Downtown Brooklyn: 2011

Friday, December 30, 2011

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Article: Video: Why Are Blacks Leaving Brooklyn?

Video: Why Are Blacks Leaving Brooklyn? - THEROOT.COM

In my opinion, this appears to be a very one sided view of what is happening in Downtown Brooklyn. I wouldn't be surprised if FUREE funded it themselves. They forget to tell you that an unusually small amount of people have been displaced from there homes because the rezoning that happened in 2004 which was manly targeted at using under utilized commercial spaces and turning them into luxury rentals and condos. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and come from humble beginnings. Am I now supposed to feel guilty because I'm in a better place financially and am very interested in Downtown Brooklyn becoming more diverse? I think not. Neighborhoods in Brooklyn have gone through many changes over the last 30-40 years. It took all this time for people to realize that Downtown is a prime location to live and commute into the city.

The truth of it all is Fulton Mall is changing to accommodate some of the new residential arrivals. It won't be exactly the way it was before. You can't freeze time because you liked the olden days. It just doesn't work that way. Does anyone remember what Park Slope looked like in the mid 1980's? Unfortunately, I do. Not a fun place to live or drive through. I welcome the new and improved Downtown with open arms.

On another note, the vibe I was picking up on in this video clip lead me to believe that the title should read "why are all of these OTHER people walking where I shop with my people".

I'm calling it like I see it.

Change is constant.

Article: NYC restaurant comings and goings: Double Crown, Mexicue, Sam Bahri's

NYC restaurant comings and goings: Double Crown, Mexicue, Sam Bahri's - Examiner

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Complete guide to Dekalb market

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Friday, February 4, 2011

Rum Tasting Saturday at Wright & Goebel

Rum Tasting Saturday!

Join us in the tasting room with the folks
from Bank's Rum. Every good barkeep
knows about the old daiquiri test...

So that's how we're going to do it.
Please bring a friend!

3–6pm this Saturday, the 5th of February

And don't forget to sign up for our very, very
special Valentine's Champagne Tasting and
amuse bouche on the 13th and 14th.
Space is limited.

Best,

Stephanie & Owen

Wright & Goebel Wine & Spirits
147 Flatbush Ave Extension
646-495-1520

http://wrightandgoebel.com/

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Wright & Goebel Wine shop on Flatbush Ave

Wright & Goebel is located at 147 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and the # is (646) 495-1520. I passed by for the first time this past Friday night. I really have only great things to say about my experience. The staff is friendly and quite knowledgeable about wine. Know, that may sound like it should be a given but I've been in too many local wine & liquor stores that have clueless staff. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Owen. Owen showed me around the store and explained the layout of the wines. I was happy to see that they have quite the interesting selection and not the standard issue wines you see everywhere. They also have a huge selection of wines in a very reasonable price range (from $10 to $25) Suffice to say, I left with a case on my shoulder. Although, the next time I will take them up on the suggestion of having it delivered. That case got pretty heavy after a block or so.