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The Lobster Sign is Back at Armando’s!

by Homer Fink on 30. Sep, 2009 in Landmark Preservation

The Beatles never got back together. The Dodgers haven’t come back to Brooklyn (yet). But today a true miracle happened in Brooklyn Heights – the Armando’s Lobster sign returned to its home on Montague Street. Brooklyn Bugle/BHB publisher Homer Fink waged a campaign to save the sign, a fixture in the neighborhood for decades, back in 2008 when the original incarnation of the eatery closed its doors. Today, like manna from heaven, the sign rose like a phoenix from the ashes (or Mr. Byros’ storage facility) and once again graces Montague Street. So, the circle is now complete – the lobster is back and the restaurant is great!

Thanks to BHB Newshound “robr” for the pic and to Karl Junkersfeld for the original tip.

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Internal E-mails Say Dock Street Bad Site for School

by Thomas on 30. Sep, 2009 in DUMBO, Development

Newly released documents reveal that Department of Education architects felt that Two Trees’ controversial Dock Street DUMBO project “would yield a very small school (compromised from our standards) with premium costs due to the mixed use with the high-rise residential building.”

However, the two-year-old internal e-mails do not address the current plans for the site, according to the School Construction Authority. (more…)

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Nabe Blogger Chuck Taylor Gives Big Thumbs Up to New Armando’s

by Homer Fink on 30. Sep, 2009 in Food

BHB pal/ Celine Dion maven/ Brooklyn Heights resident Chuck Taylor and his better half/composer Ayhan Sahin checked out the new Armando’s Restaurant last night. The verdict:

Smoking Nun: Ayhan and I celebrated my birthday a day late, since he was working all weekend while I was in the Hamptons. Had a grand dinner at Italian restaurant Armando’s just two blocks from home on Montague Street. The joint was originally founded in 1936, shuttered in 2008, and following the hasty retreat of pitiful replacement sammich chain Spicy Pickle, Armando’s modernized its space and reopened Monday, Sept. 28, with a glorious, upscale menu and a bar that is open until midnight—something sorely lacking in this ultra-conservative nabe of Brooklyn Heights. Truly felt like being somewhere brand new in a locale only steps from home. Grade-A experience.

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Korres Kloses

by Homer Fink on 30. Sep, 2009 in Brooklyn Heights

The Brooklyn Eagle reports in today’s edition that Korres Natural Products store at 140 Montague Street has closed. The store opened in Spring 2008.

Not for nuthin’ but… we never saw a soul in there. What are your thoughts?

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Open Thread Wednesday 9/30/09

by Homer Fink on 30. Sep, 2009 in Brooklyn Heights

BHB Photo Club pic by mopostal

Wassup! Comment away!

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Liu’s Triumphsky Over Yassky

by Thomas on 29. Sep, 2009 in Election09

Queens Councilmember John Liu won the Democratic nomination for Comptroller, beating out Brooklyn Heights resident/our Councilmember David Yassky in a run-off election tonight.

With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Liu trumped Yassky, 56 to 44 percent. Only 227,489 votes were cast in the race, less than 10 percent of the city’s registered Democrats, according to the Associated Press. (more…)

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Levin: I Owe It All to Vito

by Homer Fink on 29. Sep, 2009 in Election09

City Hall reports on “40 Under 40: The Next Political Leaders of New York” in its latest issue. Among them our new man in the NYC Council, 28 year old Steve Levin. Sure, the election isn’t until November but his “opponent” – we think it’s Conservative Party candidate Elizabeth Tretter - is nowhere to be found.

And as they say from the mouths of babes…: (more…)

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NY Daily News on Brooklyn Heights Bargains

by Homer Fink on 29. Sep, 2009 in Brooklyn Heights

The NY Daily News takes a look at Brooklyn Heights bargains today. The article prominently features Pauline from Mr. Video III and shouts out Variety Mart, Diva Salon, Peas ‘n’ Pickles and of course:

NY Daily News: TAKEOUT: Great Wall, 60 Henry St.; (718) 855-2630

Only two items on the menu of this Chinese takeout are more than $10. The lunch specials are only $5.26, and all-day combination platters are $6. The place is open seven days a week.

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Visit Us at the Atlantic Antic Sunday 10/4

by Homer Fink on 29. Sep, 2009 in Celebrity Residents, Events, Fun

The Brooklyn Bugle gang including your pals from Brooklyn Heights Blog and Cobble Hill Blog will be out in full force this Sunday (10/4) at the Atlantic Antic. Our tent will be stationed in front of the Atlantic Bookshop between Court and Clinton Streets. We’ll have limited edition Bugle T-shirts that feature a cool Brooklyn Bugle logo remix by Brooklyn Tattoo’s Adam Suerte (while supplies last!!).

Stopping by the big tent — BHB Ten members Melanie Hope Greenberg (10:30am – 11am) and SNL writer Simon Rich (1pm).

Greenberg will be hosting a storytime for kids at 10:30 am – children of all ages are welcome!

Rich and his writing partner/ New Yorker cartoonist Farley Katz will stop by the tent at 1pm to meet and greet fans. Their New York Superheros cards will be on sale in our tent from 1pm – 2pm.

We’ll be taking photos, shooting video and live blogging from the Antic as well. Stop by and say hello!

See you Sunday!

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Bjork and Barney Officially Brooklyn Heights Neighbors

by Homer Fink on 28. Sep, 2009 in Celebrity Residents

Public records confirm that pop star Bjork and her artist husband Matthew Barney have closed the deal on their Brooklyn Heights penthouse. It does remain to be seen if the couple actually move in. Gawker alleged relationship issues betwen the two last month. Guess we’ll have to wait to see Bjork shopping at Ricky’s Halloween store on Montague Street for confirmation. [via Brownstoner]

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