Phoenicia Diner Pancakes Hit Montague Street + Ziggy’s Roman Cafe Coming Soon & More
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Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ New Openings and Coming Soon ✨
Catskills Phoenecia Diner is popping up @ Montague Diner! You’ll be able to get the iconic Phoenecia Diner pancakes for one weekend only without making the drive upstate. Montague Diner will feature their popup on September 7 from 9am to noon. You can expect pancakes and other classic comfort foods. Time Out has the full scoop here.
Ziggy’s Roman Cafe coming soon: an all-day restaurant and cafe where you’ll find Roman classics with a twist is coming to DUMBO soon, get on the VIP list for an invite to their official opening here.
Los Burritos Juárez now open! Serving up Northern Mexican burritos with fresh, handmade tortillas, they’ve had a buzzy opening and have quickly become a welcome addition to the area. Check them out at 354 Myrtle Ave.
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Today, August 28:
LAST NIGHT Movies With A View: Pretty in Pink @ Brooklyn Bridge Park, (6:00pm-10:30pm): Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Movies With A View ends tonight with Pretty in Pink, closing out their series theme of “Women In Hollywood”. The lawn opens at 6:00 PM (first come, first serve), with the movie starting at sunset.
LAST CHANCE to get Poppy’s Picnic Dinner (5:00pm-7:00pm)! Poppy’s (48 Henry St) is still serving up their special fried chicken dinner, perfect to bring along to Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Movies with a View or take home. Pre-order same day or just walk in, and know that a portion of proceeds supports @esynyc.
Sip and Flow @ Llamaste Family Yoga (Classes at 6:45pm and 8:15pm)*: Enjoy a glass of wine at Llamaste Family Yoga after their evening classes. Come sip, connect with your teacher, and mingle with fellow yogis! Reserve your spot here.
Friday, August 29:
Brooklyn Poets’ Night with RK Fauth & Safia Jama @ Brooklyn Poets (6:30pm-8:30pm): Brooklyn Poets’ Friday Night Open returns with featured readers RK Fauth and Safia Jama, plus an open mic for up to 18 poets. Get tickets.
Saturday, August 30:
Reggae Fest Massive Concert AfterParty @ Brooklyn Paramount, (11:00pm-4:00am): Get ready to dance & vibe. After Reggae Fest Massive at Barclays Center, head to Brooklyn paramount for this epic concert afterparty hosted by Shenseea, Elephant Man &B Moore. Featuring special guests & performances by artists from the concert! Starting at $35.17.
Out/There: A Local Meetup Series for NYC Neighbors @ Farm.One, 7pm: The out/there project is a community-building effort designed to help people meet others in their neighborhood—without tickets, fees, or pressure. These host casual bar hangs and group activities make it easy to get out, connect, and feel more at home in the city. Before each event, attendees fill out a quick survey that’s turned into anonymous “profiles” shared in advance. It’s a light, low-key way to break the ice and give people a sense of who’s coming. FREE.
Sunday, August 31:
Summer Soirée with Au Milieu @ Pearl Street Caviar (5:00pm-9:00pm): Featuring Top Chef’s Lana Lagomarsini and champagne by HRLM Champagne, you can enjoy a Martha’s Vineyard-themed end-of-summer party. Purchase your tickets here.
Labor Day Monday, September 1:
Labor Day Specials @ Congress Bar: Head over to Congress Bar for Labor Day to enjoy longer hours and special Happy Hour deals for the holiday.
Multi-Day Events:
US Open Frozen Deuce @ Brooklyn Crab: If you can’t make it to the US Open, stop by Brooklyn Crab to try their take on the Honey Deuce.
Book these popular events in advance:
French Apéro - Cheese & Wine @ Lea Fromages (Friday, September 5, 7:00pm-9:00pm)*: Celebrate the debut of Léa Fromages’ new cheese back room with Le French Apéro: an intimate evening of French cheeses, wine pairings, and stories behind the dairies. Limited spots available! Purchase yours here.
An Evening with Dr. Terroir | Pedro Parra @ Gus's (Tuesday, September 9, 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.
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Local Business Buzz ✨
Condé Naste Traveler curates the perfect day in Carroll Gardens! Our beloved Carroll Gardens neighorborhood was featured in this guide by CN Traveler breaking down the perfect itinerary for a day in the area, and we want to know… what did you think of their recs, what would you add?
La Bicyclette Bakery and L’Appartment 4F featured in the NYC Bakery Run 2025: Two of our neighborhood bakeries will be participating in the 2025 NYC Bakery Run featuring some of the city’s best bakeries for 100 runners (selected via lottery) on September 21. Get more details here.
Brooklyn Real Estate 🏠
A Prospect Heights couple completed a townhouse renovation that eliminates their electricity costs, showing how strategic upgrades can dramatically slash home energy expenses. [New York Times]
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