The Basics:
They have big screen tv's, communal picnic tables, pingpong tables, and free popcorn. It's a great spot for a group or if you're looking to mingle with fellow-beer lovers.

You can visit Treadwell Park via the NQR Trains.

Gowanus: The Past and Future of Brooklyn's Curious Canal/ November 30, 2016, at 7pm
Learn all about how Brooklyn' Gowanus Canal became known as Lavendar Lake and hear about a time when the now notorious canal was home to beds of local, delicious oysters. While those days are gone, author and tour guide Joseph Alexiou discusses the waterway's history and what the future holds for the canal and the adjacent neighborhood. A glass of wine is include with the $15 ticket.

The Obsession:
A rotating selection of local beers, ciders, kombuchas, and sodas paired with a variety of cured meats, hams, and jerky. 
 
The Basics:
​After the success of Stinky Brooklyn, Patrick Watson and Michelle Pravda decided to branch out and focus a little more intensely on craft beers and artisanal hams. Here, they have 20 rotating draft lines for growler fills and a Spanish-style ham bar where the meat is sliced right off the bone.

What's the Deal?
​​The ever-growing artsy neighborhood of Bushwick has lots of options when it comes to restaurants and bars, but it was yearning for a take-away provisions store. While the focus is on hops and hocks, you can also come here for pickles, mayonnaise, and prepared sandwiches. And when you're hear shopping for all your holiday food needs, don't forget to ask about the Beer of the Month Club.

You can visit Hops & Hocks in Bushwick, Brooklyn  via the L train.

2 Morgan Avenue
Bushwick, Brooklyn
718.456.4677

Truffle Week / November 14-20, 2016
Head to Eataly in the Flatiron District of NYC to celebrate Truffle Week! They will be offering daily truffle tastings and exclusive deals like 20% off all Urbani products (except for fresh truffles). You’ll also be able to enjoy white truffles at their restaurants for the lowest prices of the season!

Cook's Science / November 15, 2016, at 7pm
The cooks, journalists, and scientists at America's Test Kitchen Magazine believe there are some key techniques to ensure that a flawless outcome when creating a dish. Chief Creative Officer, Jack Bishop, and executive editors, Molly Birnbaum and Dan Souza, will discuss related ingredients and helpful techniques. This talk is perfect for foodies, but also helpful to anyone looking to sharpen their cooking skills.

The Masters of Social Gastronomy Present Chinese Takeout / November 17, 2016 at 6:30pm
Chinatown is one of the few neighborhoods in New York where you can get a delicious and filling meal for an extremely low price. Join Sarah Lohman and Jonathan Soma as they discuss the history of Chinese take out and get a glimpse behind our modern American Chinese food experience.

In Conversation: Edward Hirsch and Alec Wilkinson / November 20, 2016, 3pm to 4:30pm
At the Museum of Eldridge you will hear about Edward Hirsch's son's tragic death and how his friend, writer Alec Wilkinson, encouraged him to write as part of the grieving process. Hirsch and Wilkinson will be there to discuss the resulting poem, "Gabriel."