Category Archives: New Businesses

Breukelen Cellars

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Alexa11221

Hello, what’s this? A new wine shop? I wonder when it’s going to open — the sign has been up for many weeks.
Also:

I swear this is the last photo I’m going to post of blatantly mishandled snow collection and heaping garbage.

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D’oh!

Posted on December 21, 2010 by The Changeling

I’m kicking myself for not posting about this place before Brownstoner. Dough, located on the corner of Lafayette and Franklin, is a new doughnut shop from the folks behind Choice Market. I haven’t been in to try it yet, because, well, I’m from the south which means that when it comes to doughnuts I’m [...]

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Bedford Hill on Franklin

Posted on December 17, 2010 by The Changeling

I first heard about Franklin Avenue’s new coffee bar, Bedford Hill, on Grub Street. It’s a nice looking place and it was quite packed on the morning that I passed by. The early Yelp reviews are all good, so it looks like it’s a winner for Franklin Avenue. Have you checked it out [...]

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Indian Cuisine Comes to Bedford

Posted on December 14, 2010 by The Changeling

I’ve been waiting forever to see this place open! Bombay Heights is the new Indian restaurant on the corner of Bedford and Greene Avenues. I picked up a menu a week ago and it looks like they have a nice variety of dishes. Even though I’m bummed that they don’t have jalebi (guess I [...]

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Welcome to Alcatraz

Posted on December 6, 2010 by The Changeling

A new Mexican place has opened in the old Lulita space at 344 Franklin Avenue. (How long was Lulita open anyway? A month? Six weeks?) I sure hope this restaurant can stick around a little longer. It’s a tiny space, more of a take out than a dine in sort of place. I [...]

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Cinnamon Girl Opens on Nostrand

Posted on December 6, 2010 by The Changeling

When I first heard about a new place called Cinnamon Girl opening on Nostrand I thought, “Hooray, another hair salon.” Luckily I was wrong. Cinnamon Girl is a neat little spot near the corner of Nostrand and Clifton next door to Tiny Cup.

The all organic shop offers hot beverages, muffins, scones, cookies and cakes [...]

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The Latest SCRATCHbread News

Posted on November 23, 2010 by The Changeling

Here’s a little update on our newest bakery:
SCRATCHbread’s retail window (located at the corner of Bedford and Lexington Avenues) will be open this Wednesday, November 24th from noon-5pm with a Thanksgiving Day menu of breads and sweets, plus ready-made stuffing.
Starting December 1st, their retail window will be open every Wednesday from 4-8pm for the [...]

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Relationship Advisor Tionna Smalls Looking to Open Bed-Stuy Boutique

Posted on November 18, 2010 by The Changeling

Tionna Smalls and Chilli
We just found out that Tionna Smalls, relationship advisor on VH1′s What Chilli Wants, is looking to open an accessories boutique in the neighborhood. The boutique will be named Loveys and Smalls is hoping to open it in the Lewis Avenue area. Loveys will sell a nice variety of accessories: [...]

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New Cafe on Myrtle: Brooklyn Stoops

Posted on November 1, 2010 by The Changeling

Brooklyn Stoops, a new cafe located at 748 Myrtle Avenue (between Nostrand and Sanford), opened on Friday. I have to admit that this one sneaked up on me. One minute it was the old Yin Yang Yoga space, and then the next thing I know **POOF!!!** brand new cafe. I popped into [...]

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Ms. Dahlia’s Cafe Celebrates First Anniversary With Free Cake

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Alexa11221

[ October 9, 2010 to October 10, 2010. ] Ms. Dahlia’s Cafe on Nostrand Avenue turns one year old this month and is celebrating with free cake from Cake Bliss, purveyor of delicious and decadent baked goods. Stop by this weekend, October 9-10,  for your free taste!

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The celebration continues throughout the month of October with menu specials and [...]

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