Category Archives: Merchant News

Depend on Your Local Wine Shop this Holiday Season

Some people may choose to drink Pumpkin Ale at their Thanksgiving feast because the fall classic is their favorite, but we recommend that you reach out to your local wine merchants to plan your drink menu for Turkey Day!

If you are the host of a Thanksgiving feast, you’ll most definitely want to find the perfect wine to pair with your turkey. Contact these Myrtle wine shops for the best recommendations:

Karin from Corkscrew Brooklyn Wines
489 Myrtle Ave between Hall Street & Ryerson
(718) 230-WINE
Brian from Gnarly Vines
350 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Carlton
(718) 797-3183

TIPSY
584 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon
(347) 599-1672

2016 Myrtle Avenue Neighborhood Shopping & Dining Guide

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Small Business Saturday Happy Hour Specials!

Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday! The blue and white signs (the trademark colors of Small Business Saturday) are all around.

And after beating off the crowds to score great gifts and bargains for your favorite people, we’d bet there’s nothing you’d like better to come back to the neighborhood and into the comfort your favorite restaurant or bar. And you’re in luck!

Myrtle Avenue Small Business Saturday Drink Specials — yep, blue-colored drinks served at a special price from 4pm to 7pm in honor of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26!

#ShopSmall

Soco, 509 Myrtle Ave between Grand and Ryerson (718) 783-1936

Soco Island (pineapple vodka, blue curacao, fresh lemonade) + F-Que wings (smoked jumbo wings, housemade pepper jelly, tzatziki dip) — $7

Putnam’s Pub & Cooker, 419 Myrtle Ave, corner of Clinton Ave (347) 799-2382

Blueberry Margarita (tequila, blue curacao, blueberries) — $6

Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club, 459 Myrtle Ave, corner of Washington Ave (718) 852-0202

Blue Long Beach (Blue Long Island Iced Tea) — $7

Los Pollitos III, 499 Myrtle Ave, corner of Ryerson (718) 636-6125

Blueberry Margarita (tequila and blue curacao) — $5

The Emerson, 561 Myrtle Ave, near Emerson Place corner (347) 763-1310

Nothing’s off limits in this Happy Hour. From the blue-labeled Pabst Blue Ribbon to $5 well drinks, drafts from $3 to $5 and cocktails at $10 and tis the season for $9 hot whiskey ciders.

Pre-Order Your Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

If the thought of playing host or hostess this Holiday season stresses you out, why not call in for some help and order some pre-made Thanksgiving dishes? Peck’s is ready to help make your Thanksgiving Feast easier and delicious. Whether you need a side of mashed potatoes and mac & cheese or you need the whole bird, Theo and his team are there to help make your Thanksgiving one to remember. The specialty food shop will be OPEN from 7:30am- NOON on Thanksgiving Day! Check out their menu below.

BOARDS
Meat, Cheese, or Meat & Cheese Boards ranging from $75- $175
Crudite Platter with Feta Herb Dip $50
Peck’s Pate, Small or Large for $12- $16

BITES (six per order)
Mini Kielbasas in a bacon blanket with Horseradish Mustard for $15
Pastrami or Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms for $15

THE BIRD
Whole Turkeys (Organic, Pasture Raised, Hormone Free, Local) for $7.99 per lb
Roasted & Pastrami Stuffed Turkey Roulade $24 per lb.

SIDES
Pastrami, Rye, Kraut, and Pepper Stuffing for $15.00 per lb.
Homey Black Pepper Gravy (12oz in Pint Container) for $12.00 per lb
Star Anise & Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce Pint for $12.00
Corn and Green Bean Succotash 1lb for $15.00
Mashed Potatoes with shmaltz fried onions 1lb for $15.00
Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar, Marshmallows, Candied Pecans 1lb for $15.00
Brussel Sprouts with onion jam and pancetta bits 1lb for $15.00
Maple / Orange / Chipotle Glazed Carrots 1lb $15.00
Mac & Cheese Casseroles $15.00 each

BREADS
Mini Gougeres ($10 for 6)
Mini Corn Muffins ($12 for 6)
Maple Biscuits ($9 for 6)

PIES
Pumpkin Pie ($45)
Pecan / Chocolate Chunk Pie ($45)

Peck’s encourage orders to be made by Monday, November 21.

Peck’s, 455A Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Waverly
(347) 689-4969

[Salon] 718 Owner Heads to San Fran With Top Small Businesses

Michaella Blissett-Williams, owner of [Salon]718, a much respected and loved hair salon with three locations in Fort Greene / Clinton Hill, including one located at 456 Myrtle Avenue between Washington and Waverly Avenues, has been invited to Yelp headquarters in San Francisco along with 100 other small businesses across the country. The exclusive group are invited to Yelp’s 2nd annual Coast-to-Coast: Community Powered Progress! conference, which brings together small business leaders in 80 North American markets for two days of inspiration and education to help them continue their major success in promoting their businesses, including their utilization and understanding of Yelp tools.

Leaders at Yelp will share expertise and arm these small business champions of local businesses with best practices that will help them to continue to grow. Attendees represent a wide range of categories and different levels of experience and years in business. The one thing they all have in common is their steadfast desire to build a robust business in the local market, according to Yelp.

Congratulations Michaella and [Salon] 718!

Follow [Salon]718 on social media to keep up with their attendance and experiences at the Coast to Coast conference.

[Salon]718, 456 Myrtle Avenue between Washington and Waverly Avenues
(718) 802-9200

Mildred Keel-Williams, Soldier for Economic Development in Brooklyn

The Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) announced the passing of Mildred Keel-Williams, the long-time former Director of Economic Development Programs. Mildred lost a long and courageous battle with cancer earlier this week. Known for her passion for and wide knowledge in the field of economic development, Mildred, who always made time for a kind word or a listening ear, will be tremendously missed.

“Mildred was a true visionary who led the community through change and development, organizing and engaging local merchants, revitalizing local commercial strips, and engaging businesses in the civic life of the community. She ran our SYEP program for many years, managed our first adult employment center, and led public benefits enrollment and free tax preparation efforts that served thousands of community members. She opened a thrift store with a retail training component and she worked tirelessly on every ‘WE LOVE CYPRESS HILLS DAY!’ In her 25+ years with Cypress Hills Development Corporation, she touched all of us with her warmth and passion, her love for Cypress Hills and her unmatched commitment to making our community a wonderful place to live and work. In her personal life Mildred was a loving wife and mother; an inspired artist and poet; a woman of strong, unwavering faith and a true friend to so many of us, shared the staff of the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation on their website.

We’ll miss you Mildred. Sending our thoughts and prayers to our friends at the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, friends and family, including Mildred’s husband Michael and daughter Mari.

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn BID Annual Report 2016

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Cupcakes & Other Delights at Brooklyn Sweet Spot

Cupcakes, cookies, cobblers, oh my!

Treat yourself to a sweet treat at Brooklyn Sweet Spot: custom cakes, cupcakes, including, red velvet, ‘All American,’ white grand marnier truffle, mango lime mojito; banana pudding; and peach cobbler. And if you’re lucky — fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies, like the ones above.

Brooklyn Sweet Spot is located at 366 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont and Adelphi.

Myrtle Avenue Shopping & Dining Guide

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership published the 2017 Shopping & Dining Guide featuring listings of 170 businesses within the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Business Improvement District (businesses located on Myrtle Avenue between Flatbush & Classon Avenues). Click below to check it out.

Pic of the Week: Leisure Life’s Vintage Sweatshirts

This week we are featuring the hand stitched sweatshirts from Leisure Life NYC. These colorful vintage sweatshirts are crew neck and made right here in Brooklyn with embroidery by the business owner himself, Charnier Corey. Add that much needed pop of color to your wardrobe with these classic crewnecks. Limited quantities and sizes are available at the shop only.

Leisure Life NYC, 559 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon
(347) 725-3167

European Wax Center Coming to Myrtle Avenue

A new waxing center has announced plans to open a location along Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill and plans to kick off their opening with a week of free services. The European Wax Center has signed a lease at 531 Myrtle Avenue, near the corner of Steuben Street, marking their fourth location in Brooklyn.

The wax center provides an expansive menu of waxing services for both men and women. Those looking forward to the opening can sign-up to receive alerts for when “Preview Week” launches at the location, which will offer complimentary wax services for an entire week!

531 Myrtle Avenue is a new construction project, on the site of a former White Castle, which will house three retail storefronts. The two remaining storefronts are available to lease through RKF realty.

European Wax Center was founded in 2004 by a trio of siblings, growing from a single location in Florida to now over 500 locations across the United States.

Buff Patty, Serving Delicious Caribbean Cuisine for Nearly 20 years

Meet Patrick, owner of Buff Patty, located at 376 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi and Clermont. Buff Patty has been serving delicious, authentic Caribbean dishes in the neighborhood for nearly 20 years.

Stop in and enjoy hot, heaping dishes of oxtail rice and peas, curried goat, stew beef, escovich fish, cod fish cakes and a whole lot more. Housemade drinks include ginger beer, sorrel, peanut punch and Irish moss.

Buff Patty, 376 Myrtle Avenue (between Adelphi & Clermont)
(718) 855-3266

Halloween Party Ideas for the Host

Hard Cider
For that Halloween Hoop-la, head to Tipsy and check out the hard ciders, two are made locally in New York. The True Believer Hard Cider ($13) is made in Long Island, NY, Eve’s Cidery Beckhorn Hollow Traditional Sparkling Cider ($19) is made in the Finger Lakes, NY and the Astarbe Sagardotegia Sidra Natural ($12) – traditional Spanish cider from the Basque region in Spain. Their Annual Fall Sale is going on now through the month of October online & off.
Tipsy, 584 Myrtle Avenue between Classon & Emerson
(347) 599-1672

Tombstone Cookies, Ciders & Homemade Dinners
Peck’s is making tombstones & candy corn cookies this spooky season. These custom written delights (with people’s names on them) will be creepy & fun. If you don’t feel like cooking on these family-fun filled days, pick up a rotisserie chicken & two sides of vegetables for $26 or a pint of matzo ball soup $8. Seasonal Ciders and Oktoberfest beers are also available.
Pecks, 455A Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Waverly
(347) 689-4969

Get Your Spook On in Fort Greene & Clinton Hill

Fort Greene & Clinton Hill were named the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn to go Trick-or-Treating. Check out the fabulous list of kid-friendly haunted houses & events below and see why our neighborhoods are the best Halloween destination.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Pupkin Dog Contest
The Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest is Brooklyn’s largest and most outrageous dog costume contest and is in its 18th year! The dog costume contest, sponsored by Fort Greene PUPS, allows dogs to enter and compete for fabulous prizes and the coveted Great PUPkin rosettes. Interested participants can register early through eventbrite for $5. Day-of registration starts at 10:30am on the monument plaza for $10. Registration is limited to the first 120 people. For more information e-mail info@fortgreenepups.org.
Saturday, October 29, 11:30am-1pm
Northwest Plaza of Fort Greene Park (monument steps)

Backard Boo-Ya!
Mr. Theodore Peck & the entire team at Peck’s are throwing a mini-Halloween party where they will be giving away chocolate, decorating mini-pumpkins & playing spooky games.
Monday, October 31, 2-4pm
Pecks, 455 A Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Waverly
(347) 689-4969

Halloween Festival
Join Fort Greene Park Conservancy for their biggest event of the year, the 16th Annual Halloween Festival that features live music, dance workshops, games with giveaways, face-painting, a pumpkin patch, and more! Come dressed in your Halloween best and march in their costume parade around the festival.
Saturday, October 29, 12-3pm
Central Lawn by Dekalb Avenue & Washington Park

Halloween Weekend Fun
Cultura, the Pan Latin restaurant between Clinton & Vanderbilt will have a kid-friendly haunted house on Monday, October 31st with candies and spooky decor. On the weekend, from Friday 28th-Sunday 30th, they will also be serving sparkling apple cider sangria, spiced red apple cider sangria & sparkling peach lambic sangria for parents at happy hour prices – for just $5 each. If you stay for dinner make sure to try the Sopa Temporal, it is a creamy roasted butternut squash blended with homemade chicken stock and garnished with grilled shrimp and crispy cassava.
Haunted House opens Monday, October 31, 4-8pm
Cultura, 425 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Vanderbilt
(718) 855-8106

Halloween Walk
Society for Clinton Hill presents the 23^rd Annual Halloween Walk. Meet rain or full moon for a walk to generous homes giving out treats and see the dazzling shows at 313 Washington Avenue. Costumed trick or treaters up to age 12 are invited to join in the fun. Friends can also start on their own from Myrtle Avenue by picking up the map of homes at Peck’s at 455 A Myrtle Avenue between Washington & Waverly. This walk is sponsored by Mekelburg’s.
Monday, October 31st

Trilok Halloween Festival
The Trilok Fusion Center for Arts & Education is holding their Annual Halloween Festival in their lot on the corner of Myrtle and Waverly. Kids, families can stop in for lots of Halloween fun! FREE admission and open to all. The festival features pony rides, bouncy castle, games, face painting, a costume parade, foods by local vendors and much more. All proceeds will go towards improvements at the school. The event is also posted on Facebook.
Saturday, October 29th, 1-7pm
Trilok School lot is located near the school at 143 Waverly at the corner of Myrtle
(718) 578-2563

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTIES (FOR ADULTS)

10th Annual Halloween Costume Party
Music by Dem Dey Soundz & Costume Party will take place at Five Spot Soul Food on Saturday. Doors open at 10pm. Buy tickets online.
Saturday, October 29, 10pm
Five Spot Soul Food, 459 Myrtle Avenue at Washington Avenue

The Emerson Halloween Party
The Emerson Halloween Party put on by the bar’s Arts Collective & New Wavey X will feature 80’s movies, a Famous Painters Costume Contest (win a $50 bar tab!) & Live DJ Music by New Wavey Resident DJ. FREE.
Saturday, October 29, 10pm-4am
The Emerson, 561 Myrtle Avenue (between Emerson & Classon)

Halloween Happy Hour & Thriller Dance Contest
The Halloween Happy Hours at Putnam’s will take place Saturday, October 29th – Monday, October 31st, 4-7pm. The restaurant & bar will be offering Spiked Spiced Apple cider (and virgin for the kids!) and $1.50 oysters. Downstairs in the “Lair”, they will have a live DJ playing Friday & Saturday night. The Annual Thriller Dance contest takes place Halloween night at midnight along with a best costume contest with prizes for the winners.
Putnam’s Pub & Cooker, 419 Myrtle Avenue at Clinton Avenue
(347) 799-2382

Pic of the Week: Pumpkin Spice Latte

Tis the season for some pumpkin spice! Our pic of the week features the tasty Pumpkin Spice Latte at Connecticut Muffin made with the fall spice & frothy steamed milk. Warm up with this cup of goodness and add extra whipped cream for additional sweetness. Prices are $4.30 for small and $5.35 for large cup.

Connecticut Muffin, 423 Myrtle Avenue at the corner of Clinton Avenue
(718) 935-0087

Monthly Supper Club Memberships To Help Hudson Jane’s Build Out

Want to help a small eatery open its doors while scoring some monthly delicious eats and goodies?

Consider joining Hudson Jane‘s monthly supper club
Memberships include:

4-course dinners + wine pairings one Saturday evening each month
seasonal cocktail + snack “welcome hour”

plus these recently added bonuses:

2 Free cooking classes at Hudson Jane’s cooking school ($200 value!)
Holiday gift bag with treats from our house-made provisions line
10% off in our retail store for 1 year
Annual memberships start at $1250!
Visit hudsonjane.com to join!

*Limited spaces available, don’t delay – dinners begin summer 2017.

Hudson Jane will be located at 360 Myrtle Avenue.

Himalayan Lunch Special at Spice & Grill

Clinton Hill’s Spice & Grill has become a destination for Nepalese and Indian food. Customers have referred to the spot as a “new neighborhood favorite” and a “veggie nirvana” with vibrant and flavorful options for vegetarians & more. Their dumplings and momos have also been referred to as, “some of the best, outside of Nepal”. The Fall is a great time to swing by and check out the eatery’s street food and grilled options.

Spice & Grill is offering a flavorful Himalayan lunch special that should not be missed! Come try their delicious plate of chicken or vegetables, lentils. mustard greens, tomato chutney, & more for $8.99. Other recommendations are the mini samosa chat (tangy samosas with freshly cut sweet red onions, chili and coriander), momos (bitesize dumplings served with spicy tomato and sesame sauce), chatamari (rice crepes topped with lamb and spicy sauce) and the sekuwa (chicken skewers with peppers, nutmeg, lime zest and yogurt).

Spice & Grill, 441 Myrtle Avenue, on the corner of Myrtle & Waverly Avenue
(718) 875-2525

Burzh-wa Is Moving

After 10 successful years in business on Myrtle Avenue, Burzh-wa Salon will close its doors and will be heading to a new location on the corner of Fulton and Grand, the former home of Samantha’s Southern Cuisine.

In addition to the skill of the stylists in cutting, styling and coloring, the salon has built quite a strong reputation in excellent customer service.

“I would have loved to have found a space and stayed on Myrtle Avenue. It’s been my home for the past decade, and I can hardly walk down the street without greetings from my fellow merchants and neighbors. It’d be hard to replicate that,” shared Kim. “However, I’m glad that I get to stay in our beloved neighborhood and I look forward to contributing to life on Fulton Street and getting to know neighbors there as well!”

The building on Myrtle Avenue where Burzh-wa is currently located changed hands several months ago.

Burzh-wa has been a wonderful neighbor on Myrtle Avenue over the past 10 years, and we wish them the very best.

Burzh-wa will be located at 980 Fulton Street at Grand next month. In the meantime, please stop in, say hello, and make an appointment! They can be reached at (718) 237-2815.

Myrtle Goes TEAL for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September marks ovarian cancer awareness month and you may find teal ribbons along Myrtle Avenue promoting the national campaign that is spearheaded by Tell Every Amazing Lady (TEAL), an ovarian cancer awareness group that began in Brooklyn in 2009.

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership, along with Myrtle Avenue’s small businesses have teamed up with TEAL to place ribbons upon the district’s street trees and storefronts. Since TEAL’s primary mission is to educate women about ovarian cancer and to raise funding for research, several businesses are providing an opportunity for their customers to easily donate to the organization:

Corkscrew Wines: Purchase a bottle of Sequals Friulano (it boasts a teal label) and $1 from the sale will be donated to TEAL to support their annual TEAL Walk.

Peck’s: Throughout September, Peck’s traditional black and white cookie will become teal and white. Profits from cookie sales will be donated to TEAL.

21 Tara: Purchase a teal beaded bracelet – available for $10 – and $1 will be donated to TEAL.

To learn more about, donate to, or sign-up for the annual walk in Prospect Park on Sept. 10th, visit the TEAL website.

Cheap Lunch Eats at Cultura Pan Latin Cooking

We love that Cultura Pan Latin Cooking highlights delicious dishes from all across Latin America, stop in for their $5 to $10 lunch specials.

Try a Bowl, Burrito, or Quesadilla for only $7. Choice of filling with white rice, beans, Mexican salsita, pico de gallo, sour cream, & queso fresco. Served with side mixed greens salad. Add guacamole for $2. Fill it with grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, Dominican Beer-Battered fish, grilled shrimp w/ onions, peppers, & chimichurri Argentino or carne asada.

If you try the Quesadilla Antigua, the Old-fashioned Mexican quesadilla with cheese blend and choice of filling it is served with small side salad, guacamole, and pickled onions. Order plain cheese or add chicken, vegetables, ropa vieja (shredded beef slow cooked with peppers and onions in tomato sauce) or grilled shrimp.

Sandwiches are available for $10 and they are served on torta bread with either homemade french fries or side salad. Try the Cubano Perfecto with Mojo-marinated roast pork, swiss cheese, smoked ham, pickled cucumbers, and mustard or the Torta de Pescado with breaded fish, carrots, zucchini, onions, cheese, and smokey chipotle aioli. The Ropa Vieja is another option of Old-school Cuban ropa vieja (shredded beef slow stewed in tomato sauce with onions and peppers).

Arepas Rellenas are delcious. The $7 sweet corn arepas are stuffed with queso fresco fundido. Served with baby mixed greens salad and sour cream.

Additional Fillings: Vegetables $2: Collard greens / tomatoes / green tomatillo sauce
Ropa Vieja – $2: Braised short ribs / peppers / onions / tomato sauce
Camarones $3: Shrimp / peppers / onion / chimichurri argentino

*20% off to Pratt and St. Joseph’s students & staff with ID.

Cultura Pan Latin Cooking 413 Myrtle Avenue, just west of Clinton Avenue
(718) 855-8106

Chew Toys Get Political at NYCPet.com

NYCPet.com’s political parody chew toys have been flying off the store shelves.

One resembles Hillary Clinton, complete with pantsuit and pearls. The other resembles Donald Trump with suit and toupe, just as we are used to seeing them both.

Why is it that we’re only showing the Hillary Clinton chew toy? Because the Donald Trump doll keeps is sold out at the moment, no more in the store. Apparently more people want Donald Trump in their dog’s mouth stated one employee when asked about it.

Well, the good news is they are both available online on at NYCPet.com.

NYCPet.com, 464 Myrtle Avenue at Washington Ave
(718) 636-3848

Coffee Places You Can Only Find on Myrtle

Everyone loves indie coffee shops! Below is a list of a few coffee shops that are unique to Myrtle Avenue and you can’t find anywhere else:

Brewklyn Grind Coffee Roasters

Brewklyn Grind Coffee Roasters was founded by three brothers with a love for stellar coffee. Their quest for the perfect cup started in an apartment and became what is now a Brooklyn flagship location. The carefully crafted roasts highlight the nuances of each origin and you can taste it in every cup of 100% Arabica beans. The charming shop offers everything from a pour over to cappuccinos, teas, and local baked goods including Tisserie. Check out the peaceful backyard.
Brewklyn Grind Coffee Roasters , 557 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon, (347) 452-8866

Jill Lindsey

Myrtle Avenue’s collective lifestyle store, Jill Lindsey, houses a coffee & wine bar alongside fashionable clothing, accessories, and housewares. The beautifully adorned boutique not only curates events, they also serve a heck of a macchiato. Jill Lindsey brews Irving Farm and has lovely outdoor seating in the backyard.
Jill Lindsey, 370 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Clermont, (347) 987-4583

Peck’s

Scrumptious baked goods and top of the line coffee is what you will find at the provisions and pastrie-packed Peck’s. The breakfast egg sandwich on a pillowy Portuguese bun is a must have. Peck’s is the only coffee shop in Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn serving La Colombe.
Pecks, 455 A Myrtle Avenue between Waverly & Washinton, (347)689-4971

Pillow Cafe-Lounge

Pillow Cafe-Lounge proudly serves Irving Farm Coffee. Perfect for a coffee break or a scrumptious brunch, Pillow offers neighborhood favorites like the Huevos Rancheros. Owners put extra care into their espresso-based drinks. Try the iced Cafe Mexicana and the Mocha Pillow Shake, their signature smoothie of the chocolatey frothy blend of mocha, bananas, and milk.
Pillow Cafe-Lounge, 505 Myrtle Avenue between Ryerson & Grand, (718) 246-2711

Red Lantern Bicycles & Café

The crew at Red Lantern Bicycles & Café brews different coffees from different countries of origin on a weekly basis. Baristas serve cold brewed, house roasted coffees, and teas. They also serve to die for Fresh ‘Til Death Cafeteria rich, creamy textured house-made raw nut milk, some flavored, such as cinnamon walnut, cashew with fig, raw cacao and Brazil nut. Red Lantern sells pastries from Brooklyn-based businesses and cold beers on tap and bottled. All this, and a full bike shop too!
Red Lantern Bicycles & Café, 345 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Carlton, (347) 889-5338

Owa Afrikan Market To Close Myrtle Avenue Shop

After 25 years on Myrtle Avenue Owa Afrikan Market (434 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton and Waverly) will be leaving Myrtle Avenue and relocating to bigger digs on Broadway and Decatur.

“The move isn’t something we originally planned, but It’s turned out to be a true blessing,” shared Mrs. Osagie. Our lease was coming up and we started driving around in order to to explore various options, and found this space in less than one full week of looking.

Owa Afrikan Market has been a true destination business on Myrtle Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Osagie will be missed tremendously.

The word ‘Owa’ means home in the Edo language. Owa is a go-to haven for textiles, gifts, art and crafts, imported food, musical instruments, music, books, movies (DVDs), wood carvings and so much more. Owa Afrikan Market opened its doors on Myrtle Avenue to address the needs of customers living in New York City seeking authentic African clothing and crafts. Stop in before September 14th to let them how much they’ve been appreciated here on Myrtle Avenue all of these years and how much they will be missed.

Visit them at their new location (1666 Broadway at Decatur) or click here to order online

Wishing our friends at Owa Afrikan Market — Mr. and Mrs. Osagie and store manager Osawa (Sara), our very best. Connect to their Facebook page here & keep supporting them online here.

New Changes at Key Food

Well, it’s been a little over a month now since Key Food replaced their single feeder line for check-out with multiple check-out lines (see picture above). How do you like the change?

This change is a direct result of listening to customer feedback. Customers felt that the former singer feeder line model proved way too overwhelming during busy store times.

Stop in and check it out, and let us know your thoughts on this post. Is this multi-line system working better in your opinion? Email us at hello@myrtleavenue.org.

Key Food Supermarket, 490 Myrtle Avenue

Cool Down with Summer Sweets

During the final months of summer when the thermometer is hitting close to 90 degrees – some chilly ice cream may be in order! Cool down and beat the heat with these tasty treats.

At Liberty Pizza give your sweet tooth a fix for only $1! Liberty Pizza offers up $1 scoops of ice cream, where you can choose from half a dozen flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pistachio, mint chocolate chip, cookies & cream, and butter pecan. They also have Italian Ices, and of course their tasty slices are also available.
Liberty Pizza, 482 Myrtle Avenue, at the corner of Hall

Please your sugar inspired palate at Waza Sushi & Ramen with two scoops of tasty green tea, red bean or vanilla bean ice cream topped with merino cherries. Try it in the lovely backyard for $5. The ramen haven also offers a variety of Japanese saki chilled over ice.
Waza Sushi & Ramen, 485 Myrtle Avenue between Hall & Ryerson

Chill out with a pineapple or grapefruit flavored Jarritos Mexican Soda or share a spoon with a friend and enjoy delicious cold flan, a pastry cream cup containing a sweet caramel like savory filling at Tepango. Mexican sodas come in a variety of flavors including lime, strawberry, hibiscus, and tamarind.
Taqueria Tepango, 568 Myrtle Avenue between Steuben & Classon

After years of being a neighborhood favorite for cupcakes, Brooklyn Sweet Spot is now serving ice cream! Flavors include Tahitian vanilla, chocolate truffle, espresso, salted caramel, creamy coconut, cookies & cream, berry sorbet and banana pudding. The bakery also sells custom ordered cakes, cupcakes, pies, brownies and cookies, plus custom fondant cakes.
The Brooklyn Sweet Spot, 365 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont & Adelphi