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Argentine Steakhouse Coming To Long-Empty Space At Henry & Baltic(?)

October 1, 2012

Cobble Hill Blog reader Ericka delivers this tip: “I passed by the restaurant that has been under construction (for years) on the corner of Henry and Baltic. I peaked inside and spoke to one of the workers. Inside was very quaint and nearly completed. They were just doing the wiring the computer system. The worker told me that it was slated to open in early October as an Argentine steakhouse.

Has anyone else heard details about the new eatery? Please email: tips@cobblehillblog.com.

Source: Cobble Hill Blog
http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7862

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Annual Cranberry Street Fair: Sat., October 13

October 1, 2012

The annual Cranberry Street Fair will take place Saturday, October 13th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Cranberry from Willow to Hicks streets. Volunteer Beth M. Pacheco shares with BHB, “In keeping with our traditions, there will be live jazz, Manhattan Tribal, belly dancers who perform and teach their moves and rhythms, the ever popular pet parade (all entries take home the blue), contests and activities for all.”

The local fire company will also park an engine on Willow Street and welcome children aboard. Food and bevs will be for sale, along with autumn plants and books, fleas/treasures and raffle tickets. In addition, New York State residents can register to vote. All proceeds go to neighborhood beautification.

Pacheco is issuing a call for volunteers to help set up Saturday morning. Please gather at 23 Cranberry Street at 9 a.m. To contribute to the flea, drop items off at the Fair. (Photo: BHB)

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48685

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Brooklyn Heights Cinema Lives On

October 1, 2012

Brooklyn Heights Cinema owner Kenn Lowry tells BHB that their lease has been extended through the end of the year. Its landlord had previously extended the lease through the end of this month. A new building – which will reportedly include a new BH Cinema – is planned at 70 Henry Street. Lowy has said he will look for a temporary home for the theater in the area during construction.

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48670

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Open Thread: The Most Beautiful Building In Brooklyn Heights

October 1, 2012

If you thought Best Burger in Brooklyn Heights was a tough choice, we continue the Brooklyn Heights Blog’s Best Of The Heights Open Thread with a category that I, for one, find next to impossible—thanks to an embarrassment of neighborhood riches…

What do you regard as the Most Beautiful Building in the Heights? Church, residential, commercial, whatever makes you swoon every time you walk by. As long as it’s made of wood, brick, concrete or masonry, has a door and windows, it’s up for consideration. Please include the address and why you believe it’s the consummate in architectural splendor.

If you’ve missed previous “Best Of” surveys, see them here: Best Burger, Best Dry Cleaner, Best Pizza Pie, Best Handyman, Best Car Service and Best Vet & Dog Walker. (Photo: Chuck Taylor)

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48578

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Former Starbucks Locale @ 112 Montague Street: What’s The Deal?

October 1, 2012

Back in May, we wrote about Montague Street’s “resurrection, revitalization, renaissance or recovery,” pointing to the fact that the retail corridor is healthier than it’s been in three-plus years, with a dozen new businesses opening their doors in the past year or so. In all, Montague has seen the coming of: Custom House, Dellarocco’s on Hicks, VIP Nails & Salon, Le Pain Quotidien, Ruby and Jenna, Area Yoga & Spa, Hanco’s and Starbucks’ new home, while we’re still waiting for Ani Sushi, which has been “coming soon” since June.

So the question is: With Montague Street thriving, what gives with the previous locale of Starbucks at 112 Montague Street? We reported then that the coffee shop vacated the premises because of roof leaks and plumbing issues. But it’s now approaching five months that the prime commercial space has been sitting vacant. It’s a bit confounding that such a premier retail entity continues to waste away. So we have to wonder… What’s the deal? (Interior shot below)

(Photos: Chuck Taylor)

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48617

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It’s Art If You Want It to Be Redux

October 1, 2012

One of the first posts we did on BHB back in 2006 was a photo of a banged up car with the words “It’s Art if You Want It to Be” spray painted on its side. Mrs. Fink snapped this shot of another “art project” over the weekend on Pineapple Street and it made us all nostalgic and stuff. UPDATE: A Brooklyn Bugle reader has revealed the name of the artist who painted the car.

Photo: Mrs. Fink

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48664

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Manic Antic: 38th-Annual Atlantic Antic Draws Thousands Of Brooklynites

September 30, 2012

Despite an early afternoon shower and cool temps, Brooklynites came out in force Sunday for the 38th-annual Atlantic Antic, which spans one mile along Atlantic Avenue, from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue. Check out many more pics on our sister Brooklyn Heights Blog here. (Photos: Chuck Taylor)

Source: Cobble Hill Blog
http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7848

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Sunday’s 38th-Annual Atlantic Antic

September 30, 2012

Brooklyn Heights Blog correspondents were out in force Sunday for Atlantic Antic, which spans one mile along Atlantic Avenue, from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue. Despite an early afternoon shower and cool temps, Brooklynites came out by the thousands for the 38th-annual event. Many more pics below the jump. (Photos: Chuck Taylor)

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48530

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The 10th Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Parade & Contest, Sun. Oct. 28

September 30, 2012

Dog lovers, cross dressers and children of all ages: Cool autumn winds are signaling that the time is again approaching for the annual Howl-o-Ween parade/contest on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. And again this year Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group is providing the legendary after-party. Save the date and register your pet at Perfect Paws, 102 Hicks Street (corner of Pineapple) prior to the event. To enter the parade and contest, it’s a $25 tax deductible donation per pet. As in previous years, all proceeds will be donated to animal-related charities. Howl-o-Ween is free to watch.

Business, corporate donors and employees of companies that match donations: A small number of sponsor tables will available at the event. It’s a unique opportunity to get your organization face to face with many Brooklyn animal lovers. See here for more information and contact details.

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/48500

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Players Be Playin’, Haters Still Be Hatin’ — Tale of the Tweets: @BarclaysCenter Opens with Jay-Z

September 30, 2012

Brooklyn’s controversial Barclays Center opened this weekend with a series of concerts by Jay-Z who is a (teeny tiny) part-owner of the Brooklyn Nets, the arena’s home team.

Protesters, still clinging onto the notion that politicians tell the truth and keep their promises, gathered outside as fans filed into the show. The road to Brooklyn having it’s first major sports team in two generations was indeed a bumpy, slimy and sordid road. For a full account of how Brooklyn got this arena and what was learned about how things get done in the borough, read Atlantic Yards Report’s definitive primer.

Now here’s what the folks who were there this weekend had to say:

Photo: The Shaltzes

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