So generally, our motto over here at NP is celebrate the positive … but sometimes … sometimes you gotta point out the bad apples, and hope they will try to change. So we received an email from a tipster about Chris’ Restaurant, which has recently opened in a new location on the corner...

Walk into a few shops around town and you might think you’ve stepped into a war zone – plexiglass, dirty floors, and clutter (a few local variety stores come to mind). But amongst those more chaotic establishments, there are some real gems – striking storefronts, pleasant awnings,...

Lot’s of new dining/restaurant activity going on around Crown Heights.  We recently reported about the new steakhouse, coffee shop, and sandwich shop going up on Nostrand.  Even Super Wings and Joey’s have expanded their menu options.  Not to mention that the Franklin Avenue area will...

Yes folks … the news just keeps on coming.  Just found out that a new sandwich shop will be opening on Nostrand soon.  Syd’s Serious Sandwich Shop. We met the dynamic owner, Sydney, and he is truly serious about his sandwiches.  As the 2005 champion of the Brooklyn Public Library’s...

Kids and families rejoice, because all the fun that was had during Kid’s Day shall continue!! That’s right – some of your favorite local businesses – Super Wings, Knaps, Red Wagon, Tony’s Pizza (to name a few) have banded together with Assemblyman Karim Camara to launch...

The tipster mills is buzzing off the hook these days. We recently received a tip from a tipster that there is some activity going on at 1423 Bedford Avenue. Some may recall that this is the site of the former Brooklyn Beverage/Beer Barn. According to the tipster: “I was helping a friend scope...

Can one landlord transform a district?  Possibly.  We were recently introduced to a landlord, Frank, who owns properties on Nostrand Avenue between St. Marks and Bergen.  A Trinidadian native who has traveled the world and believes that Nostrand Avenue still has better to offer the world, Frank has...

Credit: Nostrandpark.com We’re so tickled by this news we couldn’t wait for our regular Monday, Wednesday, Friday blog cycle to discuss. Some may recall a previous post that we’ve done about the Pacific Street Cafe – a cafe project that was an extension of the Pacific Street...

Some may have noticed that Essentials Organic, which was a relatively new restaurant located on the corner of Sterling Place and Nostrand Avenue, has gone out of business.   They seemed to struggle with their menu, and unfortunately never seemed to have any products.  Well, a few weeks ago we noticed...

Update 8/20/10: Sadly, folks, we just received word that this event has been cancelled.  :-( Bodega – a very familiar concept to the average Brooklynite – you know, the tiny, 24-hour, indie-stores usually located on corners, stocked full of 50-cent bags of Doritos and vintage candy.  ...