Kwanzaa
Happy Kwanzaa! Today is the first day of of the holiday, which neighbors around the borough are celebrating through New Year’s Day. Looking for some family-friendly ways to enjoy it in the area? Here are a few events happening nearby: Zawadi Fun [http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/visit/
bar toto
Now that Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio and his family have made the decision to move [/blog/neighbors/de-blasio-family-moving-to-gracie-mansion] from their 11th Street home to Gracie Mansion, the Times has a piece [http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/25/dining/a-new-mayor-likes-the-red-sauce-simple.html?ref=dining] that notes some of the dishes BdB
Still in Park Slope this week? Quit admiring everyone’s vacation pics on Instagram and head out to have your own fun right in the neighborhood: Kotorino [http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/calendar.html] When: Thursday, December 26, 10pm Where: Barbes [http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/], 376 9th Street What: Kotorino [http:
Amara Felice
Eidolon [http://www.eidolonbklyn.com/], the boutique that opened at 233 5th Avenue in October 1999, will close up shop next month. Owner Amara Felice sent word that she’ll be closing the business because of a decline in sales over the past few years, noting how increased rents and
Whatever you’re doing today, we hope all our neighbors have a chance to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a peaceful day. As a reminder, here’s some of what’s open and closed in the area [/blog/holiday/whats-open-closed-in-park-slope-on-christmas], and a few places where you
olivier french bistro
Silver and gold [http://youtu.be/CirrRY_6aaU] is in ample supply at Olivier Bistro [http://olivierbistro.com/]. Snap any neighborhood 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
Photo of the new tree [/blog/holiday/grand-army-plaza-will-have-modern-new-christmas-tree] under the arch at Grand Army Plaza by blockner1 [http://instagram.com/p/iP4cOltPOY/]. Take any pics in Park Slope recently? Send them to editor@bklyner.com, add them to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/parkslopestoop/
Christmas Eve
Sticking around Park Slope this week? Here’s a breakdown of what’s open, what’s closed, and what’s running on a different schedule on Christmas Eve and Christmas. Government Offices, Parking, and Sanitation Government offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles, are closed. Courts are also closed. There
Film Biz Recycling Prop Shop
Spotted at Film Biz Recycling [http://www.filmbizrecycling.org/]. Take any photos in Park Slope recently? Send them to editor@bklyner.com, add them to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/parkslopestoop/], or tag them #parkslope on Instagram, and we’ll post them here. Also,
Best time of year for window shopping, as this photo by mrjimnewman [http://instagram.com/p/iFr4wPrf9g/] proves. Snap any neighborhood 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
Sticking around the neighborhood this week? Just because there’s a holiday, it doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do! Here’s what’s coming up in the area this week: 5th Semi-Annual Coincidental Night of Klezmer [http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/calendar.html] When: Sunday, December 22, 11:30am
gift guide
Forgot to get a gift for someone on your list, and now you’ve got no time to run out to a store to find something? Not to worry! There are several Park Slope spots that offer gift certificates, classes, subscriptions, and more online, so you can buy it today