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Jack the Horse Tavern Turns 5 with Special Tasting Menu

Hard to believe it’s been 5 years since Jack the Horse Tavern opened at the corner of Cranberry and Hicks. On June 17th and 18th they’ll be celebrating with a special 5 course tasting menu, which plays like chef/owner Tim Oltman’s Greatest Hits.

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84th Precinct Community Council Meeting Discusses Burglaries, Bike Lanes

The 84th Precinct Community Council met yesterday evening at Brooklyn Law School. The meeting was chaired by Council President Leslie Lewis (seated at right in photo). The Precinct Commander, Deputy Inspector Mark DiPaolo (at podium in photo), gave a rundown on recent crime statistics in the precinct. Crime overall, he said, is down ten per […]

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Break-In at Jack the Horse Tavern

Jack the Horse Tavern owner Tim Oltmans got a rude awakening this morning when he showed up to work. “We had a break-in,” he said. “We think they used a brick to smash the glass [on the door].” More info after the jump.

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Jack the Horse Tavern Gets Michelin Listing

Jack the Horse Tavern, at Cranberry and Hicks Streets, has been listed among the “bib gourmand ” restaurants–those offering two courses and a glass of wine for less than $40–in the latest New York City edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide. New York Daily News: “These restaurants are our inspectors’ favorites – the ones they’ll […]

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Eater Raves About Jack the Horse

Eater gives our pals at Jack the Horse Tavern big ups today: Eater: The unquestionable winner on their menu is the mac and cheese app, a mix of cheeses including an incredibly smoky gouda lightly topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. You will see one on almost every table, and it is truly the best mac and […]

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Homer, Jack the Horse Featured in Brooklyn Independent Television’s Visit to Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Bugle Media Kingpin John “Homer Fink” Loscalzo’s Hidden Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour is featured in the latest installment of Brooklyn Independent Television’s Neighborhood Beat focusing on the Heights. Also featured: recording artist Monet, Yoga People and Jack the Horse Tavern. Full episode after the jump.

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Brunch in Brooklyn Heights

Brunch could be the most important meal of the week and our Karl Junkersfeld documents North Heights brunch options.

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Damages Set to Shoot in Brooklyn Heights Thursday

The FX drama Damages will be shooting scenes around Willow and Cranberry Streets this Thursday March 25.   A crash scene shot at that intersection in November is part of a crucial plot point in the show’s current season. Cars need to be off those streets by 6AM on Thursday. The program also shot in […]

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Peter Hedges Talks The Heights

On Saturday morning, BHB had the opportunity to chat with Boerum Hill resident/Brooklyn Heights based novelist, playwright and filmmaker Peter Hedges.   His credits include the novel and the screenplay What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, writer-director of Pieces of April and Dan in Real Life as well as an Academy Award nomination as co-writer of the screenplay […]

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Homer’s Beat the Recession Tour – Sunday 8/9, 3pm at Jack the Horse Tavern

In an effort to help local business, BHB’s Homer Fink and company will be “holding court” at various establishments over the next few months.   We kick off our Beat the Recession Tour at Jack the Horse Tavern, 64 Hicks Street, corner of Cranberry Sunday 8/9 at 3pm to celebrate our 3rd anniversary.  Buy a drink […]

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