Park Slope Stoop

Photo Of The Day: Smoothies & Relationship Advice

Arianna — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:25:28 +0000

Brooklyn Crepe and Juice was offering more than just juices at the Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair today.

Captured a Park Slope moment on camera? Send it to editor@parkslopestoop.com, add it to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr group, or tag it #parkslope on Instagram, and we’ll post it on the blog. To keep [...]

This Week On The Stoop

Arianna — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:25:05 +0000

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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Photo Of The Day: Brooklyn Half

Arianna — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:38:57 +0000

Photo via tonyslope

7 Things To Do In Park Slope This Weekend

Arianna — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:55:36 +0000

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 [...]

The Greenmarket Report: How To Make Asparagus And Mushroom Risotto

Arianna — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:24:46 +0000

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 [...]

Photo Of The Day: Dog Days

Arianna — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:39:27 +0000

Oh dog, we feel you. (Photo via takomkaylee)

Know A Neighbor We Should Interview? Let Us Know!

Arianna — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:42:29 +0000

Who do you want to see a profile on?

It can really be anyone. Think your next door neighbor has an interesting story to share? Love your dog walker, barber, supermarket check out clerk? Let us know who it is, why you think your neighbors should know about this person, and specifically how [...]

Park Slope Rental Roundup: New To Market

Arianna — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:16 +0000

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 [...]

Community Bookstore Opening Sister Shop In Windsor Terrace This Summer

Arianna — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:23:39 +0000

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 [...]

Head Out To Bayfest For Some Waterfront Fun

Christine — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:21:56 +0000

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 [...]

Let The Stoop Sales Begin

Arianna — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:59 +0000

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 [...]

This Weekend’s Road Closures

Arianna — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:02:05 +0000

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 [...]

Theresa The Kitten And Other Cats Available At Unleashed Adoption Event This Sunday

Arianna — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:13:29 +0000

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 [...]

Photo Of The Day: Pop-Up Ice Cream Sandwich Shop

Arianna — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:22:16 +0000

Perfect day for a sidewalk setup by coolhaus ice cream sandwiches.

Park Slope Planner: The Best Events May 16 – 19

Arianna — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:57:03 +0000

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 [...]