Brooklyn Crepe and Juice was offering more than just juices at the Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair today.
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Well we had a rainy weekend, but that didn’t stop Park Slope from having fun. The crowds came out to Fabulous Fifth this afternoon, and kept the annual event as lively as ever.
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Here’s some of what you may have missed this week:
Loli’s Taqueria is open and serving delicious and cheap tacos.
The Anchorman sequel is filming in town tomorrow (probably because we’re so classy)
Solange paid tribute to the pink brownstone in here mini-music video.
L’albero Dei Gelati is coming soon.
The recent heavy rains hit some of us worse than others.
The Park Slope Food Coop is taking care of our Union Street trees.
We found out some Carroll Street Bridge history– like, for example, that it was built back when Brooklyn was still an independent city.
Park Slope got its first (but hopefully not last) Citi Bike docking station.
We got peek behind the scenes of the Prospect Park Lakeside project.
You have until tomorrow to rate local restaurants in the Zagat survey!
We took a sandwich tour of the Slope.
The pursuit of Prospect Park surveillance cameras continues.
223 Seventh Avenue got a makeover.
Ross Brunetti might love the subway more than all of us, and he wrote another song to prove it.
We’ve got at least one motorcycle thief on the loose.
Community Bookstore is expanding into Windsor Terrace this summer.
And finally, if you know a neighbor you’d like us to profile, let us know!
Photo via ravedivera
Photo via tonyslope
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The weekend is in full swing, and there’s still plenty to do! Here’s what you have to look forward to.
FOR THE GROWN-UPS
The Feelies
When: Saturday May 18, 9 p.m. (8 p.m. doors)
Where: The Bell House, 149 Seventh Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
What: Classic college punk band The Feelies are back to play in Brooklyn and if you’re into good music, you should go see them!
How much: $25, tickets available here.
Eat, Drink, and Give Back
When: Sunday May 19, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Banhmigos, 178 Lincoln Place between 7th & 8th Avenues
What: The Vietnamese sandwich shop is donating 50% of the day’s proceeds to the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Music Therapy program. Stop in to grab a bite and help a great cause!
How much: $4.50 – 8.50
Root Hill Burger Garden Unveiling
When: Sunday May 19, noon – 10 p.m.
Where: Root Hill Burger, 256 Fourth Avenue between President & Carroll Streets
What: To unveil their beautiful back garden (pictured above), Root Hill Burger is offering customers a complimentary beer, wine, sangria, kombucha, or soda with the purchase of any burger. Brooklyn DJ Khalil “Eddie Cleverhand” Edwards will be there at night to spin from his vinyl collection.
How much: Cost of burgers ($6.50 – 13.50)
The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair
When: Sunday May 19, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: Fifth Avenue between 12th Street and Sterling Place
What: The annual street fair brings a day of fabulous fun on Fifth Avenue, with live performances, local vendors, and special attractions (previous years have included rides, arts and crafts, antique cars, and puppetry theater arts).
How much: Free!
Little ones tagging along? Keep reading to see what’s going on in kiddie Park Slope
The crowds will be heading to Googa Mooga this weekend to sample some of New York’s best eats, but at this morning’s Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, you can learn how to make some yourself.
Guest cook Tali Biale of A Farmer’s Kitchen will be hosting a cooking demo starting at 10:30 a.m., where she will be making an asparagus, mushroom, and freekah risotto. Stop by the Market Information tent to see how she does it, and then sample the finished product!
The Park Slope Farmers’ Market will be closed tomorrow to make room for the Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair. They’ll be back on May 26 for the official opening of their summer market.
The GAP Greenmarket runs Saturdays from 8am-4pm at Grand Army Plaza. The Park Slope Farmers Market runs Sundays from 10am-4pm along 4th Street at 5th Ave.
Photo via Life Ambrosia
Oh dog, we feel you. (Photo via takomkaylee)
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We are a very small team that relies heavily on neighbor input. Simply put, we can’t do this without your help. If you think there’s someone in the neighborhood who deserves some recognition, and that we can help with that in some way, please do let us know!
It must be said that not everybody is interested in being interviewed for the site (we do sometimes get turned down), but we’ll do our best to bring your ideas to life.
Tell us your thoughts in the comments below, or if you’re not comfortable sharing your neighbor’s contact information publicly, email us at editor@parkslopestoop.com.
We look forward to hearing your ideas!
This week’s rentals are all fresh picks, newly on the market and ready for you to snatch them up. Two even have open houses this weekend!
795 Carroll Street between 7th & 8th Avenues
Price: $3,400
Details: This prewar two-bedroom features original hardwood floors, high ceilings, plenty of light, and spacious closets. The kitchen was recently renovated with lots of cabinet space (and dishwasher!), and washer and dryer are in-unit. Pets allowed upon approval. Available now.
Contact: Listed by Brown Harris Stevens, Esther Hickman at (718) 399-4145
Open House: Saturday May 18, 2 – 2:30 p.m.
434 Seventh Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
Price: $4,900
Details: This 3.5-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom apartment is an extra-spacious floor-through space. It’s got 10 foot ceilings and tons of windows, original molding details, exposed brick, and decorative mantle. The eat-in kitchen is brand new (as are the windows) and it’s complete with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and two huge pantries. Washer and dryer are in-unit, and the place is fitted with central A/C and heat.Warning, though: this is the top floor of a walk-up building. Available July 15.
Contact: Listed by Corcoran, Ala Maasarani at (646) 491-2499
347 Third Street between 4th & 5th Avenues
Price: $6,100
Details: Douglas Elliman is listing this duplex penthouse as “the most amazing apartment on the market now” and, hey, it looks pretty great! The space has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a private keyed elevator entrance into living room (pictured above), french doors (leading to a very large balcony), a spacious U-shaped kitchen, a bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, a separate laundry room with washer/dryer and two additional large closets. A “dramatic” dark wood staircase leads to the master suite, which features an en suite marble marble bathroom with a steam shower and sauna. It’s like your own personal spa! It’s also got an outdoor terrace large enough for entertaining, and with Statue of Liberty views. Available July 1.
Contact: Listed by Douglas Elliman, Joyce Kafati Batarse at (718) 780-8162
Open House: Saturday May 18, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Photo via Douglas Elliman
Community Bookstore announced yesterday that it will be taking over Babbo’s Books, the six-year-old used bookstore at 242 Prospect Park West in Windsor Terrace. The newly-titled Terrace Books is set to open this summer, and they’ve let us know what we have to look forward to:
• A considered selection of used books, a few new books, books to give as gifts (especially around the holidays), kids’ books, and more
• Quick and easy delivery of new titles from Community Bookstore by bicycle
• All the out-of-print books and vintage dust jackets you can handle
• And for Babbo’s customers, we’ll honor your credits and gift certificates.
The news is coming just days after Leonora Stein, owner of Babbo’s Books, announced she would be closing the shop. According to Karma Brooklyn, she’s taken a new position at the Lower East Side Tenement Shop as book buyer.
Community Bookstore co-owner Stephanie Valdez tells us that they’re currently in the process of making some cosmetic changes to the space, and once those have been figured out they’ll set an official opening date. We’re excited to see the outcome!
Photo via Community Bookstore
If you’re feeling a little anti-GoogaMooga this Sunday, think about heading over to Sheepshead Bay to support our neighboring community as they continue to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.
The 22nd Annual Bayfest, Brooklyn’s largest waterfront festival, is scheduled for May 19 from noon until 6pm, and Sheepshead Bites reports that the eight block event will have a little something for everyone, including those hardest hit by last year’s storm.
We admit we got a very late start preparing for BAYFEST because we were so involved with post-Sandy efforts. At the same time, we saw it as the perfect opportunity to support the community’s long-term recovery from the disaster, and the event has come together beautifully. We’re grateful and pleased about the number and variety of Sandy recovery organizations that will be on hand, and their eagerness to meet with and assist residents still suffering from the disaster.
At this writing, two dozen organizations will participate in Investors Bank BAYFEST (with more signing on), making it the largest event of its kind in Brooklyn to date. We were able to put this list together with the cooperation of the Brooklyn Long-Term Recovery Group, which brings together organizations that focus on coordinating to address the various unmet needs of Brooklyn’s Sandy survivors.
Music fan? Look for 22 performances on 2 different stages, with special appearances by Adriana Louise (The Voice, Season 3) and Good Day New York’s Michael “Big Mike” Lynche (American Idol, Season 9).
Concerned about getting there? It’s not too painful. “Take the Downtown Q train (NO B TRAIN) to Sheepshead Bay station. Exit at East 14th St. and Voorhies Ave. Walk EAST on Voorhies Ave. Turn RIGHT onto Sheepshead Bay Rd. Turn LEFT onto Emmons Ave. BayFest starts at Ocean Ave.”
For a complete list of recovery organizations, musical performances, kids activities, and more, visit the Sheepshead Bites information page, and consider stopping by to show a little Brooklyn love for our neighbors.
Photo via Bayfest 2013
It’s time for spring cleaning, and with spring cleaning comes one of the best things about living here: stoop sales!
This Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., stop by Seventh Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues to browse a collection of glassware, craft kits, cookbooks, pictures, prints, and antique furniture. According to the Craigslist posting, they’re also selling an Ibanez guitar “in excellent condition” and a “HUGE” collection of costume jewelry:
The jewelry consists of pieces from the ’50s to the present. We also have a wide selection of hand-crafted bracelets and earrings that will make beautiful gifts for graduation day, birthday or just for any occasion. We have earrings that are pierced, clip-ons and screwbacks. We have a very nice selection of silver-tone, large-holed, add to your bracelet beads and charms similar to the Pandora style bracelets.
And while you’re out enjoying the Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair on Sunday, swing by the annual 3rd Street block-long stoop sale. They’ve always got a great spread, selling everything from baby stuff to clothing to household goods, jewelry, and toys.
Photo via Craigslist
It’s going to be a big weekend for street closures, what with the Half Marathon, Fabulous Fifth, and a pre-concert Brooklyn Conservatory of Music parade. Here’s what to look out for.
Saturday, 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The following streets will be closed for the Brooklyn Half Marathon:
• Washington Avenue between Eastern Parkway and Empire Boulevard
• Empire Boulevard between Washington Avenue and Flatbush Avenue
• Flatbush Avenue between Empire Boulevard and Grand Army Plaza
• Grand Army Plaza (Entire Circle)
• Ocean Avenue between Flatbush Avenue and Parkside Avenue
• Parkside Avenue between Ocean Avenue and Park Circle
• Prospect Park Drives (East & West Lake Drives, East & West Drives, South Lake Drive)
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The following streets will be closed for the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Parade:
• Lincoln Place between Fifth and Seventh Avenues
• Seventh Avenue between Lincoln Place and Union Street
• Union Street between Seventh Avenue and Plaza Street West
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fifth Avenue between Sterling Place and 12th Street will be closed for the Fabulous Fifth Festival.
Photo via All About Fifth
K9Kastle Corp. is offering some wonderful cats up for adoption in front of Unleashed by Petco (81 7th Avenue) this Sunday, May 19, from 12 – 4:30 p.m.
The small non-profit animal rescue organization and Petco adoption partner will have lots of kittens available for adoptions, including Theresa (pictured above) and her brother Joe. What’s better than adopting one kitten? Adopting two kittens!
Photo via K9Kastle
Perfect day for a sidewalk setup by coolhaus ice cream sandwiches.
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So you couldn’t get tickets to the Great Googa Mooga and you’re not running the Brooklyn Half? That just means you have more time to check out these great events!
Holocaust Literature: Past, Present, and Future
When: Thursday May 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Community Bookstore, 143 Seventh Avenue between Carroll Street and Garfield Place
What: Writer, critic, and New Republic contributing editor Ruth Franklin (author of A Thousand Darknesses: Lies and Truth in Holocaust Fiction) and Arnon Grunberg (novelist and author of Tirza and The Jewish Messiah) discuss the history, politics, and significance of Holocaust narratives in literature.
How much: Free!
Karaoke Killed The Cat
When: Friday May 17, midnight
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union Street at Fifth Avenue
What: The infamous late-night karaoke dance party promises to win over even the strongest karaoke haters, mixing sing-alongs with “crowd surfing, choreography and feats of strength.” Tip: Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own” makes the crowd go wild.
How much: Free!
Music Partners 25th Anniversary Concert
When: Saturday May 18, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Steps outside of Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza
What: Three hundred elementary and middle school students from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Music Partners Programs will join one of the Conservatory’s senior choirs to perform works for friends, family, and community members. The Brooklyn Jazz Orchestra will also be there as a special guest.
How much: Free!
The Feelies
When: Saturday May 18, 9 p.m. (8 p.m. doors)
Where: The Bell House, 149 Seventh Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
What: Classic college punk band The Feelies are back to play in Brooklyn and if you’re into good music, you should go see them!
How much: $25, tickets available here.
Root Hill Burger Garden Unveiling
When: Sunday May 19, noon – 10 p.m.
Where: Root Hill Burger, 256 Fourth Avenue between President & Carroll Streets
What: To unveil their beautiful back garden (pictured above), Root Hill Burger is offering customers a complimentary beer, wine, sangria, kombucha, or soda with the purchase of any burger. Brooklyn DJ Khalil “Eddie Cleverhand” Edwards will be there at night to spin from his vinyl collection.
How much: Cost of burgers ($6.50 – 13.50)
The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair
When: Sunday May 19, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: Fifth Avenue between 12th Street and Sterling Place
What: The annual street fair brings a day of fabulous fun on Fifth Avenue, with live performances, local vendors, and special attractions (previous years have included rides, arts and crafts, antique cars, and puppetry theater arts).
How much: Free!
Photo via Root Hill Burger
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