BonBon x Eater Collab, Atlantic Ave Safety Upgrades, Pinball Pop-Up in Red Hook & More
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ New Openings and Local Business Buzz ✨
Waymo launched a pilot program in NYC, with up to eight self-driving Jaguar SUVs now testing in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn through late September- each with a safety driver onboard but no passenger pickups allowed yet. [Curbed]
Exclusive Eater Mix Candy Bag Collab @ BonBon (all locations, including Red Hook 66 Degraw St): For their 20th birthday, Eater is running a special collaboration with BonBon featuring an exclusive mix of their favorite food-themed gummies. Party mixes will be available September 1-8.
Community leaders have implemented safety improvements at an Atlantic Avenue crossing near Brooklyn Bridge Park - including a new traffic island at Furman Street and Atlantic Avenue - following multiple traffic-related accidents in the area. Brooklyn Eagle]
The beloved family-run diner Park Plaza Restaurant in Brooklyn Heights shut its doors on August 28, ending a 42-year chapter in neighborhood dining. [Eater NY]
Brooklyn Restaurants coming this fall:
is breaking down the most anticipated openings this fall including some exciting additions to our neighborhood, like Barbuto, Bar Lumiere, and Fro. Full scoop HERE.
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Our Top Picks
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Today, September 4:
Salsa Thursdays @ Time Out Market (7:30pm): Spice up your Thursdays with free salsa dancing! Join instructor Marlene Veras for a lesson, then dance the night away to the beats of DJ Ray Suave and Jessica La Timbalera on the fifth-floor rooftop. FREE.
Friday, September 5:
Amanda’s Delights @ Strange Delight (11:30am-3:30pm): Teaming up with chef Amanda Perdomo for a one-day-only lunch collab, Strange Delight is offering a lunch-only menu of savory-meets-sweet specials like cucumber and pimento cheese sandwiches, muffulettas, banana fosters pudding pie, blackberry Chantilly cake, and fresh beignets — reservations recommended, limited walk-ins available.
First Fridays Monthly Art Installation @ Strong Rope Brewery (6:00pm-9:00pm): Kick off the weekend with Strong Rope Brewery’s First Friday art series! Enjoy the opening of @artmarlg’s installation, meet the artist, sip on their craft brews, and DJ sets from @ministermaestro. Chaat Dog will be the featured food pop-up for the evening.
Saturday, September 6:
Street Tree Care with Cobble Hill Tree Fund @ 178 Court Street, (10:00am-12:00pm): Join your neighbors for a lively and hands-on morning of tree care along Court Street. They’ll provide the gloves, tools, and mulch so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and love for our community trees. (This event is in partnership with Council Member Shahana Hanif, Big Reuse, and the Cobble Hill Association).
50th Anniversary Kickoff Party @ Hoyt Street Garden (10:30-am-2:00pm): Join Hoyt Street Garden on as they kick off their 50th Anniversary with a day of celebration! Enjoy a morning of family-friendly activities including letter writing at 10:30am, storytime with Lauren from The Storied Forest at 11am, and a special ribbon cutting at noon.
Noise Complaint @ Time Out Market (10:00pm): Noise Complaint is closing out rooftop season with its biggest party yet! Catch DJs Luna Rosa, SVPPLY, and LSJ. Expect hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats all under the NYC skyline, with free entry, drink discounts, and prize giveaways for those who RSVP here [FREE].
Sunday, September 7:
Catskills Phoenecia Diner Popup @ Montague Diner (9:00am-12:00pm) You’ll be able to get the iconic Phoenecia Diner pancakes for one weekend only without making the drive upstate. They’ll be serving classic comfort foods like pancakes and shakes.
Tuesday, September 9:
An Evening with Dr. Terroir | Pedro Parra @ Gus's (6:30pm)*: The world-renowned terroir expert Pedro Parra (aka Dr. Terroir) is doing an evening at Gus’s featuring an exclusive tasting of six of his wines paired with a special menu from Chef Chris. Tickets are $125 here.
Multi-Day Events:
Red Hook Pinball Museum Pop-Up @ 352 Van Brunt: You can play NYC’s only vintage pinball machines at the Pinball Museum 2-week pop-up. All games free-play with donation. The pop-up is currently set to run until September 14 and open M-Th 2-8pm and F-Su 12-10pm.
FAD Market Fall Pop-up @ Empire Stores 55 Water St. (September 6-7): FAD Market is back in DUMBO! Shop from 35+ local makers and artisans bringing you handcrafted jewelry, fashion, home goods, and gourmet treats. They’ll be popping up at Empire Stores monthly from September through November.
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Sip and Script Party @ Cremini’s (Wednesday, September 17, 7:00-8:30pm)*: Discover the art of pointed pen modern calligraphy in a relaxed, welcoming setting—everything you need, from nibs to ink, is provided so you can simply show up and create. Wine and nibbles provided. Tickets ($85) HERE.
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Brooklyn Real Estate 🏠
Alloy Development and Vistria Group closed a $535 million construction financing deal for One Third Avenue, a 730-foot, 62-story mixed-use tower in Downtown Brooklyn. Once complete, it will be the tallest Passive House-certified building globally, bringing 583 mixed-income units - including 153 permanently affordable homes with rents starting at $1,023 per month - alongside office and retail space. [BKReader] [6sqft]
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