When Cyprus Avenue, the cozy Irish pub on the corner of Fifth and Bergen, closed "for renovations" several months ago, and certainly appeared as if it might never re-open, I was really disappointed. The Guinness and ambiance were good, yes, and the dol... »
It inspired plenty of strong feelings when news broke last month that Brooklyn Mercantile, the knitting suply and gift shop on Fifth Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets, was up for rent. Well now I can confirm that the store has indeed been rented ... »
Bklyn Larder, the gourmet food market on Flatbush between Sixth and Bergen that's equally well-known for its sandwiches and prepared foods, will be taking the next logical step and introducing an all-new breakfast menu starting tomorrow. The shop has b... »
When there's a major sporting event, Bark Hot Dogs, on Bergen near Flatubsh, has positioned itself as the place to be. And just like during the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl, there's currently a killer promotion to be found behind those golden doors. The... »
Cyprus Avenue, the cozy, straight-ahead Irish pub on the corner of Fifth and Bergen that closed for "minor renovations" back in January, re-opened last weekend. Thankfully, the renovations were indeed minor. A car crashed into the Bergen Street side of... »
Cyprus Avenue, the Irish pub on the corner of Fifth and Bergen, will be re-opening in time for the weekend. The bar, which closed for "minor renovations" a little over a month ago, took the paper down from the windows yesterday, revealing an interior t... »
When the new facade of 226 Flatbush Avenue, near Bergen Street, was revealed last month, many not only regretted the stripping of all the old building's ornament (or"uglification," as I call it), but the removal of the classic signage for Park Slope Op... »
The V Spot, the vegan restaurant on Fifth Avenue between Degraw and Douglass, has closed. A sign on the gate indicates that it's only for renovations, though, and it's confirmed by this message on their home page: "Sorry vegans, we will be closed until... »
The scaffolding came down earlier this week from 226 Flatbush Avenue, on the corner of Bergen Street, after shrouding the building for a couple months. All ornament has been removed from the facade, and it now closely matches its neighbor, which is hom... »
Cyprus Avenue, the cozy 2 1/2 year old Irish pub on the corner of Fifth and Bergen, closed on Wednesday for "minor renovations," and the infamous newspaper is covering the windows. As opposed to, say, 161 Wine Bar, I'm pretty confident that they'll be ... »
The first stage of neighborhood uber-landlord Michael Pintchik's revitalization of northern Flatbush Avenue is complete. As planned, a branch of Weight Watchers opened on the stretch of under-construction storefronts between Sterling Place and Eighth A... »
The venerable George's Barger Shop, a staple on 11th Street near Fifth Avenue for the last 48 years, has developed a fiercely loyal following over the decades. Now they've brought their brand of no-frills, inexpensive haircutting to the North Slope, op... »
Back in 1914, Flatbush Avenue was just as bustling as it is today. In this great photo taken that year, we get a clear view of all the businesses on the southern corner of Bergen and Flatbush. From left to right, we've got a travel agency (advertising ... »
Back in August, the landlord at 78 Fifth Avenue, between Bergen and St Marks, booted longtime tenant Gomez Hair Stylists. He posted an "Available for Lease" sign above their doorway while they were still open, and when I spoke with him he said that he ... »
El Viejo Yayo, the sprawling Latin restaurant on Fifth Avenue between Bergen and Dean, just got a little less viejo. Among the changes they've made within the past month is new exterior signage, complete with a new name. It hasn't been officially chang... »
