Farmer in the Deli now has two outposts of sandwich deliciousness on Myrtle Avenue. The newest location opened this past Friday at the Absolute building, the Myrtle and Steuben corner.
The owner is a family member that decided to spread the Farmer in the Deli love further out.
Stop in!
The new Red Apple Supermarket will open this summer on Myrtle and Ashland, on the basement-level of the Andrea apartment building. We will be co-hosting a meeting to discuss the new supermarket on Thursday, April 14th, 6:30p-8:30p. The meeting will be held at the Ingersoll Community Center (177 Myrtle Avenue, near Prince Street).
A Red Apple supermarket representative will be present, so bring your questions and ideas! Join us to help work with fellow community members to address issues, including quality, affordability and local hiring. Help come up with recommendations to give to the Red Apple group.
* free childcare is available for this meeting: please contact lucas@furee.org/718-852-2960 x306
For additional information about the meeting, contact District Leader/State Committeeman, Lincoln Restler at: lincoln@lincolnrestler.org.
This meeting is being organized by District Leader Lincoln Restler, Councilmember Tish James, FUREE and the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership.
(map above shows location of upcoming supermarket: Myrtle and Ashland)
Eat Out NY host, Kelly Choi visited the Emerson Bar recently. She relaxed, shared some laughs, played some pool and learned how to make one of the Emerson's amazing drinks. Check out the tv segment here.
The Emerson Bar is located at 561 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon. They can be reached at 347.763.1310.
Electronic Waste Recycling Event at Pratt
April 01, 2011 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Pratt Institute, Willoughby Avenue between Grand Avenue and Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 info@lesecologycenter.org.
The Ecology Center is holding an electronic waste (“e-waste”) recycling event at Pratt to responsibly recycle unwanted or broken electronics from New York City residents. April is Earth Month so get your spring cleaning done while protecting the environment!
A list of acceptable materials can be found here. Electronics from households and small businesses (less than 50 employees, please call ahead) as well as not-for-profits is acceptable. Home appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, or air conditioners will not be accepted.
Just received an email about this program from Team Tish: The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has a new rain barrel giveway program. Here's more:
By capturing stormwater, rain barrels can help you conserve water by storing rainwater for
future use, such as watering your lawn or garden. This will keep your plants healthyand save you moneysince households devote almost 40% of their water to watering lawns and gardens. And youll be doing your part to reduce demand on New York Citys drinking water system
during the summers hottest days.
Am I eligible? Can I participate?
If you are a single-family or attached two-family homeowner and would like to participate in this exciting, new pilot program–you can.
Where do I sign up?
Come out to get your free rain barrel on:
Saturday, April 16, 2011
9:00 am 2:00 pm
Marine Park Parking Lot at Avenue U, Brooklyn
To receive additional information, please contact the NYC Department of Environmental Protection at rainbarrel@dep.nyc.gov or by calling '311'.
The Rain Barrel Giveaway Program is a key part of DEPs broader, citywide effort to better manage stormwater using a variety of innovative, sustainable techniques known as best management practices, or BMPs. Improved stormwater management is an important component of Mayor Bloombergs PlaNYC initiative, his plan for a greener, more livable city by 2030. For more information about stormwater in New York City, visit DEPs website at nyc.gov/dep.
(pic: from DEP website)
Loving the new signage at Five Spot, located at 459 Myrtle Avenue (corner of Washington). The above and backlit channel letters were installed this past Tuesday. The signage is part of the popular food and entertainment establishment's larger facade and storefront improvement undertaking. Read more of the details here.
Want to see it up close and personal? Stop in–enjoy great food and drinks or check out any number of the restaurant's events, including karaoke every Sunday.
Five Spot is located at 459 Myrtle Avenue and can be reached at 718.852.0202.
The NY State Office of Park, Recreation, and Historic Preservation has listed about 5 blocks of Wallabout, between Myrtle and Park, on the New York State Register of Historic Places. The nomination will now be forwarded on to Washington, D.C. to hopefully be approved as a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. This recognition allows property owners in the district to qualify for tax credits and other incentives when doing historic renovations to their buildings. These listings are NOT the same as a NYC Landmark District, which comes with regulations about what you can and cannot do to your property. The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission is considering landmarking the Vanderbilt Avenue block of Wallabout.
Check out the NY 1 video.
Tricialee Riley, owner of the Polish Bar of Brooklyn, was recently spotlighted on two websites. Get the nails and beauty skinny from the expert.
Tricialee discusses building customer loyalty on Nails Magazine.
Tricialee shares nail trends and advice on the Fashion Manifesto.
The Polish Bar of Brooklyn is located at 470 Myrtle Avenue. Call the store at: 718.622.5363.
Stop in at Gnarly Vines to experience the “Living Walls” exhibit, featuring botanical arrangements by Kate Hill Cantrill that incorporate various natural elements, like mosses, twisted sticks and dried elements, many found in Fort Greene Park, while enjoying Gnarly's Full-Flavored Friday, featuring Gewurztraminer, Cabernet, Petite Sirah, Amarone.
(note that the exhibit will be up at Gnarly Vines for a month. Catch it!)
Friday, March 18th, 6-9pm
More from Gnarly Vines: Galileo was condemned as a heretic for ascribing to Copernicus' heliocentric thesis about the universe. We're not sure the Heretic Petite Sirah we're tasting is quite so boldly nonconformist, but it's damn tasty.
15% off all wines featured at the tastings
2008 Valckenburg VA21 Gewurztraminer – Pfalz, Germany
$12.50
Full-bodied and a bit off-dry with pretty rose petal aromas. The tell-tale lychee and orange peel flavors are followed by more subtle spice notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. Perfect match for spicy cuisine or richer seafood like sauteed scallops. If you like Riesling, try a Gewurztraminer.
2009 Leese Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon – California
$11
A deep, dark, full-bodied blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah, 5% Tempranillo, 2% Alicante Bouchet, and 2% Petite Sirah. Most of the fruit comes from vineyards in Monterey and Paso Robles with some Cab and Syrah coming from River Junction, on the way up north towards Mount Shasta. Great with open-faced steak or portobello mushroom sandwiches.
2006 Amarone, Cesari – Veneto, Italy
$50
A blend of the traditional Valpolicella grapes – 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 5% Molinara – that are air-dried until mid January by which time they've lost 30%-40% of their weight. These uber-concentrated grapes result in a rich, full-bodied, leathery wine with strong herbal and raisiny/prune notes that clocks in at 15% alcohol. A perfect pairing for strong, funky, moldy, veiny cheeses as well as game, grilled meats, sausage and peppers.
2007 Four Vines – Heretic – Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, CA
$35
Among our biggest, baddest, boldest, kick-ass wines, the Heretic is a deep, dark, opaque, smoky, gamey, leafy, spicy, firm and dare I say 'balanced'…like a sumo wrestler on a tightrope! This bad boy can stand up to pretty much any strong-flavored, spicy cuisine but goes particularly well with our neighbor Abdul's Senegalese Chicken over at abistro!
Gnarly Vines is located at 350 Myrtle Avenue between Carlton and Adelphi. They can be reached at 718.797.3183.
The Emerson Bar hosts its inaugural Silly Dance-Off Contest on you guessed it–April Fool's Day. 🙂
Come on down and have FUN on Friday, April 1st, beginning at 10pm! You know that stanky leg, funky chicken, running man, cabbage patch, robot, waltz combo that you are known to break out when you've had one too many–BRING IT!
Mayor Max Power (Bloody Battle!, Boogie Basement) and Jenny C'est Quoi (Storybook Burlesque, Miss Living Room 2011) bring you an April Fools' Eve event that you will be talking about for a whillllle.
Judged by exquisite members of Storybook Burlesque, The Silly Dance-Off re-imagines dancing competitions of yore with groovy beats by DJ Choyce Hacks (Brooklyn Beardfest & Stache Bash).
This fierce competition will boil down to Silliest Solo, Silliest Couple and Silliest Costume. Brush up on your Funky Chicken and grab a partner (or swing it stag), but expect this dance party to be zanier than your Uncle Larry after his third Manhattan.
DANCING BEGINS AT 10PM
PRIZES:
Silliest Solo: $50 bar tab + silly prizes
Silliest Couple: $50 bar tab
Silliest Costume: $25 bar tab
The Emerson Bar is located at 561 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson (uhn huhn, you guessed it) and Classon). They can be reached at 347.763.1310.
deadline extended: Monday, March 21st at 11:59PM
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The Socialite Design, the radically fabulous events-focused blog, created by actress/tv producer/talk show host, Tracee Loran, is sponsoring a Myrtle biz sweepstakes with prizes valued at $125.
To win you must subscribe to the Socialite Design blog. Answer the few questions posted on the blog (the best part is that it is an open book “quiz”–all answers found on the blog!).
Pretty darned straightforward for a chance to win the beautiful pair of handmade turquoise & Austrian crystal earrings above from Kiini Ibura Jewelry (specially designed for the contest) plus a $25 dollar gift certificate from Karen's Body Beautiful plus a $15 gift certificate from CakeJoy bakery.
The drawing will be conducted by Fort Greene SNAP on or around Tuesday, March 22, 2011.
The winner will be announced on The Socialite Design blog soon after the name is drawn.
Read more fo the details on The Socialite Design blog.
CakeJoy invites you to preview its brand new cupcake called the R&R. Its moist and marvelously delicious and almost ready to be added to the stores menu of yummy goodness.
Neighborhood input is requested! Please bring your tastebuds and your thoughts to this FREE tasting event as you help CakeJoy ready the R&R for its upcoming public debut.
Drop in any time during the scheduled tasting hours: 2p-4p and again from 6p-8p.
Feel free to bring a bottle of wine from Gnarly Vines along.
CakeJoy is located at 364 Myrtle Avenue, near corner of Adelphi. Please call the bakery at 718.624.CAKE (2253) with questions.
(pic above: from CakeJoy's Facebook page.)
As Boro Prez Marty Markowitz likes to say at this time of the year, “Foodies, the wait it over.” You guessed it…Brooklyn's Restaurant Week: Dine-In Brooklyn.
Dine-In Brooklyn is a 10-day affair this year, March 21st thru March 31st.
Please note whether restaurants are participating in lunch (L), brunch (B) or dinner (D). The price for lunch or brunch ir $20.11 (a tribute to our current year). The price for dinner is $25.00. Beverages, tax, and tip not included in prices.
A number of participating Myrtle Avenue area restaurants include (please revisit this post as others will be added):
Anima Italian Bistro (B/D) 458 Myrtle Avenue 718.427.1122
Chez Lola (D) 387 Myrtle Avenue 718.858.1484
Five Spot (D) 459 Myrtle Avenue 718.852.0202
Luz Restaurant (D) 177 Vanderbilt Avenue 718.246.4000
Maggie Brown (D) 455 Myrtle Avenue 718.643.7001
Mojito Cuban Cuisine (D) 82 Washington Avenue 718.797.3100
Reservations are advised. Make sure to mention “Dine In Brooklyn.” A complete list of participating restaurants can be found here.
No more lining up behind the truck, no more long distance hauls, the Pratt Station Post Office at 524 Myrtle is reopened.
Ever philanthropic, Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has begun collecting donations for the victims of the earthquake in Japan.
Please stop in or call them for further detail. BBJJ is located at 412 Myrtle Avenue. They can be reached at 718.403.0067.
Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club to host Brooklyn network event this Saturday, March 12th at 7pm.
Come out, bring your biz cards, flyers or postcards promoting your Brooklyn biz or organization.
Live music–
Featuring the Sounds of DJ Trauma and live band. Miss Toni Blackman, emcee and freestylist and other guest vocalists.
This event is FREE, all are welcome.
Food and drink will be on sale (must be 21 and over w/ID to drink)
Five Spot is located at 459 Myrtle Avenue (corner of Washington Avenue). Please call 718.852.0202 for further detail.
Want to find out more about Wallabout, some of the area just north of Myrtle Avenue? Follow architectural historian Andrew Dolkart on a walk through the historic neighborhood of Wallabout. The walking tour is part of the Historic Districts Council's 17th Annual Preservation Conference. The theme of this year's conference is 'Looking Forward, Looking Back: 40 Years of Preserving NYC Neighborhoods' and it will take place March 4-6 at St. Francis College.
The Wallabout District, amongst other things, has the largest collection of pre-Civil War houses in New York City, as well as former industrial factories, brick apartment buildings and rowhouses. It is also the location of the only one of celebrated poet Walt Whitman's former homes that still stands.
A portion of the Wallabout is currently being considered for historic district status which would help preserve its unique architectural character. Come learn more about this little-known area that remains a time capsule of diverse architecture.
The theme of this year's conference is 'Looking Forward, Looking Back: 40 Years of Preserving NYC Neighborhoods'.
For complete conference information or to sign up for Sunday's tour, click here
Greene-Ville Garden, the new organic and natural food market located at 373 Myrtle Avenue will hold its grand opening celebration on Thursday, March 10th. Expect food samples, cooking demos and store giveaways throughout the day, including an official store ribbon cutting slated for 4:00pm. Additionally, starting perhaps as early as this weekend, the store will be open 24 hours.
Store owners, Bruce and Kae Lee are no strangers to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill. They have been in the neighborhood since 1986, when Bruce's dad purchased a building at 77 Greene. Their enterprise investment in the neighborhood has grown to include fresh food markets, Greene Farm and Fresh Garden; eateries, One Greene (sushi) and Silver Spoon (frozen yogurt) and pampering palaces, Mirai Nail and Mirai Skin & Body. Greene-Ville represents the couple's seventh neighborhood enterprise.
“I think it's clear that we love the neighborhood,” laughs Kae. “Many prople were afraid to invest in Brooklyn but what we saw from the beginning was quality people that needed products and services locally so they didn't have to leave the neighborhood in order to shop,” she continued.
Greene-Ville is clean, well-lit and well-organized, a floor to ceiling cornucopia of specialty items, organic foods and some conventional items. There is also a variety of grocery items for those with food allergies, such as gluten-free items. The new Myrtle Avenue store features fruits and vegetables and a number of bountiful store sections, such as fresh cut flowers, fruits and vegetables, fresh sandwiches, meats, dairy and cheese, bakery and baking products, baby products and health and beauty aids. A wide variety of beers will be available by week's end, including beer growlers. The Lees have also recently applied to be able to accept public benefits cards in hopes that their quality store items can be accessible to locals across income levels.
The Lees also are in big support of local food purveyors. They carry delicious baked goods by Le Petite Temptation and delectable chocolates by Kopali Organics. Both local companies will be giving away samples and conducting cooking demonstrations during the Greene-Ville grand opening.
When asked about a possible 'health theme' running through all 7 busineses, Kae exclaims, “Yes, health and wellness. People want to live longer and live well.
What else to expect from Greene-Ville?
“We're excited to be here. We've spoken with our suppliers in hopes of working out better volume deals so that we can offer customers our best prices,” shared Kae.
Greene-Ville Garden is located at 373 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont and Adelphi. The full day grand opening celebration will take place on Thursday, March 10th.
Please drop in at Greene-Ville or call the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership for additional grand opening details.
Connect with NYCPet.com via Facebook to get the latest on caring for new pets, promotions, sales and bargains. Post questions online and their team of experts stand ready to respond. Got a new puppy? Here's a NYCPet.com Youtube video titled, 'Bringing Home a New Puppy.'
Wicked Good Franks is expected to open by the end of the month. The eatery will be located at 579 Myrtle Avenue and will feature hot dogs and sausages with any number of amazing, gourmet toppings. The owners, husband and wife team, Bruno and Kimberly Iannotta, will make their own pickles, their own sauerkraut and coleslaw and the delicious hot dogs and sausages will come from Bruno's family's business, the Smoke House, located in Randolph, Massachusetts. Both meat and vegetarian options will be available at Wicked Good Franks.
A couple of menu teasers– The Southern Dog: bacon-wrapped grilled hot dog with fresh gorgonzola cheese and homemade coleslaw and the Jalapeno Cheddar Dog: black beans with fresh red and green and roasted and pureed jalapeno peppers.
In addition to hot dogs and sausages, Wicked Good Fries will have an amazing list of sides, from pierogis to french fries.
Please contact Wicked Good Franks at info@wickedgoodfranks.com for additional information.
Bechamel, the new Myrtle Avenue restaurant which features homestyle Polish cuisine is now open 7 days per week. Check out its menu online at MyrtleMenus.
Also, check out Bechamel's special 3 course prix-fixe Valentine's Day special here.
Bechamel is located at 441 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton and Waverly and can be reached at 718.246.2366.
(pic: Bechamel owner, Justyna Weissgerber)
Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu celebrates its one year anniversary tomorrow, Saturday, February 12th. Stop in and join in on the fun: free, fun open house from 12p to 3pm!
Stop in and watch 7 different instructors, all blackbelts, lead classes in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. There will be one yoga class demonstrated as well.
Flyers and VIP cards will be handed out throughout the day These flyers and cards can be used for free introductory classes, which begin on Monday, the 14th–Love Day.
Stop in to see how it's done and then come back, starting February 14th, for your chance to try it out.
Yummy bites, refreshments and music provided.
Still trying to figure out what to get for your sweets for Valentine's Day? Check out BBJJ and other Myrtle merchant specials on the V-Day on Myrtle post.
Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is located at 412 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton and Vanderbilt. They can be reached at 718.403.0067.
(pic above: owner, Professor Jay Lynch)
How does an all-occasion bakery celebrate? Throughout the entire weekend, baby!
Join Cake Joy for its grand opening celebration, starting Friday, February 11th and extending through Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th. Cake samples and special prices on all in-store yummy goodness all weekend long.
Cake Joy owner, Kym Rodgers teamed up with neighbors, Regina Stone (Brooklyn Stone Boutique) and Brian Robinson (Gnarly Vines) to bring an all around win-win-win opportunity. Bring proof of purchase from any item at Brooklyn Stone Boutique and Gnarly Vines, and when you make a purchase at Cake Joy, you can enter to win a free party. A winner will be chosen every month.
Still trying to figure out what to get for your sweets on Valentine's Day? Check out Cake Joy's specials on the Myrtle V-Day post.
Call Cake Joy at 718.624.CAKE (2253) for more of the delicious details.
Cake Joy is located at 364 Myrtle Avenue, near corner of Adelphi.
SHOP
Barking Brown, 468 Myrtle, (718) 638-3757
Up to 50% off selected clothing and accessories.
Brooklyn Stone Boutique, 366 Myrtle, (347) 763-2041
Love Month Facebook photo contest. Take a picture of yourself wearing an outfit or clothing item purchased at Brooklyn Stone Boutique. Post it on Brooklyn Stone Boutique's wall on Facebook or email it to them at brooklystoneboutique@gmail.com, and they'll post it for you. Post with the most comments on the outfit/item wins. Simple, right? Prizes to be determined.
Byme Brooklyn, 519 Myrtle, (718) 622-7260
Up to 50% off selected clothing and accessories.
Clinton Hill Simply Art & Framing Gallery, 583 Myrtle Avenue, (718) 857-0074.
February is Couples Appreciation Month: any couple entering shop will receive $20 off any purchase (excluding books) and complimentary tote bag.
Grays Studio Cafe, 354 Myrtle, (718) 757-5831.
Couples Appreciation Week: 15% off photo packages for couples. 10% off clothing accessories, sterling silver and fashion jewelry.
Green in BKLYN, 432 Myrtle, (718) 855-4383
Share or read sage love quotes in-store on recycled chalkboards or on the web. Count the ways you love Brooklyn too: stop in and check out archival photo exhibit of Brooklyn, by author, Brian Merlis.
Karens Body Beautiful, 436 Myrtle, (718) 797-4808
Celebrate Love Day + KBBs 7th year anniversary this month! Gift Cards can be used for spa services and bath, body and hair products. Beautiful Valentines Day gift baskets available in all price ranges. Stop in and mix and match– lotions, shower gels, bar soaps, body splashes, soy candles, bath and massage oils, body butters and so much more for men, women and kids.
Kiini Ibura Jewelry, 388 Myrtle, (718) 858-5195
10% off of all red jewelry (includes corals and garnets). 20% off all scarves, jewelry and bags.
PAMPER
Burzh-wa Hair & Spa 507 Myrtle, (718) 237.2815
10% off any hair service on the Wednesday or Thursday preceding V-Day if you mention this post.
Joseph Tyler Salon 456 Myrtle, (718) 802-9200
Special V-Day gift cards available for your sweet to use on a variety of products and services at the salon, from hair color to cuts.
Just Because Salon 141 Carlton, (718) 722-7810
10% off any hair service on the Wednesday or Thursday preceding V-Day if you mention this post.
Kapellas Salon 417 Myrtle, (718) 222-3434
10% off any hair service on the Wednesday or Thursday preceding V-Day if you mention this post.
Polish Bar of Brooklyn, 470 Myrtle, (718) 622-5363
Get pretty for Valentines Day at Polish Bar of Brooklyn: Gift certificates available for your sweets! Annual bikini wax, buy one get one free (no expiration): fuzz free and fancy. $27 mani-pedi and $40 Minx manicure. Tues/Wed 20% off.
Soketah Salon 563 Myrtle, (718) 875-6845
10% off any hair service on the Wednesday or Thursday preceding V-Day if you mention this post.
PASTRIES
Cake Joy, 364 Myrtle, (718) 624-CAKE (2253)
Box of Intoxication: four liquor infused cupcakes to choose from: yummy rum, bourbon, cognac, grand marnier, apple martini, irish cream
Box of Passion: choose any four of our fruited cupcakes: pineapple pleasure, mango kiss, apple of my eye, orange dreamsicle, lemon love, white chocolate raspberry bliss
Box of Seduction: four of our chocolate cupcakes: chocolate cognac, chocolate seduction, german chocolate, chocolate blueberry, chocolate raspberry bliss, chocolate cherry cordial, chocolate rumba
Each of the boxes come with a blindfold with which to have fun.
Grays Studio Cafe, 354 Myrtle, (718) 757-5831.
Specializing in fresh Italian pastries and comfort classic baked goods: Cakes are 10% off for all couples.
The Bakery, 154 Vanderbilt, (718) 596-5999
Sweets for the sweet in your life from Zagat-rated The Bakery: raspberry Bavarian cream, flourless chocolate torte ganache cake, red velvet cakes, fudge, chocolate rum balls, cocoa truffles, red heart shortcake cookies, tiramisu, cr
Husband and wife, Cengiz and Elena Korkmaz and Elenas brother, Vadim Kiyaev (a Pratt alum) had been looking for commercial space for more than two years when they found the 1000sf commercial space at the Absolute Condos at 543 Myrtle between Steuben and Emerson.
Their new 25-seat business is called Pushkin Creperie & Bakery and will be the third retail tenant for the Absolute when the creperie/bakery opens in the Spring. Farmer in the Delis second location and Hadas Gallery are the other of the buildings tenants.
In sharp contrast to the spaces exterior, the cafes inner design will very much reflect the Romantic Era, the time of its namesake, renowned Russian writer, Alexander Pushkin. Expect browns and golds, antiques, moldings, the works of Pushkin and other authors of the period on shelves, shared Elena.
The delicious-sounding menu will most certainly give a nod to French cuisine (crepes after all), but Russian-style crepes (including smoked salmon, sour cream, caviar) and Turkish-influenced crepes amongst others, will also be available. Russia is where Elena and Vadim are from. Cengiz is from Turkey. The baked goods will include
