Local toy & home curiosity boutique MODULE R, dedicated to “modular, reconfigurable & customizable modern design,” which opened last December at 141 Atlantic Avenue, got some props from Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, women’s editorial director at high-end clothier & home website Gilt.com (and former style director at People). Racked.com has been asking New York shopping & fashion […]
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Reports of Sosta’s Death Were Exaggerated
Renovation took longer than planned, but the restaurant on the north side of Atlantic Avenue between Clinton and Henry streets was back in business this evening. The chalkboard sign’s message: “Join Us For Dinner–Reopening Tonight.”
Channel 7 on Carrots at Colonie
Channel 7, ABC Eyewitness News reporter Lauren Glassberg visited Colonie, talked with some diners and with sous-chef Bryan Redmond, and watched him prepare a carrot salad. Video after the jump.
Happy Holiday Weekend: Passover & Easter
With Passover and Easter aligning in 2012, BHB wishes a joyous holiday weekend to all. For anybody that would like a hasty tutorial on the two occasions, you are welcome to read the synopses below… * For the Jewish religion, Passover celebrates God’s freeing of the Jews from bondage in Egypt through the leadership of […]
Chez Moi? Mais Oui!
Chez Moi, a French bistro that took over the former La Mancha space at Atlantic Avenue and Henry Street has opened its doors. The soft opening was yesterday evening, and it appears they’ll be taking a week or two to work out operational kinks and flesh out the “classic French with a twist” menu. My […]
Atlantic Avenue’s Goose Barnacle Features Artist Carl Grauer At Fifth Exhibition
Goose Barnacle at 91 Atlantic Avenue will feature artist Carl Grauer at the Men’s Clothing and Fine Arts gallery this spring. “Recollections: Contemporary Portraits & Life Renderings” will be on display from March 29 through June 30. Grauer was born in Russell, Kansas, graduated with an MFA from the University of Michigan and has been […]
“French Bistro” Coming To Atlantic Avenue @ Henry
A Craigslist ad Monday March 5, tips that a “new french bistro is opening on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn Heights.” The post is searching for staff: “Candidates must be friendly, experienced and enjoy being part of creating something new.” Anyone know the where and when? UPDATE: JaMon shares in comments: “The bistro will be taking […]
Damascus Bakery getting some competition
Apparently hookah pipes don’t pay the rent; a new middle eastern bakery is promised on Atlantic Avenue in a basement store under MOCHA, the hookah lounge / cafe / ice cream parlor in the former FOUNTAIN CAFE space.
After Eight Years, BK Detention Center Reopens This Week
It may not be as swanky as the annual BHA House Tour, but hundreds of locals attended an open house Saturday at the Brooklyn Detention Center, located within a whisper of Brooklyn Heights at 275 Atlantic Avenue off Smith Street in Boerum Hill. The event, where carrot cake and coffee were served, is part of […]
Pier 6 Pedestrian Safety Gets Boost as DOT Adopts BHA Prexy’s Plan
The issue of safety for pedestrians going to Pier 6 of Brooklyn Bridge Park with its popular playgrounds and volleyball courts has been a priority for the Brooklyn Heights Association for the past year and a half. The BHA now sends us this news: Ever since the playgrounds opened on Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge […]
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