This week, the Cortelyou Greenmarket [http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket-site/brooklyn/cortelyou-greenmarket] might land you in a bit of a pickle. In addition to all the standard goodies, Manager Tali Biale says there will be demonstrations for easily pickling produce. And as always: • Bring food scraps to be composted from
Happy Saturday! If you’re looking for something to do close to home this weekend, here are some great options: Saturday, July 13 * The Lavender Blues [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lavender-Blues/284597691659591] Singalong is at Lark, 10-11am. * Kids 3-5 and their caretakers can attend Ready, Set, Kindergarten! [/blog/kids/
Looking up at Newkirk Plaza, by dianainnyc [http://instagram.com/p/brhtritIRU/]. Share your Ditmas Park photos, illustrations, and more by email at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag them #ditmaspark on Instagram, and we’ll post them
crown fried chicken & coffee shop
Crown Fried Chicken & Coffee Shop is now open at 1604B Newkirk Ave. between E 16th and E 17th Sts. We first learned what the former Readings by Dianna space was being turned into [/blog/business/another-fried-chicken-shop-coming-this-one-to-newkirk] in February, and here it is, offering omelets, pancakes, burgers, mac and cheese,
bake sales
When neighbor Judy suggested we take a trip to Cortelyou and Argyle with the email subject line “Adorable bake sale,” we didn’t even know what we were in for. A few of the best (and smallest) salespeople we’ve ever seen are currently on the corner raising money for
This week, we’re featuring a whole array of real estate options straight from neighbors. There’s an open house, a summer sublet, a lease takeover, and even a collaborative living opportunity in a Victorian for the free spirits among us. Check ’em out, and give your neighbors a shout.
listings
This week, we’re featuring a whole array of real estate options straight from neighbors. There’s an open house, a summer sublet, a lease takeover, and even a collaborative living opportunity in a Victorian for the free spirits among us. Check ’em out, and give your neighbors a shout.
Juan Spencer
After some delays [/blog/business/an-update-on-df-studios-from-ditmas-fitness-owner-juan-spencer], Ditmas Fitness [/blog/tag/ditmas-fitness] offshoot DF Studios [/blog/business/ditmas-fitness-expanding-with-a-new-yoga-studio-on-cia] is now open (contrary to appearances) for classes and workshops at 593 Coney Island Ave. (between Lewis Pl. and Matthews Ct.) The 800-square-foot studio offers yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba, and senior fitness
commercials
It seems like neighborhood filming is back in full swing for the summer, including Boardwalk Empire [http://instagram.com/p/bo7K0Ao57Q/] yesterday, Epoch Films’ High Roller [/blog/art-music/high-roller-filming-on-rugby-this-saturday], which is shooting on Rugby between Cortelyou and Dorchester as well as Marlborough between Albemarle and Beverley [http://instagram.com/p/
Richie Rich (1219 Church Ave. between Westminster and Argyle Rds.) has had a “We will be opening soon” sign up for what feels like forever, but this morning, it finally looks like it might be getting close. The Caribbean restaurant, whose jerk chicken we previewed at this year’s Church
Papacruz [http://instagram.com/p/bmIshaHglK/] finds these neighbors on Cortelyou and CIA. Who knew florals and stripes looked so good together? Share your Ditmas Park photos, illustrations, and more by email at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or
Sports
Prospect Park has some awesome fundraising events coming up–and for those who prefer sports to silent auctions [/blog/events/enjoy-music-food-fashion-at-prospect-parks-summer-soiree-benefit], this will be the one to beat. Next Thursday, July 18 at 7pm, the Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/about/alliance] will be hosting a Night Out