Brooklyn Papers reports that trees are being planted in DUMBO. “The streetscapes in this neighborhood have been neglected for years, not only due to a lack of trees, but also basic things like sidewalks and sewers,” Tucker Reed, executive director of the DUMBO Improvement District, tells the paper. “We’re just trying to catch up to […]
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Allez Cuisine! Le Petit Marche Open
Le Petit Marche at 46 Henry Street officially opened for business today. The restaurant is open to 11pm every night this week. There will be full service on New Year's Eve with a complimentary bottle of champagne for guests. Call restaurant to confirm and to make reservations, (718) 858 – 9605.
Le Petit Marche Sets Opening Date
From the BHB message board:Hello my name is Daniella Silone my husband and I are the owners of Le Petit Marche. We are happy to announce that after many months of hard we will be opening our doors on Tuesday, December 26th,2006. We hope to see you all. Le Petit Marche is located at 46 […]
Henry Street Woes
The Brooklyn Heights Association writes in its recent newsletter that a lack of landlord creativity in tenant searches is the main reason for the abundance of redundant and uninspiring restaurants on Henry Street. It also draws a comparison to Smith Street's Restaurant Row saying that the strip is now saturated with eateries with many of […]
NY Post Picks Up on BBP Subway Scheme
As previously reported, one of the access paths being proposed by city planners to Brooklyn Bridge Park is an underground access tunnel leading from the Clark Street subway station. With a pricetag of up to $50 million, one can only hope that the project would include major aesthetic improvements to the station's Clark Street arcade. […]
Cadman Plaza Astroturf: This is Beautification?
The "beautification" of Cadman Plaza Park has begun as documented above by nabe blogger Twofones. The plan to renovate the park's "dustbowl" by laying down artificial turf was initially opposed by the Brooklyn Heights Association, but on its website, the BHA praises Parks Department officials for their "commitment" to the project. The project does sound […]
How Do You Get to Brooklyn Bridge Park?
Brooklyn Papers reports on upcoming meetings regarding access to the "new" Brooklyn Bridge Park (artist rendering above): How will you get to the development site commonly referred to as “Brooklyn Bridge Park”? Practice. Local officials who are devising ways to get people to the proposed apartment and commercial project along the Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO […]
Pols Plea For Real Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Papers: Pols Push for Priorities on Park Plan: A coalition of Brooklyn elected officials is demanding that state planners build the open space at the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront development before building the high-rise condos. “We urge you to proceed with park construction … and defer development,” the six officials demanded in a letter […]
Henry Street Revival: Le Petit Marche Unveiled
Looks like the newest edition to the Henry Street culinary scene is about to open. Le Petit Marche's window coverings were taken down on Friday. No word yet on opening date. As BHB was taking the photo above, a couple of nabe old timers remarked that the new establishment was oddly similar to all the […]
DOT Picks Engineers for BQE Revamp
The New York State Department of Transportation has selected White Plains based HDR as the primary consultants on the $200 million BQE Triple Cantilever Project. The firm will lead the "scoping" effort on the portion of the expressway that spans from Atlantic Avenue to Sands Street and supports the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. HDR's website explains […]
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