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Is Kif Closed?
A few readers have emailed asking if Kif restaurant on DeKalb is closed. Apparently, it’s been shuttered for two weeks. I did a walk-by on Monday and saw people having beers at the bar, but when I...
View ArticleAdvice From Neighbors
A CHB reader has emailed me a quandary and has asked me to post it for neighbor feedback. I have lived in the same Clinton Hill apartment for 8 years, in a rent-stabilized, small apartment building...
View ArticleThank You to a Good Samaritan
We always go through phases here where we get increased reports of crime, of muggings, of the callousness of life in the city. But one reader took the time out to email in a thank-you to a Good...
View ArticlePolice "Sting" on the B38
This in recently from a disgruntled reader: This morning I was waiting for the B38 at the corner of Classon and DeKalb. As usual when it came, it was packed – or at least the front half was. Every time...
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Spring Photos
A reader who’s new to the neighborhood just emailed me a slideshow of some photos she’s taken recently. Thought I’d share, since it’s always interesting to get a glimpse of the ‘hood through another...
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Buka: Have You Been Yet?
Reader Ursula just reminded me that Buka’s having its soft opening on Fulton. She says: i don’t see anything about it on your blog yet, but Buka on Fulton is now (softly) open. i peeked inside, it...
View ArticleLost Hedgehog
I get a lot of emails about lost items, animals, and the like, but for some reason this one was really touching. And I think hedgehogs are cute. If you see this toy hedgehog, please help return it to...
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Area Antiques: Mercantile Gallery
Received this email from a reader awhile back and realized I never posted it: I did a little walking around in the rain today and came across an amazing store of antiques – full of quality RESTORED...
View ArticleDeep Fried Pizza?
I haven’t had the time to actually check this out in person yet, but the description sounds intriguing: Hi, I just wanted to tell you about a new pizza place that is on Myrtle right off Classon. I...
View ArticleProps for Urban Vintage
Back during my first visit to Urban Vintage, I noted what a lovely space it would be to host a bridal shower. Thought I’d share this brief note from a reader about a recent baby shower: Wanted to...
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