playgrounds
There is something magical about running through a sprinkler when you’re a kid, and with temps finally on the rise even though summer is rapidly coming to a close, it’s a great day to take advantage of the sprays that are flowing at parks across the five boroughs.
food and drink
Calling all juice fans! Austin-based JuiceLand [http://juicelandbrooklyn.com] recently opened their first Brooklyn store in the former We Buy Gold space [/blog/business/texas-based-juice-bar-coming-to-9th-street] on 9th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. The bright space is small, with only a few seating options near the back wall, so don’
Park Slope Library
Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from stand up comedy to an end-of-summer concert, South Slope is definitely the place to be through Thursday. Dive Comedy [http://freddysbar.com/events/2014-08-25/] When: Monday, August 25, 9pm Where: Freddy’s, 627 5th Avenue, between
In the market for a new rental? We’ve found four gems that boast everything from a dangerous proximity to pretzel dumplings to laundry rooms. Check out the details below: 14th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues [http://www.citi-habitats.com/nyc-properties/for-rent/Park-Slope/One-Bedroom/560125/R?adID=560125] Price:
Don’t wait until this weekend for a little neighborhood fun! With everything from tween knitting circles to family fishing in Prospect Park, South Slope is definitely the place to be through Thursday. Raphael McGregor [http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/calendar.html] When: Monday, August 18, 7pm Where: Barbes, 376 9th
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Has Beans
Longtime 5th Avenue staple Has Beans [http://www.yelp.com/biz/has-beans-brooklyn] has closed its doors. The cafe, located at 620 5th Avenue (between 17th and 18th Streets), posted a sign to the front window on Wednesday: It’s been a difficult week for this stretch of 5th Avenue, with
Ready for a peek inside some of the open houses that are taking place around the neighborhood this weekend? We’ve found gems in South Slope, Park Slope, and Windsor Terrace that boast everything from secluded backyards and modern red kitchens, to stained glass skylights and jacuzzi tubs. Check out
Looking for something to do this weekend? With everything from Saturday Night Fever on wheels to Buddy the T-Rex at Lakeside, you won’t have to go far for fun. Here are some of our favorite events from around the neighborhood: Animal Encounter [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/animal-encounter]
Bright Kids
Looking to give the kids an academic boost for the coming school year? Bright Kids NYC [http://www.bright-kids.com/nyc/] is opening a new center at 438 6th Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets), most recently occupied by Juguemos a Cantar [http://www.juguemos.org/]. Like their three Manhattan
Espresso 77
Earlier this week we spotted an Instagram picture [http://instagram.com/p/rhZ4NhFx1Q/] from neighbor deuceindc showing off a tasty looking cronut from Espresso 77 [http://www.yelp.com/biz/espresso-77-brooklyn] (410 7th Avenue, between 13th and 14th Streets). We’ve been itching to stop by for one of our
ps 295 farmers market
Heads up if you were planning a visit to the PS 295 Market [https://www.facebook.com/PS295FarmersMarket?fref=nf] on Thursday. Parent coordinator Amy Janzen tells us the market is taking a summer breather so that they can help get the kids ready for a new school year. They’