Welcome to the Gowanus Review!

gowanus: a song, a noun, a wan sun, a snug gown

(alt title or tagline — a polygram of "gowanus")

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Gowanus is a nexus, a mixing pot, a melange: art spaces, shops, warehouses, restaurants, residential…like all Brooklyn, but more so!

The Gowanus Review is a hyperlocal pop-up review blog, focused on Gowanus, with special focus on its southernmost third.

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I'm a longtime Brooklyn resident, new to the neighborhood. Join me to learn about Gowanus gems in a limited summer series.

Posts will consist mainly of tiny capsule reviews of my favorite places in the neighborhood, perhaps organized around themes.

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What I think of as South Gowanus extends loosely from 2nd to 4th Avenues, and from Hamilton Ave to 9th St. But our remit is bounded only by our imagination, and by the canal.

Though it's a small area, there are many places I've yet to explore. Please reach out if you'd like to go for a walk and explore with me!

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—Brendan