Last week’s episode of Bored to Death featured “faux” Jonathan, played by Jason Schwartzman, spinning on a wheel while having knives thrown at him during a book signing at (where else?) Book Court. Here’s a video of the REAL Ames doing a similar stunt last year.
So, how you likin’ this season so far?
Our pals at Bocoaland checked out Moo Burger [240 Court Street], the new venture from Chef Marc Anthony Bynum of Food Network’s Chopped, and they are kvelling over it:
Bococaland: I admit, when I first saw the signage for the now open Mooburger (240 Court St.) back in January, I was skeptical. Organic burgers, snacks, drinks and more is what it was touting. I figured we’d get a small space with plastic tables selling outrageously over-priced burgers to families and the after-school crowd. But when I stopped in Friday night, I was fairly overwhelmed. The restaurant was packed, and the draw of seasonal wine and beers made clear it was open to everyone. The decor was wood and steel, the lighting low and the menu impressive for a burger joint.
Have you checked it out yet?
The Kin
The Brooklyn Bugle rounds up bands featured in its performance series who are playing shows this week at the annual CMJ Music Marathon.
Check out performances by The Kin, MyNameisJohnMichael and more here.
Also playing CMJ is We Are Augustines. See their Brooklyn Bugle Sessions performance after the jump. Continue Reading →
Last week the NY Times profiled a Boerum Hill resident with a thing for taxidermy. We thought that, if you missed it, you should know all about this. Like right now: Continue Reading →
The Lower East Side’s legendary opticians Sol Moscot will be opening a branch in Cobble Hill. Sorta ironic – it’ll be next door to Book Court in the old Floral Photo space at 159 Court Street. So after all that reading in the dark or on the bus ruins your eyes you’ll be able to get a stylish pair of specs just steps away.
This just in from the Cobble Hill Association:
Join us for a discussion with Francis Morrone about how to research the history of a house or other building in Brooklyn. Morrone will discuss some of the nuts and bolts of basic building research, as well as the myriad avenues opened up in recent years by the internet. The web has changed the whole game. For the serious researcher it has not replaced the necessity of consulting physical archives, but it has made stay-at-home research rewarding as never before.
Learn the secrets of the trade from a professional historian.
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Date: Monday, October 17, 2011
Place: Long Island College Hospital, Conference Room A
Enter at main entrance 339 Hicks (at Atlantic)All members of the public are invited. No admission charge.
The Brooklyn Bugle reports on the latest exhibition at the Urban Folk Art Gallery [99 Smith Street]: Continue Reading →
HBO’s Bored to Death Season 3 premieres tonight at 9pm. Series creator Jonathan Ames and John Hodgman will be at Book Court [163 Court Street] tonight to mingle with fans and watch the show.
Watching? At Book Court? Comment away! Continue Reading →
Hyperlocal sites like ours, South Brooklyn Post, Bococaland and Pardon Me for Asking run on passion of its editors and advertising from local businesses. AOL’s Patch has attempted to tap into this market with mixed results at best. Now word comes that site editors have reportedly had their budgets for freelance writers – the lifesblood of a true hyperlocal effort – cut drastically.
Today, respected techblog Gigaom asks – How long can AOL stay committed to Patch? Continue Reading →
CHB tipster Teddy Boy Eddie sends us this photo of what appears to be a New York State tax seizure of Bino at 276 Smith Street.
Everything seemed just dandy for the eatery at 11:45am yesterday according to their Facebook page where this was posted:
Come join us for a bite this evening and watch them film a scene for the new PanAm show on Smith Street. The streets are pretty clear — they didn’t block off all the side streets like they usually do when they film.
Hope to see you later–Jonathan/Sarah
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