Open Thread Wednesday 9/1/10

By on September 1, 2010 12:03 am in Brooklyn Heights

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It’s September already!  Comment away!!

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36 Responses to Open Thread Wednesday 9/1/10

  1. north heights res September 1, 2010 at 6:07 am #

    Any further opinions/experiences with new hair place on Montague, upstairs? Desperately need an affordable local place to get a hair cut.

  2. Jane September 1, 2010 at 7:12 am #

    2 questions: Where can I bring my single, Manhattanite girlfriends out for a good time in the heights/cobble hill (with a chance of meeting men) and does anyone know when Barney’s is opening?

  3. Arch Stanton September 1, 2010 at 7:36 am #

    Jane, bring them over to my place…

  4. SML September 1, 2010 at 9:12 am #

    I heard Barneys Co-Op is opening in October – so until then you’ll have to shop in Manhattan with your girlfriends in preparation for your girls’ night out in Brooklyn ;-)

  5. Dave September 1, 2010 at 9:20 am #

    North Heights – My wife got hers cut and colored there and she came home pretty upset. They made her hair way too dark and did not cut it in the style or length she asked for.

  6. Mark September 1, 2010 at 9:22 am #

    Does anyone else think the emergency vehicles are a little excessive when, after midnight, they use both the siren and lay on the horn? I understand they are rushing to help but it just seems like they are trying to wake up the neighborhood.

    Even if they were speeding to help me, i am sure i’d be happy with just the siren. I say only use the horn for a tap at intersections or if someone doesn’t see or hear them, which in itself is absurd with the volume of the siren.

  7. jane September 1, 2010 at 9:33 am #

    north heights – i like diva salon on henry.

  8. Nancy September 1, 2010 at 10:25 am #

    I go to the Heights Salon and go to Mario-always a good cut and color. I get many compliments from co-workers and family.

  9. cobble hill gal September 1, 2010 at 10:37 am #

    north heights- i go to salon van sickle on middagh. i’ve always been happy with my haircut afterwards and the prices are reasonable

  10. lori September 1, 2010 at 10:54 am #

    North Heights – Hair Profiles, now on Remsen Street – Emily! However, a previous review of the new place on Montague was positive. Very personal.

  11. lois September 1, 2010 at 10:55 am #

    More tree branches down in the Heights, and many more ready to come down. Check out the tree in front of the Monroe Place side of the Unitarian Church and many others on Pierrepont Street. Calls to 311 don’t work until the tree branches are already down – and that’s too late.

  12. almost new dad September 1, 2010 at 10:59 am #

    We are expecting our first child and would love to hear some recommendations and thoughts on pediatricians in the neighborhood. Ones with evening/weekend hours would be great! Thanks!

  13. Matthew Parker September 1, 2010 at 12:10 pm #

    I’ll second Van Sickel. Jessica is my girl.

  14. AL September 1, 2010 at 12:27 pm #

    Very unhappy with Van Sickel – both Mark and Jessica.

  15. north heights res September 1, 2010 at 1:01 pm #

    Well, thanks, everyone–not much consensus here! But thanks for weighing in.

  16. justaneighbor September 1, 2010 at 1:07 pm #

    Jane,

    Not sure of your age demographic, but 20′s/30′s:

    - Henry Public
    - Clover Club
    - Brooklyn Social
    - Char No. 4
    - Camp
    - Bar Tabac

  17. Sally September 1, 2010 at 2:34 pm #

    The salons in the Height’s are now great. if you want an excellent hair cut go to Salon 7 in the East Village and ask for Mark he is the man !

  18. Homer Fink September 1, 2010 at 2:55 pm #

    Just ordered from Dallas Jones on Atlantic. Is that place a total sh*tshow or is it just me?

  19. AEB September 1, 2010 at 2:57 pm #

    No, it’s just them, 24-7.

  20. T.K. Small September 1, 2010 at 4:36 pm #

    Homer, I recall that you ordering from their and reporting on the experience when they first opened. I believe that your excuse was that your wife was away for the weekend.

  21. WillowtownCop September 1, 2010 at 4:55 pm #

    I noticed the New Brooklyn Cookbook doesn’t have anything from Brooklyn Heights. The walnut and blue cheese chicken at Henry’s End is better than anything I’ve had at any of the places mentioned in the book. Snub? Not “new” enough? Or a good thing to keep all the Bs and Ts from Manhattan from taking up all the tables?
    http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2010/08/new_brooklyn_cuisine_gets_a_co.html

  22. eg September 1, 2010 at 5:23 pm #

    Has anybody been paying attention to Doug Biviano’s negative political advertising, accusing Joan Millman of getting two checks? This is the same sleazy attack that Rick Lazio pulled on Hillary. Ms Millman worked for 27 years as a teacher and is collecting a pension that is her due. And yes, she is paid also as a New York Assemblywoman – All, above board and perfectly legal. I wasn’t sure who to vote for in the primary, but now I know who I won’t vote for.

  23. AEB September 1, 2010 at 5:28 pm #

    Clearly–at least, it seems to me–the exclusion of a BH recipe in the cookbook has to do with not-new or not-sufficiently-interesting enough.

    Sadly, the rep of BH restaurants, no matter how good, never seems to make it out of the nabe. This s because we lack a truly great place with innovative (or perfectly rendered tried-and-true) dishes.There are a few restaurant “almosts” but many more “so-whats”…..

  24. nabeguy September 1, 2010 at 5:35 pm #

    I noticed that the FOR RENT sign is down on the old Busy Chef location. Anybosy heard anything?

  25. my2cents September 1, 2010 at 7:04 pm #

    At the risk of stirring up an old controversy I saw something yesterday which was amazing: I recall during the old bike lane dispute people claimed that the cars parked in the bike lanes would hinder fire trucks getting through. Well yesterday I was in a zipcar behind our local fire company’s hook and ladder. There were workmen’s pickups illegally and double-parked on both sides of the street and this massive truck wormed its way through them like frogger. It was a sight to behold. Just had to share.

  26. nabeguy September 1, 2010 at 8:00 pm #

    Where did this occur My2? In front of the church? From what I’ve observed personally and on this blog, most work crews have total disregard for parking rules. “Bike lane? Oh, is that what that is? Fire zone? I didn’t see any fire, so I thought I was okay. No standing anytime? I wasn’t standing, I was sitting, so what’s the problem?Official parking only? Hey, my cousin works for the DOT and said I could park here”

  27. ClarkStChica September 1, 2010 at 9:00 pm #

    I recently went to Van Sickle for the first time and had a very good experience. When I called they asked about what type of hair I have and what type of cut I wanted to get (very straight and pixie short, fyi). They gave me Mark who assessed my hair and the style before the cut and towards the end to make sure I was happy. I appreciated that they didn’t try to push highlights or make me feel guilty about being a wash-and-go girl. I think the price for a wash, cut and dry ranges from about $40 – $60, depending on time/style/effort, etc.

    If you can dedicate 2 hours and want something reasonably straight-froward, I’ve done Aveda’s training salon on Spring St. for $20.

  28. Monty September 1, 2010 at 9:14 pm #

    @dad, We use Dr Pytlak on Monroe Pl and she is great. Not sure if she is taking new patients, but she shares a practice with two other doctors and they are open on saturday. She also saw my daughter on a sunday night at her house in cobble hill when she had a high fever.

  29. XYZ September 1, 2010 at 10:34 pm #

    @ eg: Looking at he extreme positive remarks about Millman today it just makes me want to vote for Biviano to get rid of her.

  30. bornhere September 1, 2010 at 11:41 pm #

    I second Edna Pytlak. I met her when our kids were in playgroup together, and she was just starting out. She wasn’t my “first-line” pediatrician (he was in Manhattan), but Edna was ALWAYS available for emergencies (we, too, went to her home) and the more routine visits. If she is not taking new patients at this point, I would fully trust anyone with whom she is affiliated.

  31. GHB September 1, 2010 at 11:42 pm #

    Can anyone recommend someone who knows electronics and can set up a DVD player? I’m all thumbs with this stuff. Thanks!

  32. Daddy Dearest September 2, 2010 at 8:36 am #

    @almost new dad We use Dr. Brianne O’Connor who shares her practice with Dr. Pytlak and Dr. Dalton. Although Dr. O’Connor is our primary, our kids see all three. The Doctors all cover each other for sick visits.We couldn’t be happier with the practice. Not only are all three docs great, but their support staff is also excellent. The office is very easy to deal with and in our experience if you call before 4:30pm, they will see you that day.

  33. SML September 2, 2010 at 12:50 pm #

    Almost New Dad – We’ve seen Dr Silverblatt for 7+ years and have been really happy with her. Dr. Finkelman has retired (or is very part-time) from the practice. I know there have been mixed reactions to him, but I liked his frank, no “beating around the bush” manner. Dr. Alexis Bonaparth, a new (male) addition to the practice, is very nice, warm and engages the kids. I like the fact that they have male and female doctors for when my children (boy and girl) get older (which I know if a long way off for you!) and may prefer a dr of their own gender.

    The office is on Henry Street across from CVS, open on Saturdays and takes insurance (Cigna, for sure).

  34. justaneighbor September 2, 2010 at 5:57 pm #

    Can we all please keep this little girl in our thoughts and prayers:

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/09/02/2010-09-02_severely_malnourished_girl_4_found_dead_tied_to_crib_in_mothers_brooklyn_apartme.html

  35. Laura September 6, 2010 at 12:40 pm #

    I’ve been noticing late night festivities going on at Bread & Butter on the weekends. I didn’t think they were a restaurant and a bar. Does anyone know if they are open late night or are these private parties? It’d be nice to have another place to go for a late night beer instead of just Henry St. Ale House.

  36. Harry September 6, 2010 at 9:45 pm #

    Speaking of Bread and Butter, am I the only one who thinks someone has erred in equating “American comfort food,” with going way way overboard with butter and cream in a huge number of their dishes? I don’t normally eat a rich diet, and, though much of their food may be tasty, my body can’t handle that much fat in one meal.