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Published every Saturday — online all the time — by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 55 Washington Street, Suite 624, Brooklyn NY 11201. Phone 718-834-9350 • www.BrooklynPapers.com • © 2004 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 20 pages • Vol. 27, No. 40 BWN • Saturday, October 16, 2004 • FREE VINCE DIMICELI Walentas Bring Mets and Nets to caves, kills Brooklyn his tower HE ANSWERS to the city’s stadium problems lie at the corner By Jess Wisloski of Flatbush and Atlantic avenues. The Brooklyn Papers TWhile real estate mogul Bruce Ratner continues to push ahead Facing certain rejection from a key City Council committee this with his Atlantic Yards project — featuring a basketball arena for his week, DUMBO developers David and Jed Walentas abruptly with- Nets, 60-story office towers and a high-rise housing campus — argu- drew their plans to build a 16-story apartment building on Water ments for less obtrusive, Street near the Brooklyn Bridge overpass. more neighborhood-friend- The news came as a relief to neighborhood organizations that had opposed ly developments above the the father-and-son team’s application to rezone 38 Water St. at Dock Street to Long Island Rail Road allow for the construction, which would have included 327 underground storage yard continue to parking spaces, 200 apartments and 8,000 square feet of retail space. pop up. / Jim Cole The plan drew the condemnation of the DUMBO Neighborhood Associa- I’ve heard them all, from tion, the Brooklyn Heights Association, Community Board 2, Borough Presi- a big park to low-rise, af- dent Marty Markowitz and Councilman David Yassky because it would have fordable housing to cheap impacted views of and from the Brooklyn Bridge. space for arts groups. “We just wanted to thank everyone for their help,” said Nancy Bowe, pres- And while any of those Associated Press ident of the Brooklyn Heights Association, who came to the City Council would be better than Rat- chambers Wednesday — the morning after word had been passed on through ner’s suburban campus su- council members that the Walentases had withdrawn their proposal. perblock — which would

/ Kathy Willens Pick your pumpkin The City Council rarely votes down an application recommended for ap- complete the separation of Pumpkins depicting President George Bush, left, and his Democratic challenger, Massachusetts proval by the City Planning Commission, but in this case the commission Fort Greene and Clinton was the only authority in the city’s land use review process to give the plan a Hill from Prospect Heights Sen. John Kerry, are seen below another pumpkin depicting the White House, at a Halloween that he started with the pumpkin show in Salem, N.H. Kerry and Bush held their final scheduled debate Wednesday. See WALENTAS on page 5

failed Atlantic Center mall Associated Press — none of them are going to happen. So the answer, of course, is to move the New York Mets to Brooklyn. But before I get bom- Hook Ikea set, unless mayor barded with hate e-mail, letters and phone calls, hear me out. Now, I’m no fan of the use of the state’s power of eminent domain to take moves in land away from people for the sake of one man making a buck. But if Gov. / Bill Kostroun Bloomie: I wouldn’t George Pataki (through his Metropolitan Transporta- tion Authority appointees’ want to live near it

sale of air rights over the Associated Press rail yard and the state’s With its easy access and large near- By Jess Wisloski power to invoke eminent by population, the crossroads of At- The Brooklyn Papers domain) is determined to lantic and Flatbush avenues is the hand the site over to his The City Council voted 50-1 Wednesday in favor of perfect spot for Jason Kidd’s (above) zoning changes that would allow Swedish home fur- buddy Ratner, let’s get a Nets and Mike Piazza’s (top) Mets. better outcome for the bor- nishings giant Ikea to build a megastore on the Red ough as a whole — expand Hook waterfront. Only East New York Councilman on the genesis of Ratner’s project and build not just one, but two sports Charles Barron voted against the contentious plan. facilities. The measure is expected to be signed into law this week — Just as it was in the late-1920s when the Williamsburgh Savings Bank unless, that is, Mayor Michael Bloomberg decides to trade his tower was built, the crossroads of Flatbush and Atlantic avenues is as See FOR IKEA on page 2 Rendering of the proposed Red Hook Ikea on the site of the former New York Shipyard. prime a piece of real estate as any in Brooklyn. Granted, it’s not as close to Manhattan as Brooklyn Heights nor does it have the housing stock of Park Slope, but it’s a hell of a lot more accessible than, say, DUMBO. The fact that the intersection sits atop one of the largest train termi- nals in the city — it could be considered Penn Station East — makes it the perfect spot for development centered around the mass gathering of CB2 clarifies role in Ratner arena fight people. So while a mall like the new Target-anchored Atlantic Terminal isn’t By Jess Wisloski publicly announced their involvement housing complex. bor the area that will be directly affected by a bad use for the crossroads, lugging all that stuff you buy home by The Brooklyn Papers in negotiations for a community bene- Those negotiations, held privately and with- Ratner’s proposal, which in addition to creating train isn’t all that much fun. In response to pressure from com- fits agreement with developer Bruce out notification of the full community boards, a home for his recently purchased New Jersey But what if the only thing you needed to bring home from your trip munity members, politicians and the Ratner over his planned Atlantic Yards have carried on for the past 10 weeks. to the area was that foul ball you caught? On second thought, make Nets basketball team includes 17 high- rise press, community boards 2, 6 and 8 basketball arena, office tower and All three of the boards fall within or neigh- See CB2 ROLE on page 18 that a home run. See MOVE METS TO BROOKLYN on page 6 Taking eBay to the streets By Jotham Sederstrom book, except for maybe under auctioneers,” lasts seven days and attracts buyers from as pected,” said Leah Iberal, 34. “Ebay is sort The Brooklyn Papers Leah Iberal said of the business she found- far away as Australia, the husband-and- of like a little gambling game.” ed with her husband, Barry. “We’re pio- wife team and their staff of seven ship the The upstart, just one in an endless num- Flip through the five boroughs’ yel- neers, like the Pilgrims, in a whole new goods to the winning bidder and keep a ber of disparate businesses to sprout from low pages and the closest thing to world.” percentage of the profits. the advent of the Internet, has put up more eBay you’re likely to find, alphabeti- Since May, the service at 1865 Bath On an item like, say, an early 1900s than a thousand auctions, many for items cally speaking, is “eating disorders.” Ave. near 18th Avenue has allowed people camel saddle, which sold recently through that have sold in the quadruple and even / Jori Klein Why would eBay, the Internet-based who would normally dump their no-longer the service for $143, the seller would leave quintuple digits. public auction site, have a permanent ad- needed knick-knacks at a thrift store to, in- with around $100 after deducting auction A silver 1963 Corvette, said Leah Iberal, dress, you ask? Because the city’s first stead, expertly project those same goods to fees and a profit percentage. sold recently for $36,000 after an initial bid brick-and-mortar eBay brokerage, “It’s Out a worldwide market. Not bad for a used camel saddle. of $28,000. A second automobile to find its of Here!” opened a few months ago on the Once received, the goods are priced “We get a lot of unusual items that you way to “It’s Out of Here,” this one a more Papers The Brooklyn border of Bath Beach and Bensonhurst. modestly to attract interest on the eBay don’t think are going to bring in any bids modest late-model Lexus, found new own- Leah and Barry Iberal pose in front of their eBay store, It’s Out of Here! at “There’s no place to list us in the phone- Web site. After an auction, which usually but then they go for way more than you ex- See EBAY STORE on page 16 1865 Bath Ave. in Bensonhurst.

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PETER J. MOLLO, Esq. Continued from page 1 residents and take advantage of “I had a talk with him after “The only guarantees that noon. Ikea, although more Yoswein is here with us today A lifetime of service to the community Upper East Side townhouse for the views of Manhattan. last week’s hearing, and he in- were given were of pollution, than a year away from open- — she is her own company!” Se Habla Español • Se Parliamo Italiano • a Red Hook walk-up. ‘Monopoly dicated to me that he was go- destruction of numerous his- ing, is considered a “Chamber He then called Yoswein a Talking to reporters a day af- ing to vote in favor of it,” toric structures, guarantees of Champion,” a designation used “champion of Brooklyn.” 718-858-3401 ter the council’s land use com- capitalism’ Avella said in the council increase of accidents and by the organization to denote “I’m sure that some of the “This was monopoly capi- chambers just prior to the guarantees of problems for major contributors. same people who are pushing 266 Smith St. (bet. Degraw & Sackett) Brooklyn mittee approved the Ikea project, Bloomberg said candidly, talism at its worst,” said the vote, referring to Barron’s ab- our small businesses and man- Yoswein, whose firm repre- Ikea, would push the idea that “I happen to be a supporter of lone council dissenter Barron. staining from the land use ufacturers throughout the area sents both the Brooklyn Bush won all three of the de- it. But I think if I lived there, I “There was no competitive committee vote on Oct. 6. that attempt to compete Chamber and Ikea, was con- bates,” said McGettrick, who don’t know whether I would bidding, no competing deals But Barron, sitting only against this tax-subsidized en- gratulated by chamber presi- characterized the legal basis for Take a moment to be, quite honestly.” for that spot were considered,” paces away, shook his head. tity,” he said. dent Kenneth Adams at the a lawsuit challenging the Ikea Asked whether Bloomberg he said. “I’m voting no,” he said. “I Meanwhile, Ikea co-spon- luncheon. plan as environmental in nature. focus on your health was referring to the traffic and “We should offer the people already told [Gonzalez] and sored a luncheon for members “Everybody put your hands “This will continue,” he noise the store is expected to of New York more from the just told [Land Use Chair- of the Brooklyn Chamber of together for Ikea!” Adams vowed. “We have simply en- • Pain bring to the streets of Red developer.” Barron said the woman] Councilwoman Me- Commerce Wednesday after- said at the luncheon. “Joni tered into another phase.” • Fatigue Hook, a mayoral spokesman role of the council should be linda Katz. I commend my col- • Joint Replacement said, “I think it’s clear what he building more alliances be- leagues for all the work • Chronic Backache meant.” tween large scale developers, they’ve done and I’m happy ©David W. Dempster, Ph.D;,1999 • Work Related Injuries Opponents of the Ikea plan businesses and communities. for them, but I’d like to vote no ©David W. Dempster, Ph.D;,1999 • Neck and Shoulder Pain for Red Hook say it will “Since they love us so on a statement of principle.” • Joint Dislocations / Fractures choke the relatively quiet much, and always want to Barron repeated a point • Repetitive Stress Conditions community with traffic and come in our neighborhoods, about profit sharing, or enti- • We use Diapulse Technology open the door for more big- why don’t they involve us in tling the community to 1 or 2 • Most Insurances Accepted box store development on the profit sharing?” Barron asked. percent of profits to go to- REHAB ONE Brooklyn waterfront. But Red Hook Council- wards a local development PHYSICAL & 360 Court St. Houses hail woman Sara Gonzalez, who fund, but Marbach said Gon- OCCUPATIONAL bet. Union and President helped broker the deal with zalez thought those requests THERAPY project’s OK Ikea — which has promised to were “unreasonable.” (718) 858-3335 But the council’s vote was accept local employee appli- Ursula Hahn, a resident of Open M-F,late hours M&W hailed by proponents of the cations two weeks earlier than the Concord Village co-op in Osteoporotic Bone Normal Bone project, who include many others alter roadways to help Downtown Brooklyn, didn’t residents of the Red Hook mitigate the impact of traffic, think Barron was so much un- Houses, a public housing and complete follow-up stud- reasonable as insincere. complex that makes up 75 ies on traffic impacts — was “I think to take such a pop- percent of the neighborhood’s not bothered by Barron’s anti- ulist stance for someone so re- Osteoporosis population, many of whom ar- Ikea vote. moved from the area rings a slope sports gued the need for jobs. “She was quite pleased at the little hollow,” she said. high-performance running gear “The hard part is over vote,” said Felix Palacio, a But Lou Sones, an ardent with,” said Ray Hall, founder Gonzalez spokesman. Another Ikea opponent from Red of Red Hook Rise, a youth aide to Gonzalez, Lois Mar- Hook, felt much differently. “The guy has balls,” Sones Risk Factors YOGA FOR RUNNERS empowerment organization in bach, said that Ikea had com- the area that has advocated for mitted to her, in writing, to hire said. • Focus on alignment and specific needs for running • Helps runners and athletes more effectively stretch and work job training programs from for at least 50 management jobs ‘Fight not over’ core muscles tightened by training Ikea. locally, “which is very impor- John McGettrick, a Red • Increases strength and flexibility, lessening chance of injury “It is a God blessing for this tant because we didn’t want to Hook resident opposed to the community and for the sur- do just entry-level,” said Mar- October 17-December 12 • Sundays 10:30am Ikea plan, said the council rounding businesses,” he said. bach, who also described the vote would not discourage • Female and over 50 offer valid while supplies$120 last for9/1/04 8-week to 9/30/04 course “The little local restaurants that plans as a “work in progress.” those against the plan. • Family history of fracture Sessions led by Danielle Loeb, certified Iyengar Yoga instructor are struggling now, they should “There is still time to meet “Obviously, we’ll have to do well with this big business in with [Ikea] and negotiate Class size is limited. Sign up today! continue our opposition,” • Early menopause the neighborhood.” what’s best for the communi- Stop by the store or call 718-230-4686 for more information. McGettrick said, adding that Ikea is proposing to build a ty,” she said, but mentioned they would bring their opposi- • Diet Low in Calcium 70 seventh avenue 718.230.4686 $70 million, 346,000-square- that the promise of 600 jobs tion to city and state adminis- • Thin & small framed btwn berkeley & lincoln www.slopesports.com foot store on the former ship- took precedence for Gonzalez. trative panels and, if neces- Hours: M, W,Th, F 11-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 yard, between Dwight and Co- “And because it has now sary, to court. lumbia streets along the Erie been voted on by the City “We will seek legal meas- – or just worried Basin. The company would Council, they will have over- ures to correct what is essen- about osteoporosis? also build 1,400 parking spaces sight,” she said, in ensuring tially an environmental disas- and Ikea has proposed running promises are kept by Ikea. ter for not only Red Hook but Bone Density results in just 5 minutes a free ferry service to the store Barron stands for adjacent areas as well,” he with our new, high-tech DEXA TED ROTHSTEIN, DDS PhD from downtown Manhattan. vowed. Talk to us! The project would also in- by himself McGettrick mentioned his Adults and Children clude more than 70,000 Up until the Oct. 13 vote, irritation that “highly paid lob- square feet of adjacent restau- Queens Councilman Tony byists have totally distorted Named Invisalign “Top 500 Docs” rant and retail space and a Avella, who chairs the zoning the true appraisal of the facts,” BROOKLYN HEIGHTS ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATES mile-long public esplanade. and franchises subcommittee saying that despite the fact Daniel D. Ricciardi, MD, FACR, Director Specialist in Lingual (behind the teeth) Arguments by opponents of and described the superstore that Ikea officials have refused the project suggested that the as “a great project” thought to guarantee jobs to Red Hook waterfront space would be bet- Barron would vote in favor of residents, their public relations Conveniently located at 100 Clinton St. (off Remsen) • 852-1551 • • www.drted.com • ter suited to building more it, presenting the appearance consultant, Joni Yoswein, had small businesses that could em- of unanimous support among done a good job with giving For additional information or appointment call 834-0070 BROOKLYN HEIGHTS SINCE 1976 ploy an equal amount of local the council. the impression they had.

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“Our Catheterization Lab, where we But it was precisely that Papers The Brooklyn combination of joy and fear Hillary Rawlins battled breast cancer while pregnant and is helping to promote the Amer- diagnose and treat blocked arteries, that compelled Rawlins to re- ican Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk. main hopeful after being told is the busiest in Brooklyn—and for good by doctors that the lump reason. We have the best rates for successful above her right breast, initially Markowitz, a sponsor of the especially are going undetect- both breasts were removed. believed to be a side effect of event in Brooklyn, local elected and we’re trying to just ed- Three months worth of angioplasty among all New York City hospitals her pregnancy, was in fact ma- ed officials from across the ucate people and really get the chemotherapy only served to lignant. borough are expected to lend word out.” further complicate her life. according to the New York State Department “It gave me strength be- their support. Rawlins is now cancer free, “I cried for two weeks,” cause it was another reason I Walkers will meet at the though not yet in remission. said Rawlins, who has several of Health. The talent and expertise here is had to survive and fight the Prospect Park bandshell, near For the next five years, the ad- family members who have cancer,” said Rawlins, 33. “I the Ninth Street entrance to the ministrative assistant at an also waged bouts with cancer. amazing. If you have a loved one in need of had to survive so that I could park, by 8:30 am. For more in- acupuncture program at Pacif- “I wasn’t always this positive; be with my daughter.” formation, log on to www.can- ic College in Manhattan must I was full of fear.” cardiac care, this is where you want to Rawlins will be carrying cer.org/stridesonline. be tested annually to ensure On Sunday, however, she that frame of mind as she and Although last year’s walk the disease hasn’t returned. said she would be all smiles. trust your heart.” 12 friends and family mem- raised $28 million, Diamond Although Sunday’s walk “Life is short,” said Rawl- bers join thousands of partici- said they aim to raise more marks the one-year anniver- ins, who celebrated her 10- – Arlene Dayao, RN pants in the city’s Third Annu- than dollars this year. sary of Rawlins’ diagnosis, the year wedding anniversary to Maimonides Catheterization Lab al “Making Strides Against “Hillary’s breast cancer was date is symbolic only of the her husband, Roger, in June. Breast Cancer” walk, in caught so early,” said Dia- beginning of her struggle. Fol- “Don’t take anything for grant- mond. “We try to preach early lowing discovery of the dis- ed and live life to the fullest, I I I I Prospect Park this Sunday. PREVENTION DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT REHABILITATION RESEARCH Among her supporters will be detection and that early detec- ease, Rawlins underwent a bi- because in the blink of an eye Olivia, the perfectly healthy tion does save lives. Minorities lateral mastectomy, in which it can all change.” 11-month-old daughter who had been living in Rawlins’ womb for seven and a half To learn more about the Cardiac Institute go to: months when the cancer was www.maimonidesmed.org first identified. Her 4-year-old son, Latrell, will also be by Silver rips Pataki for To make our team part of your care, call: her side. 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And budgetary disbursements for education and job growth. to prove it, we’re inviting you to join “The governor vetoed over $109 million of funding to go us for a free breakfast seminar where to CUNY, the College of yo u’ll get answers to your Me d i c a re Technology, York College and Medgar Evers College. The q u e s t i o n s. Yo u’ll learn about beneﬁts [state] Senate attempted to override these vetoes once, such as vision, hearing and dental and I assure you, we will try that are part of eve ry Oxford Me d i c a re again before this year is out,” said Silver. “Higher education Ad va n t a g e ® plan. And with three of our is too important, your econo- my and your future are too four plans, you won’t pay a penny important, to allow partisan leadership to obscure your vi- Before m o re than what you are already paying sion.” After for trad itional Me d i c a re. 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Who will benefit from arena CBA? MOVE METS By Jess Wisloski Heights Councilwoman Letitia “Because we’re still in negotiations The Brooklyn Papers James, a vocal opponent of Ratner’s it’s pretty premature to talk about NEWS ANALYSIS plan. who will be playing what role with TO B’KLYN… Over the past 10 weeks, while But Forest City Ratner asserts that the final agreement,” Flattery said. invited community members, com- the negotiators are representative of “Until it’s signed we really can’t even Continued from page 1 munity board leaders and heads of But a research analyst for Good business leaders that urges developers the larger community. discuss that, because we don’t know.” In the 1950s, Walter O’Malley considered moving his community organizations worked Jobs NY, which is part of a national to hire minorities and women), and “We’ve already reached out,” said The lack of transparency in the ne- Brooklyn Dodgers to a domed stadium to be built at this with Bruce Ratner to clandestinely group that studies economic develop- the chairpersons from community Johanna Flattery, a spokeswoman for gotiations is another concern for crossroads with just that in mind. Depending on who you forge a community benefits agreement and helped develop the land- boards 2, 6 and 8, have sat in on ne- Forest City Ratner. “We have Greenwood. ask, either then-Parks Commissioner Robert Moses put the ment for the Atlantic Yards devel- mark Staples Center CBA in Los An- gotiations overseen by Borough Pres- ACORN, we have BUILD, we have “It presents a big problem for com- kibosh on that plan, or O’Malley simply chose the greener opment, the question asked by local geles, Calif., upon which the Atlantic ident Marty Markowitz, who has long community boards 2, 6 and 8, we’ve munity leverage if the public is only pastures of the Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles and its mil- politicians, individuals, neigh- yards CBA is based, said the missing been a champion of the project. invited the reverends, we have the bor- getting this after the pieces have settled lions of baseball-less fans, over continued competition with factor in Brooklyn was any incentive Until the story was broken by The ough president involved — all these in place,” the economic development the Yankees and Giants. (I believe the latter.) borhood associations and oppo- analyst said. “The point of the process Now, with the city contemplating new homes for the nents of the arena project has been, for the developer. Brooklyn Papers on Oct. 2, the meet- people represent different pieces of the “It sounds like groups that are basi- ings were a secret affair, and commu- community. It’s pretty much all of is to enable community negotiations, Yankees, Nets, Mets and Jets — and the public is in an up- “Who exactly is the community?” cally already in favor are working nity boards 2 and 6 had not an- Brooklyn, and certainly the area that is it’s not for the government’s sake.” roar over where the teams should stay or go — it’s time to Work on a community benefits with him,” said the analyst, Stephanie nounced to their members that they going to be affected by the arena.” Greenwood said that in the past, re-examine O’Malley’s idea. agreement, or CBA, came about at Greenwood. “It’s hard to understand were taking part at all. But when Ratner brought the Rev. these kind of agreements were used to HE PLAN to build a West Side football stadium ac- the urgings of organized clergy mem- where the community leverage is The project’s critics have com- Herbert Daughtry, of the House of the convert people who might otherwise cessible by just one new subway would jam-up the bers in April to get Ratner’s develop- coming from.” plained that most of those involved in Lord Church in Boerum Hill, into the oppose a project into supporters. And George Washington Bridge, Henry Hudson Park- government oversight, she said, T ment company, Forest City Ratner, to The negotiating members, which the negotiations do not live in the area. fold of negotiating members on the way, every tunnel from New Jersey, and, well, pretty much sign a legally binding document that include two representatives each from Only one group, BUILD, is a stone’s CBA, concerns arose that the chosen helped in those negotiations. the west side of Manhattan in general. This bad idea would commit the company to afford- BUILD (Brooklyn United for Innova- throw from the project site, although negotiators not only get a say, but also When asked who will ensure that should be scrapped. able housing, local hiring, and public tive Local Development, based in none of BUILD’s negotiating members get first dibs at naming their prize. Forest City Ratner keeps all the prom- Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadows— one of the last of green space, among other benefits, to Prospect Heights), ACORN (a nation- live in the footprint of the arena plan. At the Oct. 7 press conference an- ises it agrees to in the final CBA docu- the ’60s cookie-cutter multi-use abominations — should be appease concerns about the super- al housing advocacy organization “The community is anyone who nouncing Daughtry’s participation, ment, Flattery said, “It will be enforced destroyed, and replaced there with a football-only stadium sized 24-acre area to be razed and de- with a local branch on Third Avenue doesn’t live in the footprint, anyone Daughtry expressed his idea for a by Forest City Ratner. And Forest City for the Jets to rival the Giants’ home in the Meadowlands. veloped with office skyscrapers, high- in Park Slope), the Downtown Brook- who does not live in Prospect community health center and day care Ratner has always kept its promises And in Brooklyn, land about to be handed over to Rat- rise apartment buildings and a lyn Advisory and Oversight Commit- Heights, and anyone who is not criti- facility in his neighborhood, which and intends to do so in the future. ner should house not only his Nets arena, but a 45,000-seat basketball arena. tee (DBAOC, a group of political and cal of the project,” said Prospect was entertained by Ratner on the spot. “We will have this legally binding Mets ballpark as well — either at the site of the proposed document, the CBA is legally arena, down the block along Atlantic Avenue, or on the site binding,” she said, but then of the Atlantic Center mall. added, “However, while there The reason this should be considered is the nature of the is intention to honor anything games themselves. we sign, there will be real-live A football game, with huge Sunday crowds and a short solutions to compensate for season, is more of an event than it is a night out on the what might not be done.” town. When people go to football games, they use it as a Hearts, not wallets, drive Flattery declined to elabo- reason to party — the phenomenon commonly known as rate further. tailgating. Well before and much after games, football sta- Weekly CBA meetings, ac- dium parking lots across the country are loaded with cording to BUILD’s Michael loaded fans celebrating their day off the best way they Caldwell, have been ratcheted know how: with barbecues, beer and fold-up lounge up to twice weekly, in hopes chairs. Therefore, the best place for professional football is anti-arena restaurant week of finishing a signed agree- in places like the Meadowlands or Flushing Meadows, ment by next month. where access is easier by car and the stadium itself is sur- By Jared Allen who will prosper or not. I’m not will- As it stands, he said, the fate of the like Wal-Mart. Once that happens, he “There will be task forces rounded by a parking lot. and there will be committees to for The Brooklyn Papers ing to trade off my prosperity for your project is being determined by state said, the neighborhood would lose the Sports like baseball, basketball and hockey, with much make sure the agreement is en- longer schedules and more home games, are less events Nearly two-dozen Brooklyn misfortune,” said Bob Law, who owns and city politicians without the consul- charm and flavor that he values. a seafood cafe on Vanderbilt Avenue tation of a neighborhood that might “It becomes just another place to forceable, and we’re still work- and more just a night out. With most games played on restaurants have agreed to donate that bears his name. “ have specific needs and desires very land an airplane,” said Robertson. ing on that,” Caldwell said. weeknights, it’s imperative the arena or ballpark be located up to 5 percent of their proceeds “I have a concern about the process different from what the developers Lucy Koteen, who organized the “We’re really working for within easy access of a large population — be it living or this week to help Develop-Don’t by which Ratner is bypassing the com- have in mind. fundraising drive for DDDB, disagrees strangers, I mean a lot of peo- working nearby. Destroy Brooklyn fight Bruce munity,” by going directly to the state, “There wasn’t inclusion of the com- with project advocates and even some ple we don’t even know will INCE THE CITY of Baltimore shocked the world by Ratner’s plan to build a 19,000- said Law. munity about whether this is what we participating restaurant owners that the be affected by the project and building the Oriole Park at Camden Yards in its seat basketball arena, office tow- Francine Stephens, owner of Fran- want as a community,” he said. arena will bring more foot traffic, and a part of the project,” said Downtown Inner Harbor area, professional teams Caldwell. “It would be nice if S ers and high-rise apartment build- ny’s, on Flatbush Avenue at Prospect A Forest City Ratner spokeswoman thus more business, to the area. “People have awoken to a fact the Knicks and Rangers here in New ings in Prospect Heights. Place, said a lack of community in- this week refuted that claim. “I would who come to the arena for basketball everybody could be at the York have known all along — if you build an arena or ball- But for many of the owners of these volvement is her main concern, too. have to disagree that the community games won’t even see the street,” Ko- table, but let’s face it, every- park in a place that has ample mass transit or in walking restaurants, the decision to help the “On some level, I think it will be a has been excluded,” said Lupe Todd. teen said. body couldn’t fit in the room.” distance of a lot of people, they’ll show up in droves. anti-arena group had nothing to do positive for the business. But that’s not “We have shown a tremendous But many restaurant owners also Bertha Lewis, the ACORN Proof that a downtown stadium works can also be found with protecting their businesses. what matters to me,” she said. “We not amount of inclusion.” said that the 5 percent donation representative, said that her in San Francisco, where the baseball Giants’ new, privately Most of the restaurant, cafe and bar only own a business in this neighbor- Todd noted that Ratner’s company DDDB is asking for will be difficult group mostly focused on hous- funded ballpark sells out regularly, despite a severe lack of owners participating in DDDB’s hood, we live here as well.” has been negotiating a community for them to swing. ing, but “most CBA’s are pret- parking. “Brooklyn Dodge” restaurant week Stephens said she and her husband, benefits agreement that includes repre- “I’m a new business and I have a lot ty lame on housing,” she said, But I digress. fundraiser — it runs Oct. 17-24 and a Andrew Feinberg, have invested a lot sentatives from Community Boards 2, of misgivings about giving away 5 per- citing the Staples Center Mets owner and Lafayette High School graduate Fred complete list can be viewed at in their neighborhood, and that type of 6 and 8, along with associations repre- cent,” Robertson said. Like many of his scheme, which she said only Wilpon should be drooling at the proposition of breathing www.dddb.net/restaurants — could not investment, not outside investment mi- senting Prospect Heights and sur- counterparts, Robertson said he would ended up with 20 percent af- new life into his downtrodden franchise by moving the predict how the arena would impact grating in, is the best way for the com- rounding neighborhoods. donate what he could. fordable housing — just city’s National League ball club back to his hometown. their businesses. Many even acknowl- munity to prosper over the long run. “I’m not certain I’ll be negatively Koteen said that 5 percent is just a tar- enough to receive tax subsidies With better train access, both local and regional, than both edged that the Ratner development Eric Goetze, who owns the Blue affected, but I’m not sure that it will get DDDB is shooting for. And while for development. The plan for Yankee and Shea stadiums, and more people in walking might generate more business for Sky Bakery, on Fifth Avenue at have a positive effect either,” said Franny’s owner Stephens said she does- 50 percent affordable housing distance, it would seem a no-brainer. them. Bergen Street in Park Slope, said he, Adam Robertson, who opened Total n’t know of a single restaurant owner that Ratner has offered is “a And with Ratner’s arena next door housing the Nets But what has brought these owners too, is mostly upset about the lack of Wine Bar only nine weeks ago. “I’m who can afford 5 percent, she believes big breakthrough,” Lewis said. and, in the coming years, the National Hockey League’s together is the overwhelming sense community involvement in a project more concerned about quality of life giving DDDB a way to showcase their “The way were doing this is Islanders, the crossroads of Atlantic and Flatbush would that the developer and his allies have that he describes as hastily pre-ap- issues,” he said. support is the most important thing. that it’s seamless, you don’t surely become the 12-month-a-year destination Borough neglected to include the community in proved. “I don’t think there’s any dis- While Robertson said he is not op- “We’ll give what we feel is appro- leave out people in the middle,” President Marty Markowitz wants it to be. their plans. agreement that the community needs posed to the idea of development, priate,” said Stephens, “because we she said. “Overall I’m making And O’Malley just might turn over in his grave. “It’s not an issue of there being any to be developed, but it’s a question of Robertson is worried that this project support the work that they’re doing sure that there’s an oversight Vince DiMiceli, The Papers’ senior editor and production new business in the community or doing it the right way,” Goetze said. could open the door for giant chains that we can’t do ourselves.” and that there’s a real contract.” manager, can be reached at [email protected] Community group feels shut out of BAMland

By Jess Wisloski at public meetings and presenting Bryant, who designed the alternate The LDC, however, has yet to re- man of the board of the BAM LDC. ance space, very plain, very sim- than the BAM LDC could provide The Brooklyn Papers their own design for one of the cultur- plan and who is associate director lease any word about those “That came across at the town hall ple,” that could serve anything from for it in terms of staffing.” al district’s claimed sites of land. of Pratt Institute’s Center for Com- specifics. Numerous calls to LDC meetings. People were pretty much dancers to choirs, Silberstein said. Paterson confirmed that although The modest public park on the Over the past few weeks, mem- munity and Environmental Devel- executive director Jeanne Lutfy outraged and offended.” Additionally, he said, the liquor triangle near the Brooklyn Acad- her agency has final say, an RFP bers of the CCC, a consortium of opment, flipped through a visual were not returned. Yet without the LDC’s endorse- store on the corner of Fulton Street wouldn’t necessarily be the only to emy of Music, where Fulton community groups, politicians and slideshow, and listed concerns. Among the priorities of the CCC ment, CCC’s plan could be mean- and Ashland Place falls into the ur- dispose of the land. Street and Lafayette Avenue religious leaders, have been showing Tally of jobs to be created? 355 are maintaining the multicultural ingless. The joint power of the LDC ban renewal zone, and is therefore “We would work with local offi- intersect, represents to many Fort off a “conceptual plan” for the north permanent, 2,241 temporary. Inter- and ethnic diversity of Fort Greene, and EDC could either stack the “a designation that allows for emi- cials and the BAM LDC to deter- Greeners everything problematic site of the project, an area bounded ested investors? Bryant rattled off a keeping local business owners near- deck against CCC’s plans, or guar- nent domain to happen.” mine the best disposition,” she said, with the BAM Local Devel- by Ashland Place, Rockwell Place, list of big-name corporations, al- by and helping them flourish, and antee their consideration. “The planning is going pretty far,” but mentioned that a way other than opment Corporation. Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue. though their interest in the CCC plan including small and emerging cul- Paterson suggested that if a de- said Silberstein. “Ultimately I think the open-bidding process of the RFP With its iron gates closed except The missing link is the BAM could not be confirmed by press tural and arts groups. velopment group had the advantage the city and LDC are having conver- would be sole-sourcing the land. for weekend hours, BAM Park is LDC, which has yet to invite, com- time. Projected cost? $220.5 million. Bryant complained that meetings of foresight into the RFP specs, sations with a series of cultural “In special circumstances, where beautiful to look at but remains municate with, or even respond to Cost to taxpayers? $12.5 million. held between members of the CCC they might have time to prepare in groups. Probably, I’m just guessing, the adjacent property owner may be and the BAM LDC over three advance for the foreseen call for there would be an RFP for a devel- largely inaccessible to the greater the designs. BAM LDC representa- But according to a spokeswoman interested in it for expanding his tives saw the designs at a Sept. 15 for the city’s Economic Develop- years, starting in December 2001 proposals, which is predicted for oper to come up with,” he said, but public, residents complain. business, or the proposal has a spe- meeting of the Fort Greene Informa- ment Corporation, which is work- and petering off in March 2003, December or January. made it clear that the ultimate deci- Those who want to utilize the cific public benefit to the communi- well-manicured park during the tion Exchange, a kind of neighbor- ing in partnership with the LDC, were bunk, and talking didn’t get Lee Silberstein, a spokesman for sion would go through the Econom- ty,” she explained, the land would week must appeal to officials of the hood clearinghouse for ideas. the formal process would be to is- them anywhere. the BAM LDC, said, “BAM Cultural ic Development Corporation. BAM LDC, who have been That alternate plan, whose devel- sue a request for proposals, which Fort Greene Councilwoman Leti- District is a vision of [Lichtenstein’s] Of the triangular BAM Park, Sil- be sole-sourced. charged with the design of a cultur- opment was funded by a $50,000 hasn’t happened yet. tia James asserts that at those meet- and other people who’ve been deal- berstein said, “The intention was to Sole sourcing is one of James’ al district in Fort Greene, and who Assembly grant, includes 380 con- “We expect to issue an RFP for ings the CCC members were sim- ing with the arts for a very long time.” offer programming in the park to biggest fears about the space. She opened the park in July 2002 as a dominiums that would be sold to portions of the north site by the end ply told what sites were planned for “The north site will include a mix the extent possible in the short term. knows that in the event the EDC “first step” in that process. buyers with varying levels of in- of this year or early next year,” said development and that their input of housing,” Silberstein said, explain- The development of the cultural approves such a form of disposal, Much of the land targeted for the come (50 percent at market rate), EDC spokeswoman Janel Paterson. was not welcomed. ing that it would be a mix of rental district involves a significant CCC would lose any influence. cultural development is city-owned 20,450 square feet for arts-related She clarified that the site would be “It was BAM LDC doing all the apartments and condominiums total- amount of streetscaping and re- “I’m hoping there’ll be some and marked for urban renewal under retail space, 42,000 square feet for dealt with parcel by parcel, and de- talking. And it was the vision of one ing 500 units, 50 percent of which landscaping. And one of the things compromise,” James said, between the BAM Cultural District plan. But a performance space, a 499-seat com- velopment groups that apply for site man, not the community,” James would be made affordable with the in the overall re-landscaping of the the LDC and CCC. neighborhood group formed in re- munity theater and 214 under- control would have to compete with said, referring to Harvey Lichten- help of government subsidies. area was to reopen and re-landscape “I don’t know who BAM LDC sponse to the plan, the Concerned Cit- ground parking spots. plans that fit within the LDC’s stein, the former Brooklyn Academy “It could hold art galleries, dance the park. There was never a com- represents other than BAM LDC,” izens Coalition, is making the rounds During the presentation, Rudy specifications for the space. of Music director who is now chair- studios, a theater, a small perform- mitment to be open anything more she said. Borough president should represent the people

To the editor: He goes on to disingenuously ing your responsibility as a repre- proval.” And special thanks to [East They’ve had plenty of help from all community review. Community In the Oct. 9 article, “Markowitz say, “As of yet, the developer has sentative of the people and will New York Councilman] Charles Bar- our elected and appointed represen- Board 6, the borough president and testily defends himself at Park presented a wish list. Given the LETTERS continue to be seen as a representa- ron for seeing through the Ikea hype tatives that fell all over themselves City Council were all so quick to Slope Food Co-op meeting,” our stars and the moon and the sun all tive of the developer. And if you are and having the integrity to speak the to ensure that Ikea glided through fold, that all Ikea has to do is put in thinking about votes, you should re- Borough President openly admits line up together, the actual footprint Bruce Ratner to clearly state to the truth, when all of his peers would a useless traffic light. Nothing for he is not doing his job to represent will be determined later.” alize he can’t cast one — Ratner have us believe Ikea is our savior. the community! public which blocks he is planning lives on the Upper East Side. the citizens of Brooklyn. Mr. Markowitz, people’s lives are to build on, and which he isn’t. It is The fact is, Ikea stands a lot to Send us a letter Some community representa- — Daniel Goldstein, spokesman By mail: Letters Editor, Brooklyn Papers, Shockingly, he states that “the under heavy threat and stress in the not incumbent upon Bruce Ratner to gain and has made only paltry con- tives! contentious Atlantic Yards arena, proposed footprint and surrounding Develop-Don’t Destroy Brooklyn cessions. 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 protect the public, but it is incum- In hindsight, 10 years from now, housing and commercial-office de- blocks. We take this situation very bent upon you to do so. Prospect Heights resident The real tragedy that undercuts Fax: (718) 834-9278. velopment plan was still in its early seriously. You say that the “footprint all of this is the wholesale plunder- By e-mail: I hope The Brooklyn Papers will If it is true, as you say, that “the Ikea plundering [email protected] look back and expose all the poor stages.” Early stages? Then why is will be determined later.” If this is footprint will be determined later,” ing of one of Brooklyn’s greatest All letters must be signed and include judgment and lies that conspired to his friend Bruce Ratner trying to the case you must stop your friend then I suggest you get on the ball Hook waterfront assets — it’s spectacular waterfront. the writer’s home address and phone buy up whole city blocks, and why Bruce Ratner from sending surro- and put a moratorium on the block- To the editor: Ikea belongs on a highway, not a number (only the writer’s neighborhood ultimately kill the natural and pro- is the Empire State Development gates around Dean and Pacific to mile from the nearest on-ramp. and street name are published with the gressive rejuvenation that Red busting that is going on in Prospect Thank you to The Brooklyn Pa- letter). Corporation saying that “things are threaten landlords and property Heights until the footprint is pers and reporter Jess Wisloski for But I don’t strictly blame Ikea for Letters may be edited and will not Hook is currently enjoying. moving rapidly?” owners. You must ask your friend known. Short of that you are shirk- “Barron blasts ‘uninformed’ Ikea ap- their selfish grab. be returned. — Alan Mukamal, Red Hook INSIDE DINING | PERFORMING ARTS | NIGHTLIFE | CLASSIFIEDS | REAL ESTATE

THEATER Reagon-omics Director Robert Wilson and composer-librettist Ber- nice Johnson Reagon, founder of the a capella group Sweet Honey in the Rock, have joined forces to create a music-theater piece based on Gustave Flaubert’s 1874 novel “The Temptation of St. Anthony,” which will be presented at BAM’s Howard Gilman Opera House Oct 19-24. Reagon’s daughter, R&B singer Toshi Reagon, is musical director for the show’s tour. She told GO Brooklyn, “My mother was in- trigued by the idea of col- laborating with Robert Wilson.” Wilson has a long (718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings October 16, 2004 relationship with BAM; he directed “POEtry” in 2001 and “Woyzeck” in 2002. His distinctive staging for “The Temptation of St. Anthony” uses dramatic lighting and bamboo birds held aloft by the performers. “ ‘The Temptation of St. Anthony’ is a story about St. Anthony, whose faith is tested, and his journey to find out where he belongs,” said Toshi Reagon. “He goes on an exploration through many different faiths to find himself and his relationship to God. We tell the story through music and Robert Wilson’s staging.” The all black cast features several Brooklyn- based artists. Performer-author Carl Hancock Rux Ready, set, EAT! (pictured), who lives in Fort Greene, plays St. An- thony. Singer Christalyn Wright also lives in Fort Greene. And Toshi Reagon, who says, “I just love Brooklyn,” makes her home in Crown Heights. The music will be played by her six-piece band, Big Lovely, and will be sung by a 14-member choir. “This is a universal story,” said Toshi Reagon. “It’s especially significant these days when we see faith and humanity being eliminated all around us.” “The Temptation of St. Anthony” runs Oct. 19- 23 at 7:30 pm, and Oct. 24 at 3 pm. Tickets are $25, $50 and $75. BAM Howard Gilman Opera / Greg Mango / Greg / Greg Mango / Greg House is located at 30 Lafayette Ave. between / Greg Mango / Greg / Greg Mango / Greg / Greg Mango / Greg St. Felix Street and Ashland Place. For more information, call (718) 636-4100 or visit the Web site at www.bam.org. — Paulanne Simmons The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn EXHIBIT BROOKLYN Recent history Although known for exhibits on subjects as an- cient as the life of found- Bites ing father Alexander Turn to page 10 for a Hamilton — which is on / Greg Mango / Greg / Greg Mango / Greg view through Feb. 13 — / Greg Mango / Greg Brooklyn Eats site map Mango / Greg the New York Historical and complete list of Society’s latest exhibition, “The Rescue,” recalls the participating restaurants! very recent attacks on the World Trade Center on The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn Sept. 11, 2001. The focus of the multi- media exhibit, on display through Jan. 9, is the role that Bedford-Stuyvesant’s Rescue 2, one of the New York Fire Department’s elite units, played that day. Among the artifacts on display, salvaged from the Fresh Kills landfill by the cu- rators, is the rear door of Rescue 2’s rig (pictured), which was demolished when the towers collapsed. The New York Historical Society is located at / Greg Mango / Greg / Greg Mango / Greg / Gregory Cross / Gregory / Greg Mango / Greg 170 Central Park West at 77th Street in Manhat- / Greg Mango / Greg tan. Admission is $10, $5 teachers, students and seniors, free for children under 12. For more information, call (212) 873-3400. — Lisa J. Curtis The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn Brooklyn’s foodies set for three-hour feast at Marriott ART

By Tina Barry Who’s cookin’: Among those preparing dishes for Monday’s Brooklyn Eats are (top row, for The Brooklyn Papers DINING left to right) John Cabbell of Mama Dukes, Robert Tuller of Tuller Premium Foods, Shakoor Watson of Shakoor’s Sweet Tooth, Rachel Peters of Cocotte, Peter How of Banana Leaf, f you love food and drink, then there is The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s (middle row, left to right) Bruce Bromberg of Blue Ribbon, Brian Karp of Press 195, Larry “Brooklyn Eats” food, wine and beer tasting fes- only one place to be this Monday, Oct. 18 tival will take place at the New York Marriott Vivola of Frat’s Ices, Karey Pompey of JRG Restaurant, (bottom row, left to right) Aricka I— the eighth annual “Brooklyn Eats” Brooklyn [333 Adams St. between Tillary and Westbrooks of Jive Turkey, Aaron Bashy of The Minnow, Paul Vicino of Five Front and 12th food and beverage tasting festival at the New Willoughby streets, (718) 246-7000] on Oct. 18 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Street Bar and Grill, Bettina Harris of Corn Bread Café and Marc Elliot of Blue Star. York Marriott Brooklyn. Tickets ordered in advance are $85 per per- From 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, the Brooklyn son for VIP admission that begins at 5:30 pm; or Chamber of Commerce will host 72 of the $60 per person for general admission that will al- fried turkey, she’ll serve turkey meatballs in Or, start with dessert. low entrance at 6:30 pm. For tickets, call (866) borough’s finest restaurants, gourmet gro- 468-7619 or go to www.ticketweb.com. A limit- an orange-apricot glaze and puff pastry pizza There are cakes as ornate as bridal gowns, ceries, caterers, artisanal wine purveyors, beer ed quantity of $85 tickets will be sold at the door with Brie and cranberry chutney. finger-sized pastries glistening with berries brewers and beverage distributors for a feast in beginning at 6:30 pm. Patty Lowry, who owns both the 12th and crumbly cookies. Great wine is decanted; the Grand Ballroom of the downtown hotel. Street Bar & Grill in Park Slope and Five there are designer sodas to slurp; and cups of “The vitality of the Brooklyn restaurant Front in Fulton Ferry-DUMBO, is returning rich coffee are poured throughout the evening Gowanus tour scene is evident at the festival,” said Brook- for lobster bisque will try something new at a to the festival for the fourth time. to help settle over-stimulated stomachs and lyn Chamber of Commerce President Ken- place they’ve never heard of, and just like “We love Brooklyn Eats. [Five Front and improve the endurance of ticket-holders. Meet the artists who live around the Gowanus neth Adams. “There’s a great diversity of eth- that, the restaurant’s on their radar screen.” 12th Street Bar & Grill] chef Paul Vicino gets If you can take your eyes off the food, Canal in the eighth annual Gowanus Artists Open Stu- nic foods from restaurants in neighborhoods One newcomer to the jaw-dropping smor- to show off his new dishes for fall, and we you’ll spot size 4 women licking icing off dio Tour on Oct. 23-24. This year, 85 visual artists in- all over the borough.” gasbord is Peter How, chef and owner of the meet lots of new people who become cus- their plates or the telltale glazed eyes of cluding Patrick Barrett (a detail of his 2003 Polaroid The participating vendors represent 20 year-old Banana Leaf restaurant in Bay tomers,” said Lowry. “The feedback is great.” someone in a sugar coma. manipulation “Carroll Street Bridge” is pictured Brooklyn neighborhoods, and with all the fu- Ridge. The event is an opportunity for a restaurant to The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will above) are showing off their works, which range from sion combinations, it’s impossible to deter- “We’re thrilled to introduce our restaurant reach 1,000 foodies in one evening. award $1,000 “Brooklyn Eats” scholarships paintings to photographs and from textiles to porcelain. mine the number of different styles of cuisine at the Brooklyn Eats festival,” How said of his At this year’s festival, Vicino plans to rep- to three aspiring chefs. The winners of this The studios will be open to the public from 1 pm to that will be offered. Malaysian restaurant. He will serve Banana resent 12th Street with a tomato-bread soup year’s awards are Latoya Mason, Shakia Hall 6 pm. Adams is pleased that chefs who partici- Leaf’s signature crusty coconut shrimp with and Five Front with Moroccan lamb shanks and Ronney Williams, seniors in the Hospital- A free shuttle bus will be available from some pated in previous festivals are returning, and spicy pineapple salad at “Brooklyn Eats.” and chickpea salad. ity Management program at New York City N/R subway stops. See www.gowanusartists.com/ is happy that the event continues to attract so Aricka Westbrooks, owner of Fort At the event, chefs set their tables, piled College of Technology in Downtown Brook- directions for a studio tour map and more infor- many first-timers. Greene’s Jive Turkey, is another newcomer to high with platters, side by side in the enor- lyn. To be eligible, the students must be at the mation about the bus route. Maps can also be “The event has proven to be an important the event. mous ballroom. A diner may start nibbling top of their class academically and be active picked up at Los Pollitos (148 Fifth Ave. at Dou- launch for restaurants,” he said. “Because of “We’re really excited that people come from platters of cheese and pates then move in community service. The winners have cre- glass Street), Rose Water (787 Union St. at Fifth the great mix of new and more established from all over Brooklyn and Manhattan for the on to barbecued ribs and cornbread, sushi and ated a dish that will be served at the event. Avenue) and other locations. For more informa- places, diners who head to the Lundy’s station event,” said Westbrooks. In addition to deep- bowls of steaming pasta. So lift your forks and prepare to indulge. tion, call (718) 789-7243. — Lisa J. Curtis

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Open daily for dinner and Saturdays and Kitchen, serves up a medley of Malaysian, Indian Papers file The Brooklyn Sundays for brunch from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. and Thai fusion dishes at this intimate Bay Ridge bistro. GO Brooklyn dining critic Tina Barry The Shrimp Martini at Blue Star in Cobble Hill. 50 Brooklyn 5 described How’s cooking as “vibrant, light and Archives clean, and at other times, rich and complex.” Brewery publications as the best of its kind in all of New melt-in-your-mouth fish from the Atlantic and 333 Adams St. at Tillary Street, (718) 222- Try the soft-shell crab and mango salad or the York City, says proud owner, Pat Savoie. Don’t Pacific, as well as a huge sake list. The restaurant 79 N. 11th St. at Wythe Avenue, (718) 486-7422 RESTAURANT 6543, www.marriott.com/nycbk (AmEx, DC, plump, pan-seared scallops dressed in red, pick- bother looking for liquor in the 600-square-foot, boasts more space than its Manhattan sushi (AmEx, MC, Visa) Beers: $3 for 1, $5 for 2. Michael’s Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$35. led ginger. A dish called “Nasi Lemak,” jasmine In 1987, Steve Hindy and his neighbor Tom brick-lined space. Every nook and cranny is occu- cousin and shorter lines than its next-door bistro. 2929 Avenue R (at Nostrand Ave.) • (718) 998-7851 The spacious restaurant in the New York Marriott rice cooked in coconut milk and served with pied by more than 350 bottles of about 100 dif- Open daily. Reservations are not accepted. Potter teamed up in hopes of resurrecting a Brooklyn hotel is elegant, with comfortable seat- cubes of curried chicken and anchovies that are ferent types of wine stored in wooden wine racks. once-thriving industry in Brooklyn: beer brewing. www.michaelsofbrooklyn.com • ing. Archives offers a wide variety of seafood, fried with onions and lime, provides an array of Open Monday through Friday, from noon to 9 54 Shortly after their meeting, the duo created their pasta, poultry, beef and vegetarian dishes for pungent flavors. For dessert, try the sesame pm, and Saturdays, from 11 am to 9 pm. Closed Blue Star first beer, the robust Brooklyn Lager. every taste. A typically hearty entree by execu- creme brulee, a unique twist on its French coun- 254 Court St. at Kane Street, (718) 858-0309 or on Sundays. (The store will be open on Sundays Potter has since retired, but the brewery, which tive chef Walter Plender is the barbecued terpart, served with house-made strawberry ice (718) 858-5806 (Cash only) Entrees: $12-$19. during the holiday season.) produces more than 14 different kinds of lagers Australian rack of lamb with grilled polenta and cream and caramelized bananas. Open daily. “There are no cliches on my menu,” boasts Blue and ales, is still foaming over with success. Beer mixed vegetables. Other indulgences include 25 Star chef and owner Marc Elliot. “I’d rather do the Sunday Champagne brunch. Open daily for Blue Ribbon drinkers may tour the 12,000-square-foot brewing 23 Bierkraft something creative and interesting.” That’s facility on Saturdays, as well as sample the hearty Seniors: 15% Discount breakfast, lunch and dinner. exactly what Blue Star’s menu offers. For dessert, 191 Fifth Ave. at Union Street, (718) 230-7600 Brooklyn selection in the brewery’s 300-seat indoor tasting try the “Chocolate Sushi,” round slices of fudge room on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. every Tuesday night (dine-in only) 35 (AmEx, MC, Visa) 280 Fifth Ave. at First Street, (718) 840-0404 A Table (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $12.50-$32. rolled in sweet, shredded coconut (to look like Walk into this gourmet shop and you’ll be sur- rice). It is served with a silver cup full of Kahlua for “The brewery is a great starting point for your 171 Lafayette Ave. at Adelphi Street, (718) rounded by more than 650 kinds of beer. Blue Ribbon Brooklyn features wines from dipping, tiny scoops of homemade wasabi ice night out in Williamsburg,” says Hindy’s new part- 935-9121 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $14-$20. Bierkraft is also very particular about the 250 around the world and offers an extensive raw cream and sticks of crystallized ginger. ner, Eric Ottaway. While the brewery does not For those of us stuck in the hustle and bustle of a cheeses they stock, most made by small produc- bar. The eclectic menu includes a vast array of serve food, it does encourage patrons to bring On the last Sunday of every month, Elliot offers big city and only dreaming of dining in France, there ers. (The shop is a member of the American choices, from matzo ball soup, escargot bour- their own or order-in. Tours, including a free tast- a cooking class for $75 including brunch and is A Table — a casual bistro that brings the French Cheese Society.) The nice selection of fresh guignon and garlic shrimp and chorizo for appe- ing, are available every Saturday at 1, 2, 3 and 4 countryside atmosphere right into Brooklyn. breads, chocolates from around the world and tizers, to duck confit with arugula and tomato wine. After class, invite a friend to join you at pm. The tasting room is open Fridays, from 6 pm Blue Star to enjoy the fruits of your labor. “The idea was to make it look like my house,” gourmet prepared foods make spectacular gift salad, hanger steak with onion rings, and lobster to 10 pm, and Saturdays, noon to 5 pm. says A Table owner Jean Baptiste, who decorat- baskets. Free beer and cheese tastings every and corn on the cob for entrees. Blue Ribbon Enjoy “Tuesday Blues Day” and feast on $1 blue- ed much of the restaurant with furniture from his Tuesday at 7 pm. Open daily. Brooklyn opens at 6 pm, Monday through Friday, point oysters, blue crabs and Pabst Blue Ribbons 74 Brooklyn Ice D • E • L • I • C • I • O • U • S home in his native France. French country decor, and stays open as late as 4 am on Fridays and all day while listening to live bluegrass from 7 pm Chinese Cuisine & Vegetarian Nutrition including large wooden communal tables, dom- 42 Big Nose Full Saturdays. Open daily. Reservations accepted to 10 pm. Dinner is served daily. Lunch is served Cream Factory inates the interior of this classic bistro, promot- for 5-10 people. Wednesday through Sunday, starting at noon. (On Fulton Ferry Landing pier) Old Fulton ing neighborly camaraderie and sharing. Body Brunch is available Saturdays and Sundays. Street at the East River, (718) 246-3963 (Cash 24 162 Montague Street 382 Seventh Ave. at 11th Street, (718) 369-4030, only) Scoops: $3 for 1, $5 for 2, $6 for 3. • Fast Free Delivery The signature dish is the steak frites au poivre, a Blue Ribbon 46 Brooklyn Heights 12-ounce shell steak with peppercorn sauce and www.bignosefullbody.com (AmEx, MC, Visa) Sushi Bluestone Bar Open since 2001, this New England-style ice • Open 7 Days a Week (718) 522-5565/66 french fries. According to Baptiste, “Lotte Named after wine-tasting terms — “this wine has cream shack is located right off the breezy Fulton 278 Fifth Ave. at First Street, (718) 840-0408 & Grill fax (718) 522-1205 (24hr) Provencal,” monkfish served with mashed pota- a big nose” or “it has a full body” — this 4-year- Ferry Landing on the East River. If the mercury toes, spinach and Provencal sauce, is also popu- old wine store has been recognized by various (MC, Visa) Average price per person: $35. 117 Columbia St. at Kane Street, (718) 403- rises, or if you just have a craving, try a triple- • Party Orders Welcome Mon - Thurs 11:30am - 10:00pm If it’s late and you’re craving a spicy tuna roll, 7450, www.bluestonebarngrill.com (AmEx, scoop of butter pecan or any one of their other Fri - Sat 11:30 am - 11:00pm head to Blue Ribbon Sushi, the latest addition to DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $5-$8. seven classic flavors. If you have an unusually We Only Use Vegetable Oil Sunday 2:00pm - 10:00pm = Full review available at www.brooklynpapers.com the culinary empire of brothers Bruce and Eric Named after the slate-like rock once mined in large craving, go for the $7.50 banana split, a Natural Cooking FREE $7.00 Bromberg. (They also own Blue Ribbon locations southern Brooklyn, Bluestone Bar & Grill is a heaping mound (three scoops) of ice cream, hot in Manhattan and Brooklyn, another sushi restau- quaint neighborhood establishment with a cou- fudge, whipped cream and, of course, sliced and Fresh Vegetables DELIVERY min. Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Disc= Discover Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card rant by the same name in Manhattan, and Blue ple of unusual twists in its cuisine. Owner and bananas. Cool! In the fall and winter hours are Ribbon Bakery.) There’s an extensive selection of chef Vanessa Whalen, a Briton who came to New Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 10 pm;

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Advance Tickets: $60 General Admission 6:30PM $85 VIP Admission 5:30PM At-the-Door: $85 Admission 6:30PM (limited availability) THE BROOKLYN CHAMBERa OF COMMERCEts PRESENTS BROOKLYN’S BEST FOODS & BEVERAGES e RESTAURANTS, CATERERS AND GOURMET GROCERIES Join us for a unique tasting event featuring the best restaurants, 12th Street Bar & Grill Chipotle Magnolia Restaurant `A Table Clemente’s Maryland Mama Duke’s Southern Cuisine caterers, gourmet groceries, food specialties, micro-brews, and Akwaaba Café Crabhouse Marco Polo Ristorante wines in Brooklyn. And be there to congratulate the Brooklyn Alma Cocotte Restaurant The Minnow Restaurant Archives Restaurant Corn Bread Café Mo-Bay Eats scholarship winners from Aunt Suzie’s Dee Dee Dailey Catering Peaches & Cream Café New York City College Banana Leaf Eamonn’s Pearl Room Restaurant Bar Tabac Five Front Picket Fence of Technology, Bierkraft Footprints Café Press 195 Blue Ribbon Great Performances at Rice CUNY: Hospitality Blue Ribbon Sushi BAMCafé Schnäck Management Blue Star Heights Café Shakoor’s Sweet Tooth Bluestone Bar & Grill Hibiscus Smithwick’s Department. Bodegas Home Cooking Sotto Voce Restaurant Brawta Caribbean Café Hong Kong City II Sugarcane Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory – Jive Turkey Sweet Melissa Pâtisserie River Café JRG Restaurant Bar & Tavern on Dean Butta’ Cup Lounge Fashion Café Tuller Premium Foods Cafe Scaramouche Junior’s Water Street Restaurant Cake Man Raven Lassen & Hennigs & Lounge Canedo’s Restaurant Liquors Waterfront Ale House Centro LouLou Restaurant Zoila Lundy Bros. Restaurant

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BROOKLYN EATS is produced by the Brooklyn Alliance, which is a non-profit, economic development affiliate of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. The event is presented in cooperation with the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York City Council. Special thanks to Gifford Miller, Speaker of the New York City Council and Bill de Blasio and Albert Vann, Co-chairs of the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York City Council. Additional support is provided by the New York City Department of Small Business Services, Commissioner Robert W. Walsh. October 16, 2004 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM AWP 11 NEW CHEF! NEW MENU! Thursdays through Sundays, noon to 11 pm; and Entrees: $5.95-$6.75. Rough-hewn wooden tables and wall sconces Dee Dee Dailey, so expect her empanadas and runs 11 am to 4 pm, Saturdays and Sundays. closed Sundays. From Memorial Day until Labor round out the prosperous farmhouse atmosphere, yucca fritters to pack a zesty kick of onions, pep- Open daily for lunch and dinner. In July, the ever-popular Chipotle Mexican Grill Day, the factory is open daily. adding to Cocotte’s “romantic charm,” noted pers and garlic. Caribbean fusion is her style and with all the old world service, style chain unveiled a new, sleek restaurant in Peters. Dinner served daily at 5:30 pm. Outdoor her menus reflect ingredients indigenous to the 15 Brooklyn Heights. Although the menu is small, dining in the sidewalk cafe is available in season. islands, such as polenta with okra or flying fish in a Five Front 37 none of the choices will steer hungry and atmosphere you expect from us. Butta’ Cup Creole-style sauce. Mediterranean influences can 5 Front St. at Old Fulton Street, (718) 625- Brooklynites wrong. The huge, 20-ounce burri- 271 Adelphi St. at DeKalb Avenue, (718) 32 be tasted in the shrimp and Spanish olive 5559 (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: tos, made right before your eyes, are overstuffed 522-1669 (DC, Disc, AmEx, MC, Visa) Corn Bread Cafe empanadas. Traditional American barbecue is also $14-$20. with your choice of meats and/or vegetables, Entrees: $11-$50. 434 Seventh Ave. at 15th Street, (718) 768- an option, as are vegetarian foods. Dailey recom- rice, beans and condiments. There is even a faji- Park Slope’s 12th Street Bar & Grill talent — co- Enjoy Chef Bruno Milone’s 3838, www.cornbreadcafe.com (AmEx, Disc, mends two weeks notice for catering requests. Set in a Fort Greene brownstone, this seductive ta burrito. Chipotle’s guacamole is made fresh owners Patty Lowry and chef Paul Vicino — MC, Visa) Entrees: $7.95-$15.95. Average cost of a 100-person cocktail reception: creative touch on his lounge is decorated with sexy leopard prints and throughout the day. Margaritas and beer also score big in DUMBO, complete with warm serv- $35 per person, plus service and rentals. vintage furniture. Start with something spicy — available. Since the company, owned by Corn Bread Cafe chef-owner Bettina Harris keeps ice and a buzzing bar. Favorites like Prince Mediterranean dishes; be sure jerk wings or the Cantonese-style salt-and-pep- McDonald’s, prides itself on fresh and savory mouths watering with her “down-home barbe- Edward Island mussels in a light curry broth 67 per jumbo shrimp. Chef Francisco Pastrejon’s ingredients, that’s what the restaurant offers cue,” and “taste of New Orleans.” Entrees like Dolce Amore appear alongside other menu items like grilled to try his supple homemade “Asian soul” menu includes customer favorites from 11 am to 10 pm daily. Maryland crab cakes with remoulade, crawfish hanger steak in a port glaze or the unsealed like the salmon Japanese, Lil’ Big Daddy’s fried etouffe and penne with spinach, roasted peppers Foods shrimp ravioli in a saffron sauce. Vicino also fettuccine, and luscious pastry, chicken, sweet potato pie, apple pie, or red vel- 73 and mushrooms show that this is no ordinary soul (Manufactured by Steinway Pasta & Gelati) 37 serves one of the best burgers around! Five gelato and sorbetti all made Clemente’s food restaurant. Corn Bread Cafe’s Po’ Boy sand- Front offers lots of outdoor seating on its rear vet cake. But don’t limit yourself to just the food. Grand Ave. at Park Avenue, (718) 246-5414, in-house. Butta’ Cup’s bar serves some of the coolest Maryland wiches — chicken or fish served on a baguette (Cash only) Ice cream: $23-$32 per six-pound deck, weather permitting. Brunch on Sundays, cocktails around and all-you-can-eat brunch on topped with sweet pickles, coleslaw and toma- case; Ravioli: $16-$60 per 5-quart container. from 11 am to 4 pm. Closed Tuesdays. Sundays. “Blunch,” or brunch and lunch, is toes — are humble but delectable. Desserts like Crabhouse In their Williamsburg warehouse Dolce Amore served weekdays. Garden seats available in sea- (at the Vince Marina), 3939 Emmons Ave. at the double chocolate layer cake and warm peach 34 Footprints Cafe son. Closed Mondays. cobbler ensure a sweet ending. Enjoy the out- Foods manufactures products that range from Knapp Street, (718) 646-7373, www.clementes- fresh pasta to gelato. There is a section of the 5814 Clarendon Road at East 58th Street, (718) marylandcrabhouse.com (Cash only) Entrees: door patio on the weekends, weather permitting. Open daily. Weekend brunch, too. factory called “Cash and Carry,” where owner 451-3181 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $9-$25. Winner of the and 6 $8.95-$24.95. Cafe Chris Mennella lets regular folks take home his If you want to see and be seen, sit at the bar-like Scaramouche With more than 100 seats on the water, many of 7 all-Italian food products at wholesale prices. front section of the restaurant with exposed Clemente’s patrons are more likely to dock their Dallis Coffee With more than 50 different types of ravioli windows and high tables and chairs. Couples 524 Court St. at Huntington Street, (718) 855- boats than park their cars. Visit the new outdoor 100-30 Atlantic Ave. at 102nd Street in (cheese and spinach, wild mushroom, butternut can sit in the secluded back section of the cafe, 9158, www.cafescaramouche.com (MC, Visa) tiki bar complete with frozen drinks and seven Queens, (800) 424-4252, www.dalliscoffee.com. squash, artichoke in olive dough, eggplant, to where the seating is lower and the darkened Entrees: $6.75-$14.95. beers on tap. Of course, there’s all-you-can-eat What started out in 1913 as a door-to-door fami- name a few) and about 100 different flavors of windows create a mysteriously romantic effect. Marco Polo Cafe Scaramouche is more worldly than its Carroll crab, along with lobster, salmon, tuna, clams, ly coffee business carried out on horseback is ice cream, making a choice is tough. Open Gardens locale lets on. This Argentinean cafe and oysters and mussels. But somewhere along the Monday through Friday, from 6 am to 4 pm. Try the Footprints Rasta Pasta, because this is the RISTORANTE today a nationally recognized coffee importing only place you can get it. Noodles are dressed in patisserie boasts a unique blend of French, Italian line, chef Bill Peist must’ve felt sorry for meat- and roasting company with relationships with the and American cuisine and its owners claim the eaters and added chicken dishes, steaks and 11 Parmesan cheese and slightly spiced with pep- Pioneer of the fine restaurant movement in Brooklyn world’s largest coffee-growing countries (such as Eamonn’s pers and onions. The pasta is served solo or with United Nations and Dean & Deluca as clients. burgers to the menu. Did we mention the raw Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Brazil, Puerto bar? Closed Mondays through Thursdays. 174 Montague St. at Clinton Street, (718) shrimp, grilled chicken, BBQ chicken or anything At the heart of Cafe Scaramouche’s culinary phi- Rico, Papua New Guinea and Colombia). With a 596-4969, www.eamonns.net (AmEx, DC, else you can think of. Still hungry? End your meal motto “we sell coffees we love and nothing else,” 345 Court Street (at Union Street) 718-852-5015 losophy is a commitment to all things home- 58 Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $10.95-$18.95. with their traditional cheesecake. Open daily made. Even the butter is hand-churned. Among Cocotte Dallis Coffee, owned by David Dallis, maintains Open 7 days for lunch and dinner • Free Valet Parking • Eamonn’s simply has it all: a decor that is time- from noon to 4 am. its signature dishes are the “milanesa,” an the highest standards of coffee from “mountain- 337 Fifth Ave. at Fourth Street, (718) 832- less and comfortable, an enclosed sidewalk cafe, Argentinean chicken dish served with potatoes top to countertop,” according to their Web site. Visit our website www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com 6848 (Visa, MC) Entrees: $12-$21. an active and friendly bar, an upstairs dining 65 and salad or the traditional oven-baked They even teach their customers — which are pri- Frats Ices Indulge in traditional French-American fare room that can accommodate private parties up empanadas stuffed with chicken, beef, tuna, marily restaurants and distributors — how to brew 169 Seventh Ave. at First Street, (718) 369- served up by Christine and Bill Snell, who also to 50, and something on the menu that every- spinach or corn. Among their pastries is the the perfect cup. 2850, www.fratsices.com (Cash only) Frats: own Fort Greene’s beloved Lou Lou bistro. one will like. You’ll find a large selection of sal- “dulce de leche alfajor,” an Argentinean version $4.99 for five with dipping sauce. Ices: $1.50- Cocotte features French regional classics, bouil- ads, sandwiches, hearty entrees and Eamonn’s Meet of a cookie sandwich. A hearty brunch menu is 40 labaisse (fish stew), as well as seasonally inspired Dee Dee Dailey traditional fare like Irish sausage and mashed $2.50. available on the weekends. Open daily. Me At dishes. Chef Rebecca Peters also offers oysters Catering potatoes with onion gravy or chicken pot pie. This Park Slope purveyor of deep-fried ravioli THE GRAND PROSPECT HALL and whole grilled fish of the day. On Saturdays There is also a prix fixe dinner selection for (frats) and Italian ices, ice cream and spumoni, 55 Cake Man Raven and Sundays, enjoy a brunch of specialty crepes (718) 615-1654 (Cash only) $19.50, which includes soup or salad, select opened in July. The fried raviolis are pre- and homemade pastries from 11 am to 3 pm. “We’re not afraid of flavor,” says chef and owner entrees, dessert and coffee. Brunch at Eamonn’s cooked, rolled in a breadcrumb mixture (for a 708 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue, snack) or ground biscotti crumbs (for dessert) (718) 694-2253, www.cakemanraven.com and then deep-fried. The savory frats come with (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Cakes: $25-$180. a variety of fillings: traditional cheese, meat, Tonight Stay Home In Brooklyn Patrick De’sean Dennis III, a.k.a. “Cake Man” Map of Brooklyn Eats chicken or seafood and can be dipped in vodka, Raven, learned to bake in his grandma’s kitchen marinara or cheddar cheese sauces. For dessert, in South Carolina when he was knee-high to a cheesecake, pumpkin (new for fall!) or chocolate grasshopper. It’s a skill that has served him well. frats are served with chocolate, strawberry, The Cake Man also dabbles in cookies, pastries Stage caramel, blueberry or cherry dipping sauces. DINE DANCE and pies. His Southern red velvet cake has melt- & ed in the mouths of celebrities as old-school as 1 2 5 6 7 76 Lena Horne and Cab Calloway and as new as Great Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. His wedding cakes 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Performances are gorgeous, too; and he can do seemingly anything with fondant. Just ask. Open daily. at BAMcafe T H E 24 Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. 14 Centro 18 20 21 at Ashland Place, 2nd floor, (718) 636-4139 19 19 23 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$18. 116 Montague St. at Hicks Streets, (718) 625- Lively and funky crowds pepper the laid-back 1010 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $11.95-$21.95. atmosphere of this pre-show place-to-be. Great Designed in contemporary fashion by architect 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Performances, the city’s largest catering compa- Larry Bogdanow, Centro is a casual restaurant 25 ny, recently took over operations. Executive serving Italian Mediterranean cuisine in Brooklyn Seating chef Carlos Baca’s menu features roasted free- Heights. The dark, bare wood tables, a plasma range chicken with tamarind-glazed apples; screen television and LED lighting provide for a 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Merlot-braised lamb shank with rosemary lively, modern atmosphere. polenta and roasted root vegetables; and You cannot go to Centro without trying chef arugula and mozzarella ravioli with organic plum Vincent DeVittorio’s mussel pots, according to Joe tomato and basil sauce. Secondino, who co-owns the restaurant with Greg 46 19 19 50 51 BAMcafe offers live music on Friday and Markman. For seafood lovers he recommends the Saturday nights, when there is no cover, but a RESTAURANT & SUPPER CLUB seafood risotto, a deliciously inviting combination 45 $10 minimum order is required. For more infor- of shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari. If water mation about future performances, visit creatures don’t float your boat, the spinach risot- VIP 52 53 54 55 57 58 59 60 www.bam.org on the Internet. Open for dinner Entrance lunch 12-4 • dinner 4-10 to ravioli with sauteed chicken combined with Thursdays through Saturdays, from 5 pm; also asparagus, artichoke hearts and gorgonzola open on other days of the week two hours prior 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 sunday buffet brunch cream sauce might be what you’re looking for. 71 to performances in the BAM Opera House or Classic tiramisu with chocolate sauce and Grand BAM Harvey Theater. live music every sat Marnier mascarpone cheesecake are just two of the many house-made desserts on the menu. 13 Heights Cafe swing dancing, latin dancing If you just want to have some adult fun, Centro 74 84 Montague St. at Hicks Street, (718) 625- offers a full bar that is open until midnight on 5555 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $13.95-$18.95. Fridays and Saturdays and offers a happy hour Press Ticket Ticket Pickup Purchase 73 “Approaching our 10th anniversary, we’re the Wine Spectator Award Winner on weekdays from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. 72 most popular restaurant in the Heights,” said Main Entrance co-owner Greg Markman, who also owns 17 Chipotle 75 76 Centro down the street with his partner, Joe 112 Secondino. The corner restaurant with cherry The ultimate retro night out! Mexican Grill wood tables and glass doors that fold open to 185 Montague St. at Clinton Street, (718) let the sun shine in — designed by award-win- 263 PROSPECT AVENUE • PARK SLOPE 243-9109, www.chipotle.com (AmEx, MC, V) Map accurate as of press time = Beverages Continued on page 12... (718) 788-0400 • VALET PARKING Brooklyn Friends of Chamber Music at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church The Temptation of Hosting parties of 50 to 1000 guests Enso for the past 114 years. String Quartet Photo: Steve J. Sherman www.GrandProspectHall.com www.OakRoomRestaurant.com with Tom Meglioranza corporate & private accounts welcome BARITONE Tom Meglioranza we are available 7 days for special events & functions Sunday, Oct. 24, at 3PM Quartet in D major, op. 20, nr. 4 ...... HAYDN String Quartet (1994) ...... CORIGLIANO Dover Beach ...... BARBER Quartet in C minor, op. 51, nr. 1 ...... BRAHMS restaurant • bar • cabaret Tickets: $15 available at the door. Students: $5. TDF vouchers accepted. LADIES NIGHTS ARE BACK 85 South Oxford St. & Lafayette Ave. 3 blocks from BAM. 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Continued from page 11... “grab, gobble and go” menu of sal- 59 dessert wagon offers pastries, cakes, tortes, fruits, sor- and roasted red peppers sounds delicious, let’s be frank Lou Lou bet and homemade gelato. ning architect Larry Bogdanow — has a casual ads, sandwiches, meats and sides. here — it’s the banana pudding ice cream you really Jive Turkey serves homemade 222 Dekalb Ave. at Clermont Avenue, (718) 246- want. Or the ginger ice cream with honey grahams. Or California feel and, Markman claims, “is the largest Marco Polo is best known for its tableside preparation. outdoor cafe in Brooklyn Heights.” lemonades, particularly popular on 0633 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $12.50-$21. At your table, the fettuccine al vino rosso, or red wine the strawberry cheesecake ice cream. Heck, get a slice summer days, including flavors such Lou Lou has a cozy atmosphere with rustic tables, fettuccine, is tossed in a Parmesan cheese wheel. For of sweet potato cheesecake or red velvet cake while To go with the coastal theme, the cafe offers daily as mango, strawberry, pink lemon- exposed brick walls and a lovely garden. A signature dessert, the strawberry flambe made with fresh you’re at it. Individual pies such as sour cream apple wal- seafood specials ($13.95-$17.95). The crab cakes ade and ginger mint. Whole turkeys dish from chef William Snell’s French menu is his berries, champagne and sugar, is heated over a pan nut or cherry are also available. Open daily. entree is served with a black pepper-coconut dressing, can be shipped nationwide. Open seafood bouillabaisse in a coconut curry broth. Among and then rolled into a crepe and topped with ice pickled vegetable salad and wild grain cake. If you’re daily. the appetizers, Snell recommends the polenta and cream right before your eyes. Marco Polo is open daily 30 not a fan of seafood, do not fret, the pan-roasted Pearl Room Parmesan fries with house-made spicy ketchup. for lunch and dinner. chicken that comes with a corn-shitake-pearl onion 52 8201 Third Ave. at 82nd Street, (718) 833-6666 sauce, potato puree and sauteed spinach is just one of JRG Fashion A $19 three-course prix fixe menu is offered Mondays (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $12-$27. 19 many non-fish options. Cafe through Thursdays ($23 with a glass of wine). Brunch is Michael-Towne This elegantly appointed, 6-year-old restaurant offers served Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 am to 3 pm. For dessert, try the Mississippi mud pie or the 177 Flatbush Ave. at Pacific Street Wines & Spirits American cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood. caramelized banana Napoleon. Open for lunch and Chef Anthony Rinaldi’s sesame swordfish, fresh lobster (718) 399-7079, www.jrgentertain- 1 73 Clark St. at Henry Street, (718) 875-3667, dinner daily. Lundy Bros. and crab cakes are popular dishes. But Pearl Room ment.com (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, (AmEx, MC, Visa) Visa) Entrees: $10-$20. 1901 Emmons Ave. at Ocean Avenue, (718) 743- also serves filet mignon, shell steaks, chicken and veal 45 Michael-Towne Wines & Spirits, originally established dishes, salads and pastas. The cantaloupe-sized vanil- Hena Coffee This Guyanese-Caribbean oasis 0022, www.lundybros.com (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) as Towne Wines & Spirits in 1934, is located inside the Entrees: $12.95-$32.95. la ice cream ball — fried in banana bread — is a must- 660 Berriman St. at Stanley Street, (718) 272-8237 blends owner J.R. Giddings’ twin historic Hotel St. George in Brooklyn Heights. (In 2001 try delight! Open daily for lunch and dinner and (Cash only) passions for fashion and food. This historic restaurant continues to be a family Towne Wine & Spirits combined with another Brooklyn Sunday brunch from 11:30 am to 3 pm. Expect dressed-up versions of West favorite for Brooklynites, as well as a popular stop for East New York’s Hena Coffee, owned by Scott Tauber, Heights company, Michael’s Wines.) Indian favorites — codfish and tourists. Originally opened in 1920, the restaurant is a wholesale manufacturer of coffee equipment, cof- 71 ackee gets reinvented here as a reopened its doors under new management in 1993. “We’ve recently expanded and now have over 3,000 Press 195 fee, tea, hot chocolate and similar products from all wines and spirits from around the world,” said co- tempura fish cake — or oxtail stew A seafood lover’s paradise, Lundy’s head chef, Russell 195 Fifth Ave. at Union Street, (718) 857-1950 over the world. Open Monday through Friday, from 7 owner Rick Landy. “We have Brooklyn’s largest selec- served with a side of rice and beans. Guarneri, serves up clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, (Cash only) Entrees: $7-$9. am to 5 pm. As the name would suggest, tion of chilled wine; probably the biggest selection of soft-shell crabs and lobster. They also offer a special What happens when two long-time college friends Giddings hosts a fashion show in shore dinner: a whole lobster, half a roasted chicken, grappas — with over 20 varieties; and we have a 43 the cafe on the last Thursday of tremendous selection of California wines.” Expand with a fetish for wacky sandwiches unite? Brian Karp Hibiscus Cafe soup or salad, and apple or blueberry pie. Brunch is and Chris Evans turned their hobby into a business of each month, and displays clothing served on Sundays for $19.95 per person. Plenty of your wine horizons by going to Michael-Towne’s daily 564 Vanderbilt Ave. at Dean Street, (718) 638- wine tastings, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Open daily. eclectic pressed sandwiches. The restaurant seats 25 from local designers on mannequins seaside ambience inside and out. Lundy’s overlooks 6850, www.hibiscusflowershop.com (MC, Visa) throughout the space. Every guests inside and 25 outside, weather permitting. The Entrees: $8.50-$10.50. Sheepshead Bay with its fishing boats and bustling outside portion “looks like you’re in your own back- Monday, JRG hosts a singles night population. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 53 The Minnow Get away from the big city — even if only for an hour offering an open bar from 7:30 pm yard,” said Karp. Inside, the walls are painted a bright 442 Ninth St. at Seventh Avenue, (718) 832-5500 yellow and the tables are spread far apart. “I call it — in this mini Caribbean paradise with citrus fruit-col- to 8 pm, after which beers are $3 9 ored walls and tropical flowers in the windows. and mixed drinks are $4 until close. Magnolia (DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$19. modern comfort,” says Karp of his shop’s decor. The Minnow combines classic seafood dishes with “The [decor’s] effect is very vibrant and calming at the The cafe is open until midnight, Mango / Greg Restaurant The vegetarian sandwiches are very popular “because Sunday through Thursday, and until zesty sauces, and an Upper East Side chic — lots of this is just the neighborhood for that,” says Karp, who same time,” says Robina White, who co-owns the cafe 486 Sixth Ave. at 12th Street, www.magnoliabrook- and the Hibiscus Flower shop next-door with her hus- 4 am on Fridays and Saturdays. warm wood and softly tinted walls. But the best part is just took an order for a grilled vegetable sandwich lyn.com, (718) 369-4814 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) that it’s all at reasonable prices. Chef and owner Aaron with fresh spinach and Provolone cheese with black band, Richard McClean. Experience the full tropical Entrees: $8-$22.75. effect by dining in at one of the four tables, or choose 44 Junior’s Bashy recommends the sugarcane wild king salmon olive and roasted garlic spreads lining each side of the takeout option if you’re on the go. White, who is Magnolia’s mahogany bar and 14 tables illuminated by over homemade lemon thyme spaetzle with fresh fresh ciabatta bread. Another vegetarian option is the also the chef, makes everything, from smoothies to 386 Flatbush Ave. at DeKalb Ave. candlelight, make for a romantic yet casual setting. peas, mushrooms and mint; or skate osso buco served grilled portobello mushroom sandwich with fresh soups, salads and warm meals to pastries and cakes, (718) 852-5257, www.juniors- With a contemporary American cuisine menu, with fresh pancetta and caper vinaigrette over olive arugula and goat cheese also served on ciabatta bread cheesecake.com (DC, Disc, MC, mashed potatoes. The Minnow also offers an all-night keeping both vegans and carnivores in mind. Her sig- Papers file The Brooklyn Magnolia claims to have something for everyone at with the black olive and garlic spreads. Open Mondays nature vegan, non-dairy gingerbread, in the shape of Visa) Entrees: $9.25-$28.95. reasonable prices. $28 prix-fixe wine-tasting menu on Mondays, which through Fridays, from 11:30 am to 10 pm, and a muffin, has customers coming back for more, she Opened in 1950, Junior’s diner is a Cake Man Raven produces wedding cakes, includes an appetizer, entree and dessert. Each course Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 11 pm. Co-owners Roger Esposito and Robert Trzcienski is accompanied by a glass of white or red wine. says. The tofu stir fry with carrots, cabbage, spinach Brooklyn landmark named for among other confections. agree that many customers are drawn by their special and celery made in a soy ginger sauce and served on founder Harry Rosen’s sons Walter Sunday brunch and outdoor dining available as well. 2 New York strip and boneless rib-eye steaks that are Closed Tuesdays. Rice a bed of rice with a side of salad is the vegan diner’s and Marvin, and boasts what might dry-aged for 21 days, cut to order, grilled and served 81 Washington St. at Front Street, (718) 222-9880, favorite, said White. be the most famous cheesecake in America. But they While Liquors does have a cozy bar and lounge area, with either garlic mashed potatoes, steak fries or a make more than just a dozen varieties of cheesecake. a reputation for wicked mojitos, and a select wine list, 16 www.riceny.com (Cash only) Entrees: $5-$13. Although the cafe doesn’t serve beef or pork, you may vegetable of the day. But the paella, made with saffron Mo-Bay Restaurant Have you tried their cookies, croissants or challah? this “Afro-Diaspora”-influenced restaurant took its Gabriele Blecher, a manager at Rice, described her forget they exist after trying the jerk chicken with rice, broth and risotto topped with mussels, calamari, scal- 112 DeKalb Ave. at Ashland Place, (718) 246-2800, Mondays through Thursdays, from 4:30 pm until clos- name from the sign left by the previous tenant. restaurant’s cuisine as “anything to do with rice.” Can’t peas, salad or cabbage on the side. The roti, home- lops and shrimp, is also in high demand. www.mobayrestaurant.com (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, ing, Junior’s offers a $14.95 prix fixe meal including a argue with that. Boasting specialty rices infused with made West Indian bread, served as a wrap and filled “We thought it was beautiful and worthy of keeping,” Visa) Entrees: $10-$20. fresh fruit cup or soup of the day, tossed green salad, Either way, you cannot start a meal at Magnolia with- cilantro, parsley and spinach or, instead, steamed in with either curry potato, “channa” (chickpeas), veg- says owner Christian Dennery. The bohemian space, choice of select entrees, choice of select desserts and out tasting their well-known crab cakes. If Caribbean, soul and vegetarian food are what you coconut milk, the menu at this 2-year-old restaurant is etables or chicken and served with a side of plantains with its weathered walls creates a warm and comfort- fancy, then Mo-Bay restaurant is the place to be. Mo- soda, coffee or tea. To end the dining experience, Magnolia offers, among largely rice-inspired but also features an eclectic mix of and salad accommodates both vegans and carnivores. ing feeling. You can enjoy your meal inside, or in Bay’s beach hut interior, fresh-cut flowers and reggae other desserts, a mocha truffle cake, fluffy warm influences including Jamaican, Lebanese and Thai, not Among the beverages is White’s “Mandingo,” a trop- Owners Alan and Kevin Rosen ship their cheesecakes warmer months in the garden, which Dennery music give the place a cool, island vibe. Popular dish- chocolate cake topped with a scoop of homemade to mention great tamales. Blecher said the chicken ical smoothie made from sea moss, bananas, pears anywhere in the United States [call (800) 9-JUNIORS], describes as “like a verandah, covered on top but very es include the curried coconut salmon, brown-stewed espresso ice cream and a swirl of fresh whipped cream. kebab is one of the most popular entrees, but the and pineapple. Hibiscus is open for breakfast, lunch so if you haven’t indulged, you’ve got no excuse — no open, which seats about 40.” chicken and oxtail stew. For vegetarians, there’s the Open daily for dinner and for Sunday brunch from 11 Vietnamese lemongrass chicken salad has been turn- and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays, from 8 am to 9 matter where you live. Open daily for breakfast, lunch Chef Gerard Kiki, from Benin, lets the flavors of his brown-stewed “vegi” chicken, curry “vegi” chicken, pm. Closed Mondays. and dinner. am to 4 pm. ing heads, too. Fresh juices, including watermelon homeland shine through. On his menu are hijiki-crust- jerk “vegi” and “vegi” salmon. The dessert menu juice, are available for the summer. ed salmon with a soy-spinach pate over coconut and offers Mo-Bay’s famous “rummy rum cake,” vanilla 27 64 112 Home Cooking Lassen & Hennigs cashew rice, pan-seared tilapia with corn polenta and Mama Duke’s cake soaked in three types of rum and served warm Owners David Selig and Peter Lawrence won a with vanilla ice cream — a slice of heaven. Open daily Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce award for the restau- www.homecooking.com, (718) 783-0048. 114 Montague St. at Henry Street, www.lassenca- brown butter caper sauce and mango barbecue chicken served with sauteed string beans and dirty rice and Southern Cuisine for lunch and dinner. rant’s intimate, dimly lit interiors, which they designed Owner Jennifer Claire combined her love of cooking tering.com (718) 875-6272 (AmEx, MC, Visa) 243 Flatbush Ave. at Bergen Street, (718) 857-8700 themselves. Outside dining available as well. Open Sandwiches: $5.95-$7.95. beans. Desserts include a pineapple-pomegranate and her experience as a teacher by offering cooking creme brulee. Open daily. (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$12. 69 Neighborhood daily for lunch and dinner and for brunch on week- lessons to beginners and experienced cooks alike in “We’re a neighborhood store,” says co-owner Thomas If you can’t get home to see your mama, you can get ends, from noon to 4 pm. the privacy of their own home. For the past three years Calfa. “That’s our bread and butter.” The community- 60 great home cooking here. All baking and cooking is Kitchen Culinary Arts she has visited homes throughout the five boroughs, oriented mom-and-pop shop, has been around since Lobo 36 from scratch. Although chef John Cabbell’s entrees, 231 Court St. at Baltic Street, (718) 246-2433 educating her students how to eat well. 1949, making it the second oldest business on the Schnäck 218 Court St. at Warren Street, (718) 858-7739 salads, sides, desserts (including “the best red velvet (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) www.neighborhood- street, according to Calfa. You cannot sit and eat inside 122 Union St. at Columbia Street, (718) 855-2879. “By eating well I don’t mean low-fat,” says Claire. She (Cash only) Entrees: $7.50-$13.95. cake in town,” according to their menu), are “soul kitchen.com Classes: $75-$3,800. the European-looking, gourmet shop, but you can www.schnackdog.com (Cash only) Snacks: $1- emphasizes the use of organic products — including Lobo restaurant and its Tex-Mex menu is clearly a food to go,” they offer limited seating at tables and at Diane and Joe DiMeo opted against opening a restau- $8.50. both meats and vegetables — in her recipes. Three- bring, to your home or office, anything from imported labor of love for co-owner Sean Patterson, formerly of the counter and they cater all kinds of parties. Entrees cheese and beer to house-made salads, sandwiches, rant and decided to teach people how to cook instead. hour lessons ($250) are by appointment only. Texas. range from turkey meatloaf to salmon with a barbecue American classics such as hot dogs and schnackies (like pastries and anything else your heart desires. The result is a cooking school that looks and feels like glaze, served with two sides and cornbread. Don’t for- little gourmet White Castle burgers in singles, doubles “This is an American regional cuisine, which is different home, complete with an outdoor deck and yard. The and triples) are served amid Schnäck’s eclectic decor 8 “We’re a delicatessen shop, but we’re also much more get the sweet potato pie! Sunday brunch (noon to 3 Jive Turkey than Mexican cuisine or Cal-Mex [Californian-Mexican] classes range from recreational to professional and featuring cheerfully painted walls and a framed poster than that,” says Calfa, who runs the retail food estab- pm) features salmon with grits, fried catfish with grits include the “Korean Table,” “Rustic Tuscany,” “French 441 Myrtle Ave. at Waverly Avenue, (718) 797-1688 food,” he explained. At Lobo, you’ll find foods with of Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Johnny Podres. lishment with his brother Chris. and fried whitefish … with grits. Mama Duke’s is Bistro” and “Vegetarian Vietnamese” to name a few. (AmEx, MC, Visa) Whole turkeys: $44.95-$74.95. sauces that have “layers of flavor,” said Patterson. With sandwiches named after New York City commu- “Our chile con carne is rich in spices such as cumin or owned by Janice Combs, mother of Sean “P. Diddy” “Cooking like Nonna (Grandma),” based on Italian fam- Owners Alan Harding, Harry Hawk and Jim Mamary Jive Turkey looks just like your mom’s kitchen. The nities such as Brooklyn Heights or Jamaica Heights, chile powder.” Combs. Open daily. ily recipes, is the most popular class, according to Joe have recently revamped the menu to include new dish- wooden countertop and cabinets hold recipe books you know that Lassen & Hennigs takes its neighbor- DiMeo. Among other things the school offers a couples es such as smoked chicken skewers, spicy Thai turkey and turkey figurines, while the curtained window just Patterson said chef Leonel Ramos’ signature dish is 20 and a singles night as well as classes for kids and teens. fingers and the “Nogales Combo,” two chili tacos, a hood shop image seriously. The Knickerbocker, bread- “The Wolf,” an enchilada combo dish with three clas- Marco Polo above the “kitchen sink” displays a flower box waiting ed chicken cutlet with melted muenster cheese, “Life begins and ends with cooking and eating well,” small salad and a pork enchilada for $7. for warm weather. sic sauces: spicy ranchero, chile con carne and chile Ristorante says Diane DiMeo. bacon, ranch dressing, lettuce and tomato is the most con queso (cheese sauce). Schnäck serves the borough’s famous Orange Julius Not surprisingly, the signature dish at Jive Turkey is the requested sandwich on the menu said Calfa. 345 Court St. at Union Street, (718) 852-5015, and chocolate egg creams. For adults, Schnäck offers whole fried turkey. “We deep-fry the turkeys in very “Our homemade pork and vegetable tamales are real- 18 As for dessert, the French macaroons, sandwich cook- www.marcopoloristorante.com (AmEx, DC, Disc, Peaches & Cream their delicious (and Time Out award-winning) beer hot oil for 18 to 24 minutes. The result is much juicier ly wonderful, too,” said Patterson.” They are wrapped ies made of frosted egg white with a butter cream MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$25. shake, a combination of vanilla or chocolate ice cream on the inside with a light crisp on the outside,” says in banana leaves, rather than the classic Mexican-style Cafe interior that come in a variety of flavors including One of Brooklyn’s most elegant dining rooms, Marco with chicory stout. Schnack offers two imported and two owner Aricka Westbrooks. The turkeys come in 15 dif- cornhusks. “Because our chef’s from Oaxaca, the food raspberry and mocha are always a good choice, he Polo boasts valet parking, a formally dressed and 436 Myrtle Ave. at Clinton Avenue, (718) 852-2243 domestic draught beers, as well as cans and bottled ferent flavors ranging from honey pecan and lemon capitol of Mexico, his indigenous recipes really come said. Open daily from 7 am to 10:30 pm. knowledgeable wait staff and a sophisticated menu (Cash only) Panini: $4.95; sandwiches: $4.95. beer. In addition to the regular menu, Schnäck also pepper to peach bourbon and Mexican mole. through in the tamales,” he said. that reflects the taste of its owner, Joe Chirico, a vet- Lunchtime brings people in for the panini, sandwiches, offers a prix fixe brunch menu for $8.45 on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 am to 4 pm and from 10 pm to Westbrooks not only fries whole turkeys, but also 39 Because “Lobo” is the Spanish term for wolf, you eran restaurateur. Marco Polo has an Italian menu that wraps, soups and salads, and later they return for a serves a menu of homemade desserts including extra Liquors might find your arm resting on a pillow with faux includes an array of hot and cold appetizers, soups, scoop or two of the cafe’s homemade ice cream ($2 a close. On Sundays, kids receive a free comic book with large Rice Krispy treats, cookies, cupcakes and tarts. 219 DeKalb Ave. at Clermont Avenue, (718) 488- “Nordic Wolf” pelts while you sip your margarita salads, homemade pasta, fish, chicken, veal, steaks scoop, $2.75 for two, $4.25 a pint). While the vegetari- every $11 purchase. Open daily. While Jive Turkey offers limited seating, there is a 7700 (MC, Visa) Entrees: $10-$17. made with fresh juices. and chops prepared by chef Bruno Milone. The an lentil soup and turkey panini with pepper jack cheese See BROOKLYN EATS on page 14... ATTENTION Teriyaki, Tempura & much more! 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BROOKLYN = Full review available at Advertiser Flour power Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American Guide Express, DC= Diner’s Club, Disc= Discover Pastry chef Herve Poussot and Bites Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card Bay Ridge Sushi La Traviata 6819 Third Ave. at 68th Street, (718) 491-0662 (AmEx, (Two locations) 139 Montague St. at Clinton Street, (718) renowned chocolatier Jacques Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $7.95-$17.95. 858-5592; and 161 Joralemon St. at Clinton Street, (718) Step into Bay Ridge Sushi and you’re in another world — the 858-4100, www.latraviatatogo.com (AmEx, DC, Disc, hustle and bustle of the busy neighborhood gives way with MC, Visa) Entrees: $10.25-$15.25. Torres open bakery in DUMBO each step inside. The engaging sushi chefs will carve up your This is a great father-and-son act. Ralph Tommaso Jr. and his favorites, including tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallops, fluke, dad take a personal interest in their popular Brooklyn Heights mackerel, flying fish roe, crab stick and many more. eateries, and this interest can be seen in every detail — from By Chiara V. Cowan The light and fluffy individual Of course, Bay Ridge Sushi hasn’t forgotten all of the other the marble fountain in the rear patio at the Montague Street location to the friendly staff and ample menu at both estab- For The Brooklyn Papers cheesecake, sitting atop a thin cookie Japanese favorites and neither will you as you select from their colorful menu. There are many hand rolls, like the shrimp tem- lishments. La Traviata offers all those dishes that have made crisp and decorated with fresh fruit, is pura roll and the smoked salmon roll. Or try the pork with gin- Italy a gourmand’s delight — chicken alla Marsala, veal scalop- ressed all in white, three pastry smooth and creamy, as is their version ger sauce, or the seafood teriyaki with lobster. Just make sure pini, shrimp scampi, and more. Lighter fare includes thin-crust to leave room for the tempura green tea ice cream! Open daily. pizza with an extensive selection of toppings. Delivery service chefs are fast at work, kneading, of a macaroon, layers of chocolate via phone or the Web site at the Joralemon Street location. Dshaping and whisking inside Al- sponge cake, chocolate mousse, creme Blue Breeze Weather permitting, sidewalk cafe seats are available. mondine, a new bakery opened by brulee, and coconut covered in a soft, 7204 Third Ave. at 72nd Street, (718) 567-8300, (AmEx, Les Babouches Jacques Torres and pastry chef Herve rich chocolate shell. Both were equally MC, Visa) Entrees: $10-$17. 7803 Third Ave. at 78th Street, (718) 833-1700, (MC, Poussot across the street from Torres’ sinful, yet most enjoyable with a hot Asia meets Europe in this Mediterranean and Turkish restau- Visa) Entrees: $12-$17. world-famous chocolate factory in cup of the African autumn tea. rant, owned by Hakan Memis and Mike Kocak. To fully experience the authentic cuisine, start with a traditional appetizer Les Babouches, the French term for a style of Moroccan heel- DUMBO. Although a few cards dot the dis- — fried beef liver. Follow with the “Iskender” kebab, lamb less slippers, resembles a traditional bazaar with pillow-cov- While Kevin Mathieson and Christo- play cases, Poussot prefers not to served gyro-style with pita bread, tomato sauce and yogurt. ered plush banquettes, two tables made from camel bone pher Reinwald have their hands elbow- name his pastries, leaving it to the Or opt for the marinated chicken breast stuffed with rice, pis- and Moroccan artifacts for sale. / Greg Mango / Greg tachios, black current and walnuts served with a layered com- Native Moroccans Bouabid Gassimi and Jeff Jdia, Les deep in a chocolate concoction, Muriel customer’s imagination. pilation of spinach, mashed potatoes and french fries, served Babouches’ owners, bring a taste of their culture to New York Garcia flattens and shapes pieces of “A pastry is not only a recipe or a with tarragon sauce. End with the tempting Asian pear filled City — literally. You have to try their signature couscous, a dough. The chocolate, to be baked on name, it’s a little bit of savoir-faire and with vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and pasta dish served with seven different vegetables and lamb or served with mint and raspberry sauce or the less-extravagant- chicken (or both). You can also opt for the “Bastella,” phyllo metal sheets for a a lot of love,” sounding almond pudding. Open Tuesday through Sunday, dough stuffed with chicken, almonds, eggs and three differ- moist chocolate said Poussot. from 11 am to 11 pm. Closed Mondays. ent Moroccan spices (which the chef keeps secret). The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn sponge cake, is Named after the DINING Partners Herve Poussot (left) and Jacques Torres examine the goods at Since couscous is their specialty, we recommend it for dessert the bottom layer a recipe for a tra- Carroll Garden Classic as well. The authentic pasta is steamed with almonds, raisins, Almondine, 85 Water St. at Main their new Almondine bakery on Water Street in DUMBO. Diner cinnamon, sugar and a touch of butter. Not feeling very of just one of the Street in DUMBO, accepts cash only. ditional French adventurous? There’s sorbet too. Closed Mondays. elaborate pastries Pastries: $1.50-$4. Sandwiches: $5.50. tart shared in the 155 Smith St. at Bergen Street, (718) 403-9940 (AmEx, under construc- Closed Tuesdays. For more information, classic tale “Cy- across the street from Torres’ choco- the boss,” Torres said. “Herve is the Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $4.75-$25.95. Lichee Nut call (718) 797-5026. The brightly lit Carroll Garden Classic Diner (also known as tion. rano de Ber- late factory was vacant and covered in reigning operator.” Salonike) refines diner food with a touch of elegance. 162 Montague St. at Clinton Street, downstairs, (718) Trays of bread, gerac,” Almon- graffiti amid looming brick facades. Torres, who arrived back from a Traditional Greek and Italian dishes join a menu that’s already 522-5565 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $6-$12. hot from the oven dine proudly In recent years, developers like Wa- trip to France, however, was able to heavy on the steaks, over-stuffed sandwiches and seafood. This Brooklyn Heights Chinese restaurant has had several Although heavier dishes rule, the menu also offers an assort- locations, owners and chefs, but throughout has maintained wait to be carried upstairs, while bowls boasts that all of its baking is done on lentas purchased these waterfront offer suggestions in terms of style and ment of lower-fat options like buffalo burgers, steamed hal- the high quality that has kept customers coming back for of cinnamon and brown sugar add the the premises. Bread is baked three properties directly across from lower presentation. He rearranged baskets of ibut and salads. In addition to the standard menu, the diner more than 20 years. Owner Jerry Shen has dedicated himself only other color. Flour covers the floor. times daily, and according to Poussot, Manhattan and beneath the Brooklyn breads and organized trays of pastries offers a brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays for $13.95, to keeping the restaurant’s fare authentic. Chef Eric Wu cooks which includes selections such as salmon Benedict served with in both Szechuan and Cantonese styles and prepares a broad Circular dough patterns await ham, no molds are used to bake it. and Manhattan bridges. Since then, while greeting and chatting with cus- a choice of coffee, tea or juice and the choice of fruit salad or spectrum of dishes. The house special is a generous plate of cheese and other ingredients for fancy “We want the bread to have direct restaurants, galleries and apartments tomers. a slice of pie. Open 24 hours. jumbo shrimp sauteed with Chinese vegetables and lichee nuts — which, by the way, are not nuts at all, but sweet and quiches. The smell of fresh baked contact with the stone of the oven,” he are popping up all over. “While I was in France, I went to succulent fruit. goods lingers in every corner and entic- explained. “This is my excuse for a walk,” all the bakeries to see how they deco- Casa Calamari Pizza ingly wafts its way to the cafe upstairs. The result is a crispy crust with a said one woman from Brooklyn rate,” Torres said. “Here, we try to & Pasta Michael’s Almondine is the highly anticipated soft, porous center that is heavenly Heights, raisin hazelnut loaf in tow. create ambiance of European bakery, 8602 Third Ave. at 86th Street, (718) 921-1900 (AmEx, 2929 Ave. R at Nostrand Avenue, (718) 998-7851, partnership between long-time friends with a smear of butter. “The more street life, the better.” a friendly neighborhood place where Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$12. www.michaelsofbrooklyn.com (AmEx, Carte Blanche, Poussot, formerly of Payard and Le At Almondine, the bread is stored In fact, the building that houses Al- people can come and socialize, or eat Boasting a large sidewalk cafe, Casa Calamari Pizza & Pasta is DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $18-$30. a fun, family-style restaurant that makes the most of its corner More than 40 years ago, Michael Cacace opened a small Bernardin in Manhattan, and Torres, in fabric-covered wooden baskets in- mondine used to be an old pepper fac- and dream.” windows and open kitchen. Now you’ll also find all types of pizzeria with three tables and a takeout window. Today, his who, before he became known for stead of plastic so the bread can tory that Walentas converted with help On this particular day some Al- pizzas, rolls and calzones in addition to their previous Italian sons Fred and John preside over an elegant restaurant in chocolate, was executive pastry chef at breathe and the crust does not get too from TV home improvement guru mondine patrons enjoyed sandwiches specialties and plenty of seafood choices. The chilled seafood Sheepshead Bay with a spacious dining room and linen-cov- sampler ($30) includes a half-pound lobster, two cherrystone ered tables. A pianist plays every night on a baby grand. Le Cirque, with a little help from their hard. Having worked for a year bak- Bob Vila, who filmed the conversion of prosciutto, mozzarella and roasted clams, two littleneck clams, four oysters and a quarter-pound process. peppers or apples and brie on of jumbo shrimp. Golden fried calamari can also be ordered Chef John Pesci’s hot seafood antipasto for two includes friend and landlord David Walentas. ing bread in Nice and Paris, baker with fried shrimp. Or go for the broccoli rabe, cheese and grilled octopus, calamari oreganato, shrimp scampi, baked “All three of us share the same Roger Gural is responsible for the Exactly as Poussot dreamed, cus- baguettes. Some picked up loaves of parsley-sausage platter. Lunch specials available Monday clams and mussels marinara. A delicious cabernet sauce dream, a nice bakery with a European bread. Poussot also bakes and puts the tomers passing through for an evening bread and others nibbled a pastry through Thursday, from 11 am to 3:30 pm. Open daily. accompanies juicy rack of lamb. Located on a quiet street, Michael’s might have been one of Brooklyn’s hidden treasures feel in Brooklyn,” Poussot told GO finishing touches on the pastries. meal stop in for dessert while others while sipping on coffee or tea. Chil- if word hadn’t gotten out years ago — mostly from satisfied Brooklyn. Poussot’s shop offers cakes for spe- pop in for a bite to eat as a break from dren spent the day off from school The Oak Room Supper customers who return from all over the metropolitan area. At Almondine, located at 85 Water cial occasions to be made upon order. their daily routines. munching on soft peanut butter cook- Club Their pastry shop is located across the street. Closed Mondays. St. near Main Street, that’s exactly what “People ask why I don’t have cakes He hopes to build a place with a ies and other sweet delights. Everyone (at Grand Prospect Hall) 263 Prospect Ave. at Fifth Avenue, (718) 788-0777, www.grandprospecthall.com you get. Although humble in its appear- on display, and I tell them I don’t strong foundation that will last for ogled the colorful display of treats. (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $19-$29. Samba ance, Almondine provides a field day want to sell anything that is three to years to come. Poussot looks to Tor- “Thanks for ruining my whole Over the past 20 years, the 114-year-old Grand Prospect Hall 9604 Third Ave. at 96th Street, (718) 439-0475 (AmEx, for the senses. Brightly colored pastries four days old,” Poussot said. “I have res, host of the Food Network’s “Pas- postpartum plan,” said one DUMBO in Park Slope has been restored. In the past, the hall served as DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $12-$25. fill one of the display cases, so beauti- to know my market first.” sion for Dessert” and “Chocolate” mother with her 5-month-old daugh- an ornate Victorian public center with theatres, bars, ball- New York meets Miami in this Nuevo Latino restaurant, rooms and even bowling alleys. Today, the hall’s ballroom is a owned by Mark Dabundo, with a floor-to-ceiling glass ful that it seems a sin to touch them. Only open since Oct. 6, the market shows and author of the “Dessert Cir- ter, Harriet, secured tightly to her popular space for weddings and special occasions. entrance opening into a dark, modern bar. Backlit palm leaves The only sounds heard are the hiss of already looks promising. At noon on a cus” cookbook series, for his advice chest, and a chocolate eclair in her The Oak Room Restaurant & Supper Club re-opened in create moody tropical patterns about the multi-level dining the espresso machine and the exchange recent Monday there were more than and ideas, and of course, his choco- hand. January. Here, chef Michel Aytekin serves up surf and turf with room. The entire place transforms into a nightclub on Friday of money — perfect for reading or qui- two dozen sandwiches on display. An late. But this time, although Torres is “We do neighborhood things here,” fusion touches and magnificent fish entrees. and Saturday nights. et conversations. The scents are breath- hour or so later, only two remained. involved in the bakery, he won’t be Torres replied with a wink and a The Oak Room’s glamorous main dining room features a wall- If you’re really hungry, try the Churrasco, the famous Brazilian to-wall mural of a hunting scene lit with bugle-shaped sconces meat orgy. The combination of chicken breast, grilled skirt taking and the tastes are out of this It wasn’t always like this on Water running the show. smile. “We help each other. Bon ap- and gold brocade chairs that accompany expansive round steak and two sausages — a large pork sausage with fennel world. Street. Before Walentas, the building “We are partners, but here, Herve is petit!” tables. Call for live music line-up on Saturday nights. See GO GUIDE on page 14...

LECTURE: David Berg Lecture Series Compiled presents “Letters of Light,” WEDS, OCT 20 by Susan Numerology and Kabballah on the SYMPOSIUM: Pratt Institute hosts a Aleph Beit. Today: “Interchange- panel discussion on “How the Gen- able Letters and Their Sphirot.” 8 trification of Brooklyn is Affecting Rosenthal pm to 9 pm. Singles mingle at Where to Brooklyn Artists.” 6 pm to 8 pm. 7:30 pm. Congregation B’nai Avraham, 117 Remsen St. (718) Memorial Hall, 200 Willoughby Ave. HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL: Dyker Parks miles. $50 registration fee. 7:30 am. (718) 636-3473. Free. SAT, OCT 16 Alliance hosts its annual event. 11 Start at South Street Seaport, lower 596-4840. Free. am to 3 pm. Bay Eighth Street on Manhattan. (212) 463-7787. BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts Liquid Cropsey Avenue. (718) 630-9416. Language performance poetry work- OUTDOORS AND TOURS BREAST CANCER WALK: Making shop. Slam poets read. 7:30 pm. 267 Free. Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. TUES, OCT 19 HARVEST FAIR: The 6/15 Green Seventh Ave. (718) 832-9066. Free. BARNES AND NOBLE: Dora the 9 am. Prospect Park bandshell on Community Garden hosts its annual BREAST CANCER: Health Plus offers HISTORY TALK: Bay Ridge Historical event. Highlights include pumpkin Explorer stories. 11 am. 106 Court Ninth Street and Prospect Park St. (718) 246-4996. Free. West. (718) 237-7851. a talk about early detection meth- Society presents Garrett Oliver, of painting and carving, bobbing for ods for breast cancer. 9 am and 1 the Brooklyn Brewery, in a talk “Brew- apples, compost workshop, art PUPPETWORKS: presents “Hansel FT. GREENE WALK: Brooklyn Center and Gretel” by The Brothers for the Urban Environment offers a pm. Catholic Charities Head Start, ing in Brooklyn.” 7:30 pm. 9000 exhibit, music and more. 10 am to 4 4222 Fourth Ave. Free. Shore Road. (718) 745-5938. Free. pm. Sixth Avenue and 15th Street. Grimm. Recommended for ages 4 tour “Two Brooklyn Gems: and up. $8, $7 children. 12:30 pm Exploring Fort Greene and Clinton CPR: Families First offers an infant and ARTS AT ST. ANN’S: New York City (718) 707-1777. Free. child CPR course. Call for cost. Players presents “Good Samari- BED-STUY TOUR: 26th annual and 2:30 pm. Reservations required. Hill.” $11 non-members, $9 members, $8 seniors and students. 11 9:30 am to 11 am. 250 Baltic St. tans.” $25. 8 pm. 38 Water St. (718) Bedford-Stuyvesant self-guided 338 Sixth Ave. (718) 965-3391. BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: am to 1 pm. Meet at Williamsburgh (718) 237-1862. 254-8779. brownstone tour. $20. 11 am to 4 Savings Bank, 1 Hanson Place. (718) SPECIAL NEEDS TALK: Resources for NEXT WAVE: “The Temptation of St. pm. (718) 573-5497. presents “El Louie” show with bi-lingual performer Louie Miranda and 788-8500. Children with Special Needs offers Anthony.” 7:30 pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. PARK DAY: Friends of Kaiser Park host WILD TOUR: Naturalist “Wildman” a talk for families and professionals a day of entertainment, clean up, his guitar. $4. 1 pm and 2 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. Steve Brill hunts for wild carrots and needing programs for children with eco-cruises and more. 11 am to 4 more in Marine Park. $10, $5 chil- disabilities. Today’s topic: educa- THURS, OCT 21 pm. West 29th Street and Neptune OTHER dren. 11:45 am. Meet at Avenue U tion options. 10 am to 1 pm. Avenue. (917) 873-9261. SOLO SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront and Burnett Street. (914) 835-2153. Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn MAMMOGRAMS: American-Italian FLEA MARKET: Old stuff and new Artists Coalition presents The Solo TOUR: Brooklyn Historical Society Heights branch, 280 Cadman Plaza Cancer Foundation and Women’s stuff in Red Hook. 10 am to sunset. Art Show and Solo Performance presents “African-Americans at West. (212) 677-4650. Free. Outreach Network offers a free 399 Van Brunt St. (718) 369-1515. Series. 20 artists discuss their lives Work: Tour of Brooklyn Works.” LECTURE: National Council of Jewish mammogram for women 40 and ART FAIR: Pratt Institute hosts an all- and work. Noon to 5 pm. 499 Van Included in admission of $6, $4 sen- Women presents a speaker from older. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Berean day street fair showcasing works by Brunt St. (718) 596-2506. Free. iors and students. 2 pm. 128 League of Women Voters. Topic is Community and Family Life Center, local artists and art galleries. 10 am RUMMAGE SALE: Bargains on house- Pierrepont St. (718) 222-4111. “Vital Election Issues Related to the 1641 Bergen St. Call for an to 6 pm. Hall Street, between wares, linens, clothing, jewelry, HARVEST FEST: Narrows Botanical Platform of Both Parties.” $5, $3 appointment. (718) 778-2938. DeKalb and Willoughby avenues. books, toys and more. 10 am to 4 Gardens hosts an art show, craft fair members. Noon. East Midwood SUPPORT: Self Help for Hard of (718) 636-3657. Free. pm. Flatbush Reformed Church, and canine costume contest. Noon Jewish Center, 1625 Ocean Ave. Hearing People meet. 1:30 pm. PERFORMANCE Flatbush and Church avenues. (718) to 5 pm. Shore Road and Bay (718) 376-8164. Brooklyn College Student Center, 284-5140. Ridge Avenue. (718) 748-4083. READING: Long Island University Campus Road and East 27th Street. DUMBO FEST: Theatre Ouf presents ANTIQUE SALE: Fleas and antiques GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: Tour presents a reading by Tracy Smith (718) 769-6771. “Bon Appetit!” a show about the guides John Cashman and Frank and Tina Chang. Noon. Library BAMCINEMATEK: presents “New French, the Americans and their for sale at the Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral. 10 am to 4 pm. 109 Mescall lead a tour of Brooklyn’s Learning Center, room 124, DeKalb French Connection” series with “A relationship to food. 2 pm. (212) Victorian necropolis. Learn about Avenue and Fulton Street. (718) Real Man” (2003). $10. 4:30 pm 502-8576. Part of weekend-long Remsen St. (718) 680-3630. PEACE FAIR: Brooklyn Parents for the architectural structures and the 488-1109. Free. and 9:15 pm. Also, “The 10th

DUMBO Art Under the Bridge John Spicer Peace hosts its annual event. Fair personalities who lie beneath. $6. 1 FLU SHOTS: Residents age 50 and District Court: Moments of Trial” Festival. Go to www.dumboartscen- pm to 3 pm. Meet inside main over are invited for a free shot. (2004). 6:50 pm. 30 Lafayette Ave. ter.org or call (718) 694-0831 for features music, storytelling, per- XYandZ Project presents “Hymenoptera” at the John Ryan Theater formances, videos, arts activities, entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Office of Assemblyman Steven (718) 636-4100. complete listings. Admission Street. (718) 469-5277. in DUMBO on Oct. 22 and 23. Cymbrowitz holds event. 1 pm to 4 RECEPTION: Alliance of Resident required for some events. yoga and workshops, all centered around themes of peace and jus- WILLIAMSBURG WALK: New York pm. 1800 Sheepshead Bay Road. Theaters of NY presents “Iron Tri- DOO WOP NIGHT: Johnny Maestro tice. 11 am to 5 pm. YWCA, 30 Like a Native offers an introduction (718) 743-4078. Free. angle,” an exhibition of photos by and others perform. $35. 7:30 pm. Third Ave. (718) 624-5921. Free. to this neighborhood. Visit the Art Show and Solo Performance PATCH GIVEAWAY: Long Island artist Patricia Zarate. 6 pm to 9 pm. Lincoln High School, 2800 Ocean Hasidic area in the south and the Series. Audrey Frank Anastasi leads MON, OCT 18 College Hospital offers nicotine South Oxford Space, 138 South Parkway. (212) 868-3760. HISPANIC HERITAGE: Brooklyn Public Library, Central branch, presents hipster area in the north. Tour a slide presentation and discussion replacement therapy smoking ces- Oxford St. (718) 398-3078. Free. NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy of includes a stop at the Williamsburg BROOKLYN EATS: Brooklyn Chamber sation program. 1 pm and 4 pm. poet Martin Espada reading from of the question “What Defines a of Commerce hosts the eighth MEETING: Transportation Committee Music presents “The Dybbuk,” a lit- his poetry. 2 pm. Grand Army Plaza. Art and Historical Center. $16. 2:30 Portrait in Contemporary Art?” 3 339 Hicks St. (718) 780-1234. Free. of Community Board 6 meets. 6:30 erary treatment of Jewish folklore’s pm to 5 pm. Call for meeting place. annual food, wine and beer tasting (718) 230-2100. Free. pm. Artwork on display from noon festival. Enjoy food and drink from EXHIBIT: Brooklyn Public Library, pm. 250 Baltic St. (718) 643-8410. ‘dybbuk’ and a commentary on (718) 393-7537. to 5 pm. 499 Van Brunt St. (718) Central branch, hosts “Dwellings,” OLD STONE HOUSE: hosts Pulitzer Polish-Jewish cultural issues. $20, BROOKLYN MUSEUM: Slide lecture more than 60 Brooklyn restaurants. “Hoydens at Home: The Changing PERFORMANCE 596-2506. Free. Tickets ordered in advance: $85 per an installation by Justin Lowe. Prize winner and Brooklyn College $30, $45. 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey Artist talk at 6 pm. Grand Army professor Edwin Burrows. He dis- Theater, 651 Fulton St. (718) 636- Meaning of Dolls in the 19th BLOOD DRIVE: New York Methodist person VIP admission at 5:30 Century.” $8, $4 seniors and stu- GOSPEL MUSIC: Mauricio Lorence Plaza. (718) 230-2100. Free. cusses minorities in the American 4100. hosts an event featuring gospel Hospital hosts a drive. 8 am to 2 pm. pm;$60 per person general admis- dents, free for members and chil- BARNES AND NOBLE: hosts an edu- Revolution. $10, $7 members. 7 pm. SHAKESPEARE: Working Mutt music. Tour of downtown Brooklyn Our Lady of Angels, 74th Street off sion at 6:30 pm. Tickets purchased dren 12 and under. 2 pm. 200 Fourth Ave. (718) 836-7200. at the door: $85 for admission at cators’ appreciation night. Middle School 51, Fifth Avenue and Productions presents a site-specific follows performance. $25. 10 am to Reading, panel discussion and Eastern Parkway. (718) 638-5000. FARMERS’ MARKET: Park Slope Far- 6:30 pm. Marriott Hotel, 333 Fourth Street. (718) 768-3195. production of “Hamlet.” $10. 7:30 1 pm. Meet at Marriott Hotel, Adams signing by Marilyn Singer, author of pm. Opera House, 27 Arion Place, HIGH TEA: Lutheran Medical Center and Tillary streets. (718) 789-0430. mers Market offers New York State- Adams St. (866) 468-7619. SYMPOSIUM: RC Church of St. Finbar “Face Relations: 11 Stories About hosts a series “A Portrait of Williamsburg. (212) 868-4444. Auxiliary hosts its annual fundraiser. CONCERT: Douglas Jabara and Metro- grown vegetables and fruits. Also, TALK: Learn about “healthy aging” Sandwiches, fruit, baked goods, live Seeing Beyond Color.” 6 pm. 267 America.” Today: “Hollywood and COMEDY: Strivelli Players perform the politan Opera National Council pasture-raised poultry and meats, during a talk hosted by The Visiting Seventh Ave. (718) 832-9066. Free. entertainment and more. $25. 2 Nurse Society. 11 am to noon. American Exceptionalism.” 7:30 pm. musical “Nunsense.” 8 pm. St. finalist Diana McVey perform. $25 breads, pastries and more. 8:30 am AGING RELATIVE SERIES: Heights pm. Shore Hill Community Room, includes refreshments. 3 pm. 6753 to 3 pm. Rain or shine. JJ Byrne Shore Hill Senior Living Facility, 138 Bay 20th St. (718) 236-3312. Bernadette’s School auditorium, 9000 Shore Road. (718) 680-0150. and Hill Community Council offers 8201 13th Ave. Call for ticket reser- Fourth Ave. (718) 833-5228. Park, Fourth Street. (914) 923-4837. 9000 Shore Road. (718) 923-5350. NEXT WAVE: Dance performance of ABSOLUTE BEGINNER: Noodle Yoga Free. a series for families. Today’s topic: “Bush.” 7:30 pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. vations. (718) 907-3422. MUSIC: Lafayette Inspirational ASTHMA TALK: Health Plus offers a “The Insurance Maze.” 6:30 pm to hosts a class for beginners. Four Ensemble performs. 4 pm. Union ART IN TEXTILES: St. Joseph’s Also, post–performance discussion ARTS AT ST. ANN’S: presents “Good consecutive Saturday afternoons. talk for the Chinese community 8:30 pm. 160 Montague St. (718) at 9 pm with Stephen Page. Also, Samaritans.” $25. 8 pm. 38 Water Church of Bay Ridge, 8101 Ridge about asthma. Talk is in Chinese. College presents an exhibit and 596-8789. Free. $80. 4 pm to 5:30 pm. 31 Blvd. (718) 745-0438. reception. 5:30 pm to 8 pm. 245 “The Temptation of St. Anthony.” St. (718) 254-8779. Washington St. (718) 624-5525. Learn how to keep asthma under NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy of 7:30 pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. ARTS AT ST. ANN’S: “Good Samari- control. 11 am. 815 59th St. Clinton Ave. (718) 783-0374. GALLERY PLAYERS: presents the rock BAMCINEMATEK: presents “The Music presents Bangarra Dance SHAKESPEARE: “Hamlet.” 7:30 pm. musical “Hair.” $15, $12 children tans.” 3 pm. See Sat., Oct. 16. BAMCINEMATEK: presents “The BAMCINEMATEK: presents “The Next Theater in “Bush,” a tribute to Mexico Now” film series with Director: Nuri Bilge Ceylan” film See Sat., Oct. 23. under 12 and seniors. 8 pm. 199 “Cabeza de Vaca” (1991). $10. 2 GALLERY PLAYERS: “Hair.” 3 pm. See Mexico Now” film series with “The Aboriginal dream time stories. $20, 14th St. (718) 595-0547. Sat., Oct. 16. series. Today: “Clouds of May” ARTS AT ST. ANN’S: “Good Samari- pm and 6:50 pm. Also, “Under A Devil’s Backbone” (2001). $10. 2 pm, $30, $45. 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey tans.” 8 pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. SHOWCASE: Brooklyn Arts Exchange COMEDY: “Nunsense.” 5 pm. See 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm and 9:15 pm. 30 (1999). $10. 6 pm and 9 pm. 30 Theater, 651 Fulton St. Also, “The Spell” (1998). 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm. Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. GALLERY PLAYERS: “Hair.” 8 pm. See presents a grant showcase featuring 30 Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Sat., Oct. 16. Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Temptation of St. Anthony,” works by six dance and perform- HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “Guys and Dolls.” LAW TALK: Brooklyn Bar Association inspired by the text of Gustave Sat., Oct. 23. RECEPTION: Williamsburg Art and READING: Spiral Thought Magazine HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “Guys and Dolls.” ance artists. $10, $8 low-income. 8 2 pm. See Sat., Oct. 16. hosts a reading. 6 pm to 8 pm. Fall offers a course, “Uncontested Flaubert. $25, $50, $75. 7:30 pm. Historical Center hosts an opening Divorce: Basic Procedure and Up- 8 pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832-0018. reception with the artists of Cafe, 307 Smith St. (718) 832-2310. BAM Opera House, 30 Lafayette HEIGHTS PLAYERS: present “Guys CHILDREN date.” $60, $50 members. 6 pm to Ave. (718) 636-4100. Continued on page 14... “Psychological Archaeology.” 4 pm Free. 8 pm. 123 Remsen St. (718) 624- and Dolls.” $15, $12 students and to 7 pm. 135 Broadway. (718) 486- BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: presents “Me Gusta el Chocolate,” TRAVELING CINEMA: Barbes presents 3894. seniors. 8 pm. 26 Willow Place at 7372. Free. “Land Where the Blues Began” State Street. (718) 237-2752. a chocolate tasting event. $4. 2 pm TODDLER TALK: Families First offers a to 4 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) (1979). Donation of $5. 376 Ninth St. parenting workshop on “Separation Call for time. (718) 965-9177. CHILDREN SUN, OCT 17 735-4400. and Independence.” $15, $10 BROOKLYN MUSEUM: Stories and art PUPPETWORKS: presents “Hansel INDIE ROAD SHOW: The Perpetual members. 7 pm. 250 Baltic St. (718) LIST YOUR EVENT… Motion Roadshow stops at The hour presents “Faces and Bodies.” and Gretel.” 12:30 pm and 2:30 237-1862. To list your event in Where to GO, please give us two weeks notice or more. Send OUTDOORS AND TOURS Lucky Cat. Readings by several $6, $3 seniors and students, free for pm. See Sat., Oct. 16. PAINTING WORKSHOP: Meeting of your listing by mail: GO Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Papers, 55 Washington St., Suite authors. 8 pm. 245 Grand St. (718) Mid Atlantic Rosemaling Society members and children under 12. 11 BIKE TOUR: NYC Chapter of National 624, Brooklyn, NY 11201; or by fax: (718) 834-9278. Listings are free and printed am and 2 pm. Also, stories for fami- Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts its OTHER 782-0437. Free. (Norwegian Folk Painting). 7:30 pm. lies at 4 pm. 200 Eastern Parkway. 20th annual bike tour and fundrais- SOLO SHOW: Brooklyn Waterfront RUMMAGE SALE: Noon to 2 pm. See 59th Street Church, 749 59th St. on a space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. (718) 638-5000. er. Three routes: 30, 60 or 100 Artists Coalition presents The Solo Sat., Oct. 16. (718) 853-1734. Free. 14 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM October 16, 2004

Their $20 prix-fixe five-course sunset supper menu changes daily. 6300 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Pastries: $8-39.95. 51 Sweet Melissa rooms, tomato and basil. Appetizers include lightly curried mus- There’s also an $8.95 lunchtime prix-fixe menu, available Monday Owners Erwin and Suellen Schussel have been churning out dreamy sels and shrimp and crab cakes. Saturday and Sunday brunch. through Friday between 11:30 am and 3 pm, which has to be one of rugelach — and not only the standard Old World recipe with cinnamon, Patisserie Monday and Tuesday $22 prix fixe dinner. Open daily for dinner. BROOKLYN EATS... the best bargains in Brooklyn. The Smithwicks menu also features an raisins and nuts; but also their own variations on the theme, such as apri- 276 Court St. at Butler Street, (718) 855-3410 (MC, V) “Irish Corner,” which includes shepherd’s pie, mixed grill and fish and Continued from page 12... cot, raspberry and Black Forest, to name a few — for 15 years. But don’t Pastries: 65 cents-$9. Large tarts: $28. 57 Waterfront Ale House chips. Weekend brunch is offered from 11 am to 4 pm. let the fame of that particular flaky pastry deter you from trying their 29 other offerings: the trademarked Fudgeroons (think of a head-on colli- Afternoon tea, anyone? Sweet Melissa’s quaint tea parlor and 155 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street, (718) 522-3794, Shakoor’s Sweet Tooth bakery is the perfect place to sip and munch. Served from 1 www.waterfrontalehouse.com (AmEx, MC, DC, Visa) 75 Sotto Voce sion involving brownies and macaroons), Vienna pralines (almonds, and 555 Throop Ave. at Halsey Avenue, (718) 574-2580 (AmEx, MC, more almonds), hamentaschen (shortbread pastry encapsulating a fruit pm to 5 pm, enjoy scones with double cream and homemade Entrees: $10.95-$20.95. Visa). 225 Seventh Ave. at Fourth Street, (718) 369-9322 (AmEx, MC, filling), apple strudel and more. Closed on weekends. preserves, finger sandwiches, and petit fours for $14.95 per Since 1989, Waterfront Ale House has embraced its pub sta- This Bed-Stuy nook is earning itself a reputation for doing wonderful Visa) Entrees: $6.95-$18.95. person. You’ll also find traditional and nouveau cookies, pas- tus, offering 19 beers on tap and 65 different bottles. But with tries, holiday pies and cakes to take home with you. And things with that wonderful tuber the sweet potato, like cheesecakes, A favorite lunch spot of indie filmmakers and actors in Park Slope, this 6- 26 the help of local chef Jim Takacs, they are able to go well pies and pound cakes. In fact, fans of Chef Shakoor Watson’s sweet year-old restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, serving top-notch Sugarcane brides: your day will not be complete without a Sweet beyond the usual bar fare. There are the obligatory chicken potato pound cake will soon be able to make their own from a dry cake contemporary Italian cuisine from chef-owner Mario DiBiase. Sotto Voce 238 Flatbush Ave. at Bergen Street, (718) 230-3954, www.sugar- Melissa’s masterpiece wedding cake. Open daily at 8 am. wings and fried calamari, but also try more sophisticated mix that will be distributed by the organization Real Men Cook. The serves lunch, dinner and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Seating avail- canerestaurant.net (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $8-$18. choices like venison and black bean chili with tequila-cilantro 28 mix will be available in Savalot grocery stores by mid-November, able both indoors in the light, airy dining room and outside (weather per- Chef Phoebe Gumbs brings Caribbean cooking with a Trinidadian Tavern on Dean sour cream or a burger made from Kobe beef. Try any of Waterfront’s award-winning barbecue items (they participate according to bakery co-owner Marissa Watson. Sweet Tooth also offers mitting) in its sidewalk cafe where diners happily gawk at the bustling influence to the Park Slope-Prospect Heights area and gets rave 755 Dean St. at Underhill Avenue, (718) 638-3326 (MC, in barbecue competitions across the country) from beef a takeout soul food menu. Closed Mondays. Seventh Avenue shoppers. The entrees include a wide range of pasta, reviews for her seafood, especially the sugarcane shrimp skewers and Disc, Visa) Entrees: $12.95-$18.95. fish, meat and chicken dishes. Fusilli with four-cheese cream sauce is leg- curried shrimp. The jerk chicken, a Jamaican favorite, is also worth a try, brisket to pulled pork. Owner Sam Barbieri is a barbecue afi- Tavern on Dean is a cozy American tavern. Chef Hugo 12 endary. End your meal with a housemade Sotto Voce dessert such as but it’s hard to choose just one dish from an entire menu bursting with cionado (all meats are smoked in-house), so don’t miss the Smithwicks Amador’s menu offers bar food — hamburgers and club homemade apple pie or cheesecake. (The tiramisu is superb!) The menu sunny flavors. Patrons clamor for the callaloo, made with okra and fabulous barbecue chicken served with sweet potato fries. 191 Smith St. at Warren Street, (347) 643-9911 (AmEx, DC, Disc, sandwiches — as well as more substantial fare. Sample the also offers low-carb specials such as salads and fish. Open daily. dasheen leaves, which is traditionally a side dish. For dessert, Open daily for lunch and dinner. MC, Visa) Entrees: $10-$23. Sugarcane is “famous” for its coconut bread pudding with coconut roasted half-chicken, sauteed catfish, roast herbed salmon as well as steamed mussels in white wine and grilled marinated Chef Noel Thompson dresses up reliable American favorites, adding 68 crème anglaise sauce, while customers “rave” about the mango 33 Water Street the occasional unexpected ingredient. For example, his Macadamia- Steve’s Mom Inc. cheesecake, according to Gumbs. Sugarcane often hosts live local hanger steak with a Merlot and shallot reduction. The kitchen crusted Pacific cod with wild mushroom sauce and wasabi mayonnaise. 113 16th St. at Third Avenue, www.stevesmom.com, (718) 832- bands. Closed Mondays. is open until 3 am, Thursday through Saturday, and until 1 am Restaurant and Lounge the rest of the week. Dining in the garden, weather permitting. Open for dinner daily. 66 Water St. at Main Street, (718) 625-9352, www.water- streetbar.com (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $11-$17. 66 This restaurant built on the bottom two floors of a newly ren- Tower Isles Frozen ovated 19th-century landmark building in DUMBO has a Foods duplex effect — the first floor of the restaurant, with brick Day walls and a wood bar area, overlooks the 35-foot ceiling base- 2025 Atlantic Ave. at Thomas Boyland Street, (718) 495- 2626 (Disc, MC, Visa) ment area with steel columns and old stone detailing. This 30-year-old Atlantic Avenue manufacturer of Jamaican Chef Reginald Taylor’s specialty is the Creole paella, a combi- School, nation of jumbo shrimp, blackened chickpeas, andouille patties — beef, chicken or vegetable — supplies all New York City area supermarkets, and most New York pizza parlors with sausage, mussels and crawfish flavored with Cajun spices and their scrumptious wares. Look for their patties at Crown Fried served with rice. The size of the Cajun burger with andouille Inc. Chicken, or in the frozen foods aisle of your local Pathmark, C- sausage, cheese, a crisp onion ring and house barbecue sauce Town or Associated Supermarket. — served with fries and a small salad — makes it worth its $13 A fully licensed and certified preschool price tag. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 41 Tuller Premium Food 62 199 Court St. at Bergen Street, (718) 222-9933. Zoila www.tullerfood.com (AmEx, MC, Visa) Rotisserie chickens: 73 Hoyt St. at Atlantic Avenue, (718) 596-5438 (Cash only) 2-4 year old programs 2, 3, 4 or 5 mornings, $4.75 per pound. Entrees: $5-$6.25. Open since September 2001, owner Robert Tuller’s market Owner Martha Johnson wants her customers to forget that Licensed teachers afternoons or full days has a full kitchen that turns out prepared meals and salads as they are at a restaurant when they come to Zoila. “I want peo- well as the deluxe ingredients you need to make your own ple to feel like coming home,” she said. For those of us accus- delicious meals. Tuller’s shelves are stocked with everything tomed to the size of New York apartments, the bright-colored Optimal educational equipment Spacious Classrooms fresh — breads, Jacques Torres chocolates and specialty olive room with only one counter and three chairs might truly feel oils are just the tip of the iceberg. The array of gourmet foods like home. Exclusive outdoor facilities Enriched Curriculum also includes an inventory of 75 cheeses. Open daily. Johnson serves what she calls “new American food” — Latin, Asian and Mediterranean-influenced soups, salads and sand- 15 12th St. Bar & Grill wiches. The chicken sandwich is served on focaccia bread and Indoor Gym facilities Caring, loving environment it includes a marinated chicken breast, basil aioli, tomatoes 1123 Eighth Ave. at 12th Street, (718) 965-9526 (AmEx, and Romaine lettuce. For some Mediterranean flavor try the PARENT DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $14-$25. “Lames” plate, a combination of hummus, pesto orzo, feta Bistro sophistication in a friendly, neighborhood restaurant. cheese, and stuffed grape leaves served with pita bread. 763 President Street (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) • (718) 230-5255 There’s steak au poivre for meat-and-potatoes people and Open Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 am to 7 pm. steamed chocolate pudding cake for sweetaholics. Chef Paul Vicino also serves burgers and sandwiches — including the pani- — additional reporting by When leaving no press, a combination of fontina cheese, portobello mush- Gabriel Gonzalez and Ajla Grozdanic meatloaf, barbecue beef ribs, fried chicken, chicken and the dumplings, baked salmon, macaroni and cheese, collard GO GUIDE... greens, candied yams and peach cobbler. As the menu says, “Makes you never wanna cook at home.” Sidewalk dining a child causes Continued from page 13... now open. Catering available for all occasions. Open daily BerkeleyCarroll from 11 am to 11 pm. and chorizo, a spicy pork sausage flavored with chilies — and School chimichurri sauce on the side to dip the meat should be enough to last you through a night of the wildest salsa danc- St. Michel Restaurant ing. In case you still have room for dessert, treat yourself to a 7518 Third Ave. at Bay Ridge Parkway, (718) 748-4411 some anxiety serving of Cuban bread pudding made with raisins, heavy (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$28. cream, Cuban bread and not-too-sweet dulce de leche ice Candlelight, tapestry-covered chairs and an antique bar allow cream, which is “to die for,” according to GO Brooklyn dining “My 4-year-old is having critic Tina Barry. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 6 diners at this cozy bistro to experience French cuisine Parisian pm to 11 pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 pm to 4 am. style. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, St. Michel’s menu offers extreme separation issues. If Parent-to-Parent an array of new dishes, including the steak with black pep- I leave the room, with or percorns, salmon served over mustard risotto, and half-roast- without telling him, he cries. Soul Spot ed duck stewed in orange sauce. He insists that I need to be 302 Atlantic Ave. at Hoyt Street, www.thesoulspot.com Chef and owner Joseph Carvo recommends the bistro’s sig- (718) 596-9933 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $7.95-$12.95. nature dish, rack of lamb encrusted in Dijon-mustard and with him at all times. I feel Banumu Turay and Chef Yaya Ceesay opened this Boerum Hill hazelnut crumbs and served with thyme-flavored jus. Top the choked. Sometimes he chas- Caribbean-influenced Southern-style soul food spot in June meal off with the fondant au chocolat, a warm chocolate cup- es after me at preschool, but 2003. Ceesay, who says he spent five years at Soul Fixins in cake with creamy center that Carvo describes as being one of he does fine after I leave.” Manhattan, has a long list of signature dishes which includes the best treats in Bay Ridge. — a mother A: For Sandra Fielding, the solution to a similar problem Trinity Lutheran Church of Flatbush, 4118 Ave. R. (718) several years ago was a home- Where to GO... 375-8184. made book that marked her BAMCINEMATEK: presents “New son’s moments of bravery. Please plan to join us for a French Connection” series with Continued from page 13... “Work Hard, Play Hard” (2003). Just a few minutes of let- tribute to Aboriginal dream $10. 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm. 30 ting Mom do laundry while he time stories. $20, $30, $45. Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. FRI, OCT 22 7:30 pm. BAM Harvey watched PBS alone, for exam- Theater, 651 Fulton St. Also, FALL OPEN HOUSE POSTURE SCREENING: NY “The Temptation of St. ple, won the boy a sticker. SUN, OCT 24 “It was brutal,” she recalls. Methodist Hospital offers a Anthony,” inspired by the text Prekindergarten Grades 5 through 8 complementary medicine of Gustave Flaubert. $25, $50, “He had to be in every room I event. 10 am to noon. 263 $75. 7:30 pm. BAM Opera OUTDOORS AND TOURS was in. I’d be in the kitchen October 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 October 13, 19, 27 at 8:45 a.m. Seventh Ave., first floor. (718) House, 30 Lafayette Ave. GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY: Tour doing dishes, and he’d be By Betsy Flagler 246-8700. Free. (718) 636-4100. guides John Cashman and waiting for me to do some- November 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 30 November 10, 16 at 8:45 a.m. RECEPTION: 29 Brooklyn artists CONCERT: Kings Chorus per- Frank Mescall lead a tour of ing with blocks. When the define “Occupation.” Live auc- forms. $12 donation. 7 pm. Brooklyn’s Victorian necropolis. thing fun. He could never buzzer goes off, remind him at 9:30 a.m. December 4 at 10:00 a.m. tion. $10. 6 pm viewing; 7:30 Cavallaro Junior High School, Learn about the architectural pm live auction. Supreme 8787 24th Ave. (718) 338-4421. structures and the personalities leave my side.” it’s time for you to do your A child psychologist sug- Trading Gallery, 213 North ARTS AT ST. ANN’S: New York who lie beneath. $6. 1 pm to 3 work nearby and he needs to Eighth St. (718) 389-3700. City Players presents “Good pm. Meet inside main entrance gested the “brave book” with Kindergarten & Grades 1- 4 Grades 9 through 12 BAMCINEMATEK: presents “New Samaritans.” $25. 8 pm. 38 at Fifth Avenue and 25th continue on his own. French Connection” series with Water St. (718) 254-8779. Street. (718) 469-5277. her son’s name on it. He deco- A child who has routines he October 13, 20, 27 October 12, 20, 26 at 8:45 a.m. rated it, and each time he was “25 Degrees in Winter” (2004). SHAKESPEARE: Working Mutt SUNSET PARK WALK: Brooklyn can count on feels more secure $10. 6:50 pm. Also, “The Mys- Productions presents a site- Center for the Urban Environ- brave and didn’t cry he got a November 3, 10, 17, 19 November 6 at 10:00 am tery of the Yellow Room” (2003). specific production of ment takes a walk along Sunset and able to let go. Other tips: 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm. 30 sticker in his book. • Set your child up with at 9:30 a.m November 17, 30 at 8:45 a.m. “Hamlet.” $10. 7:30 pm. Park’s waterfront. Learn about “I would make up occa- Lafayette Ave. (718) 636-4100. Opera House, 27 Arion Place, Brooklyn’s industrial past and small jobs as you work close GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Traveling Williamsburg. (212) 868-4444. plans for this area. $11, $9 sions where I could separate by. Keep boxes that relate to Troubadour series with acoustic GALLERY PLAYERS: presents the members, $8 seniors and stu- from him,” Fielding says. blues performer Corey Harris. dents. Noon to 3 pm. Meet at your daily chores, such as a 701 Carroll Street rock musical “Hair.” $15, $12 “Once he got a certain number 181 Lincoln Place $10, $6 kids. 8 pm. 53 Prospect children under 12 and seniors. Smith-Ninth Street train station, tub of plastic kitchen tools and Park West. (718) 768-2972. street level. (718) 788-8500. of stickers, he could pick a 8 pm. 199 14th St. (718) 595- pretend food. In a home of- RSVP (718) 965-4166 RSVP (718) 789-6060, x 6527 BRIC STUDIO: presents “Up in the 0547. OPEN STUDIOS: Gowanus Artists prize from a bin. Under the Open Studio Tour. 1-6 pm. See fice, an old telephone and an Air,” a cabaret of aerial and THEATER: Ryan Repertory Com- sticker I would write down performance art that reflect pany presents “Cloud Nine,” a Sat., Oct. 23. outdated keyboard could oc- how he was brave, like he let www.berkeleycarroll.org Eastern and Western cultures. play about sexual repression cupy a child while his parent $10, $8 students. 8:30 pm. 57 and gender conditioning. $25, PERFORMANCE me weed for 10 minutes.” CONCERT: Brooklyn Friends of pays bills. Rockwell Place. (718) 855-7882. $20 students and seniors. 8 There’s no doubt about it: NEXT WAVE: Dance performance pm. 2445 Bath Ave. (718) 996- Chamber Music presents The It’s draining when kids follow • Think about any changes of “Bush.” 7:30 pm. Also, “The 4800. Enso Quartet in a program by in your child’s life, such as a Temptation of St. Anthony.” BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE: Haydn, Corigliano, Barber and Mom from room to room, Brahms. $15, $5 students. 3 new sibling, a new school or 7:30 pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. presents Under One Roof, a even to the bathroom. The in- SHAKESPEARE: “Hamlet.” 7:30 program of original perform- pm. Lafayette Avenue Presby- tensity can be overwhelming, even a birthday, that could be pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. ances featuring dance, theater terian Church, Lafayette causing regression and clingi- THEATER: “Cloud Nine.” 8 pm. and music. $15, $10 members. Avenue and South Oxford but pushing away from your Street. (718) 855-3053. ness. See Sat., Oct. 23. 8 pm. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832- little one makes him cling all ARTS AT ST. ANN’S: “Good 0018. MUSIC FROM GOOD SHEP- • Outside of school, help Bay Ridge HERD: Good Shepherd’s ninth the tighter. Instead, start grad- Samaritans.” 8 pm. See Sat., BRIC STUDIO: presents “Up in your child get used to being Oct. 23. the Air,” a cabaret of aerial and annual chamber music series ually with focused time to- performance art that reflect presents Brooklyn Baroque. 6 around other adults and chil- GALLERY PLAYERS: “Hair.” 8 pm. pm. Avenue S between Brown gether and short amounts of See Sat., Oct. 23. Eastern and Western cultures. time apart. dren. Have a friend over to $10, $8 students. 8:30 pm. 57 and Batchelder streets. (718) play, and swap playdates with Rockwell Place. (718) 855-7882. 998-2800. Free. Children, especially be- NEXT WAVE: Dance performance another parent to give Mom Preparatory School SAT, OCT 23 HEIGHTS PLAYERS: present tween 15 months and age 3, “Guys and Dolls.” $15, $12 of “Bush.” 7:30 pm. Also, “The are usually most content play- alone time. students and seniors. 8 pm. 26 Temptation of St. Anthony.” 3 OUTDOORS AND TOURS pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. ing when their parents are • Instead of hoping your lit- Willow Place at State Street. tle explorer will play peaceful- A private BIKE TOUR: Brooklyn Public (718) 237-2752. THEATER: “Cloud Nine.” 7 pm. close by, says Robin Gold- Library Foundation hosts a 10- See Sat., Oct. 23. stein, PhD, in her book, “The ly alone, let him help you with 8101 Ridge Blvd. / 7420 Fourth Ave. K-12 college mile tour of Brooklyn’s Carnegie CHILDREN HEIGHTS PLAYERS: “Guys and Parenting Bible” (Source- kid-sized brooms and garden Libraries with architectural histo- MUSIC WORKSHOP: Families First Dolls.” 2 pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. tools. rian and cyclist Matt Postal. $12, presents Haitian percussionist books, Inc., 2002). And they Brooklyn, NY 11209 • (718) 833-9090 preparatory $8 members. 11 am. Meet at and educator Bonga in a hands- CHILDREN naturally ebb and flow be- With diligence and under- Central Library, Grand Army on musical session for kids ages PUMPKIN PATCH: Annual event tween being dependent and in- standing, parents have a vari- www.bayridgeprep.com school Plaza. (718) 230-2780. 2 to 8. $10. 9:30 am to 10:15 am hosted by Packer Parent ety of ways to help their child WORKING WATERFRONT: or 10:30 am to 11:15 am. 250 Association. Games, rides, arts dependent. Brooklyn Historical Society hosts Baltic St. (718) 237-1862. and crafts and more. 11 am to A child’s desire to be with make a smooth transition to a one-hour guided boat tour BROOKLYN MUSEUM: Stories 4 pm. 170 Joralemon St. (718) his parents is normal, and their independence. along the East River waterfront. and art hour presents “Faces 875-6644. Pick up from Fulton Ferry and Bodies.” $8, $4 seniors and FAMILY FUN: Brooklyn Conser- attention is essential to his de- Tip of the week: Landing at 11:05 am. $20, $18 students, free for members and vatory of Music presents its velopment, Goldstein writes. Please join us for an members. Reservations needed. children under 12. 11 am and 2 Music for Families series. Today: As your child builds trust that Prepare for Halloween by Kindergarten - Grade 5 (212) 742-1969. pm. 200 Eastern Parkway. (718) music and storytelling with putting safety before fun. Free 638-5000. group Tales and Scales. $15 you will return, he will devel- BROOKLYN BRIDGE WALK: Big glow-in-the-dark trick-or-treat Thursday, Dec. 9th - 9:30am Onion Tours takes a walk over BARNES AND NOBLE: Storytime. adults, $5 children. 3 pm. 58 op the ability and desire to the bridge and through Brook- Noon. 267 Seventh Ave. (718) Seventh Ave. (718) 622-3300. bags are being offered by the ********** lyn Heights. $12, $10 students 832-9066. Free. PUPPETWORKS: presents venture out on his own. American Optometric Associ- Two common mistakes that OPEN Grades 6 - 8 and seniors. 1 pm. Meet at PUPPETWORKS: presents “Hansel “Hansel and Gretel.” 12:30 pm ation. “To be safe, you must southeast corner of Broadway and Gretel” by The Brothers and 2:30 pm. See Sat., Oct. 23. erode a child’s trust: be seen,” says the association. Call 718-833-9090 and Chambers Street, lower Grimm. Recommended for OTHER • Parents break promises What also makes your trick- Manhattan. (212) 439-1090. ages 4 and up. $8, $7 children. about staying nearby and WALKING TOUR: Brooklyn 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. FARMERS’ MARKET: Park Slope or-treater more visible: Light- HOUSE ********** Historical Society hosts a walk Reservations required. 338 Farmers Market offers New York about how soon they’ll return. colored costumes or reflective along Atlantic Avenue. Learn Sixth Ave. (718) 965-3391. State-grown vegetables and Grades 9-12 fruits. Also, pasture-raised poul- That makes their kids feel un- tape adhered to fabric and ac- its history and proposed plans OTHER easy because they can’t be RSVP Come see our brand new building & facility that may change this part of try and meats, breads, pastries cessories. To get a free Hal- Brooklyn. $15, $10 members, SOLO SHOW: Brooklyn Water- and more. 8:30 am to 3 pm. sure Mom and Dad will do loween bag, send an e-mail to Thursday, Nov. 4th - 4–7pm $5 children. 2 pm. Meet at front Artists Coalition presents Rain or shine. JJ Byrne Park, what they say they’ll do. [email protected] or 718-833-9090 southwest corner of Atlantic The Solo Art Show and Solo Fourth Street. (914) 923-4837. • Parents wait until their Avenue and Hicks Street. Performance Series. Over 400 PET ADOPTION: Animal Alliance call 1-800-365-2219, ext. 176. Advance reservations neces- original works by more than NYC hosts a pet care fair and kids are playing and distract- Limit one bag per child. sary. (718) 222-4111. 400 emerging and established an adoption day. Noon to 5 ed, then sneak away — out of Parents concerned about OPEN STUDIOS: Gowanus Artists artists. Solo performance by pm. Prospect Park West and the classroom, for example. their children’s calorie intake Open Studio Tour VIII features Seanin, a mandolin troubadour. 15th Street. (212) 788-4400. Located in the heart of Bay Ridge, Bay Ridge Preparatory School is a private K-12 85 visual artists works including Also, silent art auction. Noon to FALL DANCE: 61st annual event It’s better to say goodbye, then can obtain a copy of the new college preparatory school. We provide a strong academic foundation enabling students painting, photography, textiles, 5 pm. 499 Van Brunt St. (718) hosted by The Norwegian leave. Parent To Parent newsletter glass and ceramic/porcelain. 596-2506. Free. Folkdance Society. $22 • A strategy to try: Fill your “Getting Over Overeating” by to reach their full potential by fostering intellectual, creative and social development. 1-6 pm. To download map, go PUMPKIN SALE: Park Slope Food includes dinner. 3 pm. Danish Bay Ridge Prep encourages its students to achieve their best while providing a to www.gowanusartists.com or Co-op hosts its annual event. Athletic Club, 735 65th St. child’s emotional gas tank ear- sending a long, self-addressed, call (718) 789-7243. Free. Public is invited to buy organic (718) 748-7844. ly in the day, so he’s not beg- stamped envelope and $2 to supportive, nurturing environment which cultivates intellectual and personal growth. FLEA MARKET: Old stuff and new pumpkins. 8 am. While supplies ACOUSTIC MUSIC: Zen Tricksters stuff in Red Hook. 10 am to last. 782 Union St. (718) 622- Trio appears at the Funky ging for your attention. Set a Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, ------0560. kitchen timer for 30 minutes Wickliffe, OH 44092. Bay Ridge Preparatory School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and sunset. 399 Van Brunt St. (718) Monkey. No cover. 3 pm. 228 activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national 369-1515. FLEA MARKET: at Grace Baptist Seventh Ave. (718) 369-3659. each morning, and make that If you have tips or a ques- and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and Church. 10 am to 3 pm. 5224 SOLO SHOW: Brooklyn Water- PERFORMANCE Sixth Ave. (718) 492-4141. your focused time together. tion, call our toll-free hotline other schools-administered programs. front Artists Coalition presents NEXT WAVE: Brooklyn Academy FLEA MARKET: Jewelry, clothing, The Solo Art Show and Solo Get him engaged in activi- any time at (800) 827-1092 or of Music presents Bangarra toys, crafts, white elephants Performance Series. Noon to 5 ties such as puzzles and build- e-mail us at [email protected]. Dance Theater in “Bush,” a and more. 10 am to 4 pm. Holy pm. See Sat., Oct. 23 October 16, 2004 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM AWP 15

singing career. They never speak but manage to leave mes- sages on each other’s voice Tuesdays: Jam Session with The Noah Haidu Trio, 10 mail. She sends postcards, and pm, FREE with $5 drink minimum; Oct. 16: Josh Maxey BROOKLYN Group, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 22: Glen Makos Trio, 10 pm, dolls for their daughter Laura. FREE; Oct. 23: Nicola Letnen Trio, 10 pm, FREE. As he tries to retrieve and deliver plane tickets to his brother’s National client, Miguel also tries, with Restaurant Labor days 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton Second Street his mother (played by the in- in Brighton Beach, (718) 646-1225, comparable Carmen Maura) in www.come2national.com. Latest French film series at BAM tow, to help Sonia find her hus- Nightlife Saturdays: Live Russian music and dance show, 9 pm, FREE (with $60 prix fixe dinner); Fridays and Sundays: band, who left the Ukraine be- Live Russian music and dance show, 9 pm, FREE (with fore her and seems to have dis- The Backroom $45 prix fixe dinner). explores effect of work on society appeared. The film contains a (Inside Freddy’s Bar) 485 Dean St. at Sixth Avenue lot of slapstick humor, which is in Prospect Heights, (718) 622-7035, www.freddys- Night of the backroom.com. By Marian Masone refreshing in a film dealing Oct. 16: M. Fix, 9:30 pm, FREE, Loudly Fernando & Cookers for The Brooklyn Papers with serious subjects. Dom, 10:30 pm, FREE; Motico, 11:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue in Fort 17: Struck Jazz Band, 9:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 18: Greene, (718) 797-1197. Work even figures in Bruno Comedy Night, 9:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 19: Dekel Bor Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Sundays: Live jazz, ork, work, work. In the Podalydès’ “The Mystery of Trio, 9:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 20: Scarey-oke, Time TBA, midnight, FREE; Thursdays: Live jazz, 8 pm, FREE; latest installment of the the Yellow Room” (Oct. 22 at FREE; Oct. 21: Kings County Opry includes Song Fridays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE. Circle, 8 pm, The Y’all Stars, 9 pm, Susquehanna W“New French Connec- 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm and Oct. Industrial Tool & Die Co., 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 22: Northsix tion” film series at BAMcine- 23 at 2 pm and 6:50 pm). Well, Crooked Road, 9:30 pm, FREE, The Carless,10:30 pm, FREE, Rock ‘n’ Reel, 11:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 23: The 66 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 599-5103, www.northsix.com. matek, work is a prominent perhaps it’s a stretch, but detec- Wissler Family, 9:30 pm, FREE, Goatleaf, 10:30 pm, theme: people meet on the job tives do have to work to search FREE, Whiskey Rebellion, 11:30 pm, FREE. Oct. 16: CMJ Music Marathon with The Flesh, Victory at Sea, Brandon Butler, Miss TK & The Revenge, The and form relationships; they for the killer in this period piece Movies, Oddateee, 7 pm, $10, (Downstairs) CMJ learn life lessons through the based on Gaston Leroux’s nov- BAM Cafe Music Marathon with The Disease, 9 pm, Perfect 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort Greene, Panther, 10 pm, Electric Turn to Me, 11 pm, tasks they must perform; the el, which stars Sabine Azéma. (718) 636-4100, www.bam.org. Snacktruck, midnight, $7; Oct. 17: Bumblebeez, 81, workplace is even used to ex- All in a day’s work, as they say. Oct. 16: P.I.C., 9 pm, $10 food/drink minimum; Oct. Cut Copy, Wolfmother, 8 pm, $10; Oct. 19: (Upstairs) plore the experiences of legal But a man’s occupation is 22: Arturo O’Farrill (Latin jazz), 9:30 pm, $10 Eugene Robinson and Niko Wenner of Oxbow, food/drink minimum; Oct. 23: The Foundations, 9:30 Mezzanine C-14, Made Out of Babies, Death Pool, 8 and illegal immigrants. practically a leading character in pm, $10 food/drink minimum. pm, $8, (Downstairs) Morex Optimo, atlatl, damezu- In some ways, young corpo- Jean-Marc Moutout’s “Work Cynthia Hopkins will perform at Pete’s mari, Tungsten 74, 8 pm, $7; Oct. 21: Kevin Divine Barbes (Miracle of ’86), Little Brazil, 8 pm, $10; Oct. 22: Elf rate characters are the cinematic Hard, Play Hard” (Oct. 23 at Candy Store on Oct. 18 at 10:30 pm. Power, The Mendoza Line, 8 pm, $10; Oct. 23: 376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, (718) Pinback, Aspects of Physics, 8 pm, $15. cowboys of the new millenni- 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm). Philippe 965-9177, www.barbesbrooklyn.com. um, with issues a bit grayer than (Jéremie Réniér) is a young ef- Tuesdays: Slavic Soul Party, 9 pm, $8; Wednesdays: special guest Planet Banana, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 21: those met by the characters in ficiency expert who tries to “Night of the Ravished Limbs,” 9 pm, $8; Oct. 16: The The Psychasthenia Society, 8 pm, $5, HOTELS with DJ Palmira’s Jean-Marc Moutout’s film “Work Hard, Play Hard” will be Roulette Sisters, 7 pm, FREE, The Blue Vipers, 9 pm, Dr. Blammer and Levon Vincent, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 22: 41 Clark St. at Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, classic Hollywood westerns. maintain his work life and his FREE; Oct. 17: Bebe Eiffel, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 20: Art and Activism, a benefit for Mothers Opposing Bush (718) 237-4100. While BAM’s Florence Al- screened Oct. 23 as part of BAMcinematek’s “New love life. Matana Roberts Quartet, 7 pm, Marty Ehrlich, 9 pm, (MOB), 8 pm, $10; Oct. 23: Benefit for Spunk (arts) Oct. 16: Joel Forrester, 8:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 22: Joel mozini, who curates the series, French Connection” movie series. On the metro, on his way to $8; Oct. 21: Brock Mumford, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 22: Magazine with DJ Frank Gucci-Errez, 8 pm, Pole- Forrester, 8:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 23: Joel Forrester, 8:30 The Plunk Brothers, 7 pm, FREE, The 4th Street Nite- position, 9 pm, Zenen, 10 pm, $7 (includes a copy of pm, FREE. doesn’t search for works with his first day on the job, Philippe owls, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 23: Stephanie Winters, 7 pm, Spunk 3 and a free compilation CD). similar ideas, at times it just lier court documentary, 1994’s ior management. She takes meets Eva and falls in love. FREE, Hank Bones’ Forlorn Orchestra, 9 pm, FREE. Good Coffeehouse ParlorJazz happens. “Caught in the Act,” in which Boris and the children with her Meanwhile, his first assignment Black Betty 119 Vanderbilt Ave. at Myrtle Avenue in Clinton “I look more for quality than various defendants meet with on a business trip to Ibiza, at work is to prepare a small, Music Parlor Hill, (718) 855-1981, www.parlorjazz.com. 366 Metropolitan Ave. at Havermeyer Street in Oct. 16: Branice McKenzie & her quartet, 9 pm, $20 certain themes or common their attorneys. “The 10th Dis- where things deteriorate. It’s family-owned company for a Williamsburg, (718) 599-0243, www.blackbetty.net. (At the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture) 53 Prospect Park West at Second Street in Park Slope, donation. traits,” she told GO Brooklyn. trict Court” comes to BAM not just that she has the career corporate takeover. Philippe is Saturdays: DJ Lil’ Shalamar, 11 pm, FREE; Sundays: (718) 768-2972. Brazilian Beat with DJ Sean Marquand and DJ Greg “However, I do try to find a straight from its U.S. premiere and he doesn’t; she doesn’t ap- so good at his job that he is Caz, 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Reverend Vince Ander- Oct. 22: Traveling Troubadour Series featuring Corey Peggy O’Neills balance between genre and at the New York Film Festival pear that interested in him or then charged with firing part of son and His Love Choir, 10 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Hot Harris, 8 pm, $15. (Two locations) style.” These types of films, on Oct. 9. the children. the staff. Now he has to try to Rocks, 10 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: DJ Akalepse, 10 8123 Fifth Ave. at 81st Street in Bay Ridge, (718) pm, FREE; Thursdays: The Greenhouse with DJ The Hook 748-1200, www.peggyoneills.com. then, vary from comedy to pe- Filmmaking brothers Arnaud Once again we leap forward hold on to Eva as well as to his Monkone and DJ Emskee, 11 pm, FREE; Fridays: 18 Commerce St. at Columbia Street in Red Hook, Mondays: Karaoke with Rod, 10 pm, FREE; Fridays: “Mihoko’s Way” with DJ Mihoko, 11 pm, FREE. riod drama to documentary. and Jean-Marie Larrieu, whose five years, when the two come conscience. In this first feature, (718) 797-3007, www.thehookmusic.com. DJ Richie, 10 pm, FREE. The strongest film in the se- mid-length film, “Roland’s together again in the beautiful Moutout examines capitalism Oct. 16: Paik, 10 pm, Landing, 11 pm, Sonic Boom, Bluestone Bar & midnight, $10. 1904 Surf Ave. at Keyspan Park in Coney Island, ries, which runs Pyrenees. (The brothers have run amok. More than any other (718) 449-3200, www.peggyoneills.com. Oct. 21-24, is a doc- used this mountain setting in film in the series, “Work Hard, Grill Hope and Anchor Sundays: NFL Party, 1 pm, $25 (includes open bar and 117 Columbia St. at Kane Street in Columbia food), Karaoke with Cisco immediately following NFL umentary that ex- their earlier work, as well as us- Play Hard” shows the implica- Street Waterfront District, (718) 403-7450. 347 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street in Red Hook, Party, FREE. CINEMA (718) 237-0276. Wednesdays: “Bluestone’s Bossanova, Bluegrass, and plores the workings ing Almaric, who plays the tions of career vis-a-vis family. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: Karaoke hosted by Swing” series, 8 pm, FREE; Oct. 20: Kelsey Jillette Trio of one aspect of the “The New French Connection” film se- bourgeois French Every Man “New French Connection” drag queen Kay Sera, 9 pm, FREE. Pete’s Candy Store ries runs at BAMcinematek (30 Lafayette Ave. (standards), 8 pm, FREE. 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in Williams- French justice sys- at Ashland Place in Fort Greene) Oct. 21-24. with such aplomb.) “A Real doesn’t show a large number of burg, (718) 302-3770, www.petescandystore.com. tem. A hit at this Tickets are $10. To order, call (718) 777-FILM. Man” has a fresh approach to films (five will be screened this Boudoir Bar iO Restaurant Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, FREE; Oct. 16: Milo 119 Kent Ave. at North Seventh Street in Williams- For more information, visit the Web site 273 Smith St. at Sackett Street in Carroll Gardens, Jones, 9 pm, Eleni Mandell, 10 pm, Ponies in the Surf, year’s Cannes Film telling the story of a relation- year; four were screened last burg, (718) 388-3320, www.iorestaurantand- www.bam.org or call (718) 636-4100. (718) 624-8878, www.eastendensemble.com. 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 17: Cantona, 8:30 pm, Matty Festival, “The 10th ship, primarily by jumping year), and BAM certainly isn’t lounge.com. Mondays: Gay Men’s Soiree, 6 pm, $TBD; Oct. 16: Charles & The Valentines, 9:30 pm, $TBD; Oct. 18: Saturdays: DJ spins salsa and house, 10 pm, ladies FREE District Court: ahead in time just at the precise the only local place to see The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha with MC Val Kippa featur- Spelling Bee, 7 pm, Lyrebird, 9:30 pm, Cynthia all night, men $5 after 11 pm; Mondays: Karaoke and ing Eric Kirchberger, Larry Getlen, Dave Greenberg, Hopkins & Gloria Deluxe, 10:30 pm, $TBD; Oct. 19: Moments of Trial” moment when something mo- French cinema. But a small se- Monday Night Football (FREE champagne for women Todd Levin, Jason Good, Karen Sneider, 9:30 pm, $5 Ben Dickey, 9 pm, T. Griffin, 10 pm, Vitamin D, 11 pm, before 11 pm), 8 pm, FREE; Thursdays: College All Out (Oct. 21 at 6:50 pm) is the lat- Pass,” was shown in the New mentous occurs, and by their ries actually makes it possible with 2 drink minimum; Oct. 23: The Brooklyn Brew $TBD; Oct. 20: Julian Velard (solo), 9:30 pm, FREE; with DJ Pumps spinning hip-hop, house, R&B, reggae, Ha-Ha with MC Ritch Duncan featuring Larry Getlen, Oct. 21: Y Avnur, 9 pm, Cat Martino, 10 pm, Kieran est film by French photojour- Directors/New Films festival at judicious use of music. There’s to see all the films in the pro- salsa, 9 pm, ladies FREE all night, men $5 after 11 pm Liz Laufer, Shelaugh Ratner, Josh Comers, Abby Scott, McGee, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 22: Daniel Marr, 9 pm, (21 and over); Fridays: Live jazz featuring The Poma- nalist/filmmaker Raymond De- the Museum of Modern Art in quite a bit of singing to relate gram. And Almozini finds Carmen Lynch, $5 with 2 drink minimum. Boxstep, 10 pm, Dawn Landes, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 23: pardon, whose films were 2001, have made an intriguing emotions to the audience, and movies that might otherwise Swank, 7:30 pm, FREE, DJ spins salsa and house, 10 pm, Goodbye Better Compilation Release Party with So ladies FREE all night, men $5 after 11 pm. L’il, Tiger Vomit, Rachel Lipson, Abbey, Labr’dor & C. presented in a BAM retrospec- study of a man-woman rela- while it is not always success- fall through the cracks of U.S. The Brooklyn Depp, Seaman & Queerfunkel, I Feel Tractor, and tive last April. Depardon has tionship. “A Real Man” (Oct. ful, it is a delight to go on this exhibition. Lyceum JRG Fashion Cafe more, 8 pm, FREE. placed his somewhat stationary 21 at 4:30 pm and 9:15 pm and strange journey with them. “There are a large number of 227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in Park Slope, 177 Flatbush Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in Fort camera in a Parisian courtroom Oct. 24 at 2 pm and 6:50 pm) Stephane Vuillet’s “25 De- films produced in France every (718) 857-4816. Greene, (718) 399-7079. Ripple Bar Oct. 16: Don Slovin’s Improv Jam, 9 pm, $5. Fridays and Saturdays: Live DJ, 11 pm, $10 after mid- 769 Washington Ave. at Sterling Place in Crown to record the comings and go- follows a couple through 10 grees in Winter” (Oct. 22 at year and while many of these night. Heights, www.ripplebar.com. ings of defendants in what years of existential trials. Math- 6:50 pm) concerns immigrants, films get shown in New York in Cafe 111 Mondays: “Moody Mondays,” 5 pm, FREE; Thurs- days: “Cali Thursdays,” $1 off for California IDs only, all seems to be the equivalent of ieu Almaric is Boris, a wannabe more motherless children and various showcases, festivals, or 111 Court St. at State Street in Downtown The Jazz night, all drinks, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 16: DJ Caos, 10 Brooklyn, (718) 858-2806, www.cafe111online.com. 179 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at Kosciuszko Street in criminal misdemeanor court. feature filmmaker who makes work once again, but this time even distribution, there is still a pm, FREE; Oct. 22: DJ Element, 10 pm, FREE. Oct. 16: Kim Swain, 9 pm, Royal Roost, 10 pm, Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 453-7825, www.the- All types of humanity parade in industrial films. When we first in Brussels. Miguel, whose great amount of work that never Michael Blake’s Rollie Pollie, 11 pm, SX Addict, mid- jazz.8m.com. front of the Honorable Michèle come upon him, he’s just been family immigrated to Belgium makes it to the U.S.,” she said. night, $5 suggested donation with 2 drink minimum; Mondays: Jam Session, 8 pm, $5; Oct. 16: Drake Colley Samba Restaurant Bernard-Requin (“Requin” is tossed off a project for a “skills from Spain years before, works Here, then, is another oppor- Oct. 17: Gary Paul Hermus, 8 pm, $TBA, 9 pm, Quintet, 9 pm, $10; Oct. 22: Kathy Harley Trio, 9 pm, Andrew Rathbun, 10 pm, Frank LoCrasto Group, mid- $10; Oct. 23: Michael Dease Quartet, 9 pm, $10. & Nightclub French for shark.) — from pet- network” company. He does, for his brother’s travel agency. tunity for French film fanatics night, $5 suggested donation with 2 drink minimum; 9604 Third Ave. at 96th Street in Bay Ridge, (718) ty thieves to illegal immigrants. however, take up with Mari- Driving to pick up a client at to catch up on more of the cur- Oct. 18: Jerome Sabbagh Quartet, 8 pm, George Kili Bar-Cafe 439-0475. Saturdays: “Havana Nights” featuring Nino Torre spin- Mel, 10 pm, Rob Wilkerson, midnight, $5 suggested 81 Hoyt St. at State Street in Boerum Hill, (718) All look to her for their free- lyne, a junior executive at the the airport, he finds an illegal rent crop of imports. ning Latin rhythms, salsa, club classics and disco, 10 donation with two drink minimum; Oct. 19: Ladybug, 855-5574. pm, ladies FREE, men $10 (ladies 24 to enter, men 26 dom. Some beg, while others firm. They’ve just met, yet he immigrant, Sonia, in his car. 8 pm, Sherri Miller, 9 pm, Teddybut, 10 pm, Tony Tuesdays: Open Acoustics (mic and poetry), 9 pm, Scherr, 11 pm, $5 suggested donation with 2 drink to enter); Fridays: Joe Bee, Donnie C, Brian Large, and are outraged at their own bad proclaims his undying love for Seems Sonia was about to be Marian Masone is the asso- FREE; Fridays: DJ Chappy plays rock, hip-hop and Orlando present “Samba Fridays” with music by DJ minimum; Oct. 20: Up Over Jazz Production presents funk, 10:30 pm, FREE. fortune. Through it all, the her — through song. sent back to the Ukraine when ciate director of programming “After Work Cocktail Jazz” with Heather Bennett Trio, Sizzahandz, DJ Explor and Ava, 10 pm, $10 (ladies 24 judge attempts to dispense jus- Jump ahead five years. she was “rescued” by anti-de- for the Film Society of Lincoln 7 pm, $10, Pete Yellin Quartet and jam session, 9:30 to enter, men 26 to enter). pm, $5, Joel Newton Situation, Time TBA, FREE; Oct. Laila Lounge tice while maintaining order. Boris is home with the kids; portation activists. Center and chief curator of the 21: Bill Konig, 8 pm, Leslie Mendelson, 9 pm, Carol 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue in Williams- Sideshows by the This film plays in sharp Marilyne just arrives back from Miguel’s wife has been in New York Video Festival at Lin- Lipnik & Spookarama, 10 pm, Likeness to Lily, 11 pm, burg, (718) 486-6791, www.lailalounge.com. counterpoint to Depardon’s ear- a business trip. She’s now sen- New York trying to jump-start a coln Center. $5 suggested donation with 2 drink minimum; Oct. Sundays: Jazz Jam Session, 9 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Seashore 22: Jason Spirit, 8 pm, $8, Karma Johnson, 10 pm, $5 Songwriters night and open mic, 8 pm, FREE; Oct. 16: 3006 W. 12th St. at Surf Avenue in Coney Island, suggested donation with 2 drink minimum; Oct. 23: (Downstairs) Pink Rose, 9 pm, $5; Oct. 17: Jazz (718) 372-5159, www.coneyisland.com. Funkshunal Entertainment presents “Critical Mass” Concert Series featuring Jazz Jam Session hosted by Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: “Creepshow at the with Blueprint Music, 8 pm, T ‘n’ T, 9 pm, $TBA, 10:15 Rick Parker and Jason Scott, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 19: Freakshow” (Haunted House), 7 pm–midnight, $7.50 pm, SX Addict, midnight, $10. (Upstairs) DJ Meatball Jack, 10 pm, FREE, adults, $5 children under 12. (Downstairs), Whisky Breath, Rick Royale, and Alex Chocolate Monkey Lowery, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 21: DJ Giles, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 22: (Upstairs) Future Shock featuring DJ Sistas’ Place 329 Flatbush Ave. at Seventh Avenue in Park 456 Nostrand Ave. at Jefferson Avenue in Bedford- Slope, (718) 813-1073. Elsewhere and guests, 7 pm, FREE, (Downstairs) Ultra- Sounds, 9 pm, $5; Oct. 23: Roboto, 10 pm, $5. Stuyvesant, (718) 398-1766. Saturdays: Express a.k.a. Open Mic Poetry talent Oct. 16: Lil Phillips, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $20 in advance, showcase, 7 pm, $7, Sexy Lounge Party with DJ Sekou Liberty Heights $25 day of the show; Oct. 23: Mari Toussaint, 9 pm, and DJ Ozkar Fuller spinning house, classics, and rare 10:30 pm, $20 in advance, $25 day of the show. grooves, 11 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: “Singles After Work Tap Room Emotionless range Speed Dating,” 5 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: “U Rock,” 7 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Host Terry Billy featuring live 34 Van Dyke St. at Dwight Street in Red Hook, Southpaw music, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: “Reggae After Work” (718) 246-8050. 125 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park Slope, with DJ Ras, 5 pm, FREE, Live reggae, 8 pm, $7. Thursdays: Open mic, 8:30 pm, FREE; Oct. 16: The (718) 230-0236, www.spsounds.com. Maxwell’s signature style fails boy-meets-girl tale Dan Neustadt Group, 10 pm, Mike Brick & The Music Oct. 16: CMJ Hip-Hop Showcase with Lord Have Crossroads Saloon Grinders, 11:15 pm, FREE; Oct. 23: Lanny Isis Band, Mercy, Papoose, Jean Grae, Hydra, and more, 9 pm, 9:30 pm, FREE. $12; Oct. 17: “Kozmic Sistaz,” Free Sudan/Stop the 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings Highway in Genocide concert featuring Karen Gibson. Roc & By Paulanne Simmons Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. Fluid, Malene Younglao, Yewande, Maritiri, 6:30 pm, for The Brooklyn Papers Oct. 17: Media Shower with poetry, music art, and Life Cafe 983 983 Flushing Ave. at Central Avenue in Bushwick, $10 in advance, $12 day of the show; Oct. 19: Sondre open mic featuring Brenda J. Gannam and Harry Lerche, The Golden Republic, Time TBA, $10 in Ellison, 2 pm, $3 food and drink minimum. (718) 386-1133, www.lifecafenyc.com. s Mazeppa sings in the mu- Mondays: Bush Flix movie night, 8 pm, FREE; advance, $12 day of the show; Oct. 20: Comedy Night sical “Gypsy,” “You gotta Tuesdays: Bingo for Beer, 8 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: with Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Le Dakar Open Mic with Chuck, 9 pm, FREE. Time TBA, $TBA; Oct. 21: Narchatecht, Other have a gimmick.” Writer- Passengers, The Comas, Silver, 7:30 pm, $8; Oct. 22: A Restaurant Mama’s Boy Production presents Nice & Smooth in director-composer Richard 285 Grand Ave. at Lafayette Avenue in Clinton The Lucky Cat Brooklyn with special guests, 9 pm, $15; Oct. 23: Mike Maxwell, whose latest offering Hill, (718) 398-8900, www.dakarcafe.net 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Wait, Bust, Time TBA, $12. “Good Samaritans” is having its Tuesdays: Spoken word, 9 pm, FREE. (718) 782-0437, www.theluckycat.com. Saturdays: “Sugarlight Saturdays” DJs spin punk rock, Teddy’s Bar & Grill American premiere at St. Ann’s 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Chess club, 8 pm, FREE; Europa Night Club 96 Berry St. at North Eighth Street in Williamsburg, Wednesdays: Hex!, with DJ Jeremy, 10 pm, FREE; Warehouse now through Oct. 98 Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue in (718) 384-9787. Greenpoint, (718) 383-5723, www.europaclub.com. Fridays: Satanic Happy Hour, hosted by DJ Subtech, 7 24, has learned this lesson well. pm, FREE, Futurefunk Sessions with DJ Sport Casual, 10 Sundays: Live jazz and pop standards, 9 pm, FREE. So well, many of his admirers Saturdays: “Saturday VIP,” 9 pm, FREE before 10 pm, pm, FREE; Oct. 16: “Switchstance,” punk rock and ’80s $15 after 10 pm; Sundays: Art Nights presenting with DJs Balance and Chaz, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 17: seem to have forgotten that be- poetry and jazz, 7:30 pm, $10; Fridays: Prog- Tommy’s Tavern “Rootless” featuring DJs Queazy, Wonka, Darkness, 1041 Manhattan Ave. at Freeman Street in neath the style, there should be ressive/Dance party, 10 pm, FREE before 10:30 pm, Bleep, and more spinning hip-hop, down-tempo, blunt- $15 after 10:30 pm. Greenpoint, (718) 383-9699. substance. ed beats, and minimalist techno, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 19: Oct. 16: Mirah (K Records), Tara Jane O’Neil, Liarbird, Over the years, Maxwell has DJ Liondub spinning reggae and dancehall, 10 pm, and special guest, 8 pm, $TBA; Oct. 17: Lion Fever, The Five Spot Soul FREE; Oct. 20: Antennas Erupt, Dos Dedos, Time TBA, Fugue, and guests, 8 pm, $TBA; Oct. 20: “Crazy Insane earned an inflated reputation for 8 pm, FREE; Oct. 21: The Batterie (rock), 8 pm, FREE, Food Restaurant Show” with Blood on the Wall, Silver, Puttin’ on the Ritz, innovative work based on the The Que Pasa Show, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 23: Downlow Vietnam, Sleepy Doug Shaw, Cheeseburger, 8 pm, $6. 459 Myrtle Ave. at Washington Avenue in Clinton N.Y.H.C., Condition, Step 2 Far, The Problem, with DJ use of non-actors or profession- Hill, (718) 852-0202, www.fivespotsoulfood.com. Paul Oxblood spinning punk and hardcore, 8 pm, $5. als who are directed to recite Oct. 16: DJ Kenta spinning hip-hop and R&B, 9 pm, Trash Bar FREE; Oct. 18: RPM-Open Turntables hosted by The LuLu Lounge 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg, their lines in a clipped, emotion- Malik, 8 pm, FREE; Oct. 20: Hashbrown (funk, soul (718) 599-1000, www.thetrashbar.com. (Under TacuTacu) 134 N. Sixth St. at Bedford and hardcore), 9 pm, $5; Oct. 23: DJ Kenta spinning Oct. 16: CMJ Kill Rock Starts Showcase with White less monotone. For example, in Avenue in Williamsburg, (718) 218-7889, hip-hop and R&B, 9 pm, FREE. Oni, 8 pm, The Punks, 9 pm, Metalux, 10 pm, The “Good Samaritans,” a play www.ricerepublic.com/specials. Seconds, 11 pm, The Advantage, midnight, $7; Oct. about a woman working in a re- Frank’s Lounge Sundays: Jose Luis Martinez Trio, 7 pm, FREE; Mon- 17: Dedelectric, 9 pm, Woman, 10 pm, Bird Blobs, 11 Kevin Hurley and Rosemary Allen star in Richard Maxwell’s “Good Samaritans” at St. days: “Random Ass Stand-Up,” 8 pm, $6 (includes free pm, $6; Oct. 18: Jibber Jabber, 8:30 pm, $TBA; Oct. habilitation clinic and the client 660 Fulton St. at South Elliott Place in Fort Greene, drink); Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: “Karaoke 19: Colin McEnearney, 9 pm, My Best Friend, 10 pm, Ann’s Warehouse in DUMBO. (718) 625-9339, www.FranksCocktailLounge.com. she falls in love with, who Nights,” 8 pm, FREE. Shirt, 11 pm, $6; Oct. 20: Nanchuka, The Diggs, 8:30 wouldn’t smile when Kevin Saturdays: Sinful Saturdays with DJs Tyrone and pm, $TBA; Oct. 21: Blush presents The Ladies Room, Infinite, 9 pm, $5; Sundays: Live jazz, 7 pm, FREE; M Shanghai Bistro 8:30 pm, $TBA; Oct. 22: Happy Ending, 8 pm, Shawna (Kevin Hurley) tells Rosemary lent job playing the songs, drops his pants — only to re- (“House,” “Cowboys and Indi- Mondays: Blue Mondays, 5 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Falawa, 9 pm, Boobytrap, 10 pm, Aerovox, 11 pm, $7; (Rosemary Allen) without a which are really quite pleasant, veal that he is not sporting un- ans,” “Drummer Wanted,” to Tuesday Night Live, 9 pm, FREE with 2-drink mini- & Den Oct. 23: Pilot to Gunner, The Boxes, The Holy Ghost, mum; Wednesdays: Karaoke Wednesdays with Davey 129 Havermeyer St. at Grand Street in Williams- Hero Pat, 8:30 pm, $TBA. shred of passion, “I thought I if not especially original. Appar- derwear. Or could it be that name a few). He certainly is B, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Lonnie Youngblood & The burg, (718) 384-9300. could live without your love. ently Maxwell, who directs his Maxwell thinks there’s some- prolific. Still one cannot help Blood Brothers, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Ffun Dance Sundays: Hip-hop karaoke with Dynamic Damien and 200 Fifth Party, 10 pm, $5. DJ Harry Ballz, 10 pm, FREE. But it’s just you and me.” own plays and once referred to thing inherently funny about a but wonder how much time he 200 Fifth Ave. at Sackett Street in Park Slope, (718) While at times this can be a himself as a “failed rock star,” slightly overweight middle- spent on “Good Samaritans.” Galapagos 638-2925, www.200fifth.net. very funny attack aged woman dressed in a slip Where is the character devel- Magnetic Field Fridays: Friday Night Salsa with DJs Blazer One and 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 782-5188, www.galapagosartspace.com. Big Will spinning salsa, reggae, hip-hop, 10 pm, ladies on traditional dra- climbing on top of a skinny, opment? Where is the plot? (718) 834-0069, www.magneticbrooklyn.com. $5, men $10. ma, after awhile the balding naked man to have “Good Samaritans” is based Sundays: Sid and Buddy Karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Rock ‘n’ Roll DJ Exchange, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. THEATER Mondays: Monday Evening Burlesque a.k.a. “Tassel 16: The High Strung, Back in Spades, Dirty Excuse, 3 pm, novelty wears off sex? on a simple boy-meets-girl for- Twirling Fun,” 9:30 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: New Rock Waterfront Ale Biennale Bonn and Lyric Hammersmith’s FREE, Lungs of a Giant, The Collisions, 7:30 pm, FREE, and it becomes like Stephanie Mendes has de- mula but has none of the vari- Weekly, 8 pm, $6; Fridays: Galapagos Floating Dave The Spazz Record Party, 10 pm, FREE; Oct. 21: Live House production of “Good Samaritans” plays Vaudeville, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 9: Amy!Pop, 8 pm, The band karaoke, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 22: Rock ‘n’ Roll a “Saturday Night through Oct. 24, Wednesdays through Satur- signed a set so naturalistic that ations of plot and place that Vitamen, 9 pm, Tulip Sweet and Her Trail of Tears, 10 155 Atlantic Ave. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights, Drugstore, 9 pm, FREE; Oct. 23: Cash Carson, Knife (718) 522-3794, www.waterfrontalehouse.com. Live” gag that runs days at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm at St. Ann’s the cafeteria-style dining hall can make the old story new. pm, FREE, DJ Miko, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 16: Cinema Fight, 7:30 pm, FREE, Penetration, 10 pm, FREE. Warehouse (38 Water St. between Main and Sports, 8 pm, $8, DJ Boy Racer of Madison Strays, 10 Oct. 16: Paul Sullivan Quartet, 11 pm, FREE; Oct. 23: too long. Dock streets in DUMBO). Tickets are $25. on stage looks like it might When talking about Richard pm, FREE; Oct. 18: Andy Friedman (Rock ‘n’ Roll Anne-Mette Iversen Quintet, 11 pm, FREE. If “Good Samar- For tickets, call (718) 254-8779 or visit the have been left over from some Maxwell, some critics use Slideshow poet), 7 pm, $5; Oct. 19: Meat with special Magnolia Web site at www.ticketweb.com. guest comedians Greg Walloch, Ritch Duncan, and 486 Sixth Ave. at 12th Street in Park Slope, (718) The Wicked Monk itans” is a send-up meeting at the theater. Her cos- words like “post-dramatic the- Trophy Dad, 7 pm, FREE, Hungry March Band with 369-4814. of dramatic theater, tumes are every bit as painful- ater,” “minimalist” and “anti- 8415 Fifth Ave. between 84th and 85th streets in Bay Ridge, (718) 921-0601. it is also a parody of ly everyday — from Rose- expressive,” and they fling Oct. 22: Closenuf, 8 pm, $5. the musical. Maxwell has writ- still takes his music seriously. mary’s pleated skirt to Kevin’s around names like Harold Pin- ten a soft-rock score that is per- Maxwell has also given his rumpled raincoat. They are a ter and Richard Foreman. In- TALK TO US… Williamsburg formed on guitar (Scott Sher- play heavy doses of nudity, but brilliant rendition of theater as deed Maxwell’s fans (and Music Center ratt) and piano (Catherine it’s not clear how this is sup- non-theater. there are many) may hail To list your events in Brooklyn Nightlife, please give us as much notice as possible. Include name 367 Bedford Ave. at South Fifth Street in McRae). Hurley and Allen’s posed to add to the drama. Per- Since Maxwell burst onto “Good Samaritans” as the of venue, address with cross street, phone number for the public to call, Web site address, dates, Williamsburg, (718) 384-1654, www.wmcjazz.com. times and admission or ticket prices. Send listings and color photos of performers via e-mail to Fridays and Saturdays: Live jazz featuring guest artists singing is the musical equiva- haps it’s done for comic effect. New York City’s downtown playwright’s newest master- [email protected] or via fax at (718) 834-9278. Listings are free and printed on a every week, 10 pm, $5. space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. lent of the dialogue. Curiously, Just as a clown loses his pants theater scene in the mid-1990s, piece, but it left this reviewer —compiled by Chiara V. Cowan the instrumentalists do an excel- to reveal his underwear, Kevin he has written many plays bored and sleepy. 16 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM October 16, 2004 Red Hook cheers mayor’s EBAY STORE… new garbage removal plans

By Jess Wisloski Queens at a cost of $85 million tion at the port to one that would traf- rine transfer stations are retrofitted The current Sunset Park station is The Brooklyn Papers each. Trash will be placed into con- fic between 8,000 and 10,000 tons of to containerize trash. a land-based plant, which means tainers and taken out of the city via garbage a day. Over the past several weeks, the A new waste management that unlike the marine ports, which garbage barges. “What [Giuliani] had relied on was city has also announced other are capable of shipping out up to 25 plan proposed by Mayor Mich- At the same time, the city plans to divide and conquer,” Sones said of changes to its solid waste manage- ael Bloomberg is being tons of garbage on a single barge, to require private operators of waste the 2000 plan to expand transfer sta- ment plan, including a 20-year the land plants are serviced by pick- applauded in Red Hook, a com- transfer stations to export trash via tions in Red Hook and Williamsburg. agreement with the Hugo Neu Cor- ups of diesel-powered tractor-trailer munity that has historically barge or rail instead of by truck. “We all got together and organ- poration last month that will send 85 been antagonistic toward the What that means, is that Brook- ized, and offered an alternative,” he percent of its glass, metal and plas- trucks that can only ship out about city’s waste planning. lynites, which, according to a New said, referring to a group called tic recyclables to a facility on the two tons per load. “The overall plan to shift from a

The Solid Waste Management York Lawyers for the Public Interest OWN, or Organization of Water- Sunset Park waterfront starting in / Jori Klein Plan, which goes by the moniker (NYLPI) study in 2003, housed 23 front Neighborhoods, which advo- 2007. land-based system of export into a “Swamp,” among those who have of the 66 waste transfer stations in cated against the city picking out Eddie Bautista, an attorney for marine-based and rail-based transfer followed the issue carefully over the the city, will hopefully suffer from “low-income neighborhoods of col- NYLPI who also helped organize is something groups like the Sunset years, was announced Oct. 7 by less stink. or” and dumping on them. OWN, said that while Red Hook Park-based UPROSE have long ad- Bloomberg and city Sanitation Red Hook battled a proposed ex- “The new plan equitably distrib- was once on the hook, their con- vocated for,” said Bautista, who is The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn Commissioner John Doherty. It in- pansion of its marine transfer station utes the ports around the city,” said cerns pale in comparison to other still working with UPROSE to cut troduced alternative methods to port almost four years ago, and can Sones. “The proof in the pudding is nearby neighborhoods. Leah and Barry Iberal with packages inside their new eBay back on environmental pollutants store, It’s Out of Here!, at 1865 Bath Ave. in Bensonhurst. shipping garbage using waterborne sympathize with the plight of other that East 91st Street on the Upper “They’ve already minimized caused by diesel traffic. areas seeking to rid their neighbor- East Side will be one of the transfer their waste transfer stations,” he transport, which will reduce truck- Sones agreed. ing hauls by an estimated 200,000 hoods of trash. stations. That never would’ve hap- said, but called Sunset Park “the Continued from page 1 trips per year, and expedite “move “I applaud the new plan,” said Lou pened under Giuliani.” epicenter of waste transfer in “I think that most environmental- ers even before pictures could be uploaded. away” of refuse from container Sones, a lead organizer of Red Hook The mayor’s plan, which requires Brooklyn.” ists who have fought the old garbage “I bought that one for myself,” Iberal admitted. ports. GAGS, or Groups Against Garbage the approval of the City Council and “Sunset Park handles over 1,000 plan will think this is as good a shake The husband-and-wife team, who live in Midwood, have man- The 20-year plan calls for the Sites, which effectively won the fight the state Department of Environ- tons per day,” Bautista said. “In this as we’re going to get and as fair a aged to take what was once a homebound hobby and infrequent fa- retrofitting of four marine transfer against Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s mental Conservation, could be oper- whole [new] scenario, Sunset Park shake as we’re going to get,” he said. vor to friends and turn it into a lucrative business in which taxidermy stations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and plan to expand their local transfer sta- ational by 2007 once the four ma- is looming larger and larger.” — with Associated Press and hand-me-down army boots are regularly spun into gold. But the path from hobby to business, both say, was only natural. Barry Iberal, said his wife, grew up in a home in Midwood that to this day is filled with three generations of keepsakes, antiques and, well, junk. Leah Iberal, who grew up in Park Slope, said her first transaction on eBay was when she found an old Mazzeratti gas cap in the basement and, after using it as a paperweight for awhile, turned it around for $75. A walk through the Iber- al’s jam-packed store is tes- tament to their junk-collect- ing abilities. Mannequins, Royal electric typewriters, a Guns n’ Roses pinball machine, a copper bed warmer, a deer’s head affectionately named Floyd and old dis- carded subway signs are strewn over two rooms, a garage and the basement. Already, said Barry Iberal, more room is needed, even as more than 100 auction items they brokered are currently up for bid on eBay. Although “trading assistants,” as eBay terms people like the Iberals, are scattered in the thousands across the country, most, said Hani Durzy, a spokesman for the auction Web site, do business from home. While Durzy could not say for certain that “It’s Out of Here” was the only service in New York to erect a storefront, a swift survey of records showed that some 15 others in Brooklyn were operating from apartments and existing businesses. One woman interviewed for this article, who goes by the screen name “styl- ishchic,” said that until recently she operated a similar service out of her apartment in Bay Ridge, albeit on a much smaller scale. A lack of interest, however, caused her to call it quits earlier this year. “We’re excited about the potential of stores like these,” said Durzy, who said that some 40,000 registered trading assistants are currently operating across the country. “But while we’re excited, we still think it’s an idea in its early infancy. We’ll be watching with interest as this business ma- tures.” The eBay Web site was founded in September 1995, as one of the first online auction houses. Today, according to the Web site, tens of mil- lions of registered members use the service from around the world to buy and sell everything from automobiles to Zorro comic strips. The idea to merge eBay with Brooklyn seems a How can you help your children spread their good fit, especially in Bath Beach and Bensonhurst, wings? By giving them CHILD HEALTH PLUS, both neighborhoods with medical insurance for children (up to age 19, considerable senior popula- tions. Indeed, where there who are not Medicaid eligible, and who have are senior citizens, there are most certainly technologi- little or no health insurance) who live in New York cally challenged, or reluc- City. 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October 16, 2004 THE BROOKLYN PAPERS • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPERS.COM AWP 17 Lady cheered on sculptor’s centennial By Karen Matthews Council of Alsace, the International sculpture. rededicated on 50th anniversary. Associated Press Union of Alsatians and the French • 1876: Right arm and torch are • 1944: Torch, darkened during consulate. exhibited at Centennial Exhibition war, is re-lit for 15 minutes on D- The Statue of Liberty hosted Benedicte Contamin, deputy in Philadelphia. Day. a party honoring its creator, consul general, said the statue, ded- • 1877: Congress accepts gift. • 1956: Bedloe’s Island is re- sculptor Frederic Auguste icated in 1886, “was a gift from Bedloe’s Island designated as site. named Liberty Island. Bartholdi, on the 100th an- people to people, meaning that • 1881: French raise $400,000 to • 1980: Bomb explodes in base niversary of his death. whatever their governments’ poli- build statue but American fundrais- of statue, and Croatian Freedom The Oct. 3 event commemorat- cies, the friendship between the ing effort to build pedestal and Fighters claim responsibility. Pro- ing France’s most famous gift to peoples would remain.” foundation draws little interest. testers climb statue and unfurl ban- the United States also was a cele- “The flame is not going to go • 1883: Ground is broken for ner to demand freedom for impris- bration of Franco-American friend- out: 60,000 graves of American pedestal. Poet Emma Lazarus pub- oned Black Panther, damaging

ship, which degenerated into name- soldiers buried on French soil bear Callan / Tom lishes “The New Colossus,” with statue’s skin. Experts called in find calling and freedom fries after testimony to its enduring nature,” the famous line “Give me your that statue is in poor condition be- France declined to support the she said. tired, your poor ... ,” as part of cause of years of corrosion. U.S.-led war in Iraq. The mayor of Princeton, N.J., fundraising effort. • 1982: President Reagan forms Richard Riehm, the deputy may- Colmar’s sister city, noted that • 1884: Statue is completed in Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Cen- or of Colmar, the city in France’s some of the founding fathers who Paris, officially presented to the tennial Commission. Alsace region where Bartholdi was enshrined liberty in the Constitu- United States and then shipped • 1984: Work begins on a two- born, said the Statue of Liberty re- tion owned slaves. Papers file The Brooklyn across the Atlantic in 210 crates. year $70 million renovation of stat- minds people of the United States’ “When the people of France The Queen Mary II, passing through New York Harbor in April, is the rare thing that can make the Stat- • 1885: Joseph Pulitzer’s New ue. Statue is closed to the public. contribution to liberty worldwide. made their magnificent gift to the ue of Liberty look small. York World spearheads campaign • 1986: Work on statue complet- “In the shadow of Miss Liberty,” United States, it was, in part, a to build pedestal, raises $100,000. ed; it is re-lit by Reagan and re- Riehm said, “we cannot forget recognition that we had finally selves to be. And it shamed us Bartholdi works erected in the Unit- de Laboulaye proposes construction • 1886: Statue is dedicated Oct. opened to the public during Liberty what we owe to the American sol- abolished slavery,” Mayor Joseph when our deeds fell so far short of ed States include the Bartholdi of a monument, to be presented by 28. Weekend, July 3-7. diers who gave us back our free- O’Neill said. “But even as the Stat- our words.” Fountain in Washington, D.C., the France to the United States, honor- • 1916: Statue’s flame is re- • 2001: Statue closed after Sept. dom on two occasions, 1917 and ue of Liberty was being erected, After the speeches there was a angelic trumpeters on the corners of ing the upcoming centennial of sculpted. Stairway in arm is closed 11 attacks. Liberty Island reopens 1944, 60 years ago.” Jim Crow laws were being enacted buffet featuring more ephemeral the tower of the First Baptist American independence. Sculptor after German saboteurs set explo- 100 days later, with visitors The ceremony on Liberty Island, to humiliate and disenfranchise the gifts from the French such as pinot Church in Boston and the Lafayette Frederic Auguste Bartholdi em- sion at munitions plant in nearby screened before boarding ferry in where the statue was reopened to newly freed African slaves. blanc, pate, ham smeared with mus- Statue and the Lafayette and Wash- braces the idea. Jersey City, N.J., and 100 rivets pop Manhattan. visitors two months ago after being “Liberty then was at most a tard and a buttery apple tart. ington Monument in New York. • 1871: Bartholdi conceives idea out of right arm. • 2004: Statue’s pedestal reopened closed in the aftermath of the 9-11 hope, at best a work in progress. Bartholdi was born on April 2, Some important dates in the histo- of statue in New York Harbor. • 1924: Statue declared a nation- to public. Liberty Island party honors terror attacks, was sponsored by or- This statue before us became an 1834, and died of tuberculosis in ry of the Statue of Liberty include: • 1875: Bartholdi completes first al monument. Bartholdi for the 100th anniversary ganizations including the Regional icon of what we would wish our- Paris on Oct. 4, 1904. Other • 1865: French politician Edouard plaster model; work begins on • 1936: Statue restored and of his death.

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The Brooklyn Papers through his lawyer, reportedly attorney for Martin, 26, with the council,” said Callan. with either Jennings or his wait and see.” they believe were leaked to the “Of course people need to refused to cooperate until he the council’s Standards and Council spokespersons say lawyers but was considering Although Jennings has since press by City Council opera- know the charges brought Embattled Bay Ridge City was made privy to the com- Ethics committee on Sept. 20. the claim cannot be released in contacting them, so as to learn gained access to the complaints tives. against them,” said Lieber- Councilman Vincent Gentile, plaint. He was then warned of a According to a four-page state- order to protect the accuser. what to expect from investiga- made against him, both council- Donna Lieberman, presi- man, but she added, “Sexual accused last month of sexual second investigation by John ment circulated by the Bronx- “I don’t know,” said Scott tors. men raise questions about the dent of the New York Civil harassment cases always raise harassment by his male chief Graham, an attorney for the born former teacher, Gentile Levenson, president of the Ad- Levenson said that he was legality of withholding charges Liberties Union, declined to competing concerns of the pri- of staff, may meet with city Equal Employment Opportuni- consistently made unwanted vance Group, the consulting unaware whether Gentile had from the accused. In both cases, speak specifically about either vacy and safety of the accuser investigators as soon as this ty Commission, said Bello. advances, at times extending in- firm retained by Gentile. “I pre- spoken to Jennings. in fact, the councilmen contend case but acknowledged that and the rights of the accused to week, the lawmaker’s attor- Bello contends the refusal to vitations to movies and bars sume at this point in time, the Although an aide to the that the only knowledge they both the accuser and the ac- know who’s making the accu- ney said. cooperate was not an act of while also requesting that the councilman has spoken to chairwoman of the Standards initially had of the complaints cused should be granted a fair sation and what it consists of.” Lawyer Thomas Bello told noncompliance but rather a re- two share an apartment and go dozens of his colleagues. and Ethics committee, Queens The Bay Ridge Papers on newed effort to gain access to on a weekend trip together. Among Gentile’s supporters Councilwoman Helen Sears, Thursday that he has sent a letter the claim. Gentile has denied Martin’s is one prominent name he may said that investigations such as to Jay Damashek, acting chief “To take my position and turn claims and also professed that want to keep at arm’s length. Jennings’ and Gentile’s can counsel for the City Council, it into a position of noncompli- he is not gay. His supporters Queens Councilman Allan Jen- vary, each would first begin laying out a series of dates on ance is a misrepresentation,” contend that what was per- nings, who is also facing council with a study by the Fair Inter- which Gentile is available to said Bello, a civil rights and em- ceived as sexual or romantic harassment charges — lodged vention committee. If that meet with investigators. ployment lawyer based on Stat- overtures was Gentile merely by at least four women, includ- body deems the complaint is John Martin, who served as en Island. “[Graham] said [Gen- trying to ease Martin’s breakup ing two who worked for the at valid, it would then advance to Gentile’s chief of staff until tile’s] refusal to cooperate could with a girlfriend earlier this his district office — said he has Standards and Ethics. word of the harassment charge start a second investigation. He year. spoken to Gentile since the alle- If it was determined that a became public last month, made said his failure to cooperate “We are cooperating fully gations were made public. criminal investigation was nec- the claim against his former em- could be a separate issue. But with an ongoing City Council in- Jennings told The Brooklyn essary, the city’s Department of Investigation could also step in. ployer public through his he’s perfectly willing to cooper- vestigation regarding the matter Papers that on at least one occa- The aide, who spoke on condi- lawyer. ate. In fact, he wants to get this and John Martin has indicated a sion following the Martin com- tion of anonymity, said that The rush to schedule an in- over with.” willingness to cooperate with the plaint, the two spoke, although most council members believe terview with his council in- The imbroglio stems from a City Council and he has been Jennings would not elaborate. the allegations against Gentile do not warrant a criminal investigation. Callan / Tom Jennings said that a private firm, ADR, was retained to in- vestigate the allegations against him, which he main-

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Hill was approved for a zoning vari- 888-0906 or (347) 645-5503. (917) 886-6011. R39 R38 building, built around 1887, fit in with the the proposed units,” according to the com- W40 For Sale / Brooklyn ance by Community Board 2 on neighborhood’s old-industrial feel. munity board report. Wednesday. A lawyer for the Kaye Organization The developer maintained that the relo- Bay Ridge Bay Ridge The zoning change, for which the de- who is handling their zoning application cation of the square footage could move to Lovely 2-bedroom, DR/LR, modern Fabulous studio in elevator bulding, AGENTS veloper has applied to the Board of Stan- said the property had character, but noted the front of the building, which is only kitchen and bath in Bay Ridge with doorman. Oversized windows, dards and Appeals, would allow the prop- that how the developers would handle three stories high. Victorian with stained-glass, cathe- three spacious closets. Prime location erty to be developed into residential lofts, some of the more eccentric features — “There is no increase in the bulk of the dral-ceiling entry. Four blocks to sub- - near all conveniences and trains. Pet without changing the height or density of such as the eight interior five-story cylin- building, but merely a transfer of bulk,” way, $1,500 mo. friendly. Perfect live/work. By owner. the existing building at 37 Bridge St. at ders — was still undetermined. reported the land use committee, which $140,000. Contact Elaine. (201) 681- COBBLE HEIGHTS Plymouth Street. “[They are] gigantic silos for soap man- voted in favor of the variance 5-1 before (631) 754-9331 0312. W38 W39 REALTY The application seeks to transfer the ufacturing, said Chris Wright, an attorney the full board voted to approve it Wednes- land use from warehouse to residential with the firm of Howard Goldman LLC. day. Bensonhurst Sunset Park We’re the one for: Buying, Selling, status and authorize the development “They’ll be removed or incorporated into The community board’s positive rec- 6 room apartment for rent. Sunny 3 room apt. completely Renting, or Investing in Brooklyn! company, The Kaye Organization, which the apartments,” he said. ommendation now goes on to the Board renovated. Very low monthly has worked on other loft conversions in While he said the apartments would of Standards and Appeals, which will con- Close to school and trans- maintenance. On nice park CARROLL GARDENS CARROLL GARDENS the DUMBO-Vinegar Hill area, to trans- likely be market-rate rentals, and include duct their own public hearing on the proj- poration. Call Lydia. block. Asking $195k or best offer. form the former soap factory into 60 units duplexes and triplexes, the developers had ect. (718) 442-6108 R40 (718) 207-0617 R39 Prospect Heights Two 2-BR apts. Railroad style, $1050/mo. Two 3-BR apts, HOUSES $1200/mo. 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Continued from page 1 part of a minority and women chairs’ negotiations with Ratner Old Town, SI $1,385,000 $1,375,000 with have an opportunity to & Roommates buildings including a 4,500-unit business enterprises initiative, did not conflict with a statement Corner house, 3 fam, driveway, new water housing complex, and three have input to this discussion,” contractors are committed to released last month by all three BROWSE & LIST FREE! heater & electrical, has backyard bungalow, soaring office skyscrapers ema- McRae said, adding that after include 20 percent minority- community boards urging Gov. All Cities & Areas! RR $3,000/mo., owned by home improve- 206 Court Street committee members reviewed ment contractor, 10 mins to Verrazano, 15 nating from the intersection of owned and 10 percent women- George Pataki and Mayor www.Sublet.com mins to ferry, 2 mins to Manhattan busses. Flatbush and Atlantic avenues it with their neighbors they owned businesses on the proj- Michael Bloomberg to require Studios;1-2 Bdrms; $800-2000 1 (347) 517-5088 and stretching into Prospect would bring back ideas to be in- ect, the document states. the project be reviewed under 1-877-FOR-RENT Heights. corporated at the next monthly R11/28-06 ask for Louie W38 The draft also commits to the city’s Uniform Land Use (718) 596-3333 At Wednesday’s Communi- meeting, scheduled for Nov. 10. working with the Brooklyn Review Procedure (ULURP), ty Board 2 meeting, board Ratner officials have esti- Chamber of Commerce and rather than the less-stringent www.cobbleheights.com chairwoman Shirley McRae mated a completion date for local merchant associations to state review process. APARTMENTS FOR RENT announced her involvement the community benefits agree- “ensure that local businesses “If there’s a process going — first reported in The Brook- ment of Nov. 1. But while are given priority when it on, the community board lyn Papers — after handing McRae pointed out some of the comes to providing services should play an advisory role, itemized outlines of the topics bulleted topics listed on the draft and goods to the project.” or the process will continue being negotiated in the closed- CBA outline, people asked The document further calls and we will have lost any op- INSPECTORS door sessions exclusively to around for any extra copies. for Forest City Ratner to work portunity to weigh in,” Ham- Parkville Realty committee members who sit in Among them was City with local lending institutions to merman said. Grand Opening! advisory roles on the board. Councilwoman Letitia James. develop financing packages for He added that the ULURP “By now everyone knows An ardent Atlantic Yards op- local small businesses and mer- requests had gone unanswered NEWLY Constructed Guardian that the community board ponent who represents Prospect chants to ensure they have “the by both the mayor and gover- Elevator Building members from boards 2, 6, and Heights, Fort Greene and Clin- financial capability to benefit nor. 8 have been meeting with other ton Hill, James was one of the from the project,” and states James, who said she had 221-9 Parkville Avenue Property community members and For- people left without the first pub- that there will be a program in wanted to stay at the CB2 (Just off Ocean Parkway) est City Ratner,” said McRae at licly released draft of the com- place to encourage the hiring of meeting for the open comment munity benefits agreement for • Parking Available Services, the monthly meeting held at the minorities and women. portion finally left after wait- Alliance of Resident Theaters the Atlantic Yards project. Craig Hammerman, district ing for two hours. • Laundry Room (ART/NY) at 138 South Oxford James had to photocopy manager of Community Board “Where’s the ULURP? • Dishwashers in Apts LLC St. in Fort Greene. one of the Land Use commit- 6, said that all community Where is the term legally • Hardwood Floors The community room on tee member’s sheets in the board members in his district binding? Where is the moni- Real Estate Management & Consulting the second floor of the old downstairs offices of ART/NY. received copies of the CBA toring mechanism?” she asked Spacious apartments! The crude outline divided Expediting – Violations removed building was filled with resi- drafts at their monthly meeting rhetorically referring to the So sorry, Studios & 1 Bedrooms no longer available. dents, and several stood at the agreements into five categories: held at St. Peter/St. Paul draft CBA. Housing, Job Development, 2 Bedrooms – Starting at $1500 - negotiable Pre-purchase Home Inspections back of the room or sat on the Church at 190 Court St., also Gesturing to the outline in floor. Those who had copies of Small Business Development, on Wednesday. her hand, she said, “all of the 3 Bedrooms – Starting at $1800 (Top floor Balconies!!!) (718) 965-1112 the double-sided, one-page Community Facilities and “We asked our board mem- language in here is not accept- Hurry!! Only a few available. R39 draft agreement outline in- Oversight. Among those, some bers to review the outline and able to me. This draft of the spected it carefully; those who were more detailed than others. get back to us with their com- CBA is nothing more than a WALKING DISTANCE TO: did not get a copy looked on The housing section listed ments by the end of the draft, and again, I recite my F Train • Major Bus Stops • Schools with someone else. commitments by Ratner to month,” he said. position that this project is not Religious Institutions • Shopping MORTGAGES “There were some pointed provide approximately 2,000 He emphasized that the board a done deal.” accusations of the proposed affordable units, in banded Contact Michael @ (718) 518-0367 x288 task force for this CBA — in tiers. “30 percent will be af- R46 some of the local papers,” fordable” and “20 percent will RELIGIOUS SERVICES McRae said. be low income” detailed the “This community board is descriptions. Senior housing Congregation bound by City Charter to work was committed at 10 percent Union Kol Israel on the behalf of this communi- of the total units. “Affordable HOUSES FOR SALE Located in Prospect Heights ty,” she said, and read directly condos” was also listed, and a Temple since 1924 from the charter. “community priority list,” to Park Slope’s Friendliest Reform Congregation 603 St. Johns Place “I’m trying not to be emo- give local residents priority in SHABBAT SERVICES: bet. Classon & Franklin First Friday monthly 638-6583 tional, because I’m hearing the new housing based on followed by Potluck Dinner 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Elkanah Schwartz We’ve Got Your Mortgage! some stuff about the committee their ZIP codes. Fri. at Sunset • Sat. 10:30am All other Friday evenings 8:15 p.m. W34/37/52 For jobs, the outline empha- who are supposedly sitting Saturday mornings 10:30 a.m. We are Direct Lenders! We Approve your Loan! around this board, and it’s hard sized a project labor agreement 17 Eastern Parkway PARK SLOPE We Write your Check! not to get upset,” McRae said. negotiated with trade unions as- at Grand Army Plaza JEWISH CENTER “It was not our plan all along suring that for every four jour- 8th Avenue at 14th St. Fri. nights 6:30 pm Our professional staff will guide you through each step of the to bring this to our constituents neymen hired a trainee position 638-7600 R44 Sat. mornings 10 am loan process and provide the Mortgage that’s right for you except when we had something would also be hired, and priority Adult Ed e Hebrew School that we could show,” said for that hiring would be given Rabbi Carie Carter at Competitive Rates and Quick Turnaround Park Slope’s Egalitarian, McRae. based on ZIP code. 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