Our man with cam scopes out the scene at the newly-opened section of Pier 6 yesterday, and your correspondent also visited and got some stills, including the volleyball action above. Video and another photo after the jump.
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Volleyball, Good Eats on Pier 6 Starting This Weekend; Pier 1 Vendors Back
If this is the time of year that your fancy turns to beach volleyball, you’re in luck, as the three courts on Pier 6, Brooklyn Bridge Park, will open this Saturday, May 28. If you don’t know a serve from a spike, there are still new things to enjoy. According to the Park’s website, in […]
Vineapple to Open on Pineapple
The long vacant space at 71 Pineapple Street will soon become a new café and wine bar, to be called Vineapple, acording to the press release we received from Julie Meyer of Eat Well Global. She says it is scheduled to open June 1, though my quick look at the premises yesterday suggests much work […]
Bark Hot Dogs Coming to Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park
This NYT item (via @ejcory) just in: NYT: The eating options in Brooklyn Bridge Park will spread south to Pier 6 on May 28 when Bark, the haute dog spot in Park Slope, Brooklyn, opens a stand there serving franks and burgers, along with ice cream from Blue Marble and Uncle Louie G’s, and sandwiches […]
“Total Atlantic Avenue Immersion” Saturday Features Discounts, Free Beer
Brooklyn Brewery and Brooklyn Based have joined forces with local merchants to present “The Total Atlantic Avenue Immersion” this Saturday, May 21. To take advantage of the special offers, you’ll need to get a free card, which you can collect at Nunu Chocolates, 529 Atlantic (between 3rd and 4th avenues) at 11:00 a.m. or at […]
Catania Opens on Atlantic Ave
“Catania”, a new Sicilian cafe has opened on Atlantic Avenue, in the space formerly occupied by the Reginella Pizzeria. The new establishment is attempting to cover several markets, with a breakfast pastries and espresso service in the morning, a “tavola calda” of prepared foods and sicilian pizza throughout the day (along with, incongruously, a luncheon […]
NYT Reviews Colonie
The New York Times reviews Colonie [127 Atlantic Avenue] and awards it one star. The review, by Heights native Sam Sifton, is mixed and throws an elbow at what the writer feels is uneven service. On different note, BHB reader/pumpkin carver of Grace Court Alley Peter Steinberg and his wife (whose wedding we covered here) are […]
Willowtown Fair Saturday, May 14, to Celebrate Maritime Heritage
This in from Ben Bankson, President of the Willowtown Association: A treasure hunt with a historic focus and lobster rolls served by Iris Café are among ways this year’s Spring Fair sponsored by the Willowtown Association will celebrate the maritime heritage of Willowtown in Brooklyn Heights. The fair will take place Saturday, May 14, from […]
Reginella bites the crust
Reginella, the pizza parlor that opened on Atlantic Avenue two years ago has closed (perhaps the pressure from the new pizzeria at Court & Atlantic?). The space is being reconfigured as “Catania”, an Italian-themed bakery/cafe and “Tavola Calda” (pre-cooked hot Italian dishes); and workers at the site said they expected to open mid-week.
Sahadi’s Expanding
A neighborhood institution since 1948, Sahadi’s is looking to expand:
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