Kings Co Imperial sets opening date in the neighborhood!
Plus: Flamingo Baby Brunch & Bar opening this weekend, National Ice Cream Day, construction spritzes, and a day of free climbing.
In This Issue: Kings Co Imperial Interview • New Openings • Local News • Business Buzz • Our Top Picks for this Week
Meet Josh & Tracy of Kings Co Imperial, Opening July 27
Josh Grinker and Tracy Jane Young, the team behind the popular Chinese-American restaurant Kings Co Imperial opening in Park Slope this month, celebrate their “homecoming” to the neighborhood and chat about how the community has played such an important role in their journey.
Kings Co Imperial, a neighborhood staple in Williamsburg for over a decade, will celebrate their highly-anticipated opening in Park Slope on July 27th. Though this is the restaurant’s first location in the neighborhood, owners Josh Grinker and Tracy Jane Young are no strangers to Park Slope. In 2004, they founded local favorite Stone Park Cafe. Now, over two decades later, they return to the neighborhood, opening their new outpost just next door on 3rd Street.
“Park Slope has changed a lot over the years, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is that the people who live here are fiercely community oriented,” Josh says. “Young families are obviously a big part of what makes Park Slope so cohesive and we think that Kings Co will be perfect for that environment.” Their hope is that the new restaurant becomes the type of place that fits naturally into Park Slopers’ routines, whether it’s for a weekday lunch, a casual dinner with friends, takeout, or a celebration.
“We have a lot of history in Park Slope since opening Stone Park Cafe, more than 20 years ago, so returning to the neighborhood with Kings Co Imperial feels like a homecoming. It’s exciting to be back and once again be part of the community that played such an important role in our story.” -Tracy Jane Young
In addition to the classic dishes served at the Williamsburg and Lower East Side locations, Park Slopers can look forward to new menu items, including Sichuan Crispy Duck and Beef Fan Fan Dumplings (gluten-free). The restaurant will also be returning to some of the original dishes they opened with in Williamsburg that have since been replaced, like the Weeping Tiger Salad with dried baby shrimp and Stir Fried 5 Pepper Shortrib with Tofu. A brand new lunch program will also be rolling out in September.
Some of Josh & Tracy’s frequently visited spots in the neighborhood include Simple Loaf Bakehouse, which Josh believes has “some of the best sourdough in the city,” and Leopoldi Hardware, which he has visited since he was a kid in the 80s. Just like these tried-and-true favorites, the pair hopes that Kings Co Imperial will become a neighborhood spot that locals can depend on. “There’s something really special about becoming a restaurant guests return to again and again,” Tracy says. “That’s what we’re striving for in Park Slope.”
Kings Co Imperial opens July 27th. Visit them at 357 3rd Street near 5th Ave.
Openings
Flamingo Baby Brunch & Bar, the relaunch of the popular Southern Caribbean Fusion restaurant formerly on Union Street, will soft-open this Saturday, July 18th, at 348 Douglass Street at the corner of 4th Ave. They will operate like a cafe Mon-Thurs, serving pastries, coffee, tea, and a light bites menu with some brunch items available. Full brunch will be served Fri-Sunday.
New cocktail bar Shania’s Max Bet will soon open in the space previously occupied by Dirty Precious on 3rd Ave. The owners named the space after a group of employees at Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, where they met!
Chipotle is opening a new outpost at 5th street and 9th Ave.
Local News 🗞️
Prospect Park Alliance has announced their summer movie lineup! Presented in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian, the season includes Shrek 2, Space Jam, and more.
The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has awarded Brooklyn Public Library a two year, $1 million grant. The grant will support immigrant services, enabling BPL to expand English and citizenship classes and one-on-one support, as well as further develop teen programming such as college fairs and college coaching.
Brooklyn author and podcaster Dan Saks writes “On Our Bikes”, a book inspired by his experience of biking through Brooklyn with his kids.
If you’ve been thinking about applying for this year’s Atlantic Antic Festival, there’s still time. Vendor applications remain open through August 31 for Brooklyn’s annual street fair returning September 27.
Business Buzz ⚡️
Looking for a steamy summer read? Check out The Ripped Bodice’s Summer Reading List.
Chelsea Piers & Ample Hills Creamery are collaborating on a limited-edition summer ice cream flavor called Matcha Berry Mash Up! Inspired by the energy and culture of the city, the flavor is available at all Ample Hills locations through August 11th. Chelsea Piers Fitness Prospect Heights and Chelsea Piers Field House will also be hosting activations and giveaways to celebrate the collab.
A huge congrats to Bar Goto Niban! They were recently featured in “Your Guide to New York City” by The New York Times! Bar Goto Niban is one of 22 local spits listed in our neighborhood happy hour guide. Check it out for discounted summer sips!
Heritage Foods is teaming up with Chef Anthony Ha of popular Vietnamese-French restaurants Ha’s Snack Bar and Bistrot Ha for a fun South Slope summer pop up! $25 will get you sandwiches, char siu, salad, & more. Drink wristbands are $20 and includes Other Half Brewing and cocktails. Kids are $15!
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.
Slope Steal of the Week: Le Pistol Bar is offering $11 spritzes all day until the construction in front of their restaurant is completed. Just ask for the “construction spritz”!
Le Pistol Bar launches “The Construction Spritz”!
National Ice Cream Day, Global Climbing Day, the World Cup final—so much to celebrate this week! Where are you watching the World Cup this weekend? If you need ideas, check out our guide!
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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, July 16th:
Movies With a View: Bend It Like Beckham @ Brooklyn Bridge Park, 6-11pm: Leading up to the World Cup Final, revisit the popular film Bend It Like Beckham, about a young woman chasing her passion for soccer despite her family’s wishes. Go early to enjoy a picnic on the lawn and refreshing waterfront breezes, with New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline views like no other as the sun sets. FREE.
Saturday, July 18th:
Nostalgia Train Ride to Coney Island, 10am-4pm: Join the New York Transit Museum on their ever-popular, boardwalk-bound Coney Island Nostalgia Ride! Leaving from 96 St-2 Av station in Manhattan, travel aboard 1930s R1/9 vintage train cars for a two-hour jaunt to Coney Island.
Global Climbing Day @ Movement Gyms NYC (Gowanus): Celebrate Global Climbing Day with a day of FREE climbing in Gowanus! Movement Gyms NYC is partnering with The North Face for a full day of free access, free rentals, free classes and more at all NYC locations! There's a climber in all of us. Whether you're a rookie or a regular, join this day of climbing that's open to all.
Sunday, July 19th:
National Ice Cream Day @ Heap’s, 11:30am: Celebrate with free scoops for the first 100 guests, live music from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, limited edition flavors, and free toppings all day!
National Ice Cream Day @ Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop: Celebrate with sundae specials and every cup gets your choice of hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, or bourbon caramel on top. Plus whipped scream and sprinkles!
Monday, July 20th:
Blackletter Calligraphy @ Farm.One, 7pm: Join Farm.One and the Analog Stationers for an introduction to Gothic blackletter calligraphy, perfect for beginners. Leave with a new, meditative skill — and resources for joyful practice at home! Supplies and guide sheets provided. $40 ticket includes 1 glass of wine or beer and a light bite!
Tuesday, July 21st:
Understanding NYC Government and How to Make a Difference @ Old Stone House, 7-9pm: The second session in this five-part series explores how local government shapes housing policy, zoning, and tenant protections. Participants will learn how to engage with planning meetings, City Council decisions, and housing agencies to influence local housing policy.
Plan Ahead for this Popular Event:
Midsummer Nights @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (Thursdays at 6:30pm): For the sixth year running, BKCM’s Midsummer Nights series is bringing four evenings of free music to BKCM’s front stoop in July and August. Curated by NPR Tiny Desk artist and former BKCM Jazz Leadership Fellow Mélanie Jean Baptiste Charles, this year’s lineup is a who’s-who of artists who are transcending genres and revitalizing jazz. Save the dates- July 23rd, July 30th, Aug 6th, & Aug 13th!
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This week’s Insider section below the paywall includes:
• A trendy Prospect Heights seafood spot is set to open later this month • An affordable housing lottery launches in a luxury building in Gowanus • A former retail space gets an epic makeover
