The employees at Union Smith Cafe are a creative bunch. The chef, Moussa Thaim (pictured with Ana Castellanos, who runs the front of the hosue) went to the New School in Manhattan for a film
degree, and the bookkeeper, Sandra Conti, used to
paint and take photographs, but now she does
silversmithing. Conti takes lessons and crafts silver
belt buckles and has made some {read more...}
“Sherwood forest” at Robin des Bois. The French words, “Robin des Bois,” mean “Robin Hood” in English.
Owner Bernard Decanali opened the restaurant in 2000… as an antique shop. A year later he changed it to a
restaurant, but kept the antiques as the décor. All the pieces are collectible {read more...}
Spicy Pickle on Montague St. offers a selection of sandwiches and salads, and is open until 10 p.m. Owners Robert Sheahan and John Young recently launched the restaurant’s catering and delivery services. They also have free wi-fi and offer student discounts.
Sheahan and Young weren’t always in the food industry. When they met in 1999 they were
working at Merryl Lynch in Manhattan. They decided to
Visit the newly opened Moxie Spot with your family for food and fun. The menu and staff were put together with the help of recently-acclaimed Chef Josh Eden of Shorty’s .32 in SoHo. The team is made up of several of Josh’s close colleagues from his days at Jean George’s 66, with current menu development headed by Chris McGee, most recently of VYNL.
The fun at the Moxie Spot is a combination of self-administered art projects and games, along with group activities led by restaurant staff. The activities are designed and organized by the Creative Director of The Moxie Spot, Emily Terte, a former elementary school teacher. The activities aim to be age-appropriate and exciting for children: From music and yoga
Metal and Thread has opened in Red Hook! Denise Carbonell and Derek Dominy are multi-media artists who like to put their heart and soul into every medium they work with. They collaborate on pieces in metals, textiles, plastics and wood.
In their store, you will find unique items ranging from home interior items to personal wearable pieces and outdoor garden objects d’art. Their goal is to first find and use recycled material whenever possible and that every material has an intrinsic beauty that can be turned into something useful and unusual.
Shop hours are 12 to 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Appointments at other times are available.
(718) 414-9651.
Sugar Lounge, located at 147A Columbia St., (718) 643-2880, is a sleek late-night lounge on the Columbia Waterfront. Sugar lounge offers a wide range of drink choices and a luxurious setting to enjoy them in. With a menu for the late-night munchies and a spacious garden that reminds one of the Mediterranean, Sugar Lounge is pure smooth fun. Let go of worries and relax into the eclectic sounds of the latest DJ spinning. Thursday night is movie night starting at {read more...}
Creative Arts Studio, located at 119 Union St. (718) 243-0658, is dedicated to the process of learning and the benefits of creative arts for your children. Director Sherri Hellman is passionate, eager, and dedicated to culling the arts from inside any child. She believes in an individualistic approach that is meant to fortify the weaknesses, buttress the strength of, and give the power of expression to each child. With a full load of classes during the school year, and summer {read more...}
Fish Tales, located at 191A Court St., (718) 246-1346. For the hard-working Fish Tales Team there are a few certainties: Every day providing the freshest fish chosen from the markets that morning, and providing their customers with excellent service. So when folks started asking for more prepared foods, because of less time on their hands, the response is now available — and WOW! Every day they are making new batches of the following for you to enjoy at home (and welcome to pass off as your own to friends): Cajun Shrimp (BAM!); Shrimp Coquettes; Oven-baked Shrimp; Shrimp Stir-Fry; Louisiana Shrimp Creole; Tex-Mex Panini (Cilantro, sun dried tomato, jack cheese and Shrimp); Caprese Panini (tomato, mozzarella, {read more...}
Otis B. Jones & Friends
(We Want to Know! Got news, views or openings please send to streetbeat@brooklyneagle.net)
This week, we were lucky enough to get a sneak-peek at the major renovation going on behind the doors at the Busy Chef’s new location at 111 Court St., across from the U/A Movie Theater. Having been inside a few years back when it was a café for a short time, we were totally blown away by the extent of the work the Busy Chef folks have done.
And the overhaul isn’t just on the parlor floor, which will have a tiled floor,
Otis B. Jones & Friends
(We Want to Know! Got news, views or openings please send to streetbeat@brooklyneagle.net)
Although it hasn’t quite gained the fame of Dixville Notch as a harbinger of political outcomes, a Tuesday walkabout on Smith Street from 2nd Place to Atlantic Avenue, days before New Yorkers vote in the primary, found strong retail signage support for Senator Obama. (And come to think of it, for one party this year, the winner of the Dixville Notch vote didn’t win New Hampshire’s total vote.)
(A brief summary of what a few of your Brownstone Brooklyn neighbors in business are up to this week. Originally published in the Brooklyn Eagle’s complimentary edition of In Brooklyn. Please send all tips, updates, openings, complaints, product launches etc., to streetbeat@brooklyneagle.net)
Atlantic Avenue
Kelly and Lori from Betty Bakery welcome you to stop by to sample and/or feast on any of the creations coming out of this specialty (and quite delightful) bakery that is very much a welcome addition to Boerum Hill and Atlantic Ave. Evolving from an
D’Andrea Craig Realty, located at 385 Smith St. (718-855-5800), offers real estate services to all of brownstone Brooklyn. Real Estate Broker Antoinette M. D’Andrea and her agents provide the utmost attention to your real estate needs. Check out their Web {read more...}
Robin des Bois, located in Boerum Hill at 195 Smith St. (718-596-1609), offers rustic French food. The best thing about Robin des Bois is its ability to change with the seasons, says manager Sylvie Bertrand. In the summertime, they {read more...}
Tazza Bakery Enoteca, located at 311 Henry St., near Atlantic Avenue, (718-243-0487), offers sandwiches, salads, baked goods, coffee and wine. Tazza is “the sweetest spot this side of the Atlantic.” Their casual and laid back restaurant offers an all-day menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Locals love the spot because it’s welcoming for people to come alone or come with friends. It is most tranquil in the evening for diners to come and unwind after work. Most popular items: paninis, {read more...}
