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Tell Us About The Best Bite You Had In Brooklyn Heights In 2013

So, within the confines of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, what was the best thing you had to eat and drink in 2013?

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5 Things Bevacco And New Executive Chef Gabriele Corcos Can Learn From Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares

Long time BHB readers may recall that we predicted here in 2007 that the North Heights was poised to become a culinary hot spot. So, with the the debut of Gabriele Corcos at Bevacco Friday night and with the opening of Sociale two blocks down Henry Street planned for Monday (7/29) it’s hard not to […]

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Travel Site Wanders Brooklyn Heights With Pineapple Street Resident/Writer

Travel site Gadling takes a look at Brooklyn Heights through the eyes of Pineapple Street resident Elisabeth Eaves. The author of a book about stripping (“Bare”) and another about travel (“Wanderlust”), Eaves shouts out neighborhood favorites like Jack the Horse (she says it’s the best in Brooklyn Heights) and Vineapple.

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Cranberry Festival is On!

Pumpkin carver Hugh McMahon, nabe Jazzman Eric Loffswold, the Jack the Horsefolks and belly dancers are all at the Cranberry Street Festival (between Willow and Hicks) this afternoon. Check out Homer’s updates after the jump!

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More Details: Cranberry Street Fair This Saturday

More details have come our way for the 2012 Cranberry Street Fair this Saturday, October 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., from Hicks to Willow streets: While Eric Loffsfold and Bruce Edward play cool jazz throughout the day, take part in games and contests (count the cranberries and guess the weight of the pumpkin). Little […]

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BHB Merchant Directory Power List #1

The Brooklyn Heights Blog Directory is nearing the end of its first month. Here are the 5 most popular listings for September: Dellarocco’s of Brooklyn Jack the Horse Tavern Chez Moi Heights Cafe Picnic If you’d like have your Brooklyn Heights area business listed in our free directory email us – advertise AT brooklynheightsblog DOT […]

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‘Time Out’ Queries BHB’s Esteemed Founder Homer Fink: His Fave Heights Hotspots

Brooklyn Heights Blog’s esteemed founder, proprietor and Master of Ceremonies Homer Fink (a.k.a. John Loscalzo) is queried in this week’s Time Out New York regarding his take on Brooklyn’s best. He begins, “What I love about Brooklyn Heights is being this close to NYC, but being totally transported somewhere else.”

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Open Thread: The Best Burger In Brooklyn Heights

Here’s a juicy Open Thread for your consideration. As BHB continues its “Best of the Heights” weekly surveys, we fire up Post No. 6 with a hot one: “Best Burger.” What’s your favorite local joint for a satisfying patty? Oh so many choices… Jack the Horse Tavern or Siggy’s Salmon burger? Henry Street Ale? How […]

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Custom House: Brooklyn Heights At Last Has A Hang

It appears that Brooklyn Heights at last has a reliable neighborhood hang. While Jack the Horse Tavern draws a consistent crowd and Eammon’s of Brooklyn had its day, arguably there hasn’t been a true pub to stop by (and/or stay) for a beer or a splash of booze in the nabe for a decade-plus. A […]

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CBS Drama Person of Interest Shooting Here Wednesday

Residents of the North Heights take note – the CBS drama Person of Interest will be shooting in the area on Wednesday (9/5). We saw notices on Hicks and Henry Streets that cars must be moved by 10pm to avoid being towed away. Be sure to look for any postings wherever you may be parked […]

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