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Helping Neighbors – Jeep Guy

by EJ on 18. Jun, 2010 in Blog Posts, Featured

Dear Jeep Guy –
This photo was taken two weeks ago, and posted in a discussion about Barneys. This morning I noticed that your car is still parked in the same spot, but now covered in Sanitation Dept stickers and scribbles about NYPD Towing.
You might want to move it ASAP.
Sincerely,
CHB

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Open Thread: What Are We Missing?

by EJ on 10. Jun, 2010 in Blog Posts, Featured

While we try to be everywhere and cover everything, the sad truth is that it ain’t possible (especially while working in Manhattan).
What do you want to know more about? What are we lacking? What are you doing this weekend?

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Papered Up: Barneys

by EJ on 04. Jun, 2010 in Blog Posts, Featured, Real Estate

Photo by EJ Cory
It appears that construction on our local Barneys is underway. Earlier estimates have the store opening this Fall.

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WTF @ Atlantic Key Foods, Part 2

by EJ on 04. Jun, 2010 in Blog Posts, Featured, Food

Our neighborhood Key Food has recently become an internet sensation, with their green meat and odd seafood.
I decided to give them another visit, and the “seafood section” provided yet another gem, “Boneless —-”. They don’t have to worry changing this expiration date as I have no doubt that this will fly off the shelf [...]

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Helping Neighbors – Mitchell B

by EJ on 01. Jun, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Blog Posts, Featured

Local hero, Mitchell Bisschop, is probably best known as the incredibly friendly bartender slinging drinks at neighborhood bars Last Exit and the Bell House. What you may not be familiar with however are his film-making talents. Mitch’s most recent work at Wondershot has garnered nationwide critical acclaim for their humorous sports shorts.
The [...]

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WTF @ Atlantic Ave Key Food?

by EJ on 31. May, 2010 in Blog Posts, Featured, Food

When they’re not changing dates on spoiled meat, our local supermarket has decided to have fun with their label maker. Presenting “octopus” – or imitation crab, squid, shrimp, mussels, etc. Barf.

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Sidewalk Corn Rising at Smith and Bergen!

by EJ on 26. May, 2010 in Blog Posts, Boerum Hill, Featured

In this photo from Twitter user FitBeth, it appears that planters for the Smith St Sidewalk Corn project are in place, awaiting their maize.
Edible food on our sidewalks – should we be more concerned about bugs and rodents, or those damn freegan hippies that hangout outside Trader Joes?

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Sneak Peek at $27 BK Bridge Tattoos

by EJ on 22. May, 2010 in Blog Posts, Events

Image courtesy of Adam Suerte’s facebook page…
Planning to visit Brooklyn Tattoo tomorrow for their Bridge Anniversary Special? Well, you’re in luck as Adam has posted the flash of available designs that are part of the $27 deal – all done in his famous style.
Which one’s calling your name?

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What Happened to Stan’s? (and another new Resto on Atlantic)

by EJ on 07. May, 2010 in Blog Posts, Boerum Hill, Featured, Food

On her way back from Captain Quinn’s Boot Camp this morning, my wife Beth noticed a few new places popping up on Atlantic Ave and hit the pavement to explore. Starting with the most shocking, Stan’s Place, the 5 year staple at Atlantic and Bond, has been transformed into Rothschild’s – a black-painted mystery. [...]

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Sidewalk Corn, Actually Happening?!

by EJ on 05. May, 2010 in Blog Posts, Boerum Hill

A few days ago, I jokingly referenced a proposal to plant corn in one of our lovely new sidewalk “neckdowns” – those large new patches of pedestrian concrete. But while I may have viewed it as humorous, the DOT did not. According to the Brooklyn Paper, local resident Christina Kelly has been given [...]

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