Bay Ridge
BAY RIDGE – Just off of the Bay Ridge Avenue R stop, you will find Blend Coffee + CoWork [https://www.facebook.com/blendbayridge/]. Right now, at least from the outside, it is a little unassuming—signs and lights are still being installed, but the story behind its origin is anything but.
Food & Drink
FORT GREENE – Republic Of Booza [https://www.republicofbooza.com], the Williamsburg ice cream spot made famous for its stretchy treats, has opened a pop-up in Fort Greene for the summer. The location debuted on Wednesday, July 3rd and will be open through September. Republic of Booza pop-up, 45 Willoughby Avenue
Business
PARK SLOPE – Ahead of the next New York State Liquor Authority [https://sla.ny.gov] (SLA) hearing to consider the fate of Woodland’s liquor license, The Black Institute [https://theblackinstitute.org] (TBI) has launched a petition in support of the beleaguered business. Woodland, 242 Flatbush Avenue (Photo: Pamela Wong/
Bay Ridge
Welcome to the latest installment of openings and closings. This week was a busy one for Bay Ridge and bubble teas. We also found a new natural wine bar and have to say goodbye to a Fort Greene classic. BAY RIDGE The counter at Blend Coffee + CoWork. Ellie Plass, Bklyner.
Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND – Joey Chestnut ate 71 hot dogs to win his 12th title at Nathan’s Famous annual July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island—a few dogs less than last year. Hundreds jammed to watch Joey Chestnut beat his record, but not today. (Photo: Todd Maisel)Fans
Central Brooklyn
Information from Prospect Park Alliance [https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/things-to-do/barbecues-and-picnics/designated-picnic-and-barbecue-map/] , map courtesy of Google Maps. (Ellie Plass/Bklyner)The 4th of July is a time to enjoy the city outdoors—and we think that Prospect Park is one of the best places to do just that. With
Business
FORT GREENE – Endswell Bar and Bistro [https://www.endswellbk.com] celebrated its two month anniversary on the 1st of July. The space, opened by partners Jason Burelle and Thai Le, is bringing craft cocktails and French inspired dishes to the Fort Greene neighborhood. The bar at Endswell. Photo by Lauren
Business
PROSPECT HEIGHTS – LaLou [https://laloubrooklyn.com], Prospect Heights’ newest natural wine bar, opened to a line last Thursday for their soft opening weekend. They will take reservations starting this Tuesday, July 2. “[The opening] went so well. It was busier than we thought, actually,” partner Joe Campanale told Bklyner over
Announcements
EAST FLATBUSH – East Flatbush Restaurant Week [https://www.facebook.com/events/2054605487973599/] is in full swing. Organized by the Community Board 17 Commerce Committee [http://www.cb17brooklyn.org/about/committees/commerce/], HABNET [http://www.habnet.com] (Haitian American Chamber of Commerce), Elite Learners, Inc. [http://elitelearners.org], and The Breakfast
Brooklyn Heights
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Haley Fox, co-owner and co-founder of Alice’s Tea Cup [https://www.alicesteacup.com], basically found the business’ latest Brooklyn location by accident. “I happened upon this location because my stepchildren went to PS8 [right next door], and they actually had already graduated from PS8, but I was
Food & Drink
There’s a new pie taking Brooklyn by storm. It doesn’t have red or white sauce, cheese, or anchovies (usually). Instead, it has a huge tortilla, straight from the kitchens of Oaxaca. It also has black beans, queso oaxaca, and usually lettuce, peppers, meats, or salsa. Its name is
clinton hill
The Brooklyn Navy Yard has quickly become one of the biggest job sites in the borough. It houses companies, restaurants, and many municipal employees that all have two things in common. One, they work at the Navy Yard, and two, they need to eat lunch. Whether you fit into one