Debut: Overheard In The Slope
It’s 2016, so that means it’s time for a new series. If you keep your ear(s) to the ground, you’ll hear some interesting things around the neighborhood. These snippets of conversation below are just a small sampling.
We’re putting out a call to you. If you’ve overheard something, please let us know! Email us at editor@bklyner.com. Let us know where you were, who the “cast of characters” are, and anything else you’d like to share.
And keep listening…
While ordering coffee at Cafe Regular, 158 Berkeley Place (near 7th Avenue).
Woman 1: What is a flat white?
Woman 2: It involves microfoam.
Woman 1: Sounds scientific.
Woman 2: It’s from Australia.
Woman 1: I like Australians.
At Naidre’s Cafe & Bakery, 384 7th Avenue (between 11th and 12th Streets).
Young Guy: She wasn’t happy that you missed her birthday.
Young Gal: Well, she doesn’t list it on Facebook.
At ELK Cafe (154 Prospect Park Southwest, between Vanderbilt and Seeley Streets).
Regular: I’ll have 5,000 lattes, please.
Barista: No problem. By the way, today we’re cash only.
At Purity Diner, 289 7th Avenue (at 7th Street).
Mom: That’s Colin Quinn.
Dad: No way.
Mom: Yes, look behind you.
Dad: You mean that’s Colin Farrell.
Mom: What? Colin Quinn is from Park Slope.
Dad: That’s definitely Colin Farrell.
Mom: Are you serious? They look different.
Dad: Well, they’re both Irish.
Near the corner of 13th Street and 5th Avenue.
Woman 1: I see that dog all the time.
Woman 2: My building doesn’t allow dogs.
Woman 1: That’s probably a good thing.
Woman 2: Why?
Woman 1: Because your apartment would smell. You just know her apartment smells.
At Roots Cafe, 639 5th Avenue (at 18th Street).
Guy: It has to be facing out.
Gal: I’ll have a latte.
Guy: There’s no question it needs to be facing out.
Gal: I can handle it if it’s facing in.
Guy: It absolutely has to be facing out.
Gal: You could always turn it the other way for you and then turn it back for someone else.
Woman waiting behind them: I’m just happy there’s toilet paper at all.
[FIN.]