We’re lucky over here in Brooklyn Heights– we have a vast selection of sushi restaurants anytime we’re craving a giant dragon roll. With three sushi restaurants on Clark Street alone, how do we decide where to go? Ambiance? Price? BYOB? Let’s take a look at the break down: 1. Iron Chef House, 92 Clark Street […]
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Monty Q Back in Business
Love it, hate it, couldn’t care less? It’s ba-a-a-ck! (Photo taken about 5:00 p.m. today.) Update: Their latest inspection, filed yesterday, sees them going from 50 violation points to 3 with grade pending: Violations from 10/06/2010 Inspection Violation points: 3 Establishment re-opened by DOHMH Sanitary Violations 1) Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. […]
New Italian Replaces Old Mexican on Atlantic
With the recent sad news that Monty Qs may be kaput, we bring a silver lining with news that Saul Bolton (owner of Vanderbilt in Prospect Heights and the appropriately named Saul in Boerum Hill) just signed a lease on the space formerly occupied by Mezcals. … [Bolton] plans to open an Italian place, focused […]
Monty Q’s Closed
This just in from a BHB tipster: Coming home from work, I saw a yellow “CLOSED” sign on Monty Q’s door. Makes me sad, having had a nice yet very affordable pasta/pizza meal there last Friday night. Not gourmet, just fast and tasty. I know there have been some DOH issues in the past — […]
Jack the Horse Tavern Gets Michelin Listing
Jack the Horse Tavern, at Cranberry and Hicks Streets, has been listed among the “bib gourmand ” restaurants–those offering two courses and a glass of wine for less than $40–in the latest New York City edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide. New York Daily News: “These restaurants are our inspectors’ favorites – the ones they’ll […]
Atlantic Antic 2010
Despite occasional sprinkles, today’s Atlantic Antic drew lots of people to eat, shop, and be entertained. Belly dancers performed on a stage, sponsored by the Brooklyn Community Foundation, between Clinton and Henry streets. (More photos, video, and text after the jump.)
New Atlantic Avenue Eatery Uses Social Media for Funding
Colonie, a new restaurant at 127 Atlantic Avenue is slated to open in late November according to one of its 3 partners, Brooklyn Heights resident Emelie Kihlstrom. To raise funds for their new venture they’ve turned to the crowdfunding website Kickstarter (just like BHB’s Heather Quinlan did to fund her documentary):
Atlantic Antic, BHA Heights-wide Stoop Sale Next Sunday
Next Sunday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Atlantic Avenue from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue will be the site of Brooklyn’s largest street festival, the 36th annual Atlantic Antic. It will feature 600 vendors of crafts and a wide variety of foods, as well as nine live performance stages presenting “blues, rock, […]
Wag Your Tail for this Weekend’s Dog Show
Does your pooch have star quality? Then you’re in luck, because the BHA is holding a dog show for Mopsy, Spike and Spot this Sunday in front of Pets Emporium on Montague. Details after the jump!
So far, Summer Space Event is Car-Free but Quiet
Today and next Sunday, Montague Street between Clinton and Hicks, is closed off to vehicles for the annual Summer Space pedestrian plaza event. Local arts groups and non-profits offer the community free activities and events, and Montague businesses hold sidewalk sales and promotions. The weather seems to have put a damper on things so far,
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