It’s windy and wet out there already, and we’ve seen some flooding beginning and some trees and other debris, so it’s probably in your best interest to stay indoors. However, some things are still open in the area if you need anything. OPENBagel World [https://twitter.com/
Runner & Stone [http://runnerandstone.com/], the new bakery and restaurant coming to 285 3rd Avenue in Gowanus, is getting closer to opening, and they are currently hiring [https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=439215932803075&id=327295727293922] “bartenders (pm shifts), servers (pm shifts), barista/counter (am shifts)
In the market for a new home? We’ve picked some of the most promising options that are having open houses this weekend, in a range of prices. How do you think they look? 226 6th Avenue, between President & Carroll Sts [http://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/226-sixth-avenue-brooklyn-dzgpjom] Open House:
Bierkraft
The second annual Cider Week [http://www.ciderweekny.com/] kicks off tomorrow, and fans of the apple-y goodness don’t have to go far from home to take advantage of some interesting menus and tastings. Here’s a look at what you’ll find at some Park Slope spots: Bierkraft
After Perfect Brows moved down the street this past April, the second floor commercial space at 133 7th Avenue, between Carroll and Garfield, is still standing empty. The 1,500-square-foot space is currently listed [http://www.parkslopeapt.com/details.php?id=240] for $6,500 per month. Compare that to
Piccola Uva Wine Bar & Pizza
Seventh Avenue and Garfield: A mecca for free food. We spotted a Pinkberry [http://www.pinkberry.com/frozen-yogurt-store/us/ny/brooklyn/235/park-slope] employee who wasn’t limiting free samples to pedestrians; she was going up to cars at red lights and offering occupants multiple flavors. Above and beyond the
7th Avenue
The storefront formerly occupied by The Park Florist [/blog/gardens/gather-ye-roses-while-ye-may-the-park-florist-to-close-at-the-end-of-june] didn’t stay vacant long. Three months later, eclectic, handcrafted toy store Norman & Jules [https://www.facebook.com/NormanandJules] has taken up residence. Husband and wife team Courtney Ebner and Avi Kravner, along with their 2-year-old daughter Charlie,
gifted and talented
Thinking of trying to get your 4th or 5th grader into the city’s Gifted and Talented Programs this fall? Ditmas Park Corner just issued a reminder [/blog/education/gifted-talented-placement-for-4th5th-grades-open-through-september-14] that the deadline is fast-approaching: all applications must be submitted by via mail or fax by September 14, which is
Prospect Park, viaTreetop Mom [http://www.flickr.com/photos/treetopmom/7859183310/in/pool-1921820@N25/lightbox/] The Pavilion wants to ply us with alcohol [/blog/news/can-a-frozen-daiquiri-lure-you-back]. The police are looking for the vandals who caused $100,000 of damage [/blog/news/green-wood-vandalism] at Green-Wood Cemetery. Top score! The best pinball
Barnes and Noble
> At one time, the retailer had a fully dedicated section for gay and lesbian literature located in a prominent area inside the store. These days, however, customers looking for LGBTQIA books need to travel downstairs and into a back corner where the selection is placed on a few small
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