From the monthly archives: May 2006

Extreme Nastiness: Pavilion Edition

By On May 31, 2006 · Leave a Comment

Amidst rumors that the Pavilion Park Slope theater (on Prospect Park West) is closing, seven24 writes in the Park Slope Message Boards: “In 1996 the day the Pavilion opened, I began working the concession stand. Thru my time there I was grossed out on multiple occasions. ”

“The manager at the time demanded the [...]

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When Bees Attack: Sotto Voce Edition

By On May 30, 2006 · Leave a Comment

Nate of the Apiary writes: “Hello, I saw a swarm of angry bees attack Sotto Voce the other day. I have a silly photo narrative of the events up. Thought you would like it.”

Nate narrates: “Thousands of angry and deadly bees attack the restaurant for no good reason. Outdoor patrons scramble for cover. [...]

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What’s Up With the Planes? Answer: FLEET WEEK

By On May 25, 2006 · Leave a Comment


Blue Angels in a Blue Sky

Originally uploaded by Bob Reck.

Ah, that ol’ September 11 feeling, right on 7th Avenue!

steve writes in the Park Slope Message Boards: “has anyone else heard the planes flying low overhead? … I’ve only heard them, not seen them, 2x… [...]

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Yes, But Their Pad Thai Contains 30% Post-Consumer Recycled Material

By On May 25, 2006 · Leave a Comment

Drano writes on the frequently-discussed topic of excessive flyering in the Park Slope Message Boards:

“Just wanted to thank beet for leaving at least 6 menus on the stoop of every single building on PPW the other day. Sushi Master, you also done good. Nice technique, too – not secured or stuck in the [...]

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Have You Seen This Guy?

By On May 23, 2006 · Leave a Comment

… and do you think what he is doing is ethical?

Image source: Stay Free! Magazine

Jake Greene is a professional panhandler and a fixture on Berkeley & 7th. Guestpks writes in the Park Slope Message Boards: “He seems to be friends with everyone! So many people stop by to chat [...]

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Parking Spot Squat on 7th

By On May 18, 2006 · Leave a Comment

What are car owners getting away with in Park Slope?

Monthly rent for a 750-sq-ft apartment in Park Slope: $2500
Hourly “rent” for a 250-sq-ft metered parking space: 25 cents

Did anyone see this or talk to these people? This was reported on Naparstek.com a few days ago:

“On Saturday, a group [...]

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The “Fantastical” Drawings of Bruce Zeines

By On May 16, 2006 · Leave a Comment

At Gallery 64 (64 St. Marks Ave, Park Slope) from May 20 – June 24: “Mr. Zeines’ work has been compared in spirit to William Blake with references to Max Ernst and Hieronymus Bosch. His intensely cross-hatched drawings are driven by the subconscious, drawing the viewer into the artist’s deep personal world.”

The show [...]

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Gehry me all over

By On May 11, 2006 · Leave a Comment

Everyone at Curbed.com is all agog over the new models of the Atlantic Yards project. There seems to be an equal amount of hatin’ and lovin’ in their comments.

What’s your take?

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Finally, something that may lower property values in Brooklyn

By On May 9, 2006 · 1 Comment

Before you drop $950,000 for that handyman’s special in Gowanus/G-Slope/BoCoCa East, you might want to consider the likelihood that Brooklyn’s hottest nabe may soon end up at the bottom of the Gowanus canal.

Alex Tingle’s GoogleMaps-flood data mashup lets you set different global warming sea levels and watch as New York City [...]

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How Many Thai Restaurants Can One Neighborhood Sustain?

By On May 4, 2006 · Leave a Comment

we were amused by the drink menu at Beet

Originally uploaded by Alvina.

Updates:

Mango Thai has not closed down, but the garlic seitan isn’t as good as it used to be, according to 8thandprez.

Beet is (still) not the suck.

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