The weather forecast is encouraging, but with so many institutions, like Bargemisic, which is in good physical shape but still lacks Con Ed power, coping with the aftermath of the Sandy/nor’easter one-two punch, what is there to do if you’re in town? There’s the penultimate Smorgasburg of the season this Sunday, November 11 from 11:00 […]
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Jack The Horse Tavern Giving 10% Of Sales To Robin Hood NYC
Tim Oltmans, owner & chef of nabe fave Jack the Horse Tavern, tells BHB that the restaurant will be donating 10% of all sales to @RobinHoodNYC, through Thursday, November 9. See more about the organization here. Jack is at 66 Hicks Street @ the corner of Cranberry. If you have yet to stop by one […]
Atlantic Avenue’s Chez Moi Helps Red Hook Relief Effort Monday
Patricia Ageheim from Chez Moi [135 Atlantic Avenue] tells BHB that all profits from Monday’s (11/5) service will be donated to The Red Hook Initiative. They’ll be open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Read more about Sandy Relief efforts and how you can help here.
Celebrate—Or Commiserate—On Election Night At Custom House
Looking for a joint in central Brooklyn Heights to raise a celebratory champagne toast—or to drown your sorrows—on Election Night this Tuesday, November 6? Nowhere in the neighborhood stays open as late as Custom House at 139 Montague Street, which confirms it will be airing election results all night long—literally. Last call is at 3:45 […]
Five Months Later, Ani Sushi Preps Opening
After Oh My Pasta! closed May 26 after just nine months in business, the space at 142 Montague Street quickly lined up its next eatery. Back in June, a sign in the window announced that Ani Sushi was “coming soon.” Five months later, a sign now hangs alongside the window, the paper has come down […]
Iconic River Cafe Badly Damaged By Hurricane Sandy
Sad news: With major flooding in low-lying DUMBO from Hurricane Sandy Monday night, eateries Bubby’s and Governor suffered major damage. But it appears that the iconic River Café beside Fulton Ferry Landing was all but destroyed by the storm. Huffington Post reports that water reached the restaurant’s doorstep by Monday morning’s high tide at 8 […]
The 10th-Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Charity Parade
We interrupt this storm for… the 10th-annual Howl-o-Ween Doggie costume charity contest! Despite brisk breezes and the imminent threat of Hurricane Sandy Sunday night, the pet parade took place as planned on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade from 1 to 3 p.m., with Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group sponsoring the after-party. All proceeds for $25 entry were […]
Dellarocco’s Of Brooklyn Unveils Halloween Pizza
Recently opened Dellarocco’s of Brooklyn is scaring up a special spread for the upcoming holiday, with the unveiling of its “Halloween Pizza.” Toppings comprise pumpkin, smoked mozzarella and bacon. It’s the latest creation from Dellarocco’s Chef Pasquale Cozzolino. The “Halloween Pizza” is available upon request for $18 a pie. Dellarocco’s, which opened July 31, is […]
Subway Sandwich Coming To Atlantic Avenue & Hicks
As Atlantic Avenue continues to redefine itself as a burgeoning retail and foodie destination for local businesses and more upscale shopping, we’re not sure that the local BID had fast food in mind as consummate gentrification. We saw a sign today in the storefront at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Hicks Street promoting a […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
Brooklyn Bridge Park will have its annual Harvest Festival this Saturday, October 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Pier 6, near the foot of Atlantic Avenue. There will be lots of activities and entertainment for kids and adults. Sponsors SUNY Downstate at LICH will provide health screenings, and Brownstone Pediatric Dentistry will have […]
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