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Neighborhood guides, wellness tips, and Caribbean kitchen stories — written from our counter on Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

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Recap: 7th Street Burger Took Over Our Counter and Sold Out Before Close

Our biggest collab yet. A line down Fulton Street, smashburgers served next to cold-pressed juice, and a room that stayed full until the last patty went out. Here's how the night came together, what we learned about hosting a pop-up in a café this size, and who's taking the counter next.

July 27, 2026 · 4 min read

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Neighborhood Guide

The Best Smoothies in Bed-Stuy: A Local's Guide to Brooklyn's Juice Scene

What separates a real smoothie from a sugar bomb, how to read a juice menu, and what to order on Fulton Street.

July 28, 2026 · 6 min read

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Events

The Jung Park Pop-Up Is Coming to Fulton Street — Here's What to Know

Our next one-night takeover at the café. What's being served, how the walk-in line works, and how to make sure you don't miss the announcement.

August 1, 2026 · 3 min read

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Events

Chess Night in Bed-Stuy: Every Table Was Full and Games Ran Past Close

Boards on every surface, a queue for the window seat, and beginners getting taught by regulars. Why our weekly chess club became the busiest night of the week.

July 21, 2026 · 5 min read

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Caribbean Kitchen

What Makes a Great Haitian Patty? Inside Brooklyn's Most Underrated Pastry

Flaky crust, seasoned filling, and generations of technique. We break down the anatomy of the patty and why Brooklyn became its second home.

July 14, 2026 · 8 min read

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