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Spring Scavenger Hunt on March 30, 11am-1pm

 

Spring is here and to celebrate we are calling on all kid sleuths, detectives, and private eyes to join us on Saturday, March 30, from 11am – 1pm (rescheduled from 3/23) for our FREE Spring Scavenger Hunt on Myrtle Avenue!!! See below for the event schedule and details about how to hunt and what you need to do to win your very own GOODIE BAG! 

How to Hunt?

    • Pick up a Myrtle Ave Spring Scavenger Hunt card from our tent located on the Myrtle Ave Plaza (corner of Myrtle Ave & Hall St).
    • Then find all 8 animals in storefront windows on Myrtle Ave (between Adelphi & Classon) and write the name of the business under each animal on the front of the card.
    • After you complete the card, return it to us to receive a GOODIE BAG full of candy and prizes and to enjoy a special interactive show, Women’s Her-Story Game: We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest!

Also enjoy a FREE book from our partners at Brooklyn Book Bodega, Balloon Animals by Sparkly Faces, Easter Family Crafting Event by Growth Mindset Learning Labs and Girl Scout cookies! Why not make a day of it by stopping for brunch at one of Myrtle Ave’s many delicious options or by checking out one of our local shops for your Spring & Easter needs (flowers, baking supplies, egg dying kits, & more). Stay tuned for a list of brunch spots and local shops!

Activities Schedule
11:00am – 1:00pm:
Scavenger Hunt, FREE books from Brooklyn Book Bodega, & Girl Scout cookies. (corner of Myrtle & Hall St.). Balloon Twisting by Sparkly Faces (Myrtle Ave btwn Clinton & Waverly Ave.)

12:00 – 2:00pm: Join the Growth Mindset Learning Lab team for a special Easter Family Crafting Event. Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity! (381 Myrtle Ave & Clermont Ave). Treats provided by Nicole Rose Cakes & Supplies.

12:30pm:
Women’s Her-Story Game: We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest!
Test your knowledge of radical movement makers in women’s history. From Ella Baker to Audre Lorde, radical change is not for the faint of heart. Take the journey with us, as we connect with women who transformed history. This is a hands-on Women’s Her-Story Game for the entire family. Laugh, learn, and play with history, culture, and community change makers. (Myrtle Plaza @ Steuben St.) Presented by Bridges: A Pan-Afrikan ARTS Movement and Urban Stages.

Performers
Wéma Ragophala is the founder of Bridges: A Pan-Afrikan ARTS Movement.  She is a theater director, writer, performing artist, teaching artist, and community organizer. Wéma directed Sankofa Project, The Homecoming Queen, Grown Adorable Adult, In Her Memory. Wéma also wrote, performed, and toured her solo performance work, Roots, Rhythm, and Revolution, about an artist finding the courage to mobilize a movement for community empowerment. She has been featured as a StooPs Bed Stuy artist, and commissioned by Brooklyn Public Library to create works on arts and activism. She is a 2024 Laundromat Project Create Change Artist Fellow.

Malcolm Melendez is a 19-year-old musician who plays the double bass, electric bass, and cello. He is planning to attend college as a music performance major in the fall of 2024. He enjoys playing all types of music, especially classical and jazz. His music roots started at the Noel Pointer Foundation and he has recently played at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall.

Balloon Twisting by Sparkly Faces has more than 7 years of experience, specializing in balloon twisting, face painting, glitter tattoos and so much more. Balloon options to include flowers, swords, hearts & animals (dogs, cats, bunnies & more)

SPECIAL THANK YOU to event partner Brooklyn Book Bodega, artwork by @TheSonaArts and Myrtle’s small businesses – We HEART you!

 

Restaurant Week 2024

Myrtle Avenue Restaurant Week is back! 15 restaurants along Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, are offering 3-course sit-down dining deals at price points for every budget. For $20, $30 or $40, taste cuisines from Cambodia to Italy, Mexico to Nepal, and everywhere in between.

All offers include three-courses available during the participating restaurant’s dinner hours for dine-in service only.
Tax and gratuity are not included in the listed price. Prices are per person and plates cannot be shared.

Now Open: Rosticceria Evelina

This cozy and inviting spot, from the folks behind the much-loved Evelina in Fort Greene, pairs the best elements of your favorite cocktail bar with delicious Italian homestyle comfort food. Diners can enjoy indoor seating at the front bar, tables in the main dining section, or the covered, climate controlled outdoor garden open year-round.

Some menu highlights include:
✅ Dinner Appetizers – Jamón ibérico croquettes; Brussels sprouts & tuscan kale; Artichokes alla romana 
✅ Dinner Mains (Baked) – Pizzas: Bianca, Carbonara, Diavola; Crepe mushroom lasagna
✅ Dinner Mains (Roasted) – Organic rotisserie chicken from upstate New York’s Snowdance Farm; Smash cheeseburger
✅ Desserts – Basque-style cheesecake; tiramisu

The beverage program includes a full cocktail menu (we recommend the popular favorite – ‘Two to Mango’ made with mezcal, tequila, mango, passionfruit, Calabrian chili, & lime), along with wine served by the bottle or glass, as well as a selection of beers. 

Dine-in reservations via Resy.

Pickup and delivery orders can be made here.

Rosticceria Evelina
📍455 Myrtle Ave (btwn Waverly & Washington)
Currently serving dinner 
Mon-Sat, 5 – 10 PM
Brunch and extended hours, coming soon. 

New Business Spotlight: Ark Esthetics

Ark Esthetics is “Where Luxury Meets Orthodontics” in Clinton Hill. The beautiful and luxurious space is conveniently located at 549 Myrtle Avenue, and is the perfect setting to meet your personal orthodontic needs. 

Led by their team of motivated board certified orthodontists and technicians, Ark’s goal is to deliver above and beyond the ‘typical office visit’ experience. 

Ark Esthetics specialties include:
✅ Orthodontics (whitening, braces and other ways to improve misaligned teeth, overbite, etc., to help give you that perfect smile). 
✅ Dentofacial Orthopedics (fixes problems that have developed with the jaw and facial bone structure).
✅ General Dentistry for your ongoing dental care needs (cleaning, veneers, implants, root canals, and more).
✅ Full Facial Optimization to enhance your underlying beauty (fillers, botox, platelet rich fibrin, & non-surgical facelifts) in collaboration with Glo by Glen Facial Optimization. 

Ark’s friendly staff will gladly answer questions about available treatments, insurance and other payment options. You can also schedule a complimentary orthodontic consultation to assess your situation and discuss a personalized action plan. 

So if you’re thinking about that smile you always wanted, everyday dental care needs or that full facial treatment, why not do it in a personalized, intimate and luxurious setting that is Ark Esthetics. 

Ark Esthetics
📍549 Myrtle Ave (Steuben & Emerson)
(718) 603-9093
info@arkesthetics.com
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, 1 per month: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Now Open: KC14 Coffee

Operating out of the Locals BK retail space and conveniently located a block from Fort Greene Park, Kape Catorce (Kah-peh Kah-torr-seh) or KC14 (if you prefer) is passionate about their coffee. 

Sourced from coffee regions worldwide, their beans undergo a meticulous selection process, ensuring only the highest quality makes it to your cup. Each batch is artfully roasted in small batches, preserving the unique characteristics of every origin and variety. Their commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing means that every cup you enjoy also supports responsible coffee farming practices. 

Awaken your senses and stop in today to enjoy delicious small batch roasted coffees, espresso drinks, pastries and an artfully curated selection of recommended reads. And for the days when you’re off the Avenue, consider continuing the exploration with their coffee subscription service, which brings the finest quality coffee sourced from around the world to your doorstep.

Want to give the gift of coffee to someone in the neighborhood? You can purchase digital gifts here.

Did you Know? The name ‘Kape Catorce’ reflects the owners’ Filipino & Colombian heritage: “Kape” means coffee in Filipino, while “Catorce” translates to fourteen in Spanish. 

KC14 Coffee
📍332 Myrtle Ave (Washington Park & Carlton)
Tue-Sat: 7 AM – 4 PM
Sun: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Mondays: Closed (Roasting Day)

Now Open: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

What began as one small restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana has 50 years later become a beloved southern fried chicken brand known all over the globe. 

From their signature spicy, New Orleans-style chicken, butterfly shrimp, hot buttermilk biscuits or their social media buzzed chicken sandwich, Popeyes and their famous Louisiana-inspired recipes have stood the test of time.

Dine in or enjoy at home with either takeout or delivery (currently available to order through Popeyes.com, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and GrubHub).

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
📍352-354 Myrtle Ave (btwn Carlton Ave & Adelphi St)
(929) 359-6658
Mon-Thu & Sun: 10 AM – 12 AM
Fri-Sa: 10 AM – 1 AM

Give the Gift of a Myrtle Avenue Experience

Last minute holiday gift or just a way to say thanks…Gift cards are a thoughtful way to give the gift of a Myrtle Avenue Experience!

Art
📍Blick Art Materials – 536 Myrtle (between Grand & Steuben), Physical or Digital Gift Cards 

Beauty
📍Hair & Co – 487 Myrtle (between Hall & Ryerson), Digital Gift Card
📍[Salon] 718 – 456 Myrtle (between Washington & Waverly), Digital Gift Card

Gifts & Specialty
📍Jill Lindsey – 370 Myrtle (between Adelphi & Clermont), Digital Gift Card
📍Green in BKLYN – 432 Myrtle (between Clinton & Waverly), Gift Card
Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness
📍Move With Grace Yoga, Pilates & Organic Juice Bar  – 431 Myrtle (between Clinton & Waverly), Digital Gift Card

Restaurants/Cafes/Coffee
📍Peck’s – 455A  Myrtle (between Washington & Waverly), Digital Gift Card
📍Putnam’s Pub & Cooker– 419 Myrtle (at Clinton), Physical or Digital Gift Cards
📍Lula Mae – 472 Myrtle (between Washington & Hall), Digital Gift Card
📍LaRina Pastificio & Vino – 387 Myrtle (between Clermont & Vanderbilt), Digital Gift Card

Wine & Spirits
📍Gnarly Vines – 350 Myrtle (between Carlton & Adelphi), Digital Gift Card
📍Corkscrew Wines & Spirits – 489 Myrtle (between Hall & Ryerson), In-store or by phone
📍Myrtle Wines & Spirits – 166 Myrtle (at Fleet Pl.), Physical Gift Card
📍Tipsy – 584 Myrtle (at Classon), Digital Gift Card