closings
As you may already know, Sycamore [http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/] (1118 Cortelyou Rd) has had to close their backyard and basement spaces until further notice. The reason behind this, owner Justin Israelson explained, is the need to resolve some issues with the Department of Buildings. Specifically about the basement, John Hagan,
church avenue subway
Several months ago, it was confirmed [/blog/transportation/cortelyou-beverly-and-parkside-stations-will-be-renovated-in-2013] that the Parkside, Beverley, and Cortelyou subway stations would be under renovation starting in September 2013. A few commenters were wondering why Church seemed to have gotten left out of the loop. Although Church may look a bit rough around the
donation-based
Spring Into Yoga [http://www.springintoyoga.org/]‘s donation-based classes begin this Saturday, June 8, at the Prospect Park Peristyle [http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2012/06/building-of-the-day-prospect-park-peristyle/] . The all-age, all-level classes are taught rain or shine by certified instructors, and have a $10 suggested donation with mats available to
Spring Into Yoga [http://www.springintoyoga.org/]‘s donation-based classes begin this Saturday, June 8, at the Prospect Park Peristyle [http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2012/06/building-of-the-day-prospect-park-peristyle/] . The all-age, all-level classes are taught rain or shine by certified instructors, and have a $10 suggested donation with mats available to
fdny
A fire broke out on in Matanzas Grocery Store at 83 E 18th St. between Church Ave. and Tennis Ct. this morning at about 6:53am. A spokesman for the FDNY says that the blaze, which originated on the first floor of the four-story building, was brought under control by
Amberala [http://instagram.com/p/aKKGipTSkZ/] captures a rare image of the beast that’s been long been terrorizing Ditmas Park. Share your Ditmas Park photos by email at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com, in the Ditmas Park Corner Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/dpcorner], or tag them #ditmaspark on
Today was pretty much perfect weather-wise, so it also seemed like a pretty much perfect day to make sangria. We asked Cole at TB Ackerson Wine & Spirits [http://www.yelp.com/biz/tb-ackerson-wine-merchants-brooklyn] for some suggestions, and the result was spicy-sweet and full of different textures. For two drinkers,
drink
Today was pretty much perfect weather-wise, so it also seemed like a pretty much perfect day to make sangria. We asked Cole at TB Ackerson Wine & Spirits [http://www.yelp.com/biz/tb-ackerson-wine-merchants-brooklyn] for some suggestions, and the result was spicy-sweet and full of different textures. For two drinkers,
Fred Siegel
Temple Beth Emeth [http://www2.bethemeth.net/] invites all Jewish and interfaith families to join them for a Prospective Member BBQ this Sunday, June 9, from 3-6pm. Jan Rosenberg of Brooklyn Hearth [http://www.brooklynhearth.com/] and her husband Fred Siegel will be hosting at 225 Argyle Road (between Cortelyou
If you’re looking for a ton of food around the neighborhood for not a ton of money, Kumo Sushi [http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/kumo-sushi-2/menu] (1406 Cortelyou Rd. between Marlborough and Rugby) is a pretty good bet. Their tempura bento box lunch specials ($8.50) are served 11am-3:
bite of the day
If you’re looking for a ton of food around the neighborhood for not a ton of money, Kumo Sushi [http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/kumo-sushi-2/menu] (1406 Cortelyou Rd. between Marlborough and Rugby) is a pretty good bet. Their tempura bento box lunch specials ($8.50) are served 11am-3:
performances
Bring the family to see a musical performance of Pinocchio put on this Saturday, June 8 at PS 217 [http://ps217brooklyn.org/] (1100 Newkirk Ave. on the corner of Coney Island Ave.) Admission for the 5pm show is $1 for kids 12 and under, and $3 for adults. This sounds