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Farewell To Sport Prospect, Park Slope’s Little League Supplier For 29 Years

RIP Sport Prospect, 1988–2017. (Photo by Carly Miller/BKLYNER)We’re sad to announce that Sport Prospect, Park Slope’s prime little league outfitter and t-shirt supplier, is shutting its doors after 29 years on 7th Avenue. The small shop, at 362 Seventh Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets,

2016 Year In Review: Eateries Opened & Closed; What’s To Come In 2017

(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)As we think about our year in Ditmas Park, we think about food. Our favorite coffee shops, lunch spots, dinners out with friends, and late night drinks. It has been quite the year for restaurants opening and closing in the neighborhood, from Propellerhead’s long-awaited

2016 Year In Review: Eateries Opened & Closed; What's To Come In 2017

(Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)As we think about our year in Ditmas Park, we think about food. Our favorite coffee shops, lunch spots, dinners out with friends, and late night drinks. It has been quite the year for restaurants opening and closing in the neighborhood, from Propellerhead’s long-awaited

Artisanal Roach Bombs Couldn’t Prevent Closing Of Beloved Jesse’s Deli

Photo via whybecausewhy [https://www.instagram.com/p/68cw2YCuRQ/?tagged=jessesdeli&hl=en]After three decades of serving cold cuts sandwiches, groceries and, more recently, tongue-in-cheek political commentary, a beloved Brooklyn corner deli has closed its doors for good. Jesse’s Deli [http://www.yelp.com/biz/jesse-and-co-market-place-brooklyn], which

Farewell Del Rio: Iconic Neighborhood Diner To Close After 40 Years

Since 1976, Del Rio Diner has been open at 166 Kings Highway 24 hours a day, every day — except New Year’s Eve. “New Year’s is amateur night,” explained Larry Georgeton, 66, co-owner of Del Rio and its spawn Vegas Diner (1619 86th Street). “We didn’t want the

Say Farewell To Fort Greene General Store And Hank & JoJo, Closing After Four Years

Photo by Fort Greene Focus.It’s almost time to say farewell to the Fort Greene General Store [http://fort-greene-general-store.myshopify.com/], which has occupied the storefront at 218 DeKalb Avenue ever since it began life four years ago as Hank & JoJo. The clothing and general home and lifestyle

Sammy’s Gourmet Deli Is Leaving After Developer Purchase Of 165 Dekalb Avenue

Photo by Tina Paul/Fort Greene FocusSammy’s Gourmet Deli is closing and will officially vacate 165 Dekalb Avenue some time next week, according to a clerk who was manning the cash register while noticeably dwindling shelves continued to empty of its contents. The reason? The building was sold to

Fiorentino’s Ristorante Is Closing For Good This Weekend

Courtesy of Fiorentino’sFine Italian food is about to become a little scarcer in Gravesend. Fiorentino’s Ristorante [http://fiorentinosristorante.com/] (313 Avenue U), an authentic, no-frills Italian spot on Avenue U known for its generous helpings of red sauce-drenched pasta, will be closing its doors for good this Sunday

It’s Closing Weekend For Splitty And Myrtle Comedy Thursdays

The beloved business blues continues: Splitty [https://www.facebook.com/splittynewyork/] (415 Myrtle Avenue) is closing after a close-out bash this Saturday. The popular bar/restaurant/event space has been sold and will shift its emphasis to being a bar. To say goodbye, they’re holding the final EVER Splitty

The Rumors Are True: The Runner Has Closed

Image via Tillie C [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-runner-brooklyn?select=HM433KlN3RAYo8MF5wDqqg&reviewid=goaiWGixsS-chY9CeGWJ5Q] .There will be no more awesome happy hour deals, short rib hash for brunch, backyard dining [/blog/2014/06/25/fort-greene-clinton-hill-restaurants-expand-with-outdoor-seating-for-summer/] , or homemade ice cream [/blog/2015/07/07/first-taste-walts-ice-cream-stand-at-the-runner/] from The Runner (458