Our beloved hardware store at 1114 Bedford Avenue in Bed Stuy closed a few months ago and we were bummed. It was the cheapest around and always had salt in the coldest of winter storms. Still, I was eager to see what would happen with that space. Well, to my excitement, I found out recently […]
We saw this flyer posted at Valentino Pier the other day and wanted to spread the word. Tuesday, August 16th from 5pm-7pm volunteers are needed to clean-up the pier and park. For anyone who is free that night and would like to help out their community mark your calendars and RSVP here. Clean up supplies […]
The spot on Columbia, which formerly housed the restaurant Orchard, now has signage! Above the door painted on the top of the metal gate it says “Handsome Drakes”. We previously reported that this place may be called DeKalb Duck bc that was the LLC name but we’re confirming otherwise. We also found out some more […]
Why has August arrived so soon? I haven’t checked off half of my Brooklyn In July Oh Yeah list and here is August in full swing. Summer goes by so quickly. I haven’t dined al fresco enough or been to as many outdoor films and concerts as I would have liked. Ok, August, I’m going to try […]
A new(ish) ice cream spot has opened on Court Street in the old Blue Marble space. It’s called Blossom and it’s not only delicious but also very unique. If you notice in the pic above the ice cream is rolled up like little wraps. What happens is you pick your flavor (key lime pie for […]
We were very sad to see Orchard close at 257 Columbia Street. The food was good, the atmosphere was tranquil, and the staff was friendly. Many who worked out of our Columbia Street office would go there for lunch often, especially Mary who’d get coffee and food there daily. We noticed walking by the vacant […]
This is Jamilla Schuster. She is the newest addition to the Realty Collective family and we would like to welcome her aboard. In her own words, here is a quick introduction. Hey Everyone!! My name’s Jamílla! I’m new to the Realty Collective team, and will be acquiring the role of the super organized, super […]
The Webb Team, RC’s Chris and Ronica Webb, will be holding an open house this weekend for three huge 3.5 bedroom apartments in the heart of Crown Heights. These are truly beautiful spaces and there are plenty more pictures to see as well as more info about the open house on Streeteasy. Ronica and Chris […]
Cantine hit it out of the park for Columbia Waterfront! Branching out from their catering company, owner Alexandra Sagol and chef Eric Zawacki have opened this cafe and it’s thriving at 126 Union. Alexandra and Eric are constantly changing the menu to keep customers coming back! The options are similar to their catering menu that […]
We saw this great write up in Huffington Post on the BWAC Art Show and thought we’d share it. Delicious and acclaimed restaurants, great shopping, visual art shows and performing arts productions. All of thes things make Red Hook a lovely destination for a day trip (and a great place to live and work!). This article focuses not only on the […]
