Central Brooklyn
Cortelyou Road (Photo via zachspassport / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/54vbSttcxM/?taken-at=241255115])This weekend is explosive with so many summer festivals, concerts, and outdoor movies that it’ll be hard to choose between them. Whether you’re looking to see Back to the Future or Ghostbusters, experience Pakistani
Arts & Culture
Photo: Brainerd JamesSeven months after quietly taking over at Qathra [https://www.facebook.com/Qathra], new owner Brainerd James is ready to make some noise. This Friday (5/13), the café on Cortelyou Road will host the second in what James hopes will become a regular series of live musical
Cafe Madeline
Photo by Ditmas Park CornerWorking from home can be tough sometimes for even the most determined. There are just so many distractions: dishes need to be washed, the TV is right there, or how about a quick afternoon nap? To avoid procrastinating, we often have to pack up our laptop
Qathra
For the past while, this was the view through the back doors at Qathra [https://www.facebook.com/Qathra] (1112 Cortelyou Road between Stratford and Westminster Roads)–but perhaps in celebration of spring after a particularly awful winter, the cafe has chosen to go a brighter way of things. We’
milk & honey
We very, very sadly learned too late this past weekend that Qathra [http://www.qathracafe.com] (1112 Cortelyou Road between Stratford and Westminster Roads) and Milk & Honey [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Milk-Honey-Cafe-LLC/131322883735888] (1119 Newkirk Avenue on the corner of Westminster Road) were serving their amazing homemade donuts
am thai bistro
Entering the third day in what is forecast to be a five-day run of temperatures above 90 degrees, we want to make sure you stay hydrated–deliciously hydrated. So we’ve rounded up nine of the most tasty, iced, non-alcoholic drinks you can find in Ditmas Park. Did we miss
Newkirk Avenue
We passed by Milk & Honey [/blog/tag/milk-honey-cafe] (1119 Newkirk Ave. on the corner of Westminster) today, and surprise! The metal gates [/blog/business/changing-facades] have finally come down to reveal ironwork and some really cool repurposed pallet planters. The outside looks great, and we’re hoping this means
Cinco de Mayo
Whether you’ve caught a cold or the flu, or you’re just looking for something warm and comforting to eat on a dreary day, Ditmas Park’s restaurants have soups for you. Lots and lots of soups. Here’s a sampling of places that will deliver, and ones that
John's Bakery
Ah, the holidays. Everyone is talking about gifts, cheer, goodness and that’s all splendid. But what about holiday treats? Let’s not forget what’s really important this season: sugar, sprinkles, chocolate and iced cupcakes in boxes and bags the size of your head. You’re in luck, hungry
Qathra
Early bird or second mouse, Qathra’s glad to see you anytime.
brunch
Qathra [http://www.qathracafe.com/] started serving a new brunch menu (available Saturdays and Sundays), with table service (table service will go on through the week), this morning. Above is the drink menu. Did anyone stop by–if so, how was it?