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Downtown’s Adams Street ‘Restaurant Row’ Launches With Panera Bread; 2 More To Come

Downtown’s Adams Street ‘Restaurant Row’ Launches With Panera Bread; 2 More To Come

By on February 29, 2012 2:04 pm in Commercial Real Estate, Downtown Brooklyn, Food

The Panera Bread sandwich chain, which made its NYC foray last spring, is at last putting finishing touches on its Downtown Brooklyn outlet at 345 Adams Street. The deal was first announced in December 2010. Signage has appeared at the space with “Coming Soon” posters lining the windows, near the Brooklyn Marriott steps from Brooklyn Heights.

Crain’s New York Business reported back in December that two other restaurants will soon be joining Panera on Adams Street in what is being deemed a mini “Restaurant Row” Continue Reading →

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Muss Development Offers Vision For Downtown & Aligning Brooklyn Nabes

Muss Development Offers Vision For Downtown & Aligning Brooklyn Nabes

By on February 24, 2012 11:08 am in Development, Downtown Brooklyn

Family-owned commercial, residential, industrial and retail real estate firm Muss Development has its eye on development outside of Manhattan these days. Principal Jason Muss spoke with GlobeSt.com about the company’s projects in Downtown Brooklyn and aligning them bordering neighborhoods, including Brooklyn Heights.

Regarding his long-term vision for Downtown Brooklyn, Muss said Continue Reading →

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Get Ready For Gap’s Return: Opens In Fulton Mall Feb. 24

Get Ready For Gap’s Return: Opens In Fulton Mall Feb. 24

By on February 20, 2012 7:41 am in Development, Downtown Brooklyn, Shopping

Brooklyn Heights residents may recall that Gap had a store at 125 Montague Street in the late 1990s—the current location of Ann Taylor. If you’re still pining for plaid shorts and plain t-shirts, you only need cross to Fulton Street Mall, where a Gap factory store is opening this week.

Racked reports that the new outlet is launching Friday, February 24, at 400 Fulton Street, between Smith and Hoyt streets Continue Reading →

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Downtown Skyscraper District: He Said/He Said On Landmarks Approval

Downtown Skyscraper District: He Said/He Said On Landmarks Approval

By on February 8, 2012 9:34 pm in Brooklyn History, Commercial Real Estate, Downtown Brooklyn, Landmark Preservation

Despite City Council approval February 1 of the Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District, which designated 21 buildings along Court Street as a new landmark district, the debate continues in an Op-Ed He Said/He Said piece in the Brooklyn Courier. Commentary is offered from supporter Philip Magnuson, chair of the Brooklyn Heights Assn. Landmark Preservation Committee; and opponent Steven Spinola, president of the Real Estate Board of New York. Continue Reading →

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Downtown BK’s Historic Offerman Building At Last Gets New Life Via TJ Maxx

Downtown BK’s Historic Offerman Building At Last Gets New Life Via TJ Maxx

By on February 7, 2012 8:01 pm in Brooklyn History, Commercial Real Estate, Development, Downtown Brooklyn, Landmark Preservation, Shopping, Streets

The beautifully historic but long-suffering Romanesque revival Offerman Building along Fulton Street Mall is at last getting the facelift it so deserves. As H&M continues its new-construction two-story glass modernist build-out next door, TJ Maxx will open a downtown Brooklyn store at 505 Fulton Street, according to signage that appeared within the last week.

Imagine Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani having presence on Fulton Street (albeit last season). This long-promised renaissance may well take hold, after all, Continue Reading →

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Morton’s Steakhouse On Adams Street Is Cooked

Morton’s Steakhouse On Adams Street Is Cooked

By on February 7, 2012 9:18 am in Brooklyn Heights, Commercial Real Estate, Downtown Brooklyn, Food

Morton’s The Steakhouse at 339 Adams Street (next to the Brooklyn Marriott) has shuttered, due to “shifting demographics.” The national steakhouse chain was purchased by hospitality company Landry’s Feb. 1; hours later, the company closed down the high-end eatery and stripped off its signage. Continue Reading →

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Boo Hoo! White Castle On Willoughby Is Dethroned

Boo Hoo! White Castle On Willoughby Is Dethroned

By on February 6, 2012 8:50 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Food

Stepping outside the borders of Brooklyn Heights in search of a wickedly delicious heap of Sliders & fries—and most important, free soda refills—has led me more than once to the dirty, decadent, painfully slow-moving White Castle at 29 Willoughby Street (between Pearl and Jay streets just off Fulton Mall). Well, no more: Sadly, the joint has shuttered. Continue Reading →

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NY Daily News Weighs In On Downtown Landmarking: “No Good Reason”

By on January 28, 2012 12:11 pm in Architecture, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Landmark Preservation, Real Estate

The New York Daily News published a to-the-point Opinion piece titled “The Battle Of Brooklyn” condemning the proposed Brooklyn Downtown Skyscraper District, which is heading for a full City Council vote February 1. The five-paragraph story calls the bid to protect the 21 buildings “transparently nonsense.” Continue Reading →

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Downtown Brooklyn “Skyscraper District” On Track For Approval

By on January 25, 2012 2:33 pm in Architecture, Brooklyn Heights, Commercial Real Estate, Downtown Brooklyn, Government, Landmark Preservation

Despite vehement opposition from segments of the local real estate community, the downtown Brooklyn “Borough Hall Skyscraper District” is on track for approval by the New York City Council. On Tuesday, January 24, the plan offering landmark protection to 21 buildings that abut Brooklyn Heights, was given a go by the Council’s landmarks subcommittee, all but ensuring the entire Council will ratify it Feb. 1. (See BHB’s previous Jan. 19 post here.) Continue Reading →

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REBNY Amps Efforts To Quash “Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District” Landmarking

REBNY Amps Efforts To Quash “Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District” Landmarking

By on January 19, 2012 2:33 pm in Architecture, Brooklyn Heights, Development, Downtown Brooklyn, Government, Landmark Preservation

The Real Estate Board of New York is amping its drive to derail the still-tentative landmarking of 21 buildings in downtown Brooklyn, by sending out a mailing to thousands of area residents urging them to bend City Council’s ear against the newly proposed historic district. In addition, on Friday, REBNY sent a letter to City Council Speaker Christine Quinn urging the Council to rethink the decision.

All landmarked districts require final approval from the City Council and mayor within 120 days. The Council vote is slated for Feb. 1, with two hearings scheduled next week. Continue Reading →

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Wall Street Journal Reports Building Boom Is A’Coming To Brooklyn

By on January 18, 2012 7:32 am in Downtown Brooklyn, Neighborhoods, Other Brooklyn, Real Estate

The Wall Street Journal today reports that “Brooklyn Is Set For A Building Boom” in an article that claims residential developers are running out of zoned space in Manhattan, so setting their sights—and sites—on the borough.

A report by Nancy Packes, a consultant to city developers, says, “Brooklyn has in the early planning stages as many as 14,000 new residential units, compared with Manhattan, where just 5,000 new units are in the planning phase.” Continue Reading →

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DOE Proposes P.S. 8 Middle School Expansion

By on December 23, 2011 11:29 am in Downtown Brooklyn, Education, News, schools

We previously reported that the City’s Department of Education was seriously considering expanding P.S. 8 to include a middle school that would be sited at Tillary Street and Tech Place in downtown Brooklyn. This morning, State Senator Daniel Squadron announced that the DOE has decided to go ahead with this plan:

Last night, DOE answered the calls of the community and formally proposed the expansion of P.S. 8 to include a middle school. Continue Reading →

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Shake Shack Grand Opening

By on December 20, 2011 4:21 pm in Downtown Brooklyn, Food

I make no bones about my love of Shake Shack—yes, the lines are long, but I will happily endure for their burgers. I even missed the first pitch thrown at Citi Field because I was waiting for a Shake Shack Burger. And I’d do it again. Especially because what have the Mets done for me lately?

Having said that, I completely forgot about Opening Day of Downtown Brooklyn’s Shake Shack until I saw Councilman Stephen Levin’s pics of the Burger Summit on his Facebook page. I was out of my apartment faster than you can say, “But what about the blotter, Heather?”

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Bloomie, Marty Attend Shake Shack Opening in Downtown Brooklyn [Video]

Bloomie, Marty Attend Shake Shack Opening in Downtown Brooklyn [Video]

By on December 20, 2011 3:42 pm in Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Food, Video

Shake Shack [409 Fulton Street] has arrived and not a moment too soon for this writer. Before locating on Fulton and Adams, I had to trek to Battery Park City to get my Double Burger with French Fries (100% free of artificial trans-fats and made from Yukon Gold potatoes, 25% less fat than average fries) and chocolate Hand-Spun shake eaten with a spoon. Yes, these shakes are thick enough to be eaten with a spoon and every spoonful is delectable. Shake Shake doesn’t come cheap though. A burger, fries and shake will cost close to $20 but it is worth every penny.

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Mayor Mike Bloomberg and others were on hand for today’s opening. Video after the jump. Continue Reading →

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Shake Shack Opening This Week Sparks Chatter of Downtown Brooklyn Restaurant Row

By on December 17, 2011 8:44 pm in Downtown Brooklyn, Food

BHB reader “Anna” writes:

Looks like the Shake Shack on Fulton Mall opening is imminent. Just walked by a little while ago — the “art project wall” is down and the menu is up. Peaked through a tear in the brown paper covering the glass windows and it looks all shiny and 95% read to go – plus quite a few people scurrying around looking very busy. Per an article in the NY Post, they are slated to open on Tuesday, but there is no announcement on the Shake Shack site.

That NY Post piece by Rich Calder bangs the drum about Downtown Brooklyn becoming a foodie heaven. Now before you scoff, gufaw or chuckle behold this passage:

NY Post: Also on deck is The Marrow, a new German/Italian restaurant by chef Harold Dieterle of “Top Chef” fame, slated to open in March at 231 Duffield Street, in a new hotel aptly called Hotel 718.

Check out the full list of eateries coming to Downtown Brooklyn (DoBro anyone?) here.

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