Happy National Gorilla Suit Day

Yes, today is National Gorilla Suit Day!

Originally dreamed-up by Mad Cartoonist Don Martin in 1963, the day largely goes unnoticed each year (that is until you pass someone on the street wearing a Gorilla Suit and you start to panic).

If you feel like celebrating today, you're in luck! Freddy's is hosting a Gorilla Suit Film Festival tonight, starting at 8 pm. For more details, click here.

Life Boutique & Thrift 2nd Anniversary Sale

We saw this sign yesterday while out and about. Life Boutique and Thrift, located at the corner of 13th Street and Fifth Avenue, is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary with a 50% off sale on everything in the store.

It's on through Thursday (Jan. 31st) so drop by and grab some great vintage finds before they are all gone!

Happy Anniversary, Life Boutique & Thrift!

Raffle: February is Nearly Here!

February is nearly here! Don't forget that the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID's Spending Spree Raffle is on through February 14th!

Make sure to visit a participating merchant (90+ from Dean to 18th Street), make a purchase and fill out your ticket for a chance to win a $1000, $500 or $300 Fifth Avenue shopping spree! The drawing will be held on Valentine's Day.
The full list of participating merchants is available at parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/spendingspree2013.

John Hodgman at Union Hall

We're not sure why we're posting this because the show is already sold out. Still, we thought you'd want to know that John Hodgman, Brooklyn's favorite humorist/writer/actor, will be performing at Union Hall (702 Union Street) tomorrow night at 8:30 pm.


JOHN HODGMAN: SECRET SOCIETY 
TUE 1/29: 8pm Doors / 8:30pm Show / SOLD OUT!

News Round-Up

Park Slope School Celebrates Shiny New Bathrooms with Ribbon Cutting [DNA Info]

EPA, Community Begin Dialogue on Gowanus Canal Cleanup [PS Patch]

New Park Slope School Will Use 'Multicultural Approach,' Principal Says [DNA Info]

Park Slope Civic Council to Host Forth on 4th Ave. Committee Planning Meeting Wednesday [PS Patch]

Week 3: Valentine's Raffle

The Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID's Spending Spree Raffle is in its 3 week!

Make sure to visit a participating merchant (90+ from Dean to 18th Street), make a purchase and fill out your ticket for a chance to win a $1000, $500 or $300 Fifth Avenue shopping spree! The drawing will be held on Valentine's Day.

The full list of participating merchants is available at parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/spendingspree2013.

Brunch at Baluchi's

Park Slope loves weekend brunch. Park Slope also loves Indian Food. But Indian Food for Brunch? That's a new one!

Park Slope's Baluchi's (310 Fifth Avenue) just launched their Indian Brunch menu last weekend, a combination of traditional brunch items with a bit of Indian flair to spice up your weekend. It's just $12.95, served with coffee or tea, orange juice and a complimentary drink.

The menu is below:

Theen unda : 3 eggs any style served with home fries, toast and mixed greens.

Desi frittata: red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, herbs served with home fries, toast and mixed greens

Omelette: choice of any 2 ingredients, add ingredient .75c Served with home fries, toast and salad and Alu baaji (Potato)
onions & cilantro
Saag
paneer masala
Mushrooms
bell peppers 
Tomato
turkey bacon or sausage

Saag unda: sautéed creamed spinach, 2 poached eggs, English muffin, home fries and salad Unda

Benedict: 2 poached eggs, turkey bacon, roasted tomato served with English muffin, home fries and salad

Unda aur machi: salmon tikka, 2 poached eggs, english muffin served with home fries and salad

Baluchi Burger: indian spiced ground lamb, with onion, tomato, lettuce, pickles, served on brioche, vindaloo ketchup and fries

Kasturi Chicken Sandwich: sliced chicken tikka, cilantro, mint, yoghurt, served onan with fries

Mumbai toast: served with fresh seasonal fruits and maple syrup Strawberry pancakes: served with butter and maple syrup