Mr. J. and his cam cover the scene from Hicks Street to Atlantic Terminal, finding lots of good stuff on the way, including predictions of the future for Brooklyn, the economy, and the stock market. Warning: if you’re trying to lose weight, watching this may be hazardous. See it after the jump.
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Bevacco in Brooklyn Heights Lifts Corner of Cranberry Curse [Video]
Our Karl Junkersfeld is such a man about town that the owners of Bevacco [60 Henry Street] invited him to attend their “soft opening” Thursday night. Karl’s kvelling and saying that the notorious Corner of Cranberry is no longer cursed. This…is a good thing. His video report after the jump.
Mr. J’s Atlantic Antic Preview: It’s This Sunday
Atlantic Antic is this Sunday, October 2, noon to 6:00 p.m., rain or shine. Karl has some video from last year’s event to get you in the spirit. Marty Markowitz: “It’s not about tube socks; it’s about real diversity, Brooklyn style.” In Karl’s own words: Now this weekend the 37th Annual Atlantic Antic graces our […]
Karl’s Love Letter to Jane’s Carousel
Mr. J. covers the opening ceremony and the first rides, and gets some great shots from inside the pavilion, both of the carousel horses and of the Brooklyn Bridge as seen, in a funhouse mirror effect, through the slightly irregular glass. Video after the jump.
Busy Sunday in Brooklyn Heights: Summer Space and Book Festival
Karl is on hand with cam to catch all the action, from opera by Martha Cardona Theater to the BHA’s Dog Show to palmistry to yoga to great photos at Summer Space on Montague Street, then to the Brooklyn Book Festival on Borough Hall Plaza, starting with literary troubadours covering the 1961 Tokens hit “The […]
Mr. J’s Tribute to Michael Van Valkenburgh
Karl gives us scenes from, and commentary about, two parks designed by award winning landscape architect and Brooklyn Heights resident Michael Van Valkenburgh. One of these, of course, is Brooklyn Bridge Park. The other is Teardrop Park (see photo) in Battery Park City, which is part of your correspondent’s morning walk (long version) that starts […]
Big Tree Falls on Joralemon Street
Just as your humble publisher was mulling over when to move his car out of the relative safety of the Cadman Plaza garage (tonight?), comes this dispatch from Karl Junkersfeld: A very large tree on Jorelemon near Willow Place just came down and i got the video to prove it. Totally wrecked 2 cars that […]
Mr. J.: Loose Construction Material a Menace
Tree limbs aren’t the only victims of recent high winds. Karl follows the fate of some plywood from the sidewalk bridge surrounding 20 Henry Street, and gives a warning.
Mr. Junkersfeld Loves Jack the Horse
Karl Junkersfeld is known for many things, one of them being his undying love of Noodle Pudding. Well, the Junkman has now added BHB fave Jack the Horse to his short list of beloved eateries. Mr. J and Tony Bennett document this love affair after the jump.
Loss of Iris Cafe Sidewalk Seating Lamented
Willowtown’s Iris Cafe has dismantled its outdoor seating, reportedly after neighbors complained about noise. Our man with a cam Karl “this upsets my routine greatly” Junkersfeld documents the simple joys of alfresco dining, and decries their demise. Video after the jump.
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