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Park Slope’s New Businesses — Week of August 28th

August 28, 2015 By Jacqueline Sheppard Leave a Comment Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: cereal, new business, new wave, pizza, sneaker, streetwear

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Kith Brooklyn
233 Flatbush Avenue

This week, Kith opened up its revamped Brooklyn flagship store and it looks like a streetwear boutique from the future. The bright white interior and perfectly arranged sneaker displays lets people know that they are a high-end streetwear boutique. Founder Ronnie Fieg separates his Brooklyn store from the pack with his latest addition — a cereal bar.
Kith Treats gives customers a choice between twenty-four different cereal brands (e.g. Fruity Pebbles, Rice Krispies, and Cocoa Puffs), twenty-five different toppings (e.g. Oreos, coconut flakes, Marshmallow Charms), and five different types of milk (chocolate, hemp, almond, skim, and whole). All cereal purchases come with a straw-spoon (so you can slurp up the milk after you’re done) and is served in a shoe box. In honor of the US Open, cereals are currently being served in Andre Agassi shoe boxes. With every cereal bought, customer’s get a Proof-of-Purchase ticket. Collect five, and you’ll get a special gift — a Kith-branded tennis ball (while supplies last).

 

Courtesy of Artichoke Basille's Pizza
Courtesy of Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza
59 5th Avenue | (347) 763 – 1975

While several pizza places have opened up by Barclays Center recently, new contenders are willing to face the stiff competition. Enter Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, a mini-chain that has locations in Manhattan and Queens — and, as of recently, Brooklyn. Located between St. Marks and Bergen Street, Artichoke’s is less of a restaurant and more of a stand. The decision was likely based on the ease of picking up a slice on the way to (or returning from) Barclays. Its big name and reputation for its famous artichoke slice will be one of its distinguishing features from the rest of the pizza pack in North Slope.

Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: cereal, new business, new wave, pizza, sneaker, streetwear

Park Slope’s New Businesses – Week of July 24th

July 24, 2015 By Jacqueline Sheppard Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: new business, new wave, pasta, pizza, wine

These two businesses live right next door to each other. Go visit one and then pop over to the other!

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Hugo & Sons

367 7th Avenue | (718) 499 – 0020 | hugoandsons.com

The perfect word to describe this restaurant is quaint. From the bright red booths to the old-fashioned tile, the overall aesthetic is straight from the 1950’s. The food, however, is fresh and delicious. The menu is mostly Italian classics, but there are a few French-inspired items as well. The gnocchi is a delight — and not too heavy! For those with a sweet tooth, be sure to try their desserts as well. Their strawberry shortcake is a favorite. If you’re not the type who has time to enjoy a sit-down restaurant but loves pizza, then it would be good for you to know that anything from the pizzeria is available when you place an order on Postmates. In conclusion, a cute, sweet, and vintage-feeling restaurant to take the family to dinner (or brunch, if you’re come on Saturdays and Sundays.)

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Big Nose Full Body

389 7th Avenue | bignosefullbody.com | (718) 369 – 4030 | wine@bignosefullbody.com

This isn’t necessarily a new business, but it’s in a new location, so we’ll count it. Big Nose Full Body has moved to Seventh Avenue (and are across the street from Hugo & Sons). BNFB is a wine shop that is run by genuine wine enthusiasts who are eager to help their customers. The wine selection is extremely organized. There’s even the option to purchase wine chilled or at room temperature if you desire. If you follow their website, you can get updates on wine tastings held at the store, find out the favorites in selection each month, and order wine online.

Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: new business, new wave, pasta, pizza, wine

Park Slope’s New Businesses – Week of July 3rd

July 3, 2015 By admin Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: 5th Avenue, 7th Avenue, burgers, juice bar, new business

Park Slope’s burger scene expands yet again with a new gastropub on 5th Avenue, and a new juice bar comes to 7th Avenue.

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Brooklyn Burgers & Beer

259 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 | (718) 788 – 1458 | sherry@burgersandbeer.nyc

As the name suggests, this gastropub’s bread and butter is burgers and beer. You can create your own burger and select all possible combinations among toppings, patty, sauce, cheese, and bun. If you want to try something specific, opt for one of their signature burgers. (We’d suggest the Blue Moon, although you can’t go wrong with any of them)   If you aren’t in the mood for a whole burger, however, they do have typical pub fare like sliders, hot wings, and pretzels.

Let’s not forget the other key part of Brooklyn B&B–beer! B&B has plenty of craft beers on hand. In the event that you aren’t a beer person, however, there are also specialty cocktails available.

The ambiance of the restaurant has a warm “mom and pop” feel, with friendly staff who are attentive to their customers. The bar features four televisions, which is perfect for any important sporting events that may or may not be coming up soon (Ready for the USA to play in the Women’s World Cup Final this Sunday? Hint. Hint.)

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Urban Wellness

72 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 | (718) 230 – 3080 | bo@myurbanwellness.com

Although the store opened in March, Urban Wellness, a vitamin and nutritional supplement store, has added something new to their establishment: a juice bar. That said, Urban Wellness does more than organic juices and nutritional supplements. They also have food made-to-order, most of which has vitamins mixed into the dish. From wraps, salads, dips, pudding, mousse, avocado toast, and homemade energy bars, Urban Wellness seeks to create a variety of foods which will best serve their customers’ needs. If the pudding and mousse don’t satisfy your sweet tooth, they are currently doing a trial run with their new ice cream. Stop by the store and ask for a sample!

Nutritional experts are available onsite to suggest which products would be best for clients’ ailments–be it food, drinks, supplements, or ointments. Too anxious? Can’t sleep? Too lethargic? Urban Wellness will find what’s best for you.

TIP: Go to the store between now and Monday (July 6th)–everything on the shelves is 50 percent off! Go now to take advantage of this great offer!

Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: 5th Avenue, 7th Avenue, burgers, juice bar, new business

Park Slope’s New Businesses – Week of June 26th

June 26, 2015 By admin Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: burgers, new business, please, rose's, sex shop

New businesses in Park Slope are opening up left and right.  This week is a treat for the senses.

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Please NYC

557 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 | (718) 788 – 6969 | main@pleasenewyork.com | www.pleasenewyork.com

Everything about Please is warm and welcoming, from the gorgeous glass windows to the decorative flowers. A sensuality boutique, Please strives to make their clients feel at ease. The store’s focus is on sex positivity. They sell books on several topics from how to improve your sex life to basic sex education. In addition to sex toys and kink, they have apothecary items such as lubricant, bath oils, and massage oils.  They also sell loungewear and music to help people feel relaxed. Please goes far beyond than just a shop, however, as they also offer education. On weekends, they have workshops to help people discover and discuss new aspects to sex and sexuality. In the future, owner Sid Azmi hopes that they’ll be able to open a non-profit program for sex education and teach children about healthy communication in relationships. Please isn’t just about sex – it’s about sensuality and communication.

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C. Rose’s via Instagram

Rose’s Bar & Grill

295 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 | (718) 230 – 0427 | www.rosesbklyn.com

The owners of environmentally-conscious Franny’s and BKLYN Larder have opened up a new restaurant – or a pub, rather. Rose’s aspires to be the new laid back neighborhood hangout. Perfect for summer evenings, they have a garden in the backyard. On Mondays and Tuesdays when the kitchen is closed, people go to enjoy drinks and nosh on snack foods. On Wednesdays through Sundays, the kitchen opens at 5:00 PM and people can enjoy some comfort bar food – namely, burgers and fries. Although Rose’s is fairly new, there’s been plenty of hype over their burgers. Gothamist hailed Rose’s Bar & Grill as the source for “New York City’s Best New Burgers” earlier this month.

Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: burgers, new business, please, rose's, sex shop

Park Slope’s New Businesses – Week of June 19th

June 19, 2015 By admin Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: bakeries, giftshops, new business, popups

Every week we choose two new local businesses to highlight. Here are a couple of the sweetest new faces in Park Slope:

Chocolate Chip Cookies from Brittany's Biscuits
Chocolate Chip Cookies from Brittany’s Biscuits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brittany’s Biscuits

www.brittanysbiscuits.com 

Upon her tragic failure to find a decent chocolate chip cookie in New York City, Brittany Gonzalez decided that she had no choice but make her own and share it with the world. Now people can order her cookies and much more from her website, where she bakes from her headquarters in Park Slope. In addition to her famous chocolate chip cookies, she is also well known for her red velvet goldmines, which are rich red velvet cookies with cream cheese filling. For a limited time, Gonzalez is selling David’s Sweethearts, a shortbread red velvet cookie dipped in white chocolate and shaped like a heart. Proceeds of this particular treat will go to the non-profit organization Help Is On the Way Today, a NYC-based organization that assists children and young adults living with HIV/AIDS. On August 11th, you can see Brittany at the Cabaret, Cookies, and Cocktails event at the Metropolitan Room in Manhattan as she helps raise money for HIOTWT.

 

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Gameboy-themed baby swag at Planet Cute


Planet Cute

75A 5th Avenue (Between Prospect and St. Marks)

This pop-up shop opened its doors on June 4th with tons of artisan-made and geeky goods.  This eclectic boutique has onesies for the parent who has always dreamed of dressing up their newborn as Pikachu, Totoro, Link, or a 1980’s-era GameBoy, as well as handmade tutus for the child who wants to set trends. Looking for a Mario Brothers-themed mobile for your baby’s crib? They have it! Want a plush toy of a smiling hamburger? It’s available for sale! Yet there’s plenty in this store for adults, such as wallets with designs from Marvel comic books and flasks featuring references to popular video games. For those who are looking for gifts, Planet Cute has a huge array of greeting cards and original artwork to choose. Planet Cute is a shop that specializes in, well, cute things! But it’ll be gone if you wait – the shop closes on June 28th.  Get your cute kitsch before its gone!

Filed Under: New Wave Tagged With: bakeries, giftshops, new business, popups

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