Luke's Lobster
Fifth Avenue is about to get a little more fishy, as Luke’s Lobster [http://lukeslobster.com/] will be moving into the vacant space at 237 5th Ave, between Carroll and President Streets. The rumors [http://www.heresparkslope.com/home/2013/9/11/lukes-lobster-coming-to-park-slope.html] have been confirmed by the
mugging
A 7th grade boy was robbed after leaving school to pick up his younger sibling on Tuesday afternoon, and it may be one of many similar attacks to middle school kids in the area recently. The boy’s mother tells us that he was followed by two teenage boys as
One day as Todd Drezner [http://www.todd-drezner.com/] was sitting in traffic on his way home to Brooklyn from Connecticut, he had a lot of time to consider what it is about a city that creates a traffic jam. And since he’s a filmmaker — his documentary Loving Lampposts
The 17th annual Great Backyard Bird Count [http://gbbc.birdcount.org/get-started/] takes place from February 14 to 17, giving citizen scientists a chance to help researchers learn how birds are affected by environmental changes. So get the family together, and participate: 1. Pick a spot — any spot — where there
The 17th annual Great Backyard Bird Count [http://gbbc.birdcount.org/get-started/] takes place from February 14 to 17, giving citizen scientists a chance to help researchers learn how birds are affected by environmental changes. So get the family together, and participate: 1. Pick a spot — any spot — where there
Cake
Neighbor SJ Avery shares this photo of the cake the Park Slope Civic Council’s Forth on Fourth Avenue [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/fourth-avenue/] committee enjoyed this morning while celebrating its anniversary. Thanks for all you’ve done so far, and we look forward to seeing what you do next! If
Pure Essentials
If you spend time along 7th Avenue, you may be familiar with Pure Essentials [http://www.pureessentials189.com/] and The Modern Chemist [https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Modern-Chemist-a-compounding-pharmacy/171003972919851] , the health and beauty shop and pharmacy that share a space at 189 7th Ave, on the corner of 2nd Street.
Charlie Chaplin
Looking for some fun events to enjoy with the kids this week? We’ve got some good ones coming up in the neighborhood: Singalong With Frank [http://twomoonbklyn.com/?p=3645] When: Wednesday, November 13, 2:30pm & 3:45pm Where: Two Moon Art House and Cafe [http://twomoonbklyn.com/
Eyeglasses
Park Optics [http://www.parkopticsny.com], an optometrist and eyewear store, is now open at 337 5th Avenue, on the corner of 4th Street. They’re already up and running, but they’ll be hosting a grand opening party this weekend so neighbors can stop in to meet them. We
City Harvest
Congratulations to Mario DiBiase of Aperitivo [http://www.aperitivocafe.com/], who, along with Susanna Caliendo of Rolling Pin Productions [http://www.rollingpinproductions.com/], won the People’s Choice Award for the annual Gingerbread Extravaganza [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152273983569273&set=a.170994954272.117101.160479299272&type=
shop local
Whether you’re looking for gift for your sweetheart, or perhaps a little deal on something for yourself, the Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District [http://parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/] is hoping you’ll “Love, Shop, Eat, and Drink Local” [http://allaboutfifth.blogspot.com/2014/02/shop-local-for-valentines-this-week.html] this Valentine’s
Eponymy
Park Slope boutique A. Cheng [http://www.achengshop.com/] has made its move [/blog/business/a-cheng-moving-down-5th-avenue-in-the-new-year-current-space-for-rent] , leaving behind its 5th Avenue home, where it had been for eight years, for this new one at 466 Bergen Street. Stop by to say hi and check out the new space, and keep