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
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.
While many construction projects on or around Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill are wrapping, new ones are just beginning. The recent building boom is a mix of private developments, as well as the reconstruction of Myrtle Avenue itself as part of the creation of the new Myrtle Avenue Plaza. Below is a summary and status update of 11 local construction projects currently in development:
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church filed new building plans with the city’s DOB to construct a 16 story tower on their property at the corner of Willoughby Avenue and Classon. The residential building will include 142 apartments and rise to a height of 163 feet. Pratt Institute also recently plans for a tower on this block, though it’ll only rise ten stories, reaching 118 feet in height.
The new development calls for the demolition of the historic rectory, but will leave the landmarked church intact. DXA Studio Architecture provided designs for the new building.
A new eight story building is fully framed out at the site of the former Pratt Station U.S. Post Office. When completed in spring 2017, the building will hold 141 apartments and 20,300 square feet of new commercial space on the ground floor. Commercial spaces are currently available and being marketed by Winick Realty.
28 apartments will be set aside through the city’s affordable housing program. Details have not yet been released on how to apply for these units through the city’s affordable housing lottery.
The project is being developed by Madison Capital Realty and was designed by HTO Architects.
Demolition work has begun at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Ryerson Street on the former one story building that housed Sapolo Restaurant. New building plans call for a six story building that houses 10 apartments and a 1,700 square foot ground-floor commercial space.
The project was designed by Raymond Chan Architect.
Windows have gone in at the new five story building that has risen at the former White Castle site, at the corner of Steuben and Myrtle. When completed, the building will house 27 apartments and three storefronts spanning 6,000 square feet of commercial space.
The European Wax Center has been announced by broker RKF as the first commercial tenant. Two commercial spaces are still available and interested tenants can contact RKF.
The former site of Myrtle Car Service, between Grand and Steuben, now holds a topped-out seven story mixed-use condo building. On the ground floor, one commercial and medical-use condo are available, as well as 22 residential condos on the upper floor.
The new building was designed by Gerald J. Caliendo and is being developed by FBS Realty.
A new 10-story tower has been planned for 135 Emerson Place, between Myrtle and Willoughby Avenues. Developed Pratt Institute has announced that the building will hold 148 beds for student housing. The project will result in the demolition of a one story garage building that faces Myrtle Avenue, between Emerson and Classon.
Cannon Design served as the architect for the project.
Construction work is underway to build the new Myrtle Avenue Plaza, which will span two blocks alongside Myrtle Avenue between Grand Avenue and Emerson Place. Click here to read more details about the new 25,000 SF pedestrian space.
After a summer break, crews have currently finished resurfacing Myrtle Avenue, allowing two-way traffic to be restored. The final phase of plaza construction, including pouring of new sidewalks and creating plaza features, is underway and is scheduled for completion in December 2016. Plantings of new trees and installation of plaza fixtures, including seating, will take place in early Spring 2017.
This formerly vacant lot (which witnessed a building collapse in 2009), will be home to a new five-story mixed-use building. Six new apartments and 1,220 square feet of commercial space will comprise this 5,000 square foot building.
The commercial space is currently available to lease. Contact Ripco Real Estate for more information.
The project is being developed by MLR Holdings and was designed by Isaac Stern.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced in spring 2016 that a 16 story tower will rise within the Ingersoll Houses at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and St. Edwards Street. The new building will exclusively provide affordable housing for seniors, with 144 apartments available in either studio or one-bedroom configurations. NYCHA estimates the building will be available for move-in in early 2018.
Click here to view a NYCHA fact sheet about the development.
A 32-story tower has topped out at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Fleet Place in Fort Greene. The building is the largest of four projects that part of Red Apple Development’s Myrtle Avenue holdings. Next door to the tower, flanking the south side of Myrtle Avenue between Fleet and Ashland, sit the development company’s other three buildings: The Giovanni, The Margo, and The Andrea.
Residences are currently being leased within The Margo by Corcoran. Retail leasing within The Margo and Giovanni are being represented by Winick Realty, which recently announced the signings of Gold Coast Bank and The Wine Legend. Contact Winick to learn about the remaining commercial spaces.
The former Gulf Gas Station at the corner of Myrtle and Vanderbilt Avenues, which closed in 2014, is slated to see a new eight story building. The new development will house 46 apartments and 8,050 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor.
Construction work has not yet begun, though new building permits were issued in June 2015.
The property is being developed by All Year Management and was designed by ODA Architects.
As the summer rolls into autumn, and construction on the Myrtle Avenue Plaza continues, we welcome the work of artist Nami Yamamoto that dresses the construction fence near the southwest corner of Myrtle Avenue and Emerson Place. The piece, entitled Hakoniwa, is a wonderful use of construction landscape. Here is a bit of what Nami has to say about her work:
“The word Hakoniwa translates from Japanese as “miniature garden”, manifested as small, tabletop trays filled with sand and used by people to play out imaginative story lines tapping into inner feelings, thoughts, and unconscious insights. Borrowing from this idea, this piece takes the form of temporary banners used to cover the construction site along Myrtle Avenue and consist of arrangements of many motifs, creating different visual narratives based on the disparate yet orderly groupings of shapes of varying degrees of tangibility. These colorful, oversize silhouettes are drawn from a diversity of objects collected from the neighborhood, such as: a fragment from a plastic toy, leaves from sidewalk trees, crushed tin cups, plastic combs, a bicycle gear, oyster shells from a local business, and unidentifiable detritus. With these magnified collections of shapes, I invite pedestrians to engage in a visual dialogue of free association and reflect upon their relationship with the experience of identifying with a place.”
While you’re here please remember to stop and support the amazing restaurants, bars and shops in this area between Washington & Classon. They are all open for business and welcome you! Help us ensure that the 60 business impacted by construction continue to thrive by continuing to patronize your favorite businesses that have served the neighborhood for years.
Here’s how you can support businesses impacted by construction:
photo credit: Laurie Rhodes
Hudson Jane, a new cafe and wine bar featuring American comfort food is opening in Fort Greene at 360 Myrtle Avenue in Spring of 2017. The cafe will feature innovative takes on “down home” dishes, delicious fine fare in a casual setting. Great for eating in but lots of grab and go menu items too, perfect for quick and on-the-go, breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
“It’s truly about love, good food and community,” share Hudson Jane owners, Executive Chef Meg Johnson and Creative Director Jen LaPorta, who met at Gottino wine bar n Greenwich Village 8 years ago before marrying in 2008. At the time, Meg was a chef and Jen was a regular. She knew the key to my heart for sure, shared Jen, who from an early age was taught by her Cuban grandmother, “mima,” that the most important ingredient of any dish is love.
The new eatery is named for the location of one the couple’s first dates, a Greenwich Village eatery at Hudson & Jane Streets.
When the cafe opens, neighbors can stop by for breakfast, lunch, dinner, wine and/or other beverages, and desserts as the cafe will be open from 7am to 10pm or later seven days per week. Fresh-brewed coffee, pastries, sandwiches, snacks, wine and full meals will be available. Some menu items include mushroom spaetzle (roasted mushrooms, dashstiener fondue and truffle oil); roasted sardines; candied kumquat (roasted fennel and dill dust); mac n’ cheese (comete, 5 spoke creamy tumbleweed, fontina and bread crumbs); mima’s swingin’ sirloin (braised oxtail and cuban white rice); preserved lemon chicken (with green olives and baguette); moroccan spiced lamb stew (with pearl couscous, harissa, tomato and cucumber salad) and wheat berries (spring pea, feta, dill, chamomile vinaigrette and pea tendrils). Check out Hudson Jane’s website and menu here for a comprehensive view of their eat-in and grab and go delicious menu offerings, from small plates, big plates, desserts, cheese, wines and cocktails, mocktails, charcuterie and provisions. Ice cream will also be served at Hudson Jane, perfect for eat-in or warmer weather on-the-go in the Park of other parts of the neighborhood.
Many items on Hudson Jane’s menu can be prepared into delicious vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, paleo and other renditions.
Hudson Jane will also have a retail shop near the front of the store featuring provisions such as jams, canned goods, cured meats and also curated collection of locally-designed and made housewares.
Look forward to tastings and cooking classes coming soon to Hudson Jane as well.
Chef Meg has extensive experience working at restaurants in Seattle and Dublin, and NY restaurants including Gramercy Tavern and executive chef at Casellula Cheese and Wine Cafe. She treasures shopping for ingredients at the local green market and has developed close relationships with local farmers. She started cooking with her grandmother as a a small child.
Jen grew up in Miami where food, including magical Sunday dinners, were at the heart of her close-knit Cuban community. She works in the fashion industry.
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Looking for ways to invest in a small business start up?
While currently in the build-out process of their commercial space, Hudson Jane has launched a crowdfunding campaign as well as equity partner opportunity for all interested in supporting them as they continue to build funds for this new endeavor: Contact Chef Megan and Jen for details of the equity partner opportunity, or check out their crowdfunding campaign with perks like monthly 4-course dinner for one, two or more + seasonal craft cocktail hour with passed bites. Other opportunities to support include purchase of single supper club dinner or lunchbox, having your name or the name of a loved one placed on the menu or purchasing a Hudson Jane tote bag for $25 dollars.
Hudson Jane doesn’t have a phone number just yet, but please follow them on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest to learn more about them and follow their progress thru to opening.
Hudson Jane, 360 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Adelphi.
As construction on Myrtle Avenue, between Hall Street and Emerson Place, continues, vehicular as well as B54 bus traffic has resumed in both directions. The next phase of construction work includes curb work in the aforementioned area, site maintenance and touch-up work on the asphalt in the area.
Parking will return to this section of the district. Please continue to support the businesses in this area by visiting the amazing restaurants, bars and shops between Washington & Classon. They are all open for business and welcome you! Help us ensure that the 60 business impacted by construction continue to thrive by continuing to patronize your favorite businesses that have served the neighborhood for years.
Here’s how you can support businesses impacted by construction:
Last week, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver joined UNIQLO USA CEO, artist Alexandre Arrechea, local elected officials, and community members at Fort Greene Park to announce a partnership that will bring more public art to city parks. UNIQLO has committed $200,000 to the Art in the Parks: UNIQLO Park Expressions Grant to install original artworks by a rotating roster of New York City-based artists in 10 destination parks. The chosen locations are Joyce Kilmer Park and Virginia Park in the Bronx; Fort Greene Park and Herbert Von King Park in Brooklyn; Thomas Jefferson Park and Seward Park in Manhattan; Flushing Meadows Corona Park and Rufus King Park in Queens; and Tappen Park and Faber Park in Staten Island.
Grant recipients will be selected through an open application process and will be chosen by a committee of arts professionals from the five boroughs, as well as NYC Parks and UNIQLO USA representatives. Proposals will be judged according to artistic and creative merit, response to the surrounding community, and suitability to the site. Priority will be given to proposals that respond directly to the park and its neighborhood. The deadline for submissions is November 13, 2016. For information about upcoming grant info sessions and details about how to apply, visit the project webpage.
The first round of artists will be announced in January 2017, with their artworks going on display in spring 2017.
Photos by: Daniel Avila/NYC Parks
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
FREE Face Painting and Cooking Demonstrations featuring produce
from GrowNYC Fort Greene Greenmarket Every Saturday!
The Myrtle Avenue Revitalization Project LDC (MARP) Healthy Communities’
“Community Corner” initiative will have programming for families on Saturdays from
July 23rd – October 22nd, 10am – 3pm.
At the Community Corner, participants can discover and taste healthy recipes, be
introduced to local farmers and their products, find affordable grocery options and
learn how to use EBT/SNAP, WIC/FMNP checks, and Health Bucks at the Fort Greene
Park Greenmarket. Each week, there will also be different family friendly events and
Community Chef Demonstrations where you can receive $2 -$4 in Health Bucks to use
at Greenmarket. Stop by to support the local greenmarket and learn how to shop fresh,
healthy, and locally on a budget! See you on the Corner!
Community Corner Special Events Schedule:
July 30th
Noon- 3pm: FREE Bike helmet fitting and giveaway, sponsored by MARP, DOT & Citibike
11am – 1pm: FREE Face painting
September 10th
Fit in the 35th Community Jamboree 12pm – 3pm
*Check back often – free, fun events will be added throughout the season!*
Sundays are fun football days at Five Spot Soul Food. The neighborhood staple is tailgating from noon to 6pm with live games via Direct TV. Come join in and have a free hot dog when you purchase a pint of draft beer. Smoked hot dogs are available for $2 and for a buck more, you can get a $3 smoked brisket sandwich. Buffalo wings are available for 50-cents a piece. Five Spot also offers the following: $12 pitchers (domestic) on Sundays, $1 Blue Point Oysters, $7 Frozen Margaritas all day on Mondays, $7 Long Island Iced Teas all day on Thursday & more!
Five Spot Soul Food, 459 Myrtle Avenue at Washington Avenue
(718) 852-0202
Football is also on full display at The Emerson Bar, the mellow Clinton Hill hang out with craft cocktails, draft beer & a relaxing garden patio. The game is shown at 1pm sharp on Sundays with a special of $1 off all bottled beer all day, $3 Bud Light and Highlife. More games show on Monday night with $6 Rolling Rock and shot combo.
The Emerson, 561 Myrtle between Emerson and Classon
(347) 762-1310
Putnam’s Pub & Cooker, the relaxed gastropub with extensive selections of upscale pub grub and local craft brews, will show all New York games on Sunday and also feature the locally cast games. They have rotating beer specials during all games. Check out their bar menu here.
Putnam’s Pub & Cooker, 419 Myrtle Avenue
(347) 799-2382
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.
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.
50 banners now grace Myrtle Avenue’s historic streetlights, from Flatbush Extension to Classon Avenue. These banners sponsors support our work with our local businesses, community partners & residents in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill & Wallabout, Brooklyn.
A big thank you to all our banner sponsors for 2016-17:
Aufgang Architects, Airbnb, Apple Bank, Bergen Bagels On Myrtle, Brooklyn Family Dental, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, BKG Coffee Roasters (Brewklyn), The Corcoran Group, Gentleman Farmer Fort Greene, Green in BKLYN, Key Food, LIU Brooklyn, Madison Realty Capital, Park Avenue Building & Roofing Supplies, Putnam’s Pub & Cooker, Pratt Institute, St. Francis College Brooklyn, St. Joseph’s College NY, & TD Bank & our 2016 Sponsors: Doug Bowen, Douglas Elliman. Thank you for helping us create job opportunities for local youth, improve the neighborhood for older adults, expand access to affordable healthy food & more.
View our Myrtle Avenue businesses’ banners in this slideshow below:
If you are interested in sponsoring our neighborhood initiatives please contact rebeca@myrtleavenue.org.
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
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
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 LindseyMyrtle 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’sScrumptious 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-LoungePillow 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 & CaféThe 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
East bound traffic detour on Myrtle Avenue between Hall Street and Emerson Place starting Tuesday, September 6th.
The construction of the Myrtle Avenue Plaza will resume after Labor Day, on Tuesday, September 6th. Due to resurfacing of Myrtle Avenue, all eastbound traffic (including the B54 bus) will detour at Washington Avenue. Eastbound traffic will then head east on Willoughby Avenue, before turning onto Classon Avenue to reconnect with Myrtle Avenue. In the weeks during the detour, construction crews will also continue sidewalk work.
Access to all businesses will remain open at all times, so please continue to EAT DRINK SHOP HERE in the construction area between Washington and Classon Avenues. Click HERE to see how you can help our small businesses who have served the neighborhood for years thrive.
If you have any questions or concerns about the project please reach out to Christopher Fields via e-mail at myrtleplazaccl@gmail.com; otherwise, stay tuned for any updates.
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.
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
A rendering of the new building planned at 501 Myrtle Avenue has been posted on the construction fence. The new project replaces a one-story building which housed Sapolo restaurant at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Ryerson Street.
In November 2014, property owners filed plans to construct a six story, mixed-use building on the site. Once completed, the ground floor will house an 1,800 square foot commercial space, with ten apartments spread across the upper-floors. The building was designed by Raymond Chan Architect.
This construction project is one of five new buildings currently being built along Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill. In addition, construction work is underway for the new Myrtle Avenue Plaza, which is slated to be complete in late 2016. Find more details about these various construction projects here.
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
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
Join the Crwn Mag Family and celebrate the release of issue one over tacos and great vibes. Get tickets here.
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.
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
Manchild & Monstah Black spin music celebrating the spectrum of Black Dance Music. Get tickets here.
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.
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.
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
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.
