Walking down Atlantic yesterday, I noticed that the Dallas Jones BBQ was closed forever. We gave them a shot when it first opened and they never really impressed. What sort of new biz would you like to see move into that space? Nail salon? Bank? Dry cleaners? Ahem….
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East River Ferry Service Starts Today; Rides Free Through June 24
We noted in February that new ferry service among points along the East River, including Fulton Ferry Landing, at the foot of Old Fulton Street, and. on Fridays in summer, Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, at the foot of Atlantic Avenue, would start this month. The service is making its debut today, and rides […]
Karl Checks Out New Brooklyn Heights Food Spots
Mr. J. takes his cam and his palate to the newly-opened Empire Bistro at Atlantic Avenue and Clinton Street, and gets a sneak peek inside Vineapple, at 71 Pineapple, which opens today. Alas, the English Sunrise is gone. Video after the jump.
“Total Atlantic Avenue Immersion” Saturday Features Discounts, Free Beer
Brooklyn Brewery and Brooklyn Based have joined forces with local merchants to present “The Total Atlantic Avenue Immersion” this Saturday, May 21. To take advantage of the special offers, you’ll need to get a free card, which you can collect at Nunu Chocolates, 529 Atlantic (between 3rd and 4th avenues) at 11:00 a.m. or at […]
Reginella bites the crust
Reginella, the pizza parlor that opened on Atlantic Avenue two years ago has closed (perhaps the pressure from the new pizzeria at Court & Atlantic?). The space is being reconfigured as “Catania”, an Italian-themed bakery/cafe and “Tavola Calda” (pre-cooked hot Italian dishes); and workers at the site said they expected to open mid-week.
Councilmember Petitions for Safe Access to Pier 6
Read about it on Cobble Hill Blog.
Nicholas Hernandez, The “Hunchback of Atlantic Avenue”, Dies
This note in from BHB reader Wil Smith: I may have sent you a message earlier through your site, but am not sure it went through (tried to post onto the open thread comments section, but doesn’t appear to be there). I was hoping that you might cover the recent death of Nicholas Hernandez, the […]
Pigeons Under the Overpass, Alas
Mr. J. finds a disturbing scene of carnage under the BQE overpass on Atlantic Avenue, near the entrance to the Pier 6 playground. Video after the jump.
Medical Offices Will Transform into Montreal Bagels
The former medical offices at Clinton St. and Atlantic Ave. will apparently soon be home to “Montreal-style” bagels. What is a Montreal-style bagel? Sacre bleu! Find out after the jump.
Diamond Roughed Again: Movies in Tunnel Cancelled
The movies in the tunnel under Atlantic Avenue, scheduled for this past weekend, were cancelled by order of the NYFD. Brooklyn Daily Eagle: On Friday night, a day before the weekend showings, the Fire Department called Rooftop Films and insisted that the programs be canceled, according to Rooftop’s Lela Scott MacNeil. Also on Friday, [Bob] […]
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