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Anni Irish

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

Greenlight Bookstore Owners On Shelving Philosophy, Joining PLG & Upcoming Grand Opening Party

(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

PLG Wine Shop Celebrates Anniversary With Old Fashioned Grape Stomp, Brooklyn-Style

(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

Wanderlust Festival Draws More Than 8,000 Yogis To Prospect Park

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

Wanderlust Festival Draws More Than 8,000 Yogis To Prospect Park

(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

PLG’s Gratitude Cafe Reinvents Itself With Craft Beer, Dinner Menu & New Name

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

Equality For Flatbush & Community Members March Against Gentrification, Tenant Abuse & Police Violence In Flatbush

(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

Equality For Flatbush & Community Members March Against Gentrification, Tenant Abuse & Police Violence In Flatbush

(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

New Vendors Coming To Parkside Plaza Greenmarket

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

Five Neighborhood Cocktails To Help You Savor The Summer

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

GrowNYC’s Greenmarket Comes To Parkside Plaza

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