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Get Fresh! Provides a Snapshot of the Local Food Environment and Generates Actions for Change

We are pleased to announce the release of the Fort Greene / Clinton Hill Community Food Assessment (CFA) titled Get Fresh! Food access, food justice and collective action in Fort Greene & Clinton Hill, a report researched and created in collaboration with local residents and food advocates. The report serves as a snapshot of the local food environment in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, and will inform community-led efforts to improve access to fresh food, create opportunities for nutritional awareness and education, and strengthen advocacy efforts. Click here for the full Get Fresh! report.

Among several findings, the report concludes that access to quality, affordable fresh food is limited; SNAP/EBT acceptance by higher-quality retailers is low; and residents are ready and eager to learn more about ways of improving their own nutrition through education. For more detailed information you can read the Press Release by clicking here.

This holiday season, hopefully youll be gathering with friends, family and neighbors around a bountiful table filled with your favorite holiday dishes. If you can, take just a few minutes to talk about some of the findings from the Get Fresh! Report, and consider getting involved in community-led projects to transform our local food environment into a more just and robust system for all!

Three projects that are starting right now are: 1) help to increase the number of food retailers that accept EBT 2) participate in grocery shopping tours to help consumers make healthier choices and 3) help to close the loop on holiday food donations. The latter project is already under way and involves encouraging those who are collecting food donations (and toys and coats) to deliver them to local pantries and churches for local distribution. Several merchants have already volunteered to serve as donation drop-off sites including: Five Spot (459 Myrtle), Maggie Brown (455 Myrtle), Green in BKLYN (432 Myrtle), Kiini Ibura (388 Myrtle), Brooklyn Stone Boutique (366 Myrtle), Cake Joy (364 Myrtle), Fort Greene SNAP (324 Myrtle) and St. Josephs College Tuohy Hall (245 Clinton). St. Josephs College will be donating farm-fresh produce to area pantries as well. If you have a location youd like to add as a drop-off location or would like to help coordinate the efforts of this project please contact Kassy Nystrom at kassy@myrtleavenue.org or 718-230-1689.

First Fridays @ RePOP: Furniture Sale + Free Parking Group Exhibit, Dec. 2

RePOP 95% Recycled presents FREE PARKING, a group drawing and painting show. Artist reception is Friday, December 2nd, 7:30p-11p.

You are cordially invited to RePOP this Friday, December 2 from 7 – 11 pm to view the works of 16 extremely talented artists exhibiting impressive drawings and paintings. Curated by Sean Alexander, the artists include: Ian Faden, Chrissy Angliker, David M. Cook, Caleb Engstrom, Spencer Anderson, Caitlin Reller, Anthony Cudahy, Rin Lack, Paul Dally, Chris Nosenzo, Annie Pendergrass, John P. Dessereau, Matt Maher and RePOP's own Carl Grauer, Jimmy McBride and Sean Alexander.

The walls of the shop will be graced with these amazing works up and through the holiday season. Perfect for gift giving or to round off that room in your home in need of that ultimate design finish.

Come out for an evening of meeting the artists, mingling with objects and enjoying the night in a fabulously unique setting.

Save 15% on all merchandise on Free Parking opening exhibit evening only with mention of this post (with exception of the fine art and Ellie jewels). Fabulous furniture, including new acquisitions, rustic industrial storage, Danish arm chairs and credenzas and a Paul Cobb collection.

REPOP is located at 68 Washington Avenue between Park and Flushing Avenues. They can be reached at 718.260.8032.

Fun Ride + Celebrate the Cyclist Community at Red Lantern Bicycles, Dec. 3

Bikers!! Join the Toys for Tots Fun Ride. Meet fellow bikers at Tompkins Square Park at 2pm.

After the ride, come out to Red Lantern Bicycles for a celebration of the Urban Cyclist Community in NYC. Golden Bike 2 Awards and holiday party. Live music by the Coast Kids, drinks and food available. Here are the details.

Come out and have a good time!

Contact urbancyclistworldwide.com or nybmf.org for further information.

Red Lantern is located at 345 Myrtle between Carlton and Adelphi. They can be reached at 347.889.5338.

Anima's Pizza is Sooo Good!

Van Sias' article in the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Local features some of the most DE-licious, hot from the oven, pizza in the neighborhood. The article describes Anima Italian Bistro's
 hot, brick oven, Diavola, topped with sopressata, mozzarella, caramelized red onion, olives….yummmmmm. Okay, step back, no salivating with face ON the computer screen (note to selves really).

The article also gives a big two thumbs up to the brick oven deliciousness at Il Porto on Washington between Park and Flushing and Graziella's on Vanderbilt between Willoughby and DeKalb.

Check out the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Local article here.

Anima Italian Bistro is located at 458 Myrtle Avenue between Waverly and Washington. Please call Anima at 718.855.9455.

photo credit: Van Sias, Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Local

Five Spot Holds Rap Competition, Dec. 2nd Prelims

“Now what you hear is not a test, I'm rapping to the beat. Just me, the groove and my friends are going to try to move your feet.” Haha, like that? Think you've got one better?

Five Spot is holding a talent competition for rappers. If you think you got skills, if you think you got what it takes–show up.

Freeway Ricky Ross Talent Search
includes $100,000 in cash and prizes and a chance to be featured on the Ricky Ross movie soundtrack.

China Doll hosts both nights. The prelims are on December 2nd (doors open at 8pm). The Semi-finals are on December 3rd (doors open at 8pm).

Call 317.500.0222 or email china@ampstv.com for more details.

Five Spot is located at 459 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Washington Avenue. For info about the talent show, call the number above. For info about about other upcoming events at Five Spot, to rent the space for your own event, to find out how you can perform at Five Spot or to find out what's on the menu or at the bar, call them at 718.852.0202.

*Sugar Hill Gang lyrics

Phat Tuesdays at Soco. It's HOT!

It's HOT! Guaranteed to warm you up on even the rainiest days.

Join Soco every Tuesday for Phat Tuesdays (!), live jazz celebration featuring hot sounds, terrific drinks and delectable dinner specials. Doors open at 6pm. No cover. House Band: The Antonio Dangerfield Quartet and special guests.

Soco is located at 509 Myrtle Avenue. Soco can be reached at 718.783.1936.

image credit: Soco

Enterprising Pratt Alum on Myrtle

Pratt Institute recently featured several of their enterprising alumni in the university's monthly newsletter, Gateway. Some common links amongst them: they all own businesses on Myrtle Avenue (or just off Myrtle in the case of Luz restaurant) and they've all used some element of their Pratt education to build the successful businesses that we all love.

Who are they? Pedro Munoz and Vivian Torres, owners of Luz Restaurant (177 Vanderbilt, just south of Myrtle), Ju Young Oh, owner of Barking Brown (469 Myrtle) and Byme Brooklyn (519 Myrtle), Gina Jankowski, owner of The Emerson (561 Myrtle), Vadim Kiyaev, owner of Pushkin Creperie Bakery (541 Myrtle) and curator/manager of Hadas Gallery, which adjoins Pushkin in the Absolute Building at 541 Myrtle, Joshua Stulman.

Click here to check out the article.

photo credit: Jonathan Weitz, Gateway Newsletter

Brooklyn Stone Boutique Offers Major Small Biz Saturday Savings, 11/26

Major in-store promotions at Brooklyn Stone Boutique on both Friday and Small Business Saturday, 11/26.

Small Business Saturday is Saturday, November 26th. Free trolley will be looping around to your fave stores on Fulton Street and Myrtle Avenue.

Arrive at Brooklyn Stone Boutique early on Saturday as holiday bargains start at a whopping 50% off purchase price but discount decreases every two hours–so get there early. Best way to navigate it for big savings is doorbuster style!

Holiday dresses, shirts, pants, dresses, blouses and shirts, shoes, jewelry and accessories–come out and see the full beautiful range of gifts and other items available at Brooklyn Stone Boutique.

Brooklyn Stone Boutique is located at 366 Myrtle Avenue between Chermont and Adelphi and can be reached at 347.763.2041.

photo: Brooklyn Stone Boutique (sequined off the shoulder holiday dress)

Beauty Brunch at the Polish Bar of Brooklyn on Small Biz Saturday, 11/26

Have you stopped in to experience the renovations at Polish Bar of Brooklyn? Please do–it's fabulous! New bright white walls, plushy brown velvet couch at pedicure station, silver chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. And there's more to come!

Small Business Saturday is Saturday, November 26th. Free trolley will be looping around to your fave stores on Fulton Street and Myrtle Avenue.

The Polish Bar of Brooklyn will host an in-store 'Beauty Brunch' from 11am-4pm. Sounds like a lovely treat for self, friends or family. Meet the Polish Bar's Pro Beauty Team. A free gift will be given with appointment.

The Polish Bar of Brooklyn is located at 470 Myrtle Avenue. For additional details call: 718.622.5363.

Small Biz Saturday is Nov. 26th: Trolley Loops Myrtle + Fulton!

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership and the Fulton Street Area Business Alliance (FAB) are EXCITED to be participating jointly in Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is Saturday, November 26th! Are you ready? Join in on the fun from 10:00a  6:00p!

Santas coming, the free trolley is set, musicians are singing, Myrtle and Fulton business specials and in-store events are brewing! All for the BIG event: Please come out and join in the Small Business Saturday fun! Check out the trolley mapto hop on, hop off and join in the Fort Greene and Clinton Hill neighborhood fun!

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is partnering with the FAB Alliance to jointly sponsor festivities along Myrtle Avenue and Fulton Street in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. The fun starts at 10a and continues the day long til 6p.

A nationwide celebration, the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. One of the things that makes Fort Greene and Clinton Hill so wonderful is the diverse array of locally-owned small businesses. And this is your chance to make a statement of support for the business owners, staffs and their families who contribute so much to what makes the area vibrant. There will be events, activities, music, treats and free trolley rides all day.

FREE TROLLEY – 10am-6pm

SANTA RIDES THE TROLLEY – 11am-3pm

There will be a free trolley traveling along Myrtle and Fulton Street and back again from 10am-6pm (check out the route map!). Bring the kids because SANTA will be riding the trolley from 11am-3pm. Bring the family because shopping local matters.

GET UPDATES ON ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND SANTA'S WHEREABOUTS

Like both organizations on Facebook (Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership and FAB Fulton and also follow FAB on Twitter to keep up-to-date on activities, events and ho ho ho, Santas whereabouts.

Enjoy Thanksgiving @ Maggie Brown !

Enjoy a mouthwatering Thanksgiving meal at Maggie Brown Restaurant on Thursday, November 24th from 3p to 10p. Relax for Turkey Day, they will do the work for you. Menu details coming soon, or call them soon for the delectable details.

Maggie Brown is located at 455 Myrtle Avenue between Washington and Waverly. They can be reached at 718.643.7001.

Jive Turkey: What's Your Flavor?

Always wanted to try a particular flavor turkey at Jive Turkey before investing in the whole bird? Jive Turkey has 15 flavors on the menu and they've been offering individual portion size tastings for purchase every Saturday since September.

Peking, Vidalia Onion, Cajun, BBQ, Cranberry Red Wine, Jamaican Jerk, Orange Zinfandel, Fresh Herb, Mexican Mole and Roasted Garlic tastings, yummmm!

Next up on Saturday, November 19th — Lemon Pepper.

Lemon Pepper has a wonderful hint of lemon with the zest of freshly ground black pepper flavors.

Stop in or call Jive Turkey today to find out about ordering Thanksgiving dinner–the whole bird as well as side dishes are available. Lunch and dinner options are also available 365 days of the year. Check out the daily menu.

Jive Turkey is located at 570 Myrtle Avenue (between Emerson and Classon). Please call the store at 718.797.1688 for further detail, or just stop in!

Author, Colson Whitehead to speak @ St. Joseph's College on 11/30

Acclaimed writer, Colson Whitehead to speak at St. Joseph's College on Wednesday, November 30 in the Tuohy Hall Auditorium at 6pm. The lecture is entitled “How to Write and the Art of Writing.” The event is free and open to the public.

Colson Whitehead's lecture is the inaugural lecture in the Brooklyn Voices series of events at the Brooklyn Campus. According to St. Joseph's, “the aim of the Brooklyn Voices series is to promote and enhance the creative vitality of our home neighborhoods of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill by providing local writers, artists and intellectuals with a forum in which to discuss and present their works to our neighbors, patrons and students. Through lectures, forums, performances, and public discussion, Brooklyn Voices seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the thriving intellectual culture of the neighborhood and ensure that our community remains a stimulating place in which to live, learn, and do business.”

Read more here.

Photo: Frank Lojciechowski

Bike Share Open House @ Red Lantern Bicycles, Thursday, 11/17

NYC Bike Share Open House on Thursday, 11/17 from 5p-8p at Red Lantern Bicycles, 345 Myrtle Avenue.

Please join us to view the bikes and provide feedback before the program launches in Summer 2012.

What is Bike Share?

Bike Share is a new form of urban mobility: a self serve bicycle transport system available for public use at a low daily, weekly, or annual charge.

Bike Share stations are located every few blocks and operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Bicycles may be returned to any station anywhere in the system.

Red Lantern is located at 345 Myrtle between Carlton and Adelphi. They can be reached at 347.889.5338.

Home & U: Gifts, Holiday Fun & Stocking Stuffers

BIG board game fanatic over here! Anyone else out there EXCITED to learn about Home & U's plethora of affordable gifts, stocking stuffers and board games for friend and family funnnn, including the Monopoly game above for only $3.99. Yep, $3.99!

Stop in and get yours today. While there, check out the other affordable gift and home items, including pjs, starting at $3.99; dress and sports socks, starting at $.99; toys, dolls, potpourri, new colorful shower curtains, rugs, towels, serving dishes and other board games like chess and backgammon, also $3.99 each.

Home & U is located at 394 Myrtle between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenue. Call them at 718.243.9265 for more info.

Grand Opening Celebration at Shic Hair, Nail & Beauty Bar on Sunday, 11/13

Grand Opening Celebration at Shic Nail, Hair & Beauty Bar on Sunday, 11/13 from 2p-5p. Join Shic by Soketah for an afternoon of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and fun!

15% off all Redken beauty products. 10% off all Fiji beauty products. Book an appointment for a future date and receive 20% off. Great time to purchase that gift for your self or for a friend– hair, manicures, pedicures, makeup, massages.

Enter raffles for a chance to win over $200 in beauty services.

A portion of all of the grand opening afternoon sales will be donated to Brooklyn Young Mothers' Collective (BYMC). BYMC provides ongoing case management and education advocacy services to disadvantaged young mothers to ensure that young mothers experience educational success and self-sufficiency.

Receive a free Express design manicure of Express eye makeup application and gift bag with a donation of $10 or more in support of the Brooklyn Young Mother's Collective.

Shic by Soketah is a 1500sf beauty bar deluxe, owned by Keisha Farrell, Sonia Lashley, Kristal Thomas and Jamilla Martin.

The space is perfect for regular pampering sessions and is also equipped to handle group or private events such as birthdays, girls night out, corporate events, bridal parties and special occasions.

Inquire about customized packages and special rates for group bookings.

Shic is located at 564 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon (across the street from Soketah Salon). Please call Shic at 718.875.6845 for a hair, nails or massage appointment or further information.

For further info, please contact: host@3girlsbeauty.com

$1 Drinks + Free Music: The Emerson's 1 Year Anniversary

Wishing The Emerson a happy 1st anniversary on this coming Veteran's Day!! Dollar drinks, live music, pool tournament. Celebrate from 12midnight to 4am on Friday. Oh yeah!!

Dollar drinks, a pool tournament, and live music in one place with no cover sounds pretty good to us. This is the 1 year anniversary party of The Emerson.

Live Music Hosted by Paper Garden Records

3:30 – Stephanie Carlin

4:30 – Howth

8:00 – Swear & Shake

8:30 – The City and Horses

The Emerson's favorite DJs

5:30 -Ahficionados

10:00pm -TBA Special Guest

11:00pm- ROCK-L

1:00am- Mickey Perez

2:00am- Lip

Dance on over!

The Emerson is located at 561 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon. They can be reach by phone at 347.763.1310.

Building 92 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Opens on Veteran's Day

The much-anticipated opening of Building 92 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard is this Friday, Veteran's Day.

Building 92, the Navy Yard's museum and historic center in it's 4 floors features a visitor's center, resource center, gallery and cafe.

Building 92 is open Wednesday thru Sunday, 12p-6p. Walking, bus and bike tours are available. Free admission this opening weekend and lots planned this opening 11/11/11 Veteran's Day weekend, including looping shuttle bus between Building 92 and Jay Street subway station, family fun, prizes and giveaways.

Building 92 is located at 63 Flushing Avenue. Read more here.

pic from the Bldg92.com website

The Bakery That Could: 1000 Pies for the Holidays

It's been four months since The Bakery (also known as 'Krumbs') at 154 Vanderbilt Avenue, was closed down by the Department of Health for an expired permit.

There is not much that can quell the entrepreneurial spirit. Determined to re-open by raising funds to cover the costs of the DoH fine plus the mounting rent debt for having to close her doors, Bakery owner, Adrienne Braxton has devised a plan to sell over 1000 pies this holiday season.

“I did the math and it can work,” stated Adrienne. “I know that that's a lot of pies, but I'm determined to roll up my sleeves and make this work for my family and my business,” she continued.

Specializing in all things baked, including homemade breads and confections like raspberry rugelach, classic pound cakes, gingerbread cookies, almond tortes, blueberry tarts, apple pies, fresh handcrafted breads and cinnamon rolls, the bakery will offer pies only in this special bootstrapping effort of determination and endurance. Check out more of Adrienne's story here.

Adrienne will rent kitchen incubator space to bake the pies, but will be at the bakery this Saturday (10a-4p) to take orders. Please stop in and help this much-loved bakery to reopen.

Pecan pies are $23. Sweet potato pies are $20.
Adrienne can be reached at 347.384.2275 or krumbsbakery154@gmail.com.

The Bakery is located at 154 Vanderbilt Avenue between Myrtle and Willoughby. Stop in this Saturday between 10am-4pm to place an order.

Brooklyn's 2012 Extraordinary Women

The office of District Attorney Hynes annually honors 'Brooklyn's 2012 Extraordinary Women.' Deadline to nominate your candidates for this honor is January 17, 2012. Click here for more information and an application.

Red Apple Supermarket – Now Open!

As of Monday, the Red Apple Supermarket on Myrtle and Ashland is officially open! Welcome to the avenue! The community is buzzing about the store. Hear what people had to say on this News12 piece.

Have you been by yet? What do you think?

Art Show and Reception: Tuesday at Connecticut Muffin

Meet artist Tarra Rehounek on Tuesday, November 1st at Connecticut Muffin (423 Myrtle Avenue)! She will be showcasing her patterned designs and greeting cards (also for sale) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Light refreshments will be served, so grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!

Wicked Good Franks Grand Opening on Saturday, 10/29!

Wicked Good Franks grand opening celebration to take place on Saturday, 10/29 from 12p-6p!

Tastings and giveaways throughout the day, Frankendog competition will be going strong-competitors must eat 2 in 15 minutes!

Wicked Good Franks features hot dogs and sausages with any number of amazing, gourmet toppings. Both meat and vegetarian options are available. The owners, husband and wife team, Bruno and Kimberly Iannotta will be on deck. Come out, join the fun!

Wicked Good Franks is located at 579 Myrtle Avenue. They can be reached at 718.398.2000.

Halloween on Myrtle + Beyond: BOO!!

Halloween is always a blast on Myrtle Avenue. It falls on a Monday this year, leaving quite a wide variety of fun, fun, fun options. Hey, you can do a little monster boogie on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and&Monday (!) if you want. Keep it low key or opt to rev things up. Adult-, child- and family- friendly options available. Hope to see you on the Avenue: enjoy!

Trilok Fusion Center for Arts & Education

(Sunday)

Trilok Fusion Center for Arts & Education hosts its first annual Halloween Festival on Sunday from 1p-6p. Free admission. Pony rides, bouncy castle, games, face painting, costume parade, food by local vendors and much more! Gift basket raffle to raise funds for their childrens international travel program. Halloween Festival to take place in the Trilok Fusion Center for Arts & Education lot at Myrtle-Waverly corner.

Trilok Fusion Center for Arts & Education can be reached at: 718.797.1700.

Just Because Salon

(throughout Halloween week)

Drop by Just Because Salon for a glimpse of old-fashioned holiday window dressing. Frightful skeleton chillin in the window. Dont let all of the owners creative work go unnoticedcheck it out. Swing by with the kids!

Just Because Salon is located at 141 Carlton Avenue and can be reached at 718.722.7810.

Polish Bar of Brooklyn

(Saturday)

Polish Bar of Brookyn makeup artist, Rebecca Casciano will be doing makeup for Halloween for women, men and children on Saturday from 1p-6p. Yes, its true, come on out to Polish to get those finishing touches before you head out trick-or-treating or to that Halloween bash.

Halloween makeup special to take place at Polish Bars Prospect Heights location. Call for more details: 718.622.5363.

Dope Jams

(Saturday into Sunday)

Dope Jams 4th Annual Halloween Costume Ball from 10p until 6am. The guys at Dope Jams really, and we mean like reallllly get into Halloween, and this years Halloween is no different.

Its time for Dope Jams 4th Annual Costume Ball and party (from the Dope Jams guys: were ecstatic at the prospect of once again tossing aside any semblance of false reality, adorning the mask of absurdity affirmed, and convening the freaks for an all-out-intoxicated-free-for-all of massive hedonistic proportions that will be Dope Jams' 4th Annual Costume Ball.). Well now. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Click here for more details.

Dope Jams is located at 580 Myrtle Avenue. Call for more details: 718.622.7977.

Luz

(Monday)

Enjoy Halloween fright films that will be looped and streaming at Luz. Come dressed in your costume and get a free glass of sangria. Kids dressed in costume get free ice cream, yum.

Luz is located at 177 Vanderbilt Avenue, just south of Myrtle. Call for more details: 718.246.4000.

Maggie Brown

(Saturday)

Maggie Brown will be giving away candy and a free spooky shot to those in costume (and over 21)!

Maggie Brown is located at 455 Myrtle Avenue. Call for more details: 718.643.7001.

Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club

(Sunday and Monday nights)

Five Spot will be hosting two costume parties. Yes, you heard correctly — TWO!

Also, during the day on Monday, kids can stop by to pick up more for their candy stashes, starting at 3!

Five Spot is located at 459 Myrtle Avenue. Call for more details: 718.852.0202.

Rope

(Monday)

Costume party at Rope on Monday. Starts at 10 pm. $100 first prize for best costume!

Rope is located at 415 Myrtle Avenue. Call for more details: 718.522.2899.

The Emerson

(Saturday and Sunday)

Saturday and Sunday, Pumpkin Carving and Painting by day + Happy Hour from 2p-7p.

Parents and other adults participating in backyard pumpkin carving and artwork get 2-for-1 draft and well drinks. Bring your kids, a pumpkin and some supplies if you have. The Emerson will provide some supplies.

Also by night on Saturday from 10p-3am Show Me Your Pumpkins! Halloween Party and Costume Contest
$4 Pumpkin Ale on draft, $4 Halloween Cocktail. Bring a small painted or carved pumpkin and get a FREE drink! Best Costume wins $100 Cash and $50 Bar Tab. 2nd Place $50 bar tab.

The Emerson is located at 561 Myrtle Avenue. Call for more details: 347.763.1310.

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Red Apple Supermarket to open on Monday, 10/31, 7am!

We just got word that Red Apple Supermarket at Myrtle and Ashland will be opening bright and early Monday morning at 7am. Opening day will include a ribbon cutting at 9:30am, so come on out and enjoy the festivities!

The new store hours will be M-Sa from 7a-10p and Sundays from 7a-9p.

MARP has been working closely with FUREE, District Leader Lincoln Restler, and Council Member Tish James, over the last 9 months or so to help ensure that the new Red Apple Supermarket will be responsive to the needs of the local community in terms of affordability, product mix, accessibility, and employment opportunities. Part of this effort included a very successful job fair held on September 25th at the Ingersoll Community Center, where 55 local residents were hired, including one of MARP's former summer YEMP students. Be sure to come by on Monday or in the coming days and weeks to see what we hope will be very positive results from this collaborative effort.

Update: Just In!
RAVIOLIFICIO LO SCOIATTOLO, Italys third largest fresh pasta manufacturer will make its Brooklyn debut on Monday, October 31st @ the Red Apple Supermarket 218 Myrtle Avenue in the Andrea apartment building from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Lo Scoiattolo has never been sold in the United States before and this is the first time for a store in Brooklyn. Free tastings will be made available.