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Brooklyn Food Conference Gather together with your fellow Brooklynites to discuss the present state—and future—of the food systems of the borough, the city, and beyond. Chefs, activists, food workers, council members and authors ...

 
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Photo © Valery Rizzo Food Book Fair Finally, literary foodies have a place to tap into the wealth of great food writing at the first-ever Food Book Fair. Dozens of authors, journalists, and chefs will share ...

 
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Whiskey & Cheese Stinky Bklyn hosts this unconventional tasting tonight, in the back room of the Brooklyn Wine Exchange. You’ll get to sample picks from Stinky Bklyn’s extensive cheese selection, expertly ...

 
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Growing Edible Mushrooms at Home Head to urban farming pop-up Hayseed’s Big City Farm Supply—a collaborative project from the folks behind Brooklyn Grange and Brooklyn Homesteader—for a DIY workshop on cultivating ...

 
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Photo by Valery Rizzo Brooklyn Beer Summit: Spring Session The boroughwide beer celebration that launched last November is back with a warm-weather sequel. The week kicks off with an oyster shuck and cask festival at ...

 
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Photo by Valery Rizzo Dekalb Market Spring Weekender Last summer’s newest urban bazaar is finally back, and they’re ringing in the season with a weekend blowout. Shop from 40 vendors peddling antiques, crafts, ...

 
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by Carolyn Stanley Yeast Class Lecture & Tasting Bitter & Esters hosts this informative workshop, where you’ll discover the important role of yeast in beer. After learning about the history of yeast in ...

 
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Grillin’ on the Bay & the Brooklyn Chili Smackdown Don’t wait for Memorial Day, barbecue season starts now at this annual grillfest. Dozens of competitors from amateurs to to seasoned chefs will ...

 
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Buzzard Day Pancake Breakfast Brooklyn Brainery keeps the good times coming, this time with a flapjack feed to celebrate a quirky regional holiday. In addition to all-you-can-eat pancakes, there’ll be coffee, orange juice, crafts, ...

 
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Photo © Valery Rizzo. Think Global, Grow Local This weekend, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden welcomes its annual Making Brooklyn Bloom event, and this year’s theme focuses on sustainability and urban farming. The daylong conference ...

 
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Photo © Clay Williams. Homebrewer Spotlight at 61 Local Local-brew champion 61 Local opens its taps to some of the ‘hood’s best homebrewers, as part of Yelp Drinks Week (which features even more ...

 
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Photo © Valery Rizzo Trade Up! Kitchen Swap Upgrade your pantry at this bartering bazaar, hosted by Brooklyn Based. Any unused item in good condition is fair game: appliances, utensils, spices, cookbooks, even homemade goodies. Admission ...

 
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Photo © Valery Rizzo. Smorgasbrewery Winter’s not over yet, so there’s plenty of time to catch the Smorg at the Brooklyn Brewery before it heads back outside. This week’s vendors ...

 
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Kelso Beer Night Park Slope’s Fornino spotlights brews from Kelso in this five-course pairing dinner. The hearty menu includes polenta fries and crispy green beans paired with IPA, and hanger steak with broccoli ...

 
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Beer Table Four-Year Feast Help Beer Table celebrate its fourth anniversary with a four-course dinner. The menu includes oysters, a pig head spread, lamb belly, winter squash and chocolate ganache truffles. Read more here and ...