New Store in PLG Attracts Families From All Over
by Karen on 2/02/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Parents in Prospect Lefferts Gardens have been thrilled with the addition of newcomer Play Kids to their area. Since it opened, it’s not only locals that come: parents from Ditmas Park, Prospect Heights, Park Slope and even as far away as Carroll Gardens are making the trip. What’s the draw? Their stellar lineup of unique [...]
Voila! New Foreign Language Bookstore to Open Next Week
by Karen on 1/30/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Though we only hear about the death of independent bookstores in the rest of the U.S., it seems like here in Brooklyn, small bookstores not only survive, but thrive. Why else would a seasoned Manhattan bookstore open a location in Cobble Hill? Idlewild Books will open this Monday, February 1st, though passers-by will note that [...]
Top of the Shop: Hanky Blanky
by Karen on 12/09/11 | 1 Comment(s)
This is the tenth installment of our feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly (well, sometimes!) look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten [...]
Top of the Shop: Bump Celebrates Mother’s Day
by Karen on 5/06/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This is the ninth installment of our feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. Amazing [...]
Top of the Shop: Papel in Cobble Hill
by Tuey on 12/21/10 | 1 Comment(s)
This is the eighth installment of our feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. Amazing [...]
Top of the Shop: The Green Onion in Cobble Hill
by Tuey on 12/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is the seventh installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Top of the Shop: Mini Max Toys and Cuts
by Tuey on 10/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is the sixth installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Top of the Shop: Lily in Cobble Hill
by Karen on 9/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is the fourth installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Top of the Shop: Madison Rose Maternity
by Karen on 8/09/10 | 6 Comment(s)
This is the fourth installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a weekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Park Deli: fresh flowers, vintage toys and yes, skateboarding lessons
by Paula on 5/14/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Valentine Leung and Michael Sclafani are the co-owners of Brooklyn’s super cool and fantastically multi-purpose Park Delicatessen where in addition to selling skateboards and lovely flower arrangements in hand painted cans, you can also pick up a patchwork baby quilt ($275) with a matching pillow ($46) as well as bibs ($18) and baby clothing. Valentine, [...]
Top of the Shop: Refinery in Carroll Gardens
by Karen on 4/27/10 | 3 Comment(s)
This is the third installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a weekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then my favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Earth Day Events today!
by Karen on 4/22/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Happy Earth Day! I feel like I celebrated Earth Day yesterday as I had zippo access to internet (thanks Time Warner!) and spent most of the day raking leaves and composting with my kids. But, heck, I’m always in for a trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens to celebrate the real Earth Day! Here are [...]
Top of the Shop: Green in Bklyn
by Karen on 4/21/10 | 2 Comment(s)
This is the second installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a weekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then my favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Top of the Shop: Brooklyn Junior
by Karen on 3/30/10 | 3 Comment(s)
I am starting a new feature – called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a weekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then my favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. Let me [...]
