Central Brooklyn
Photo by Ditmas Park CornerAfter a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of the most ragey, tasty and viral stories from our sister sites this week. Build it Back suspended its construction
News
Photo via eliza_mcnally [https://www.instagram.com/p/BFH7UWsAF2y/?tagged=brooklynbeach&hl=en]The entire borough was jumpin’ this week. And you were busy jumpin’ as well. Here’s a chance to catch up on all the goings on throughout the county of Kings. Build it Back suspended
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(Photo: jon jordan [https://www.flickr.com/photos/jontintinjordan/2984318067/] / Flickr)The MTA’s plan to close part of Avenue O for construction during Midwood Mardi Gras [http://www.cb14brooklyn.com/midwood-mardi-gras/] this Sunday has local elected officials up in arms. The construction work, part of the MTA’
Food & Drink
BUTTERED SUGAR SNAP PEAS Ingredients: * 1 pound sugar snap peas, stems and strings removed * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter * 1⁄4 cups coarsely chopped fresh mint salt & pepper. * Ingredients available seasonally at your neighborhood Greenmarket Instructions: 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. 2. Add
Central Brooklyn
(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)Manchego [/business-overview/manchego-brooklyn-ny-11226/6608bccf-7420-4973-a45c-cd229e1d49ca/] , a Spanish-style wine and tapas bar is open in Ditmas Park and ready for a weekend tasting. Located in the bright red storefront at 1502 Cortelyou Road, between Marlborough Road and East
Arts & Culture
What’s better than a movie on a hot summer night? (Courtesy FAB Alliance)WINE TASTINGS: here’s a list of seven [/blog/2015/10/14/seven-places-to-enjoy-wine-tastings-in-fort-greene-clinton-hill/] weekly options! Myrtle Avenue’s KIDS GUIDE [http://myrtleavenue.org/kids-guide-to-
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Photo by George Burshteyn
Business
(Photo: Mike Mozart / Flickr) [https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeepersmedia/14935876701/]A big-box retailer has their sights on Kings Highway. Target signed a lease on a 38,081-square-foot site at 1715 East 13th Street, near the intersection with Kings Highway, The Real Deal reports [http://therealdeal.com/
Animals
Screenshot via Sean Casey Animal Rescue [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.159179.17669251482/10153767765686483/?type=3&theater] Looking for a new companion? Will is an itty bitty pocket pittie in need of a home! > Sean Casey says [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.
Central Brooklyn
(Photo via middev / instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BGgtxyOEZHK/?taken-by=middev])The weekend is finally here, and we’d like to help you have a great one blocks from your home. Whether you’re looking for a latin music party, a mardi gras themed street fair, a night
Food & Drink
BUTTERED SUGAR SNAP PEAS Ingredients: * 1 pound sugar snap peas, stems and strings removed * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter * 1⁄4 cups coarsely chopped fresh mint salt & pepper. * Ingredients available seasonally at your neighborhood Greenmarket Instructions: 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. 2. Add
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Courtesy of Green-Wood CemeteryOur local iconic cemetery does not want to bury you young. And they want the world to know it. Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/] has launched a powerful social media campaign in order to take a stand against gun violence. The image displays