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... »
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... »
