Not only has cheap pizza historically been the broke person’s best friend, but it’s also an economic indicator, aka The Pizza Principle. In that vein, the City Reliquary is celebrating a new exhibition at 7 pm tomorrow: one man’s quest to eat a slice from every pizzeria in New York City. It includes hundreds of pictures of each slice, the joints themselves, and (perk those Brokelyn ears up…now) free slices from local outlets. Colin, the man behind the culinary mission, will read excerpts from his zine, Slice Harvester, so there will be something to distract Super Mario while you snag extra. If you attend, please check back with us on the following pressing issues: 1. Is there a difference between Famous Original and Original Famous in the “Ray’s” division? 2. Did he actually go to Sbarro (gross)? 3. Is his real name Michelangelo (look for the orange face mask)?
This weekend: Derbytaunt ball, pie bike ride, Minn. state fair
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7pm: new skaters get assigned to their teams at the gotham girls roller derby annual blow-out: the derbytaunt ball. free brooklyn brewery beer from 7-8pm. littlefield, $10. Read the rest of this entry »
The slice is life at new exhibit (with free pizza!)
Not only has cheap pizza historically been the broke person’s best friend, but it’s also an economic indicator, aka The Pizza Principle. In that vein, the City Reliquary is celebrating a new exhibition at 7 pm tomorrow: one man’s quest to eat a slice from every pizzeria in New York City. It includes hundreds of pictures of each slice, the joints themselves, and (perk those Brokelyn ears up…now) free slices from local outlets. Colin, the man behind the culinary mission, will read excerpts from his zine, Slice Harvester, so there will be something to distract Super Mario while you snag extra. If you attend, please check back with us on the following pressing issues: 1. Is there a difference between Famous Original and Original Famous in the “Ray’s” division? 2. Did he actually go to Sbarro (gross)? 3. Is his real name Michelangelo (look for the orange face mask)?
8 fun and offbeat museums in BK
The City Reliquary. Photo by Eric Bartholomew.
There are many reasons to visit The City Reliquary: 1) It’s a tiny Williamsburg museum crammed full of forgotten and unseen treasures from NYC’s past, and 2) The 370 Metropolitan Ave. attraction could soon become a relic itself. The museum’s president, Dave Herman, has announced that the Reliquary needs $10,000 by the end of March to keep the doors open. What we’d lose if the money isn’t raised? Two cozy, cluttered, jewel-box-like rooms, filled with everything from early burlesque memorabilia to New Yorkers’ private unicorn figurine collections to geological samples from the bosom of Mother BK herself.
Admission’s free, but there is a donation box, which we’re sure the place would like to see full right now. You also can help out through the Reliquary’s Kickstarter page, at a couple of Knitting Factory benefits and by buying the museum’s $30 membership card, which also will get you discounts at other Williamsburg establishments.
While we’re on the topic of great, off-the-beaten-path gems, the Reliquary is just one of many Brooklyn cultural must-sees on a slightly smaller scale than giants like the Brooklyn Museum, Botanic Garden and BAM. Here’s what else is around the borough. Read the rest of this entry »
