Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town — June 8, 2026

Talk of the Town — June 8, 2026

There was a basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Several of them, in fact. The Knicks are in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, and the borough has feelings about it.

The series has been an argument against leaving early. The Knicks keep falling behind by double digits and then declining to stay there. The city has responded with the composure of a fire drill.

And Now for Soccer

As one tournament crescendos, another arrives. The World Cup is just days away, which means fan zones and watch parties are materializing across the boroughs and New Jersey.

For those wishing to remain in Bushwick, a few blocks from here, El Santo on Flushing Avenue is setting up for the occasion.

  • The Knicks are in the NBA Finals against the Spurs.
  • The World Cup begins this week.
  • A viewing party will be held at El Santo on Flushing Avenue.

Here on Johnson

Our own doors are nearly ready. Here at 573 Johnson Avenue, the final details are being addressed ahead of our opening.

Jaywalker is the new cocktail bar by New York Distilling Company. The wait is nearly over. We open this week, on June 11. We look forward to pouring you a drink.