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It has been 2 years since The Folding Chair first started...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:30:21 -0400

It has been 2 years since The Folding Chair first started hosting readings here at 61 Local. Every month they bring in amazing local writers to showcase their work, and enjoy some good brews while they’re at it!

Want to congratulate TFC on a job well done? Swing by Tuesday., April 2nd to help us celebrate their 2 year anniversary! It will be a special night of readings and beer, featuring Will Schutt, Craig Morgan Teicher, Douglas Watson, and Christine Schutt . This year we are featuring a home brew from seasoned brewer Brett Taylor that is only available for party attendees. The party kicks of around 7:00pm, but the good times will go all night!

Recently we got to celebrate some good times at our 2 Year...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:32:07 -0500

Recently we got to celebrate some good times at our 2 Year Anniversary bash! With the help of our friend at Cut Brooklyn, Brooklyn Soda Works, and BK Farmyards it was a night full of local pride! We are so thankful for everyone who came out, and all the amazing vendor and regulars who have supported us over the past couple of years. Cheers to another great year ahead!

It has been two years since we threw open our doors so that...

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:48:00 -0500

It has been two years since we threw open our doors so that friends and neighbors in the community could gather at our long tables to throw back some brew and swap ideas and resources. On February 23rd we will celebrate a few of those friends: Brooklyn Soda Works, Cut Brooklyn and BK Farmyards. Get over here for special soda shandies and a knife raffle (that’s right!) where all proceeds will benefit another bountiful farming season at BK Farmyards. There will also be a short screening that documents some collaborative projects with these great producers. Take a sneak peek at the collaboration between 61 Local and Cut Brooklyn here https://vimeo.com/59356585

Entry is free! Shenanigans include a raffle for one sharp looking knife hand crafted by Joel Bukiewicz of Cut Brooklyn, Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance at http://bit.ly/X2FpqF Special soda shandies from BK Soda Works will be on-tap and a short screening about the work and relationship between these great Brooklyn producers and 61 Local will show at 8pm. Many of our friends in the craft community will be here so be sure to stop by and say ‘Hi’. Stick around for the knife raffle at 9pm. You must be present to win so be sure to show up with plenty of time to grab a drink and mingle.

We love all the super fun events we get to have here at 61...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:32:00 -0500

We love all the super fun events we get to have here at 61 Local, like the recent visit from local cook Cathy Erway. Cathy brought her eating-in expertise to teach a class on how to make dumplings. She taught a group of folks how to make this treat in the comfort of their own kitchen. There were traditional, vegetarian, and even a cheese burger dumpling for people to try!

We’ve got some pretty sweet events going on this week, too. Swing by Tuesday night at 7pm for another amazing installment of The Folding Chair Reading Series. Can’t get enough of some local lit? Then be here on Wednesday night for the next installment of The Atlas Review reading at 7pm. With a brew in hand, you’ll be in for some good times!

Lately we’ve been having a rip roaring time here at 61 Local,...

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:23:00 -0500

Lately we’ve been having a rip roaring time here at 61 Local, and its largely due to one of our newest events: BackFat. The local variety show, put together by comedians Janet and Emily, brought together some of Brooklyn’s awesome talent for a side splitting nights full of slapstick, hilarious jokes, and even a puppet show! Be on the look out for their next show in January.

We’ve got even more local folks taking the stage on Tuesday! Join us as Lit Wrap hosts a reading dedicated to winter! Be sure to grab a brew from the bar before you cozy up to some good lit! Reading starts at 7p.

It was an awesome night of sugary treats when our friends Liz...

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:10:00 -0500

It was an awesome night of sugary treats when our friends Liz and Jen from Liddabit Sweets dropped by not too long ago. They hung out here at 61 Local to release their latest tasty delight: The Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook. There were lots of cookies, chocolate ice cream cones, and celebratory brews to round out the night!

Come get involved with another confection here at 61 Local! Renee from Kitchen Table Scraps will be setting up shop here for her Gingerbread Block Project. From Nov. 28 - Dec. 9 she’ll be constructing gingerbread brownstones and other New York inspired buildings. You can even volunteer and get your hands into the gingerbread fun! At the end of the month, the finished product will be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to benefit City Harvest.

Check out this video from the benefit run that South Brooklyn...

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:17:55 -0500

Check out this video from the benefit run that South Brooklyn Running Club did with us! All proceeds went to the Red Hook Initiative.

Red Hook is a place that holds not only some of our favorite...

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:16:00 -0500

Red Hook is a place that holds not only some of our favorite people, but also some of the amazing food folks that we get to work with every week here at 61 Local. So, it seemed fitting that the Sunday after Sandy hit we all rallied together to give back to the neighborhood. The South Brooklyn Running Club was quick on their feet and organized an awesome local fundraiser run with the help of 61 Local. The response was inspiring! Hundreds of people from all over the borough made their way to 61 to help raise money for the Red Hook Initiative, an integral organization committed to rebuilding one of our favorite neighborhoods. We were honored to be asked to host the start and finish of the race. We served up some pre and post race brew to the many thirsty runners.

Come help us continue to support Red Hook and our local community! Join us this Thursday when Manufacture New York holds their benefit for Red Hook recovery. There will be a silent auction full of one-of-a-kind, NYC made designs. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Red Hook Initiative. Be sure to swing by, and help us celebrate the resilience of Red Hook!

It was a super fun night when the Fare Trade Food Artisans...

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:16:00 -0500

It was a super fun night when the Fare Trade Food Artisans Alliance came to spend some time with us here at 61 Local. Over 20 local food vendors joined us for a mega Meet Your Maker extravaganza. The gathering was filled with tasty food samples, lively discussion panels, and plenty of brews from the bar!

Come wet your whistle at our next Meet Your Maker this Friday! Our friends from Peak Organic Brewing will be hanging out with us for the night. Get to know the whole gang and learn about how they make their delicious beer. We’ll have a couple of special treats on our menu to go with the 6 different Peak Organic brews on tap. Kegs get tapped at 6pm!

Last week we had a real special night highlighting one of our...

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:57:10 -0400

Last week we had a real special night highlighting one of our favorite community partners. The lovely ladies from BK Farmyards were with us for their Hops and Crops Benefit. Chefs from Seersucker, Parish Hall, Court Street Grocers, and SCRATCHbread served up some mouth watering dishes, while Doug from Bitter and Esters helped folks find the perfect beer pairings.

It was great to see the food community come together in support of BK. This farm is leading the charge in creating important soil standards for school yard gardens throughout the state. If you are interested in supporting their work or want to know more about their project check ‘em out at http://bkfarmyards.com/

Join us tonight for another night of community inspired fun! We’ll be having a Halloween Festival Fundraiser for Local Roots’ CSA in the Classroom program. Its going to be an awesome night of pumpkin carving, pie eating, and even a costume contest! Come dressed up in your best Halloween get-ups for a chance to win some sweet treats and prizes. Festivities start at 7pm!

Not too long ago we got a visit from some our favorite...

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:32:00 -0400

Not too long ago we got a visit from some our favorite brewmasters, Craig and Evan from Barrier Brewing. We had an awesome Meet Your Maker night here with them at 61 Local! The Barrier gang took over our taps with a bunch of their amazing brews, plus picked out some other local favorites to round out the lines. They also brought along Joe, a local cooper, who taught us all about the making of beer barrels and even restored one for us right in the middle of the bar!

We’ve got another fun Meet York Maker coming up this Friday, Oct. 19. Swing by at 5pm to hang with the folks from Greenport Harbor Brewing. You’ll be able to cozy up to a pint of their beer while talking to the guys who basically built this local brewery from the ground up!

Recently Laena from Anarchy in a Jar was with us to celebrate...

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:48:00 -0400

Recently Laena from Anarchy in a Jar was with us to celebrate the launch of her new cookbook Jam On. We all got treated to some of her tasty jam and jelly flavors. 61 Local even had a special sammie on the menu to commemorate the book release—Pear with Chipotle & Cinnamon Jam with Raclette Cheese and greens. So good!

We’ll be having another great book release Tuesday, October. 9th. The Jen and Liz from Liddabit Sweets will be at 61 Local to showcase their latest sugary creation: The Liddabit Sweets Candy Cookbook. Swing by at 5pm to meet the ladies behind Liddabit Sweets, and then try some of their yummy treats featured on our menu!

Last month one of our the 61 Local regulars and seasoned...

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:54:00 -0400

Last month one of our the 61 Local regulars and seasoned homebrewer, Brett, and 61 Local bartender, Jared, teamed up to make a very special homebrew. We took a close up look at their crafty homebrew setup and all the fun that comes along with making your own beer. The pale ale that they have collaborated on was made with local hops that were grown by another one of our the multi-talented bartenders at 61, Jeff. Check out those whole flower hops!

Summer is winding down and so is our monthly bike tour out to...

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:01:44 -0400

Summer is winding down and so is our monthly bike tour out to Red Hook. We want to give a big ‘thank you’ to our friends at Red Hook Winery and Cacao Prieto for opening their doors to us and sharing all the incredible things they do. But don’t worry, 61 Local still has plenty going on! Check out our monthly calendar for the scoop on events coming up this fall season!

Recently our staff was able to pay a visit to our friends at...

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:54:00 -0400

Recently our staff was able to pay a visit to our friends at Oslo Coffee Roasters. John and JD were on hand to answer all of our coffee questions. We got to check out the beans in several stages of the roasting process, all while taking in the sweet smell of fresh coffee. Some of the beans we saw being roasted have now made their way over to 61 Local. Our baristas serve them up everyday of the week until 5pm so make sure you swing by for a cup!

Veggie Burger Fundraiser for Lower East Side Girls Club

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:23:00 -0400

Laura reads up on some of Lukas’s mouth watering recipes. We can’t wait to try out these burgers at the fundraiser!

We are switching up our menu this Thursday, and its for a good cause! Join us for a Fall Veggie Burger Fundraiser. Our very own Lukas Volger knows a thing or two about grilling up a meatless patty and will be serving up some of his favorites. We’re talking Thai Carrot Burgers, Tofu Burgers with Chard, and yes, even a Kimchi Burger with Black Soybeans. All proceeds of the burger sales will go to the Lower East Side Girls Club. Its a perfect reason to grab a pint with friends and enjoy something special here at 61 Local!

When Lukas isn’t behind the bar at 61 Local, he’s serving up some of his yummy veggie burgers at local markets.

Check out some of the awesome cookbooks that Lukas has written!

Thanks to Local Roots CSA, people can enjoy picking up some...

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:08:04 -0400

Thanks to Local Roots CSA, people can enjoy picking up some amazing goods when they grab a beer here at 61 Local. Every Tuesday boxes of produce are brought into to the bar for shareholders to take home with them. The CSA consists of everything from seasonal veggies, to organic eggs, to artisanal sweets and granola. Swing by 61 Local tonight to grab a cold one, scope out the bounty, and sign up for a fall share!

Recently our good friends Craig Frymark and Evan Klein at...

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:58:00 -0400

Recently our good friends Craig Frymark and Evan Klein at Barrier Brewing installed a brand new brewhouse and cellar. Their shiny new 5 vessel, 5 barrel brewhouse is the only one like it in the world! This unique system allows the guys to produce their 20+ varieties of beer in small batches with the highest quality and freshness. The new brewery also has a pretty sweet billiard-themed tasting room and bar setup!

If you can’t make it out to the brewery, then stop by 61 Local this Saturday at 5pm where Craig and Evan will be lining up their flavorful ales alongside some of their favorites from other regional breweries. Our 14 tap lines will be flowing with best of the best from the North East.

And to initiate Barrier’s new barrel aging room, we’re also going to have a cooper (that’s barrel maker to you) in-house who’ll be doing a live barrel restoration demo! Kegs will be tapped at 5pm, with the barrel demo starting at 6pm.

At 61 Local we love making new friends and learning new things....

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:40:48 -0400

At 61 Local we love making new friends and learning new things. Our partnership with Skillshare makes both of those things easier than ever. The next you’re in grab a drink and learn a little something too. Recently Stacey from BK Farmyards hosted a Skillshare class on urban farming. Eager students sipped on some local brews while learning how to start their own farming plot here in the city.

Want to learn more about Skillshare and all the fun stuff they bring to 61 Local? Swing by Wednesday morning at 8:30 am for Skillshare’s Coffee Hour. You’ll be able to meet the team and learn about all the ways you can get involved with their classes!

John, Eddie and Michelle from Oslo Coffee Roasters dropped by...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:52:00 -0400

John, Eddie and Michelle from Oslo Coffee Roasters dropped by the bar the other day to give us the extra special java treatment. Our staff got to take part in a coffee cupping where we sniffed and slurped our way through some of Oslo’s coffee varietials. We also learned a bunch about their roasting process, like how the weather can affect processing the beans and how Oslo staffers know when the coffee is done roasting just by how it smells.

Want to try Oslo for yourself? Drop by 61 Local between 7am and 5pm to enjoy our coffee service and taste the energizing goodness that is Oslo Coffee.