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Stinky Bklyn Offers New Series of Classes

By on October 4, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Events, Food

Where can you sample cheese, beer, and wine while learning something too? Local cheese shop Stinky Bklyn is offering a whole new list of classes for the Fall season. Classes are $25 to $40– or $60 for a series of three Italian cheese sessions. Call 718-522-7524 to sign up, and check out the schedule:

October 9th, 1pm- Italian Cheese I- Mountains $25/$60

October 10th, 1pm- Cheese 101 $25

October 16th, 1pm- Italian Cheese II-Rivers $25/$60

October 23rd, 1pm- Italian Cheese III- Islands $25/$60

October 30th, 1pm-Dessert Wine and Cheese $40

November 6th, 1pm- Cheese and Wine $30

Visit the shop’s website for full class descriptions.

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Barney’s CO-OP is Hiring

By on September 12, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Fashion, Shopping

If you didn’t think there were any jobs left in fashion– or any jobs left in general– think again! Barney’s CO-OP, the Barney’s department store spin-off coming to Cobble Hill in October, is hiring, according to new signage. Monster.com has store manager and sales associate openings listed for the new shopping destination.

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Nominate a Local “Do Gooder!”

By on August 25, 2010 in Events

Do you know a community service devotee right here in Brooklyn? He or she could be the recipient of the first annual “Brooklyn Do Gooder Awards.” The Brooklyn Community Foundation created a borough-wide initiative that seeks to identify and honor those who embody the highest values of community giving and service. The foundation invites the Brooklyn community to nominate individuals who give back locally– whether its time, talent, or charity. Once nominations are made at www.DoGoodRightHere.org, Brooklynites can vote on who they think is the best Do Gooder of them all. Continue Reading →

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Learn Your Cabernet and Camembert: Wine and Cheese 101

By on August 17, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Events, Food

Here’s your chance to beef up on your wine and cheese knowledge, while sampling plenty along the way. The Brooklyn Wine Exchange will be hosting “Wine 101″ on August 25 at 7pm. To follow Wine 101 appropriately, on August 28th at 7pm the shop will offer “Cheese 101,” hosted by Luke Johnson of Stinky Bklyn.” While classes have reserved seats for Brooklyn Wine Exchange members, non-members can sign up a half hour before the class. Want to become a member? Try out a 3-month trial membership for $60, which includes 12 free classes. Learn, sample, sip, and impress your friends with your new knowledge. Call 718-855-9463 for more information.

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Barney’s Co-Op Opening in October

By on August 15, 2010 in Cobble Hill, Shopping

Photo : Fitbeth

CHB reader @fitbeth snapped this photo of window ads touting the opening of the Barney’s Co-op at 194 Atlantic Avenue in October.

Last week, BOCOCAland caught an inside shot new store. Continue Reading →

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FREE Theater Starts Next Week!

By on August 11, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Literature


Smith Street Stage, a brand new Brooklyn-based theater company, will take the stage next week with their condensed rendition of Romeo & Juliet. The William Shakespeare play that consists of 20 characters will be played by five actors and streamlined to 90 minutes. The shows will be performed at Carroll Park August 16th-20th and 26th-28th at 6:30pm. It’s free of charge, and audience members can bring their own seating.

Using Carroll Park as their only set and eliminating elaborate costumes, Smith Street Stage hopes to put emphasis on the language by having it spoken by classically trained actors. The cast consists of locals from NYU Tisch, UConn Drama, and Yale Grad Acting.

Fore more information, including cast info, albums, and directions to the park, visit www.smithstreetstage.org.

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Fresh Fruit CSA Accepting New Members

By on August 2, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Food, Health

Sample Full Share

Want farm fresh fruit at an affordable price? Here’s your chance to stock up your fridge AND support a local farm! Red Jacket Orchards is offering a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) to locals. Become a member and pay a farm upfront for a share of produce that you can pick up at a nearby distribution spot once a week. Not only do you get high quality fruit at a cheaper price, but a CSA also guarantees revenue for the farm. From August through November, members are provided with the best produce the farm has to offer, like peaches, plums, pears, apples, grapes, and even jams and juices.

Unlike most markets,  CSA allows the consumer to learn about the farm heir food comes from, as well as the people who produce it. While most vegetable CSAs are sold out in the city, this fruit CSA is completely new and accepting new members!

Interested? Half shares are $13 and full shares are $22. The Brooklyn pickup center is at Brooklyn Pharmacy and Soda Fountain at 513 Henry Street in Carroll Gardens on Tuesdays from August 10th through November 9th 4-6:45pm. To see a sample share list and more information on membership visit http://redjacketorchardscsa.wordpress.com/ or email redjacketorchards@gmail.com.
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More Bastille Day Bedlam

By on July 19, 2010 in Carroll Gardens, Events

Smith Street overflowed with sand, sangria, and Francophiles yesterday at the 2010 Bastille Day celebration. Although temperatures reached 95 degrees, hundreds of party-ers participated, and (luckily) had plenty to drink to keep cool. I managed to snap a few pictures before the sweltering heat forced me to take run for AC and a couch.

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Investigation Continues at 270 Court Street

By on July 7, 2010 in Bars, Food, Real Estate

Brownstoner told us about the about the still-papered up space at 270 Court Street, with the passing of the scheduled opening of a new restaurant from the owners of Bocca Lupo.  What’s up with 270 Court Street? We hit the streets, pulled out our magnifying glasses, and got the scoop. The buzz at surrounding businesses was that the inside was rumored to be finished, but with no sign of opening. An employee from Brownstone Realty noted that he heard the restaurant was still waiting on approvals from the city.

Owner of the property Abelardo Argibay said he did not know when the restaurant will open, but said it will likely be “soon.” The delay remains a mystery, but stay tuned for more updates!

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