Our man with a cam Karl Junkersfeld visited Della Pietra’s Prime Meats, which is now open for business at 193 Atlantic Avenue. Karl, just like Oprah or Charlie Rose, gets the skinny on why the meat at this new butcher is different than others in the area.
Also, BHB pals EJ and Beth visited Della Pietra’s yesterday and enjoyed a lovely cookout on Pier 5.
Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/61893
The Mike and Duane Show, based out of a co-ed private school in Chicago, is known for their annual wacky takeoffs of video classics. Their latest release is a version of the Beastie Boys’ legendary video ‘Sabotage’ featuring librarians.
Talk about citizens saving libraries – this video is already going viral and it makes librarians look AWESOME.
Of course there’s the obvious Brooklyn Heights connection – the late Adam “MCA” Yauch grew up here and Mike D. attended St. Ann’s School.
However, there’s one more very subtle Brooklyn Heights connection in the video – can you name what it is?
Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/61880
The average rent in Brooklyn moved over the $3000/month mark according to a report from realtor Douglas Elliman. Most of that spike is due to increased demand in Brooklyn Heights and other “hot” neighborhoods. That apparently prompted a visit to our side of Court Street from Jimmy McMillan of The Rent Is Too Damn High Party.
The rent is to damn high guy complaining in the wrong Brooklyn neighborhood. ?. Brooklyn heights http://t.co/IkNM2HfRBF
— Irate (@SirIrate) August 9, 2013
NY Post: Driving the surge was growing demand in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill, fabulous news for Brooklyn’s status-symbol crowd, but not so much for residents looking for affordable places to live.
Actor Jim Callahan, whose wife is pregnant, said he’s concerned about the cost of a bigger apartment for his family.
“It is a great area and we feel very fortunate to live here,” said Callahan, 33, of Cobble Hill. “But as far as the long run goes, it’s getting more and more unrealistic. We just have to kind of shove a baby in there somewhere.
Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/61637
Zipper, a documentary about the fight to save Coney Island, opens at the IFC Center this Friday and runs through Thursday.
The film’s roots go back to director Amy Nicholson’s love of Coney Island, as it reminded her of her childhood spent near Ocean City, MD—a shore community full of people watchers, Def Leppard blaring from boom boxes, and ride operators calling, “You want to go … faster?!” But it was an article about the end of the Zipper ride that turned her from observer to investigator, delving into the politics behind the changing Coney Island. “I originally wanted to make a film that was an homage to Zipper,” Nicholson said. “But it bothered me that I didn’t understand why the ride was being taken away.” The film then grew into an exploration of the tug-of-war between those who wanted to turn Coney Island into what resembled a seaside Times Square—namely, Joe Sitt, CEO of Thor Equities—and those who strove to retain the park and community, good and bad … with both sides doing what they felt was best.
And while Sitt—a Brooklyn boy who grew up near Coney Island and who named Thor Equities after the Marvel Comics character—might be an easy target as the film’s villain, Nicholson says it’s not that easy. “I guess the villain is the process and the politics. But I don’t point to him as the bad guy. I don’t think he did Coney Island any favors, but I promised to treat him fairly, and I did. He doesn’t see anything wrong in what he did,” as shown in the scene where Sitt happily listed all retailers that he wanted to add, from a Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, to a Coldstone Creamery.
Zipper also stars a cast of characters from the neighborhood, including the ride operators themselves. According to Nicholson, “The guys who ran it could tell by the sound whether it was working well or not. It’s a contraption! And it was invented to make people scream. I interviewed the ride’s inventor, who said, ‘If people scream, it’s a good thing.’” Zipper the ride now resides in Honduras; to see Zipper the film, visit IFC Center’s site for screening dates and times.
Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/61594
Everyone has their own special flower inside them. The creativity of dance is a wonderful way for one to express emotion and to share the joy of music with others. However, the long standing tradition of ‘IT’S SHOWTIME” on the NYC subway system has to end. While the efforts of the roving bands of break dancers (as we believe is still the vernacular) are quite impressive, most commuters would prefer a quite ride home without someone’s Adidas flying into his or her face.
Here’s our 5 Reasons “It’s Showtime” Must End:
1) Real New Yorkers Hate It
Today's good subway karma: getting on the A train as the "It's Showtime!" guys are getting off.
— Jon Danziger (@jondanziger) July 29, 2013
Least favorite words to hear on the subway: "IT'S SHOWTIME"
— Lizzy Nahum-Albright (@lizzylunacy) July 29, 2013
Those 4 words that every subway rider dreads: "It's showtime New York!"
— Algæ Girl (@algaegirl328) July 28, 2013
I wonder how many people these "It's showtime!" dancers have accidentally kicked in the face while doing subway dance moves.
— Bethany S. Mandel (@bethanyshondark) June 28, 2013
*Those "It's showtime!" teens get onto my subway car* AAAAAAHHH! *jumps from car like Pee-Wee when the hobo won't stop singing*
— patrick (@tastefactory) June 9, 2013
I wish I could ride the subway ONCE without hearing the words "it's show time."
— Whiskey McSugarShot (@KCCOTyler) May 8, 2013
2) The New York Times Does A Piece About The Dancers Resulting in Over 200 Negative Comments
“Josh F” comments: they definitely have some impressive moves. they are also extremely annoying, and more importantly—dangerous.
in addition, they’re not all just a bunch of basically good kids. just a few days before this article was published, some subway dancers attacked a rider on the F train coming into manhattan.
he was taken to the hospital, while they just jumped off the train and vanished. thanks for all your hard work, cops…
3) They’re Now Taking Time Out From Dancing To F**k People Up
In May a group of “It’s Showtimers” got into spat with a passenger and beat him.
4) It’s Now Part Of The Hipster Irony Lexicon
5) Hating Hearing “It’s Showtime” Made Buzzfeed’s List Of Signs You’ve Lived In NYC Too Long
…and anything that breathes life into that Media Deathstar must stop.
Listen to Episode 14: Don’t Do Drug
In this Episode:
Magic Myq: Comedian Myq Kaplan tells us about this one time he did this one drug.
Chasing The Dragon: Lindsey Carter shares with us what happens when you do more than one drug.
PLUS listener shout outs, a drink recipe, Tell The Bartender is now on Facebook and some fun news about musician Ted Leo, who is the inspiration for the title of this podcast!
Also, like what you hear? Tip me!
Myq Kaplan is a comedian who you may have seen on Letterman, Conan, Comedy Central or walking down your street. Here he is killing it on the Craig Ferguson Show:
Lindsey Carter is an awesome woman who you would be truly lucky to meet if you can pry her away from me. Here she is representing her home state of Kentucky in proper Derby style:
Music Credits:
“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers
“The Mighty Sparrow” by Ted Leo & the Pharmacists
“Around You” by Bastards of Melody
“Act Naturally” by Buck Owens
“Rock Star” by Bran Van 3000
“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2013/07/29/tell-the-bartender-episode-14-dont-do-drug/
Lots of information about Hurricane Sandy is flowing on the Cobble Hill Blog’s sister Brooklyn Heights Blog. See continuing coverage of storm-related news and local info here and here, including statements from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and borough President Marty Markowitz. Also: lots of local images as the storm progresses.
Source: Cobble Hill Blog
http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7967
With its ever-evolving selection of local eateries and novel boutiques, residents of Cobble Hill have come to know Smith Street as one of the most inviting corridors in South Brooklyn. It appears the word is out. In two separate surveys over the past week, pastry shop Bien Cuit at 120 Smith has been deemed one of New York’s best.
First, Eater offers a survey of New York’s 10 Best New Baked Treats. Bien Cuit reaps high praise for its Almond Croissants. The foodie webbie calls them “almond-y, flaky, buttery, golden-brown croissant perfection.”
Likewise, The Village Voice names Bien Cuit its No. 1 pick among the “10 Best Pastry Shops in New York,” saying: “Everything from this rustic Brooklyn bakery run by husband-and-wife duo Zachary Golper and Kate Wheatcroft is both pretty and delicious. Continue Reading…
Source: Cobble Hill Blog
http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7522
No surprise to those of us in the know, but hipster pub The L Magazine notes that Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill are “the most walkable neighborhoods in Brooklyn,” according to a study by Walk Score published on website Slate.
The webbie bases its “walk scores” on the amount and accessibility of amenities, including restaurants, movie theater and schools. New York City is the most walkable out of 50 cities surveyed, with a score of 85.3 out of 100, which The L Word notes was knocked down by “unwalkable” Staten Island.
In Brooklyn, Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights had scores of 98. Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn scored 97; DUMBO, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus and Park Slope tied with 96. The least walkable Brooklyn neighborhoods are all in the south: Bergen Beach with a score of 58; Mill Basin with 62; Gerritsen Beach with 71; Canarsie with 74; and Manhattan Beach and West Brighton at 77.
Once again, The L Magazine provides the primary info, with supplemental info linked in the article.
(Photo: Chuck Taylor)
Source: Cobble Hill Blog
http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/7015