Anni Irish is a Brooklyn-based writer who has lived in the Prospect Park South neighborhood since 2012. A graduate of New York University, Simmons College and Tufts University, Anni’s work has been fe
News
(Photo via Greenlight Bookstore / Facebook)The long awaited second Greenlight Bookstore [http://www.greenlightbookstore.com/newstore] opened its doors at 632 Flatbush Avenue (between Fenimore and Hawthorne Streets) in December, and so far both the owners and neighbors we spoke with are thrilled. “I am elated!” said Flatbush resident Jill
Business
(Photo courtesy Little Mo Wine Shop & Spirits / Facebook [https://m.facebook.com/littlemowine/photos/a.974441029339005.1073741832.825477574235352/974441059339002/?type=3&source=54&ref=page_internal] )Little Mo Wine & Spirits, which was opened in 2015 [/blog/food/new-prospect-lefferts-wine-shop-little-mo-wine-delivers-great-vino-to-ditmas-park/] by Prospect-Lefferts Gardens resident Mark Schwartz, is celebrating
Events
Photo by Dina Rabiner / Park Slope StoopSunday, September 11 marked the third annual Wanderlust Festival in Prospect Park [http://wanderlust.com/108-events/brooklyn-ny/], a “field day for your mind, body and soul” combining yoga, a 5K run, dancing, outdoor activities like hooping and slack lining, and a marketplace full of
Central Brooklyn
(Photo by Dina Rabiner / Ditmas Park Corner)Sunday, September 11 marked the third annual Wanderlust Festival in Prospect Park [http://wanderlust.com/108-events/brooklyn-ny/], a “field day for your mind, body and soul” combining yoga, a 5K run, dancing, outdoor activities like hooping and slack lining, and a marketplace full
Business
Gratitude Cafe, coffee bar interior. (Photo by Anni Irish / Ditmas Park Corner) PLG Coffee House and Tavern, previously known as Gratitude Cafe, recently celebrated its third summer in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. Originally opened as a spot for baked goods, sandwiches and coffee [/blog/food/plg-bite-day-gratitude-coffee-croissants/], Gratitude Cafe is run by husband-and-wife
Central Brooklyn
(Photo courtesy Equality For Flatbush / Instagram)On Saturday, August 13, protesters converged near the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard to march against gentrification, tenant abuse, racism and police violence. Armed with water bottles, signs, and banners on one of the hottest days summer, this group was part of
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(Photo courtesy Equality For Flatbush / Instagram)On Saturday, August 13, protesters converged near the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard to march against gentrification, tenant abuse, racism and police violence. Armed with water bottles, signs, and banners on one of the hottest days summer, this group was part of
Central Brooklyn
Parkside Plaza Greenmarket (Photo by Anni Irish)After celebrating its one year anniversary in June, GrowNYC’s Parkside Greenmarket [http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn/parkside] recently experienced a shake-up in vendors. Running on Sundays (8am to 4pm) from June 12 through November 22, the Greenmarket at Parkside Plaza offers
alcohol
The Mexican Bramble from Bar Chord. Photo by Anni Irish/Ditmas Park CornerWhile people keep dropping words like September and fall, there’s still plenty of summer to hold onto — especially when it comes to deliciously cold cocktails in the neighborhood. Here are a few drinks from local watering holes
B&Y Farms
The Parkside Plaza farmers market has been welcomed with open arms. Photo by Anni Irish/Ditmas Park CornerWith summer in full swing and people celebrating the warm weather and outdoor activities, one of the latest events that residents of Flatbush can enjoy is the farmers market at the Parkside Plaza
activities
The Lodge at Sycamore. Photo courtesy SycamoreValentine’s Day produces a lot of emotions. For those who are paired off, it’s a time to commemorate their love. And for those who are single, Valentine’s Day represents a potential void they might be feeling. Although some singles might be
bartender
Heather Leo has been pouring drinks in Park Slope since 2008, becoming a neighborhood staple at both the Dram Shop [http://www.dramshopbrooklyn.com/] and South [https://www.facebook.com/pages/South/114733764172] where she works. Before getting behind the bar, Leo was working in the publishing industry and also
Hand Of Glory Tattoo
Tattoo artist and Brooklyn local Craig Rodriguez opened The End Is Near [http://handofglorytattoo.com/ein/about] in 2010, after having already opened Hand of Glory [http://handofglorytattoo.com/hog/about] in 2001, which is located only steps away from other space. The two are giving South Slopers and Brooklynites
Chris Torres
Brooklyn native and internationally known tattoo artist Chris Torres opened Red Legged Devils [http://instagram.com/redleggeddevil] tattoo shop on Flatbush Avenue in January [/blog/business/now-open-red-legged-devils-tattoo-studio]. Torres, who grew up nearby in Midwood, is a diehard Brooklynite. This is reflected in the name of the shop, which is an
219 Greenwood Avenue
Karen Merbaum has been active within the art world since the 1980s. She has taught at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, worked in the toy industry, and even opened her own graphic design studio, Barking Cat Studio, in Brooklyn in the early 2000s. In 2009, due to the
Local Blogs
Stacy Blundell has been living in South Slope for the past five years. In this time, she has seen many changes within the neighborhood — particularly what’s been occurring in the food scene here. Earlier this summer Blundell launched Savor The Slope [http://www.savortheslope.com], a food blog that