Grimm Tavern opens tomorrow and Patti LaBelle performs at Prospect Park
Plus: gluten free + vegan bagels, a Jay-Z library card, and free pilates classes
Meet Joe and Lauren Grimm: Founders of Grimm Tavern
Grimm Tavern is opening tomorrow, Friday June 26th, at 659 Vanderbilt Ave (Between Prospect Pl & Park Pl), in the space previously occupied by Olmsted. From Grimm Artisanal Ales - named New York State Brewery of the Year five times (most recently in 2025 and 2026) - owners Joe and Lauren Grimm, the restaurant will serve dry-aged steaks and burgers, tallow fries, roast chicken, and pan-fried trout and feature a full bar.
Next door, Grimm Goods will offer coffee, breakfast sandwiches, biscuits, muffalettas, and canned beer to go.
Openings 🎉
Studio Metamorphosis is opening their Park Slope outpost this weekend at 166 7th Ave between Garfield Pl & 1st St. To celebrate, they are offering free community glasses, giveaways, and more!
Red Moon Wellness has moved to its new home on 459 Fifth Avenue at the corner of 10th St. The new location features seven treatment rooms, a wellness library, and a brand new infrared sauna suite to open soon!
The Block coffee shop will soon open at 257 Third Avenue. Watch this space for more details coming soon!
Local News 🗞️
Yesterday, June 25th, Brooklyn Public Library released the JAŸ-Z 30 Limited Edition Library Card, available on a first-come, first-service basis. The card honors the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z’s debut album. Swing by any location to grab one!
Dyke Prom, a Pride event organized by Park Slope’s The Lesbian Herstory Archives, gets a stand out feature in New York Magazine. Read all about the Lesbian Herstory Archives here.
Mayor Mamdani has announced two new World Cup viewing parties in Brooklyn, including one in Kensington Plaza on July 7th!
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is providing free rehearsal space for musicians through the end of the month.
An exciting update on our end - our sister Substack Clinton & Greene has just launched this morning - covering Fort Greene, Clinton Hill & their surrounding neighborhood. Signup for the newsletter at www.ClintonAndGreene.com!
Business Buzz ⚡️
Popular gluten-free/vegan/refined sugar-free bakery Sixteen Mill has announced that they will be adding sourdough bagels to their menu! Scroll down to “Our Top Weekly Picks” for details on their launch party this weekend.
Be Pasta is collaborating with The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music to bring live student performances to the restaurant every Thursday evening. Swing by, eat pasta, and support local musicians!
North Flatbush BID is hosting their 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes through August 23rd! Enter for the chance to win $500 and share $500 with a local business! Play by shopping local on Flatbush Ave & saving receipts of $20 or more or writing an online review of any local businesses. Drawings will be held every other week.
Community Poll 💭
One of our favorite hair salons recently closed, leaving us to find a new place for a trim. That got us to thinking— why not ask our neighbors for recommendations on the spots they love best! Leave a comment or reply to this email with your favorite hair dresser in Park Slope, Prospect Heights, or Gowanus, and we’ll share some recommendations from neighbors next week!
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Our Top Weekly Picks
Looking for a full lineup of summer events? Check out Park Slope’s Ultimate Summer Guide 2026.
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out—reserve tickets early!
Thursday, June 25th:
Meet The Doulas @ Dilly Dally, 6pm: Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, planning for the future, or simply wondering, “What does a doula actually do?” this event is for you. Join Carriage House Birth for a relaxed evening to learn more about birth and postpartum support and connect with our community. Free.
NYC Magic Ensemble @ Young Ethels, 7pm: Experience jaw-dropping professional magic and mentalism at Young Ethel’s! Your jaw will hit the floor and your brain will warp as you experience impossible mind-reading and astonishing eye-opening illusions during this one-of-a-kind evening. Just make sure to leave the kids at home though. Adults only. $10/1 or $15/2.
Friday. June 26th:
Summer Kickoff Party @ Heap’s Ice Cream, 4-7pm: Enjoy free toppings, live music from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, the debut of new flavors (including Strawberries & cream, Bubble Gum, & others!), limited-edition ice cream sandwiches, & more! Free admission.
DJ Max Glazer & Federation Sound @ Brooklyn Public Library (Central Branch), 6-9pm: Max Glazer has represented NYC touring the world DJing parties for superstars like Naomi Campbell, Missy Elliott, 50 Cent, Branford Marsalis, and Jay-Z, to name just a few. In 1999, with partner Kenny Meez, he co-founded Federation Sound which has been focused on bringing Caribbean music to a broader audience for over 15 years. Join them at the Central Library Plaza this Friday! Free.
Quiet! A Pride Weekend Close Out Party @ Ginger’s, 9pm-1am: Join Ginger’s as they settle into the last weekend of Pride month with a good ol’ Ginger’s Dance Party! They’re putting away the bar stools, turning the lights down and turning up the queer love for community, and of course the music, as curated by the incredibly talented wyla. Each ticket comes with a drink token redeemable for a beer or shot upon arrival. $11.99.
BRIC Benefit Show: Patti LaBelle + Lady Wray+ MORERNBPLEASE @ Lena Horne Bandshell (Prospect Park), 7pm: Patti LaBelle brings one of the greatest voices in American music to Prospect Park for a benefit concert that offers fans a chance to see a legend. Opening the night: the Gold-record-selling, critically acclaimed Lady Wray, a retro-soul powerhouse, and NYC’s hottest R&B party, MORERNBPLEASE. Get 50% off tickets with code LABELLE50 at checkout— starts at $53.65!
Saturday, June 27th:
Bagel Launch Party @ Sixteen Mill, 10am until sold out: Join this popular bakery for the launch of their new sourdough bagels! Enjoy bagel tastings, special treats, face painting for kids, and lots of fun! First come, first served. Comment on IG to RSVP. Free.
Book Ahead For This Popular Event:
A Night at Niblo’s Garden @ Green-Wood (July 16th & 17th)*: Fire-eaters. Contortionists. Music, dance, the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, and a summer night at Green-Wood. Inspired by Green-Wood residents Martha and William Niblo, whose nineteenth-century pleasure garden once captivated New York City, this signature event brings history, performance, and a little bit of wonder together under the summer sky. $55/$50 for children ages 4-12/$44 for members.
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Neighborhood Job Board 📌
This week’s jobs: Professional Organizer, Operations Co-ordinator, and CANDOR Candy is hiring!
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✨ Secret Slope ✨
This week’s Insider section below the paywall includes:
A sneak peak of Red Moon Wellness Sauna’s new space! • A popular Queens-based sandwich shop is opening a new Brooklyn Outpost • A London family relocates to Park Slope and designs the home of their dreams • Most coveted Brooklyn waterfront fireworks tickets
