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A collection of 5 issues

Ansonia Chemist: Another 7th Avenue Institution Shutters

PARK SLOPE – After 34 years, Ansonia Chemist closed its doors at 358 7th Avenue for the last time Tuesday night. The shuttered Ansonia Chemist, 358 7th Avenue, Park Slope, June 20, 2018 (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Many Park Slope neighbors stopped by the beloved pharmacy to say goodbye, including Patrick

Back To The Land Makes An Appearance In New Web Series, ‘Eat Our Feelings’

The ladies of Eat Our Feelings [http://vimeo.com/eatourfeelings], a relatively new web series that’s a scripted comedic cooking show, really get around. They’ve shot the series all over Brooklyn — they tackled brunch in Ditmas Park [/blog/food/new-eat-feelings-web-series-films-wheated] recently — and, just in time for Valentine’s

Meet Ella Auerbakh, The Spirit Behind Venelle And Elan Salons & Spas

Ella Auerbakh, who has now been serving clients at her spas and salons in Park Slope for over 25 years, grew up in Vilnius, Lithuania, and more than anything wanted to be a pianist. She completed a conservatory of music, with a secondary degree as an aesthetician. “Everyone was required

Freshly Squeezed In The Slope: The Juice Bar Round-Up

While smoothies were the “it” drink of the ’90s, freshly pressed, pulverized, and macerated (you heard us right) juices are quickly becoming today’s current health craze. What is the difference between a smoothie and a juice? Made in a blender, a smoothie is composed of whole fruits and vegetables

Miso Soup for the Slope: Health Benefits and an Easy Recipe

The fountain of youth can be found in a bowl, South Slope, and it’s as close as your local grocery store or Japanese restaurant! Miso soup—a staple of Japanese cuisine—is an easy and delicious way to boost your immunity (and avoid that nasty flu virus) while providing