anniversary
The Dram Shop [https://www.facebook.com/dramshopbk?fref=ts], 339 9th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, is throwing a party this weekend to celebrate their “Dramaversary,” and you’re invited to come out and raise a glass to six years. Starting at 7pm on Friday, January 24, Guinness
On the lookout for a new rental? You’re in luck, because we’ve found three area apartments that have recently hit the market. Best of all, they’re all under $2,000 a month. Check ’em out below! 683 4th Avenue, between 21st and 22nd Streets [http://www.idealpropertiesgroup.
Opening
Great news from Buttermilk Bakeshop [https://www.facebook.com/buttermilkbakeshopny?fref=ts], 339 7th Avenue (between 9th and 10th Street), whose black and white striped awning appeared earlier this week [http://www.heresparkslope.com/home/2014/1/21/signage-up-at-buttermilk-bakeshop.html] . Owner Katie Rosenhouse [/blog/business/buttermilk-bakeshop-coming-to-7th-avenue-in-february] tweeted on Friday morning
genealogy
A new genealogical research program at Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/] could help Brooklynites and beyond discover a few extra branches on their family tree. Named Green-ealogy [http://www.green-wood.com/2012/green-ealogy-genealogical-research-at-green-wood/] , the program makes Green-Wood’s institutional records, historical documents, and photographs available to the public, providing
dog
If you’ve been thinking about bringing some extra love into your home, Sean Casey Animal Rescue [http://nyanimalrescue.org/adopt/sean-casey-dogs/] has a gorgeous young lady you should meet. Alanna, a 2.5-year-old Shepherd mix, is spayed, dewormed, treated to prevent fleas and ticks, and is up to date
From ukes and crafts to Zorro’s more flamboyant son, South Slope is definitely the place to be this weekend. Check out some of our favorite events from around the neighborhood: Uke Night [http://freddysbar.com/events/2014-01-23/] When: Thursday, January 23, 7:30pm to 10:30pm Where: Freddy’s
Come support one of our local schools this weekend, and have some family fun at the same time. PS 107 [http://ps107.org/], 1301 8th Avenue (between 13th and 14th Streets), will host their 9th Annual Math and Science Day [http://ps107.org/event/math-science-day-2/] on Saturday, January 25, from
Good news, South Slope! There are no service changes at 4th Avenue/9th Street or Prospect Avenue this weekend, but keep an eye out for some hiccups further down the F and N lines. No F trains between Avenue X and Stillwell Av. Free shuttle buses provide alternate service. Weekend,
We’ve got another cold one in store for Thursday (and Friday…and Saturday…and Sunday…it’s never going to be warm again [http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Brooklyn+NY+11215:4:US]), but it doesn’t look like the wind is going to be quite as bad,
If you enjoy a good run with your love, don’t miss the annual Valentine’s Day 5k [http://www.brooklynroadrunners.org/], sponsored by Brooklyn Road Runners, and scheduled for February 9 in Prospect Park [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/valentine-5k]. Runners can register as individuals, or race as
Looking for something a little bit different, but at the same time budget friendly? Give the Mexican Pizza from New Yummy Taco [http://www.yelp.com/biz/new-yummy-taco-brooklyn] (1106 8th Avenue, between 11th and 12th Street) a whirl. For $7.29, you get a large and fluffy flour tortilla, baked
ranking
A “definitive” list appeared in Buzzfeed on Tuesday, ranking the city’s 21 subway lines [http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/the-definitive-ranking-of-new-york-city-subway-trains] , and it appears that our local R and F didn’t fare so well, placing 18th and 16th respectively. The G landed in the number 6 spot. Really? We’