Update: The protesters returned AGAIN tonight at 6:20pm The Brandworkers International protesters were back out at Jack the Horse yesterday evening, handing out literature about the ongoing workers’ rights litigation at the Tavern’s fish supplier, Wild Edibles. Jack the Horse chef/owner Tim Oltmans tells BHB that the group seemed “more hostile” this time, when they […]
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Carpetbagging Protesters Stalk Jack the Horse, Again (and AGAIN!)
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Fish Monger Foes Hassle Jack the Horse Patrons
As the holiday weekend began in Brooklyn Heights Thursday night, protesters pounced on our friendly neighborhood gastropub Jack the Horse voicing their opposition to the eatery’s fish monger, Wild Edibles. According to eyewitness reports, the ragtag crew of 5 -6 attempted to stop customers from entering JtH while shouting “their fish is crazy!” Story updated […]
TONY Raves on Jack the Horse
Time Out New York gives Jack the Horse Tavern [66 Hicks Street] a huge rave in this week’s edition: Time Out New York: But the bar attracts a devoted clientele of its own; on a recent weekday night, there was no wait for a table, but barstools were at a premium. This is largely due […]
Jack the Horse Reviewed in NY Post
BHB reader Karl points us to a review of Jack the Horse Tavern in the New York Post: New York Post: Let’s Do Brunch…: The menu offered upscale variations on brunch standards like baked eggs, pancakes and French toast. I chose the shrimp club sandwich with avocado, smoked paprika mayonnaise, radishes and butter lettuce. It […]
William Hurt Goes (For) Nuts (Allegedly) at Jack the Horse
Whether your drink of choice is the Man/Woman of Leisure or a lovely glass of The Cab, it’s always good to know “when to say when” at Jack the Horse. After all, you live here, right? Our new celebrity neighbor, William Hurt who has undergone treatment for alcohol abuse at both the Betty Ford Clinic […]
Maxwell’s Love Lane
Sure Heights tipplers were sent into a semi-frenzy when bartender Damon Dyer left Jack the Horse. Qfwfq was convinced that he'd go into Man of Leisure withdrawl, while Fink lamented that he'd never see a GIANT ICE CUBE ever again. Fret not, friends. Bartender Maxwell Britten is in the house. And while we may have […]
Sobering News: Damon Leaves JtH
Jack the Horse Tavern überbartender, the talented Damon Dyer, has decided to move on. Local blogger VittlesVamp has the scoop: But as of last night, an era has come to a close. Damon is moving on. Where to, he doesn't exactly know, but he thinks its time to expand his cocktailing horizons Speaking for […]
NoHe Food Scene in B’Paper
Heights Lowdown writer Juliana Bunim rounds up the Fall offerings simmering this season in the red hot North Heights food district: Brooklyn Paper: Food Delights…: Jack the Horse Tavern on Hicks and Cranberry streets will axe its cool summer soups, red snapper and Mediterranean salads in favor of toasty warm soups like apple butternut squash. […]
Eagle – NoHe Food Scene is Hot
The Brooklyn Eagle reports that the North Heights food scene is booming (just like we did in March). The paper focuses its piece mostly on the reinvented "Corner of Cranberry" ventures, notably the recently opened Oven. It touches briefly upon the real drivers of this renaissance — Jack the Horse Tavern and Le Petit Marche […]
Daily News Gives Hizzoner Bum Advice; Fink Challenges Him to Trivia & Bocce
The New York Daily News makes some recommendations to Mayor Bloomberg on where to entertain himself while working at this temporary office in Downtown Brooklyn. However New York's Picture Newspaper leaves out a few joints that Hizzoner should check out including N'eights staples Noodle Pudding and Henry's End as well as strong newcomers Jack the […]
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