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CHA fall general meeting, Nov 13

By on October 28, 2008 in Events, News

For those of you not on the CHA mailing list…

CHA fall general meeting

The Cobble Hill Association invites the entire community to our annual fall general meeting. We will provide updates on all our various projects and neighbourhood concerns, including Brooklyn Bridge Park, 182-194 Atlantic Avenue, and our upcoming fifttieth-anniversary dinner. The main theme of the meeting will be ‘LICH: Hospital in Crisis’. Our featured guests will be soon-to-be State Senator-Elect Daniel Squadron, Arnold Licht and Toomas Sorra of the LICH doctors’ group, and Dominick Stanzione, the interim CEO of LICH.

What: CHA fall general meeting.
When: Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7.30 p.m.
Where: LICH conference rooms A and B.

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Cobble Hill Pizza

By on October 28, 2008 in Carroll Gardens, Food

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As you may have heard, Lucali’s was recently named the BEST pizza in New York by Zagat’s. While congratulations are in order for this achievement, their lines are now bordering on outrageous and it’s time to consider the other area options…

Eat In Pizza
I’m a huge fan of the pizza at Sam’s on Court Street. They don’t deliver, so if you’re not inclined to deal with the owner Louie, Cobble Hill Park is nearby to down the pie with a nalgene of wine.

Has anyone tried La Pizzetta on Atlantic Ave yet?

Delivery Pizza
Our go-to delivery pie comes from My Little Pizzeria, with the occasional change of pace at Layla Jones.

Of course, if you’re near the F Train, a trip down to Totonno’s in Coney Island ain’t a bad idea either. (photo from Sunday above)

Where are you guys eating pizza these days?

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“Floating Brothel” Lands at Galapagos

By on October 24, 2008 in Arts and Entertainment, DUMBO

Cobble Hill’s a bit “edgier” than Brooklyn Heights these days (Smith Street even had it’s own burlesque bar), so while this landed in the BHB inbox, we’ve decided to post it here.
From the inbox, an invitation from Galapagos that speaks for itself:

Join Galapagos Art Space in welcoming The Floating Brothel to our 1600 square foot indoor lake. Imagine five actors on a 3′x6′ platform, utilizing only movement and a few objects to create varying settings of a 1789 brothel from London’s underbelly. This method is based on Le Coq- a striking school of theatre, which we enthusiastically welcome to our programming.

Monday October 27th, 8pm $5

In this production, five actors tell the story of a ship full of convict women pulled out of their world in the underbelly of London and thrust into the helm of a ship sailing to a unknown continent where they will begin their lives anew.

This epic journey is performed entirely within the confines of a 3′x6′ platform that the actors never step off of. With the help of a few everyday objects, they transform the playing space from the bustle and noise of London, to the dank bilge of a ship and the harrowing voyage across the sea to a new world.

At a time when the public can step into a movie theater and be amazed by the results of big budgets and special effects, audiences are reminded why theater is exceptional and extraordinary: the actors amaze the audience by telling an epic story from a small wooden platform.

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Nabe Newbie, Calexico, Wins Vendy Cup

By on October 20, 2008 in Carroll Gardens, Food, Uncategorized

Saturday afternoon 5 meat carts and 4 dessert carts competed for street meat excellence at the Vendy Awards hosted by the Urban Justice Center at Dumbo’s Tobacco Factory. The local area had several connections – the winner, Soho-based Calexico Tex-Mex is opening a restaurant in the old Schnack location on Union St; the dessert truck winner, The Treats Truck has their bakery on Columbia Street; and a finalist, Soler Dominican, is a regular at the Red Hook Ballfields on weekends.
A couple more photos below: Continue Reading →

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LICH ER Vending Machine Options

By on October 17, 2008 in Food

With all of the controversy surrounding LICH these days, it’s a shame that some of their positives are being ignored. Like their ability to stock a pretty impressive ER vending machine. The registration desk doesn’t make change though, so be sure to pack plenty of singles.

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Raccoons in Cobble Hill?

By on October 15, 2008 in Uncategorized


Walking home Saturday night, I witnessed a massive raccoon walking along Pacific Street and cross Clinton. Are they pretty common in the area?

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Two neighborhood faves to add bars

By on October 14, 2008 in Food

Eater has word of a new bar from the owners of Chestnut, Chestnut Bar, opening at 271 Smith St. next door to the original. Regarding the new bar, “the space features a “U-shaped bar, library ladder, reclaimed beveled glass church door, and tall snack tables made of Chestnut wood recycled from the former bar in the neighboring restaurant space.” If their mixologists are as talented as the chefs next door, this should be worth checking out.

Also, Brownstoner has pictures of the newly expanded Book Court book store on Court Street. Their website has details and more photos of the expansion. While we here at CHB look forward to the “dedicated events space for readings & performances,” and “triple the amount of children’s books,” I’m most interested in the “small cafe & bar with an accompanying outdoor garden.”

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New restaurant coming to Henry Street?

By on October 10, 2008 in Food

Henry Street is becoming quite a restaurant row these days, and it looks like something new might be joining Hibino on the block between Atlantic and Pacific. As I mentioned earlier this week on Chowhound, the old television repair shop seems slated to become a bar and restaurant. A liquor license is pending for “Henro Jones LLC” at 329 Henry St.

Hopefully they keep the old school sign, and bring delicious food and drink to the neighborhood!

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More Ted & Honey Details (Red Deli)

By on June 10, 2008 in Food

Per a posting on Craigslist, we get an idea of what’s in store at the new Red Deli. We here at CHB are a bit optimistic! Also, if you’re looking for a job, they’re conducting interviews tomorrow.

New seasonal, organic cafe and gourmet market opening in the heart of cobble hill brooklyn is seeking prep cooks, barista’s, counter help and dishwashers. Ted & Honey will be opening on June 13th and will be run by a seasoned and award winning chef. Excellent and fun environment.

Previously: Signs of Life at the Red Deli

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Signs of Life at the Red Deli

By on May 27, 2008 in Food

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After quite a bit of speculation, we now know the identity of the business moving into the former Verandah Delicatessen. Fingers crossed that it doesn’t suck.
Via BK11201

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