You’re invited to vote for best photo in the Montague Street BID’s photo contest. You can see the finalists here and cast your vote this evening or tomorrow at the BID’s booth in front of the Custom House, 139 Montague Street, during Downtown for the Holidays on Montague Street.
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Heights History: A Look Into The Past Of Some Montague Street Restaurants
We recently went on a trip back in time at some of the restaurants in the North Heights. Now it’s time to start doing the same down on Montague Street. What was there before today’s eateries? What do the owners want you to order if you stop by? Let’s find out! Our first stop will […]
The Custom House Gnome Has A Gname
BHB’S Heather Quinlan has won a $50 gift certificate to the Custom House for winning its Name the Gnome Competition. Let’s all raise our glasses to Drinkey O’Pintey.
Toys for Tots Drive a Success For Custom House And St. Charles Borromeo Church
Representatives of Custom House, which hosted the event, the Salvation Army, and St. Charles Borromeo Church hold toys donated to Toys for Tots yesterday. A burgeoning pile of toys is behind them; as the afternoon progressed more and more were brought in. Your correspondent enjoyed holiday cheer with Homer and Mrs. Fink and their delightful […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
This is really last minute. This (Thursday, December 12) evening the Brooklyn Historical Society is presenting “Book Talk: Sarah Zorn and Brooklyn Chef’s Table,” in the Society’s Great Hall, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton), starting at 6:30 p.m. A fantastic panel of chefs/restaurateurs profiled by Brooklyn food writer Sarah Zorn discuss the borough’s deliciously […]
Brooklyn Holiday Events Galore This Weekend and Next
Besides the tree lighting and caroling on Wednesday, December 18, there are other local seasonal events coming up. If you know of anything not listed here, please add a comment. Today (Friday, December 6) until 3:00 p.m. Plymouth Church School is having its Holiday Bazaar, with lots of gifts for sale. Enter through the Beecher […]
Montague Street’s Custom House Announces Second Annual Toys For Tots Drive
The Custom House (139 Montague Street) is teaming up with St. Charles Borromeo Church for its second annual Toys for Tots campaign. If you’d like to donate, they ask that you bring an unwrapped toy to the Custom House anytime between now and December 14 — when the pub will hold a holiday celebration open […]
A Busy Evening: BHA Social and Brooklyn Bounty
Your correspondent left work early to attend the BHA Social networking happy hour at the Custom House. There was a lively gathering there, graciously hosted by BHA board member Patrick Killackey (second from left in photo) and BHA President Alexandra Bowie. More photos and text after the jump. I had several interesting conversations with others […]
Reminder: BHA Social Networking Happy Hour Wednesday
The next BHA Social event, presented by the Brooklyn Heights Association, will be a “networking happy hour” at the Custom House (photo), 139 Montague Street (between Clinton and Henry), on this Wednesday evening, October 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (that’s actually two happy hours). Brooklyn Lager drafts will be $5.00. Come with phones, cards, […]
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions: Brooklyn Heights and Nearby
The BHA Social events presented by the Brooklyn Heights Association, which began with the BHA Dog Show, continue this Sunday, October 13, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the world’s first Haagen-Dazs store, on Montague near the corner of Henry. Just print out this coupon (or show it on your phone) to get a scoop […]
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