Jono Hennessy Trunk Show

Our good friends over at Park Slope Eye (682 Union Street near 5th Avenue) just announced an event that Park Slope should know about.

On November 20th from 1:00-5:00 P.M., they will host a Jono Hennessy Trunk Show featuring Jono's entire collection of amazing, stylish glasses. A drawing will be held for a free set of frames and Park Slope Eye will offer 30% off of any Jono frames and lenses purchased on that day. Plus, like most Park Slope Eye events, there will be free food and drinks (these guys really know how to make your shopping experience special).

For more information, go to Park Slope Eye's Facebook Page.

News Round-Up

Short Short Stories by French Artist at Park Slope Shop [OTBKB]

Reportback: Public Hearing [Save the Slope]

Walking and Talking on Fourth Avenue [Brooklyn Eagle]

Annie Keating, Park Slope Parent, Celebrates her Fourth Album at Southpaw [Brooklyn Paper]

Problems at Park Slope Polls [The Brooklyn Ink]

Burning Affection for Park Slope's Gas Lamps [WSJ]

TODAY! Five on Fifth

Look for the Five on Fifth posters along the avenue to find participating stores, bars and restaurants or go to parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/fiveonfifth for a full list and a map.

Happy shopping!

Two New Additions to the Avenue

We were taking a walk along Fifth Avenue yesterday when we noticed two new additions that we thought you should know about:

Animated Closet: it wasn't open yet, but the note on the door said it would be open today (November 4th). It appears to be a designer women's clothing shop. Anyone know anything about the brand?

Venticinque: Coffee blogs appear to be all excited about this small but beautiful coffee spot (actually, it is more of an Espresso Bar). It looks like it opened just a few days ago and there are already good reviews online, like this one.

Wow, you really have to walk the Avenue every week to keep up. It sure changes fast!

Five on Fifth with Dhaga Salon

We had been meaning to drop by Dhaga Salon (294 Fifth Avenue, near 2nd Street) ever since we first noticed the words "Eyebrow Threading" on the window. What in the world, we asked ourselves, is eyebrow threading?

Yesterday, we decided to investigate. Dhaga is a small, full service salon that specializes in hair, skin, waxing and even henna. It provides many of the services you will find in an expensive Manhattan salon but at a fraction of the cost. Even better, the staff gives each customer one-on-one service and attention, which is much appreciated in this day and age.

So, what is Threading? Well, we discovered that it is a form of hair removal that utilizes “100 percent cotton thread” (the name “dhaga” means thread). Basically, the thread is twisted and then used to catch and remove hair, a process that is thought to be more precise than plucking or waxing.

So, the question is, does it really work? We put one of our own in the chair to find out. Below is a photo of his eyebrows before (wow, what a mess):



And, here is a photo of his eyebrows after:



Big difference, right? Our guinea pig did complain that the process hurt a bit, but he's really not used to grooming himself. Overall, though, he seems quite pleased with the results and embarrassed about his "before" photo.

Dhaga Salon has just posted their Five on Fifth special:

$5 off of a wax or hair service

Drop by for the deal, stay for the threading!

Perch Fall Prix-Fixe Menu

Local favorite Perch is promoting a one-week only Prix-Fixe menu that we thought you would be interested in. From November 4th-November 11th, enjoy the Fall menu (above) for just $24! Mention that you saw the menu here and you'll get a complimentary glass of beer or wine!

Suddenly, we are very hungry. And thirsty.

By the way, you can click on the menu to get a better look at the offerings.

Is It Really November?

It seems like just yesterday we were sweating in our homes in 90+ degree temperatures. Last night, however, we were trick-or-treating in near-winter conditions (a slight exaggeration but it was cold, nonetheless). Wow, this year sure is moving fast.

Anyway, we hope that you enjoyed your Halloween and, well, welcome to November!

This Friday, Fifth Avenue will be celebrating Five on Fifth. Here is the first Five on Fifth deal we have details on:


$5 off of any fresh flower bouquet $50 and over at ZuZu's Petals

Stay tuned for more deals as we hear about them.