Atlantic City–Themed Bar in Gowanus, Sea Soil Coop Opening, OSCARS Watch Party & More
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✨ Local Happenings and New Openings ✨
The community is mourning the loss of longtime dog walker and trainer Csaba, who cared for neighborhood pets for more than two decades. He passed away at 55 after a recent diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer and is remembered by neighbors as a beloved part of the community.
Sea Soil Coop is celebrating their new opening with a Welcome Party on March 29! Stop by for donuts, sandwiches, salads, and a chance to meet the team behind the new spot as they officially welcome the community.
A new Atlantic City–themed bar is set to take over the former Dirty Precious space at 317 3rd Avenue. Shania’s Max Bet is targeting an opening mid-summer 2026 at 317 3rd Avenue.
Fashion icon and former What Not to Wear host Stacy London has listed her longtime Carroll Gardens duplex co-op on 3rd Street for just under $2M after nearly 20 years in the home. Here’s a link to the listing.
Photo: StreetEasy Calling all Brooklyn Talent! Wyckoff Bond Garden is looking for volunteers, educators and creatives for their Earth Day Weekend Celebration. Details here, email wyckoffbondgarden@gmail.com to apply.
Polly’s will move into the former Ample Hills space at 305 Nevins Street, opening as a seated, family-friendly spot with rooftop seating.
Bar Ferdinando opens April 15 at 151 Union Street, taking over the historic former home of Ferdinando’s Focacceria under restaurateur Sal Lamboglia. Expect aperitivi and amaro-forward cocktails alongside Sicilian classics like rice balls, pane e panelle, and bomboloni. Full scoop by Andrea Strong here.
Real Estate Scoop: Luxury sales surged this month, led by a redeveloped townhouse at 17 Douglass Street in Cobble Hill. The five-bedroom home, asking just over $9.8 million, was the top contract in a $75 million week for the borough’s high-end market, according to The Real Deal.
Hudson Companies has filed plans for a 28-story, 302-unit building at 20 Fifth Street - with all units designated as affordable housing. If approved, it would become one of the largest income-restricted developments in the neighborhood’s post-rezoning pipeline, near the Smith-Ninth F/G station.
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Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Today, March 12:
Astro Interpreters @ Adams Street Library (6:30pm): Astro-curious? Join fellow astrology lovers for a casual meetup to chat about star signs, charts, and different ways of interpreting the cosmos. All levels of astro-knowledge are welcome, details here.
Friday, March 13:
Vibe & Flow Yoga @ Keys to Success (10:00am)*: Enjoy a 90-minute yoga session with 45 min of Yin and 45 min of Vinyasa led by Adriana Zito, and perfectly complemented by live music from David Buchs. Tickets ($50) HERE.
Sip & Sew Alteration Workshop @ Brooklyn Sewing Academy (6:00pm): Bring a piece from your closet and learn how to give it new life at this hands-on mending and alterations workshop. Practice hemming, cropping, and simple hand repairs like fixing holes or replacing buttons and enjoy a glass of wine while you’re at it! Tickets ($125) here.
Book Club @ GTHR Yoga (7:00pm)*: Calling all horror lovers: a new book club is launching at GTHR. They’re kicking things off with A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers. Save your spot here.
Saturday, March 14:
Soccer Shots Free Fun Day @ Select Brooklyn parks (9:00am): Join Soccer Shots for a Free Fun Day across Brooklyn parks, including Prospect Park 15th street, Prospect Park Garfield Avenue, Stroud Playground, JJ Byrne Playground, Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge Pier 5. Designed for children ages 2–8, this high-energy session lets kids build skills, confidence, and character while meeting professional coaches and experiencing the program in action.
Fun with Friends BRIC House Party @ BRIC House (9:00pm)*: The Fun with Friends collective is taking over BRIC House, bringing its signature blend of music, art, and community. Expect DJs, immersive visuals, and a photo exhibition celebrating the moments that have defined the series. Tickets HERE.
Sunday, March 15:
The Red Room Pilates @ MOUV (9:00am + 1:00pm)*:WellUp returns to New York with a red light experience in partnership with Project E Beauty. Choose a heated mat or reformer Pilates session, all under therapeutic red light designed to boost recovery and performance. Stay after for a curated wellness hour with refreshments. Reserve your spot HERE.
Brooklyn SeltzerFest @ Industry City (11:00am-6:00pm)*: This is a fizzy, family-friendly celebration of all things seltzer. Sample bubbly drinks from around the world, vote in the People’s Choice tasting, catch the 3rd National Egg Cream Invitational, and enjoy live programming, games, and seltzer-themed fun. Choose a single session or go all day. Tickets HERE (under 5 free).
Oscars Watch Party @ Congress Bar: Watch the Oscars Roll and for $5, you can fill out a ballot predicting the night’s winners. Whoever gets the most right takes home the whole pot.
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✨ Cobble Hill Insider ✨
This week’s Insider section includes: • Major redevelopment proposal in Downtown Brooklyn • Carroll Gardens Library renovations update • A stunning new townhouse with a rare feature hits the market