Monthly Archives: February 2009

Valentine’s Day Events in and around Bed-Stuy

Posted on February 10, 2009 by The Changeling

[ February 14, 2009; ]
Here’s a list of things to do in and around Bed-Stuy for Valentine’s Day:

Prix Fixe Valentine’s Day Dinner at Autour Du Monde
Don’t have dinner plans for Valentine’s Day? Here’s an option in neighboring Clinton Hill for either a romantic dinner for two or a fun night out with friends. AUTOUR DU MONDE is a distinctive [...]

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SarahJames Speakeasy to Open on Throop

Posted on February 10, 2009 by The Changeling

Here’s another opening to salivate over! According to Eater, James Palminteri will be opening a new place called SarahJames on Throop Avenue and Pulaski Street here in Bed-Stuy. This bar, kitchen and dining room will sport decor reminiscent of the Depression Era–perfect given the current economic climate. I’ve already added SarahJames to my [...]

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Bed-Stuy Gets Its Own Kuma Inn Outpost

Posted on February 9, 2009 by The Changeling

Looks like the wildly popular Kuma Inn will be opening an outpost in Bed-Stuy! In case you’ve never been to this Asian fusion restaurant, it’s located in Manhattan on Ludlow Street. The owner-chef King Phojanakong is opening the Bed-Stuy Kuma Inn (the actual name of the restaurant hasn’t been decided upon yet) at [...]

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Eye on the Stuy 02/09/09

Posted on February 9, 2009 by The Changeling

31 Kosciuszko is making progress.

Electronic Galley Slaves: CoS observes a common sight in the cafes of New York City. [City of Strangers]

Guess What We Found?: Reclaimed Home finds a weird object in a friend’s basement. Can you guess what it is? [Reclaimed Home]

It’s Word: Word BK’s photography is beautiful. Here he photographs [...]

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Recessionista Part 3: Brunch Edition at Frank White

Posted on February 7, 2009 by The Changeling

[ February 8, 2009; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Here’s an upcoming event at Frank White that’ll bring you quality finds at recession prices! On Sunday, February 8th from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. it’s Recessionist Part 3: Brunch Edition:

There will be a fashion show, $5 waffles w/ topping, sounds by DJs Designer Impostor and Susan Z Anthony and a live Performance by Miss [...]

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Volunteer Valentines

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Alexa11221

One of First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiatives is supporting military
families. This Sunday, February 8 at 2 pm, bring your children to
Brownstone Books to decorate Valentine’s Day cards for the children of
our troops. We will provide the supplies, you supply the decorating
skills. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so
please RSVP to Brownstone Books, 409 [...]

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Organizing for a Cleaner Bed-Stuy

Posted on February 6, 2009 by The Changeling

Are you tired of seeing trash all over the neighborhood? Warm weather is just a couple of months away, and as you know, the warm weather season is peak trash season ’round here. Many of you have expressed concern about the trash situation. Now there’s a way that you can get involved with [...]

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African American Celebration at Brooklyn Friends School

Posted on February 6, 2009 by The Changeling

Brooklyn Friends’ 14th Annual African American Celebration will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the school. This year’s theme, “Crossroads of History: The Improbable Journey,” celebrates the historic election of Barack Obama as our nation’s 44th president. Equally important, the school is paying homage to the legions of community activists and [...]

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How Serious Are You About Making Change?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by The Changeling

Remember all that talk about change in the months leading up the election? Well, Brooklyn for Barack and the Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats are harnessing that energy to create a better Brooklyn:
Change in Washington may have begun in the voting booth, but hundreds of Brooklynites who volunteered for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign are determined [...]

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Collecther Vintage

Posted on February 4, 2009 by The Changeling

Check out this great post on Collecther Vintage from the wonderful blog Brooklyn Based! If you’ve never been to this thrift/vintage shop on Franklin Avenue (just south of Lafayette Avenue), click over to see what you’ve been missing.
Collecther
306 Franklin Avenue
Ph. 347-658-7857
Tues-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6

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