Friday, May 29, 2015

Party with The Monro Pub and Celebrate 3 Years on #theother5th





The Monro Pub is always a fun place to hang out, but an Anniversary party at The Monro will just top the bill. This Saturday, May 30th at 9pm. enjoy boozy, delicious cocktails, Jell-O shots and $3 for 3 years Radeberger Pilsner special!

Finger food from a local restaurant and a raffle for Redbull tickets with the purchase of a Redbull Cocktail! Best of all, their cozy and delightful backyard will be open until Midnight!!

The Monro Pub can be found at 481 5th Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets. 

Congratulations on 3 years from all of us at #theother5th.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Today: Expo Gowanus



If you are interested in the future of the Gowanus Canal and you have some free time this evening, you might want to drop by EXPO Gowanus, a free event created by our neighbors at the Gowanus Canal Conservancy (GCC).

Learn about the Superfund clean-up process, neighborhood beautification projects and ways to volunteer. Exhibitors include the GCC, area schools and organizations such as NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Arts Gowanus and more. Community members will be inspired to learn, take action and consider the ways we can all contribute to the health of the Gowanus Canal and Watershed.

Thursday, May 28 (5PM-8PM)
PS 32, 317 Hoyt St., Brooklyn NY 11231

Interested? More details here.
RSVP via Eventbrite.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

BID Annual Meeting 2015


It's time for the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID to hold its Annual Meeting!

Save the Date, Park Slope!

Wednesday, June 24th, 6:30 pm
Old Stone House and Washington Park

Yes, we know it's a meeting and meetings are generally boring. But here's why you should attend this one:

-Learn more about what the BID has accomplished over the past 12 months and what it has planned for your community in the coming year,
-Sample food by Miti Miti Taperia, with wine and beer (FREE! Yes, we said FREE!),
-Hear a brief presentation by SCORE NYC on the FREE services they provide to small businesses,
-Merchants and 5th Avenue resident renters: vote for new reps on the BID's board (register here),
-Meet your neighbors, have a cocktail, enjoy the food and kick off the summer together.

Interested in attending? Please RSVP via email: info@parkslopefifthavenuebid.com

We'll see you there!

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Who Wants to See Elsa on 5th? We Do!



On Friday, May 29th at 12pm, South Slope Pediatrics' Dr. Cao will be walking around Park Slope dressed up as either Elsa (from Frozen) or a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, based on the votes and funds raised through their Crowdrise campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness and money for the Jonah's Just Begun Foundation to Cure Sanfilippo (JBB). Click here for more information and to donate and vote for Dr. Cao's costume!

Also,  on July 18th, join Dr. Cau and the staff of South Slope Pediatrics for a "Luau at Lakeside" party at The Lefrak Center in Prospect Park. The event will help to raise much-needed funds to drive the science needed for a cure for this disease. It will be a fun-filled family luncheon event, including a silent auction, face painting and access to the different activities on site (roller skating, etc).  

More information on the Lua here.

Friday, May 22, 2015

The Who at Barclays Center!


The Who turns 50 (as a band) this year and they'll be celebrating with their fans at the Barclays Center next Tuesday, May 26th with special guest Joan Jett &The Blackhearts! Sounds like a great show!

Don't get fooled again, Who fans, Park Slope's Fifth Avenue is THE place to be before and after the show! We'll see you there!


Thursday, May 21, 2015

Salamander Sauce Spicy Cocktail Competition


Did you know that Salamander Sauce, one of the best and most flavorful hot sauce lines we have ever tried, got their start in the restaurant kitchens of Park Slope's Fifth Avenue? On Sunday, May 31st, they return to #theother5th for their Third Salamander Sauce Spicy Cocktail competition at Loki sponsored by Fords Gin. Six bartenders will compete to see who can make the best spicy cocktail using one of four sauces and Fords Gin. Samples will be available for tasting!

Locally made hot sauce, cocktails and competition. How can you possibly lose? RSVP via Facebook.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Vote For Lullaby Baby!


Every year, Chase runs a grant competition for small businesses, known as the Main Streets Grant, to help fund plans for expansion and growth for the lucky winners. This year, one of Fifth Avenue’s own, Lullaby Baby (488 Fifth Avenue) is in the running, but they need your help! Click here to cast your vote and support their effort to open a 2nd store location!

Lullaby Baby is a modern baby store with old fashioned values, that celebrates the gift of little folks. Our intimate industry knowledge and the sensible practicality of our quality mom & baby products have established us as a great community resource and top destination for better baby shopping.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Tonight: Alternative Lending Course!


Tonight, join the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID, NYC Business Solutions and Park Slope Parents for their next small business course:

Alternative Lending: A Guide to Investors, Equity and Crowd Funding 
Tuesday May 19th 6.30 - 8.30pm Old Stone House

Taking out a line-of-credit or term loan for your business may not be right for your business. Find out what types of alternative lending options are available to business owners as well as how to find them. Learning what types of investors are out there can help you make informative decisions about partnerships and business growth. Choosing an alternative lending solution for your business needs will keep your cash flow current without cutting into your bottom line. In this course, attendees will learn about various financing options, seizing the opportunity, as well as rules for building healthy financing relationships. You will learn about:
  • The different types of investors: Angel, Venture Capitalist, Private 
  • How to approach investors and what they look for where choosing to invest 
  • What is a pitch? 
  • Different equity options when working with partners and investors 
  • Using crowdfunding as a source to fund projects or fill a funding gap 
  • The science to a successful crowdfunding campaign 
 RSVP: http://bit.ly/AlternativeLendingWorkshop

Monday, May 18, 2015

Thank You!


Thank you all for attending The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair! We had great weather and a HUGE crowd. Check out the photos on Flickr and  Instagram! We'll see you again next year!

Up next:


Brooklyn Pride Festival and Parade: June 13th


Make Music NY 2015: More than 20 local music acts playing along Fifth Avenue on June 21st


Sunday, May 17, 2015

TODAY! The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair!



It looks like today's weather is going to be as fabulous as the fair, itself!

Come on down and support your LOCAL street fair, Park Slope! We'll be waiting for you!

The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair
Sunday, May 17th
12-6 PM
Sterling Place to 12th Street

Friday, May 15, 2015

MINI-MATISSE FAMILY ART SHOW + SALE! 


Add this to the LONG list of big events happening in the Slope this weekend.

This Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 6 at the Ground Floor Gallery (343 5th Street, just above 5th Avenue), come see the "Mini-Matisse" pop-up art show + sale, featuring kid-friendly drawings, paintings, books and sculpture by local artists. Kids of all ages are invited to B.Y.O.D. - Bring Your Own Drawing! - to hang on their "Mini-Matisse" gallery wall for the weekend! Any 2-D artwork (drawing, painting, collage or photography) up to 8" x 11" will be accepted for the exhibition.   

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Some Other Park Slope Events This Weekend



Of course, this Sunday is The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair (May 17th, 12-6, Fifth Avenue between Sterling and 12th Street) but Park Slope is a busy place and there is a lot going on that you should be aware of!


Grow NYC Stop 'N' Swap
Saturday, May 16, Noon – 3 pm
4th Street between 5th and 4th Avenues
Bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, house wares, games, books, & toys that you no longer need, and take home something new-to-you, free! You don’t have to bring something to take something. No furniture or large items, please.


Park Slope Civic Council House Tour
Sunday, May 17th, 12-5:30 pm 
Start at Poly Prep Lower School, 50 Prospect Park West at 1st Street.

Details at Parkslopeciviccouncil.org

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Wednesday Farmers Market Starts TODAY!


Why wait to shop for farm-fresh and artisan-made foods on the weekends when the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID is host to a mid-week market, starting Today!

The market is open every Wednesday, from 3 pm to 7 pm, through November 18th (it will stay open until 8 during the height of the summer). It takes place on Fifth Avenue at 4th Street and is sponsored by The Old Stone House. 

For market updates, events, and vendor news, please stay tuned to the Park Slope Wednesday webpage at DowntoEarthMarkets.com


Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Fabulous Music Line-Up at The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair

Music will fill the air along Fifth Avenue between Sterling to 12th on Sunday. Here is a taste of what #theother5th has planned for your enjoyment. 

Molly Tigre at The Monro, 1:30pm



A five piece group that weaves elements of North African music- especially from Mali and Ethiopia- into exploratory and progressive jazz. Ethiopian poly-rhythmic funk drinks a progressive jazz cocktail at Miles Davis' 1970's loft party.


The Monro is between 11th and 12th Streets.


Bombay Rickey at the Grand Central Oyster Bar, Brooklyn from 2pm


Called “the future of music” (New York Music Daily), Bombay Rickey is a five-piece band from Ditmas Park, Brooklyn that defies easy categorization. With a unique sound evocative of ’60s movie soundscapes, the band plays both covers and original music that borrow equally from the worlds of surf rock, cumbia, spaghetti-Western, and Bollywood, balanced out with a little coloratura soprano. 


The Oyster Bar is between Carroll and Garfield.

The BID Stage outside NY Kids Club from 12pm


Brooklyn Music Factory 12-2
Brooklyn's future rock stars have been practicing hard all year for their biggest gig! Come on down and hear them rock out! brooklynmusicfactory.com.

The Urban Children's Choir (UCC) 2-3
A contemporary singing project based in Brooklyn, NY. The group is for children aged 8 – 12 years old and is open to young people of all ability levels.

The Condescending Liberals  3-4:30
It's not a political statement, it's a mix of fun, dance, jams and folksy tunes with two vocalists signing in harmony. Perfect for a sunny street fair!

Leah Shaw 4:30-6



In 2011, Leah Shaw quit her job pouring wine at a vineyard, packed a suitcase and her instruments and moved to New York City. Leah wrote her first songs in 2012, released her first EP in May 2013 called 'I'm Just the Same', and then picked up first prize and a $1000 cash prize at the Eddie Owen Open Mic Shootout at Red Clay Theater in Duluth, GA, gaining a nod from industry professionals for songwriting and performance. Leah has since released four additional singles; one was picked up for a sync license on cable television and another was chosen as the winner of the 2014 Our State North Carolina Singer Songwriter Competition. A second EP is due to be released later this year.  
Leahshawmusic.com

The BID Stage will be between Sterling and St John's.

Monday, May 11, 2015

This Sunday: The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair!




The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair is just 6 Days Away! Get ready!

Cross your fingers that the forecast will hold (around 70 degrees and sunny) because we have a great event planned! The Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID prides itself in hosting a fair that is heavy on local flavor and light on tube sock vendors. This year, 111 BID businesses will be participating, around 20 of which will be serving beer to help you celebrate spring properly! 

And this doesn’t even count the local artists, artisans, organizations, musicians and theater groups that will be lining the avenue from 12-6 pm.

Come on down and support your LOCAL street fair, Park Slope! We'll waiting for you!

The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair
Sunday, May 17th
12-6 PM
Sterling Place to 12th Street

Friday, May 8, 2015

Bike Jumble: Coming Up This Weekend!


Looking for a new bicycle this spring or looking for parts for your current one? Then you need to attend The New York Bike Jumble!

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 10:00AM-4:00PM 
4th Street near 5th Avenue/Washington Park

This is  the the sixth year in a row for the Bike Jumble and it just keeps getting better. Fulfill all your cycling needs for the summer! Get yourself a new or used bike, new and used accessories, clothing, collectibles, artwork, overstocks, and bargains galore.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Upcoming Business Course: Alternative Lending


On May 19th, the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID, NYC Business Solutions and Park Slope Parents will host their next small business course:

Alternative Lending: A Guide to Investors, Equity and Crowd Funding 
Tuesday May 19th 6.30 - 8.30pm Old Stone House

Taking out a line-of-credit or term loan for your business may not be right for your business. Find out what types of alternative lending options are available to business owners as well as how to find them. Learning what types of investors are out there can help you make informative decisions about partnerships and business growth. Choosing an alternative lending solution for your business needs will keep your cash flow current without cutting into your bottom line. In this course, attendees will learn about various financing options, seizing the opportunity, as well as rules for building healthy financing relationships. You will learn about:


  • The different types of investors: Angel, Venture Capitalist, Private 
  • How to approach investors and what they look for where choosing to invest 
  • What is a pitch? 
  • Different equity options when working with partners and investors 
  • Using crowdfunding as a source to fund projects or fill a funding gap 
  •  The science to a successful crowdfunding campaign 
 RSVP: http://bit.ly/AlternativeLendingWorkshop

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Mother's Day Gifts and Fun on Fifth

From meticulous planning to last minute panic, 5th Ave has everything you need to spoil mom this Sunday. Here are some ideas:


Say it with Flowers

Zuzu's Petals

Blooms on Fifth
Ready to put together and deliver a custom made bouquet or just go in and pick up a ready made bunch! Last minute orders welcome.
431 5th Ave
718-768-4441
www.bloomsonfifth.com

Zuzu’s Petals
It's almost Mother's Day. Have you ordered? Taking late orders, so don't panic!
374 5th Ave
718-638-0918
www.zuzuspetalsbrooklyn.com

Jasmine's Floral Designs
Full with beautiful bouquets and cut flowers, Jasmine's has what you need for Mother's Day and more, with teddy bears and other items.
543 5th Ave
718-965-0259
Pink Olive

Gifts

Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store
Cards, gifts and fun items.
232 5th Ave

Pink Olive
Lots of options in Pink Olive for mom. Handmade decor and artwork amongst many gift ideas. And cards if you didn't get around to making one!
167 5th Ave
718-398-2016
www.pinkolive.com
d'mai

Please
Sensual gifts for mom, but Dad should perhaps give them to her after the kids are in bed. 20% off when you buy 5 or more items this weekend.
557 5th Avenue
718 788-6969
www.pleasenewyork.com

Items of Interest
Beautiful home goods, unusual items and lovely pieces mom would like.
60 5th Ave
718 404-9185
itemsofinterest.com

Bodytonic
Pilates for Mommies; prenatal, postnatal, motherhood and beyond! Pop in and get a gift certificate.
150 5th Ave
718 622-6222
Body-tonic.com

Pampering

D'mai Urban Spa
"Mom deserves the best"! Gift certificate specials.
157 5th Ave
Pure Bistro
718-398-2100

Food and Drinks

Pure Bistro
Happy Hour maybe all the pampering you need for mom and the kids can have a burger and fresh smoothies.
88 5th Ave
718 622-5314
purebistrobrooklyn.com


Benchmark
Special mother's day brunch from 10-3pm.
329 2nd Street, just off 5th Ave
718 965-7040
Benchmarkrestaurant.com

Bogota Latin Bistro 
141 Fifth Avenue
Miti Miti 
138 Fifth Avenue
A special, robust Mother's Day menu at Bogota and lots of delicious plates to share with
mom at Miti Miti.
Reservations highly recommended.
718 230-3805 bogotabistro.com
718 230-3760 mitimititaperia.com







Tuesday, May 5, 2015

LuLu's Then and Now Moving Sale


As you may know, LuLu's Then and Now is moving out of its Fifth Avenue space this week. Sad news for Fifth Avenue, we know, but good news for Park Slope because they are moving to a brand new, bigger space at 187 4th Avenue, near Sackett Street, complete with a large kids play space!

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-6pm, drop by their Fifth Avenue space one more time and save 50-80% at their final Moving Sale. Clothing, toys, accessories and more are still available! Don't miss it!

Monday, May 4, 2015

The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair: 2 Weeks Away!



The Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair is just about 2 weeks away! 

Sunday, May 17th 12 - 6 pm on Fifth Avenue between Sterling Place and 12th Street.

Highlights include:

- Fifth Avenue’s destination restaurants and bars with outdoor tables and chairs serving their renowned local food, wine and beer.

-  Our charming boutiques and shops will also set up tables and racks outdoors in front of their storefronts

- A new special "Art Walk" section between 1st and 2nd Streets that features local artists curated by local Fifth Avenue artist Jonathan Blum.

- A stage in front of NY Kids Club featuring a performance from The Urban Children's Choir, the Brooklyn Music Factory and more!

- Other local features include a Vintage Car Show courtesy of Antique Automobile Association of Brooklyn, plus collectibles, rides, antiques, crafts and family fun!

Interested in being a vendor at the fair? Download the application here.
Artists and Artisans email Jonathan Blum for more information at rabbipainter@gmail.com .

Friday, May 1, 2015

Bagel Pub on 9th St - a Hidden Gem on #theother5th



Bagel Pub, located on 9th Street near Fifth Avenue, serves up fresh bagels, yes,  but so much more. I met with Lauren Kotsis, who owns the store with her husband. They live in Park Slope.

You'll find Bagels, panini, wraps, fresh juices and to my surprise, "make your own salad". The kettle cup bagels are baked on site and can be filled however you like. Lauren tells me that they are happy to customize anything on the menu.



The Bagel Pub doesn't strike me as your typical store and Lauren agrees with me. They play music that people can enjoy sitting and relaxing to.  The high tin ceilings and fan make if feel like a high end restaurant. There's not a huge amount of seating, but in the warmer months the front is open to the hustle and bustle of 9th St. Another surprise was the gorgeous backyard, which is huge and extremely quiet. Lauren says they just opened it after the winter and it needs some spring cleaning but people were already outside enjoying it on my visit.

Lauren feels it's important to know your customers and absorb their feedback. She told me she has many loyal customers and because of this she tries to keep the prices as affordable as possible. Quality staff and friendly, professional service are also high on her agenda.



As the store is near the 9th St Subway station, they get a lot of customers coming for breakfast. They do a lot of catering and offer specials like kid's lunch, as well.

It was an absolute pleasure to meet Lauren. I found out her father owns a store on #theother5th too, J and Y Upholstery, on the corner of 15th St. Now I know where she gets her entrepreneurial spirit from.

Bagel Pub, 287 9th St between 4th and 5th Avenues
@bagelpub
#bagelpub
718 499-4402 or order online.

Joanna Tallantire