Openings- Electric Lotus Tattoo, Lincoln Station, & Pies 'n' Thighs! Plus, Craft & Climb & a neighborhood singles mixer.
Also happening this week: bingo night, birding, space puns & free cocktails
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Local News:
Openings:
Electric Lotus Tattoo, a new Park Slope Tattoo Parlor, is now open at the former location of Earth & Me. “After 10 Years of being located in Fort Greene we have moved to North Park Slope!! Marking 25 years in Business we are Grateful to all of our Customers, Neighbors and Friends along the way…Starting this New Chapter at 233 5th Avenue.”
As updated last week (tip off from The Infatuation), Pies ‘n’ Thighs is coming to Park Slope! The Williamsburg favorite is opening a second location at 224 Flatbush Ave (former Pecking House location). Pies ‘n’ Thighs is owned by Sarah Sanneh (also co-founder of Heaps Ice Cream in Park Slope).
From the Pies ‘n’ Thighs team: “The restaurant is slated to open in early 2026 – just in time to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Best known for serving some of the city’s best fried chicken, buttery biscuits, and decadent desserts, Pies ‘n’ Thighs has received numerous accolades over the years, including Best Fried Chicken and Best Biscuit in America by Food & Wine, The Absolute Best Fried Chicken and Best Donut in New York by New York Magazine, and has collected high-profile fans ranging from Martha Stewart (“The best fried chicken I’ve ever had”) to Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys, who once mentioned Pies ‘n’ Thighs in a rhyme.”
Coffee shop & cafe Lincoln Station, from the founders of Al Di La Trattoria, opened last week in the former Bare Burger space. Take a first look here!
Wells Fargo on 5th Avenue & Sterling has opened- thanks to The Other 5th for sharing!.
Closings:
No Filter Coffee closed on Jan 7th. They will be missed! The new owners will keep the cool gothic aesthetic of the space.
Daily Dose Juice Bar on 12th street has closed. We’re sorry to see them go!
Local News:
Community note: Following a fatal incident at Methodist Hospital, local leaders and hospital officials emphasized that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the community, while neighbors expressed shock and support for staff and patients.
After almost 20 years in Park Slope, VSpot Restaurant is now opening on weekends only “to continue serving you the quality you deserve…this adjustment allows us to remain sustainable while putting our full energy into the days we can serve you best”.
PureGym, previously Blink Fitness, received more than two dozen violations from The New York City Fire Department for their scan-to-exit system. The system was recently installed at the Park Slope location.
Street Easy has named Windsor Terrace one of the Top 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch in 2026.
Wondering how to best advocate for yourself & your community in a non-election year? Check out this guide.
So many of you were interested in why we lost so many restaurants in 2025. To learn about how our new mayor can give local businesses a boost, read Eater’s “The Mayor Loves Mom-and-Pops. Here’s His Plan to Actually Save Them."
Property of the Week: We have 2 this week!
A former Greater New York Savings Bank building has been listed as a private residence in Park Slope, reimagined as a grand, multi-level home that retains striking architectural details from its banking days - including high ceilings and stately layout.
Interior designers and media veterans Pilar Guzmán (former EIC of Condé Nast Traveler & Martha Stewart Living, currently the editorial director of Oprah Daily, and Chris Mitchell (a longtime publisher for Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and GQ), sold their Carroll Street brownstone for about $9 million - a beautifully renovated historic home.
Local Business Buzz:
Local restaurants Lore & Alta Calidad are featured in Michelin Guide’s New York City Winter Restaurant Week 2026.
Cambodian Restaurant Hop’s residency at Runner Up ends in two weeks in order to focus on planning their new space in Red Hook - backed by Red Hook Tavern owner Bill Durney. Visit them before January 25th.
The recently opened Il Leone ranked third in The Infatuation’s “NYC’s Best Neapolitan Pizzas, Ranked.”
Trini Treats Queens is the newest vendor to join the Park Slope Farmer’s Market lineup! Stop by to welcome them and try some delicious Trinidadian eats.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you next Thursday!
-Mychal
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Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out—reserve tickets early!
Thursday, Jan 15th:
Singles Sugar & Spirits Mixer @ Whisk and Whiskey, 7pm: Just a bar, everyone single. Because the world in 2025 is all about meeting IRL, not on dating apps! Nestled in the heart of Park Slope, Whisk & Whiskey is a cozy cocktail bar and bakery designed for connection. Known for signature cocktails, curated whiskeys, and playful house-made treats, the vibe is warm, inviting, and just right for mingling. Expect an exclusive drink special crafted just for this event — the perfect icebreaker for new connections. $20 GA/$30 at the door (female GA sold out, but tickets will be available at the door)!
1980’s Improv Challenge @ Young Ethel’s, 7pm: Enjoy this improv competition and lots of very fun clips from the 80’s at this woman-owned neighborhood bar. FREE.
Friday, January 16th:
Reading Resistance: Grey Rock @ The Old Stone House, 7pm: 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. Grey Rock follows a retired widower in Palestine, once imprisoned for his political protest. Wrestling with despair, he searches history for some event that united the world and decides it was the moon landing in 1969. He begins building a rocket in his backyard. Tickets start at $12.51.
Craft & Climb Night @ Brooklyn Bouldering Project, 7-9pm: Spark joy and create connections at BBP’s Craft & Climb night. They’ll provide supplies for you to create this month’s project - stickers! This event is perfect for anyone looking to get crafty and connect with others in the community that enjoy hand-made goodies. Once you’re done creating, stick around and enjoy the climbing. Create your stickers for free with purchase of Day Pass- $32.
1 Year Anniversary Party @ Mockingbird, 7pm: Come celebrate a year of Mockingbird Zero-Proof Cocktail Bar with live music, raffles, and glass of bubbly! They are excited to be celebrating 1 year of Mockingbird! As part of Dry January, they will be hosting their very first birthday party and having a night of giveaways, DJs, live band, and specialty drinks. FREE (waitlist only).
Sunday, January 18th:
Birding in Peace @ Green-Wood Cemetery, 7:15am: Experience Green-Wood before their gates open to the public and discover some of the birds that call the Cemetery their winter home. For species that migrate south after breeding, Brooklyn is their Miami during the colder months. Led by birding expert Rob Jett, this winter tour offers the chance to spot waterfowl, nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows, finches, and other birds that stick around for the season. $20.
Tuesday, January 20th:
Bingo Night @ Farm.One, 7pm: BINGO NIGHT. Need we say more? Come by for a chance to win fun prizes and hang out at your favorite neighborhood farm. Hosted by the beloved Mickey Nolan. FREE.
Astronomy on Tap NYC @ Somethin’ Else Brooklyn (City Point), 7pm: Astronomy on Tap NYC brings professional astronomers and space enthusiasts out of the lecture hall and into local pubs for fun, accessible talks, games, and Q&A. No science background required, just curiosity (a love of space puns doesn’t hurt). FREE.
Wednesday, January 21st:
Live Bluefin Tuna Cutting @ Luya Omakase & Wine Bar, 5-7pm: Join Luya on for an exclusive Live Tuna Cutting event! Experience the artistry of whole tuna breakdown and enjoy 2 hours of all-you-can-eat tuna, served fresh and expertly prepared. $150—reservation required.
Book Ahead for These Popular Events:
Old Time Square Dance @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (Sunday, January 25 • 6:30 – 8:30PM): BKCM’s community jam series continues with something new this January: their first-ever Old Time Square Dance, led by caller Sargent Seedoo. Open to all ages and levels of experience with square dancing, this community hang is the perfect place to show off your moves or learn your first steps. $15 General Admission, $10 for Students.
Book Club @ Strong Rope Brewery (Gowanus), 6-8pm: Gather round with Strong Rope’s Book Club to discuss this month’s selection alongside a cold beer. Open and free to all! January’s book is First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison with an optional additional book, Girl Meets Boy by Ali Smith. FREE to join- one drink min.
Open Level Ceramics Class @ Still Life Brooklyn (Six week course starting Jan 21st—Wednesdays from 6-9pm)*: Have you taken some sort of Handbuilding course in the past and want to further explore foundational techniques or maybe test your skills on a more complicated ceramic creation you have in mine? If so, the new Open Level Ceramics course at Still life may be perfect for you! In this six week course, Anjuli’s tutorials will focus on a deeper understanding and control of fundamental handbuilding techniques such as slabs, coils, pinch, and glazing. You are also encouraged to push yourself creatively and technically developing your ceramics projects. $480.
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This week: Freelance Content Creators, Manager, Marketing + Communications, Technology Services Director - all for large organizations based locally. Operations Co-ordinator for a local business founded in Park Slope and quickly growing!
Slope Steal Of The Week 💰
Free cocktails at Bar Louise for the month of January!
Come in Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday in January and you’ll get a house cocktail, on the house! Try out the new drinks, new food menu, and rediscover this cozy bar in the winter time. One per guest. Must purchase at least one other item!
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This week’s Insider section by Park Slope Living includes:
A popular beer spot opening up their 2nd location in Park Slope • The latest housing lottery launches and Gowanus & Greenwood Heights development updates
