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Prepare to embark on a unique culinary journey at OxKale, the highly anticipated Caribbean fast-food restaurant.

This new modern Caribbean concept has officially opened in Brooklyn and is here to take your tastebuds on a trip it’s never experienced before.

Founded and owned by the dynamic culinary couple Kevol and Ria Graham, OxKale brings an irresistible Caribbean flare to Brooklyn. We previously told you about The Graham’s pandemic prize, Kokomo, whose menu is a continuous creative spin on Caribbean foods, and now the duo is back with another feat.

Located in Williamsburg, OxKale’s vibrant ambiance welcomes guests to experience the rich and diverse culinary traditions of the Caribbean islands, creatively reimagined.

The journey to OxKale was intentional. Co-owners, Kev and Ria Graham traveled to Trinidad and Tobago to indulge in inspiration and culinary expertise straight from the source. The outcome is Williamsburg’s own little piece of the Caribbean, in the form of OxKale. Their travels are evident in the menu, which highlights ingredients and spices from the islands.

The menu is simple and authentic, but the concept is reminiscent of your favorite chain “build your own” spot.

OxKale offers select salads, warm bowls, and gyrotis (gyro+roti). Its build-your-own (B.Y.O.) option allows for customization and endless unique combinations. They offer something for all lifestyles, including quality greens, grains, proteins, and signature sauces.

Standouts include the Fisherman’s Bowl (packed with salmon, brown rice, pineapple salsa, lime, steamed veggies and spicy pepper sauce), the Oxtail Bowl (slow braised oxtail, soba noodles, pickled red onion, sautéed red & green cabbage complete with oxtail gravy), and the Curry Chicken Gyroti (curry chicken, kale, curry hummus, creamy garlic sauce, tamarind curry sauce).

OXKALE’S versatile meals are perfect for a quick lunch break, a post-workout meal, a picnic at one of the nearby parks, or a hassle-free meal to take home to your family.

If you’re looking for on-the-go meal options in the Williamsburg, Brooklyn area, make OXKALE your next stop.

Where: 52 North 11th Street

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There’s perhaps never been a better time to grocery shop in New York City than 2023. 

Some of America’s—and Europe’s and Asia’s—favorite stores are opening across the five boroughs, with the goal of expanding grocery options, many of which are low-priced and aim to be affordable.

Lidl, a popular Germany-based supermarket chain with locations across Europe and North America, is making its imprint on the city, with a massive new store slated for Chelsea and a 2024 opening scheduled in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Now, another borough can get in on the Lidl hype: The Bronx.

As first reported by neighborhood news site Welcome2TheBronx, Lidl will be opening at Bronx Terminal Market. An opening date has yet to be announced, but Lidl branding has taken over the site of a former Michaels Arts and Crafts store (at 700 Exterior St. #301A), with the message “coming soon.”

Bronx Terminal Market is about a 10-minute walk from Yankee Stadium, which, in addition to making Lidl a neighborhood resource, may make the spot a nice stop for gametime snacks. 

Currently, Lidl operates New York City supermarkets in Harlem (2187 Frederick Douglass Blvd) and in Astoria (19-30 37th St.). The brand has a loyal following for offering brand-name products at a discount, plus its own private-label products in all departments. A typical Lidl store is similar to other American supermarkets, selling produce, pantry items, refrigerated and frozen foods, home essentials and more.  

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