This one’s for all the moms (or moms-to-be) out there: a pop-up shop that offers chic maternity and post-maternity tunics, tanks and tops, along with jewelry, kids’ swimwear, stuffed animals and lots more. It’s the brainchild of local designer Monica Patel, herself a mom (with another on the way) who drew from her own experiences […]
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Celebrating Willowtown
The Willowtown Fair happens this Saturday (5/15) starting at 11:30am through the afternoon. BHB’s Karl Junkersfeld offers Part 1 of his video opus about this historic and wonderful area of Brooklyn Heights.
Opening Night at the River Deli in Willowtown
BHB’s Karl Junkersfeld stopped by the River Deli’s Opening Night and returned with this video report.
River Deli Now Open in Brooklyn Heights
The River Deli’s opening night looks like a huge success, with people lining the window seats and antipasti for all.
Food Blogger Gives Iris Cafe a Big Thumbs Up
Food blog Cherry Patter has some nice things to say about Iris Cafe, the hot new spot in Willowtown at 20 Columbia Place: Cherry Patter: first off, the iris café cinnamon roll was really excellent. warm, soft (no raisins, a bonus for me), and just a touch of sweetness. i gobbled that thing down. we […]
Willowtown Fair to Honor Merzes, Set For Saturday, May 15
The annual Willowtown spring fair will be held on Willow Place, between Joralemon and State streets, on Saturday, May 15, beginning at 11:30 a.m. This year’s fair will honor Joe and Mary Merz (see photo), architects and Willow Place residents. Food will be provided by Iris Cafe. From the Willowtown Association: Fifty years ago this […]
Cobble Hill Towers Going Condo or If Alfred T. White Were Alive Today, He’d be Rolling Over in his Grave
Cobble Hill Towers, built in 1879 as an example of better housing for the poor, will soon be converted to condominiums: Brooklyn Paper: Tenants in the landmark building will be offered the chance to buy their apartments at insiders price such as $230,000 for a studio and $595,000 for a three-bedroom apartment. Owners would then […]
Tipster: Iris Cafe Coming to Willowtown Thursday
BHB newshound “AW” sends us this tip: I was walking home tonight down Columbia Place and noticed that one of the formerly empty storefronts was no longer empty. I stopped and talked to the person there. Apparently it’s going to be a coffee shop and will be open this Thursday. It’s called Iris Cafe. As […]
Willowtown Fair Saturday
Don’t forget to check out the Willowtown Spring Fair tomorrow (5/16) from noon – 5pm. Details here.
Willowtown Spring Fair to Celebrate Affordable Housing Pioneer Alfred White
The Annual Willowtown Spring Fair will be held on Saturday, May 16 from noon to 5:00pm on Willow Place and, according to the Willowtown Association’s press release, “will feature an Alfred T. White impersonator, pony rides, face painting, standing games, races, food served by Jones Bar-B-Q of Atlantic Avenue, a blues music group, a raffle, […]
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