Sarai, 334 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn, NY, 11205

Sarai is a new yoga space located on a beautiful tree-lined block in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We offer daily classes for all levels, led by experienced, kind, and dedicated teachers. Its mission is to empower the community and foster its well-being through yoga, meditation, and music.

Sarai, 334 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn, NY, 11205

Through the practice of asana (physical postures), they are able to calm the mind, strengthen the body, develop stability, balance, and fluency, reform old habits that may have led to injury, learn to recognize nature’s patterns within us, and potentiate our wellbeing.

334 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn, NY, 11205

Learn more about Sarai and their offers HERE

154 VANDERBILT AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205

The B. Beauty Bar offers many services such as Hair Extensions, Wigs, Installs & Maintenance of Wigs, Ponytails, Hair Braiding, Natural Hair Care, Facials, Waxing, Sugaring, Eyebrow Tinting, and More!

154 VANDERBILT AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205

B. Beauty Bar also sells cosmetics and custom wig units.

154 VANDERBILT AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205

Book an appointment HERE

154 VANDERBILT AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205

With the arrival of new restaurants, the commercial strip along Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill continues to grow. So far in 2022, six new businesses signed leases and are ready to open their doors opened their doors on Myrtle Avenue. Below is a round-up of what’s new and what’s coming soon to the neighborhood:

Emerson Convenience

560 Myrtle Avenue

Emerson Convenience, 560 Myrtle Ave

Emerson Convenience
The new convenience store and smoke shop just opened in Clinton Hill! Enjoy a unique variety of flavors in cigars, vapes, and more.

560Myrtle (Emerson and Classon). Open every day from 5 pm till midnight.

SARAI – YOGA & MEDITATION

334 Myrtle Avenue

SARAI
The new yoga and meditation studio just opened in Fort Greene, offering a wide variety of classes all week.

334 Myrtle (Adelphi and Washington Park). Open every day. Read more here

BEAUTY SALON

154 Vanderbilt Avenue

The B. Beauty Bar, offers many services such as Hair Extensions, Wigs, Installs & Maintenance of Wigs, Ponytails, Hair Braiding, Natural Hair Care, Facials, Waxing, Sugaring, Eyebrow Tinting, and More! They also sell cosmetics and custom wig units.

154 Vanderbilt Avenue. Book Online

SOMETHING NEW

472 Myrtle Avenue

Stay tuned for more information about this new spot.

UPS Store

The UPS Store in Clinton Hill on Myrtle is set up to open this winter. This is a good addition for the neighborhood, that have just one UPS location on the Fort Greene side. Mode details to come soon.

Century Medical and Dental Center

Century Medical and Dental Center

Century Medical and Dental Center is getting ready to open on Myrtle. The new primary care doctor office offer services like primary care physicians and internal medicine doctors provide highly personalized and comprehensive primary care services. Stay tuned for more information.

TBHC Cancer Research Center

More information to come soon!

Eisenberger Orthodontics

549 Myrtle Avenue

549 Myrtle Avenue

This will be the third location after, Williamsburg and Boro Park. Eisenberger Orthodontics will offer all dental services here, from cleaning to Invisalign & Braces! More Details to come soon.

Interested in opening a business on Myrtle Avenue? Click here to find a list of available storefronts and local retail market data.

We’ve all had that moment — we’re watching a movie and suddenly we can’t help but yell, “I’ve been there!” or better yet “That’s my neigborhood” Now, that we all have to be inside apart of others and we have some extra time to do things that we usually postponed. We have for you a compilation of  movies that have been filmed in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, perfect for this quarantine.

• Munich (2005): Based on the true story of the Black September aftermath, about the five men chosen to eliminate the ones responsible for that fateful day

• Mo’ Better Blues (1990): Jazz trumpeter Bleek Gilliam makes questionable decisions in his professional and romantic lives

Munich

• Fighting (2009): In New York City, a young counterfeiter is introduced to the world of underground street fighting by a seasoned scam artist, who becomes his manager on the bare-knuckling brawling circuit

• Clockers (1995): Young drug pushers in the projects of Brooklyn live hard dangerous lives, trapped between their drug bosses and the detectives out to stop them.

• Strapped (1993 TV Movie): Ex-con attempting to go straight runs accross serious problems. His girlfriend gets arrested for dealing crack to an undercover police officer. In a desperate attempt to get the charges dropped against his woman, he strikes deal with weapons cop(Michael Biehn) to turn in local gun dealers. How ever, the D.A. is not satisfied with the results, resulting in some serious game playing and double crossing

• Pariah (I) (2011): A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression

• Def by Temptation (1990): An evil succubus is preying on libidinous black men in New York City, and all that stands in her way is a minister-in-training, an aspiring actor, and a cop who specializes in cases involving the supernatural.

• The Education of Sonny Carson (1974): A gifted young man is caught up in gang life

• Nasty Baby (2015): A close-knit trio navigates the idea of creating life, while at the same time being confronted with a brutal scenario.
  

  The Education of Sonny Carson

• Dave Chappelle’s Block Party (2005)A mix of Dave Chappelle’s sketch comedy and musical interludes, inspired in part by the 1973 documentary Wattstax.

• 7E (2013) A young man struggles with unexplained events inside of a New York apartment where tenants are not who they appear to be.

• My Brother’s War (2005) On the day of her engagement, Grace Kieler finds her family and fiancé divided on political matters. With her future husband off to join the Union army and her brother vowing loyalty to the Confederates, she is torn. She promises her father that she will protect and care for her brother. 
• Jeremy(2014): A lesbian couple’s relationship is tested when their eleven year old son is accused of molesting a five year old girl in kindergarten.
• Gale (I): 24 year old young dumb and barely full of cum, Gale Mercury, a stoner, a womanizer and somewhat of a porn addict living in his mother’s basement.
• Lucifer’s Bride (2015) Stacy has a little problem…
• The Recipe (2014) A young couple’s traumatic breakup forces 6 friends living in Brooklyn to reevaluate relationships and their definition of love.

Ladies Love Leo Littles

• Ladies Love Leo Littles: A Lesson in Chivalry (2018)

• Lucky Spot While reaching for a fallen cheese doodle, Ben discovers he controls the fate of his hapless Brooklyn baseball team depending on where he sits.
• Little Pumpkin (2008) In the midst of his parents’ divorce, a 5 year old boy seeks out friendship with a gift his father left behind for him. 
• Fort Dracula (2004) The Count is alive but not well in Brooklyn. He’s been ousted from his ancestral home, which has been slated for demolition by city officials.
• The Buzzard (2008) A struggling author hung up over his ex-girlfriend comes face to face with a threatening stranger who calls himself the Black Buzzard.
• 1st Dates (2011) A young woman soon learns that her rash decisions have dire consequences in her search for love.
• White Sugar in a Black Pot (2011) What appears to be a good opportunity for a diligent mother and her family to move ahead, forces her to make one of the toughest decisions of her life.

My Brothers War

• Gun Metal Ghosts A Renegade Cop faces off against a corrupt Multi-International conglomerate while pursuing an Anti-Hero Vigilante only to learn they both share the same enemy.
• Morgan’s Trying, Guys (2017 )
• Drugs 101 (2010) Drug 101 is a story of an African American family who tries to use the illicit drug trade to free themselves from poverty and provide a safe haven for their children.
• Love and the Small Print (2012) Three couples navigate life-changing decisions caused by dramatic events in their relationships; but not all of them survive with their sanity or their lives intact.
• A Cup of Coffee (2015)
• Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019): Brittany, a hilarious New Yorker who always knows how to have a good time, but at 27, her late-night adventures and early-morning walks-of-shame are starting to catch up to her.
  

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The holiday season brings many opportunities to spread cheer by giving back. Here are some ways to give food, toys, and clothes to neighbors in need:

MYRTLE AVENUE TOY DRIVE

Help to give cheer to local children by donating toys to the annual Myrtle Avenue Toy Drive which will serve families living in NYCHA’s Ingersoll and Whitman Houses.

New unwrapped toys can be donated at the following locations:

[salon]718 – 456 Myrtle Ave
Hair & Co. Salon – 487 Myrtle Ave
Apple Bank – 418 Myrtle Ave
Just Because Salon – 141 Carlton Ave
Tipsy – 584 Myrtle Ave
Corkscrew Wines – 489 Myrtle Ave

VOLUNTEER LOCALLY

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is always looking for volunteers to
help with the Fort Greene & Farragut Fresh Pantry, which has been providing free groceries to families in need since 2015. Join us and dozens of volunteers and organizational partners as we continue to meet local food insecurity by signing up for a shift. To sign up and for a full list of local volunteer options, visit myrtleavenue.org/volunteer

MYRTLE NEIGHBORS FUND

Generous support from neighbors allows the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership to provide free programs for the community, including our food pantry, youth employment programs,
and more. All donations are tax-deductible. Make an end-of-year donation at myrtleavenue.org/donate

Enjoy a Postcard Perfect Stroll on Myrtle Avenue Twinkling lights, holiday windows, and decorated trees. All the perfect backdrops for your holiday photos can be found at Myrtle Avenue this year. Grab a hot cocoa and enjoy a holiday stroll! Plus if you are lucky enough you will find Santa’s mailbox at your favorite business. Don’t forget to share your Christmas adventures and tag us @myrtleavebklyn

Locations:

1. Holiday Tree
Fort Greene Park

2. Jill Linsdey Store
370 Myrtle Ave
(Adelphi & Clermont)

3. 21 Tara
388 Myrtle Ave
(Clermont & Vanderbilt)

4. Joe and Sal’s Pizzeria
353 Myrtle Ave
(Carlton & Adelphi)

5. Peck’s
455A Myrtle Ave
(Waverly & Washington)

6. Indulge Kitchen Supplies
469 Myrtle Ave
(Washington & Hall)

7. Tepango Taqueria
568 Myrtle Ave
(Emmerson & Classon)

There won’t be any complaints about the cold when you have a FREE hot chocolate in hand! From authentic Mexican to French cocoa powder, Myrtle Avenue has some of the best options in Brooklyn for hot cups of cocoa. And you get to enjoy it for for FREE while you shop on Myrtle Avenue.

1️⃣ SHOP LOCAL

The most important thing to do is to shop at Myrtle Avenue’s local business. Spend $25 or more at these local shops and you’ll be able to claim a FREE cup from your choice of these great local eateries:

• Jill Lindsey Store at 370 Myrtle Ave
• Green in BKLYN at 432 Myrtle Ave
• 21 Tara at 388 Myrtle Ave
• Indulge Kitchen Supplies at 469 Myrtle Ave

2️⃣ DRINK LOCAL

After spending $25 or more in some of these stores, you will get a ticket to exchange for a FREE couop of hot chocolate at one of the coffee shops participating.

• TB Coffee House at 578 Myrtle Ave
• Peck’s at 455A Myrtle Ave
• Locals at 32 Myrtle Ave

Need some holiday gift ideas? Check out our Myrtle Avenue Gift Guide!

Promotion Valid from Saturday, November 27th to Friday, December 24th.

SEE ALL THE HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN FORT GREENE & CLINTON HILL HERE

Last year around this time, the world looked a little different. We were mostly looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving virtually during the pandemic. But thankfully, Thanksgiving 2021 is shaping up to look more how we remember it.

Petee’s Pies, (646) 494-3630, visit: thanksgiving.peteespie.com

If your plans this year are to really make an impactful dinner or  If you don’t want to spend your Thanksgiving holiday standing in a kitchen, that’s okay. Either way,  you can still enjoy all the Thanksgiving classics (and then some), courtesy of local shops and restaurants who’ll be offering prepared food options or serving meals on this annual day of feasting and having all the ingredients and kitchen tools you need.

THE WHOLE MEAL

PUTNAM’S PUB & COOKER  |  419 Myrtle, corner of Clinton Ave
As is their tradition, this cozy neighborhood pub will be serving up a full and traditional Thanksgiving dinner (a limited regular menu will also be available). To make reservations (limited capacity due to COVID) or pre-order “to go”, call the restaurant at (347) 799-2382.

PECK’S  |  455A Myrtle, between Washington & Waverly Aves
This year, Peck’s is putting together some traditional T-Day sides. Visit the shop or call at (347) 689-4969 for ordering and pick-up information.

DESSERTS

Petee’s Pies, (646) 494-3630, visit: thanksgiving.peteespie.com

PETEE’S PIES  |  505 Myrtle, between Ryerson & Grand
Pumpkin, apple, pecan…those are just the start of Petee’s Thanksgiving pie menu, which includes 18-holiday pie options including their very popular “junior” size. You have until  Sunday, November 21 to place your order for whole pies online here.

BROOKLYN SWEET SPOT |  366 Myrtle Ave, between Adelphi & Clermont
Another good option for this Thanksgiving is Brooklyn Sweet Spot, which has lots of great holiday dessert options, from its famous cupcake flavors to cheesecakes, pies, brownies, and more. Place your order by calling (718) 522-2577 or email bksweetspot@gmail.com

LIBATIONS

It is not a celebration without wine. Luckily, most of Myrtle Avenue’s WINE & SPIRITS shops will be open even on Thanksgiving day for pick up and delivery. And to help save a few bucks, you’ll be able to find pre-pack deals on wine, too.

Gnarly Vines

TIPSY |  489 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205, 347-599-1672
The local wine shop offers a comfortable environment to learn about and shop for quality wines and spirits in case you don’t know what to bring to your friends’ giving reunion. Wines are available for all price ranges from a variety of regions. They also offer a delivery service, for more info email cheers@shoptipsy.com

CORKSCREW WINES |  584 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205,  (718) 230-9463
Corkscrew Wines’ menu includes 11 varieties of wine, with a mix of red, white, sparkling, rose, orange and dessert wines available.

GNARLY VINES |  350 Myrtle Ave, between Carlton & Adelphi
From $6 to $600 per bottle, Gnarly Vines specializes in small production, handcrafted wines made by winemakers who employ sustainable and stricter agricultural methods whenever possible. Most importantly, Brian and his staff will not put wine on their shelves unless they themselves approve.

MAKING YOUR OWN DINNER?

Making the whole meal? If you are in a Julia Child mood and you are planning on making the whole dinner, we have good news for you. Myrtle Avenue is home to stores that can help you with last-minute kitchen tools.

Indulge Kitchen Supplies |  469 Myrtle Ave, between Washington Ave. & Hall St. – 347-889-6629

From last-minute kitchen tools to table decorations and all in between, Indulge will be your 911 number to deal if you are in a hurry that day!

PETEE’S PIES  |  505 Myrtle, between Ryerson & Grand
Want to bake but still hesitant about the pie crust? Good news, Petee’s pie – Pie Kit- has the ingredients you need to make the most phenomenal butter pie crust from scratch: local high-fat butter from Ronnybrook dairy, pre-measured organic pastry, and all-purpose flour from Champlain Valley milling, sea salt, and organic fair trade sugar. If you love Petee’s pies, imagine how fantastic it will be to bake Petee’s recipes in your own oven! Find more about it here.

Be sure to wear a mask if visit local shops!

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Storefront Window Painting Holidays 2021-2022

CALL FOR ARTISTS: “Myrtle Wonderland” 

The storefront art activation is designed to boost holiday spirit, entertain residents and attract new customers to experience Myrtle Avenue’s variety of retail, restaurant and event offerings. This is a perfect opportunity to spend some “socially-distanced” outdoor time with family and friends, continuing through January. 

We are looking for three artists to design and paint two storefronts (each) on Myrtle Avenue. The windows should be holiday-themed and relate to the business the storefront belongs to. There is an artist honorarium of $300 per window. Materials are not included. 

To Apply:

Send a photo of past work or related content, and a brief summary of your proposed design for the storefront windows (just a couple of sentences is sufficient) to claudia@myrtleavenue.org by Nov 8.

Timeline:

• November 1-8: Artist applications open
• November 10: Artists selected and notified
• November 15-19: Artist will mock up designs, share with business owner for approval, and schedule day to paint
• November 29 – December 3: Window painting

Note: All windows would be installed by Dec 3, 2021

For more information, reachout to Claudia Rincon claudia@myrtleavenue.org

DANCE PARTY

Join the Monster mash/ thriller dance party lead by Mr. Chung from PS 20 from 4:30 pm at the Myrtle Avenue plaza and show your best moves.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult!

Masks required. 

Public art installations aim to transform Myrtle Avenue’s public spaces into temporary homes for art, highlighting our community’s creative spirit, creating a sense of place, and changing the way people experience our public spaces. This Summer Myrtle Avenue is the place to visit if you want to experience a day full of public art!

Myrtle Avenue Tape Mural

by Kuki

Myrtle Avenue Tape Art by Kuki at 347 Myrtle Photo by Renzo Grande

“Stay Up”

by Mz. Icar 

Stay up! by Mz. Icar at Bravo Supermarket

Carlton Triangle -Tape Art

by Kuki

Tape Art at Carlton Triangle by Kuki. Photo by Grunell- Skot Gilmore

Public Art Installation

by Rashida Abuwala

Rashida Abuwala Art Installation at 493 Myrtle. Photo by Renzo Grande

“Watching”

by Jack Ketteler

“Watching” by Jack Ketteler at Myrtle Avenue Plaza

More  participatory Public Art is expected to pop up on Myrtle Avenue this Summer.

Indulge Kitchen Grand Opening at 469 Myrtle Avenue

Indulge Kitchen supplies caters just as much to the home chef as it does to the polished professional, offering an impressive array of cutlery and high-quality knives alongside industrial restaurant-grade tools. Feel free to lose yourself in the floor-to-ceiling stacks, but if at any point you’re having a hard time deciding between brands, just ask the staff—they’re always willing to share their knowledge.

Cookie cutters. Indulge Kitchen at 469 Myrtle Avenue

Along with bright, fun products such as the very unique cookie cutters sets, there are tons of small appliances perfect for NYC apartments.

Indulge Kitchen 469 Myrtle Avenue

Stop by to say hi to the owners Amy and Luis and get you something to keep cooking at home.

Indulge Kitchen 469 Myrtle Avenue

Indulge Kitchen Supplies at 469 Myrtle Avenue.

MYRTLE AVENUE’S EVENTS ARE BACK AND WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF IT!

We are beyond excited to be able to host events again (under limited capacity) on Myrtle Avenue this year and you can be part of it. Do you have any special talent? Are you an artist? Musician? Caricaturist?  Do you read tarot cards? If it’s anything fun, we want to know about you!

Who We’re Looking For

The opportunities for showcasing local talent is endless, and we are happy to hear from anyone at anytime. Specifically, we are currently looking for local artists who can help with:

• Visual Artists (for various temporary public art installations)
• Outdoor Projections (projector, equipment + technician)
• Musicians (solo, duos, or groups)
• Caricature Artist
• Tarot Card Readers
• Graphic Designers
• Photographers
• Illustrators
• Zumba teachers

How to Apply

The talent program is a paid program open to anybody —whether you are a business, a building owner, a resident, or you work in the area. Once you submit your application we will be in touch.

Register HERE! For questions, please reach out to claudia@myrtleavenue.org and follow @myrtlebklyn for updates.

Thank you, and we look forward to receiving your submissions!

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn

CARING FOR STREET TREES NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

You can help keep Myrtle Avenue’s street trees in good condition. Volunteer in our Adopt-a-Tree Pit Program that goes from April 15th to October 31st and helps us to maintain a tree pit watered and clean in your block, in front of your building, or close by. 

Myrtle Avenue Tree Pit

GET YOUR OWN TREE ON MYRTLE AVENUE

Adopt- A- Tree Pit Program is open to anybody —whether you are a business, a building owner, a resident, or you work in the area. Once you registered we will have a short training session.

Register HERE! For questions, please reach out to kristin@myrtleavenue.org and follow @myrtlebklyn for updates.

If you’re a fan of Korean food (as we are) and amazing service with the most friendly people, this new Korean restaurant in Myrtle Avenue will be your spot to go for a casual weeknight dinner in our beloved neighborhood. Woori Korean Restaurant in Fort Greene serves the most delicious gimbap and a full menu featuring authentic cuisine from Korea.

Dolsot Bibim Bap (Hot Stone Rice Bowl), Misso soup, Beff Kimbap (Korean Sushi)

The decoration makes Woori Korean Restaurant one of the best spots in Brooklyn to have an amazing lunch, lovely date night, or just enjoy Korean comfort food with friends

Dolsot Bibim Bap (Hot Stone Rice Bowl)

Stop by to say hi to the friendliest staff who are ready to take your pick-up and delivery orders.

Woori Korean Restaurant Friendly Staff

Woori Korean Restaurant, at 336 Myrtle Avenue.