Nonsponsored
Rendering of 643-645 5th Avenue. (Image via YIMBY [http://www.yimbynews.com/2016/06/revealed-645-5th-avenue-greenwood-heights.html] )A seven-story building will be rising up on a street less known for luxury residences than for quiet neighbors and small, independent businesses. The new residence will replace two low wooden-framed buildings at 643
freddy's bar and back room
The Ukuladies (Courtesy Freddy’s [http://freddysbar.com/events/ukulele-night-2015-10-22/])Hello, weekend! If you’re hanging around the Slope and looking for adventure, we’ve got everything from ukuleles and park haunts, to pumpkin-wielding baboons and a party for a cause. Don’t miss our top events picks from around
la boulangerie lopez
Looking to ignite your Wednesday afternoon with a blast of fresh fruit? La Boulangerie Lopez [http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-boulangerie-lopez-brooklyn] (647 5th Avenue, between 19th and 20th Streets) has just the smoothie for you. Named after New Voices Middle School [http://newvoicesbrooklyn.org] (how cool is that?), the MS
la boulangerie lopez
While we love a good taco [/blog/food/taste-test-who-makes-the-best-neighborhood-taco], today seemed more like a burrito type of afternoon, so we made our way to La Boulangerie Lopez [https://www.facebook.com/LaBoulangerieLopez] for their spicy chicken burrito ($8.50). Despite the fact that there was little spice to be found
5th avenue diner
A diner can be a different thing to different people. It can be a place for pancakes and coffee in the morning. It can be the last stop after a night out for a cup of coffee. Diners are an institution and they are as individual as they are unique.
breakfast
In our continuing saga to find some mighty fine Mexican food in South Slope, we stopped by La Boulangerie Lopez [http://www.laboulangerielopez.com/] (647 5th Ave) this morning to give their huevos a la Mexicana a spin. First the basics. We walked away with a to-go box of two