For the second time in four years, Xtend Barre BK is saving my life. OK, that’s hyperbole. But it’s not an exaggeration to say that the exercise studio on Remsen Street has saved my sanity and my soul during two life-threatening crises. In the autumn of 2017, I was coming off six months of chemotherapy […]
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Sahadi’s Makes NPR’s Marketplace
Earlier this week, in need of a whole slew o’ spices that I couldn’t seem to find listed online, I ventured down to the Sahadi’s store in Industry City…and I found an oasis. I parked right in front. There was no line to get inside. The store was big and airy–not Big Box Store big, […]
Stretching & Snuggling With The Cat Café
While the good folks at the Brooklyn Cat Café have continued to rescue and care for animals over the last month, it has, like so many other neighborhood businesses, been closed to the public and suspended its popular classes. But no more! In partnership with AirBNB Experience, the Café will begin offering its popular Stretch and Snuggle […]
Trader Joe’s News You Can Use
A glimpse of the budding trees? An Atlantic Avenue devoid of cars? A peek to see which local businesses are still open? None of the above. No, my friends, what you are looking is the view from Jacob Shwirtz’s window, and more specifically, the length of the line at Trader Joe’s. An employee of WeWork, […]
Brooklyn Cat Café Launches Emergency Foster Network
For the last several weeks, I’ve been transporting cats from the Café to and from foster and adoptive homes. As people have been required to stay home, many have decided that it’s the perfect time to foster or adopt a new pet. Now, the Café is providing support for people who already have pets and who may […]
Helping Cats in the Time of Coronavirus
Working from home? Schooling from home? What better time to bring a furry friend in as a foster? You definitely need some company now that you’re cooped up, and now that the kids are home, they can learn all about the care and feeding of a foster feline (or four). Our own Brooklyn Cat Cafe […]
Gage & Tollner Re-Opening Delayed
Those of us who have been eagerly awaiting the re-opening of Gage & Tollner are going to have to wait a little longer. Covid-19 strikes. Photo: Steven J via Wikimedia Commons. Used with permission. View this post on Instagram It’s with heavy hearts that we share the news that Gage & Tollner will not re-open […]
Happy update: Fidget’s home!
A welcome report from Fidget’s owner: “She’s home!!! She’s an old lady and I’m so happy that she’s safe and warm. I have no clue where she went for 2 days!” Here she is, sleeping on her owner’s chest minutes after returning. This feline beauty has been missing since earlier today. Fidget is gray […]
East and West Wellness Heads South
I can’t remember who wrote in the comments a while back about the good experience that they had at East and West Wellness on Clark Street, but based on the signs on the door, I hope that person is doing OK… Seen on Wednesday evening: Seen on Thursday morning: Share this Story: Tweet
Gage & Tollner Returns on March 15
The PR blitz is on as the new owners of Gage and Tollner prepare for its re-opening on March 15. Stories have appeared in the Times and on NY1, both emphasizing nostalgia and innovation, as the 1879 restaurant re-creates itself for a 2020 clientele. The new G&T is brought to you by the owners of Red […]
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