betty hernandez
Beva, a clothing and accessories store for women and children, is officially up and running in the old Banyo [/blog/business/banyo-closes-shop-on-7th-avenue-and-14th-street] space (421 7th Avenue at 14th Street). Co-owner Betty Hernandez (shown above) tells us that everything in the store is handcrafted, including a large number of items that
park slope halloween parade
The streets were overflowing with some pretty impressive costumes on Thursday night, as the 2013 Park Slope Halloween Parade rolled through the neighborhood. Dressed as a mayoral candidate was Bill de Blasio [http://www.billdeblasio.com/] , who was marching behind the grand marshall banner with his wife, Chirlane McCray. Councilman
one bedrooms
In the market for a new rental? You’re in luck, because we’ve found three area one-bedrooms that have recently been added to the market. Check ‘em out and let us know what you think. 180 Prospect Park West, between 13th and 14th Street [http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/
The streets were overflowing with some pretty impressive costumes on Thursday night, as the 2013 Park Slope Halloween Parade rolled through the neighborhood. Dressed as a mayoral candidate was Bill de Blasio [http://www.billdeblasio.com/] , who was marching behind the grand marshall banner with his wife, Chirlane McCray. Councilman
halloween parade
Hope everyone had a fantastic night at the parade! Be sure to check back tomorrow for a photo roundup of all the fun. Have you snapped any South Slope photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag them #southslope
clear channel radio
Have a view of the Empire State Building from your balcony or rooftop? There will be a choreographed LED light show to celebrate Halloween on Thursday at 8:30pm, and according to The Brooklyn Daily Eagle [http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/special-halloween-light-show-planned-nyc%E2%80%99s-empire-state-building-2013-10-30-205000] , tonight’s presentation will be
Events
From a ’90s flashback to a tour of the dead, you won’t have to go far for Halloween fun this weekend. Scream: A 90s Halloween Jam [https://www.facebook.com/events/171431979720586/] When: Thursday, October 31, 9pm to 1am Where: Prospect, 545 5th Avenue, between 14th and 15th Street
armory
The zombie apocalypse is inevitable. There’s no reason to panic, though, because South Slope is in an excellent position to survive the initial invasion. Here’s why: 1. This guy. Whoever owns this car can lead the way. They’re ready. 2. The Gowanus [/blog/politics/epa-announces-506-million-gowanus-cleanup-plan]. Get a
weekend subway service
Planning your weekend subway travels? Look for the same changes to the F and G that we had last weekend. Coney Island-bound F trains and Church Avenue bound G trains skip 4th Avenue/9th Street, 15th Street Prospect Park, and Fort Hamilton Pkwy [http://www.mta.info/weekender/lineview.html?
autumn leaves
Photo by Yvonne Girela White. Have you snapped any South Slope photos lately? Share them with us! Add them to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag them #southslope on Instagram, or email them to us at editor@bklyner.com and we’ll post them on the
farmers market
Balance all of Thursday’s Halloween candy with some root veg from the P.S. 295 Farmers Market [/blog/education/how-students-volunteers-and-a-whole-lot-of-herbs-helped-create-the-ps-295-farmers-market] . Don’t stop at the radish, though. Here’s a full breakdown of this week’s goodies: Apples Kale Tatsoi (bok choy) Mustard greens Lettuce Escarole Broccoli rabe Cauliflower
a taste of fall
If you’ve ever dreamed of tasting fall, get thee to Roots Cafe [http://www.rootscafebrooklyn.com/] (639 5th Avenue, between 18th and 19th Street) and pick up a cup of their pumpkin chili ($9 with goat cheese on top/$8 without). The vegan-friendly, sweet yet spicy chili is filled