A popular Maine pizzeria & opening soon. Plus, BKCM House Party & where to pre-order your Thanksgiving meal!
Also happening this week: The Other Art Fair, Holiday Open House @ Annie's, & the Nineteenth Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair.
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ Openings: Popular Portland-based pizzeria Il Leone is opening on Nov 13 at 158 7th Avenue in the former Bar Vinazo space.
Non-alcoholic spirits store Dry Humour opened last week— thanks to Park Slope Together for the tip!
Artisanal jewelry shop Goldfinch is opening soon. Check out this photo they shared of their signage going up at 169 5th Ave at the corner of Lincoln Place.
Barnes & Noble is now set to re-open on November 12th, according to a sign on their door (thanks Park Slope Together for the tip)!
Andamiro, a new Korean restaurant, will open where Naruto Ramen used to be at 276 5th Ave on November 17. Led by Chef Suho Lee, whose background includes Eleven Madison Park, The Standard East Village, and The Wythe Hotel, Andamiro will serve gukbap - a hearty, comforting Korean rice soup.
How Park Slope and surrounding neighborhoods voted in the NYC Mayoral Elections - see our full breakdown here.
Brooklyn businesses are pitching in to help SNAP recipients during the shutdown and delays to vital food benefits started on Saturday Nov 1. The Trump administration said on Monday that 40 million SNAP recipients will only get partial payments and it is not clear when those reduced payments will be distributed. Rider Gifts is collecting pantry items and grocery store gift cards. Scroll down to Our Top Picks for a food pantry event at Ginger’s Bar!
Union Market has signed a lease for a 10,000-square-foot grocery store at 499 President in Gowanus. [New York Business Journal]
Cobble Hill Ballet has signed a 10‑year lease for 5,803 square feet at 300 Huntington Street in Gowanus. [Commercial Observer]
The proposed 14-mile IBX light-rail aiming for completion around 2030 will link Brooklyn (Sunset Park) and Queens (Jackson Heights), cut cross-borough travel to about 32 minutes, serve 19 stops, and drive thousands of new homes. [The New York Times]
Prospect Park has received a $10 million endowment from philanthropist Shelby White via the Leon Levy Foundation to support its forest and natural areas - especially on the Ravine (recovering from last year’s fire) and the Lakeside area, with thousands of native plants to be planted in the coming weeks. [Brooklyn Paper]
Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end for great neighborhood Thanksgiving takeout and delivery options!
-Mychal
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Our Top Weekly Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out—reserve tickets early!
Multi-Day Event:
The Other Art Fair @ Zerospace (Nov 6-9th): Bringing together a curated selection of 130 independent artists from around the world, The Other Art Fair continues its mission of highlighting emerging art. Known as the antidote to gallery-centric art fairs, this unique event offers accessibility for both artists and collectors on all levels, subverting the traditional art-buying experience by valuing inclusiveness through transparent pricing and direct connections between collectors and artists. Tickets start at $30.
Thursday, November 6th (Today!):
Food Pantry Party @ Ginger’s Bar, 6-10pm: Come get a bag of food, sing karaoke, or donate to ensure everyone stays fed through the SNAP benefits freeze! FREE/donations encouraged.
Holiday Open House @ Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store, 4-7pm: Join Annie’s for an evening of festive freebies, cozy cocktails, sweet treats, and plenty of holiday cheer. Plus, the first 50 guests to spend $50 will receive a gift! FREE.
House Party @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (November 6th, 7-11pm): This year, BKCM is celebrating a decade of BKCM’s legendary House Party. That’s ten years of music from NYC’s best artists, ten years of dancing on every floor of their brownstone, and ten years of good people who keep the joy and music going. Every ticket supports BKCM’s efforts to spread the expressive, educational and therapeutic powers of music. $500 GA/ Outside concerts & block party are FREE!
Saturday, November 8th
Natural Dyeing Workshop @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 10am-1pm: Natural dye brings color from plants into new seasons of textile use. A great introduction for first-time dyers, creatives, gardeners, and anyone who enjoys looking to nature for sources of color. Attendees are invited to explore techniques in surface design with plants for bundle-dyed socks. The workshop uses sustainable dyestuff and tannins and seasonal plant sources and shares best practices for dyeing cellulose fabric; all materials provided. $91.
Ceiba Makers Bazaar At The Old Stone House, 11am-4pm: Join the Old Stone House for a cooling of the season, the ovens on at Old Stone House, with Sancocho & Focaccia bread, along with makers from all across NYC.
Brought to you by Ceiba Arbor, a BIPOC-led farm rooted in community, arts, and cultural preservation. Find upcycled vintage goods, organic and locally sourced lotions, incense, candle makers, glass blowers, woodworkers, and more! FREE.
Nineteenth Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair @ Brooklyn Museum, 11am-3:30pm: Calling all young book lovers! Meet nearly 50 of your favorite Brooklyn authors and illustrators as they share their latest publications. This free event features storybooks, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels—fiction and nonfiction—for kids from preschoolers to middle schoolers. Throughout the day, children can chat with authors and illustrators, listen to readings and watch artists sketch, get books signed, and participate in book-related art projects. FREE w/ museum admission (pay-what-you-can).
Sunday, November 9th:
Catch the Colors: Fall at Green-Wood, 1:30-3:30pm: Autumn has arrived, and Green-Wood is ablaze with the vibrant hues of fall! Each year, the Cemetery transforms into a breathtaking canvas of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows as its thousands of trees showcase their seasonal splendor. But don’t delay—this dazzling display is fleeting. Bring your camera, your curiosity, and your love of nature to this unforgettable exploration of fall foliage in one of Brooklyn’s most beautiful settings. $25.
Tuesday November 11th:
Drink N’ Draft @ Farm.One, 7pm: Stuck in your writing? In need of a little more time or inspiration? Drink ’N Draft makes space for you to get out of your head and onto the page. Each night includes a series of visual prompts that lead you toward new creative choices in your work, and the chance to experiment with different styles of writing. You’re invited to write something new, continue a work-in-progress, or see where the evening takes you. There will be optional time to share what you’ve written. Tickets include $9 off any drink at Farm.One’s bar.All genres welcome, no experience necessary. $20.
Movie Night- “The Devil Wears Prada” @ Bar Louise, 7:30pm: This month, enjoy classic movies on Bar Louise’s back patio! Each table gets its own bluetooth speaker to enjoy the movie. Free housemade popcorn included. $25 minimum spend.
Book Ahead For These Popular Events:
Civic Sweep (November 15th, 10am-2pm): Park Slope Civic Council’s bi-annual neighborhood clean-up returns! Along with helping keep our streets beautiful, they will be giving away free kitchen compost bins, istributing free daffodil bulbs, collecting coats, gloves, and hats, contributing to food pantries, hosting a tree art activity, and more! Sign up here.
Lightscape @ Brooklyn Botanic Garden (November 21st- Jan 4th)*: Stroll through a glittering winter trail and be transported to an enchanted forest—right in the heart of Brooklyn. Now in its fifth year, Lightscape has dazzled visitors with light-splashed landscapes and luminous installations highlighting the beauty of the Garden in winter. An all-new experience awaits with fresh and reimagined art, music, and special attractions. Ticket prices vary.
Art of the Croissant (Sunday December 14th, 10am-1pm): Join Chef Ariana of Atelier Ariana Cafe for a hands-on experience of making her 3-day croissant recipe from dough to baked product. Spanning 3 hours, you will learn how to make, laminate, roll and shape homemade croissants. You will gain many chef tips and tricks along the way, before closing the class with the best part: the tasting. $175.
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Not in the mood to cook? Here are 4 spots offering Thanksgiving meals for pre-order:
Winner (place order by Friday Nov 21st): Includes small or large Thanksgiving feast options with turkey, stuffing, gravy, sides, and a pie.
Bklyn Larder (place order by November 14th): A la carte options include turkey, cheese platters, crudite, and sides.
Brooklyn Granary & Mill: Pre-order pumpkin pie, apple & quince pie, einkorn & wheat bread loaf, and more!
Agi’s Counter: Order the Agi’s Classic New York Style Cheesecake with blueberry compote, olive oil, lemon, and flaky salt for pickup on November 24th or 25th.
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