anyone know of a good one?

something casual, moderately priced drinks, glory holes, and dancing after midnight? and nothin ghetto like 'chocolate factory' kthx.






Does anyone know about this? Has anyone done it? The tub in my crib is kinda yucky so I n ever want to take a bath. I was thinking about just replacing the tub but then a friend told me about the re-enameling but didn't have any info on it really. I guess my 2 main questions are how much does it cost and is it good/worth it or is it better to just get a whole new tub?






a good falafel?

most places scare me but ive been craving one.






Looking to plan a special 40th birthday party and could use some help with a venue, music, food, drinks, etc. Anybody have any good experiences with a professional in the neighborhood?

Also, any recommendations for places for 20-30 people? Thanks.






I feel really bad for the poor guy - but couldn't help laughing.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0106091vail1.html






A few days ago, I was in the emergency room for severe abdominal pains. They suspected appendicitis, but after a CAT scan revealed nothing, and I felt better, they allowed me to go.
I want to go to a homeopath, acupuncturist, and/or herbalist for further investigation. Anybody have someone very qualified that they can recommend to me?
...would be even better if they accepted Blue Cross/Blue Shield






I don't know if this was already posted, sorry if it was, but the building right next to 95 south (north of it) between lincoln and st. john's is totally gutted. walls, floors, everything gone and there were tons of guys inside doing renov.

any idea what's going in? at first i thought it was a franklin entrance for franklin park, but it seemed too far south.






Well, cold enough fer ya? If your sitting around your apartment worrying about the economy and property values, you might as well do it as a group. So break out your WIPs and get busy. To RSVP for Knit PH, join us on Meetup.com. It's FREE!
http://www.meetup.com/KnitPH/

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Knit PH at Prospect Perk Cafe
Happy New Year! If you call your late Christmas gifts "Inauguration Gifts" you might be able to sneak them in. Knit PH meet at Prospect Perk Cafe, from 7:00 until 9:00 every second Tuesday of the month.

Prospect Perk Cafe is conveniently located between the 7th Av "Q" stop and the G.A.P. "2/3" stop on the corner of Sterling Place and Flatbush. They have hot-pressed and cold sandwiches, fine teas, hot cocoa, coffee, pastries... and of course, knitting. So stop in on your way home and sit a while.

For more information about Prospect Perk Cafe visit their website:
http://www.prospectperkcafe.com

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Knit PH at Freddy's Bar
Beer and balls anyone? Freddy's backroom has wide tables that are perfect for sewing sweaters and blankets. Hang with the gang and knit your ass off with a frosty beverage. Freddy's Bar has beer on tap, bottled beer, wine, wine from a box, and bunch of mixed drinks that I can't pronounce. Always available on this night: swift, wool winder, yardage counter and good conversation. Crocheters are welcomed and men are encouraged.

Knit PH meets at Freddy's backroom every 3rd Sunday each month from 7:00 up until around 9:00-ish, or when ever you've had enough to drink. Freddy's Bar is located at the corner of Dean Street and 6th Avenue, near Pacific/Atlantic Station and Bergen 2/3 stop, right down the street from the 78th Precinct. Getting there is easier than getting arrested.

For more information about Freddy's and other crafty events visit their website:
http://www.freddysbackroom.com

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Check out some of our local Brooklyn craft groups.

Park Slope Knitting Circle:
http://knitting.meetup.com/937/

Flatbush Stitch n' Bitch:
http://www.meetup.com/Flatbush-Stitch-n-Bitch/

Brooklyn KraftHaus:
http://craftswap.meetup.com/66/

Church of Craft, New York:
http://churchofcraft.org/category/all-chapters/new-york/






Hi,

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good barber shop? I went to the place on 7th a little while ago and although it was a classic, old time barber shop, I wasn't that impressed.

I'm looking for a place where I don't have to wait a half hour and the barber actually listens to you before they start cutting.

Thanks in advance for suggestions!






The Bell House, a new music hall in Gowanus owned by a Park Slope couple, will open their doors to kids and families on Sundays in January and February.

The venue will have everything you could need to make it through a winter afternoon with children - live music, a bouncy castle, lots of room to run around, food, and, best of all - a full bar for parents.

Here is the info: http://www.thebellhouseny.com/bellhouserocks/.






Hey all,

This may be premature but I'll be signing my lease soon for a new place in Prospect Heights. I'm moving from the upper west side (please! not in the face!) so I'm somewhat familiar with nyc in general but not Brooklyn whatsoever.

Any recommendations as far as conveniences like laundry, groceries, etc?
Same for ISP, or anything else ya can think of! What places do I just have to visit when I first move in?

Thanks everyone!






Anyone know why there were upwards of 12 cop cars on Fiske Pl last night around 10pm or so? Kind of freaked me out, and cops were roaming all up and down Fiske, Garfield and Carroll for a while, then they were all milling about laughing for a bit, then they all left. Weird!






(cross-posted in Park Slope forum)

Hey guys -

Haven't seen any mention of this place yet so I wanted to give it a shout. I stopped in last weekend being drawn in by the big "WE HAVE STUMPTOWN COFFEE" scribbled on the A-frame out front. Having seen this space go from a mediocre sandwich place to a mediocre coffee shop I went in with low expectations. As such, I was much more than pleasantly surprised.

The whole place has been newly decorated with vintage electronics and knick-knacks - has a kind of "quirky uncle's attic" feel to it. A couple overstuffed couches were there too.

I would lay down my life for the pressed coffee at Southside, and am really particular - but this was really quality stuff too. I just had coffee so I can't vouch for their espresso drinks or tea. They also had Blue Sky Bakery muffins which got me even more excited.

Anyhow - it's really cool to see someone in that space putting forth a solid effort at excellence and all around good vibe-iness. I think there's a large enough difference in the atmosphere for Roots and Southside to co-exist a mere block and a half apart - so show the new place some love if you get the chance. The owner's name is Jamey and he was super nice - he also told me they'll be having live music every weekend. Here's their website - which doesn't have too much for now: www.rootscafebrooklyn.com

To conclude: Roots Cafe is a great new spot - tell your friends.

- Sam






Hey guys -

Haven't seen any mention of this place yet so I wanted to give it a shout. I stopped in last weekend being drawn in by the big "WE HAVE STUMPTOWN COFFEE" scribbled on the A-frame out front. Having seen this space go from a mediocre sandwich place to a mediocre coffee shop I went in with low expectations. As such, I was much more than pleasantly surprised.

The whole place has been newly decorated with vintage electronics and knick-knacks - has a kind of "quirky uncle's attic" feel to it. A couple overstuffed couches were there too.

I would lay down my life for the pressed coffee at Southside, and am really particular - but this was really quality stuff too. I just had coffee so I can't vouch for their espresso drinks or tea. They also had Blue Sky Bakery muffins which got me even more excited.

Anyhow - it's really cool to see someone in that space putting forth a solid effort at excellence and all around good vibe-iness. I think there's a large enough difference in the atmosphere for Roots and Southside to co-exist a mere block and a half apart - so show the new place some love if you get the chance. The owner's name is Jamey and he was super nice - he also told me they'll be having live music every weekend. Here's their website - which doesn't have too much for now: www.rootscafebrooklyn.com

To conclude: Roots Cafe is a great new spot - tell your friends.

- Sam






My bestfriend and partner was adopted out of Greece at a very young
age. We have found and reunited her with her family approximately 8
years ago. We have purchased every Cd learning tapes available and
she has learned quite a bit going to visit every year however was hoping
to find someone who might be able to do a one on one speaking session
perhaps once a week or so - are there any greeks out there willing to
do this and what fee would you ask for such sessions? Am in the park
slope 16th street area. Thank you for any input.







This is so cute I had to post it.

CHILDHOOD SWEETHEARTS' ROMANTIC ADVENTURE
Girl, 7 and boy, 6, try to elope to Africa

German chidlren nabbed – with witness, 5 – at train station
Jan 06, 2009 04:30 AM
Comments on this story (11)
REUTERS NEWS AGENCY
BERLIN–Two young German sweethearts trying to elope to Africa were thwarted by police at the train station in Hanover.

The couple, 7-year-old Anna-Lena and 6-year-old Mika, had planned their getaway with Anna-Lena's 5-year-old sister Anna-Bell while their parents slept off New Year's Eve celebrations.

With suitcases packed with sunglasses, swimsuits, summer clothes, stuffed toys and some food, the trio took a streetcar to the central station to board a train to the airport. A guard, concerned to see the three young children waiting on their own, called police.

"What struck us was that the little ones were completely on their own and that they had lots of swimming gear with them," said Holger Jureczko, a police spokesperson.

He described Mika and Anna-Lena as "sweethearts" who had "decided to get married in Africa where it is warm." The boy had once been to Italy and convinced the girl that Africa would be even warmer.

Anna-Lena told the German television station RTL: "We wanted to get married and so we just thought: 'Let's go there.' "

Asked why they failed to let their parents know, the children said they thought they would not be gone for long.

Anna-Lena's mother, who was not identified, said she had known nothing of the plan. "I'm still in a state of shock. I thought, 'I'm playing a part in a bad movie.' "

The police told the trio it would be difficult to get to Africa without money or tickets and instead gave them a tour of the police station before handing them over to their parents.
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/562200






Hi,

My gf and a few other friends love to snowboard!

We mainly hit the Creek a few days a week. Are there any other snowboarders / skiers in the area who would like to ride? We usually split the cost of a zip car and head up to the mountain.

We leave between 10 am and 2pm during the week. it depends on who gets out the latest. On the weekend, we try to leave around 9am - 10 am.

You can check me at:

www.myspace.com/cityrider






Do you have kids that use Greenwood Playground or dogs you walk along East 5th Street? That exit is crazy. The drivers come off the Prospect Expressway fast and fly through the light. Here is an online petition.

This petition was circulated on paper during the summer and early fall (it
was out at Little Tonnino's for a while). It has been sent to Community Board 7 and various elected officials.
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/11218/petition.html






So, I am feeling a little sad about not going down to D.C. for the inauguration. Anyone know of any parties happening locally?






See above poll.

Here's the required reading before you vote:
http://www.brooklynian.com/forums/viewtopic.p.....postorder=asc&start=0






How early do I need to get on the F train on a wednesday morning so that its not packs, or almost packed. So I might get a seat even? I HATE the subway and get really anxious on it sometimes. Anyhow I could take the R instead.
opinions?






Very interesting.

http://pw1.netcom.com/~rogermw/Y2038.html






http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=00c_1231171447






Anybody able to recommend a reasonable and reliable electrician to install some light fixtures for me?






http://www.fanboy.com/2009/01/love-saves-the-.....rtbreak-for-a-fanboy.html






-talks about working at Spike Lee's store in the 90's and was able to forge relationships in the film industry:


http://clintonhillchill.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/faces-in-the-hood3/






Hello all,

My roommate's brother recently moved to Park Slope last summer. In such a short span, he has already found himself among the unemployed multitudes. Seeing as how I don't want to hear anymore arguments between my roommate and his brother about him getting a job, I was curious to know if anyone knew of any places hiring in the slope.

He's college educated (artside degree, can't remember in what) and he's a strong lad so he could do manual work labor. Retail would be great as well.

Thanks for your time.






anyone fair and reachable?






i saw that tiny space on 16th st right around the corner from 9th ave (behind the 24 hour deli) has a new business of mediterranean food coming soon. they built a little wooden porch outside and put some plastic walls around it. it looks nice but i wonder how much it will really help. thats just such a weird place for a business. i’ve seen so many different businesses come and go in that space for years and nothing there seems to get a lot of customers or last more than a year. so i'll be curious if that little wooden porch makes any difference






Does anyone know of a good, trustworthy computer hardware repair person in the area? I have a broken external drive that I believe can be fixed...but I don't want to bring it to someone that will rip me off and/or steal my files.

Thanks.




FYI - Push-in Muggings in the 'Hood
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Locticians?
Wtf is the deal with gas ovens
desperately seeking workout buddy for Body Reserve
Just brought the girls back from Kiki's
The so called Presidedent elect
relationship advice
relationship advice
monkeys in diapers in stores rationale
How are you fighting these Sunday night blues?
Cornelius - new bar on Vandy
Does anyone else hate their neighbors as much as I do?
My Sweet Tuxedo Cat Needs a Foster Home (Caseopele rec)
flatbush gardens
laser hair removal near park slope
Looking for the name of a Diner on Washinton Ave
Graphic Designer Needed for Website
Connecting computer to TV?
How Stupid Things Have Become!
Crappy Movies Not Worth Watching/Renting
What is the dealio?
What is the dealio?

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