The doors are still closed for staff training, but French Bread loaves are stocking the shelves at Le Pain Quotidien and al fresco seating has appear on the sidewalk. According to the Manager who was fielding questions from passersby, they will “definitely” be open tomorrow. EDITOR’S NOTE: The restaurant opened for business Saturday! Stop by on […]
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First Look Inside! Le Pain Quotidien Opening Next Week
The new Le Pain Quotidien at 121 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights is scheduled to open its doors Monday, April 16, according to a conversation BHB had with the “bakery and communal table” manager this afternoon. He’s a local who lives in Carroll Gardens, and says in his five years with the company, he has […]
Heights’ Packer Institute Grads To Open New Eatery In Fort Greene
Two 2001 graduates from Brooklyn Heights’ Packer Collegiate Institute are staying true to the borough by opening a restaurant in nearby Fort Greene. Pals Alan Cooper and Stephen Cohen plan to launch Prospect Restaurant at 773 Fulton Street in July, in the space of recently closed Mediterranean Aqualis Grill. The pair was interviewed April 5 […]
Chez Moi? Mais Oui!
Chez Moi, a French bistro that took over the former La Mancha space at Atlantic Avenue and Henry Street has opened its doors. The soft opening was yesterday evening, and it appears they’ll be taking a week or two to work out operational kinks and flesh out the “classic French with a twist” menu. My […]
Reminder: ‘First Wednesday’ on Montague Street Tonight
This month’s “First Wednesday” event is starting now (5 p.m.) and continues until 8 p.m. Details on special deals available from merchants and restaurants on Montague Street are here. The Brooklyn Heights Association also reminds us to please take the Montague Street BID’s survey. By completing the survey, you are entered to win a $50 […]
Another Montague Street “First Wednesday” This Week
This Wednesday, April 4, is another “First Wednesday”, presented by the Montague Street Business Improvement District, featuring special shopping and dining deals from merchants and restaurants on Montague. The theme of this month’s event is “Spring is Here” (maybe it will be back by Wednesday). Details on what is available are here.
Elegant French Bistro To Open In Former Starbucks On Montague St. (April Fools!)
Famed French chef Daniel Boulud announced his plan to open an elegant restaurant in the space soon to be vacated by Starbucks on Montague Street between Henry and Hicks. “With its reasonable rents and reputation for fine dining, Montague is the ideal spot for my first venture into Brooklyn,” Boulud said. He also mentioned proximity […]
Mmmmm: Miami’s Pucci’s Pizza Offers The Four-Cheese ‘Brooklyn Heights’
A-list Miami nightclub impresario Tommy Pooch—a native Brooklynite—founded his Pucci’s Pizza in 1992, sold the company, then recently reestablished it with biz partners Alan Roth and DJ Irie. The “Brooklyn-style” restaurant has two locations: smack dab in South Beach and downtown Miami, which opened in February and has quickly taken off. Pucci’s pizzas are named […]
Downtown’s Dekalb Market Opens 2012 Season April 7
You’ve got to see it to believe it. Situated over an entire square block, Dekalb Market in Downtown Brooklyn is constructed from recycled shipping containers converted into 60+ food & retail shops that frame a space for outdoor events and programs. The 2012 season launches Saturday April 7, at 138 Willoughby Street and the Flatbush […]
Mr. J. Goes Mexican At Gran Electrica
The intrepid Karl and his cam trek southward, both geographically and gustatorially, to try the fare at Gran Electrica, the new Mexican restaurant at Five Front Street, just below Old Fulton, recently opened by the owners of Colonie. His verdict on the spareribs? Delicioso. The climb back up Squibb Hill may have helped to burn […]
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