Well, it looks like Fortune House [82 Henry Street] is preparing to reopen soon. Their recent renovations seem to be finished. Anyone get a good look at their new decor? Update: According to the New York Post, Fortune House has new owners who have promised to pay their workers lawful wages.
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Local Eatery Oh, My Pasta! Opens This Weekend On Montague Street
Oh, My Pasta! is scheduled to open Saturday, Sept. 3, at 142 Montague Street, site of the former Taze Turkish restaurant (and Kapadokya before that). The 100% local eatery is owned and operated by Marco Lasala, a native Italian from Barletta in southern Italy, who recently moved to Brooklyn Heights.
Blue Pig Redux on Atlantic?
BHB reader “Jason” sends in this photo, taken by his daughter “Zoey”, of a blue pig in the window of 87 Atlantic Avenue former home of Dallas Jones BBQ. Is this the same mascot from the ill-fated Blue Pig Ice Cream store of Busted Chef fame? Well we do know that the “real” Blue Pig […]
Vineapple Wifi Policy Short Lived
Vineapple owner Pooja Raj tells the NY Post that the cafe’s 1 drink per hour of wifi use policy is no more: NY Post: “The only reason we tried it was because people were camping out and getting free Wi-Fi,” said owner Pooja Raj.
Restaurant Closings Sweep the Heights
So long, Amin India. Farewell, Fresh Cafeé Bar. Sayonara, Sushi Gallery and Migita Sushi. And whither Fortune House? These restaurants and possibly others that I’ve forgotten have suddenly shut down, shuttered up and, as in the case of Sushi Gallery, appear to have split under cover of the night. Is it the economy? Rent? Or […]
Jack the Horse Subject of Some Blogger’s Strange Rant
CurbedNY links to Strong Buzz, a food blog apparently based in Brooklyn Heights, and their rant about Jack the Horse Tavern. While a spirited debate raged here last week over JtH’s brunch, most commenters agreed that it’s one of the best places to eat in the North Heights. Dissenters discussing Karl Junkersfeld’s video about the […]
Mr. Junkersfeld Loves Jack the Horse
Karl Junkersfeld is known for many things, one of them being his undying love of Noodle Pudding. Well, the Junkman has now added BHB fave Jack the Horse to his short list of beloved eateries. Mr. J and Tony Bennett document this love affair after the jump.
Vienna Music Film Fest Coming to Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Vienna Music Film Festival, held annually in the Austrian capital for the last twenty years, will cross the Atlantic for a performance at Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, on the evening of Monday, August 29, from 7:00 to 11:00. If you’re afraid you may need some nourishment during those hours, have no fear, as […]
Brooklyn Heights Coffee Shop Asks for One Drink per Hour of Wifi Use
Vineapple [71 Pineapple Street] is a welcome addition to Brooklyn Heights and the first comfortable cafe in the North Heights to provide free wi-fi access. That gambit has been very successful so far for the coffee shop in the sense that it’s a great traffic builder. But we’ve noticed that some folks take advantage of […]
Loss of Iris Cafe Sidewalk Seating Lamented
Willowtown’s Iris Cafe has dismantled its outdoor seating, reportedly after neighbors complained about noise. Our man with a cam Karl “this upsets my routine greatly” Junkersfeld documents the simple joys of alfresco dining, and decries their demise. Video after the jump.
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