It’s been three years since Cranberry’s said farewell to Brooklyn Heights after 42 years in business. Ever since, the neighborhood has been in mourning and wondering, “what could possibly replace Cranberry’s?” The answer is, “Poppy’s!” As you read on, you’ll agree that it’s the answer that was meant to be and the perfect fit for the space […]
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Lots of Activities and Music at Tomorrow’s Open Streets Montague
Update: Open Streets Montague has been cancelled today because of rain. The poetry lessons will be indoors at 144 Montague, and Mad for Chicken is still offering the kids eat free deal. We’ll advise you if any of the activities scheduled for today will will take place next Saturday. The pop-up blooms (photo by C. […]
Open Streets Montague Saturday June 17
Blooms will again pop up (see photo) on Montague Street between Henry and Hicks, “[t[he perfect spot for a selfie,” on Saturday from noon until 5:00 pm. Also between Henry and Hicks from noon to five there will be a Kids’ Zone with “giant games, street chalk, & more.” Its all free. As always on […]
Open Streets Montague Tomorrow Features Market for Crafts; Pride Fest; Activities for Kids
Tomorrow’s Open Streets Montague will feature a FAD (Fashion Arts Design) Market from noon until 5:00 pm on Montague between Clinton and Henry and between Henry and Hicks. [O]ffering everything from impeccably-crafted jewelry and apparel to bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, and artisanal packaged food. Come for a curated selection of goods, and […]
Open Streets Montague Returns Tomorrow
Tomorrow (Saturday, June 3) Open Streets Montague will return. From noon to 6:00 pm Montague Street between Henry and Hicks streets will be closed to traffic and “Blooms Pop Up” will return. Dream over, walk through, escape momentarily into a magical temporary landscape created by artists Piera Bonerba and Emanuale Simmonelli. Be transported in our […]
Open Streets Montague, Saturday, May 27
Last Saturday’s Open Streets Montague had to be cancelled for rain. The forecast for this Saturday, May 27 looks very good. Have you ever felt a desire to tickle the ivories? Is there a Martha Argerich, a Thelonious Monk, or even a Jerry Lee Lewis somewhere inside you? Come to Open Streets Montague this Saturday, […]
Willowtown Fair This Saturday
The annual Willowtown Spring Fair will be this Saturday, May 20 from noon until 5:00 PM on Willow Place (between Joralemon and State streets, one block west — downhill, that is — from Hicks Street. As always there will be lots of activities for adults and kids, local food and baked goods, music by Papa […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Pádraig (Blessings of St. Patrick’s Day). You can be sure of a lively time this evening at The Custom House, 139 Montague Stret (between Clinton and Henry) or at O’Keefe’s Bar & Grill, 62 Court Stret (between Joralemon and Livingston). If you missed Theater 2020’s free reading of David Fuller’s The B’ard […]
Star Chef Charlie Mitchell of Clover Hill Featured on the Today Show
The Today Show featured Chef Charlie Mitchell of Clover Hill last week, touting the Chef as the first and only Black Michelin-starred chef in New York City and only the second Black chef in the country to earn the accolade. Chef Charlie is also the first and only chef in Brooklyn Heights to win a Michelin star. He […]
Hamantashen Bake at Congregation B’nai Avraham March 2
As your correspondent can attest, you don’t have to be Jewish to love hamantashen, the small triangular cookies with sweet fillings that are a staple for the holiday Purim. This year, Purim falls on March 6-7. To prepare, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights will have a hamantashen bake at Congregation B’nai Avraham, 117 Remsen Street (between […]
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