Getting Back to Normal

Here are some photos of damage by Hurricane Irene, taken by local Fifth Avenue photographer Erika Clark. If you have photos of your own, post a link in the comments, below, and we'll share them here.

For the most part, life on Fifth should be back to normal, today. We'll let you know if we hear otherwise.

News Round-Up

Your FIPS Guide to Hurricane Irene [FIPS]

10 Things Ted Mann Wants You To Know About His Giant Beer Hall [PS Patch]

Zito’s Sandwich Shop is an Old-school Treat [Brooklyn Paper]

Fleisher’s Park Slope Opening Soon! [Brownstoner]

Song of Summer Ending [PS Patch]

Your Guide to the Best Noodles in Town [Brooklyn Paper]

Upcoming Events (Beat the Hurricane)

Well, it looks like an earthquake wasn't enough. We have a hurricane on the way this weekend. What a fun week!

So, take this opportunity to get out and do something on Fifth before you get stuck inside. Here are some ideas:

• Battle Week: events have been going on all week and this weekend the festivities come to a conclusion. Some of these events could get rained out, so check out the schedule here. or, drop by The Old Stone House to check out their Battle of Brooklyn Exhibit. Gallery Hours 11 am – 4 pm, Sat/Sun.


• Tonight: Uke Night: Suavarinos with special guest openers Sonic (Freddy's Bar), Skill or be skilled & DJBooth present Skyzoo (Southpaw), Classic Metal w/ DJ Malfeasance 9p (The Fifth Estate).


• Tomorrow Night: LAVA-BEARD: NEW BEARD LAVALIER LADY AYE (Union Hall), Live music by Voltera TBA (The Fifth Estate), Randy Johnston / Andi Rae & Animal Pharm/Evil Woman/Amy Steinberg/Jaclyn Dima (Freddy's Bar), Live On Stage NY (Southpaw).

For more events, check out our Google Calendar.

Also, while the weather is still good, don't forget to shop and eat along Fifth Avenue. And where better to wait out a hurricane than at a local bar? Find what you need at the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID'S online business directory.

Rolie Polie Night

It's Wednesday and it's August and that means Rolie Polie Guacamole will be playing a free show at Fifth Avenue and 4th Street. The show starts at 6. Here's a little video from last week's performance.

Events Tonight

It's a busy night along the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID. Of course, we have Dancing Under the Stars at 7 pm with LA Saxy. Here is a video from their performance in July. They are an amazing band to dance to or even just to watch! Lots of talent!

Below is a video of last week's performance by Sonido Costeno:



Also tonight, don't forget about the Food Truck Panel Discussion, sponsored by Gelf Magazine. Is there common ground and can food trucks and restaurants coexist peacefully? Details Below:

When: Tuesday, August 23rd, 7:30 PM

Where: Tea Lounge, 837 Union Street bet. 6th & 7th Ave

Participants:

David Weber: NYC Food Trucks Association and owner of the Rickshaw Dumpling Truck (and Bar)

Kate Collignon: NYU professor of urban planning and principal at HR&A Advisors

Irene LoRe: Executive Director of the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID and owner of Aunt Suzie's Restaurant.

FREE!

Recent Changes Along Fifth

We took a walk along the entire Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID last week (Dean to 18th Streets plus businesses along side streets) and saw a lot of changes. Here are the highlights:

Openings

• 336 9th Street, formerly A&K Tile, will soon become an Allstate Insurance office.


• 351 Fifth Avenue is the new location of Cozbi, which sells handmade (in Brooklyn) women's and children's clothing. The store was formerly located on Court Street. Owner Cozbi A. Cabrera is truly multitalented: creating dolls, clothing, quilts and even children's books! Details at Cozbi.com.


• Yes Cleaners moved to the long-vacant space at 351 Fifth Avenue, from 219 Fifth Avenue.


• 195 Fifth Avenue, formerly the home of Extraordinary, will be the new home of Goorin Brothers, a stylish hatmaker with a long history and locations throughout the country. When we passed by, they were unpacking boxes of inventory, so they appear to be about ready to open. Details about their goods at Goorin.com.


• The space at 191 Fifth Avenue has turned over quickly. It will soon be occupied by Dr. Brendan Mac Repair, which currently has shops located in Manhattan and Greenwich, Ct. Judging by the number of iPhones, iPads and Mac laptops we see in the neighborhood, Dr. Brendan appears to have settled in the right place.


• 192 Fifth Avenue, formerly occupied by Hog Mountain, will soon be home to Fleishers Meats. There is a lot of buzz surrounding this opening, as many know of Fleisher's organic meat from Kingston, NY. Read about it at Here's Park Slope.


• Citibank will soon occupy the Hollywood Video space at the corner of 8th Street and Fifth Avenue.

Closings

• Fatoosh recently closed their 437 Fifth Avenue location. Their Brooklyn Heights location will remain open.


• Adelina Hair & Nail Salon at 66 Fifth Avenue has closed.


• Fresh on Fifth (a women's clothing salon at 488 Fifth Avenue) has closed it's doors.

Friday News Round-Up

Battle Week (235th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn) [The Old Stone House]

'War' of Words Continues Over PPW Bike Lane [Brownstoner]

Who is Stealing the Dogs of Brooklyn? [Brooklyn Paper]

Storeowners post 'Safe Stop' signs on windows to help lost kids [Daily News]