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Carpetbagging Protesters Stalk Jack the Horse, Again (and AGAIN!)

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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Jack the Horse Brunch Starts Today

Jack the Horse Tavern at 66 Hicks Street will begin serving Sunday Brunch today at 11:30 am.

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Jack the Horse Friendly, Needs Coaxing

Having dinner at Jack the Horse Tavern is like having dinner at a really good friend's house — they're great people, it's just their cooking is uneven.  What's a friend to do?  Do you not go back? But even though the meal can be questionable you always go home having had more fun than not.  […]

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The BHB Ten 2023: The Most Notable People of Brooklyn Heights This Year

It’s that time, for our annual list of ten people or groups of people living or working in Brooklyn Heights, who made an impact on our neighborhood, the city, the country, or the world this year. With input from everyone at BHB, here in no particular order (actually after the first three groups, alphabetically listed), are The […]

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The BHB Ten 2022: The Most Notable People of Brooklyn Heights This Year

It’s that time, for our annual list of ten people (or groups of people) living or working in Brooklyn Heights, who made an impact on our neighborhood, the city, the country, or the world this year. With input from everyone at BHB, here in no particular order are The Ten. 1.  City Councilmember Lincoln Restler Lincoln Restler […]

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Inga’s Bar Rates Rave Times Review

Inga’s Bar, at 66 Hicks Street (corner of Cranberry) opened in March and has already received a glowing review from New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells, who praises the innovative and delicious dishes emerging from its kitchen. He even lauds the cheeseburger, which your correspondent has enjoyed, calling it “a very good and unpretentious […]

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