ABCs of MTA Funding at the NY Transit Museum
In its continuing series “Problem Solvers” the NY Transit Museum is sponsoring a discussion on March 13th between Ben…
March 4, 2013-
-
Tell The Bartender Episode 4: New Friends, Old Friends
Listen To Episode 4: New Friends, Old Friends Download From iTunes Here In This Episode: Listen To Your Mother: Katharine’s mother talks about the time she was a teenager and almost kidnapped into white slavery while visiting Marrakesh. Then she shares a short story about when her mother was captured by the Nazi’s during WWII. Wait… […]
March 3, 2013
(via Tell The Bartender) -
Tale of the Tweets: Red Hook Fairway Re-Opens
Red Hook’s Fairway Market reopened with a celebration that began at 7:30 a.m. on Friday with a foodie event to remember,” with food and product demos, giveaways and appearances from Miss America Mallory Hytes (who lives in Brooklyn) and Borough Prez Marty Markowitz.
March 3, 2013 -
Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “The Garden of Evening Mists” by Tan Twan Eng
Concede, cooperate, collaborate. Each of these might be thought of as points on a continuum describing different ways we…
March 1, 2013 -
First Presbyterian Church & Key Food Partner To Replenish ‘Mission Brooklyn’ Food Pantry
The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn has partnered with Key Food to help fulfill its “Mission Brooklyn” initiative. On Friday, March 1, from 7-8 p.m., locals may donate contributions and food items at the Key Food @ 102 Montague Street, to help restock FPC’s Food Pantry. After several months of increased need, the church’s pantry, […]
February 26, 2013
(via Brooklyn Heights Blog) -
Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “Vacant Possession” by Hilary Mantel
The completely mad are different from you and me. Or, maybe not: they have hopes and dreams and lives.…
February 22, 2013 -
Miss America & Markowitz To Celebrate Fairway’s Reopening On 3/1
The reopening of Red Hook’s Fairway Market March 1 is be treated as a celebration for the local community, complete with guest “stars” and lots of hoopla. Racked reports that the grand reopening at 8 a.m. Friday will include demos and giveaways—and an appearance from Miss America Mallory Hytes (who lives in Brooklyn) and Borough […]
February 21, 2013
(via Brooklyn Heights Blog) -
Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “Abbott Awaits” by Chris Bachelder
Abbott – husband, father, professor, and smallholder in the American dream – is awaiting the birth of his second…
February 15, 2013 -
Great News: Red Hook’s Fairway Market To Reopen 3/1
After Hurricane Sandy devastated Red Hook’s beloved Fairway Market, the entire neighborhood has suffered as many that visited the grocery from the surrounding vicinity also stopped supporting other local businesses that depend on so much traffic from the anchor store. Good news: Fairway is set to reopen March 1, according to the New York Daily […]
February 14, 2013
(via Brooklyn Heights Blog) -
I’ll Drink To That: Red Gravy’s Cocktail Specialties Perused
Serious Eats peruses the cocktail specialties at Red Gravy, Saul Bolton’s acclaimed restaurant at 151 Atlantic Avenue that opened in December. In Eats’ “First Look” column, beverage director Jesse Cason notes: “Italians have thirsts that match their appetite. They believe wine and spirits are integral to their enjoyment of their native cuisine. We like to […]
February 14, 2013
(via Brooklyn Heights Blog)