Happy July 4th! #America250

 

We are extremely saddened to share the news with everyone that our beloved rescue dog Hudson, who tirelessly worked as our photo assistant, passed over the rainbow bridge at 14+ years old on Saturday June 27, 2026.

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We are extremely saddened to share the news with everyone that our beloved dog Hudson passed over the rainbow bridge at 14+ years old on Saturday June 27, 2026.

Paris Bar, Berlin

The Paris Bar is an art centre and a meeting place for artists of the local Berlin art scene and for international stars like David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Madonna. A former French Armed Forces canteen cook opened Paris Bar in 1950.

NYC celebrates Pride 2026 this weekend and we are highlighting Cubbyhole!

 

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Black Gold Records regularly stocks over a thousand 12-inch funk, disco, hip-hop, reggae, dub, and dance records as well as a diverse selection of 45s, including punk & Motown classics.  

The shop was founded in 2010 by Jeff Ogiba & Mike Polansek on Court Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. 

BLACK GOLD is one of the fabulous NYC indie record stores which we feature in our  book “Vinyl NYC: 33 1/3 of the Best Record Stores Across All Five Boroughs”.

We are excited to announce that our new book Counter Culture: New York City’s Greatest Diners and Luncheonettes is now available for pre-order.

To pre-order a signed copy directly from us please Venmo $54 to:
https://www.venmo.com/Karla-Murray