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Cool World’s chef is back for a limited time pop-up in Greenpoint
Missing Cool World already?
The recently and abruptly shuttered Greenpoint restaurant will be back—for a limited time—thanks to a pop-up at local restaurant incubator Fulgurances Laundromat.
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Chef Quang Thái Nguyễn, who led the kitchen at Cool World, will be taking over the former laundromat for special wine bar nights with an a la carte menu. Fulgurances typically offers a dinner tasting menu, so this will be a more casual opportunity to delve into Nguyễn’s food, which will be different from the Cool World menu.
“I couldn’t be more happy to jump at the opportunity of cooking at Fulgurances,” Nguyễn told Time Out. “The food will be summer snacks that I think would be enjoyable to have during these hot summer months. They have a great wine program at Fulgurances, and I’m really happy to cook some fun dishes a la carte with their team.”
To pair with a wide range of natural wine selections, small shareable plates will include mezcal pickled corn ribs, grilled pork lettuce wraps, and mango strawberry popsicles, and more summertime favorites.
Seatings begin at noon and run through 9pm, reservable via Resy, with walk-in space available. Indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating is offered. The pop-up will run for three Sundays, August 6, August 27 and then September 10.
When Nguyễn’s pop up isn’t in session, another local yet long-gone restaurant will be have its chef in the Fulgurances Laundromat kitchen. In residency through October, chef Galen Kennemer, formerly of Bushwick’s Blanca, is cooking dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays. Six courses are $89, with an optional $65 wine tasting. A 20% fee is also added to every bill. Kennemer’s dishes are seasonal and change frequently. Recent menu items included charred octopus and jimmy nardello peppers, goat butter ice cream topped with tart cherry granita and maple crumble, fresh cheese with peas and more.
Take a paws to celebrate National Dog Month in Long Island City
The dog days of summer are upon us, and one Queens neighborhood is devoting August to furry friends.
In honor of National Dog Month in August, Long Island City is becoming a doggie destination with a “Dog Island Summer” initiative to highlight all the ways the area is dog (and human) friendly. In fact, LIC is one of New York’s neighborhoods with the highest number of dogs per capita.
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Upcoming dog promos include a free customized frisbee for your dog with meal or burger purchase at Frank Ottomanelli’s on the Water during the first two weeks of August. During the last two weeks of the month, get a treat for your dog (milk bone or ice cream) with a human meal purchase. Dogtopia of Long Island City is offering a free day of dog daycare after successful evaluation; Matted LIC Gallery is offering visiting dogs bandanas plus 10% off custom framing; and Throw Me A Bone Inc. is offering 50% off your first dog daycare package.
On Wednesday, August 30, show off your pup at “Haute Dog,” The Baroness Dog Beauty Pageant and furry fashion show, with free entry. The first 25 pups to enter get a free gourmet doggie hot dog.
An interactive dog-themed public art installation designed by local Queens artists, “Dog Island Summer” is now on view in Rafferty Triangle through November 1. Designed and fabricated by LeMonde Studio, artistic elements include a large fire hydrant, a dog biscuit-shaped park bench, a large collar featuring popular local dog names, and two music boxes covered in original designs by local artists Ashley Betito and Kerri Boccard. The music boxes play original songs from Queens musicians including the Broadway Junior team from Queens Community School 111 and Argentinian jazz musician, Yanko Valdes.
For a day on the town with some off-leash time, Long Island City is also home to several public dog runs: The Dog Park Of Gantry Plaza State Park, Hunter’s Point South Dog Run, LIC Dog Park, and Murray Playground Dog Run.
Pay tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat in a new event at his burial location in Brooklyn
The bold-colored, expressive characters of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s artwork are instantly recognizable — and a staple of the 1980s art scene. Soon, fans of the late artist will be able to gather in an event that honors Basquiat in his home borough.
On Thursday, September 7, The Green-Wood Cemetery (the site of Basquiat’s burial) is hosting a tribute to the Brooklyn-based artist. From Canvas to Stage: A Tribute to Basquiat will honor the influential artist’s legacy with a night full of art, poetry and music.
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Prominent musicians and poets will perform between Green-Wood’s iconic gothic arch and historic chapel in front of a backdrop displaying work by contemporary artists inspired by and in honor of Basquiat.
Already, Basquiat’s grave at Green-Wood is a gathering place for many. New Yorkers and visitors alike often stop by, leaving behind tokens like artwork, letters and art supplies.
“The grave of Jean Michel-Basquiat is the most visited site in our historic cemetery, and it’s no wonder. His art, which addressed themes of racism, inequality, consumerism, and more, speaks to all generations,” Richard J. Moylan, president of The Green-Wood Cemetery, said in a press release.
Basquiat achieved great success during his lifetime (1960–1988). The works of the famed artist speak to the essence of life in the 1980s, combining signature phrases and monikers (SAMO) with graffiti-style art — which is how Basquiat got his start. Basquiat quickly went on to show his work in packed galleries across the world and sell his pieces for thousands.
The artist’s untimely death at the age of 27 has left many wondering what more he could have accomplished, had his life not been cut short. But in 2023, Basquiat’s legacy is alive and well. It continues to thrive in the works of current contemporary artists and in the hearts of many more.
The tribute event, produced by WordSmith and creative Danny Simmons, will be hosted by multidisciplinary artist Ainsley Burrows and will feature the following creatives:
Music
- Lezlie Harrison
- Shrine for the Black Madonna
- Firey Strings Company with Nioka Workman
Poetry
- Toni Blackman
- Ainsley Burrows
- Kraal “Kayo” Charles
- Derick D. Cross
- Vanessa Hidary
- Abiodun Oyewole (The Last Poets)
- Danny Simmons
Visual Art
- Patrick Dougher
- Raphael Tiberino
- Ainsley Burrows
- Anthony Carlos Molden
- Danny Simmons
Performances will run from 7pm to 10pm. Standard tickets are $45 and $40 for members, available for purchase here.