Central Brooklyn
Hunger Pang’s steak and fries. (Photo by Anna Gustafson/Ditmas Park Corner)When family and friends come to visit Brooklyn, the first question on most people’s minds is: Where are we going to eat? There’s such an incredible — and overwhelmingly diverse — restaurant scene in Ditmas Park alone,
Central Brooklyn
French 75 at Highbury Pub. (Photo by Mike Sheehan Photography)New Year’s is the quintessential time for turning over a new leaf, and what better way to get an early start than sampling a brand-new cocktail as you celebrate the arrival of 2016? But what’s the best cocktail
Central Brooklyn
Chinese Special at Bake and ThingsBrooklyn Magazine ranked Ditmas Park/Flatbush 15 on their list [http://www.bkmag.com/2015/12/22/the-best-food-neighborhoods-in-brooklyn-ranked/] of 16 best food neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Do you think this is accurate, what number would you give Ditmas Park? What do you think are some gems
Business
David Pitula, the creative spirit behind Ox Cart Tavern [http://oxcarttavern.com/], has sent us word that he’s no longer involved with Bashi Channel [http://bashichannel.com/], which he helped to open on Cortelyou road earlier this year: > As we are about to close out the year I
Albemarle Maxi Dress
Alexis wearing her Albemarle Maxi Dress [http://www.alexismera.com/collections/dresses/products/coming-april-albemarle-maxi-dress-in-grey-heather] . (Photo via Alexis Mera)Local fashion designer Alexis Mera [http://www.alexismera.com/] was so inspired by the neighborhood that she named all of her pieces after streets in the neighborhood. Now she has a popup
Jim Mamary
Get ready for ramen, dumplings, noodles and more, neighbors! Bashi Channel [/blog/food/bashi-channel-new-restaurant-ox-carts-david-pitula-jim-mamary-set-open-end-april] , the new Asian fusion restaurant at 1120 Cortelyou Road, by Westminster Road, is scheduled to celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 15. We’re getting super pumped for the opening, especially after seeing these photos
armed robbery
A series of armed robberies last fall at Ox Cart Tavern [/blog/crime/three-men-rob-ox-cart-tavern-gunpoint-last-night], Mimi’s Hummus [/blog/crime/armed-robbery-mimis-hummus-gunman-flees-foot], Lark Café [/blog/crime/lark-cafe-robbed-gunpoint-last-night], and the Stratford Deli [/blog/crime/deli-church-avenue-stratford-road-robbed-last-night] left our community feeling shaken and vulnerable. It also sparked an impassioned conversation about class, race, police, and
Ditmas Park for Front Porches
One of the homes featured in the New York Times article on Ditmas Park is this house at 663 Rugby Road, which is being sold for $1.7 million. Photo via Joseph Baglio [http://josephbaglio.point2agent.com/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?ListingID=145464944] .The Gray Lady heaped some love on our
Equality for Flatbush
Following the armed robberies at Lark Café [/blog/crime/lark-cafe-robbed-gunpoint-last-night], Ox Cart [/blog/crime/three-men-rob-ox-cart-tavern-gunpoint-last-night], Mimi’s Hummus [/blog/crime/police-release-photo-suspect-allegedly-robbed-mimis-hummus-gunpoint] , and a Church Avenue deli [/blog/crime/deli-church-avenue-stratford-road-robbed-last-night], we think it’s incredibly important to tell the stories of our neighbors who were in our local establishments at the
Ox Cart Tavern
This coming Monday, March 17 is Saint Patrick’s Day, and you know you want to get in touch with your inner Irishman and have a pint! If you’re looking to celebrate in the neighborhood, here are some fun events (both on Monday and over the weekend) to keep
Ox Cart Tavern
Ox Cart Tavern [http://www.oxcarttavern.com] (583 Argyle Road on the corner of Newkirk Avenue) has been well-loved for their burgers for a while now, but since we’re on a bit of a brunch streak [/blog/food/not-quite-breakfast-not-exactly-lunch-where-to-brunch-in-ditmas-park] lately, we thought we’d stop in and see what
Ox Cart Tavern
Chef David just let us know that they’ve passed their inspection [/blog/business/ox-cart-unable-to-reopen-this-weekend-reportedly-due-to-lack-of-doh-manpower] , so Ox Cart Tavern [http://www.oxcarttavern.com/] (1301 Newkirk Ave) will be open with a limited menu starting around 7-7:30pm this evening. Photo by mbgroneman [http://instagram.com/p/Y3zR3MEhGA/]
menus
Ox Cart Tavern [http://www.oxcarttavern.com/] just switched up their menu for spring. See the new items below, and as always, check out their menu board for daily specials. And if you’re in our NCAA basketball tournament group [/blog/sports/join-the-madness-2], note that they’re showing the games
Ox Cart Tavern
With some more snow in the forecast for Wednesday night into Thursday, you’ll probably want to warm up this Valentine’s Day — why not thaw out with a tasty meal? Ox Cart Tavern [http://www.oxcarttavern.com/] (1301 Newkirk Ave) is serving up an ambitious, indulgent menu for couples
Ox Cart Tavern
New year’s eve is almost here. Here are the local options to ring in 2013: • Sycamore [http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/index.php/bar-posts/] is hosting a big party all night long. There’s no cover for DJs and dancing all night. Plus, a “super rare draft beer” will make an
Sports
The Mets faithful may want to avert their eyes. For those of us in the neighborhood looking to watch the Yankees and the rest of the MLB playoffs, we have a few options. • 773 Lounge [http://773loungebar.blogspot.com/] will have baseball on the TV. • Sycamore [http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/] will