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Youth Resource Guide, From Your Councilperson (to the North)
Go here for the full package.Our Councilperson, Mathieu Eugene of the 40th District, doesn't have a website, after seven years in office. (Here's what's been under construction for three years.) His...
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Gratefully, Gratitude Cafe Opens This Weekend
After many months of hard work, Rich and Annalisa are opening their homespun cafe on Rogers at Midwood.I took a peek in a couple days ago, and it's super sweet, with even a nice play area for the...
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Breaking News: Concrete Evidence
Here come the trucksAnd out come the handcuffs The big rigs were there, ready with tons of mixed concrete to pour into the foundation of 626 Flatbush, the 23-story monster tower going up overlooking...
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Coincidence?
Practically next door to 626 Flatbush lies 17 Chester Court, on the cute Tudor style cul-de-sac known as Chester Court. Less than a year ago, another of these houses went on sale for less than a...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Temporary Restraining Order Issued Against 626 Flatbush
Please note: the below should not be construed as conflating the protest with the judge's decision. The judge is looking at the merits of the suit, and while the protests are being watched closely by...
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New Food Column - Snobnobbin'
Frequent Q commenter The Snob has volunteered to share his culinary expertise in a column I'm calling Snobbnobbin', at least until I hear from the masked man himself that the name is simply too...
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Separating the Women From the Girls
If you've been sitting on the sidelines til now, but the whole darn thing has your Irish up for one reason or a-tuther, strap on your protest boots and head on down to City Hall this Friday the 6th at...
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Sallie Ann's - Pop-Up Restaurant to Kick Things Off
AnnSallieNice logo. Nice people. Great food. Local parents Doug Singleton and Shari Stadel have big plans for a bistro in the neighborhood. They'll be showing off their edible wares at a debut Pop-Up...
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Kiddie Science Cocktail Party at Lark - June 21
She's our very own Bill Nye the Science Guy, except her name is Carmen. And once again she's seeking your support as she builds up her non-profit Kiddie Science programs. June 21 at Lark Cafe, you can...
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Another Foodie Debut: The Prospect Lefferts Gourmand (PLG) on Gino's
First, the Snob goes Snobnobbin'at a local bakery/take-out place, now this! Debra Kirschner is a writer-filmmaker best known for her indie feature THE TOLLBOOTH and a local gourmand who wants to...
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R.I.P. Meytex Cafe
One of the borough's true Ghanian "Chop Shops" is no more.Seems like only yesterday that an SUV rammed into it's glass windows. But that was over a year ago now...
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More Awesome Action at D Avenue
They're back. The grooving DJ bash at D Avenue, with spinners Sammy Be, Rafie Mama and Uno Who Knows. Sunday night, 8pm - 1am. After a weekend of protesting and beach-going, you'll need a relaxed beer...
View ArticleMulch Madness - Plus Donuts!!
Want to know where the cool chicks and dapper daddies will be swinging at or around One O'Clock? Head to the Ocean, Ocean Avenue that is, for an event destined to make you feel prouder and happier...
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Frothy Protest At City Hall
It was a damn near perfect day yesterday, Friday June 6. At 1pm, a 100 or more of your neighbors set their lunchtime aside to protest overzealous development in Lefferts and demand contextual zoning....
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Caledonian Hospital Reopens For Paycheck Removal Surgery
Man-o-man-o-manischewitz. With 3,000 names on the waitlist to see it (mine included, as a gawker), the leasing has begun for 123 On the Park, known to those of us with long memories in Brooklyn as the...
View ArticleTwo Shot At Party
Early this morning around 5:30am, two men were shot at a party at 539 Rogers, between Rutland and Fenimore. It would appear the wounds were not lethal.Party. 5:30am. Dispute. Alcohol and/or drugs....
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Snobnobbin' With Mark S.
While his handle may be "The Snob," he's hardly a snob when it comes to what he dunks in his milk or coffee. I actually think the term "snob" might actually be an acronym for Smart Nice Ornery Boy....
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Upscale Pastry, Sammy, Grocery?
Hmm. Pilar Beauty Salon is about to get a huge makeover, to open in a month. or so. Don't remember Pilar? This should jog your memory...it closed only recently.A woman walking out of the place today...
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Geez...Can't a Developer Catch a Break?
Not in these heady times, apparently.Check out the leaflet being handed out at 626 Flatbush about Hudson and its contractor and subs...Along with the 23-story tower, we may soon be treated to a certain...
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Mango Seed From PLGourmand
How great is it that the Q currently has not one but TWO food reviewers? One male and one female to boot! Debra Kirschner clocks in with her second review, this time of local hotspot Mango Seed. Seems...
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