Opening—Canyon Coffee & Ellie's Cafe! Plus, Busting Wine Myths & Prospect Park gets a makeover
Also this week: Board game Thursday, a floral design workshop, and a family dance party!
Openings:
Ellie’s Cafe, from the team behind O’Rita’s Roasters has opened at 175 Prospect Ave, in the former No Filter Coffee space. Welcome to the neighborhood!
LA favorite Canyon Coffee is opening today, March 19th, at the former White Tiger location on 601 Vanderbilt Ave. This independent coffee roaster is based in Echo Park, Los Angeles, and founded in 2016 by partners Ally Walsh and Casey Wojtalewicz - focusing on organic, single-origin coffees that are sustainable and ethically sourced.
Apollo Bagels will soon be opening a manufacturing/retail space at Industry City.
Closing:
Strong Rope Brewery is closing the doors to their Gowanus taproom after ten years. Their Red Hook location will remain open! We will miss them!
Local News:
Restoration of The Vale in Prospect Park began this week. This $37.5 million, 8-acre project, which aims to transform key landscapes in Prospect Park’s Northeast corner, is the single largest capital allocation to Prospect Park since Lakeside in 2010-13.
Prospect Heights resident Kim “Ejae” Eun-jae, the voice behind the lead character in “KPop Demon Hunters,” takes home an Oscar!
Park Slope Civic Council is seeking host homes for the Park Slope Sustainability House Tour, which was a sold out event last year: “Our goal is to feature homes that are charming, welcoming, and thoughtfully cared for. We hope to showcase homes that reflect the character and warmth that make our neighborhood so special”. Park Slope Living is proud to be a media sponsor of this event again this year!
Some neighbors are urging the state to step in and speed up remediation for a contaminated site tied to the Gowanus Green development.
Business Buzz:
BKHL, The Parlour is now hosting Board Game Thursdays! They invite guests to enjoy a more relaxed and social side of their tea room with board games, fresh baked goods, and their perfectly brewed teas. In lieu of traditional afternoon tea service, Thursdays feature a casual à la carte menu alongside their well-known selection of freshly brewed teas, served in a selection of vintage mugs. Guests can choose from a growing library of vintage board games, new strategic favorites, and social games-offering something for every kind of table. The next game night is on March 19th from 3-9pm. $15. Walk-ins welcome - book here to ensure a table. And they now offer Vegan tiers on weekends! [Sponsored]
The Parlour, A Speak’teasy hidden under the stoop at 69 7th Avenue, Park Slope.
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Book ahead— Tuesday March 31st, 7:30-9pm: Join us for a Community Night at Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club 🎉 We’re bringing together the community from Park Slope Living + Cobble Hill Collective for a relaxed evening of shuffleboard, drinks, and meeting fellow neighbors in person. We’ve reserved lanes (yes, free games!) so you can hang out and play a few rounds with locals & our team! More details here
Coming soon also— Thursday April 23rd, 7-9pm*: We’re partnering with The Shaka Club to host a fun and welcoming community happy hour for locals in their 30s & 40s at 390 Social in Park Slope. If you’ve been looking for a way to meet new local friends, this event is designed to make that easy and relaxed. Instead of traditional networking or awkward mixers, Shaka Club uses their “Speed Intros” format - small rotating groups that make it easy to meet everyone attending in a natural way. Use code PARKSLOPE for 15% off. Paid Park Slope Pulse subscribers get 50% off tickets - see promo code details here.
Thursday, March 19th (Today):
Jellycat & Friends Happy Hour @ Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store, 5-7pm: Join Annie’s for the cutest happy hour yet! There will be face painting, a creative activity station with our friends at Klutz, a photobooth & bring your own Jellycat show & tell. PLUS a lucky draw for one Bashful Cream Bunny someone will be able to take home that night! FREE.
Wine Myth Buster @ Terre, 6-8pm: For years, wine has been caught in the crossfire of wellness trends, headlines, and half-truths. But what’s really inside a glass of wine? Terre is hosting a myth-busting evening with wine educator MariaPia De Pasquale, PhD, to explore the science, stories, and realities behind wine. The evening will cover polyphenols and what they actually are, how wine interacts with the body, what makes natural wine different and why not all wines are created equal. Expect a relaxed conversation, thoughtful tastings, and delicious food pairings along the way. Reserve on OpenTable.
Friday, March 20th:
An Evening of Ukrainian Songs — A Charity Concert @ Kvartira, 7:30pm: Some music speaks loudly. Some speaks quietly — and stays with us longer. This concert, held in an independent international bookstore, nonprofit, lending library, and community space, will feature Ukrainian music performed live, with proceeds supporting Ukrainian charitable efforts. $39.19.
Saturday, March 21st:
Reading Resistance @ The Old Stone House: Rur, 11am-1pm: Welcome to Reading Resistance, a series of plays at the Old Stone House that explore theater as a form of resistance. Listen to classic plays and new works read by world-class actors. Bask in whimsical visuals provided by animation, projection, and puppetry. March’s theme is resistance to unregulated AI. $12.51.
Sunday, March 22nd:
Give Her Flowers @ Mockingbird (March 22nd, 5-7pm): This is a creative, feel good gathering centered on beauty, intention, and community. This experience is equal parts social and hands on workshop, designed as a space to connect, create, and celebrate one another. The workshop will begin with an opening mixer where guests can arrive, mingle, and enjoy a complimentary mocktail included with each ticket. From there, you’ll move into a guided floral workshop where you’ll create your own hand bouquet, with step by step instruction and time to make your arrangement feel personal and expressive. $77.99.
Knit Together @ Farm.One, 4pm: Knitting is a mindful and relaxing activity that is so fun to do with friends! Come spend some quality time working on your knitting or crochet projects, getting inspired, and making connections. All skill levels are welcome, and we’ll help you cast on and knit your first stitches if you’re looking to learn! FREE.
Family Dance Party @ Rikud Studio, 3-5pm: Brooklyn-based father & son duo @saintjamesjoy will DJ this family dance party! Snacks are included and drinks are available for purchase. $15.
Monday, March 23rd:
Queer To Tell: A Storytelling Series @ Ginger’s Bar, 7pm: Come join Ginger’s to celebrate 1 year of the Queer To Tell: a Storytelling Series residency! The show will be hosted by the effervescent Tits Morality and feature 5 LGBTQIA+ storytellers from our past year of shows. The show will run about an hour and a half, with a 10 minute intermission. $12.50.
Plan Ahead for These Popular Events:
Park Slope Historic Churches Walking Tour (Saturday, March 28, 1:30 to 3:30 pm): Park Slope’s houses of worship tell the story of the community that built them. They show the work of the families, immigrants, and leaders who shaped this neighborhood. The guided tour gives you a close look at that history and the beautiful architecture of each of these spaces. Participants will visit four houses of worship in small groups. At each stop, a member of the congregation will lead a tour and share the building’s story. $30/ $25 members.
Gowanus Current @ Nitehawk Cinema (April 13th, 7pm)*: One year after its world premiere, Nitehawk Cinema will screen Gowanus Current, a documentary that centers on the lengthy and divisive Gowanus rezoning process. Local filmmakers Jamie Courville and Chris Reynolds shot the film over the course of 10 years. There will be a discussion after the film moderated by journalist Brian Dunleavy. Tickets available here.
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Slope Steal of the Week 💰
LUYA Omakase & Wine Bar is celebrating their 1 year anniversary!
From March 30 – April 2, they’re showing they’re appreciation by offering:
✨ One complimentary Omakase course
🥂 One complimentary drink (wine, beer, or sake)
Check out details here.
✨ Secret Slope ✨
This week’s Insider section below the paywall includes:
A Gowanus waterfront building is getting 3 new exciting businesses: a popular LIC-based brewery with outdoor seating, a natural wine shop (whose Park Slope owners you may know already!), and a hands-on design studio for kids and families • A new housing lottery launch (apply by March 23) with studio apartments starting at $903/month