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Help Us Plant Daffodils!

Plant Plan

We are always looking for ways to add more color to Myrtle Avenue.  This year we decided to try our hand at planting daffodils, which will bloom in spring. Working with the Daffodil Project, we have received over 400 daffodil bulbs that we will pilot in Myrtle Plaza and a few tree pits along the avenue. But we need your help! Whether you’ve got a green thumb, or just an appreciation for flowers, we are looking for volunteers to help plant these beautiful spring time blooms.

Daffodil Deets

When: Saturday November 9th, from 10am-12pm (Rain Date: November 16th, same time)

Where: Myrtle Avenue Plaza, at the stage (Myrtle Avenue, between Steuben and Emerson)

What: Planting daffodil bulbs – we will provide all the tools you will need, just show up and be ready to get a bit dirty!

Sign up here, on our Volunteer Page.

 

EXCLUSIVE: CKO Kickboxing Deal for Myrtle Ave

CKO & Myrtle Ave team up again!

CKO Kickboxing has kept us in shape the past summers at Myrtle Ave Plaza hosting fitness classes. Didn’t exercise as much during the sweatier months? Well, it’s not too late, CKO wants to keep us all fit through the fall and winter, especially if you’re like the rest of us who want ALL the helpings during the winter holidays.

What’s the deal?

CKO has just announced a fantastic deal for you dear neighbors.  Mention *this* post over at CKO, and they’ll waive enrollment fees AND give you 50% off your 1st month’s membership. End the year strong.

Where do I go?

Head over to,

CKO Kickboxing, 527 Myrtle, between Grand & Steuben, or call 718-522-5228, and tell them Myrtle Ave Brooklyn Partnership sent you!

 

Seafood, a Daycare & Tea shop Now Open on Myrtle

Summer 2019 has seen new awnings, fresh facades, and new businesses on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. The neighborhood’s newest storefronts bring a new seafood eatery, a welcome additional daycare, and curated art with your tea. Below is a round-up of the three businesses who opened their doors this past month:

photo credit: @captlouibrooklyn

Cap’t Loui Seafood Boil

Serving seafood boil tossed in Louisiana style Cajun sauced bags, fryer baskets, a raw bar, and more daily. Found at 413 Myrtle Avenue between Vanderbilt Avenue and Clinton Avenue, this seafood eatery offers New Orleans style seafood on the menu.

Cap’t Loui’s Seafood Boil, 413 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205, (347) 844-9920. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 4pm-10:30pm; Friday-Saturday 12pm-12am; Sunday 12pm-11pm

photo credit to @spreadyourwings_381

Open Your Wings

Upcoming is a new daycare for toddlers, preschool, and after school for your childcare needs. Open Your Wings is licensed in NYC by DOH and has certified teachers. Located at 381 Myrtle Ave on the corner of Clermont.

Open Your Wings, 381 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205, 718-852-7020. 

OJBK Tea Shop

A purveyor of hot and cold drinks, bubble teas, and slush OJBK treats visitors to a revolving art exhibit. This September OJBK is partnered with Pratt. OJBK is located at 525 Myrtle Avenue between Grand Ave and Steuben Street.

OJBK Tea Shop, 525 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 11205, (718) 576-3047

Are you ready for the monster mash, a graveyard smash, ready for the monster mash?

For the third Halloween – the Myrtle Avenue Plaza will become a dance floor for a Monster Mash!

Featuring Thriller dance class and open dance battle led by PS20 Dancers and Mr. Chung, starting at 4:45 PM.

What: Myrtle Monster Mash Dance Party on Myrtle Avenue

When: Thursday, October 31st, 4pm – 6pm

Where: Myrtle Avenue Plaza (at Myrtle Ave and Emerson Pl) in Clinton Hill

Kids and adults welcome! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Call (718) 230-1689 for more information.

On September 25th, the Senior Advisory Council met for their second meeting of 2019 to discuss ongoing concerns around Myrtle Ave. The council formed committees around Transportation, Events & Signature Events, and Business & Services to strategize upcoming actions and events.

We received guest speaker Rosamond Fletcher of Fort Greene Park Conservancy. Rosamond updated the Council on upcoming capital improvements in the park through two phases, including the creation of new ADA-compliant ramps at entrances along the Myrtle Avenue side of the park, the replacement of 83 trees and planting of additional trees, and expansion of the fitness and barbecue areas in the northwest corner of the park near Myrtle Avenue and St. Edwards Street. 

Additionally, the Council received updates on the MTA’s public engagement process for an upcoming re-mapping of the Brooklyn bus network. The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership will advocate with the Senior Advisory Council’s Transportation Committee to be a part of the process to voice senior commuters’ concerns over wait times and to support possible solutions to improve bus efficacy, such as bus schedule monitors, traffic regulation and enforcement, etc.

The Council’s Events committee began forming a calendar of events for seniors on Myrtle Avenue, including a relaxing spa day as one of the possible upcoming events for the Council. Instructor Q of Clinton Hill Champions Martial Arts & Fitness agreed to kick-off the Senior Self-Defense Class on October 8. If any seniors would like to sign up, please contact us at (718) 230-1689 ext 4# Classes will be capped at 20 participants. The class will be FREE to participants through the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership with support from the Brooklyn Community Foundation.

 Want to Join the Council?

We invite interested residents of the Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Wallabout, and Brooklyn Navy Yard area to join the Senior Advisory Council for a meeting and to join one of the committees: Events & Signature Events, Transportation, and Business & Services. The meeting locations will revolve on both ends of the district to accommodate neighborhood residents. 

Would you like to join the Senior Advisory Council, or come to the next Council meeting? Do you want to sign up for more information? Give us a call at 718-230-1689 ext#5 or email info@myrtleavenue.org for more information.

Thank You to Our Supporters

The Senior Advisory Council offers a warm thank you to Bishop Memorial Mission at 127 Emerson Place – who generously provided the space for the meeting.  

“Age-Friendly Myrtle Avenue” is funded in part by a grant from Brooklyn Community Foundation’s Elders Fund. Thank you to the Brooklyn Community Foundation for supporting our work to connect the elders of our neighborhood to co-create a shared vision for our community.

2019 Myrtle Avenue Annual Report Released

To read about the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership’s work over the past year, click through our 2019 annual report below.

To learn more about the BID, please visit our ABOUT US page.

YEMP Summer Playback

Myrtle Avenue merchant Jill Lindsey with Young Entrepreneur Mentorship Program participant Synyah during her six-week summer job assignment at the Jill Lindsey shop and cafe.

With the invaluable support of community partners, Myrtle Avenue merchants, and self-driven youth, Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn partnership has successfully closed out their 13th year of the YEMP (Youth Entrepreneurship Mentorship Program) initiative! YEMP Summer 2019 was one for the books and also came with a lot of firsts.

#TheyWorked

This year’s YEMP summer initiative was packed with enriching opportunities for our participating Youth. We partnered with a local entrepreneurship consulting company to bring an afternoon of Shark Sessions which was a fun interactive version of the television show Shark Tank. The teens learned the basics of starting a business and even practiced pitching a business concept of their own. We had the owner of Green in BKLYN, Elissa, begin a scholarship fund in loving memory of her first intern, Cristina Valentin, for YEMP interns who exemplify activism and compassion for their community. After a competitive application process, 15-year-old Synyah Jordan was awarded the YEMP Activist scholarship of $100. Synyah Jordan also graced the YEMP closing ceremony as a keynote speaker and shared her personal experience through an empowering speech.

At the YEMP closing ceremony, the community in attendance showered all the fellows with words of encouragement and love as many of them continue to work, prepare for school, and be change agents in their community.

Want to Get Involved?

For information on how and when to apply for the annual YEMP internship, you can sign up for Myrtle Avenue’s newsletter to receive updates as soon as the 2020 YEMP application opens.

Special Thank Yous

To the 11 Myrtle Avenue merchants who volunteered to serve as employers and mentors to the participating local high schoolers:

  • Jill Lindsey
  • Green In BKLYN
  • Move With Grace
  • Vitality Juice Bar
  • Champion’s Taekwondo
  • Peck’s
  • Sandbox
  • Petee’s Pie
  • Brooklyn Public Library Whitman Branch
  • Halal Spot
  • Just Because Salon

A sincere thank you to supporters of the 2019 YEMP program: Con Edison and The Gilbert Rivera Charitable Foundation.

Thank you to Voodo Fé who accommodated the closing ceremony in their art gallery space at 572 Myrtle Ave.

Want to become a supporter of the YEMP program? Please contact us about becoming an individual donor.

FREE Walking Tours of Fort Greene & Wallabout

Advanced registration is required! Visit Eventbrite to register for an upcoming tour. 

On the 3rd Saturday of each month, the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership will host a FREE guided walking tour through the historic Wallabout neighborhood.  The walks are being offered in partnership with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy, with additional support from the Walt Whitman Project and American Opera Projects.

The guided walk will explore 400 years of history through the area’s historic architecture and landmarks and will venture into the neighborhood’s beautiful mix of pre-Civil War homes and late 19th-century industrial district just outside the Brooklyn Navy Yard.  The tour will focus on how the neighborhood has developed from when the first people from Europe and Africa arrived in the early 1600s. Along the route, notable residents and “hidden” landmarks will be discussed, like author Walt Whitman’s home, a former Tootsie Roll factory, Michael Jordan’s birthplace, and more.

The tours begin in Fort Greene Park at 11am from May through October 2019.

The tour includes a 1.5 walk, beginning in Fort Greene Park and concluding at 99 Ryerson St.  The event is FREE, but space is limited and registration is required.

Want to Learn More?

If you’d like to learn about more local history in the Wallabout, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill area, view our self-guided Myrtle Avenue Black Artstory Tour. This free tour – available in the iTunes store or at myrtleavenue.org – highlights the area’s rich legacy of Black artistry by telling the story of eight varied artists who once called this neighborhood home.

Sign the Petition: Restore B54 Bus Service

Photo by: Anthony Huntington

Join us for a “Rally for the B54” on Thursday, August 8 at 10am at the Myrtle Ave and Washington Ave bus stop (in front of A-rod Grocery).

The MTA is proposing to cut service on the B54 bus this fall, increasing wait times and creating more crowded buses during morning commutes and throughout the day. Sign the petition, calling on the MTA to not reduce service on the B54

For most of Myrtle Avenue, the B54 is the only transit option available. Cutting service will further decline ridership, leading to worse conditions for riders who cannot afford to hail cabs or who are unable to walk the long distance to a subway station.

According to plans from the MTA’s New York City Transit Authority, fewer busses will run on weekdays during morning peak times, midday, and during evening service. The plan would increase wait times up to 15 minutes (up from 12 minutes) at certain points during the day. These longer wait times, according to the MTA’s projections, will push capacity on buses at certain times of the day to 94% (up from the current measured capacity of 84%).

Current plans do not call for changes in service levels during peak evening hours.

Sign the Petition

New Colorful Art Coming to Myrtle

We are so excited to welcome a new pop of color to the Myrtle Avenue Plaza with the installation of a new art piece next month. Through a collaboration with Pratt Institute’s Foundations department, several utility boxes in the plaza will be transformed into canvases that’ll feature the piece Wonderland, designed by Pratt student Elodia Wei.

Detail of “Wonderland,” featuring a stained glass motif.

DESIGN INSPIRATION

According to Wei, “Wonderland is a stained-glass window design, which depicts abstract landscapes from Myrtle Avenue and Fort Green Park. I discover that the shape of the infrastructure boxes mirrors the shape of the windows on shops and apartment buildings along Myrtle Avenue. Therefore, the landscape on these infrastructure boxes in my design is like people seeing the beautiful sceneries on Myrtle Avenue through these windows.”

Myrtle Avenue BID Executive Director, Chad Purkey (left), and Pratt Institute faculty members Leslie Mutchler (center) and Jean Shin (right) review a model of the selected design.

COLLABORATION WITH PRATT

Wei was one of 18 students who submitted a design proposal, as part of Professor Corinne Ulmann’s Light, Color & Design course this past semester. A huge thank you to Professor Ulmann for leading this project from start to finish!

Two-Wheel Tours: FREE Neighborhood Bike Rides

A Pedal Tour through the Neighborhood

There is nothing more fun than taking a spin on a perfect summer evening, down a tree-lined street in Brooklyn. Join the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership for a FREE guided bike ride around the neighborhood, led by The Brown Bike Girl. Don’t have a bike? No problem. Through a partnership with Citi Bike, there will be free bike rentals available (must be 16+ years).

Rides take place the 4th Thursday of each month from May through August 2019 and begin at the Citi Bike station at Willoughby Av & Washington Pk at 6pm. All ages, abilities are welcome!

REGISTER

RSVP - Community Bike Rides
Will you bring your own bike?
Which Community Bike Ride would you like to attend? (All rides begin at 6pm)

Please note that all riders will be required to sign a liability waiver before the ride begins. If riders are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must also sign.

*FREE Citi Bike rentals are subject to availability of bikes at the Citi Bike station at Willoughby Ave and Washington Pk. You must be 16 years or older to use Citi Bike.

Rides may be canceled due to inclement weather. Follow @myrtleavebklyn for day-of updates or call (718) 230-1689.

Questions? Email hello@myrtleavenue.org or call (718) 230-1689

FREE Outdoor Yoga Every Tuesday

NOW EXTENDED THROUGH JULY!

Stretch it out this spring with FREE outdoor yoga classes on Myrtle Avenue. Every Tuesday night in May, June & July, yoga mats will roll out in the Myrtle Avenue Plaza for free classes taught by local yoga studios Sacred Brooklyn and Move with Grace. The weekly series is sponsored by Clinton Hill neighbor MedRite Urgent Care, open at 504 Myrtle Avenue (next door to Key Food).

The Details

  • All classes are FREE
  • Please bring your own mat
  • Classes start promptly at 7pm and last one hour
  • Meet your instructor in the Myrtle Avenue Plaza, near the intersection of Myrtle and Steuben. Classes will be held near the small stage.
  • Sacred Brooklyn will lead each class in May, and Move with Grace will lead classes in June
  • Classes may be canceled due to rain. On the day of a class, please check @myrtleavebklyn on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for the latest information.

For more free events, please visit the Myrtle Avenue Events Calendar.

Make Music New York Returns on June 21

Celebrating the longest day of the year with music in the air. The annual Make Music New York celebration returns to Myrtle Avenue for the summer solstice on Friday, June 21. Catch live musical performances at six (6!) different venues along Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

Schedule: Make Music New York on Myrtle

Myrtle Avenue Plaza
between Steuben St & Emerson Pl
5:00PM – 8:00PM: Benny Lopez Latin Jazz Band (Latin Jazz)
PLUS Salsa dancing (instructors available to help you learn!), FREE food and drinks served by Castro’s Restaurant

Green in BKLYN
432 Myrtle, between Clinton & Waverly
12:30PM – 2:00PM: Afro Dominicano (Latin, Raggae, Afrobeat)
2:00PM – 3:00PM: Lisa Ramey (Soul, R&B, Jazz)

Corkscrew Brooklyn
489 Myrtle Ave, between Hall & Ryerson
2:00PM – 3:00PM: Martin Reuter Electronic, Funk, Jazz
3:30PM – 5:30PM: Ken Voisin Standards, Kids, Rock
6:00PM – 6:45PM: Obeah, the Muse Soul, R&B, Singer/Songwriter
7:00PM – 8:00PM: Benita Charles Soul, R&B, Singer/Songwriter

Gnarly Vines
350 Myrtle Avenue, between Carlton & Adelphi
5:30PM – 7:30PM: Tom Blatt’s The Project (Jazz)

Tipsy
584 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Classon Ave
7:00PM – 7:30PM: Genique (R&B, Afrobeat, Reggae)
+ NY Distilling Co. Tasting from 6-8pm

Bklyn Public Library – Walt Whitman Branch
93 St Edwards St. (btwn Myrtle & Park Ave)
2:00PM – 3:30PM: Annie Nirschel (Indie/Folk, Pop)

Celebrating Bike Month on Myrtle Ave

All month long in May, we’re joining with neighbors and biking advocates across the country to celebrate National Bike Month. Myrtle Avenue will host free events for those who bike in our neighborhood every day, as well as for our neighbors who are interested in getting introduced to urban cycling.

Scroll below to find our full list of events, or visit our Events Calendar.

MAY 4: BIKE MONTH KICKOFF EVENT

3-4:30pm, in Fort Greene Park, at Myrtle & St. Edwards St

We’re partnering with our friends in the Better Bike Share Network to a host a bike-loving party with FREE helmet giveaways, CitiBike ride demos, free healthy and fresh drinks from Vitality Health & Wellness Bar, and a raffle to win a gift card to Urban Cycles and other biking gear.

This event is being hosted by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership and our partners in the Better Bike Share network, including Bed-Stuy Restoration, Fort Greene Park Conservancy, and Urban Upbound.

FULL EVENT INFO

MAY 17: FREE BAGELS FOR BIKERS

7:30am-9:30am, at Myrtle Ave and Vanderbilt Ave

Stop by the corner of Myrtle and Vanderbilt Avenues on your way to work to pick up a free bagel and coffee at our annual National Bike to Work Day event. The 88th Precinct will also be on hand to register bikes, which assists the NYPD in finding lost or stolen bikes.

This event is hosted in partnership with The Brown Bike Girl.

FULL EVENT INFO

MAY 30th: FREE COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE

6:00pm-7:00pm, at Myrtle Ave and St. Edward’s St CitiBike Station

Enjoy a guided tour of the neighborhood on wheels during our free, guided monthly bike ride. On the fourth Thursday of the month, from May through August, The Brown Bike Girl will lead riders on a bike ride around the neighborhood, exploring local art, businesses, and more. Riders can bring their own bike or unlock a free CitiBike (depending on availability and must be 16 years or older).

RSVP INFO COMING SOON!

NOW OPEN: TB Coffee House

A new spot offering up caffeine, fresh pastries, and a cool new backyard hangout space just made its debut in Clinton Hill. TB Coffee House “soft opened” this past weekend on Myrtle Avenue, inviting customers into their cozy and chic new spot.

The shop offers an impressively stocked pastries and treats case, plus a full coffee menu.

And the option to sip and eat indoors or outdoors is a big plus. Either pull up a comfy chair near the fireplace or grab a seat on the large backyard deck. It’s a win-win either way.

Stop in soon to try out their new offerings and to say to the friendly staff.

TB Coffee, 578 Myrtle Ave (between Emerson & Classon)

 

Happy 10th Birthday, Green in BKLYN!

Green in BKLYN is Celebrating 10 Years of Business!

Green in BKLYN has been bringing a little bit of Earth Day to Myrtle Avenue every since it opened in 2009. In that time, proprietor Elissa Olin has found a way to make her shop, not just a go-to for eco-friendly products, but a place that supports and celebrates community.

At Green in BKLYN you can find anything from sustainable, fair trade products sourced from local Brooklyn companies, to housewares, cards, books and clothes. Additionally, the shop hosts different environmentally-minded events like used book drives, compost demonstrations and recycling events. The shop has also been a long time supporter of the Youth Entrepreneur Mentorship Program (YEMP) where high school students get a 6-week summer internship to gain professional skills at local businesses.

On Saturday May 11th, from 12-5pm, Green in BKLYN is hosting an event open to all! Highlights include:

  • 10% off purchases store-wide
  • A raffle for in shop products
  • Live Music
  • Light refreshments and birthday cake from Brooklyn Sweet Spot
  • E-waste recycling drop off for SMALL ELECTRONICS ONLY (phones, tablets, etc)

There will also be a special bench dedication ceremony to remember on of Elissa’s YEMP students, Cristina Valentin, who sadly passed away, but left a big impact.

Stop by Green in BKLYN to congratulate Elissa on 10 years, and 10 more years to come!

Green in BKLYN

432 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Clinton and Waverly)

 

Shop Local: Made & Sold in Brooklyn

What’s Good in the Neighborhood?

Our community is filled with many wonderful independent shops, where keeping it local means business as usual. Read on to see some of the Myrtle Avenue merchants who not only make Brooklyn their home, but also their business.

Cardiff Giant

Pull up a seat at Cardiff Giant, a Myrtle Avenue watering hole that is no joke. Their dedication to the states brewers, distilleries and wineries creates a menu of super local and regional drinks that can satisfy any thirst. Rye from the Hudson Valley, cider from Queens, and rum from Bushwick are all represented. Stop in to take a boozy-tour of New York without having to leave Clinton Hill.

415 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Vanderbilt and Clinton)

Brooklyn Sweet Spot

If you haven’t been to Brooklyn Sweet Spot to indulge in their cookies, cupcakes or small pies, then stop reading and go right now! You can’t miss it on Myrtle – just look for the sign that says: “Banana Pudding of Your Whole Life”. It is the pudding of your life, trust us.

So good in fact, it is made in batches in their Fort Greene-based kitchen and sold in different locations all over the city. The secret ingredients in this pudding and their cakes have been passed down through owner Kym Rodgers family, so you know it’s made with love. And as the saying goes, ”Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way.”

366 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Adelphi and Clermont)

BKG Roasters

Brooklyn-based and brothers founded, BKG Roasters is a neighborhood coffee spot and community gathering space offering small-batch coffee, from drip to espresso. The Farrelly brothers, Alan, Craig, and James, moved their operations from Red Hook to Myrtle after Hurricane Sandy upended their business in 2012.

Thankfully they were able to pick up here in Clinton Hill and are roasting coffee for their brick and mortar and wholesale accounts. As Spring continues to reveal itself, you will definitely find us in BKG Roasters back yard, cold brew in hand.

557 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Emerson and Classon)

Green in BKLYN

We appreciate Green in Bklyn for their dedication to selling eco-friendly products at their store. Did you know there is an eco-friendly deodorant that is made here on Myrtle and sold in their shop?  Brooklyn’s hot and sweaty summer is going to smell a whole lot nicer thanks to Scully’s all-natural deodorant spray.

432 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Clinton and Waverly)

Jill Lindsey

Jill Lindsey also likes to keep it local. Her Fort Greene flagship store supports Brooklyn artists making anything from apparel and jewelry, to textiles and home goods. The shop also likes to create an atmosphere where residents can stop in to chat over coffee or wine, at their bar-top cafe that looks out to the garden.

370 Myrtle Avenue (between Adelphi and Clermont)

Brooklyn-based + shopping small = a win for the Myrtle Avenue community of merchants!

Myrtle Meals: Lunch Under $10

Funny how your stomach just knows when it’s time for lunch, right?

Myrtle Avenue has plenty of places to get a delicious and filling lunch, for under $10! Check out our roundup below and put those hunger pangs to rest.

Rice + Naan + Curry + Dessert, Oh My!

Spice and Grill offers an amazing lunch special that includes: rice, naan, daal, saag, choice of curry AND dessert, for $7.99. This local favorite also offers a wide selection of other affordable dishes under $10 as well.

Spice and Grill (441 Myrtle Ave, btwn Clinton and Waverly)

You Can Never Go Wrong with Thai

Photo Credit: @malvivant on Instagram

Myrtle Avenue has a generous selection of Thai restaurants offering daily lunch specials. At Thai 101 you can get an appetizer and entrée for $7.95. This is the perfect amount of food that will fill you up, without draining your wallet.

Thai 101 (448 Myrtle Ave, btwn Waverly and Washington)

A Stacked Sandwich

The farmer in the Deli has two locations on Myrtle to get anything from cold cuts to chicken cutlet sandwiches. Grab a bag of chips and a drink and you can be out the door with a lunch that will satisfy your belly and your budget.

Farmer in the Deli (357 Myrtle Ave, between Adelphi and Clermont)

Farmer in the Deli II (541 Myrtle Ave, btwn Steuben and Emerson)

Tacos Tuesday

Need we say more? Didn’t think so. On Taco Tuesday you should stop in for what else…the tacos! They offer two hard or soft tacos and a soda for $7.50. Sign us up!

Castro’s (511 Myrtle Ave, btwn Ryerson and Grand)

There are a lot more affordable options up and down Myrtle. Be on the lookout for signs with daily specials and discounts at lunch!

Women’s History Month on Myrtle Avenue

For Women’s History Month, we here on Myrtle Avenue are celebrating local women who make positive impacts in our community. Click below to read the profiles of all the local women who have been featured in our annual Women’s History Month campaign.

Welcome to the Neighborhood, Calyer Cafe!

Calyer Cafe and Kitchen is Now Open

Calyer Cafe and Kitchen and Kitchen opened its doors this past week and so far, things are looking great!

Their “soft opening” menu starts with breakfast sandwiches on Balthazar rolls. Ingredients range from eggs to house-made chorizo and even tapenade. Yum.

Their lunch sandwiches start at 11am and include staples like chicken salad and tuna salad.
For even bolder tastes, try the Porchetta, Chimi, or Tinga sandwiches.  All come on rolls and are a meal in themselves.

Top it all off with coffee or beverages from their cold case. Grain bowls, salads and sides coming soon!

Calyer Cafe and Kitchen 519 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Grand and Steuben)

Myrtle & Co. Now Open

Photo: Kale Caesar Salad at Myrtle & Co.

More like MMMMyrtle & Co.

If you haven’t tried them yet, we recommend stopping into Myrtle & Co. The menu offers something for everyone: breakfast, lunch, small plates, craft cocktails and coffee

Myrtle & Co. 507 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Ryerson & Grand)

Bubble Tea Time at Anda Cafe

Photo: YELP

Anda Cafe Now Open

If you are looking for Bubble Tea, Milk Tea or something in a Matcha, Anda Cafe is the place for you!

Stop by for a hot or cold beverage.

Anda Cafe, 525 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Grand & Steuben)

 

Southbridge Fitness Center Now Open

Arm day with Addo, co-owner and fitness trainer at Southbridge Fitness Center in Fort Greene

Southbridge Fitness Center

Now is the time to get into the fitness center and get in shape.

Want to try out a class? Stop by the center to check out their deals and inquire about a free class, personal training, and fitness therapy services.

Southbridge Fitness Center, 322 Myrtle Avenue ( btwn Washington Park & Carlton)

Valentine’s Day 2019: Your Local Guide

The Best of Myrtle Avenue

With Valentines Day coming up in a couple of weeks, we put the question out to Myrtle Avenuer’s (yes, that is a new word we made up) – what are the best spots on the avenue to help celebrate Valentine’s? From a good bar to set the scene, to a great place to buy flowers for your loved one, here is a round up of the best places you picked!

Best Bar to set the vibe: Cardiff Giant

Cardiff Giant’s cozy interior make this bar a great place to set the vibe for a romantic night out. And if your date is really into craft beers and cocktails, you’ll be able to impress them with Cardiff Giant’s menu exclusively made of New York made beer, cider, and spirits. Kick off the night with one of their “Happy Meals”- a can of beer or cider, with a shot, or a nice regional red.

Cardiff Giant | 415 Myrtle Ave (btwn Vanderbilt & Clinton)

Best Date Night Restaurant: LaRina Pastificio & Vino

Just a few doors down from Cardiff Giant is LaRina, Fort Greene’s choice for romantic dinner a deux. LaRina will be doing a $65,  pre-fixe only dinner on Valentines that includes an appetizer, pasta dish, entree and dessert. While La Rina normally takes walk-ins only, they do open up for some reservations, so call them quick!

LaRina Pastificio & Vino | 387 Myrtle Ave (btwn Clermont & Vanderbilt)

Best place to get a fun card: Green in BKLYN

Green in BKLYN never lets us down, particulalry with their fun and quirky card selection. The selection will have you laughing, smiling, and probably getting more than one card. Stop by the shop to pick up a card that screams, we-aren’t-in-Hallmark-territory-anymore.

Green in Bklyn | 432 Myrtle Ave (btwn Clinton & Waverly)

Best place to get your Sweetie something sweet: Brooklyn Sweet Spot

A word of warning if you go to Brooklyn Sweet Spot: you can get into some real trouble there. Between the cookies, the bread pudding, mini pies, cupcakes and custom deserts you will have a hard time choosing the right confection for your sweetheart!

Brooklyn Sweet Spot | 366 Myrtle Ave (btwn Adelphi & Clermont)

Best place for blooms: Bella Rosa Flower Shop

Bella Rosa always has a great selection of plants or flowers to suit your green thumb, or your big red heart. They will be doing a Valentine’s special of $25 for a dozen roses. Get them quick before you have all that’s left are blue carnations.

Bella Rosa | 566 Myrtle Ave (btwn Emerson and Classon)

Whatever you do for Valentines Day, we hope you feel loved and have fun out on Myrtle! ❤️️

Coming to Myrtle Avenue in 2019

The new year brings with it a slate of new businesses who are set to open their doors on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill in 2019. Below is a round-up of a few the businesses that are in the works and planning to open their doors in the year ahead:

Southbridge Fitness Center

NOW OPEN!

Southbridge Fitness Center will bring a new workout option to Fort Greene, with a schedule of boot camp classes, personal training, and fitness therapy. This will be Southbridge’s second location in NYC, with their first in the Financial District.

Southbridge Fitness Center, 322 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Washington Pk & Carlton)

Anda Cafe

NOW OPEN!

Opening up their third location, Anda Cafe (aka the Panda Cafe) will soon open a tiny spot in Clinton Hill to serve up their signature bubble tea drinks and Asian-inspired treats. You can find their other locations in the Lower East Side and Flushing.

Anda Cafe, 525 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Grand & Steuben)

Myrtle & Co.

NOW OPEN!

Opening in January 2019, Myrtle & Co. will serve up a lunch and dinner menu influenced by North African, Mediterranean, and Indian flavors. Chef David Johnson, formerly of Brooklyn’s popular Cafe Mogador, will helm the kitchen while the bar will be turning out cocktails from a menu crafted by Daniel Kent (previously of Michelin-starred restaurant Atera in Tribeca). Lunch will feature pita-filled sandwiches and build-your-own bowls, offering an easy take-out option for diners. Their backyard will be sure to be a popular feature too when the warmer weather returns.

Myrtle & Co, 507 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Ryerson & Grand)

Calyer Cafe

A new eatery and coffee shop will cozy up at the corner of Myrtle & Grand in 2019. More details coming soon!

Calyer Cafe, 519 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Grand and Steuben)

TB Coffee House

A new coffee house is set to open in February in Clinton Hill in early 2019 with TB Coffee House, near Pratt Institute on Myrtle between Emerson Pl & Classon Ave. Apply now to join their team as a barista!

TB Coffee House, 578 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Emerson & Classon)

MedRite Urgent Care

The new urgent care provider plans to open in January 2019, offering walk-in medical, occupational health, and general health services.

MedRite, 504 Myrtle Avenue (btwn Ryerson & Grand)

The Crabby Shack

NOW OPEN!

The team behind one of Brooklyn’s most popular seafood spots is moving along with plans to open their second location in Clinton Hill in early 2019.

The Crabby Shack, 150 Clinton Avenue (at Myrtle Ave)

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