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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.
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,
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 23rd 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
AfroPunk After Dark on Myrtle Avenue
photo from AfroPunkfet.com website
The Party’s Not Over.
Come sundown, AfroPunk will extend the festival experience and creep into the streets, bars, and restaurants of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and beyond, including here on Myrtle Avenue with AfroPunk After Dark. Most events are FREE, see details below.
Laugh at a comedy show, dance to a celebrity DJ set, enjoy pop-up performances, film screenings, art installations, drink specials. The park might close, but the party keeps going.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
- Crwnmag Tacos & Chill @ Myrtle + Gold, 343 Gold Street at Myrtle Avenue 10PM
Join the Crwn Mag Family and celebrate the release of issue one over tacos and great vibes. Get tickets here.
- Back To Life @ Putnam’s, 419 Myrtle Avenue 11PM
Get a taste of UK and British party culture with DJ sets by Livin’ Proof, Pauli the PSM and special invited guests. Get tickets here.
- Get Me Lit: A Vogue Party & screening @ The Emerson, 561 Myrtle Avenue 10PM
Join .MIC as they screen an episode of their poignant digital series, the Movement, and turn up with voguing demonstrations and tunes by DJ Just Love. Get tickets here.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
- Astro Beat featuring the illustrious Blacks (Manchild & Monstah Black) @ The Emerson, 561 Myrtle Avenue 10PM
Manchild & Monstah Black spin music celebrating the spectrum of Black Dance Music. Get tickets here.
- Very Back featuring Ton Up and DJ Fauzi hosted by Yung Elder @ Putnam’s, 419 Myrtle Avenue, 11PM
Join us at this dance party curated by Very Black with sets by DJ Fauzi and Ton Up. Hosted by Yung Elder. Get tickets here.
- Special Closing Reception and Salon @ Myrtle + Gold, 343 Gold Street
Closing reception and salon in celebration of the Hank Willis Thomas led for Freedoms art installation, an artist run super Pac who use art to inspire deeper political engagement and critical discourse surrounding the upcoming 2016 presidential election. Get tickets here.
For full listing of AfroPunk After Dark events, click here.
Happy Hour at Gentleman Farmer Fort Greene
Gentleman Farmer Fort Greene, the popular farm to table restaurant located at 378 Myrtle Avenue, kicked off their new happy hour menu this week. Stop in and check it out any Sunday thru Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. Enjoy delicious farm-free ingredients for dinners and drink specials for $15, $20, $29 or less!
Happy Hour menu items include:
SERVED WITH FRIES + BEER: $15 which includes selections from the following:
Bison Burger (add cheese +1; add foie gras +12
Mussels (choice of curry, roquefort, mariniere or chorizo
Boar Belly Bahn Mi (daikon, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, spicy mayo
Tilapia Po Boy (fennel, watercress)
Harissa Duck Wings (raita dip)
PRIX FIXE SPECIAL: $29 which includes selections from the following:
APPETIZERS: onion soup or gazpacho, curried snails (curried garlic sauce); roasted cauliflower (anchovy breadcrumbs, pecorino, fennel pollen aioli); octopus carpaccio (black radish, grapefruit, ginger; grilled calamari (kohirah kimchi, roasted garlic);
ENTREES: tagliatelle (seasonal mushrooms, pecorina truffle); red snapper (fennel, yellow squash, zucchini, baby carrots); pork filet mignon (brussels sprouts, shitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes); angus hanger steak (peppercorns, prosciutto-wrapped green beans, rosemary gratin); bison short ribs (aligot potatoes, baby carrots);
DESSERTS: strawberry parfait (caramel chantilly, candied walnuts), sorbet trio (pear, mango, black currant), creme brulee.
CHEESE BOARD: $20 (choice of 4)
Dairyere (firm cow’s milk cheese, with a medium sharp & nutty taste, aged 8 to 12 months)
Womanchego (medium mild sheep cheese & a touch sweet with hints of fruit and nut)
Holligan (ripe ‘stinky’ brine washed-rind cheese with a soft-creamy interior
Despearado (ripe and fruity washied in pear mash and PoireWilliams)
Black Ledge Blue (moderately creamy & medium strong blue with a rich, slightly earthy finish, aged 2 to 5 months)
WINE & BEER BY THE GLASS: 30% off
Gentleman Farmer, 378 Myrtle Avenue
(929) 295-0784
Brooklyn’s Restaurant Week, Here on Myrtle
Dine In Brooklyn – Brooklyn’s own Restaurant Week — is happening now, through August 22nd. Over 100 restaurants across our borough are participating, including three here on Myrtle Avenue: Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club, Los Pollitos III and Pillow Cafe. Bonus: each one of these participating restaurants also hosts a daily happy hour.
Check out the details below, or check out the Dine in Brooklyn dedicated website for more info (#DineinBK).
Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club
(brunch, lunch and dinner)
459 Myrtle Avenue
(718) 852-0202
Los Pollitos III
(3 course dinner)
499 Myrtle Avenue
(718) 636-6125
Pillow Cafe-Lounge
(brunch)
505 Myrtle Avenue
(718) 246-2711
This year’s Dine in Brooklyn includes: prix fixe dinners for $28 and/or $15 lunch and $12 brunch specials. Each restaurants’ special might differ in terms of whether they offer brunch, lunch and/or dinner. And prices do not include tax and gratuity.
Local Back-to-School Guide
Visit Myrtle Avenue for all of your student needs in a single stroll — art supplies, biking gear, backpacks, notebooks, pens, phones and anything else you need for your new dorm or apartment.
Click to check out our Myrtle Avenue shopping for a complete list of stores along the Avenue.
BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING
Art Supplies
Blick Art Supplies
534 Myrtle Avenue between Grand & Steuben
(718) 789-0308
Clinton Hill Simply Art & Framing Gallery
583 Myrtle Avenue between Classon & Taaffe
(718) 857-0074
Bikes & Cycling Gear
Red Lantern Bicycles & Café
345 Myrtle Avenue between Carlton & Adelphi
(347) 889-5338
Urban Cycles
478 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue & Hall
(347) 788-0478
Clothing & Footwear
21 Tara
388 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont & Vanderbilt
(347) 916-0045
Barking Brown
468 Myrtle Avenue between Washington Avenue & Hall
(718) 638-3757
Jill Lindsey
370 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Clermont
(206) 240-8953
Leisure Life NYC
559 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon
(347) 725-3167
Coffee Shops (free wifi)
Bergen Bagel
536 Myrtle Avenue between Grand & Steuben
(718) 789-9300
Brewklyn Grind Coffee Roasters
557 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson & Classon
(347) 452-8866
Myrtle Bagel
410 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont & Vanderbilt
Peck’s
455 A Myrtle Avenue between Waverly & Washinton
(347) 689-4971
Pillow Cafe-Lounge
505 Myrtle Avenue between Ryerson & Grand
(718) 246-2711
Red Lantern Bicycles & Café
345 Myrtle Avenue between Adelphi & Carlton
(347) 889-5338
Starbucks Coffee
394 Myrtle Avenue between Clermont & Vanderbilt
(347) 587-0422
Postal & Shipping
Pratt Station United States Postal Service
609 Myrtle Avenue at Kent
(718) 622-4617
Sandbox Pack & Ship
417 Myrtle Avenue
between Clinton & Vanderbilt
(718) 928-5538
School Supplies & Living Essentials
Absolutely Yours Savings Store
543 Myrtle Avenue between Steuben & Emerson
Clinton Hill Hardware
452 Myrtle Avenue between Waverly & Washington
(718)237-7827
Green in BKLYN
432 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Waverly
(718) 855-4383
Mega Home Furniture
346 Myrtle Avenue between Carlton & Adelphi
(718) 330-0995
Worldwide Discount Store
341 Myrtle Avenue between Carlton & Adelphi
(718) 343-1094
Phones & Technology
T-Mobile
436 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton & Waverly
(718)230-4748
Metro PCS
408 Myrtle Avenue between Vanderbilt & Clinton
(718) 222-0080
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La Rina Is Open for Business
A very BIG welcome and congratulations to LaRina, which opened on Myrtle Avenue this month.
The new Fort Greene restaurant, La Rina Pastaficio & Vino (pasta factory and wines) owned by Giulia Pelliccioni and head chef, Sylvia Barban, both also of Aita restaurant in Clinton Hill, opened their doors at 387 Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene last week. Giulia also owns Aita Trattoria in Crown Heights.
La Rina makes housemade dry and fresh pastas as well as a range of Italian dishes and wines.
Both owners are originally from Italy, Giulia from Central and Chef Sylvia from Southern Italy, but their menu will reflect menu items from a wide variety of regions in Italy.
LaRina will have an inventive menu, with a wide variety of wines, small plates and a focus on fresh, delicious and affordable.
LaRina Pastificio & Vino, 387 Myrtle Avenue between Vanderbilt & Clermont
(718) 852-0001
Eat Drink [Groove] HERE Winner Announced
A very BIG THANK YOU to Patricia Gonzalez and all of our Fort Greene and Clinton Hill neighbors who stopped into or paused to take an Instagram photo outside of our Myrtle Avenue businesses who hosted live music on Thursdays during the month June.
The goal of the ‘Get Your Groove on [Here]‘ event aka the Groove Series was to help bring additional foot traffic to the businesses most impacted by the Plaza construction. Passersby during the Groove events were asked to take a photo and tag the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram — Patricia tagged us via Facebook and Instagram.
Thank you for shopping Myrtle Avenue, Patricia! Big thanks to you and all of our awesome neighbors for not letting anything keep you away from your favorite businesses. Congratulations on your $100 gift certificate.
Stay tuned for our next Plaza event series and keep supporting our businesses during construction!
