Metropolitan Market recently opened at 150 Myrtle Avenue at Flatbush.
The large ground floor space at the Toren condominium building features a produce section, fresh bread, a full-service deli counter, a large specialty cheese section, as well as multiple aisles of groceries. More sections are coming soon, including sushi.
Metropolitan Market is conveniently located near the B/Q/R DeKalb station, the B54, and the entire MetroTech Center.
Please take two minutes to share Green Pets Spa’s Lucky Ant project page with all of your pet-loving friends. Together we can do this!
Only 10 days left to help Green Pets make its dream a reality!
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We are really excited that Lucky Ant, the crowdfunding company that works specifically with small businesses has made its way to Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, with its first FG/CH project being a Myrtle Avenue biz! Lucky Ant has committed to working with a few Myrtle Avenue and other local merchants over the next few months.
Small businesses are increasingly using crowdsourced financing as a way to fund their growth. Crowdfunding for businesses can be much easier than getting a loan, especially if the business has a proven track record, doesn’t need a lot of money and has a great idea on how to improve or expand. Locals supply the funds to make the plan a reality in exchange for some VIP treatment, rewards and perks.
First business up – Green Pets Spa located at 464 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon! In exchange for helping Green Pets achieve its goal of a brand new backyard space, which will include lots of greening and benches for pets and pet owners, local contributors will be lavished with discounted prices on pet nail trimming, pet grooming, short-term doggy day care, overnight pet boarding and up to a generous 15 days of doggy daycare.
Interested in getting one of the deals? Please take a couple minutes to check out Green Pets’ Lucky Ant Project Page to find our more and to contribute. Lucky Ant has also set up an iPad for contributions at Green Pets. Only 26 days remaining to help Green Pets reach their goal! Together we can do this!
Green Pets Spa is located at 572 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson Place and Classon Avenue and can be reached at 718.230.8300 for further details.
pic: Kenji, Twain from Green Pets’ dog
NYCDOT is installing a new bus shelter for the southbound B69 on Vanderbilt @ Myrtle!
Shelters make traveling by public transit more pleasant for everyone. They provide seating and protection from the elements for waiting passengers. Shelters also add light to the street at night.
The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership asked DOT to install a number of bus shelters, including this one. Due to the many cellar doors and other obstructions on Myrtle Avenue itself, most of our requests could not be accepted by DOT.
Connecticut Muffin at 423 Myrtle Avenue (corner of Clinton Avenue) is hiring. Interested in the available barista positions? Drop resume off at the store or email to hrcm23@gmail.com.
We connected one lucky group of young people participating in University Settlement’s summer program at the Ingersoll Community Center with City Growers, the non-profit arm of Brooklyn Grange. Earlier this week, the young people got a guided tour of the new roof top farm right here in the Brooklyn Navy Yard! City Growers hopes to announce a fall farm tour schedule soon – we’ll keep you posted!
Green Pets Spa has only 17 days to make its dream a reality! Please help them to reach their goal.
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We are really excited that Lucky Ant, the crowdfunding company that works specifically with small businesses has made its way to Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, with its first FG/CH project being a Myrtle Avenue biz! Lucky Ant has committed to working with a few Myrtle Avenue and other local merchants over the next few months.
Small businesses are increasingly using crowdsourced financing as a way to fund their growth. Crowdfunding for businesses can be much easier than getting a loan, especially if the business has a proven track record, doesn’t need a lot of money and has a great idea on how to improve or expand. Locals supply the funds to make the plan a reality in exchange for some VIP treatment, rewards and perks.
First business up – Green Pets Spa located at 464 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon! In exchange for helping Green Pets achieve its goal of a brand new backyard space, which will include lots of greening and benches for pets and pet owners, local contributors will be lavished with discounted prices on pet nail trimming, pet grooming, short-term doggy day care, overnight pet boarding and up to a generous 15 days of doggy daycare.
Interested in getting one of the deals? Please take a couple minutes to check out Green Pets’ Lucky Ant Project Page to find our more and to contribute. Lucky Ant has also set up an iPad for contributions at Green Pets. Only 26 days remaining to help Green Pets reach their goal! Together we can do this!
Green Pets Spa is located at 572 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson Place and Classon Avenue and can be reached at 718.230.8300 for further details.
Eladia’s Kids, the childcare and preschool for kids ages 3 months to 5 years will open this Fall at 175 Vanderbilt, just south of Myrtle Avenue.
With other locations in the local area, Eladia’s has been in the neighborhood for more than 20 years.
Check out the Eladia’s Kids website and feel free to give them a call at 718.230.7560. Registration is currently open.
Green Pets Spa has only 17 days to make its dream a reality! Please help them to reach their goal.
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We are really excited that Lucky Ant, the crowdfunding company that works specifically with small businesses has made its way to Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, with its first FG/CH project being a Myrtle Avenue biz! Lucky Ant has committed to working with a few Myrtle Avenue and other local merchants over the next few months.
Small businesses are increasingly using crowdsourced financing as a way to fund their growth. Crowdfunding for businesses can be much easier than getting a loan, especially if the business has a proven track record, doesn’t need a lot of money and has a great idea on how to improve or expand. Locals supply the funds to make the plan a reality in exchange for some VIP treatment, rewards and perks.
First business up – Green Pets Spa located at 464 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon! In exchange for helping Green Pets achieve its goal of a brand new backyard space, which will include lots of greening and benches for pets and pet owners, local contributors will be lavished with discounted prices on pet nail trimming, pet grooming, short-term doggy day care, overnight pet boarding and up to a generous 15 days of doggy daycare.
Interested in getting one of the deals? Please take a couple minutes to check out Green Pets’ Lucky Ant Project Page to find our more and to contribute. Lucky Ant has also set up an iPad for contributions at Green Pets. Only 26 days remaining to help Green Pets reach their goal! Together we can do this!
Green Pets Spa is located at 572 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson Place and Classon Avenue and can be reached at 718.230.8300 for further details.
Eladia’s Kids, the childcare and preschool for kids ages 3 months to 5 years will open this Fall at 175 Vanderbilt, just south of Myrtle Avenue.
With other locations in the local area, Eladia’s has been in the neighborhood for more than 20 years.
Check out the Eladia’s Kids website and feel free to give them a call at 718.230.7560. Registration is currently open.
Wally’s Square Root Cafe at 582 Myrtle Avenue gets a big nod from CBS Radio in its digital article titled, “New York City’s Top 5 Breakfast Restaurants.”
Noted in the article are Wally’s Not French Toast (2 slices of grilled brioche sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, served with two strips of bacon and sides of nutella, jam and real maple syrup) and Wally’s Green Eggs & Ham(scrambled eggs with pesto and spinach served over ham on grilled challah, topped with hand grated romano and a side of homefries and mesculin greens).
Wally’s also serves breakfast all day long and serves Brooklyn-based gourmet coffee roaster, Kitten Coffee.
Wally’s Square Root Cafe is located at 582 Myrtle Avenue, at the corner of Classon. They can be reached by phone at 718.230.7077.
Hey, party people, Dope Jams turns six this week! Stop in and ring in this new year with them.
Dope Jams 6 Year Anniversary Party will take place on Saturday, August 25th from 10pm to 6am. Music by Francis Englehardt and Paul Nickerson w/special guest DJ, Funmi Ononaiye. Donation: $5 (w/membership); $15 (w/o).
Dope Jams is located at 580 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon. For more info, check them out at Celebrate Life or give them a call: 718.622.7977.
Hope to see you there. As the invite states: dress to sweat!
Thank you to all who came out for the Myrtle Avenue Farm Stand Third Annual Health Fair Event! Shoppers were able to receive information from the NYC Department and Health and participate in a market tour to learn more about how to use their EBT cards and get the most bang for their buck. They were also able to learn more about the Greene Hill Food Coo-op and have a taste of their healthy & affordable walnut, apple and celery snack. Last but not least, Myrtle Eats Fresh Community Chef Oliver was there giving samples of his Beets in Orange Sauce recipe, it was delic! Try it at home:
Beets in Orange Sauce
4 – 6 Servings
2 Bunches of Beets – Wash and Scrub; Remove Tops
1 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
3/4 Cup Orange Juice
3 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
2 Tsp. Grated Orange Rind
1/8 Tsp. Ground Allspice
1 ½ Tbsp. Cornstarch
1 Tbsp. Honey
2 Tbsp. Butter
Water for Boiling
Steps:
1) Place prepared beets in large saucepan / stockpot Cover completely with boiling water
2) Add the vinegar and cook for 20 Minutes or until beets are tender
3) Drain beets, SAVING 1/4 CUP OF LIQUID! Skin and dice the cooked beets – BE CAREFUL – and set aside
4) Combine saved liquid, orange Juice, orange rind, lemon juice and allspice in the saucepan and slowly mix in cornstarch
5) Bring to a Boil while stirring
6) Continue to cook until sauce thickens
7) Slowly stir in honey and butter and pour over beets & serve!
Missed this week? No problem! We are on the corner of North Portland and Myrtle Avenues every Wednesday, now through Nov 7th, 2012, from 4-7PM.
We accept EBT/WIC/Health Bucks/cash.
See you at the market!
Calling local artists! Here’s 
a unique opportunity to display your work on Myrtle Avenue!
By ‘breaking down the walls’ of the traditional private art gallery, Myrtle Windows Gallery brings two-dimensional art to the public arena via storefront windows, where it is accessible to anyone simply walking down the street. The initiative helps bring together artists, businesses, and the community in a dialogue about art and the boundaries of ‘public’ space.
The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership seeks existing two-dimensional works of art (paintings, prints, photographs, collage, mixed media, etc.) for temporary installation in 10 storefront windows on Myrtle Avenue between Classon and Vanderbilt beginning in October 2012 for one month (dates to be determined).
• The artworks should relate to the exhibition’s theme, This is Brooklyn. What defines or represents Brooklyn for you? How would you describe Brooklyn’s people, sites or vibe? It’s past, present or future?
• If accepted, artworks must arrive ready to hang. The Partnership will not frame or fit any pieces with hanging hardware.
• Although artworks of any size will be considered, pieces of at least 30” in one dimension (either length or width) tend to have a more impactful presence in the storefront space. Some windows can accommodate very large pieces.
• If the artist chooses to offer pieces for sale, the Partnership will receive a small commission on each sale, to be negotiated with the artist prior to the exhibition. Given that community accessibility is a key component of this initiative, the Partnership hope to exhibit works at a broad range of prices.
The installation system serves to create a uniform look that unifies the exhibit, and displays work in a way that highlights and protects the work itself. The system includes a solar shade to provide a clean backdrop for the artwork while maintaining light and view through to the interior of the shop. A cable hanging system allows the artwork to hang in the window in front of the shade. See examples above.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit the following materials by September 12, 2012 to meredith@myrtleavenue.org.
• Brief artist statement and brief description of the submitted artworks, including how each interprets the theme, This is Brooklyn.
• Up to 5 artwork images with index listing title, medium, and dimensions for each artwork. Please combine photos in a zip folder or pdf.
• Current resume
Preference will be given to artists based in NYC, and especially those based in Brooklyn. The Partnership will not provide insurance to cover the art during this exhibition. However, the artist has the option to secure his/her own policy to cover potential theft or damage to the works while installed in the storefronts. Artists will be required to sign a liability waiver. For more information, visit www.myrtleavenue.org or contact meredith@myrtleavenue.org (email preferred).
Photo: Social Comfort by Anne Lafond at Anima
Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 22nd, is our third annual Farm Stand Health Fair! Come by and talk to representatives from the the NYC Department of Health, a nutritionist from Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center, learn about the Green Hill Food Cop-op and how to become a member, and receive a market tour that tells you how to use your EBT card and get the best bang for buck at farmer’s markets! Everyone who participates in a tour receives a $2 Health Buck that can be spent right there at the Farm Stand!
The Farm Stand is located on the corner of North Portland and Myrtle Avenues every Wednesday, now through Nov 7th, 2012, from 4-7PM.
We accept EBT/WIC/Health Bucks/cash.
Participating farmers are:
Fresh Veggies from J. Glebocki Farms
Maple Syrup from Poorfarm Farm
Apple Cider & Fresh Fruit from Migliorelli Farm via Farmer’s Web
Honey from Tremblay Apiaries
Jam from Beth’s Farm Kitchen via Farmer’s Web
For more information contact Kassy Nystrom at 718-230-1689 or kassy@myrtleavenue.org.
“Are you ready to rock-rock y’all, to the beat y’all? Keep on and you don’t stop rockin’ on.” Okay, not exactly a freestyle, but thanks to Salt N Pepa for the inspiration.
Teens, Adults — open mic night at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Walt Whitman Branch is this Wednesday, August 22nd from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Stop in! Perform or recite poetry, spoken word or freestyle it. Feel free to bring your own verse or, don’t worry, the librarians at Whitman will have something on hand for you.
Stop in or give the Whitman Branch a call at 718.935.0244 to sign-up in advance.
The BPL’s Walt Whitman Branch is located at 93 St. Edwards Street, just north of Myrtle (between Myrtle and Park).
We are really excited that Lucky Ant, the crowdfunding company that works specifically with small businesses has made its way to Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, with its first FG/CH project being a Myrtle Avenue biz! Lucky Ant has committed to working with a few Myrtle Avenue and other local merchants over the next few months.
Small businesses are increasingly using crowdsourced financing as a way to fund their growth. Crowdfunding for businesses can be much easier than getting a loan, especially if the business has a proven track record, doesn’t need a lot of money and has a great idea on how to improve or expand. Locals supply the funds to make the plan a reality in exchange for some VIP treatment, rewards and perks.
First business up – Green Pets Spa located at 464 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon! In exchange for helping Green Pets achieve its goal of a brand new backyard space, which will include lots of greening and benches for pets and pet owners, local contributors will be lavished with discounted prices on pet nail trimming, pet grooming, short-term doggy day care, overnight pet boarding and up to a generous 15 days of doggy daycare.
Interested in getting one of the deals? Please take a couple minutes to check out Green Pets’ Lucky Ant Project Page to find our more and to contribute. Lucky Ant has also set up an iPad for contributions at Green Pets. Only 26 days remaining to help Green Pets reach their goal! Together we can do this!
Green Pets Spa is located at 572 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson Place and Classon Avenue and can be reached at 718.230.8300 for further details.
The 8th Annual Fort Greene Park Literary Festival is this Saturday, 8/18! Join young writers ages 7 to 18 from the New York Writer’s Coalition summer workshops and acclaimed writers Jessica Hagedorn, Tayari Jones, and Earl Lovelace for an afternoon of readings in Fort Greene Park: This Saturday, August 18th at 3 PM. Free!
Yesterday we got on a bus and made our way to Flushing, Queens to visit the Queens Community House Pomonok Farmer’s Market & Garden. The market has two regional farmers and a table with the veggies from the Pomonok Community Garden. We tasted a delicious salad recipe featuring the flavor and health benefits of turnips and took a market tour to learn how and where to use EBT cards and/or participate in a cooking demonstration in order to receive $2 dollar Health Bucks to spend at participating farmer’s markets! Clickhere to learn more about the Health Buck Program.
It was a beautiful day and a pleasure to meet our neighbors in Queens who are also helping their community have access to fresh, affordable food!
The storms kept us from opening yesterday so we will be outside the Willoughby Senior Center tomorrow, Friday 8/17/12, from noon-2PM. The Senior Center is located at 105 North Portland Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 between Auburn Place and Flushing Avenue. See maphere. We have LOTS of sweet corn, great for that weekend BBQ!
For more information or questions contact Kassy Nystrom at 718-230-1689 or kassy@myrtleavenueorg.
See you at the market!
This week, the city installed new historic district signs in the Wallabout Historic District on Vanderbilt Avenue (between Myrtle and Park Avenues). The brown and white signs, a common sight on New York streets, help identify which areas of the city have been designated as historic districts. In addition to a map of the district, the signs also include a brief history to help passerby learn about the historic significance of the surrounding neighborhood.
The new historic district markers were paid for with funds raised by residents of the Wallabout Historic District and the surrounding blocks. The local fundraising was matched by a grant from the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
The Wallabout Historic District was created in 2011 and includes 55 historic wood-frame and masonry homes. The district has one of the highest concentrations of pre-Civil War homes in New York City.
The Give Gang, a new community-giving program, is directed by Michael “Zaki” Smith, one of the barbers at Miracle’s Barber Shop located at 473 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue and Hall Street. The goal of the program is just as the name implies…to give, and in this case, to those in need.
The Give Gang has partnered with Zaki’s workplace, Miracle’s Barber Shop, in this latest effort– a school supplies drive to benefit children at local shelters, including the Auburn Family Shelter here in Fort Greene.
Interested in donating? Please drop off supplies, including notebooks, pens, pencils, loose leaf paper, and book bags between now and August 31st to Miracle’s Barber Shop at 473 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue and Hall Street.
Call (347.406.2911) or email (thegivegang@gmail.com) the Give Gang with questions, to donate or to arrange a donations pickup.
Let’s help our kids be prepared for the new school year.
It’s a busy weekend for the Myrtle Eats Fresh Community Chefs! You can stop by and taste their healthy, affordable recipes at the following locations:
Chef Millie Davis – noon- 2 – Making a Nectarine $ Radish Salsa
Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center Health Fair
650 Fulton Street, NY (at Lafayette)
Chef Oliver Peters – 12:30-2:30 – Making a Tomato Basil Salad
Lafayette Gardens Family Day
Approximate address is 415 Lafayette. Family Day takes place on NYCHA Lafayette Gardens grounds.
When you visit you can also learn more about all Myrtle Eats Fresh programming and sign-up to get involved in the many community food projects going on now!
For more information or to hire a Community Chef for your event please contact Kassy Nystrom at 718-230-1689 or Kassy@myrtleavenue.org.
Chefs will be at the above events weather permitting.
credit: Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership
Burger Ur Way, the eco-friendly fast food burgers, wings and pizza eatery located at 354 Myrtle Avenue is open for biz! Stop in to say hello and to check out the daily $4.99 lunch special, which includes fries and a 16 oz soda (Monday: 2 Nathan’s hot dogs; Tuesday: steakburger; Wednesday: 4 piece wings; Thursday: turkey burger; Friday: Alaskan salmon burger; Saturday: steakburger topped w/turkey bacon; Sunday; 2 piece chicken tenders).
Burger UrWay’s mission is “to provide customers with the ultimate tasting experience by offering homemade burgers, wings and old-fashioned fries, made from the finest and freshest ingredients.” The steakburgers use 100% certified angus beef (see ‘meet the rancher’ section on their website.).
Burger UrWay is located at 354 Myrtle Avenue between Carlton and Adelphi.
Husband and wife team, Stuart and Clair Fraser are settling nicely into their The Owl & the PussycatSalon space. The salon is located at 154 Vanderbilt, just south of Myrtle Avenue. They’ve recently built out the backyard and basement space. They also offer free sangria on Saturdays (“Sangria Saturdays“) and french pressed coffee and iced tea every other day of the week to salon customers.
Events and salon teach-ins are planned on a regular basis, and yesterday was the salon’s first evening event, “Summer School.” Attendees were treated to swag bags filled with beauty and hair products and 4 quick presentations on topics including ‘enduring bridal beauty’, ‘the courage to do color’, ‘complexion secrets’ and ‘hair styling’. Here are a few pictures from the event.
The Owl & the Pussycat Salon is located at 154 Vanderbilt Avenue. Call them at 718.522.5697 for questions, appointments, consultations and to find out about upcoming events.
