Curbed published an interesting article on “The Mystery of Montague Street” — why does it suck? There are the usual reasons given — business owners blame the high rent, landlords blame the high taxes, the BHA and the Montague BID don’t want to blame anyone. Incoming city council member (and neighborhood son!) Lincoln Restler puts […]
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Lassen and Hennigs Featured on Brooklyn Independent Television
Lassen and Hennigs‘ Thomas Calfa is featured in the latest Neighborhood Beat segment from Brooklyn Independent Television. Look for a “special guest appearance” by Montague BID’s Chelsea Mauldin.
Montague Street Crisis: The Video
We recently reported on the troubles facing Montague Street merchants and the challenges they present to independently owned stores. Here’s the video companion for that series from BHB’s Sarah Portlock
Montague Street Crisis: Lassen & Hennigs
Lassen & Hennigs is making smaller cakes — and eating them too! Now we present our interview with Chris Calfa, owner of Lassen & Hennigs. The longtime local catering giant at 114 Montague St. also owns two Monty Q’s pizzerias (158 Montague St. and 90 Livingston St.) and Court Order, a sandwich lunch spot (52 […]
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