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Karen's Body Beautiful: Spa...ahhhh!

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:15:00 -0400

Friday is a perfect day for a spa opening (with thoughts focused towards the weekend and relaxation). And ANY day of the week is perfect for enjoying one. The spa at Karen's Body Beautiful opens tomorrow, Friday, July 16th. Stop in and pick up a menu of services or better yet, stop in and enjoy a service or two. KBB will offer a plethora of services, including pedicures, manicures, facial and wet room services (herbal wraps, body exfoliation, etc.). Free hand lotion with a manicure on opening day. The spa is actually a natural progression for the business. With the sleek look of the KBB store and the yummy-smelling and feeling natural hair, bath and body products made on premises (which of course are still available!), Karen and employees would very often get requests to see their menu of spa services. So, wait no further. Stop in and check out the newest spa on Myrtle Avenue. Karen is located at 436 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton and Waverly Avenues. Drop in or call 718.797.4808 for an appointment. *********************** On Sunday, July 18th, a 'Loving Your Hair w/Natural Care' workshop with celebrity stylist, Felicia Leatherwood. Leatherwood has worked with stars such as Jill Scott, Sanaa Latham and Will Smith and has appeared in People Magazine, Essence, and InStyle, as well as in film and television. Felicia is the ultimate natural hair guru. Felicia specializes in helping women transition hairstyles and grow healthier hair, happier hair! Admission for the 'Loving Your Hair w/Natural Care' workshop is $35. To RSVP call KBB at 718.797.4808.

Jive Turkey Re-opens between Emerson & Classon

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:46:00 -0400

Decked out w/ its signature bright blue awning and also at the ready with its famous turkey dishes (including the deep fried turkey!), sides, sauces, homemade drinks and delicious desserts: Jive Turkey is open for business. With more than 15 different flavors of whole turkeys and a daily menu of delicious sandwiches, salads and dishes, Jive Turkey has been featured on the Food Network show Unwrapped, Road Tasted with the Neely's and the Travel Channel's Food Paradise and in Gourmet Magazine. Eat in (front of store or garden) or take out. What are you waiting on? Stop in. Jive Turkey is located at 570 Myrtle Avenue between Emerson and Classon. Call 718.797.1688, option 2 with any questions.

Nikki's Beauty Supply Moves to 510A Myrtle

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:34:00 -0400

Nikki's Beauty Supply has moved from its old digs to the new at 510A Myrtle Avenue (between Ryerson and Grand). The new digs are larger, shinier and with the same wonderful, plethora of products. Rollers, bobby pins, hair colorings, blow dryers, tweezers, makeup brushes, shampoos, conditioners...Nexus, Clairol, Infusium and much, much more. What are you waiting for? Stop in. Nikki's Beauty Supply can be reached at: 718.789.6374

Yamashiro's brief hiatus, revamp planned: reopens July 13th.

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:32:00 -0400

The hard, ugly truth is...it's not going to be easy. Who can go for long without fresh, delicious sushi and other delish foods from Yamashiro? Renovations at Yamashiro begin tomorrow, July 2nd and the restaurant reopens on July 13th. Look for the new sushi bar, layout tweaks and other aesthetic changes in just a few days. We're on a count down, but hold tight neighbors! Yamashiro is located at 466 Myrtle Avenue, between Washington Avenue and Hall Street. They can be reached at 718.230.3313.

Brooklyn: for Juniors Too!

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:53:00 -0400

Myrtle, Park, Flushing...hey, whatever the "runway," stop into Brooklyn Junior to make sure your tyke is fashion forward. All of the colorful designs are created and sewn by biz owner, Nadia Georgiou. Also, toys and accessories are whimsical and oh so cute. Click here to see THE CUTEST onesies, dresses, tees and other clothing at Brooklyn Junior. Brooklyn Junior is located at 150 Clinton Avenue, just north of Myrtle--across from Connecticut Muffin. Stop in or order online! The store is closed on Mondays. Telephone: 347.742.2623 pic: business owner, Nadia Georgiou

Commercial Vacancy: 419 Myrtle

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:54:00 -0400

Tejada Grocery Store is indeed still on the Avenue, but it has moved 4 doors in to 411 Myrtle Avenue. Look for the brand new awning that will be up shortly. In the meantime its old digs at 419 Myrtle @ Vanderbilt is available. Situated right on the corner, it is ideal for a restaurant/cafe desiring sidewalk seating but would work well for other commercial activities as well. The space is 2000sf w/an 800sf basement. Call 718.857.1011 for additional information.

The Psychic Is In

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:38:00 -0400

Hanging out the proverbial shingle just over a month ago, new age psychic, Maria, is indeed open for business. If one free phone reading isn't enough to entice you-- know that she has travelled the world and "can help with many things, like uniting people with loved ones and all matters of love, life, jobs, career and healing." Readings by phone or in person, walk-in or appointment. All major credit cards accepted. Maria's New Age Psychic store is located at 497 Myrtle. she can be reached at 718.366.4532.

Art + Love of Community...Just Because

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:11:00 -0400

Childhood friends, Carol Thomas (Just Because Hair Therapy Salon owner) and artist, Richard Blackford share their creative expressions and love of community - in Jamaica (home) and Brooklyn (home away from home). When? SONYA art stroll weekend, May 15th and 16th. Just Because Hair Therapy Salon is located at 141 Carlton Avenue (corner of Myrtle). Call the salon at 718. 722.7810 for further detail.

The Anima Experience: The Brick Oven's Hot!

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:10:00 -0400

The office was abuzz for the whole week at the invitation. Our collective opinion: YUMMMM!!! Here's the MARP staff skinny: Blaise: The Ortolana Pizza "A perfect size pizza for one, covered in grilled vegetables and just the right amount of mozzarella. Fresh and delicious, with that great brick oven crust that is just a touch burnt on the edges". Meredith: Steak Foccacine "Tender and flavorful hangar steak with mushrooms, sautéed spinach and brick oven bread. Not only was it delicious, it was a generous portion, especially for lunch. I still ate it all." Sam: The Norma pizza "I thought it was great. Simple flavors that went really well together. All the ingredients tasted fresh and well made. Only thing I would change is to put a bit more basil on the pizza." Sarah: I had the Nizzarda Focaccine, which may be my new summer meal! Sicilian preserved tuna, anchovies, olives, string beans and red onion, all chilled and tossed in a basalmic vinaigrette and then served on a warm, crispy focaccine! I was surprised and pleased that it was 1. a cold sandwich 2. Such a generous portion. It made a great lunch and would also be perfect with a glass of white wine, on a hot summer afternoon or shared with a friend as an after work snack. Jennifer: I had the Toscana: the mozzarella, pulled chicken, onions, potato, rosemary, fontina. I especially liked the way the mozzarella, chicken and onions (onions are a fave) worked together to create this savory and filling meal. It was so generous I had to take the remainder to go. But lets just say my remaining slices didnt quite make it to the end of the day. Hey, try it for yourself. You'll see. The pizzas and focaccines are brick oven creations, new to the menu. Anima Italian Bistro, call or stop in: 718.422.1122, 458 Myrtle avenue (between Waverly and Washington Avenues). photo (l-r): Anima owner, Salvo Scalia and the brick oven chef, flown in from Italy to get things going.

Tuesday Night is Comedy Night at The Five Spot

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:09:00 -0400

For side-splitting laughter that will help you ease past hump day straight to the end of the week, stop in at Five Spot on Tuesdays, Tuesdays, Tuesdays. And if you are the one that keeps your friends, family, colleagues in stitches, step up to the mic and show what you've got during open mic. Five Spot Supper Club is located at 459 Myrtle Avenue, corner of Washington Avenue. Call for more details: 718.852.0202.

Supermarket Coming to the Toren

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:25:00 -0400

The news is out that an "upscale and eco-friendly" 11,000 sf supermarket will be coming to the western edge of the Myrtle Avenue retail corridor, in the new 240-unit Toren condo tower on the corner of Flatbush Avenue. According to Crain's, which broke the news this morning, "[t]he store has yet to be named but...is planned as the flagship for a new supermarket brand that is run by the Goris family, which currently operates several other supermarkets in the metropolitan area." Read the full story at Crain's website here.

Photo courtesy of BFC Partners

Earth Day Celebration at Green in BKLYN, Today

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:24:00 -0400

It is not too late to catch 1st anniversary and Earth Day celebrations at Green in BKLYN (432 Myrtle). Activities kicked off this morning with a booksigning by author, Leda Meredith and a proclamation from Boro Prez, Marty Markowitz's office. Next up: Vokashi Composting workshop (1:30pm to 3:00pm); author, Claudia Pearson, illustrator of Tribal Alphabet (3:30pm to 5:00pm) and organic wine reception with Gnarly Vines, Myrtle Avenue wine shop (5:30pm to 7:00pm). Face painting, acoustic jazz and FreeCycle treasures from trash and more... Call the store at 718.855.4383 for more information. photo (l-r): Blaise Backer, Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership; Leda Meredith, author of The Locavore Handbook: The Busy Person's Guide to Eating Local on a Budget; Elissa Olin, the store's proprietor and Nan Blackshear, Brooklyn Borough President's Office

Green in BKLYN Celebration: 1 Year Anniversary and Earth Day

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:19:00 -0400

Green in BKLYN celebrates its 1st anniversary on Thursday, April 22nd, which is also marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Please come out and help celebrate with jazz, book signings, wine and workshops, all day long! Activities will take place between 11:30a and 7:00p at the store, which is located at 432 Myrtle Avenue between Clinton and Waverly Avenues in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Green in BKLYN is a one-stop eco-friendly shop where neighbors can find information and products they need to easily and innovatively green their home and daily lives. Green in BKLYN offers eco-friendly solutions for everyday living. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 11:30am 1:00pm Leda Meredith, Author of The Locavore Handbook: The Busy Persons Guide to Eating Local on a Budget These days, nearly everyone wants to eat green and local, but tight schedules and even tighter budgets can make it seem like an unattainable goal. The Locavores Handbook: A Busy Persons Guide to Eating Local on a Budget is here to help! With practical, down-to-earth advice, Brooklyn-based Leda Meredith guides readers through the process of incorporating locally grown foods into their meals. In a concise book designed for mainstream readers, she discusses budgeting; sourcing, growing, and preserving food; shopping efficiently; and supporting local merchants and planet Earth. Everyone, including time-pressed, cash-strapped urbanites with mini-refrigerators and zero storage space, will find inspiration and a host of helpful, surprising ideas. 1:30pm 3:00pm Vandra Thorburn, Vokashi Composting Clinton Hill-based Vandra Thorburn is the founder & pioneer of Vokashi, a new local business providing buckets and bran to households, small businesses and catering companies for EM Bokashi composting. The system has no smell, no bad odors, no bugs, flies or pests & its easy to manage in your own kitchen. Plus, it works months faster than traditional composting. Vandra will answer questions & speak about this unique composting alternative. 3:30pm 5:00pm Claudia Pearson, Illustrator of Tribal Alphabet In Brooklyn artist Claudia Pearsons debut creation for children, Tribal Alphabet, extraordinary illustrations come alive to celebrate the diversity of tribal communities and world's indigenous heritages. A is for Australian Aborigine , B is for Basque, C is for Cherokee are some of the names of the different tribes from different parts of the world that go alphabetically from page to page all the way till Z is for Zulu. The stunning artwork coupled with the names of each tribe and simple, informative text set in rhyme to describe tribal lifestyle and culture equals enchanting learning galore! 5:30pm 7:00pm Organic Wine Reception with from Gnarly Vines, Myrtle Avenue Wine Shop Additional events: May include live acoustic jazz, face painting, FreeCycle treasures from trash & more& Please call Green in BKLYN at 718.855.4383

Please Take a Quick Shopper Survey

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:57:00 -0400

The Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has partnered with a number of neighborhood organizations, like ours and the organizations working to revitalize Fulton Street (FAB Alliance and PACC) to help us gauge interest in particular market sectors in the local area. For Myrtle Avenue, this could mean a new clothing store. For Fulton Street, this could mean a new cafe or coffee venue. Please take a few moments to complete the two brief online surveys below. We'd really appreciate it. --- BEDC along with the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership, FAB (Fulton Area Business) Alliance, and PACC (Pratt Area Community Council) have partnered up to attract several new businesses to your area. But we cannot do so alone - WE NEED YOUR HELP! This week we have launched a survey of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill residents about their coffee drinking and clothes buying habits. We are committed to finding business that will complement the existing retail character and provide a much-needed amenity for the neighborhood. It would be EXTREMELY helpful if you took just a few minutes to fill out the following two surveys: COFFEE FOR FULTON FASHION FOR MYRTLE Thank you so much for your time. Please spread these links to your friend and family in the area! Best Regards, Sandy Sandy Hussain/ Senior Program Manager/ Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation/ shussain@bedc.org (718) 368-6784

Help Bring an Apple Store to Brooklyn

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:43:00 -0400

If you haven't heard the news or seen the video, it's time to tune in. Last Thursday, Borough President Marty Markowitz used his new iPad to send an email to Apple's Steve Jobs touting Brooklyn as an obvious choice for an Apple retail store. Personally, we'd say the best location is the 15,000-square-foot, ground floor retail space in Pratt's new Myrtle Avenue building, but anywhere in Brooklyn will do.

For more details, and to help the cause, become a fan of
An Apple Store Grows in Brooklyn Facebook page.

Here's the full text of Marty's email to Mr. Jobs:

Dear Mr. Jobs:

As you surely know, in the creative world, theres no place hotter than Brooklyn, USA. Just like Apple, Brooklyn is now an international brand, signifying the coolest place on earth to live, work, play and create.

I know youre always dreaming up the next big thingheres a suggestion: Hit the big time and bring an Apple store to Brooklyn!

As we speak, Manhattans got four Apple stores, and our suburb of Staten Islands even got one. Its time to bring the goods to the real marketthe Mac-loving designers, writers, artists, bloggers, musicians, creative innovators and tech entrepreneurs in Brooklyn neighborhoods like Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, Park Slope and Carroll Gardens, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, DUMBO, Red Hook and beyond.

Downtown Brooklyn is the third largest business hub in New York Citywith more college students than Cambridge, Massachusetts. And these days, tourists visiting NYC are staying in Brooklyn hotels, dining at our renowned Brooklyn restaurants, hitting our clubs and cultural hot spots (and hey, if they want to take a day trip to Manhattan, thats okay!).

One more thing...

As Brooklyn borough president, I invite you to come to Brooklyn for a meeting, tour our borough and explore possible sites. I will even visit you in Cupertinoone hour is all I askand make the pitch of a lifetime for the biggest retail launch of the decade.

Lets make Apple Brooklyn the ultimate prototype storeone that changes the game yet again, with a retail experience that offers superior educational outreach and catalyzes entrepreneurial partnershipsa kind of e-town square.

This is my official invitation: Lets make it happen! An Apple Store Grows in Brooklyn!

Sincerely,
Marty Markowitz

Sent from my iPad

Cc: Ron Johnson, Senior Vice President of Retail, Apple, Inc.