Happy Small Business Saturday!

The Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District (Fifth Avenue between Dean and 18th Streets, and nearby side-street businesses) has hundreds of restaurants, bars and boutiques to discover on this Small Business Saturday! Come down to see what Fifth has to offer and stay for our tree lighting event: 6:30 pm at S'Nice (3rd St and Fifth Avenue). There will music by the MS 51 Chorus, Rolie Polie Guacamole and Puppetry Arts, hot chocolate, candy canes and Santa! Plus, many businesses will be staying open late and doing a little something special!

Then, we'll be making Fifth Avenue the place to shop, eat and drink for the next 3 Saturdays until Christmas (we're calling it "Festive Fifth"). Stores will stay open later, carolers will stroll the strip and Santa will be making stops along the avenue in an antique car.

Participating merchants (in formation):

ACME Wines and Spirits (487 Fifth Avenue)
Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store (232 Fifth Avenue)
Backyard (388 Fifth Avenue)- $5 Whiskey & Hot Apple Cider!
Balance Life (624 Fifth Avenue)
Bay River Wine & Liquors (539 Fifth Avenue)
Bhoomki (158 Fifth Avenue)
Bicycle Habitat (476 Fifth Avenue)
Bierkraft (191 Fifth Avenue)
Bogota Latin Bistro (191 Fifth Avenue)
Brooklyn Industries (206 Fifth Avenue)
Chair-Man (176 Fifth Avenue)
Chip Shop (383 Fifth Avenue)
Chocolate Room (86 Fifth Avenue) -open till midnight!
Cog and Pearl (190 Fifth Avenue)
Culture (331 Fifth Avenue)
Diana Kane (229b Fifth Avenue)
Du Jour Bakery (365 Fifth Avenue)
Dumplings & Things (375b Fifth Avenue)
E Lingerie (140 Fifth Avenue)
Eidolon (233 Fifth Avenue)
Eleven Consignment Boutique (70 Fifth Avenue)
Enz's (171 Fifth Avenue)
Galaxy Comics and Collectibles (429 Fifth Avenue)
Goldy & Mac (219 Fifth Avenue)
Goorin Brothers (195b Fifth Avenue)
Ground Floor Gallery (343 5th Street)
Guvnor's Vintage Thrift (178 Fifth Avenue)
Has Beans (620 Fifth Avenue)
Items of Interest (60 Fifth Avenue)
Jonathan Blum's Storefront Studio Space (285 Fifth Avenue)
L'Albero dei gelati (341 Fifth Avenue)- Panettone tasting in the afternoon!
La Casa Artisanal (512 Fifth Avenue)
Le Pain Quotidien (239 Fifth Avenue)
Life Boutique Thrift (515 Fifth Avenue)
Lullaby Baby (488 Fifth Avenue)
Milan Optique (83 Fifth Avenue)
Park Slope Eye (682 Union Street)
Picada y Vino (327 Fifth Avenue)
Poppy (217 Fifth Avenue)
Prime Time Liquors (427 Fifth Avenue)
Razor (329 Fifth Avenue)
Red, White and Bubbly (211 Fifth Avenue)
Sip (67 Fifth Avenue)
S'Nice (315 Fifth Avenu)e)
Something Else (208 Fifth Avenue)
Sterling Wines and Spirits (115 Fifth Avenue)
Tabeel Aromatherapy (76 Fifth Avenue)
Teddy (202 Fifth Avenue)- sale plus Lucy Dalton Jewelry!
Sky Ice (63 Fifth Avenue)
Torres Tattoo Parlor (635 Fifth Avenue)

**Donations**

We are thrilled to receive the following support for the tree-lighting event:

Candy Canes: Urbansitter.com
Cookies: Le Pain Quotidien
Hot Chocolate and space for our tree: S'Nice
Popcorn: Popcorn Love

For updated information, go to parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/events/smallbiz2013.

Happy Black Friday!

The holiday shopping season has begun! Sure, we know that the malls and large destination stores will be filled with bargain shoppers, today. But, before heading out, consider this list from Mother Nature Network:

What good does buying locally do? 

-It stimulates the local economy. A 2002 study done in Texas showed that for every $100 that was spent in a chain bookstore, only $13 of it was put back into the local economy. But that same $100 spent at a local, independently owned bookstore put $45 back into the local economy. Think of that next time you're deciding to get your coffee from a large chain or the local corner coffee house.

It helps locals keep their jobs. Most people who work in local businesses live locally. By buying from these places, you help your neighbors keep their jobs and that benefits your whole community. 

Local businesses give back locally. Do you know who sponsors the little league and softball teams in your town? I do. The local corner coffee house, the corner bar, the independent ice cream parlor (is it beginning to sound like I live in Mayberry? It's not a bad comparison). I also know who donates gift certificates and baskets when the PTA is holding an auction or someone is holding a beef and beer night to raise money for a local cancer patient. It's the same businesses that sponsor my sons' sports teams. By supporting these businesses, I help ensure that they can support the community.​ 

It's good for the environment. Less auto emissions occur when you're going only a few blocks (you could even walk or ride your bike) for what you need vs. traveling miles away to a big box store. If enough people buy locally, it could actually prevent a big box store — which usually devours open space and requires new roads to be built — from infiltrating your community. 

If you're buying locally grown food, it’s really good for the environment because you're helping the small farmers keep their farms operational instead of shutting down and selling to developers.

It promotes a sense of community. If you want to get to know your neighbors and others in your community, supporting the local businesses is a great way to do that. Going into my local coffee house is like walking into Cheers. I know the baristas and they know my name; there's one guy who is there every morning who always knows more about what I'm talking about than I do (or so he thinks); I run into other stay-at-home or work-at-home parents during the day; and the coffee is really good.

Make sure to save some of that shopping energy for tomorrow, Small Business Saturday and our tree lighting and late-night shopping event! Park Slope's Fifth Avenue has one of the largest collection of small stores, bars and boutiques in the country!

Above: A video we shot on what Goorin Bros. (195b Fifth Avenue) has to offer this holiday season. Sure, they have multiple locations across the country. But, they are also a family-owned small business that sells many American-Made hats. Check them out!

Happy Thanksgiving!

-from the merchants of Park Slope's Fifth Avenue and the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID.

Oh, and Happy Thanksgivukkah!

Happy Hanukkah

-from the merchants of Fifth Avenue and the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID.

Or is it Thanksgivukkah?

Thanksgiving on Fifth: One Last Chance

There's still time to make plans to visit one of the Fifth Avenue spots, below, for Thanksgiving! Whatever your plans are, though, we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Rest and get ready for Saturday's Festive Fifth events!

Stone Park Cafe

Will be offering a special Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go and, of course, a traditional eat-in option.
There are a limited number of complete dinners available, so email events@stoneparkcafe.com with any questions, or to arrange for your Thanksgiving Dinner To Go ASAP.

THANKSGIVING DINNER TO-GO

serves 12

Organic Free Range Turkey your choice of: Oven Ready 12-14 lb Turkey (brined and trussed, with roasting instructions) OR Sliced, Roasted Breast and Confit Leg (with reheat instructions)

Orange Cranberry Relish
Gravy
Sourdough Chanterelle Stuffing
Pancetta Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$450
15 Parker House Rolls $25

OPTIONAL FIRST COURSE

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup OR Swiss Chard Salad with Garlic, Breadcrumbs, and Parmigiano Reggiano $75

 DESSERT

10" Pumpkin Pie $35
10" Chocolate Pecan Pie $35

Plus, lots of space for large parties at Stone Park and Events at Stone Park!

Benchmark

Dine on three courses on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 1-7 pm) for $65 per guest or take your entire prepped meal home! Chef Jaronik is offering brined, organic, free-range turkeys from upstate New York, ready to pop in the oven, as well as a complete assortment of fully cooked Thanksgiving sides. Save room for Benchmark's homemade pumpkin, caramel apple and bourbon pecan pies. Check Call 718.965.7040 to reserve your spot in our dining room or place your order before 6 pm on Fri., November 22nd for pick up by 8 pm on Wed., Nov 27.

Check out their amazing dine in and take-out menus and make your plans today!

Drinks on the South Side

The Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID's south end will be the place to be on Thanksgiving.

Freddy's will be open from noon until 4am on Thanksgiving with a special on "Wild Turkey" -$1 off. The kitchen will open at 7pm until 2am, serving their usual "Pan Brooklyn" delicacies. All meals $6 or $9.

South will be open Thanksgiving Day starting at 6pm. The bar has been a traditional gathering spot on Thanksgiving Day for residents in the South Slope.

The Chocolate Room

Taking orders for their special Chocolate Pecan Pie (9" pie for $32) and Pumpkin Cheesecake (9" cake for $38.00).  They are accepting orders through Sunday, November 24th, so hurry!

Fort Reno BBQ

Want a Greenmarket fresh Thanksgiving dinner cooked by a Chef and delivered right to your door? FORT RENO BBQ can help! This year they will be getting birds from Di Paola Turkey Farm and slow cooking them overnight in their hickory wood burning smokers. You can drop by and pick yours up on Thanksgiving Day, or they can bring it to you hot and ready to serve. Plus you get all the fixins and veggies to feed the whole family! The whole 12 Pound Bird with all the fixins Feeds 12 adults with leftovers - $425 Half Bird with all the fixins feeds 6 adults with leftovers - $250 You are encouraged to order early to ensure food availability and delivery time. All Thanksgiving inquiries should be sent to fortrenobbq@gmail.com

Leske's

Thanksgiving Hours:

Nov 27th 5am to 8pm
Nov 28th 5am to 5pm <- br="" hours="" special=""> Nov 29th 7am to 8pm <- br="" hours="" special="">

200 Fifth

Hosting their 26th annual all-you-can-eat buffet, which includes corn chowder, au gratin potatoes, traditional turkey, smoked brisket, and more. $29.95 per person, $14.50 per child under 12

A.O.C. Bistro

Will be open at 3:30 pm with an A la carte menu that includes pumpkin soup with white truffle, roasted turkey with veal and chestnut stuffing, and pumpkin pie. More details here

Luscious Food

They'll be open from 10am-1pm with a hearty menu that includes lots of starchy sides like mac n’ cheese and corn spoonbread. Click here for the entire menu.

Miriam

They'll be serving from 2:30-10:30pm with a unique Israeli twist on the traditional turkey and a butternut squash soup with goat cheese and apple croutons.

Palo Santo

Chef Jacques Gautier will be a busy man on Thanksgiving. Palo Santo will be serving from 2-8pm with a four-course seasonal dinner including heritage turkey, meat, fish, and vegetarian options. Cost: $65 per adult, $35 per child

Fleisher's

Sadly, we hear their turkeys are sold out, although they are still the place to go for brining mix and a lot of great meaty side dishes and turkey alternatives. 

Du Jour Bakery

Not only are they preparing a feast to benefit the philippines, they're also busy taking orders for Thanksgiving pies and treats. There are 10 pies, two cheesecakes and some delicious special breads, including Cheddar Chive Biscuits and Sweet Potato Rolls topped with Honey Butter. The menu is available here.  You'd better hurry, though, the deadline for orders is this Sunday, November 24.

Trois Pommes Patisserie

Lots of pies ranging from Apple to Key Lime and even some sides including cranberry sauce with citrus & Grand Marnier ($8.00/pint), Vegetable stuffing with herbs ($16.00/quart) and

Cheddar biscuits ($24/dozen)

Check out their website for more!

A.O.C. Bistro

They'll be open starting at 3:30 pm, serving Pumpkin soup with white truffle, roasted turkey with veal and chestnut stuffing and lots more!

Camelia

Will be open from 12 pm - 10pm! Offering a 3-course meal for $29.95 with a choice of turkey, grilled pork chop or grilled salmon. 

Daisy's Diner

Walk in any time for a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pie. Only $14.95!

Holiday Projections

Just a few more days until Festive Fifth begins!

Above is a little video about Freddy's Bar and the holiday Mash-up videos by Donald O'Finn that will be projected outside, above their entrance. Check it out and don't forget to visit the South Slope and see what it has to offer this holiday season!

This Week: Festive Fifth!

Fifth Avenue's holiday season kicks off this week on November 30th, Small Business Saturday! This annual reminder to "shop small" (sponsored by American Express) is a growing holiday tradition, nationwide. Come down to see what Fifth has to offer and stay for our tree lighting event: 6:30 pm at S'Nice (3rd St and Fifth Avenue). There will music by the MS 51 Chorus, Rolie Polie Guacamole and Puppetry Arts, hot chocolate, candy canes and Santa!

Then, we'll be making Fifth Avenue an extra-special place to be for the next 3 Saturdays until Christmas. Stores will stay open until at least 9 pm, carolers will stroll the strip and Santa will be making stops along the avenue in an antique car.

Participating merchants (in formation):

ACME Wines and Spirits (487 Fifth Avenue)
Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store (232 Fifth Avenue)
Backyard (388 Fifth Avenue)- $5 Whiskey & Hot Apple Cider!
Balance Life (624 Fifth Avenue)
Bay River Wine & Liquors (539 Fifth Avenue)
Bhoomki (158 Fifth Avenue)
Bicycle Habitat (476 Fifth Avenue)
Bierkraft (191 Fifth Avenue)
Bogota Latin Bistro (191 Fifth Avenue)
Brooklyn Industries (206 Fifth Avenue)
Canvas (348 6th Street)
Chair-Man (176 Fifth Avenue)
Chip Shop (383 Fifth Avenue)
Chocolate Room (86 Fifth Avenue) -open till midnight!
Cog and Pearl (190 Fifth Avenue)
Culture (331 Fifth Avenue)
Diana Kane (229b Fifth Avenue)
Du Jour Bakery (365 Fifth Avenue)
Dumplings & Things (375b Fifth Avenue)
E Lingerie (140 Fifth Avenue)
Eidolon (233 Fifth Avenue)
Eleven Consignment Boutique (70 Fifth Avenue)
Enz's (171 Fifth Avenue)
Galaxy Comics and Collectibles (429 Fifth Avenue)
Goldy & Mac (219 Fifth Avenue)
Goorin Brothers (195b Fifth Avenue)
Ground Floor Gallery (343 5th Street)
Guvnor's Vintage Thrift (178 Fifth Avenue)
Has Beans (620 Fifth Avenue)
Items of Interest (60 Fifth Avenue)
Jonathan Blum's Storefront Studio Space (285 Fifth Avenue)
L'Albero dei gelati (341 Fifth Avenue)- Panettone tasting in the afternoon!
La Casa Artisanal (512 Fifth Avenue)
Le Pain Quotidien (239 Fifth Avenue)
Life Boutique Thrift (515 Fifth Avenue)
Lullaby Baby (488 Fifth Avenue)
Milan Optique (83 Fifth Avenue)
Park Slope Eye (682 Union Street)
Picada y Vino (327 Fifth Avenue)
Poppy (217 Fifth Avenue)
Prime Time Liquors (427 Fifth Avenue)
Razor (329 Fifth Avenue)
Red, White and Bubbly (211 Fifth Avenue)
Sip (67 Fifth Avenue)
S'Nice (315 Fifth Avenue)
Something Else (208 Fifth Avenue)
Sterling Wines and Spirits (115 Fifth Avenue)
Tabeel Aromatherapy (76 Fifth Avenue)
Teddy (202 Fifth Avenue)
Sky Ice (63 Fifth Avenue)
Torres Tattoo Parlor (635 Fifth Avenue)

Donations

We are thrilled to receive the following support for this event:

Candy Canes: Urbansitter.com

Cookies: Le Painn Quotidien

Hot Chocolate and space for our tree: S'Nice

Popcorn: Popcorn Love

Next Week: Festive Fifth!

The holiday season officially kicks off next Thursday (Thanksgivukkah?) and really starts with a bang on November 30th, Small Business Saturday. This annual reminder to "shop small" (sponsored by American Express) is a growing holiday tradition, nationwide. Come down to see what Fifth Ave. has to offer and stay for our tree lighting event: 6:30 pm at S'Nice (3rd St and Fifth Avenue). There will music by the MS 51 Chorus, Rolie Polie Guacamole and Puppetry Arts, hot chocolate, candy canes and Santa!

Then, we'll be making Fifth Avenue an extra-special place to be for the next 3 Saturdays until Christmas. Stores will stay open until at least 9 pm, carolers will stroll the strip and Santa will be making stops along the avenue in an antique car.

The video, above, is the first in a series of videos we will be making all holiday-season long to highlight the great gift ideas that Fifth Avenue merchants have to offer. Look for more next week.

Thanksgiving on Fifth (Updated)

The list of places to celebrate Thanksgiving on Fifth continues to grow. See below. The turkey, above, was lifted from the Trois Pommes website because, well, it's awesome.

Stone Park Cafe

Will be offering a special Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go and, of course, a traditional eat-in option.
There are a limited number of complete dinners available, so email events@stoneparkcafe.com with any questions, or to arrange for your Thanksgiving Dinner To Go ASAP.

THANKSGIVING DINNER TO-GO

serves 12

Organic Free Range Turkey your choice of: Oven Ready 12-14 lb Turkey (brined and trussed, with roasting instructions) OR Sliced, Roasted Breast and Confit Leg (with reheat instructions)

Orange Cranberry Relish
Gravy
Sourdough Chanterelle Stuffing
Pancetta Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$450
15 Parker House Rolls $25

OPTIONAL FIRST COURSE

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup OR Swiss Chard Salad with Garlic, Breadcrumbs, and Parmigiano Reggiano $75

 DESSERT

10" Pumpkin Pie $35
10" Chocolate Pecan Pie $35

Plus, lots of space for large parties at Stone Park and Events at Stone Park!

Benchmark

Dine on three courses on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 1-7 pm) for $65 per guest or take your entire prepped meal home! Chef Jaronik is offering brined, organic, free-range turkeys from upstate New York, ready to pop in the oven, as well as a complete assortment of fully cooked Thanksgiving sides. Save room for Benchmark's homemade pumpkin, caramel apple and bourbon pecan pies. Check Call 718.965.7040 to reserve your spot in our dining room or place your order before 6 pm on Fri., November 22nd for pick up by 8 pm on Wed., Nov 27.

Check out their amazing dine in and take-out menus and make your plans today!

Drinks on the South Side

The Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID's south end will be the place to be on Thanksgiving.

Freddy's will be open from noon until 4am on Thanksgiving with a special on "Wild Turkey" -$1 off. The kitchen will open at 7pm until 2am, serving their usual "Pan Brooklyn" delicacies. All meals $6 or $9.

South will be open Thanksgiving Day starting at 6pm. The bar has been a traditional gathering spot on Thanksgiving Day for residents in the South Slope.

The Chocolate Room

Taking orders for their special Chocolate Pecan Pie (9" pie for $32) and Pumpkin Cheesecake (9" cake for $38.00).  They are accepting orders through Sunday, November 24th, so hurry!

Fort Reno BBQ

Want a Greenmarket fresh Thanksgiving dinner cooked by a Chef and delivered right to your door? FORT RENO BBQ can help! This year they will be getting birds from Di Paola Turkey Farm and slow cooking them overnight in their hickory wood burning smokers. You can drop by and pick yours up on Thanksgiving Day, or they can bring it to you hot and ready to serve. Plus you get all the fixins and veggies to feed the whole family! The whole 12 Pound Bird with all the fixins Feeds 12 adults with leftovers - $425 Half Bird with all the fixins feeds 6 adults with leftovers - $250 You are encouraged to order early to ensure food availability and delivery time. All Thanksgiving inquiries should be sent to fortrenobbq@gmail.com

Leske's

Thanksgiving Hours:

Nov 27th 5am to 8pm
Nov 28th 5am to 5pm <- br="" hours="" special=""> Nov 29th 7am to 8pm <- br="" hours="" special="">

200 Fifth

Hosting their 26th annual all-you-can-eat buffet, which includes corn chowder, au gratin potatoes, traditional turkey, smoked brisket, and more. $29.95 per person, $14.50 per child under 12

A.O.C. Bistro

Will be open at 3:30 pm with an A la carte menu that includes pumpkin soup with white truffle, roasted turkey with veal and chestnut stuffing, and pumpkin pie. More details here

Luscious Food

They'll be open from 10am-1pm with a hearty menu that includes lots of starchy sides like mac n’ cheese and corn spoonbread. Click here for the entire menu.

Miriam

They'll be serving from 2:30-10:30pm with a unique Israeli twist on the traditional turkey and a butternut squash soup with goat cheese and apple croutons.

Palo Santo

Chef Jacques Gautier will be a busy man on Thanksgiving. Palo Santo will be serving from 2-8pm with a four-course seasonal dinner including heritage turkey, meat, fish, and vegetarian options. Cost: $65 per adult, $35 per child

Fleisher's

Sadly, we hear their turkeys are sold out, although they are still the place to go for brining mix and a lot of great meaty side dishes and turkey alternatives. 

Du Jour Bakery

Not only are they preparing a feast to benefit the philippines, they're also busy taking orders for Thanksgiving pies and treats. There are 10 pies, two cheesecakes and some delicious special breads, including Cheddar Chive Biscuits and Sweet Potato Rolls topped with Honey Butter. The menu is available here.  You'd better hurry, though, the deadline for orders is this Sunday, November 24.

Trois Pommes Patisserie

Lots of pies ranging from Apple to Key Lime and even some sides including cranberry sauce with citrus & Grand Marnier ($8.00/pint), Vegetable stuffing with herbs ($16.00/quart) and

Cheddar biscuits ($24/dozen)

Check out their website for more!

A.O.C. Bistro

They'll be open starting at 3:30 pm, serving Pumpkin soup with white truffle, roasted turkey with veal and chestnut stuffing and lots more!

Camelia

Will be open from 12 pm - 10pm! Offering a 3-course meal for $29.95 with a choice of turkey, grilled pork chop or grilled salmon. 

Daisy's Diner

Walk in any time for a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pie. Only $14.95!

Philippines Fundraiser

As we know all-too-well here in New York City, the days and weeks following a devastating weather event can be very difficult. It is during this time when charity and volunteer efforts play the most important role.

There are few weather events more devastating than the recent typhoon that hit the Philippines and in its aftermath, the people there definitely need a helping hand. Park Slope, of course, is stepping up to the plate to do its part!

This Thursday, November 21, Du Jour Bakery is teaming up with chef Dale Talde (of Pork Slope and Talde) to host a prix fixe family-style dinner to support relief efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Yolanda. Reservations are available for 6:30pm and 8:30pm through Wednesday, November 20, and cost $50 per adult, $25 per child under 10 years old, and all proceeds will go to the Philippine Red Cross.

Call the bakery at 347-227-8953 to reserve your seat.

Traffic Safety in the Slope

Given the recent concern about traffic safety in Park Slope, we thought it would be good to help spread the word about an important meeting taking place on Thursday, November 21st at Congregation Beth Elohim (247 Garfield Place). 

Neighbors will be given an opportunity to discuss actions that the city is already taking and help brainstorm new safety measures for the current and incoming administration.

For more information, contact saferstreetsNYC@gmail.com or info@cbebk.org.

Thanksgiving on Fifth

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you are staying in town and you don't have any plans, yet, it's time to panic!

Okay, no, don't panic. We're putting together a list of Fifth Avenue businesses that will be open and celebrating the holiday. The list will grown over the course of the week as we receive more information!


Stone Park Cafe

Will be offering a special Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go and, of course, a traditional eat-in option.
There are a limited number of complete dinners available, so email events@stoneparkcafe.com with any questions, or to arrange for your Thanksgiving Dinner To Go ASAP.

THANKSGIVING DINNER TO-GO

serves 12

Organic Free Range Turkey your choice of: Oven Ready 12-14 lb Turkey (brined and trussed, with roasting instructions) OR Sliced, Roasted Breast and Confit Leg (with reheat instructions)

Orange Cranberry Relish
Gravy
Sourdough Chanterelle Stuffing
Pancetta Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$450
15 Parker House Rolls $25

OPTIONAL FIRST COURSE

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup OR Swiss Chard Salad with Garlic, Breadcrumbs, and Parmigiano Reggiano $75

 DESSERT

10" Pumpkin Pie $35
10" Chocolate Pecan Pie $35

Plus, lots of space for large parties at Stone Park and Events at Stone Park!

Benchmark

Dine on three courses on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 1-7 pm) for $65 per guest or take your entire prepped meal home! Chef Jaronik is offering brined, organic, free-range turkeys from upstate New York, ready to pop in the oven, as well as a complete assortment of fully cooked Thanksgiving sides. Save room for Benchmark's homemade pumpkin, caramel apple and bourbon pecan pies. Check Call 718.965.7040 to reserve your spot in our dining room or place your order before 6 pm on Fri., November 22nd for pick up by 8 pm on Wed., Nov 27.

Check out their amazing dine in and take-out menus and make your plans today!

Drinks on the South Side

The Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID's south end will be the place to be on Thanksgiving.

Freddy's will be open from noon until 4am on Thanksgiving with a special on "Wild Turkey" -$1 off. The kitchen will open at 7pm until 2am, serving their usual "Pan Brooklyn" delicacies. All meals $6 or $9.

South will be open Thanksgiving Day starting at 6pm. The bar has been a traditional gathering spot on Thanksgiving Day for residents in the South Slope.

The Chocolate Room

Taking orders for their special Chocolate Pecan Pie (9" pie for $32) and Pumpkin Cheesecake (9" cake for $38.00).  They are accepting orders through Sunday, November 24th, so hurry!

Fort Reno BBQ

Want a Greenmarket fresh Thanksgiving dinner cooked by a Chef and delivered right to your door? FORT RENO BBQ can help! This year they will be getting birds from Di Paola Turkey Farm and slow cooking them overnight in their hickory wood burning smokers. You can drop by and pick yours up on Thanksgiving Day, or they can bring it to you hot and ready to serve. Plus you get all the fixins and veggies to feed the whole family! The whole 12 Pound Bird with all the fixins Feeds 12 adults with leftovers - $425 Half Bird with all the fixins feeds 6 adults with leftovers - $250 You are encouraged to order early to ensure food availability and delivery time. All Thanksgiving inquiries should be sent to fortrenobbq@gmail.com

Leske's

Thanksgiving Hours:

Nov 27th 5am to 8pm
Nov 28th 5am to 5pm <- br="" hours="" special=""> Nov 29th 7am to 8pm <- br="" hours="" special="">

200 Fifth

Hosting their 26th annual all-you-can-eat buffet, which includes corn chowder, au gratin potatoes, traditional turkey, smoked brisket, and more. $29.95 per person, $14.50 per child under 12

A.O.C. Bistro

Will be open at 3:30 pm with an A la carte menu that includes pumpkin soup with white truffle, roasted turkey with veal and chestnut stuffing, and pumpkin pie. More details here

Luscious Food

They'll be open from 10am-1pm with a hearty menu that includes lots of starchy sides like mac n’ cheese and corn spoonbread. Click here for the entire menu.

Miriam

They'll be serving from 2:30-10:30pm with a unique Israeli twist on the traditional turkey and a butternut squash soup with goat cheese and apple croutons.

Palo Santo

Chef Jacques Gautier will be a busy man on Thanksgiving. Palo Santo will be serving from 2-8pm with a four-course seasonal dinner including heritage turkey, meat, fish, and vegetarian options. Cost: $65 per adult, $35 per child

News Round-Up

A Guide to Book Exchange Locations in Park Slope [Park Slope Stoop]

New Legislation Could Drop Area Speed Limits to 20 MPH [South Slope News]

A Look Inside shamisen: Opening Soon in Brooklyn Bread Space [Here's Park Slope]

Feds Will Build Tanks Under Gowanus Pool Unless City Offers Viable Alternative [Brownstoner]

Above: a (poorly recorded) video from last night's Smashed: The Carrie Nation Story at Freddy's Bar.

A Free Gift From Pink Olive

Fifth Avenue's own Pink Olive is offering new customers a free gift!

Just download and print the above graphic from here and bring it to the store. It's that simple!

Community Networking Event

This Thursday night is a BUSY one on Fifth Avenue. Of course, there's an immersive opera at Freddy's Bar. And we just learned about a tasting event taking place at Goorin Brothers. And, as you know, we try to fill our All About Fifth calendar with Fifth Avenue events every night.

Still, if you are in the neighborhood tomorrow night at 6:00 pm, drop by Union Hall for a little local networking! Here are the details (and bring lots of business cards):

WHAT: CPEX proudly invites you to a FREE business and community networking event for Park Slope

WHEN: Thursday, November 14th, 6-8 pm

WHERE: Union Hall (702 Union Street near Fifth Avenue)

If you are interested in attending, please email events@homereporter.com.

Festive Fifth

The holiday season is nearly upon us. It's hard to believe, isn't it? Actually, maybe it isn't, given the fact that it's snowing and holiday decorations have been available in stores since August.

Anyway, Fifth Avenue is the place to be this holiday season for all of your shopping, eating and celebrating.

The season kicks off on November 30th, Small Business Saturday. This annual reminder to "shop small" (sponsored by American Express) is a growing holiday tradition, nationwide. Come down to see what Fifth has to offer and stay for our tree lighting event: 6:30 pm at S'Nice (3rd St and Fifth Avenue). There will music by the MS 51 Chorus, Rolie Polie Guacamole and Puppetry Arts, hot chocolate, candy canes and Santa!

Then, we'll be making Fifth Avenue an extra-special place to be for the next 3 Saturdays until Christmas. Stores will stay open until at least 9 pm, carolers will stroll the strip and Santa will be making stops along the avenue in an antique car.

Save the dates and get ready to visit Festive Fifth this holiday season!

Opera on Fifth

On Thursday, November 14th, our good friends at Opera on Tap will bring their hit opera SMASHED: The Carrie Nation Story by composer James Barry and librettist Timothy Braun, to Freddy's Bar and Backroom in a new fully-immersive production.

The show will take place in Freddy's front room at 8pm and will be free of charge (Opera on Tap has done a great job of raising money through sponsors, including the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID).

Come on down and check out this exciting and unique Fifth Avenue production!

News Round-Up

Gorge on Gourmet Pub Grub at Pork Slope [Gothamist] Tickets via Eventbrite

Park Slope Planner: The Best Events November 7-10 [Park Slope Stoop]

The 26th Annual Community Board 7 Holiday Gift Drive is Here [South Slope News]

At Long Last Construction is Underway at Calexico [Here's Park Slope]

South Slope Projections

If you haven't already, do yourself a favor and take a walk to the far south end of the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID between 17th and 18th Streets. There, you will find some great Fifth Avenue institutions like Eagle Provisions, Has Beans, South and, of course, Freddy's.

If you happen to drop by at night, make sure to take a look up above Freddy's and South to see a new art installation, consisting of movie collages created by Freddy's co-owner Donald O'Finn. This is all part of a new effort to attract eyeballs to a fantastic, but under-appreciated part of Park Slope's favorite commercial strip.

A sample of one of Donald's short films is posted, above.

Also, come holiday season, don't be surprised if you see some familiar holiday classics projected on the building. Details to come!

Help The Chocolate Room Move and Expand!

As you may have heard, after 10 successful years at 86 Fifth Avenue, the owners of The Chocolate Room are seeking to move their Fifth Avenue institution to a new location (51 Fifth Avenue, in the former Mega Glass and Mirrors space).

The move is going to be really good for the avenue but, unfortunately, it's also going to be VERY expensive. They'll need approximately $200,000 to replace older equipment and to pay for new design plans, permits, plumbing, flooring, electricity, and more. They are also building an outdoor patio space in the new location, something they've always dreamed of!

After years of positive contributions to our community, the owners of The Chocolate Room are seeking some help to defray the cost of the move. They are seeking to raise $40,000 (20%) through a Kickstarter campaign. Please, consider helping this important Fifth Avenue shop move and expand.

Click here to learn more and to pledge!

Today is Election Day

Hey Park Slope-

Get out there and vote today! Here is the list of candidates that will be on your ballot.

And, since public schools are closed, come on down to Fifth Avenue with the kids before or after you vote for lunch and some shopping!

See you there!

Fifth Avenue Committee Fundraiser

Our friends at the Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC) are having a fundraiser this month that we thought you should know about. FAC, in case you didn't know, is a local non-profit that has done a lot to redevelop Fifth Avenue, create affordable housing and improve the lives of low-income residents.

On November 19th, you can help FAC and their affiliate Neighbors Helping Neighbors by attending their event at Union Hall from 6:30-9pm. There will be an open wine and beer bar, appetizers, and music by DJ Steve Reynolds who hosts the "Party Like it's 1999" events at Union Hall and the Bell House.

Tickets, starting at $100, are available here.

Weekend Events and News Round-Up

Yeah, Halloween may be "over" but in Park Slope, the party is just getting started!

Friday, November 1st

South (629 Fifth Avenue): The Day of the Dead. Margarita specials all day! Have a drink and toast those who have gone before.

Saturday, November 2nd

The Monro Pub (481 Fifth Avenue): 2nd Annual Halloween Party 10pm They’ll be a costume contest at 2am, “scary drinks,” and prizes. Free!

Sunday, November 3rd

Marathon Day!

Also, drop by the President Street Garden (Fifth Avenue and President Street), buy some treats and support our green space (see poster, above)

Some links from this week:

South of the Day: Naruto Ramen [Park Slope Stoop]

Follow the Light: Freddy's Introduces New Outdoor Projections [South Slope News]

Brooklyn Remembers Sandy By Candlelight [Brooklyn Paper]

Have a great weekend!