Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ Local Happenings and New Openings ✨
Frenzie, the new pizza and wine spot from the team behind neighborhood favorite Confidant, officially opens today at 4 PM, with walk-ins only.
Chefs Daniel Grossman and Brendan Kelley - whose backgrounds include Roberta’s and L’Industrie - tell us Frenzie is designed as a livelier, more casual counterpart to Confidant, equally suited to an early family dinner, date night or a later night out.
“As the evening progresses, the lights will dim, the music will get louder and we’ll keep the pizza coming and the drinks flowing.”
Photo: Frenzie Expect pizzas alongside dishes like smashed cucumber salad, pan con tomate and steak tartare, plus cocktails including the Frenzie martini and a shakerato made with espresso and Amaro Averna.
And their order for a first-timer? “Martini, pan con tomate, cucumber salad, steak tartare, vodka ’nduja pizza and a tiramisu for dessert” - but move fast on the tiramisu: they’re making just 16 each night, first come, first served.
Winner, the acclaimed Brooklyn bakery and cafe from Michelin-starred chef Daniel Eddy is opening a new location at 100 Flatbush Avenue. Known for its breads, pastries and seriously good sandwiches, Winner is expected to open its new Downtown Brooklyn space this fall.
DONT MATTER, a new spot for vinyl and cocktails has officially opened at 55 Sands Street. This spot pairs drinks with a music-focused atmosphere.
Construction is underway on a new 51-story luxury tower at 205 Montague Street and Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn Heights. The mixed-use development will feature 136 residences, plus a jazz club, membership club, and high-end Japanese restaurant BondST.
A parking lot at 55 Smith Street has sold for $58 million, with the new owner planning to transform the site with two residential buildings. One of the developments is expected to include 99 units.
The Ursas, the 30 foot and 13 foot bear sculptures created by Bushwick based artist Jen Lewin, arrive at their permanent home on the Gowanus Canal.
Brooklyn’s Bridge: A New Musical is showing for a limited time! On stage at The Space at Irondale through August 23, the new musical brings Brooklyn history to life through the extraordinary story of Emily Roebling and her pivotal role in completing the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband, Chief Engineer Washington Roebling, became bedridden.
Business Buzz:
The paint and wallpaper brand, Farrow & Ball has unveiled a refreshed showroom on Atlantic Ave featuring its first U.S. “Studio” concept, with a greater focus on personalized consultations. The backyard has also been transformed by Brooklyn-based landscape designer Brook Klausing into an outdoor showroom.
16 Handles is coming to Park Slope! They’re opening a new location at 148 7th Avenue with a new storefront currently under construction and expected to open in a couple months.
NYC Restaurant Week:
There’s still time left for Summer NYC Restaurant Week! Check out these participating local spots: French Louie, Barbalu, Shan, Lele’s Roman, Malvan, Levant on Smith, ABC Kitchens DUMBO, and Aromi.
Lots of local news to catch up on this week! We’ve got new spots opening in DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn, a beloved bakery expanding, some big development updates, and plenty happening this weekend. Plus, Insiders can scroll to the bottom for two more openings coming our way 👀
See you around the neighborhood!
Shannon
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Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Today, August 13:
Movies with a View: Do the Right Thing @ Brooklyn Bridge Park (6:00pm-11:00pm): The summer series continues with a screening of Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing. Set in Bed-Stuy on a hot summer day, the iconic Brooklyn film follows neighborhood tensions as they build toward a tragic confrontation. Plus, cast your vote for the August 27 screening. Challengers, The Great Gatsby, and Ocean’s Eleven are in the running!
Poetry & Pours @ June Wine Bar (7:00pm-9:00pm)*: Sip your way through five seasonal wines, each paired with a poem hand-selected by local poets Sharon Lin and Stephanie Niu to complement the flavors, mood, and notes of each glass. The two-hour guided tasting includes live poetry readings, with food available for purchase.
Friday, August 14:
Midsummer Nights: Strings N Skins @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (6:30pm): Close out the free outdoor summer jazz series with Brooklyn-based Strings N Skins, known for blending Haitian and Colombian sounds through percussion and violin. Founded by Haitian vocalist and percussionist Okai and Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian artist La Lulu, the band brings its distinctive sound to the final performance of the season.
Saturday, August 15:
Third Saturdays @ Time Out Market (9:00pm–1:00am): Make it a late night in DUMBO with DJ Mike Medium of the Heavy Hitters and Hot 97, plus special guest DJs. Expect hip-hop, R&B, reggaeton, throwbacks and more. You’ll also enjoy specialty Patrón cocktails. Free RSVP, 21+.
Sunday, August 16:
Summer Spritz with Brooklyn Heights Association @ City Point (2:00pm–4:00pm): Join the Brooklyn Heights Association for an afternoon of spritzes on City Point’s new patio. Bring a friend and enjoy a spritz, $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
Pet Portraits by Diana Ross-Gotta @ Saturn Road (4:00pm-8:00pm): Bring your pup along for a live 20-minute portrait session with artist Diana Ross-Gotta, who will capture them in graphite or watercolor pencil. Portraits are pay-what-you-can, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Hearts & Bones Rescue.
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Neighborhood Job Board 📌
We’re hiring for a part-time Sponsorships & Partnerships Lead - see today’s job board for more info!
This week's featured openings include a Fulfillment Assistant at NAOMI NOMI, barista and baker roles at Bolo Bolo, and a Warehouse Inventory Manager at Urban Staging, plus dozens of other opportunities across nearby neighborhoods.
✨ Cobble Hill Insider ✨
This week’s Insider section includes:
A popular Japanese lifestyle retailer is making a big move into Downtown Brooklyn • A new private club is teeing up in DUMBO
