The NY Times declared this morning that the coming of Barneys Co-op to Atlantic Avenue is likely the first of high-end retailers establishing themselves in the nabe.
Because of its strong demographics and heavy foot traffic, the Cobble Hill area is the most likely target for upscale retailers. “The economics of Cobble Hill are as good [...]
Cobble Hill: The New Luxury Shopping Mecca?
by Jonah on 19. May, 2010 in Arts and Entertainment, Blog Posts, Shopping
Business of the Week: Mongo
by Jonah on 04. May, 2010 in Blog Posts, Featured, Shopping
CHB’S newest feature is a weekly focus on local businesses. Up this week, the boutique Mongo, located at 246 Smith Street.
Since opening their doors three years ago, Mongo has sold a wide range of vintage housewares and handcrafted accessories. Cobble Hill resident and co-proprietor Tom Diller, who works hand in hand with his wife Julie, [...]
Coming to Cobble Hill: Barneys Co-op!
by Jonah on 30. Mar, 2010 in Blog Posts, Fashion, Food, Shopping
Racked NY reports today that Barneys Co-op will open this fall on Atlantic Avenue.
The block of Atlantic Avenue between Court and Clinton is quickly becoming the go-to spot in the nabe for food and fashion – with Trader Joe’s and Urban Outfitters complementing longtime faves Damascus Bakery and Sahadi’s, it’s one-stop shopping for everyone!
And soon, the western end of Atlantic [...]
Manhattan Milk delivered to Brooklyn this weekend
by Diana Rosenthal on 04. Mar, 2010 in Blog Posts, DUMBO, Food, Shopping
This weekend, Manhattan Milk expands their delivery area to include certain parts of Brooklyn - DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, and Cobble Hill. You can order the glass-bottled, organic milk, along with yogurt, butter, cheese, and other milk products at 917-388-2713 or online at manhattanmilk.com.
Whole Foods starts Gowanus cleanup
by Diana Rosenthal on 23. Feb, 2010 in Blog Posts, Food, Shopping
At last night’s environmental committee of Community Board 6 meeting, John Bogdaski, an environmental consultant for Whole Foods, reported that site preparation work for cleanup of the proposed two-acre Whole Foods site at Third Avenue and Third Street began earlier this month. The site should be decontaminated and ready for future development by the end of [...]
Gowanus Whole Foods discussion at CB6 meeting
by Diana Rosenthal on 18. Feb, 2010 in Blog Posts, Food, Shopping
If you’re interested in finding out what is – or isn’t – going on with the proposed Whole Foods near the Gowanus Canal, then go to the Community Board 6 meeting on Monday, February 22, where there will be a discussion with representatives for Whole Foods on the resumption of environmental remediation activities at the site. [...]
Omala yoga shop shutting down
by Diana Rosenthal on 20. Jan, 2010 in Blog Posts, Downtown Brooklyn, Shopping
Omala, the yoga shop on Atlantic Avenue, is closing its doors for good after being open for two and a half years. According to Brownstoner, Omala’s owner says she is closing the store because it didn’t get enough foot traffic. The store’s inventory will be on sale until it closes in late February, but will [...]
Check out the Brooklyn Flea this weekend
by Diana Rosenthal on 15. Jan, 2010 in Blog Posts, Events, Food, Shopping
Hop on the G to Fulton and browse the offerings at the new winter home to the Brooklyn Flea, the clocktower building at 1 Hanson Place. This will be the only location of the Brooklyn Flea through March, and it’s definitely worth a visit. I stopped by last weekend (its first in the new locale), [...]
Union Market opening delayed until tomorrow
by Diana Rosenthal on 21. Dec, 2009 in Blog Posts, Food, Shopping
Due to the snowstorm, Union Market’s opening has been pushed back until tomorrow, Tuesday, December 22.
Union Market opening on Monday
by Diana Rosenthal on 17. Dec, 2009 in Food, Park Slope, Shopping
It’s official: Union Market’s third location at 288 Court Street will open its doors at 10am on Monday, December 21st. The 4,000 sq. ft. store – designed and constructed using green building practices – is significantly larger than the two Park Slope locations (woohoo! We have Trader Joe’s and a huge Union Market… I guess [...]
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