Brokelyn

A "toastie" at Milk Bar. Photo by Charla Harlow.

The best part of living in Brooklyn is by far the weekend brunch, a day’s delicious sustenance in one sitting. To help Brokelyn readers through the midweek slog, I’ve compiled a list of ten favorite spots that offer sumptuous fare at reasonable prices, with complimentary extras ranging from baskets of fresh baked goods to bottomless mimosas. Did I miss your favorite Brooklyn brunch spot? Do tell! Read the rest of this entry »

The mint Cape Codder at Anima. Photos by Eric Reichbaum.

Clinton Hill certainly has its share of alluring little traps that can easily sabotage the neighborhood cheapskate. For example, Elly’s Market (So cute! So much variety! Oh my god I just spent $60!) or Barking Brown boutique, where the funky patterns might hypnotize you into dropping a week’s pay on a tank top. But even in Clinton Hill, deals abound if you know where to go. From Park Ave down to Atlantic, Vanderbilt Ave on east to Classon, Clinton Hill is a prime territory for stoop sales. But the deals don’t stop at your neighbor’s trunk of disco-era suede jackets, as I found out on a recent weekend exploration: Read the rest of this entry »