If you're looking for a way to learn something without breaking the bank, check out February's lectures at the Brainery. They tend to sell out, so click the link and register in advance!
Serial Killers - January 27, 6:30pm
Giving Up the Ghost: Dispelling Common Myths of Contemporary African Politics - February 3, 8:30pm
Orientalism in Music - February 3, 6:30pm
A Histoy of Royal Scotland - February 17, ...
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Last night we were lucky to host a talk on New York City's food history with Andrew F. Smith, author of more than 25(!) books on just about any food-related topic you can imagine. Andrew's new book, New York City: A Food Biography, just came out, and we decided to pick up an extra copy for a giveaway.
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I found this recipe for Avocado Pie while searching through What's Cooking America's Regional recipe archive and immediately wanted to make it. I loved it for its great 70's color and its simplicity: it's no bake and has only a few ingredients, most of which you can pick up pre-made at the grocery store. It also whips up in about 10 minutes with very few dishes.
The Process
How easy is it? All you...
Thanks for all your applications! We'll be reaching out for interviews in the next couple of days, but we're not able to accept any new applications.
We're looking for someone to help out with day-to-day management of the Brainery. It's a part-time gig (approximately 24 hours a week), and involves all kinds of super glamorous and not-so-glamorous things. A partial list might be:...
!!!Tonight's MSG has been CANCELED due to one million feet of snow!!!
We're super psyched to be back in January with a brand new Masters of Social Gastronomy lecture. As always, we'll be exploring the history and science behind some of your favorite foods and celebrating two years of MSG.
This month, MSG takes to the high seas to explore the culinary world of pirates, sailors, and the ports th...
Every year, I swear I'm going to take part in the annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Dip at Coney Island, and every year, I don't. But this year, I finally mustered up the will power and dove into the freezing Atlantic. I had no idea what to expect going in so wanted to write up a few tips for fellow first-timers. It's absolutely awesome, by the way, and everyone should do it at least once.
Before the Swi...
I haven't even begun to think about gifts yet, and if you're in the same boat, we thought we'd share some of our favorite ideas for New York City centric gifts. Lots of them can be given and received instantly, perfect if you're a procrastinator like me.
Tenement Museum membership: I cannot say enough amazing things about the Tenement Museum. Their tours are engaging and a lot of fun, led by a really gr...
Yesterday, we had the awesome experience of visiting the Brooklyn Army Terminal on a tour with the great folks at Turnstile Tours.
The Army Terminal is located along the Brooklyn waterfront in Sunset Park, around 1st Avenue and 58th Street. If you've never been to 1st Avenue in Brooklyn, you're definitely not alone.
Built as a distribution center for troops and supplies heading to Euro...
The folks over at Fluent City, a Williamsburg-based language school, are offering you (yes you!) a discount on all classes and gift cards through December 15th. They've got everything from 10-week intensives to short one-night slang workshops in just about any language, so you're sure to find something that tickles your fancy.
All you have to do is enter the code "BKBraineryHoliday" while checking out for a ...
On December 10, join our pals at S.A.S.S. for their December event, the History of Really Big Things. You'll get three short lectures loaded with tons of fun facts and awesome drink specials, all for free.
RSVP and get all of the details over on Facebook, and head on over to The Bedford on December 10th!
