Nabe blogger Bucky recently took a jaunt through Cobble Hill. Her comments about that misadventure have the "editorial staff" at Cobble Hill Blog feeling a little "dissed" as we believe is the vernacular. Read more
Archive | February, 2008
It’s Crazy Friday for Parents, Rugrats
It's "Crazy Friday" according the Bloomberg.com. Today is the day when parents find out if their kids have been accepted into various private kindergarten programs around the city, including Brooklyn Heights. Can you say "First World Problem"?:
Sew News Day
DIY City shouts out Atlantic Avenue's Baltic Bazaar [141 Atlantic Avenue] today. Did you know they offer a variety of beginners and advanced sewing lessons? Sure would help us cut down on our massive tailor bill. Over 90 companies donate fabric and supplies to BB which doubles as a work training site for people recovering […]
Hardware Store Owner Upsky for Yassky’s Seat
The NY Daily News reports that a Williamsburg hardware store owner/tenant activist has thrown his hat into the ring to replace our man in the City Council David Yassky who is running for City Comptroller (note to Daily News copyroom… check spelling). Isaac Abraham hopes to become the first Hasidic Jew to be elected to […]
Maxwell’s Love Lane
Sure Heights tipplers were sent into a semi-frenzy when bartender Damon Dyer left Jack the Horse. Qfwfq was convinced that he'd go into Man of Leisure withdrawl, while Fink lamented that he'd never see a GIANT ICE CUBE ever again. Fret not, friends. Bartender Maxwell Britten is in the house. And while we may have […]
Open Thread Wednesday 2/13/08
Plenty of stuff to talk about this week: Busy Chef Empire! 135 Joralemon price falling…falling…. Got game? Brooklyn Bridge Park really? … and whatever else is on your mind…. and how about some "love" dedications?
Eagle: Busy Chef Empire
The Brooklyn Eagle reports today on the planned 111 Court Street location of NoHe’s Busy Chef. The article mentions that during renovation of the store, workers uncovered many original architectural details. There’s also an outdoor patio, which begs the question is Busy Chef a fancy 7-11 or bistro?:
135 Joralemon: What’s That Thud?
Brownstoner reports today that the little house that could's price has been slashed… again. The humble home at 135 Joralemon was lovingly restored by local contractor Howard Haimes after it had been damaged by fire under its previous owner. The Brooklyn Heights Association featured it on its Spring House Tour last year. Purchased pre-reno for […]
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