Summer Openings- Mash Inn Beer Counter, Hidden Rivers Beer Garden, Apapachó, Sushi Counter, & more!
Plus— Brooklyn Pride Events all week long, NY Philharmonic in the Park, and a jazz age lawn party.
Openings: 🎉
Hidden Rivers Beer Garden— a craft beer, wine and cocktail bar featuring 12 rotating taps—opened Tuesday in Gowanus at 291 Nevins Street between Sackett and Union Streets.
Hidden Rivers Beer Garden Mash Inn Beer Counter will soon open at 1215 8th Ave at the corner of 8th Ave and 13th St . The spot comes from the team behind Gold Star Beer Counter in Prospect Heights, owned and operated by the husband-and-wife duo Joshua and Maria Van Horn - widely adored for its laid-back vibe, thoughtful beer selection, and neighborhood-favorite status.
Mexican restaurant Apapachó, from one of the former owners of Alma Negra & a former Fonda employee, will open at 191 5th Avenue between Berkeley Place and Union Street. The restaurant shared with us that opening is slated for Mid-June—stay tuned here for updates!
Sushi Counter opened on June 6th at 452 Dean Street on the corner of Flatbush & Dean Street. Known for bringing Australian-style budget-friendly sushi hand rolls— priced at $5 for a roll or 3 for $12— to Manhattan and Brooklyn. They also have locations in the West Village, East Village, Williamsburg, & Upper East Side. Also check out our list of lunch spots for $15 or under
Oren’s, a new sandwich shop, will open in the fall at 122 7th Avenue between President & Carroll Streets in the space previously occupied by La Bagel Delight. Owner Oren Lund gave Park Slope Pulse some insight on what to expect from the new shop:
“The space will be familiar and welcoming—nothing precious or fancy. The menu will be small, and responsive to the community. We’ll be serving only the healthiest, sustainable and delicious foods that we feed our own family. Sandwiches will feature beautifully cooked food on our own bread. Salads will be vibrant and varied. Everything will be made from scratch. Initially, the focus will be on lunch service, with breakfast service added later.”
Paid subscribers: scroll down to see a sneak preview of the new menu in the “Secret Slope” Insider section!
Autumn’s Attic, a trans-owned Antique-Vintage-Retro shop, opened this week at 152 9th Street between 2nd and 3rd Aves.
Veterinary Eye Center of NYC opened their third NYC location in Park Slope at 451 5th Avenue between 9th and 10th street. They specialize in veterinary ophthalmology for furry friends, making eye care more accessible for pets throughout Brooklyn.
Local News: 🗞️
Happy Pride, Brooklyn! Scroll down to Our Top Weekly Picks to see some of the biggest pride events this week, and be sure to keep up to date with daily happenings here.
Brooklyn-based playwright Bess Wohl made history on Sunday night when she won the Tony Award for Best Play for “Liberation”. Out of the four women who have won the awards, only two of them were from Brooklyn. Congrats, Bess!
Brooklyn Bridge Park has announced their “Movies with a View” summer lineup. Film screenings include Hamilton, When Harry Met Sally, Jurassic Park, Bridesmaids, and more!
The 137 year old Carroll Street Bridge in Gowanus, one of only four of its kind in the United States, will re-open on Monday after a five-year rehabilitation effort
Brooklyn state Senator Jabari Brisport, who represents parts of Prospect Heights, Fort Greene, Downtown Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy, told haters to “give up” as an annual resolution recognizing June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State was passed. Brisport is the first openly-gay person of color to serve in the state Senate, and one of two openly-queer state Senators currently in office.
Business Buzz: Sweet Treat Edition! 🍦
Check out these spots for a delicious summer treat in the neighborhood!
Auntie Anne’s has joined the Cinnabon & Carvel family at their 5th Ave location! They are so excited to bring their famous pretzels and snacks to the Park Slope community.
Stop by for your favorite sweet treats, warm soft pretzels, refreshing frozen drinks, and delicious ice cream—all under one roof.
Bring the whole family to their location at 48 5th Ave between Bergen and Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 [Sponsored]. 💙🥨🍦🍥
Gertie has partnered with Biddrina Gelato on a special gelato flavor with chunks of their babka swirled throughout!
Iranian restaurant Sofreh is launching their our first-ever frozen yogurt flavor: saffron rosewater, inspired by traditional Persian ice cream. Plus, there will be monthly rotating flavors you can swirl in— this month is sour cherry!
Sofreh has launched their first frozen yogurt flavor Any soccer fans out there? ⚽️ Check out this roundup of the best spots to catch the World Cup in the neighborhood. And if soccer isn’t your thing— go for the food and drink specials! See you there.
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Thursday, June 11th:
LGBTQIA+ Movie Night: THE BIRDCAGE @ Old Stone House, 7pm: Watch a movie under the stars in celebration of Pride Month! Drag, mistaken identity, and messy family politics are all on glittery display in this hilarious and heart-warming piece of queer cinema. FREE- RSVP recommended.
Friday, June 12th:
NY Philharmonic in the Park @ Prospect Park, 8-10pm: Enjoy an evening under the stars at Prospect Park for the annual New York Philharmonic Concert in the Park, presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer in partnership with NYC Parks and Prospect Park Alliance. Conductor Elim Chan leads a festive program featuring Principal Cellist Carter Brey performing Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto No. 1, alongside music by Copland and Ravel. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. FREE.
NY Philharmonic in the Park
Weekend Event:
Pride Weekend @ Vanderbilt Open Streets (June 13th & 14th, 12-10pm): Prospect Heights celebrates PRIDE with a two day celebration on Vanderbilt Avenue! Join them for two days celebrating NYC’s vibrant queer community with Branded Saloon! Watch IG for more details to be revealed. FREE.
Saturday, June 13th:
The 21st Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party @ Governor’s Island, 11am-5pm*: This historically sold-out experience attracts thousands of time travelers each year who come together to discover the music and zeitgeist of the 1920s. Founded and hosted by Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, it offers a unique, interactive opportunity to celebrate one of the most colorful - and fun - epochs in American history. $59+.
Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade @ 5th Avenue, 7:30-10pm: Capping off a full slate of events on Brooklyn Pride Day, the Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue from Lincoln Place and Eighth Street. The only evening parade in the Northeast, the street will be filled with organizations showing up to march in support of the amazing and vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. Make sure to come early because the sidewalks are sure to be packed with people from across the five boroughs! FREE.
Sunday, June 14th:
Drag Story Hour @ Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store, 11am & 2pm: Join Annie’s for an 11am story hour and 2pm face painting, then stick around and enjoy Open Streets and Brooklyn Pride! There will be face painting and lots of colorful fun. FREE.
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Concert in the Catacombs- America/Beautiful 250 @ Green-Wood Cemetery (June 18-20)*: The Angel’s Share brings distinctive music performances to Green-Wood’s most atmospheric spaces. This program features pianist Min Kwon performing selections from America/Beautiful, her sweeping project that invited over eighty composers from across the country to reimagine “America the Beautiful” through their own histories, traditions, and visions of the United States. $92.79.
Puppetworks’ Bizarre Bazaar Moving Sale (June 19th, 11am-evening): After 35 years in the neighborhood, Puppetworks is moving. Support them as they transition to their new home by taking a look at all the goodies they have for purchase— puppets, posters, prints, fabrics, books, toys, sets, and more! Plenty of treasures at all price points (including free) for adults and kids alike! Help Puppetworks lighten their load on the way to their next adventure! FREE to attend.
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This week’s Insider section below the paywall includes:
A sneak peak of the menu for Oren’s sandwich shop opening this fall • An 85-unit apartment tower is taking the place of a former neighborhood BBQ spot • A new coffee shop inside a popular Park Slope bar quietly opened over the weekend • A $6.75 million townhome newly listed on the market has a surprisingly devout history
