south slope rewind

South Slope Weekly Rewind: A New Bar, Captain Jack The Cat, Broad City Drinking

BQE sign over prospect expressway

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Now for some of the stories you might have missed:

• Voodoo Lounge now open in old Lucky 13 space on 13th Street.

• Here’s where you might bump into Broad City over beers.

• Fare hikes are headed our way in March.

• Crespella on 8th Avenue has closed and been replaced by Fresh Fix.

• Captain Jack the cat needs your help!

• Looking for love on the F train.

• The new cafe ELK has opened on Prospect Park Southwest.

• Finally, are you single? Do you love animals? Come to this mixer and support Sean Casey!

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