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Power to the People
Man-o-Manischewitz, it is truly a beautiful thing to watch so many concerned neighbors snap into action over the "refugee crisis" at 60 Clarkson Ave. Over a holiday weekend, the Q's inbox was filled...
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And Speaking of Comedy...
The Q's loving the awkward copy on the below sign heralding a comedy night at Bluebird's stellar cellar space. "Where Every Star's Ever Been Discovered." Y'all trying to trick us with that extra...
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American Taco
Thx to Seth Kaplan over at the PLG Facebook page we have confirmation that Burger Mexicano won't be another Cafe Pomidor (and if you get that reference you are a certified middle-timer). Extra points...
View ArticleLegal Beagles Sniff Scumbag Scent
Scene: Legal Aid Society, Downtown Brooklyn.Cast of Characters: Six poorly paid lawyers, four brave women whose families are in the Homeless Shelter System; a leader each from PLGNA, Tenants &...
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New Adopt-a-Vegetable Program Opens Today at Kings County Hospital
Some may call them Farmer Markets. Some may call them Farmer's Markets. Some call them Farmers Markets. When many farmers are involved, they could be called Farmers' Markets. The key elements seem to...
View ArticleThe Flabenue Needs You! Take the Survey...
If you haven't already, please take a few moments to fill out the handy-dandy online survey from the newly-replaced-the-deceased-CEO Survey Monkey. We have an honest to goodness merchants' association...
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Mark Your Calendars! Move Your Cars!
Nothing warms the Q's heart than the heady optimism of a phrase like "1st Annual."For the 2nd Annual, I think an update to the trees is in order!
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DNA - Not Just For Fingering Perps
The ever-remarkable DNAInfo provides a detailed police blotter, and boy howdy does this one start with a barn burner. In a scene reminiscent of the cult film Reefer Madness, "crack" journalist Rachel...
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Harper Lee: Punk Rocker
GOTCHA!No I haven't read it yet. But I'm having a ball imagining my (and perhaps YOUR) hero Atticus Finch rolling in his fictional grave right now. I was at my beloved Park Slope Food Coop the other...
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Lawyers Are Good At Writing Letters
Say what you will about lawyers. They can write letters! Clear, concise letters, with a bit of bold in the right places. They are saying "leave the folks alone til they get due process," though in...
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The Heat and Hot Dogs
Always sad to miss this one. (Early August I'm in Vermont, though don't get any ideas. My subletters are 8' tall and black belts in Karate. Not to mention those starving German Shepherds.) For some...
View ArticleDollar Danger
The Q takes Dollar Vans all the time. Cheaper and more fun than buses, I'm generally happy to pass along my transportation dollars directly to a hard-working commuter van driver and company. Plus,...
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The Q at Parkside Goes Greenmarket - SUNDAYS!!!
Fantastic news, y'all. A year after a failed attempt to bring a Farmer('s') Market to the Parkside Plaza, GrowNYC has announced this weekend will mark the beginning of the real deal. News, and flyer,...
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Sweet Sneaks
You know how the cobbler works. Bring in your old dress shoes, get 'em back on their feet. But what if loafers and heels aren't your thing, but instead you're a Converse Connoisseur? What a great...
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Russell's Show
Remember that whole todo about Russell Murphy and his graffiti art on the Sneaker Store? Well...come see his oeuvre at the Tugboat, yo.
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Calling All Everyone: Please Come Tomorrow July 15 To Show Support
Gothamist's Nathan Tempey just published a piece on 60 Clarkson that gets the story right. At least, the story thus far. This quote from our pal Merlinda gets it about right:"[Residents] participate in...
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Hold 'Em To It!
Great to see Diana out there rubbing elbows with Jesse and Eric. Election behind, moving forward....The Q was heartened a full house of elected officials in front of 60 Clarkson yesterday. BP Eric...
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Pinchin' Myself 6 Ways To Sunday
Is it all just a dream? Are fresh country vittles really coming to the Q at Parkside plaza? According to this very official looking fancy-schmancy document, I'd say we're in business. This weekend!
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