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BrooklynPaper.com • (718) 834–9350 • Brooklyn, NY • ©2007 BROOKLYN HTS–CGARDENS–DTOWN–FT GREENE–WMSBRG AWP/16 pages • Vol. 30, No. 50 • Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 • FREE HOLIDAY EDITIONS Ratner’s ‘Mr Brooklyn’ deal gets sweeter

By Adam F. Hutton lature next month. A CUNY spokesman said that the swelled to more than $300 million The Brooklyn Paper In addition to the fee for con- university’s request for more money — and in addition to the extra cash, structing the new college building, from the state does not seal the deal. CUNY is offering to enhance Rat- City University is offering to Ratner would also get control of a What Ratner will eventually be paid ner’s “Mr. Brooklyn” project by sweeten its deal with developer lucrative site on the southeast cor- for his construction services will not building a park on Tillary Street Bruce Ratner, The Brooklyn Pa- ner of Jay and Tillary streets — a be finalized until more negotiations between Jay and Bridge streets. per has learned. Downtown plot where he is report- between CUNY and the developer With his development rights, Last month, CUNY’s Board of edly planning the city’s tallest resi- are concluded, he said. Ratner is reportedly planning a Trustees voted to pay Ratner $307 dential tower, the so-called “Mr. But at this point, negotiations 700- to 1,000-foot residential behe- million to build a new 11- to 14-sto- Brooklyn.” have been going in Ratner’s favor. moth designed by Renzo Piano, the ry laboratory and classroom build- CUNY selected Ratner’s devel- CUNY’s original 2004 request for same starchitect behind his well-re- / Julie Rosenberg ing for City Tech in Downtown opment company to build the proposals promised the winning ceived Times Tower in Manhattan. Brooklyn — a whopping $221 mil- 335,000-square-foot building in developer $86 million to build the Mr. Brooklyn would include 600 lion more than the $86 million the 2005. Since then, the university City Tech lab on the southeast cor- market-rate apartments and serve university system originally offered and Forest City Ratner have been ner of Jay and Tillary streets, plus 1 as a shimmering new corridor into

the developer in 2004. in negotiations that led to last million square feet in development Ratner’s Metrotech Center, an of- Paper The Brooklyn The proposed “Mr. Brooklyn” The request for additional cash month’s proposal to increase Rat- rights. fice complex that covers 10-block City Tech’s Klitgord Auditorium, would be replaced by a new tower built by tower could rise 1,000 feet. will be taken up by the state legis- ner’s take. The cost of the building has swath of Downtown. developer Bruce Ratner. STEAK AND PANCAKE TOWN! National chains eating up space Downtown IHOP opens Morton’s anchors Adams mall By Gersh Kuntzman on Livingston The Brooklyn Paper Downtown Brooklyn is licking its chops over a plan to bring By Adam F. Hutton the upscale Morton’s steakhouse to the Brooklyn Marriott next The Brooklyn Paper year, setting the stage for a commercial explosion of along the Brooklynites came from near and far to gorge on heavily trafficked auto approach to the Brooklyn Bridge which, piping hot buttermilk pancakes, sausage, hash until now, has been devoid of retail establishments. browns, eggs and every other conceivable type of The 300-seat restaurant will open in the ground floor of the Mar- breakfast fare on Tuesday as the International riott’s new annex tower on Adams Street by the end of 2008, said House of Pancakes opened its first Downtown lo- Joshua Muss, the hotel’s developer, who has also inked a lease for cation, beneath the municipal parking garage at 40,000 square feet of unused retail space in an adjacent former Livingston and Bond streets. courthouse. “Of course, I ordered pancakes,” said Lindsay “Morton’s will … serve as a model of what types of retailers Vazquez, who came all the way from Williamsburg for can thrive at the newly created Adams Street retail corridor,” said the famous flapjacks. Muss, president of Muss Development.

“I usually get the Rooty Tooty Fresh ’N Fruity with For its part, Morton’s announcement barely touched on the red- Morton’s blueberries, but they’ve got something new here called meat fight between the Chicago-based steakhouse chain and Peter A rendering of the proposed Morton’s steakhouse on Adams the ‘Steakhouse Combo’ that comes with two pan- Luger, choosing to emphasize the retail strip over the strip steak. Street Downtown — including a jaywalker! cakes, two pieces of sausage, two eggs and hash “Morton’s has identified an browns and I had to try it.” outstanding location in the heart Built into a parking garage, this IHOP bears little of Downtown Brooklyn in one of resemblance to the roadside comfort food stations the city’s most popular hotels,” throughout the rest of America. said Morton’s Restaurant Group As such, many diners didn’t know what to expect Chairman Thomas J. Baldwin. BEEF BATTLE BEGINS in hardscrabble Brooklyn. The Morton’s announcement is “The last time I ate at an IHOP was on some lone- the first since Downtown Brooklyn some highway in middle America,” said Jordan Lan- Partnership President Joe Chan told Peter Luger faces meaty competition gley of Midwood. “It’s kind of weird to find one in The Brooklyn Paper in October the city.” that he was intent on turning un- he Battle of Brooklyn Beef has fi- Langley’s only complaint about his breakfast was used municipal spaces — includ- nally been joined.The new Morton’s THE BROOKLYN the price. ing the former courthouse and the steakhouse in the Brooklyn Marriott “Seven dollars for eggs and toast is a lot of money, ground floor of the Municipal T By Gersh — which will open in late 2008 — is aim- ANGLE Kuntzman but I don’t hold it against them because the rent here Building — into retail destinations. ing to take a bite out of Peter Luger, the has got to be a lot higher than it is along some high- Since then, real-estate insiders Williamsburg steakhouse that has enjoyed way in the Midwest.” have drooled with the possibilities score, with reviewers touting its “matchless There are two other IHOPs in the borough — one of luring a Nordstrom or the bor- a virtual monopoly on the flesh trade since

/ Jeff Bachner / Jeff marbled beef” and “juicy perfection.” in Flatbush and one in Canarsie. But Dave Cox and ough’s first Apple store to Down- it opened in 1887. The smart money is on Peter Luger. I wonder when those reviewers last made Robert Cummins, the Brooklyn-bred duo that own town — whose population is ex- the trek to South Williamsburg. Indeed, this the Downtown franchise, knew they had to bring one pected to surge with 30,000 new But the stomach is on Morton’s. Look, Peter Luger has ranked as the city’s reporter (who is fourth in annual beef con- to the heart of Brooklyn. residents and 1.6 million square sumption behind the United States, Argenti- “We’re loyal IHOP customers from way back,” best steakhouse — at least according to Mr. feet of office space in a series of na and Australia) found the once-legendary said Cummins, who achieved fame in an entirely dif- Paper The Brooklyn towers that are already under con- Zagat — for the past 24 years. In the last Za- gat Survey, Luger’s received a 28-out-of-30 ferent realm, as the rap impressario who “discovered” At the grand opening of the International House of Pancakes on Liv- struction along Flatbush Avenue See MORTON’S on page 5 Mary J. Blige and others. See IHOP on page 5 ingston Street on Tuesday, Orion Raz Roven enjoyed a smiling pancake. Extension. Thieves going for the gold — copper

By Adam F. Hutton screw,” the hardhat said. The Brooklyn Paper A few blocks from the Oro, Dennis Wise guarded a construction site at the corner of Copper is the new gold for Brooklyn’s Flatbush Avenue and Willoughby Street, where criminals. a demolition crew tore down a parking garage. At least four heists of the once-cheap elec- He said he’s ready for anything. trical conductor have been pulled off in “If someone tries to steal from this Brownstone Brooklyn since June, and a few site, they have to go through me, and others were foiled when the cops caught the that’s not going to happen,” he said. bad guys red handed before they could make Wise said would-be thieves have off with their ill-gotten orange gold. offered him bribes to look the other It’s no wonder copper is attracting thieves. way while they rip off the construc- Stolen pipes and wiring can be sold to scrap tion sites he’s guarding. metal dealers for $3–$4 per pound — and “These people come and offer me a few / Jeff Bachner / Jeff compared to other valuables, it’s relatively hundred bucks to risk my job so they can get easy to haul it away from unguarded construc- some copper,” Wise said. “But I’m smarter tion sites and abandoned buildings. than that. My job is worth more than a few “You can find it at any construction site,” hundred dollars.” / Tom Callan / Tom said Jim, a plumber who was unloading copper Law enforcement is getting into the act, The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn pipes at the Oro Condo tower at 306 Gold St. with local precinct commanders assigning cops in Downtown Brooklyn on Monday afternoon. to prevent copper capers before they happen. Sparks fly in Coney Island The plumber, who asked that his last name Police Officer Thomas Brown of the 90th not be used, said workers at the Oro site now Precinct in Williamsburg regular visits con- Mayor Bloomberg may be angling to buy out Coney Island landowner Joe Sitt, but the folks know better than to leave anything where Paper The Brooklyn struction sites to remind workers to lock up at Deno’s Wonder Wheel are focused on opening day, March 23, 2008. Here, employee thieves might be tempted to walk off with it. These days, a handful of copper is worth its weight in gold — if their copper pipes and wire every night. Jorge Gallegos repairs one of the landmark ferris wheel’s enclosed carriages. “Nothing gets left out unguarded, not even a a rash of recent copper robberies is any indication. See COPPER on page 5 For Holidays in Good Spirits... See our ad on the back page Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-10pm · Sun. Noon-8pm · 211 Fifth Avenue (Near Union St.) (718) 636-WINE 2 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 December 22, 2007 shoprico.com WHERE TO EDITORS’ PICKS SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY December 22 December 23 December 24 December 25 December 28 Lights in the Gift giving Heights If you want to try giving a Christmas gift to the Dyker Heights has some community, check out of the most stunning the Prospect Park YMCA’s Christmas displays around program for feeding peo- — we’re talking two-story ple in need. Last year, vol- Santas — and we can’t unteers, working in 45- think of a better way to Movie hall ‘Summer’ minute shifts, helped New Year’s spend an early Sunday bring food and toys to French electronica duo evening than gaping at Christmas more than 2,500 hungry peep Daft Punk, that sold out those blinking bulbs. Tonight, Southpaw will people in Brooklyn — The sparkly folks at Was- Keyspan Park last summer, Grab a hot cocoa from host its “Jewltide” party, which is a lot more satisfy- sabasco Burlesque are has just released the film Mona Lisa [1476 86th St. throwing an end-of-the- “Electroma,” screening at 14th Avenue in Ben- a night-before-Christmas ing than eating 10 more year party tonight at tonight at the Music Hall sonhurst, (718) 837-9053] tradition. Dive into a buf- gingerbread men. fet of Chinese food, watch Union Hall, where you of Williamsburg. The movie and check out the area 9 am-4 pm at the YMCA Pros- follows two robots on homes, especially on 83rd “Wet Hot American Sum- pect Park (357 Ninth St. at Sixth can expect to see per- their quest to become Street between 10th and mer” and the first 100 Avenue in Park Slope). Free. formers like Nasty Ca- human beings — and fea- people take home a free For information, call (212) 691- nasta (pictured), GiGi 12th avenues. 2800. Best Of tures new songs from the copy of Michael Sho- LaFemme and Creamy band, of course. walter’s new comedy CD, Stevens in their naughty, bawdy acts. 9 pm and midnight at the “Sandwiches and Cats.” Sofas 372 & 384 atlantic bklyn 718 797 2077 Music Hall of Williamsburg (66 8 pm at Southpaw (125 Fifth 10 pm at Union Hall (702 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue Ave. at St. Johns Place in Park Union St. at Fifth Avenue in in Williamsburg). $10 per Slope). $15. For information, Park Slope). $8. For informa- showing. For information, call tion, call (718) 638-4400 or (212) 260-4700 or visit www. call (718) 230-0236 or visit visit www.unionhallny.com. musichallofwilliamsburg.com. www.spsounds.com. NINE DAYS IN BROOKLYN Compiled by Susan Rosenthal Jay Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church. 9:30 am and 12:15 pm. 225 Sixth SAT, DEC 22 Ave. (718) 638-1880. HOLIDAY SERVICE: Christmas service at OUTDOORS AND TOURS Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Bay Ridge. 10:30 am. Fourth and Ovington avenues. EARLY BIRDING: at Marine Park. 8 am. Salt (718) 748-9502. Marsh Nature Center, 3302 Ave. U. (718) 421-2021. Free. HOLIDAY DINNER: Prospect Park YMCA hosts its 18th annual Christmas hot meal BIRDING 101: Prospect Park Audubon Cen- for those in need. Toys given to children; ter offers a guided tour of the park. Learn clothes for one and all. 11:30 am to 5 pm. why the park is designated an important 357 Ninth St. (718) 768-7100. Free. bird area. Noon to 1:30 pm. Enter Park at Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. (718) HOLIDAY SERVICE: Christmas service at St. t e 287-3400. Free. Augustine Roman Catholic Church. 10 am h and noon. 116 Sixth Ave. (718) 783-3132. 5 u ICE SKATING: at the Wollman Rink in Pros- A v e n pect Park. 10 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm; 7 pm to 10 pm. Enter park at Parkside and Ocean avenues. (718) 965-8999. WEDS, DEC 26 PERFORMANCE BOXING DAY: Freddy’s Back Room hosts GOSPEL MUSIC: Long Island University pres- The Music Quiz, led by Daniel Kramer and ents “Follow the Star,” featuring stage, Andrew Purcell. Game is played in teams screen and television actress Carol Woods. comprised of five players. Teams will $30 to $60. 3 pm and 8 pm. Kumble gather points by playing eight rounds of Theater, corner of DeKalb and Flatbush music-related questions. $3. 9 pm to 11:30 pm. 485 Dean St. (718) 622-7035. avenues. (718) 488-1624. Ho / Dennis W. BARGEMUSIC: Classical music program fea- tures works by Haydn, Mozart and Schu- bert. $35, $30 seniors, $20 students. 8 THURS, DEC 27 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton SUPPORT: New York Methodist Hospital offers Street at the East River. (718) 624-2083. a surgical weight reduction seminar. A sur- OTHER geon explains the surgery, followed by a

The Brooklyn Paper file The Brooklyn support group meeting open to pre- and BROOKLYN INDIE MARKET: Collective of Brooklyn- post-operative patients. 5:30 pm to 7:30 based emerging designers show their Go native: On Saturday, Dec. 22 from 3 to 6 pm, the New Utrecht Re- pm. 506 Sixth St. (718) 780-7797. Free. wares: fashion, accessories, bath and formed Church in Bensonhurst will host its annual “Living Nativity,” beauty, pet gear, home-goods and more. Experience The Magic Of The Avenue 11 am to 7 pm. Smith and Union streets. featuring actors and live animals as well as Christmas carols in a life- www.brooklynindiemarket.com. sized manger. FRI, DEC 28 DESIGNER SHOWCASE: Emerging design- STAGED READING: “The Perfect Medium.” ers show their fashion and accessories. 11 8 pm. See Sat., Dec. 29. Where You’ll Find Everything You Need am to 5 pm. St. Ann’s Church, 157 5:30 pm. Plymouth Church, 75 Hicks St. Montague St. (718) 763-7654. MON, DEC 24 (718) 624-4743. ARTISANS HOLIDAY FAIR: Local artists, ven- Christmas Eve CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Family mass SAT, DEC 29 dors, ceramics, tees, knits and gift ideas. at Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic For A Festive Holiday Season! Noon to 8 pm. 757 Fulton St. (917) 292-8042. LECTURE SERIES: Congregation B’nai Avra- Church. 5 pm. Choral Vigil, followed by OUTDOORS AND TOURS CRAFTS FAIR: New York Creates and the ham hosts a series: “Alef-Beit: Numero- Midnight Mass, 11 pm. 225 Sixth Ave. Brooklyn Historical Society host a holiday logy and Kabbalah of the 22 Letters of (718) 638-1880. BIRDING 101: Prospect Park Audubon Center offers a guided tour of the park. crafts fair. Noon to 6 pm. Brooklyn His- the Hebrew Alphabet.” Rabbi Raskin CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Carols and a th torical Society, 128 Pierrepont St. (718) leads discussion. 8 pm to 9 pm. 117 Learn why the park is designated an 5 Ave Park Slope Brooklyn candlelight service. 7 pm. First Presby- important bird area. Noon to 1:30 pm. 222-4111. Remsen St. (718) 596-4840, ext. 18. Free. terian Church of Brooklyn, 124 Henry * * CLAYWORKS ON COLUMBIA: hosts a holi- BARGEMUSIC: Christmas Eve classical Enter Park at Lincoln Road and Ocean St. (718) 624-3770. Avenue. (718) 287-3400. Free. day sale of gifts. 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm. music program features The Goldberg CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Candlelight ICE SKATING: at the Wollman Rink in Pros- 195 Columbia St. (718) 858-9256. Variations by Bach. $75. 8 pm. Fulton service with music. 7 pm. First Unitarian LIVING NATIVITY: Annual event on the Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street at the pect Park. 10 am to 1 pm; 2 pm to 6 pm; Congregational Society in Brooklyn, 50 7 pm to 10 pm. Enter park at Parkside and grounds of New Utrecht Church. Live ani- East River. (718) 624-2083. Monroe Pl. (718) 624-5466. mals, Christmas carols and outdoor Ocean avenues. (718) 965-8999. CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Christmas Eve MIDNIGHT MASS: Choral performance tableau of nativity scene. 3 pm to 6 pm. service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1831 84th St. (718) 256-7173. Free. followed by Midnight Mass. 10:30 pm. PERFORMANCE of Bay Ridge. 11 pm. Fourth and St. Boniface Church, 190 Duffield St. JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: “Creating Harmony: STAGED READING: Ryan Repertory Com- Ovington avenues. (718) 748-9502. (718) 875-2096. pany presents the mystery: “The Perfect The Displaced Persons Orchesra From St. JEWLTIDE: Southpaw hosts fifth annual A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM Ottilen.” $5. 8 pm. Congregation B’nai CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Concert of Medium,” by Eileen Fischer. $10. 8 pm. Avraham, 117 Remsen St. (718) 596-4840. Christmas Eve party with a screening of festive music followed by Mass. 8 pm. Harry Warren Theater, 2445 Bath Ave. “Wet Hot American Summer,” a Chinese St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, (718) 996-4800. 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The Rat Hunter also confessed Paper The Brooklyn 42 of its students and its staff, ac- Winter Gear to flushing out a rat burrow with a water hose. Might not sound Parents Hemalee Patel (in scarf) and Jim Findlay (center) talk to former teacher Eloise White cording to parents and teachers at too inhumane, except when the rats emerged in search of dry outside the now-closed Brooklyn Childrens Academy Pre-School on Dean Street last Tuesday the troubled school. A message ground. night, where they claim they found unsafe conditions (inset). on the executive director’s voice “I was hacking them to pieces with a machete in a public gar- mail says he will be away until den,” he said with a smirk. “But we never had a rat problem Jan. 3. 10% OFF ALL STORE MERCHANDISE again.” Now parents are fighting to WITH THIS AD Many long-standing locals attribute the rodent population get reimbursed for tuition and surge to the $2.5-million Promenade renovation in 2001. teachers are dealing with The construction “disturbed the nests and drove them towards bounced paychecks. the buildings,” said Charlie Anderson, a Brooklyn Heights door- That’s a nice rack! “I’m definitely freaked out be- ® man of 14 years. “It was then that I began to notice them. It took cause I’ll have a court case about 18 months for our building alone to get them under con- By Dana Rubinstein against me for trying to cash a trol with snap traps and bait boxes.” The Brooklyn Paper check,” said Colleen Walsh, who While buildings successfully waged individual wars against taught at the pre-school for two infestation, the rats moved to more fruitful terrain — public Fort Greene is the latest neighborhood to join the city’s months. parks and garbage cans. The uproar began when par- AMERICAN bike-rack craze — the neigh- “Suddenly the rats realized that the only garbage bags still sit- ents dropped off their children at borhood is getting 72 of them. ting on the ground are those in the city trashcans,” said Quin- the pre-school’s new location at HOUSEWARES tana. “The residents may have wised up, but it doesn’t mean So no longer will local two- 25 Dean St. on Nov. 7, finding a much if the city doesn’t follow.’ wheelers need to chain their building they said had no heating, 85 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has been Schwinns to rickety signposts or only one working bathroom, ex- spreading poison. Several trees on Columbia Heights, as well as an ornery neighbor’s wrought- posed electrical outlets and peel- Ê"«i˜ÊÇÊ >ÞÃÊ
Ê7iiŽÊUÊ ÊUÊ­Ç£n®ÊÓ{·än{{ in Cadman Plaza Park, are now marked with signs stating that iron gates; the small upside- ing paint. (The Department of poison is in the area and recommending that dogs (and children) down-U–shaped racks and the Buildings has since found 17 vio- be kept away. large upside-down-W–shaped lations.) he vague markers on the north end of Columbia Heights in racks will be installed at 51 sites Two days after that not-so- the fruit streets sitting area are taped to four of six trees. There throughout Fort Greene and grand opening, the city shut Tis no explanation of whether the poison was applied to only Clinton Hill. those trees, or if the signs are meant to indicate there’s poison in The racks were borne from a down the pre-school for operat- GET A MAILBOX WITH BENEFITS the entire neighborhood. meeting of Green Fort Greene ing without a license. It’s impossible to decipher the answer just from looking. And and Clinton Hill, the neighbor- Parents were angry. in Brooklyn Heights considering the DOH didn’t return my calls, it seems I’m not go- hood-wide effort to foster sus- “They jeopardized the safety ing to find the answer there either. tainable living practices. Gil and well-being of my kid,” said “Those signs are just the city’s way of covering its a– if your Ronen, a software consultant Amy Huggans. A real street address, not a P.O. Box Administrators fought back, dog eats rat poison,” said Jeanine Croix, who was visiting the and Fort Greene resident, at- Package notification Hillside Dog Park across the street from the signs. “It’s totally tended a meeting this summer saying parents have overstated haphazard.” and decided he was going to Bachner / Jeff the flaws of the Dean Street Full-service mail & package receiving Whether or not the city has a plan beyond throwing down tackle the bike rack issue. building. Mail holding & forwarding “The things they were com- some poison and up some signs, for now these plague purveyors “Just having the racks will Call-in Mailcheck have some serious verve. increase ridership,” said Ronen. plaining about were not haz- “The rats are getting more brave every year,” said Javier Quin- Ronen is correct, according ardous,” said Andy Lewis, the E-mail notification tana, a nine-year resident. “I’ve seen some the size of small dogs to Wiley Norvell, spokesman Paper The Brooklyn pre-school’s executive director. Only $25/Month cruising down the Promenade. But now they’re emerging before for Transportation Alternatives, Annie Basulto secures her Schwinn to the new bike rack that “It was just not aesthetically dusk. When they’re hungry, they’re hungry.” a cyclist advocacy group. was recently installed at the corner of DeKalb Avenue and pleasing. It was not a security The Brooklyn Heights rats are currently living large. While the “Every bike trip begins and Cumberland Street in Fort Greene. concern, it was a visual concern.” city should install bigger, more enclosed trash cans, residents and ends with bike parking,” said The preschool had reopened visitors alike need to do all they can to deny these midnight ma- Norvell. “Right now, we have the neighborhood to take note of In addition to racks in front with a temporary permit at Our rauders of a food source. one bike rack for every 35 bike existing bike racks, he got in of Rice (at DeKalb Avenue and Lady of Lebanon cathedral on Until then, “the rats are still dancing in the street,” said Ander- riders in New York City. That’s touch with CityRacks, a city pro- Washington Park) and Tillie’s Remsen Street, but only three son. “Every night I see them checking out garbage.” not enough.” gram that has installed 800 racks. coffee shop (at DeKalb and children were attending before The UPS Store® In 2001, “No one wanted to talk about it,” he said. “We didn’t What is enough? CityRacks has a remarkably Vanderbilt avenues), the corner they dropped out. know everyone had the same problem.” “Chicago has one bike rack fast turnaround time for a govern- of Flatbush Avenue Extension The director said at the time This time around, no one is keeping quiet. for every four cyclists,” said ment program. Earlier this year, and DeKalb Avenue will get a that the pre-school hoped to re- The UPS Store of Brooklyn Heights “We’re seeing domesticated dogs going after them in broad Norvell. the program installed 60 bike super-fancy bike shelter, which turn to 25 Dean St. by the end of 93 Montague Street (at Hicks St) daylight,” said Sasha Freeman, who frequently takes her Labrador Ronen got the bike racks the racks in Park Slope and Red is like a bus shelter for bikes. January after inspections by the 718-802-0900 retriever to Cadman Plaza Park. old-fashioned way: he did the Hook about three months after All of the racks should be in- Buildings, Fire and Health de- Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 7pm | Saturday: 10am to 5pm | Sunday: 10am to 3pm “At that point, someone’s gotta acknowledge that we have a leg work. After cycling through the community requested them. stalled by week’s end. partments. problem.” Here’s the problem as far as I’m concerned: There’s only one Rat Hunter in the neighborhood! 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West Ninth and Huntington ‘I’ll take it!’ guy to his accomplice, before streets, was shot a single time in Police report that the robber A woman who tried on they punched an unwary 28- his knee. Police sources say the first struck on Dec. 14 at the $7,500 in jewelry at a State year-old in the face as he was ex- shooting was not a part of a rob- HSBC branch at the corner of Street shop on Dec. 10 loved the iting the Clinton-Washington bery. Fulton Street and Boerum Place, diamonds and gold so much that subway station on Dec. 9. entering at around 10:30 am and The victim was taken to Long she walked out without paying. To make matters worse, the Island College Hospital for treat- handing a teller a note demand- Cops say the suspect went into guy who threw the punch was ing money. 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By Dana Rubinstein ugly divorce The Brooklyn Paper Union Market won’t be y newly divorced South opening its South Slope loca- Slope friend — let’s just PS ... tion until January — but M call her Linda — was over I LOVE YOU neighbors are already won- at my house. She was angry at her dering whether the arrival of ex-husband and really stressed out the upscale grocer marks a over all the changes in her life. tectonic shift in the neighbor- “You have to try this exercise,” I hood’s character or whether it told her. “You take a piece of paper simply means that a new su- and rip it up into chunks, all the permarket is opening. while envisioning your ex-husband North Slopers have been en- and your relationship with him.” joying the fruits (and veggies I had learned about this healing and artisanal bread) of having exercise from Marianne Gunther, a the original Union Market at fellow Park Sloper who is also a the corner of Union Street and Licensed Creative Art Therapist Sixth Avenue since 2005. But who is starting up a support group some South Slopers see the Every first Sunday for divorcing women. store’s arrival as another nail in I handed her an old copy of The the gentrification coffin for 11 am to 1 pm Brooklyn Paper that was lying Wendy Ponte their grittier part of the neigh- around the house. borhood. “Just don’t rip up the page with my column on it!” I told her. But there’s no fighting it: She tore apart the front page instead with a true viciousness. The market has spoken. Union Good, get those feelings out, I thought. Market’s customers no longer “Next, pick up all the little pieces of shredded paper,” I told only live in the tony North her. “And glue them back together into a picture.” I left her Slope. They live below Ninth alone for a few moments to create in peace and quiet. Whatever Street now. came out would be something new, a clean page, so to speak. “A supermarket like Union When she finished I looked at what she had done. It looked Market follows a population suspiciously like an axe, I thought. No, maybe more like a that can support it,” said Roslyn judge’s gavel. Oh dear. Huebener, of Aguayo and The exercise is one of the techniques that Gunther plans to Huebener Realty, who has sold use in her upcoming Divorce Support Group for Women. I de- homes in the neighborhood for cided that my friend ought to join this group, rather than relying 20 years. on my less-than-expert direction. Indeed, Union Market co- In fact, I could have used this myself, when I got divorced al- owner Marko Lalic said he and most three years ago. partners Martin Nunez and Paul According to Gunther, divorce is a true grief process and peo- Fernandez decided to open a ple who are going through it need to experience all the stages of branch in the South Slope be- grieving, just as if someone dear had died. Unfortunately, most cause their patrons there re- people sidestep those feelings and translate them into anger or quested it. 1=00 diffuse the feelings with “Since we opened in 2005, litigation. Penn Christmas Tree Farms

we’ve been receiving calls from Bachner / Jeff ON OUR OTHER “How do you make our South Slope customers your life about more 4 Park Slope locations on 7th Ave. inviting us to open a store there, at the corners of Berkeley, 1st, 6th & 13th than this?” asks Gunther. since the neighborhood is really stoop “I’m not going to spend PAGES under-served,” said Lalic, who Receive a FREE Fresh Wreath the rest of my days re- calls Union Market “a neigh- With purchase of any Christmas Tree!

FORT GREENE acting to my ex-hus- Paper The Brooklyn Nice rack! borhood store,” but with prices WE DELIVER! band, so how can I that tend towards specialty mar- mourn the loss and Union Market co-owners Marko Lalic (left) and his partner Martin Nunez at their original su- Coupon must be presented between Nov. 30th - Dec. 23rd & may COBBLE HILL ket levels. not be combined with any other offers. Quantities may be limited move on?” permarket on Union Street. The two will soon be opening on Seventh Avenue between 12th Pre-school daze Shoppers in the South Slope When Gunther her- and 13th streets. currently have several, not-all- DYKER HGTS self divorced back in together-satisfactory, options: Victory saved 2001, she belonged to a they can get their fancy goods streets. the Washington Post that Slope’s small-town feel. women’s support group BAY RIDGE at several smaller groceries, like His description of gentle “You can still walk down the 100% Recycled Vets under fire in Park Slope that saved “Brooklyn is hot. … There’s Grab, on Seventh Avenue be- change was echoed by, of all & FSC Papers her sanity. That group, been a huge influx of people, street and say hello to your tween 14th and 15th streets; people, bad boy architect online at BrooklynPaper.com which met at the Brook- and they are paying attention to neighbors, and you’re not nec- Vegetable Inks they can head to Steve’s C- Robert Scarano, whose firm has lyn Society for Ethical modern design.” essarily looking in the mirror with Low VOCs Town on Ninth Street, where profited handsomely from the when you do it,” he said. Culture, no longer exists. So she met with the director and of- Three years later, Kim closed the prices are good, but the se- insanely fast gentrification in her store. We Print Stuff Chemical-Free fered to start up a new group. CTP Production lection of high-end products is Greenpoint and Williamsburg. And there’s the This group will meet once a week at the Ethical Culture limited; they can go to Fairway “The change in the South building on Prospect Park West, between First and Second very space that is Printed with in Red Hook (which will con- Slope is happening gradually, now occupied by Wind Power streets. Women will get together and, guided by Gunther, sup- sume half a day if you don’t which is probably the better port each other, get practical information and referrals, and use Union Market, a have a car); or they can join the way to go,” said Scarano, who former bar that art-therapy techniques to both process and contain their feelings. Park Slope Food Co-op (and is building condos on 20th The fee for each meeting is $25. had been closed work one three-hour shift every Street. for years. Brochures Looking at my friend’s collage, I decided that she must still month). Indeed, while Fourth Av- SPMMJOH!QSFTT Even some vet- be in the “process” part of things, rather than the “contain” part. The Union Market could hit enue, once better known for its an environmentally-friendly Postcards “Try it again,” I suggested. I gave her a copy of one of this erans of the bruis- boutique print house the sweet spot for South Slope flat-fixes, has sprouted several Catalogs newspaper’s bitter rivals to rip up (editor’s note: How did such a shoppers — and make gentrifi- 12-story towers (including the ing battles over rag get into your house, Wendy?). “Here, I’ll help you.” cation far more palatable than it Karl Fischer-designed Vue, pic- gentrification and Magazines We both ripped the pages with glee, tossing the little pieces has proven to be in, say, tured), the South Slope’s main out-of-context de- velopment Marketing of paper about my living room. We gathered them up together Williamsburg. drag along Seventh Avenue still 718 625 6800 T and put them in a pile for her to start gluing. When she was all shrugged over the Collateral The reason? has plenty of empty storefronts, 718 625 0669 F finished, I came over to the table where she was working and market’s impend- Not only is Union Market which might indicate that the www.rollingpress.com Etc. took a look. owned by Brooklynites, but the market is not booming as fast ing opening. It looked just like a dollar sign now. Progress, I thought, not rise of the South Slope that the as some landlords might like. “Every neigh- perfect — but progress. market symbolizes has been so There’s the long-empty space borhood goes If you are interested in joining this group, call (347) 628-9279 or gradual, residents say. across from Cafe Steinhof, and through some kind e-mail [email protected]. of gentrification,” “It’s been a pretty gentle there’s the one-time home of Karl Fischer Architects Wendy Ponte is a freelance writer and parenting expert who change over the past few Nest, a modern design store said local activist lives in Park Slope. years,” said Justin Philips, who that was between 12th and 13th Aaron Brashear, The Vue, a Karl Fischer–designed apart- will open a specialty beer bar streets. who said gentrifi- ment building, that will soon be housing THE KITCHEN SINK called Beer Table, on Seventh In 2004, Jihan Kim, the then- cation has not yet tenants on 16th Street near Fourth Av- Our pal — and former employee — Patrick Gallahue has Avenue, between 14th and 15th optimistic owner of Nest, told spoiled the South enue. just been named the new transit reporter for the New York Post. 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hanks to two famous fevers, Dec. 16 is the most definitive YELLOW T date in the history of Bay HOOKER Ridge. But by the looks of things around town, it doesn’t seem like many people know why. This past Sunday quietly came and went, despite the fact that it marked both the 154th anniversary of the birthday of Bay Ridge, as well as the 30th anniversary of the release of “Saturday Night Fever.” Yet while these two events — literally and figuratively — put Bay Ridge on the map, few seemed to

notice. / Joe Jordan “I don’t believe anything is go- ing on to commemorate the day,” one member of the Bay Ridge His- torical Society told this columnist Joe Jordan last week. Likewise, when a manager at Lenny’s Pizzeria on 86th Street Paper The Brooklyn — made famous in the opening sequence of “Saturday Night VFW post commander Angel Rios shows off the tickets that he received for preparing food on site. The bitter joke? Rios’s Fever” — was asked if the shop was doing anything special for post does not have a kitchen! the occasion, he responded with a simple “no.” Nor was there any public mention of either anniversary at the Community Board 10 meeting on Monday, Dec. 17, the day af- STAIR LIFTS ter the historic day. STAIR LIFTS Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised when history isn’t a priori- ty in Bay Ridge. After all, this is the same place where a row of Veterans steamed over ice FREE Estimate stately Victorian homes was bulldozed without so much as a sigh, a time-capsule was ripped out of the ground 47 years too By Joe Jordan a kitchen. However, the 300- earth,” added Rios, who is con- the removal of the late fees. and in-home early and the majestic Green Church could be demolished — for The Brooklyn Paper member post does operate an cerned about the overall direc- “It is a non-profit organiza- consultation and that’s just the last six months! ice machine, which requires tions of the Health Depart- tion, not a professional bar, and They served their country. such certification. ment’s crackdown. Enough, I say! After all, any column called “Yellow Hook- Then they were served with they were unaware of the regu- FREE Installation er” couldn’t let this one To comply, Rios and a “I thought we beat Fas- fines. lations,” said Gentile spokesper- slide. deputy paid $105 each for a cism,” says Rios. son Kwame Patterson. For serving ice! FREE Delivery What’s in a name? five-day training course, just to The vets’ cause has even en- “They’ve tried to rectify the And now a Veterans of For- Here’s what: When the be certified to dish out ice listed local bi-partisan support. situation, and shouldn’t be pun- first Dutch settlers ar- eign Wars post on 93rd Street cubes to dues-paying veterans. “Look, these guys are volun- is still being hounded by the ished for doing so.” rived in this neck of the Yet the post’s troubles, ac- teers who served in Korea, It’s not the first time that the woods in the 1500s, they Health Department for a viola- cording to the vets, still haven’t Vietnam — overseas for this tion dating back to May 5. Health Department has made DERMER called the area Yellow stopped. country. It is unfortunate that headlines for dusting off the ol’ “We appealed the fines in “We went for the training, authorities would be unyield- Hook, after the strange rule book to crack down on PHARMACY & SURGICAL tint of the local soil. court, but still had to pay late just to serve ice. We’ve mailed ing, considering the circum- • 2064 Flatbush Ave. • (718) 377-4900 But in 1853, an out- fees,” says Angel Rios, a 79- our check to pay the fines. Yet stances here,” said Mike Long, Brooklyn businesses. break of fatal Yellow year-old Korean War vet and they are still sending us notices chairman of the New York Earlier this year, Moonshine Fever broke out. As current VFW post commander. to pay,” Rios told The Brook- State Conservative Party and a Bar in Red Hook was busted news of the growing epi- “We wanted to comply, but lyn Paper. Bay Ridge liquor store owner. because a bartender inserted a demic spread, many lo- they still made us pay.” Rios also noted that the fines Long was quick to note that lime into a Corona beer — a cals were concerned that The VWF post was cited for are an undue burden for a non- while “the law applies to time-honored tradition — with the name “Yellow violating city Health Code, sec- for-profit organization that ex- everyone,” many of the regula- his bare hands instead of with Hook” might be associ- tion 81.15(a), which states: ists for the noble purpose of tions cited are just more exam- tongs, gloves, or some other ated with the disease and “Food Protection Certificate providing vets a place to feel ples of an oppressive “nanny- device. subsequently spoil a not held by supervisor of food welcome. state.” Unlike limes, though, viola- wave of planned devel- operations.” “They served their country, Councilman Vince Gentile tions involving ice are “cited opment in the area. The vets initially argued that they can come in here and have (D–Bay Ridge) sent a letter to upon occasion,” according to a Why isn’t Congress And so, on a cold they did not need such a certifi- friends. For some, this may be the Health Department on Nov. Health Department spokesper- winter’s day — Dec. 16, cate since the post doesn’t have the last place left for them on 28 asking at least to authorize son, who was quick to add that moving to make English 1853 — a group of local “ice machines have been impli- prominent landowners cated in food-borne illness out- the official language of voted unanimously to rename Yellow Hook as Bay Ridge and breaks elsewhere in the coun- save their fellow residents in the real-estate business. try.” the United States? Given the success of such a business move, I’m surprised so Rios doesn’t buy it, but sees many people around here forgot about it. Victory at Victory (for now)! the regulation as petty and Joe Jordan is a third generation Ridgite. worse — “discrimination.” “What about private citizens Health recognizes the danger … if Victory were THE KITCHEN SINK By Loren Bonner who buy refrigerators that man- Mike Ricatto President for The Brooklyn Paper suddenly closed,” said Gentile. Dec. 16 may have marked the end of Yellow Hook, but it Last month, Victory backers sued the state, de- ufacture ice?” he asked. “Do marked a new beginning for former Yellow Hook columnist The emergency room at the beleaguered Victo- manding that at least the emergency room remain they need a permit to handle Matt Lysiak, who is now practicing his craft at a little outfit ry Memorial Hospital will remain open even after open. The lawsuit is an attempt to reverse the the ice in their own homes?” called the Daily News. Good luck, Matt! … What does the De- the state closes down the entire facility by Feb. 1. state’s decision to close the hospital. partment of Transportation have against Fontbonne Hall State Sen. Marty Golden (R–Bay Ridge), Rep. The 243-bed Victory Memorial is one of the Academy? That’s what some parents were thinking after the Vito Fossella (R–Bay Ridge) and Councilman nine New York hospitals that were recommended city denied a request to put a traffic light outside the high Vince Gentile (D–Bay Ridge) announced last for closure earlier this year by the Berger Com- school at 99th Street and Shore Road. … Hats off to our pals Thursday that the hospital will maintain its emer- mission, which cited the hospital’s November, Phil Nuzzo, Therese Panicali and everyone in the choir at gency room until a plan for an urgent care center 2006, bankruptcy filing and “severe financial trou- St. Anselm for their free Christmas concert last Saturday — a step down from a 24-hour emergency room ble” as the main reason for the Feb. 1 shutdown. night. The house was packed and the joint was jumping (for the — is approved by the state Department of Health. If Victory facilities were to close, the 17,000 peo- Lord, of course!). … You have a few more days to reduce your “We want to see a safe transition from hospital ple who visit the emergency room each year would holiday guilt by bringing toys to AhlTone Communications to urgent care center and nursing home,” said Di- be redirected to hospitals that are further away. on 67th Street and Fifth Avenue, which is collecting presents ane Mathis, a Department of Health spokesperson. “The battle to permanently keep open the emer- for victims of domestic violence. … Meet the new board, same Although the decision only keeps the ER open gency room continues, and for the good of the a little longer, lawmakers were calling the decision community, I will not rest as long as the health We've Moved! as the old board: Congrats to the executive officers of CB10 who were all re-elected for the 2008 term. … Our pal, Xaver- a win for the community. and safety of the neighborhood is in jeopardy,” ian HS senior Anthony Liatsis, has been accepted to Stanford! “I am gratified to see that the Department of said Golden.
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Secure Limited Parking • View On The Bay • Close To Restaurants the Metropolitan Transporta- and the MTA. But the lane won’t be avail- tion Authority to implement “We do want to reduce com- able until April, 2008. traffic-relief measures on the mute times during the ongoing Traffic during the ongoing Convenient Location under-repair span. construction,” he said. reconstruction of the bridge has The agreement, which calls The MTA claims that the been a problem on both sides of for a new high occupancy lane new HOV lane on the Gowanus the fabled span for nearly seven on the Gowanus Expressway Expressway between 65th and months. during the evening rush hour, came on the same day that lawyers were scheduled to ap- pear in State Supreme Court for 62/68 BLOTTER yet another hearing on a lawsuit demanding greater traffic miti- gation efforts from the state transportation agency. Thanks to the agreement, the lawyer for the group of local lawmakers that filed the suit Salon has earlier this year asked for the case to be adjourned until the relief measures are implement- ed and the results can be stud- ied. hair-raising This week, the lawmakers were claiming victory. “We first sat down to negoti- ate [with the MTA] in June be- cause we knew the traffic back- experience ups from the project was a problem,” said Councilman Jim- 8 mi. to JFK • 20 mi. to LaGuardia my Oddo, (R–Dyker Heights). By Joe Jordan ing $120, including her credit and debit cards, police said. BY CHOICE HOTELS “The lawsuit is the biggest and Michael Giardina reason we are here to announce for The Brooklyn Paper The perp was last seen flee- [the traffic relief measures] to- ing the scene down 20th Av- 3218 Emmons Ave. Bklyn, NY SHEEPSHEAD BAY day. Make no mistake, the 68th Precinct enue, clenching the handbag. MTA acted because the specter Dual burg (betw. Coyle & Bragg) E-mail: [email protected] Thieves let themselves out of its employees testifying un- Two people had their apart- der oath … was highly unap- Councilman Jimmy Oddo (R–Dyker Heights) and Rep. Vito the front door of a 77th Street ments broken into, ransacked Fax (718) 368-3963 Tel: (718) 368-3334 pealing.” Fossella (R–Bay Ridge) announce that traffic on the Verrazano hair salon — after letting and robbed of cash and jewelry Naturally, the MTA dis- Bridge may improve, thanks to a new deal with the MTA. themselves in through the wall on Dec. 14. of a vacant adjoining shop. The first break-in was on And the safe was a piece of 20th Avenue near 67th Street. cake compared to the wall. At around 10:30 am, the 30- Cops say the owner of the year-old resident returned to salon, which is near Third Av- find her front door kicked in enue, discovered the crime on and $5,000 and jewelry missing Dec. 12. from a back room. The not-so small time crooks Six hours later, a 23rd Av- caused a lot of damage, and got enue apartment was broken away with $1,400. into. The 45-year-old returned Camera off to find that his home, which is When a 42-year-old man ar- near 62nd Street, had been ran- rived to open his Bay Ridge sacked and $3,500 in electron- Avenue store on Dec. 13, he ics and jewelry was missing, discovered that someone had police said. gotten in first. At first sight Thieves had broken in Two sisters had their cash overnight by lifting the front and jewelry stolen by two thugs vʜ˜ÞÊÊ gates and making off with $300 who had answered their want from the register, cops said. ad for love on Dec. 12. 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The Brooklyn Paper The Park Slope Food Co-op So far, Holland and Zarczyns- Then this FREE JOB TRAINING SKILLS and was founded with just 10 mem- ki have won the support of some Fort Greene and Clinton bers in 1973 on do-gooder Hill foodies are contemplating acquaintances and, perhaps most PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ideals of community, team- importantly, of Joe Holtz, the the organic crime of the centu- work, and the notion that one general manager and a founding is for you! ry: they’re considering starting should actually work to attain member of the Park Slope Food a rival version of the Park those things — principles for Co-op, who said that his 13,454- Slope Food Co-op. which it is alternately esteemed member grocery store has hun- Kathryn Zarczynski, the and mocked. dreds of members from Fort Clinton Hill-based operator of In 2006, the food blog Chow Greene and Clinton Hill. JOBS TO BUILD ON PROGRAM the eco-friendly Web site guilt- ran a feature story called “Won’t “[A Fort Greene co-op] is a freeshopping.com, and DK work for food” about the Co-op, great idea,” said Holtz. “I think KCC/CWE Holland, a Food Co-op member in which the writer skewered its there should be more food co- who lives in Fort Greene, are long lines and stringent work re- ops.” actively plotting to open their quirements, which she likened to If it sounds odd that Holtz own members-owned-and-op- a “Soviet-style re-education would support this organic up- erated supermarket. camp.” Meanwhile, Gawker rising, don’t forget that the FREE Certificate Classes starting in Mid-January 2008 “I was talking to DK and dubbed the Co-op the “world’s said, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we Park Slope Food Co-op prides most annoying grocery store.” itself on “co-operation among had a food co-op in our neigh- But the very principles that co-operatives” — one of the • Certified EKG Technician • Patient Care Technician for CNA’s • borhood?’” recalled Zarczynski. irritate outsiders — coupled Holland took to the idea like with the lack of affordable seven principles set forth by • EMT-B Certification • Certified Phlebotomy Technician • a vegan to Quorn mycoprotein foodie-oriented stores in Fort the International Co-operative patties — in part due to her en- Greene and Clinton Hill — is Alliance. • Food Service & Culinary Essentials Certificate Programs • thusiasm for the Park Slope what prompted Holland and If Holtz is so willing to take Food Co-op, the Union Street Zarczynski to pursue the idea of on Holland and Zarczynski as • Real Estate (Pre-License) • Serv-Safe Certified Food Handler• supermarket between Sixth and a co-op of their own. mentees it’s probably because Seventh avenues that Holland / Nicole Braun Fort Greene and Clinton Hill the Co-op is surging with mem- •Medical Billing & Coding Specialist • joined in July. do have their share of grocery bership, up nearly five percent Holland speaks of the Park stores, but none that would from last year. Each member Slope Co-op like a woman in meet a gourmet’s discerning has at least $100 invested in the FREE OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008 • 6:00PM the blush of first love, effusing needs. There’s the Pathmark at store, giving the $29-million-a- about its diversity, civility and Paper The Brooklyn Atlantic Center, which Holland year store assets in excess of For More Information Call: 718-368-5051 $1.3 million. absence of commercialism. Kathryn Zarcynski (right) and DK Holland, juggling produce calls “a pit”; the Associated on “We’re not officially or unof- She’s even grown fond of that they bought at the Park Slope Food Co-op. They hope Myrtle Avenue, which satisfies the two-hour and 45-minute Zarczynski’s basic needs, but ficially looking to lose mem- to recreate the Co-op in their native Fort Greene. at shift she’s required to put in nothing more; the Bravo on bers,” said Holtz, one of 60 Continuing Education Kingsborough Community College every four weeks — the bane of Myrtle Avenue, which has lim- paid staffers who handle the 2001 Oriental Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11235 many of the Co-op’s longer- was as a check-in person, and have someone shop for him,” ited foodie appeal; and the new day-to-day operations of the Tel: (718) 368-5052 • www.kbcc.cuny.edu serving members. on my first day, a blind person said Holland. “Someone was Fresh Garden on Fulton Street, store. “But overcrowding is a “My first job at the Co-op walked in and asked if he could assigned, and I thought, ‘This is which has plenty of foodie ap- problem.” MORTON’S TAKES ON LUGER… Ramaz. There is a difference. Continued from page 1 tomer: businessmen and wom- Porterhouse a little gristly on en with expense accounts. Mor- his last visit in July. Here’s the beef ton’s, you see, takes credit cards Two months later, the New while Peter Luger makes you York Times validated my im- News that Morton’s of Chicago — an upscale chain steakhouse — had leased space at take a J train to Marcy Avenue pression, with reviewer Frank the Brooklyn Marriott finally gives borough beef lovers a prime choice. Here’s how the with $500 in your pocket.

Bruni accusing the steakhouse newcomer fares against our legendary Porterhouse purveyor, Peter Luger, in our first Plus, with 300 seats, it’ll be WWW of coasting and gloating. ever steakhouse smackdown: much easier to get a table at

Meanwhile, Morton’s is not Morton’s — something that has . chopped liver (heck, they don’t become an impossible dream at RAMAZ even serve it). MORTON’S NAME PETER LUGER Peter Luger (unless you like

The Chicago-based chain’s your 36-ounce steak at 4 pm or . Manhattan location — one of 1978 Opened 1887 at midnight). So it’s about time ORG 78 worldwide — got a 23 Zagat another steak has staked a claim rating, though it lost some Dark clubhouse with Feel German beer-hall with no to Brooklyn. white linen tablecloths tablecloths over well-worn It’s not the first time in recent points for being “formulaic.” and no windows wooden tables and waiters When I ate there, I liked the who are mean to you months that an outsider has tried fact that the other items on the to dethrone a Brooklyn institu- menu — like actual vegetables, 78 Number of locations Two tion. Before Morton’s decided to real salads and fresh fish — are (including Great Neck, NY) (Brooklyn and Great Neck, NY) take on Peter Luger, Applebee’s not just afterthoughts. announced that it had hired Cake z Ramaz Scholars merit scholarship program And the steak was outstand- Man Raven to sell his wares at Massive filet mignon Best known for Massive Porterhouse and z Supportive learning environment for students at all levels ing. Was it as good as a Luger and other things on the rude waiters (did we mention their location on Flatbush Av- Porterhouse on its best day? No menu besides steak them?) enue Extension — right across z Unique digital language and media lab way. But Peter Luger hasn’t had the street from cheesecake-sell- Yoetz its best day in a while. Wet-aged off-site Steak aging technique Dry-aged on site ing superstar, Junior’s. z program for religious development and spirituality Not that Peter Luger co- That battle began in earnest owner Amy Rubenstein is wor- 23 Most recent Zagat rating 28 on Thursday with a big Apple- z Professional-level fine and performing arts programs ried about the newcomer. bee’s media event.I was there, “I think our quality is evi- Founder’s previous job Fun fact Bucking longstanding custom of course, sucking down Cake FOR INFORMATION OR TO ATTEND A PARLOR MEETING: dent,” she told me this week. was as food and beverage in the meat biz, Luger’s beef Man’s desserts like a diabetic. E-MAIL: Perhaps, but Morton’s will manager for Playboy clubs is picked by the three What can I say? I have a rep- [email protected] in the 1960s! women owners! hurt Luger with its prime cus- utation to maintain. Phone: (212) 774-8093 Ramaz Upper School 60 East 78th Street Christmas at Plymouth New York, NY 10075 Congregational DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE OF A RAMAZ EDUCATION. Rev. David C. Fisher, Senior Minister Bruce Oelschlager, Minister of Music

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Paper The Brooklyn of lessons and carols with a selection by The new International House of Pancakes at the corner of Livingston and Bond streets in the Plymouth Choir and a meditation Downtown was packed on opening day Tuesday. Offering Courses in: by Rev. David C. Fisher. Harp prelude begins at 5:30. East Flatbush respectively, Calculus opened Famous Seafood in their Literature PANCAKES… old stomping grounds in 2006. Oh, and the Rooty Tooty Social Continued from page 1 IHOP’s “Pancake College,” the Fresh ’N Fruity? This ethereal “For years we’ve been ask- pair was given the right to de- combination of buttermilk pan- Sciences ing each other, ‘Why isn’t there velop three IHOPs in Brooklyn. cakes smothered with fruit and an IHOP Downtown and why And if the first day’s business at whipped cream has been IHOP’s and more! the Downtown store is any indi- signature dish since 1984. aren’t there more IHOPs in cation, those other two loca- It’s unlikely that dieting Bor- Orange Street, between Hicks and Henry, Brooklyn?’” added Cox. tions will also be well received. Brooklyn Heights • 718-624-4743 The Downtown location is The Downtown store is their ough President Markowitz will just the beginning of Cox and first IHOP, but not their first dive in, but he is expected at the Cummins’s IHOP empire. restaurant. Cox and Cummins, restaurant’s ribbon-cutting cere- www.plymouthchurch.org After a rigorous screening at who grew up in Flatbush and mony next month, Cummins said. Winter Session 0ERSONALTRAININGFOREVERYLEVELOF½TNESS
with the market price being at a historic high, thefts are also at a COPPER… historic high.” APPLY NOW The metal is highly sought ABSOLUTE FITNESS Continued from page 1 with 37 spools of orange gold after, not just because of its val- TRAINERS “When a thief passes by a from the armory on Eighth Av- ue, but also because it is readily available and perfect for risk- construction site, he thinks, ‘Oh, enue at 14th Street in Park averse criminals (who wants to Catch Up they’ve got new pipes in there, I Slope in August. rob people in the street or break or 3PECIALINTRODUCTORYOFFERACOMPREHENSIVE can just go in and rip them out And a couple of thieves made off with $1,500 worth of copper into a home?). ½TNESSEVALUATIONPLUSTHREEMINUTE and I’ll be set,’” Brown said. The increase in thefts has “But he can’t do that if the site wire from a Flatbush Avenue Get Ahead SESSIONSWITHAPERSONALTRAINERFOR construction site in Downtown gotten the attention of the scrap is secure and guarded.” metal industry, too. Brooklyn last month. 7ITHOVERYEARSOFEXPERIENCE OUR But even a guarded site can Earlier this year, Frank Cozzi, become a target. Just ask the con- Such thefts place Brooklyn in CLASSES CERTI½EDTRAINERWILLWORKWITHYOUINYOUR the chairman of the Institute of BEGIN Jan 2nd to Jan 22nd struction crew at the Ikea in Red the center of a larger national Scrap Recycling Industries, re- Jan 2nd to Jan 22nd HOMEOROF½CETOACHIEVEYOURGOALS Hook. Thieves raided the guard- trend, experts said. minded his members to be on the ed, fenced-in site in June and Ken Geremia, a spokesman lookout for stolen scrap. &ORMOREINFORMATIONCALL   stole a huge cache of welding ca- for the Copper Development He suggested a good rule of WWWABSOLUTE½TNESSTRAINERSCOM ble. That was the first in a mini- Association, an industry group, thumb for scrap metal dealers: for more information crime wave, police records show. says there was a “huge escala- Think twice if someone shady A commercial building on tion in copper thievery” when shows up with “manhole cov- www.citytech.cuny.edu 3TRENGTH4RAINING„#ARDIOVASCULAR&ITNESS Sterling Place was robbed of al- its value hit a high of $4 a ers, funeral plaques or 20-foot &UNCTIONAL4RAINING„)NCREASE&LEXIBILITY most $3,000 in copper piping in pound in May, 2006. lengths of copper downspouts 718.260.5500 • 877.NYC.TECH July. “Thievery has always been a tied to the top of a 1970 VW +ICK"OXING„!CUPUNCTURE„1I'ONG„-ASSAGE Another thief walked off problem,” Geremia said. “But Beetle.” 6 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 December 22, 2007

OUR OPINION ALL DRAWN OUT Downtown scores again

owntown Brooklyn got a few more ex- dents got some more good news: two hip-hop and developers have answered, thanks to a amples this week of what can happen producers had opened an International House hands-off approach by city planners. D when government gets out of the way of Pancakes franchise on Livingston Street. Ironically, those planners intended that and lets our borough’s vibrant free market While the victuals may not be to everyone’s 2004 upzoning to stimulate millions of square thrive. liking, the already crowded IHOP — with its feet of office construction — but the market On Monday, a large development company friendly staff and cheery interior — is obvi- wasn’t there. Had the city decreed a master announced a significant deal to lease 40,000 ously filling a gap that no government master plan for office towers — like a prior genera- square feet of unused retail space in a long- plan had managed to solve during decades of tion of planners did at the dour Metrotech empty courthouse building on Adams Street. “urban renewal” projects. complex nearby — developers would right In a separate deal, the same company an- n fact, recent history has shown that the now be constructing a chain of white ele- nounced that it was bringing a 300-seat Mor- best urban renewal for Downtown Brook- phants from BAM to the bridge. ton’s steakhouse — a high-end rival to our I lyn has been a laissez-faire approach. re there problems with all this develop- own Peter Luger — to unused retail space in While it doesn’t work in every circumstance, ment going on Downtown? Of course. in every neighborhood, getting government the Brooklyn Marriott’s annex. There remain serious questions about Taken together, the upscale retail will turn out of the way has proven to be very success- A an empty strip into a destination — and not ful Downtown. how the existing infrastructure will handle so just for Brooklyn Heights residents who have The 2004 upzoning of the area between the many new residents. And we certainly do not long ignored anything to the east of Borough Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Manhat- support the use of eminent domain — another Hall, but for all Brooklynites. tan Bridge has resulted in a half-dozen towers government intrusion — to tear down historic Already, the development company is talk- already going up, with more on the way — the buildings. ing about a Barney’s or an Apple store along beginnings of a new residential neighborhood But on balance, Downtown’s rebirth is far what will soon be a revitalized Adams Street. of 30,000. better off in the hands of the market than in The next day, Downtown workers and resi- The market for new housing has spoken — those of the bureaucrats. Cristian Fleming LETTERS Expert: There is a way to fix AtlanticYardstraffic

To the editor, oughfares going to, or coming from, Man- ly, rather than nationally. Ratner. O’Malley would have used his own delivery workers on bikes wearing only Your article, “City can’t curb Yards secu- hattan during rush hours, and meter all side Hanukkah shopping Allen Brafman, Park Slope money to finance a new stadium. Ratner is baseball caps, zig-zagging between cars, ig- rity” (Dec. 8) indicates a lack of under- streets in the area. Enforce existing “Don’t To the editor, The writer is owner of Little Things Toy counting on favorable eminent domain rul- noring stoplights and engaging in other dan- standing by the Council of Brooklyn Neigh- Block the Box” rules at all major intersec- This is in response to last week’s letter Store on Seventh Avenue. ings by Big Brother along with corporate gerous activities that put themselves and borhoods that buildings can be designed tions. from a Park Sloper who was disturbed that welfare in the form of direct government others using the roads at risk for injury. today to be far more blast resistant than they 3. Eliminate parking permits for city em- there are no Hanukkah items in the two big funding, public infrastructure improve- Additionally, in most cases, if an automo- used to be, that measures can be taken to ployees’ private vehicles to encourage them box stores she visited (“Hanukkah harried,” Moses’s sin ments, low interest loans and long-term tax bile driver is involved in an accident with a keep vehicles from getting too close to a to take public transportation. Dec. 15). I am also disturbed by this. To the editor, exemptions. The final price tag for the pub- cyclist, the driver is held responsible regard- building and, if required by the NYPD, that 4. Discount bus and subway fares during But I am also disappointed to discover I enjoyed Tom Gilbert’s column “Is lic is still unknown. less of the situation. These claims will have the stadium can be relocated further away off hours. that the writer focused her shopping on na- O’Malley really evil” (Dec. 8). It is inter- In the end, O’Malley did leave town with a drastic, negative effect on the driver’s in- from the street prior to construction. Of course, the best solution would be to tional chains rather than locally owned and esting to compare Robert Moses with one our beloved Dodgers. On the other surance rate. But what still concerns the Brooklyn reduce the density of the residential/com- operated small businesses. of today’s major developers, Bruce Ratner hand, Ratner is picking the pockets of tax- As a city, we need to stand up collective- Chapter of the American Institute of Archi- mercial area in Atlantic Yards. If most of the Many of the local “Mom and Pop” stores and his Atlantic Yards project. payers for a tidy sum. ly and make sure that we contact our local tects is the adverse impact the stadium will existing streets would remain as city prop- in Park Slope have recently banded together During the 1950s, Dodgers owner Walter So Robert Moses was no friend to city government representatives to make sure have on the traffic in the area. In hopes of that these laws get enforced. A poor bicycle erty, whether open for vehicular traffic or to educate area residents in the importance O’Malley looked at various locations for a taxpayers or Brooklyn residents. mitigating the additional traffic anticipated rider deserves a ticket as much as a poor car relegated to pedestrian use only, and the of buying locally. Local retailers are typical- new baseball stadium — one that he Larry Penner, Great Neck, New York when the stadium is in use, the Chapter sug- driver. same floor area ratio is retained, the total ly responsive to neighborhood needs and re- planned to finance using his own money. gests the following measures: quests. With limited seating capacity at Ebbets This is the only way to protect the safety buildable floor area would be reduced by 1. The city should prohibit the Nets are- Furthermore, when people shop in their Field, he said he needed a new modern sta- Biking safe of all citizens who use the roads. na from providing any off-street parking at approximately 20 percent, which would neighborhood stores, the money that they dium to remain financially viable. To the editor, Harvey Leff, Carroll Gardens the arena site. Instead, the city should pro- substantially reduce traffic. spend is recycled within the community at Mega-builder Moses refused to allow The widespread disregard for bicycle vide municipal parking for approximately The Chapter is very much in favor of least three times. This is definitively not the him access to the current day Atlantic Yards laws jeopardizes the safety of good drivers 1,000 cars at one or several locations in an bringing a professional basketball team to case when people shop at national chain project site. This location was easily acces- and pedestrians throughout this neighbor- industrial area in the Brownsville/East New Brooklyn and developing the rail yard area, stores. sible to thousands of baseball fans from all hood and all of Brooklyn (“They all want Send a letter York area, within walking distance of pub- but we do not feel that enough thought has As for Hanukkah candles, Hanukkah gift around the Big Apple via numerous subway me dead now,” Park Slope edition and on- lic transportation. This parking would be been given to the traffic impact of the over- wrap etc., our toy store has been carrying lines. line, Oct. 20). With bikes being so popular By e-mail: [email protected] used on a daily basis for business people all development. these items, and many more, for 30 years. And thousands of fans in eastern Queens in the city, particularly for delivery services, By mail: Letters, The Brooklyn Paper, driving to work as well as for patrons at- We believe that if our suggestions are We also offer a full range of Passover items and Nassau and Suffolk counties would have you would think riders might take more 55 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY 11201. tending basketball games. adopted it will prevent a traffic disaster in the Passover season. had direct access to this stadium via the care and consider their legal responsibility All letters must be signed and include However, on game nights, either the Nets from occurring. And we are not the only ones. LIRR. Imagine how different Brooklyn while traveling. the writer’s home address and phone or the Atlantic Yards developer should be I. Donald Weston, Brooklyn Heights There are a number of other locally would have been if elected officials had stood As of July 26, bicycle-riding delivery number (only the writer’s name and neigh- borhood are published with the letter). required to provide shuttle buses from the The writer is chair of the Urban Design owned small stores in Park Slope that carry up to Moses and allowed construction of a workers were required to wear helmets for Letters may be edited and will not be remote parking areas to the arena. Committee of the Brooklyn Chapter of the Hanukkah items and Passover items as well. new stadium for the Dodgers in that area. work. In fact, their employers are required returned. The earlier in the week you send 2. Eliminate parking on all major thor- American Institute of Architects. Please consider the value of shopping local- Contrast Walter O’Malley with Bruce to supply the helmets. Yet constantly, I see your letter, the better. 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SHOPPING Give a craft As stressed-out holiday shoppers mob department stores to find the latest video game system, shoppers looking for a less frantic, more meaningful experience are heading to New York Creates, a craft fair that has taken up residence at the Brooklyn Historical Society. And while the 30 crafters at the fair don’t hawk mp3 players, New York Creates Program Manager Kathy Malone said, “If you can’t find what you want, you can always make a custom order.” Artisans like Judith Hooper, whose “kimono boots,” pictured, and ceramics helped make her the “2008 Ebay Entre- preneur of the Year,” make buying handmade gifts an easy choice; everything from jewelry to fiber arts to (718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Paper’s essential guide to the Borough of Kings December 22, 2007 glass-blown beadwork is available, and different artists are there each day, so the selection is always changing. The New York Creates Holiday Crafts Fair will take place from noon to 6 pm on Dec. 22 and 23 at the Brooklyn Historical Society (128 Pierrepont St. at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights). For informa- tion, visit www.nycreates.com. — Daniel Goldberg Traditions of yore GIVING Rare finds on Christmas menus guarantee a memorable meal Soup star By Bryan Rucker everyone will be in the Christmas spirit. Rino On Friday, Dec. 14, a date when you might expect for The Brooklyn Paper said the place is fully decked out with Christ- to find young movie stars skiing down the slopes in mas lights, but if that’s not enough for you, Aspen or frolicking on a beach in San Tropez, Clinton ecember is a stressful month. Building walk over to Dyker Heights to burn off some Hill celebrity Adrian Grenier (star of HBO’s “En- snowmen, roasting chestnuts and open- of that pasta and see some truly over-the-top tourage” ) was ladling out soup at the Neighbors To- Ding those Advent calendars can really Christmas light displays. gether Soup Kitchen in take a toll on a busy Brooklynite. Yes, tradi- Areo (8424 Third Ave. at 85th Street in Brownsville. tion says that this is a time for families to Bay Ridge) accepts American Express, Din- For an hour that after- gather around the kitchen cooking and lis- ers Club, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. noon, the actor — cur- tening to Mannheim Steamroller, but who Entrees: $14.50-$22.50. Open noon to 5 rently at work on a film wants to spend Christmas Eve buying bags pm on Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25. Subway: R called “Adventures in full of groceries at a supermarket with the to 86th Street. For more information, call Power” — served soup population density of Singapore just to re- (718) 238-0079. to the over 100 people member on the way out that you forgot the who are relying on the eggnog? Henry’s End soup kitchen for food this

Simplify your life and enjoy the holidays On Christmas Eve, this 34-year-old holiday season. Scott Gries/ Getty Images in a restaurant. And don’t go into Manhattan Brooklyn Heights neighborhood fixture will In a statement, the ac- and end up at some sad Midtown hotel din- be smack in the middle of its annual Wild tor said, “It isn’t right that millions of families suffer ing room surrounded by homesick tourists. Game Festival. Although he hasn’t set the from hunger and worry about getting their next meal. We’ve looked around and found some menu quite yet, chef Mark Lahm could in- We all need to help in whatever way we can.” restaurants right here in Brooklyn that will clude anything from ostrich to antelope au For information on how to donate funds, food make your Christmas memorable. Whether poivre. or time to America’s Second Harvest, visit it’s the entire feast of the seven fishes offered For the non-safari set, he’ll also offer www.secondharvest.org or call (312) 641-6668. / Daniel Krieger in Boerum Hill or the anticipation of ante- duck, fish and even a vegetarian option. But lope au poivre in Brooklyn Heights, this bor- who knows? That free glass of champagne ough has what it takes to ensure this holiday might encourage some culinary adventure. is extra special. Henry’s End (44 Henry St. between Mid- DINING dagh and Cranberry streets in Brooklyn

Areo Ristorante Paper file The Brooklyn Heights) accepts American Express, Diners Everyone in your party will be happy or- Forget fruitcake: Rosa and Joe Chirico, owners of Marco Polo Ristorante, are two of Club, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. dering a la carte at this 19-year old Bay the borough’s restaurateurs welcoming diners on Christmas Eve with festive dishes. Three-course dinner including champagne: Ridge Italian restaurant. Enjoy traditional $60. Open 5:30 pm to 10 pm on Dec. 24, French Fulton dishes such as “orecchiette alla pugliese,” closed Dec. 25. Subway: A, C to High little ear-shaped pasta prepared with broccoli seared in olive oil. Meals are served up in a seafood salad, a classic Christmas dish in Street or 2, 3 to Clark Street. For more in- What’s that delicious aroma and where is it com- rabe, sausage, red pepper flakes and garlic, boisterous, swanky atmosphere. southern Italy. formation, call (718) 834-1776 or visit ing from? Morning commuters walking along Ful- or “vitello alla Milanese” a veal dish doused Owners Rino Aprea and Robert Silvestri Extended families and packs of single www.henrysend.com. ton Street at Clinton Avenue have been asking just in breadcrumbs and whipped eggs and said that customers are welcome to try the guys and gals fill out both dining rooms, and that as the smell of “pain au chocolat” wafts Marco Polo Ristorante through the air. While it’s closed on Christmas Day, the The scent is coming favorite, the tiny crab tacos night before Christmas is the perfect time to from Autour du Monde, called “picaditas de jaiba.” dine at Marco Polo. Warm, festive dishes like a restaurant recently CHEWS Over in Park Slope, the “fettucine al vino rosso,” or red wine fettuc- / Robin Lester opened by Olivier Ji- gourmet grocery trend has been cine tossed tableside in a gigantic wheel of menez and his chef-part- BREAKING going strong for a while, but Parmesan cheese, and “costoletta de maiale ner Pascal Bettig (pic- this past weekend a new con- al calvados,” a pork chop sauteed with apples tured) in the space that reak out the expense ac- which will be serving tender, Union Market (402 and apple brandy, will fill you with cheer be- formerly housed Bodegas.

counts, because Mor- up its signature USDA prime- Seventh Ave. at 12th Street in fore Santa even begins his descent. Paper The Brooklyn While both have Bton’s The Steakhouse keep up with its planned down- aged, Midwest grain-fed beef, Park Slope), opened its doors. Executive chef Bruno Milone’s hearty Ital- worked on numerous will open on the ground floor stairs rival that may include shipped from Chicago — it’s Early buzz is that the selection ian fare goes perfectly with a glass — or bot- restaurant openings — they met while working at of the Downtown Brooklyn renovations in the dining room. expected to have seating for is great, but the aisles aren’t tle, it is Christmas after all — of red wine, Park Slope mainstay Belleville — for Jimenez this Marriott hotel in late 2008. The In fact, Kunz said there has 125 in the main dining room, quite wide enough to avoid and the restaurant’s stunning dining room ri- is the first one that involves his own money. 14,500-square-foot lease to already been a staff change in 100 in its exclusive private stroller jams. Shoppers who vals any tree in town. “It’s totally different,” he said. “You have to be “the world’s largest operator of the kitchen. boardrooms and 70 in its bar. successfully maneuver the store Marco Polo Ristorante (345 Court St. at there all the time — it’s like your baby.” company-owned upscale steak- “Three weeks ago, we hired While GO Brooklyn likes can reward themselves with a Union Street in Carroll Gardens) accepts The menu is eclectic and boldly international — houses” comes as a surprise to Chef Ralph Romano,” said dining out, we do understand pint at suds depot Beer Table American Express, Discover, MasterCard Autour du Monde is French for “around the world” fans of the Marriott’s Archives Kunz, who was impressed by that some folks would prefer to (427 Seventh Ave. at 14th and Visa. Entrees: $14-$28. Open 1 pm to — with elements of French, Spanish, Caribbean and restaurant (333 Adams St. at Romano’s experience dishing stay home, especially if they Street in Park Slope), which re- 9 pm on Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25. Subway: Asian cuisines. Breakfast is about sweets and strong Tillary Street in Downtown up northern Italian cuisine at shelled out for an apartment in cently opened just up the street. F, G to Carroll Street. For more informa- coffee, while sandwiches take the main stage at Brooklyn), which shares its the upscale Tuscany’s Restau- one of DUMBO’s glittery And in the unlikely case that tion, call (718) 852-5015 or visit www.mar- lunch and each evening different tapas will be decor aesthetic with those red rant in San Juan, Puerto Rico. apartment towers. So, in a very we were to try actually making copoloristorante.com. served in addition to rotisserie chickens. meat temples. Kunz said he and Romano are neighborly move, Hecho en something — besides reserva- Autour du Monde (860 Fulton St. at Clinton But the Brooklyn Marriott’s crafting a new menu for DUMBO (111 Front St. at tions, of course — ourselves, The River Cafe Avenue in Clinton Hill) accepts cash only. Entrees: Steve Kunz, director of restau- Archives that will be unveiled Washington Street in DUMBO) now we’ve got another new op- You’ll definitely be dining with a few $13-$19. The restaurant serves breakfast and rants, said that his Archives at the end of January. has started delivering its tasty tion for sundries. In Williams- Manhattanites and tourists at this DUMBO lunch Tuesday through Sunday, and dinner daily. team is hard at work on ways to As for the new Morton’s — Mexican tapas, including our See CHEWS on page 10 landmark, but don’t let that discourage you. Subway: C to Clinton-Washington. For informa- See XMAS on page 10 tion, call (718) 398-3500. — Chris Varmus

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Member New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System Affiliate Weill Medical College of Cornell University The Brooklyn Paper The Brooklyn Grocery score: Last week in Williamsburg, Lodge owner Aaron Woolf opened Urban Rustic, above, a high-end gro- cery store, deli counter and restaurant featuring a variety of locally sourced products.

Your back is the foundation of your body. When coffee and ruining his appetite you suffer with back pain, any movement can for dinner with short stacks of CHEWS... pancakes. Now the flapjack be agonizing. behemoth has opened a new Continued from page 7 branch at 276 Livingston St., burg, Lodge owner Aaron at Bond Street in Downtown The Brooklyn Hospital Center for Back Pain is a Woolf, along with Dan Cipri- Brooklyn. Pass the syrup! comprehensive treatment center for people who ani and Luis Illades, have just And it isn’t just our waist- opened Urban Rustic (236 N. lines that are expanding this suffer with any type of back pain. Our team of 12th St. at Union Avenue in season. Tanoreen Caterers specialists, all leaders in their respective fields, Williamsburg), a much-needed (7704 Third Ave. at 77th Street shop that stocks locally in Bay Ridge), the super-popu- offer innovative techniques in rehabilitation sourced food and features a lar Middle Eastern eatery, is therapy, pain management and minimally deli counter and sit-down din- moving when its lease is up to a ing area. nearby space with more space. invasive surgery, if necessary. But delivery is more our Meanwhile, over in Wi- style, and it seems that pizza is lliamsburg, Peter Luger (178 the hottest dish in Brooklyn Broadway at Driggs Avenue in Your specific problem is evaluated through Heights. At Oven (60 Henry Williamsburg) just opened a medical and diagnostic testing. From there, you St. at Cranberry Street in second dining room five years Brooklyn Heights), rumor — in the making. and your physician will design the most effective well, a press release — has it And back in DUMBO, Re- course of treatment to produce the best that local celebs such as Paul treat (147 Front St. at Jay Giamatti and Gabriel Byrne Street in DUMBO) has possible outcome. are lining up for the gourmet opened “Lowroom,” a party pies. We’ve had a few memo- space where you can throw a rable meals there ourselves bash and take advantage of and only hope that all the fa- owner Jason Stevens’s wide CENTER FOR BACK PAIN mous faces don’t mean longer variety of liquors and exten- waits for us! sive tapas menu. As far as making memories Got a hot dining tip? Drop TO CONTACT US FOR AN EVALUATION goes, nobody does it quite like us a line at BreakingChews@ the International House of BrooklynPaper.com. CALL 718-250-6400 Pancakes. As a brooding — Adam Rathe teenager, this GO Brooklynite with additional reporting loved the bottomless pot of by Lisa J. Curtis

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More champagne corks pop on New drinking it, picking out a bottle is a very GO Brooklyn enlisted the help of Year’s Eve than on any other holiday. different story, especially when you’re Adam Goldstein and Darrin Siegfried, Whether it’s in celebration of the New late for the party and are caught be- owners of Park Slope’s Red, White and Year or just in celebration of another tween a cheap bottle that nobody Bubbly [211 Fifth Ave. at Union Street, glass of fizz, people guzzle the bubbly wants and a nice one that’s out of your (718) 636-WINE], to explain what like it’s going out of style. And while it’s price range. you’re getting when you buy a bottle easy to tell what you like when you’re To make everything a bit simpler, of sparkling wine. — Adam Rathe

WINE PRICE WHAT IT MEANS THE EXPERTS SAY

Ombra Prosecco $10.95 Prosecco is a wine This isn’t classic French champagne, made from the white but it’s a great, bubbly, fruity alter- grapes of the Veneto native. region of Italy. Adam Schersten, 26 Shawn Schwartz, 37 Jessica Pank, 35 Sarda Cava Brut $9.99 Cava is a sparkling A dry, sparkling Spanish wine Williamsburg Cobble Hill DUMBO wine, usually white or made from a three-grape blend. “To simplify my life and reduce my “To only listen to music on vinyl.” “To visit San Francisco and Burma.” pink, from Spain. A great value, according to footprint.” Siegfried.

Henriot Blanc $42.95 This is a true French One of the great names of cham- Souverain champagne. pagne, the company is under new ownership, but still makes traditional champagne. Lush, ripe and creamy, rich with a very long finish.

LIEB Blanc de Blancs $29.95 Blanc de Blancs is a A New World sparkling wine in- sparkling wine made spired by classic champagne. Clean, exclusively from crisp and focused with excellent Chardonnay grapes. acidity.

Vueve Cliquot $55.49 A vintage champagne A textbook example of why vin- Ponsardin Vintage made from grapes that tage champagne is appreciated by 1999 were all harvested in connoisseurs. Bigger, richer and one particularly good fuller flavors than the non-vintage. year. Made only in the best years.

Schramsberg Blanc $34.99 This is a California More champagne-like than most de Blanc sparkling white. American sparklers — this is Robin Lester, 29 Dustin Eckstrom, 30 Laura Sherwood, 23 one of our country’s best sparkling Clinton Hill Park Slope Park Slope wines. “To cook more at home.” “I want to run more.” “To actually stick to a resolution!” Paul Goerg Rose $37.49 Rose is a sweet, pink More Paul Goerg is poured at wine made from pinot French embassies than any noir grapes. other champagne. It’s crisp and bone dry and has a beautiful / Robin Lester nose lightly scented with straw- berries. The Resolutionary war Taittinger Vintage $299.99 Tattinger is a famous A collector’s item and a real find. Whether it’s the buzz from champagne or the mania that comes with the holidays, something compels us all to 1992 French champagne- An outstanding champagne from an make promises that we’re not likely to keep for the New Year. Some people swear they’ll sweat out their toxins in making family. outstanding year. You’ll find bottles Bikram yoga three times a week, while others vow to play less Sudoku or return their Netflix movies in a timelier at auctions for $400 — this is a steal. manner. GO Brooklyn’s Juliana Bunim hit the streets to find out what Brooklynites’ New Year’s resolutions are. All photos The Brooklyn Paper All photos The Brooklyn

Avi Fox-Rosen, Ari Folman-Cohen and spe- cial guests, 8 pm, $10; Dec. 23: “It’s Another WILLIAMSBURG Pete’s Candy Store Russian Affair” with Interzona, Goodswan 709 Lorimer St. at Richardson Street in BROOKLYN Williamsburg, (718) 302-3770, and Alec Kopyt, 8 pm, $TBD; Dec. 24: Black Betty Jewltide 5 with JDub Records featuring a 366 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer www.petescandystore.com. screeing of Wet Hot American Summer with Street in Williamsburg, (718) 599-0243, Sundays: Open mic, 5 pm-8 pm, Matty free Chinese food and DJ Rheka on the www.blackbetty.net. Charles, 8:30 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Bingo, 7 wheels, $10 in advance, $15 day of the show; Saturdays: DJ Emskee and G Man the MC pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Quizz-Off, 7:30 pm, Dec. 27: John Brown’s Body, Giant Panda present the “Make Love, Not War” party, 11 FREE; Dec. 22: Matt Peverly, 9 pm, Smite, 10 Guerilla Dub Squad, 9 pm, $15 in advance, pm, FREE; Sundays: Brazilian Beat with DJ pm, Freeters, 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 23: Sunny Nightlife $15 day of the show; Dec. 28: Doc Mailman, Sean Marquand and DJ Greg Caz, 10 pm, Winter, 9:30 pm, TBD, 10:30 pm, FREE; Dec. Paragraph, A Stillwater Satellite, Plaza Toros, FREE; Mondays: Rev. Vince Anderson and his 26: Black and White Children, 10 pm, Kelli Compiled by Chiara V. Cowan Otherwise Magnificent, 8 pm, $TBD; Dec. Love Choir, 10:30 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Ruddick, 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 27: Wormwood, 9 pm, Brandon Intelligator, 10 pm, Mary and Da Feel, 9 pm, $5 ($10 after 10 pm); 29: Cold Hands, Wild Things, The Scene, The Hotrocks, 10 pm, FREE; Fridays: The Green- Hampton, 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 28: AKACOD, BAY RIDGE Dec. 22: DJ Kenny Parker (legendary DJ for First Third, Greg Smith & The Broken English, house with DJ MonkOne and DJs Emskee 8 pm, Polaroy, 9 pm, Glass Ghost, 10 pm, KRS-1), Midnight, $5; Dec. 29: DJ Kenny 8 pm, $TBD. and MC G-man, 11 pm, FREE. TBD, 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 29: Golden Birds, 8 The Salty Dog Parker, Midnight, $5. 7509 Third Ave. at 75th Street in Bay Ridge, pm, Katie Mullins, 9 pm, Fulton Lights, 10 Tea Lounge The Callbox pm, The Shivers, 11 pm, FREE. (718) 238-9260, www.saltydogbar.com. Grand Dakar Cafe 837 Union St. at Seventh Avenue in Park 148 Kingsland Ave. at Lombardy Street in Fridays, Saturdays: Live DJs, 9 pm, FREE; 285 Grand Ave. at Lafayette Avenue in Slope, (718) 789-2762, Williamsburg, (718) 384-0179, Sound Fix Lounge Wednesdays: Karaoke night, 9 pm, FREE. Clinton Hill, (718) 398-8900, www.tealoungeny.com. www.thecallboxlounge.com. www.granddakar.com. Dec. 28: Garden Gnome, 8 pm, $5 suggest- Saturdays: Seductive Saturdays with DJ Jose, 110 Bedford Ave. at North 11th Street in The Wicked Monk ed donation. 11 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: ’80s Party with Williamsburg, (718) 388-8090, Saturdays: Rhonda Benet (funk, jazz, soul, www.soundfixrecords.com. 8415 Fifth Ave. at 84th Street in Bay Ridge, ’80s, old school), 8 pm, FREE; Sundays: Live The Airwaves, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays: Dance (718) 921-0601, www.wickedmonk.com. reggae music, 7 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Don music all night, 9 pm, FREE. Dec. 22: NYC Smoke, 8 pm, DJ Mark Ryan, Two Boots Brooklyn 11 pm, FREE; Dec. 26: DJ Johnny, 10 pm, Dec. 22: My Friend Harvey, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. Juarez (Brazilian music), 8:30 pm, FREE; 514 Second St. at Seventh Avenue in Park FREE; Dec. 27: DJ D Redgrave, Heartbreaker 23: Maria & Lisa’s X-mas Party with DJ Piz, 9 Thursdays: DJ Afro-Freaky, 8 pm, FREE; Galapagos Slope, (718) 499-3253, DJ, Miss Jurgen, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 29: DJ pm, $5; Dec. 27: Hollywood Hangovers, 9 Fridays: Live music, 10 pm, FREE. www.twobootsbrooklyn.com. 70 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Mark Ryan, 11 pm, FREE. pm, $5; Dec. 28: Nfinity, 9 pm, $5; Dec. 29: Dec. 22: G.R.A.S.S., 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 24: Williamsburg, (718) 782-5188, Almost Famous, 9 pm, $5. DUMBO Special show featuring Andy Green Trio, 5 www.galapagosartspace.com. Stain pm, FREE; Dec. 28: Jud Nielsen & The Saturdays: (Backroom) Larry Tee presents 766 Grand St. at Humboldt Street in BEDFORD-STUYVESANT Five Front Hitters, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 29: The Lascivious “Dizzy” with Earl Dax and Kevin Graves, 11 Biddies, 10 pm, FREE. pm, $5; Fridays: VJ/DJ Friday Nights, 10 pm, Williamsburg, (718) 387-7840, 5 Front St. at Old Fulton Street in FREE; Dec. 22: (Front room) The Looseness www.stainbar.com. DUMBO, (718) 625-5559, Food 4 Thought Holiday Party, 10 pm, $TBD; Dec. 26: (Back- Mondays: “Creative Juice,” 6:30 pm, FREE; www.fivefrontrestaurant.com. Union Hall 445 Marcus Garvey Blvd. at MacDonough room) Darmstadt “Classics of the Avant Wednesdays: “JAMstain,” an informal open (Downstairs at) 702 Union St. at Fifth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 443- Fridays: Live music, 8 pm, FREE. Garde” presents Theremin Knight, 8 pm, $5, mic hosted by singers/songwriters, 9 pm, 4160. Avenue in Park Slope, (718) 638-4400, FREE; Dec. 22: Dawoud, 8 pm, Kit Soden, www.unionhallny.com. (Front room) “Twas the Night After Saturdays: Open mic, 9 pm, $6; Tuesdays: FLATBUSH Christmas” with DJ Sy, Mark Pires Trio, 10:30 pm, FREE; Dec. 28: Mipoesias hosted Philosophically Phat Tuesdays, an open dis- Dec. 27: Luke Rathborne, Action Set, NYCTNT, Noxzilla, 9 pm, $10; Dec. 27: by Amy King, 7 pm, FREE; Dec. 29: Band of cussion, 8 pm, donation suggested; Wednes- Vox Po p Mystery of Two, 8 pm, $7; Dec. 28: Wa- (Backroom) Eliot Lipp, Cubik & Origami, Black Gypsies, 10 pm, FREE. days: Game night (Cash Flow), 7 pm, FREE; sabassco Burlesque’s End of the Year Holiday Ganucheau, Compulse, 10 pm, $5, (Front 1022 Cortelyou Rd. at Stratford Road in Fridays: Zodiac Lounge, 7 pm, FREE. Show featuring Creamy Stevens, Gigi room) AirDrop Party featuring live music of Flatbush, (718) 940-2084, Trash Bar LaFemme, Nasty Canasta, Johnny Porkpie “Say Hello to Symphony” with DJ Insideout www.voxpopnet.net. and more, 10 pm, $8; Dec. 29: A fundraiser 256 Grand St. at Driggs Avenue in Sista’s Place and more, 10 pm, $10; Dec. 28: (Backroom) Williamsburg, (718) 599-1000, Sundays: Open mic, 7 pm, FREE with two- for Ebeth Mann with The Forms, Graham 456 Nostrand Ave. at Jefferson Avenue in “The Bunker” Dance Party with DJs Todd www.thetrashbar.com. drink/snack minimum; Dec. 22: Rupert Smith and more, 8 pm, $10. Bedford-Stuyvesant, (718) 398-1766, Sines and Titonton, 11 pm, $10. Dec. 22: Dealin’ With It, 8 pm, Run Like Hell, www.sistasplace.org. Wates Group, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 28: “2007 Ain’t Dead Yet: Let’s Kill It Together,” a hip- 9 pm, Last Call Brawl, 10 pm, Norman Bates Dec. 22: Kwanza Celebration with Atiba hop party featuring Tah Phrum Duh Bush, PROSPECT HEIGHTS Laila Lounge & The Showerheads, 11 pm, No Redeeming Kwabena, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $20. Cee Rock “The Fury,” Ohene Cornelius, 113 N. Seventh St. at Wythe Avenue in Social Value, Midnight, $7; Dec. 23: Hyms, 9 Euphon, Coole High, Radikal, FiveFive, The Backroom Williamsburg, (718) 486-6791, pm, Animus of Abbas, 10 pm, Sanitarius, 11 www.lailalounge.com. pm, $6; Dec. 26: Marianne Nowottny, 8 pm, BOERUM HILL Sleepwalkers and DJ Polarity, 7:30 pm, (At Freddy’s) 485 Dean St. at Sixth $TBD. Avenue in Prospect Heights, (718) 622- Wednesdays: Jezebel Music Showcase with $6; Dec. 27: Victor Bravo, 8 pm, The 33rd Hank’s Saloon 7035, www.freddysbackroom.com. an open mic, 7:30 pm, FREE; Dec. 27: Revolution, 9 pm, The Heaves, 10 pm, Dec. 22: The Jason Loughlin Trio, 10 pm, Gluttony’s Tomfoolery Hoopla Comedy Show Sidious & Nightwalker, 11 pm, Bread and 46 Third Ave. at Atlantic Avenue in FORT GREENE FREE; Dec. 23: Mob Scene Jazz Jam, 10:30 featuring Jeff Short, improv by Frank and Roses, Midnight, $6; Dec. 28: No Place to Boerum Hill, (718) 625-8003, pm, FREE; Dec. 26: The Music Quiz, 8 pm, Gluttony, and magic by Josh Beckerman, fol- Piss, 8:45 pm, Beer Drinking Fools, 9:30 pm, www.exitfive.com/hankssaloon. BAM Cafe FREE; Dec. 27: The Atomic Grind Show, 9 lowed by a post-show dance party, 8 pm, Yo Scunt!, 10:15 pm, Motorrocket, 11:45 pm, Sundays: Sean Kershaw and the New Jack 30 Lafayette Ave. at Ashland Place in Fort pm, FREE; Dec. 28: Woebegones, 9 pm, FREE. Fear the State, 12:30 am, $5; Dec. 29: Mr. Ramblers, 10 pm, FREE; Mondays: Live band Greene, (718) 636-4100, www.bam.org. Cinema, Cinema, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 29: Marbles, 8 pm, Los Diablos Charcoales, 9 pm, kuntry karaoke, 10 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Dec. 22: Jeremiah, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 28: Andy Friedman & The Other Failures, 9 pm, The Lucky Cat Bull Dozer, 10 pm, Fighting Cocks, 11 pm, Live band “Rockstar Karaoke,” 9:30 pm, Dawn Drake, 9 pm, FREE; Dec. 29: Letha FREE. One Last Shot, Midnight, $7. FREE; Dec. 22: Christmashanukwanzaadon 245 Grand St. at Roebling Street in Francis and Anthony Dixon, 9 pm, FREE. Williamsburg, (718) 782-0437,

Party featuring the Dirty Boogaloos and Merri Cyr www.theluckycat.com. Union Pool guests, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 23: S—thouse RED HOOK 484 Union Ave. at Meeker Avenue in Lilies, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 27: Jon Itkin and Night of the Kohn heads: Musician and performer Amy Kohn is bringing her ac- Dec. 22: Thousands of One, 9 pm, $TBD, Special screening of Awake Zion followed by Williamsburg, (718) 609-0484, more, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 28: Susquehanna Cookers cordion and piano skills to the Issue Project Room in Gowanus on Hope and Anchor www.myspace.com/unionpool. Tool & Die Co., Johnny Carlevale and The DJs Carter Van Pelt and Ticklah, 10 pm, $TBD; 767 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue 347 Van Brunt St. at Wolcott Street in Red Dec. 22: Holiday Party with Mighty Fine, Rolling Pins, Ace Brown and his Ohio Valley Dec. 22 for “The Life of Onions,” a night of live music and video. Dec. 28: Reservoir Square, 10 pm, $TBD; in Fort Greene, (718) 797-1197. Hook, (718) 237-0276. Sonny Oaks, Trapeze, Fawn Doe and DJ Lynn Boys, 10 pm, FREE. Dec. 29: Holiday celebration hosted by Sonny Saturdays: Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Karaoke hosted by Dropsy Oaks & Freddy Frogs, 10 pm, $TBD. K, 8 pm, $TBD; Dec. 29: Late Night Back- Thursdays: Live jazz, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Dozzman, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays, Saturdays: room Party with DJ Alfreako, Midnight, FREE. BRIGHTON BEACH Live jazz, 10 pm, FREE. Greenwood Heights, (718) 499-5623, www.bogotabistro.com. Karaoke hosted by drag queen Kay Sera, 9 Luna Lounge www.kitchenbarny.com. Wednesdays, Thursdays: Live music, 7 pm, pm, FREE. Thursdays: Live music, 8:30 pm, FREE. FREE. 361 Metropolitan Ave. at Havemeyer Williamsburg National GOWANUS Street in Williamsburg, (212) 260-2323, Music Center Jalopy www.lunalounge.com. Restaurant Living Room The Brooklyn 367 Bedford Ave. at South Fifth Street in Issue Project 315 Columbia St. at Woodhull Street in Dec. 22: The Automatics, 7:30 pm, Fake 273 Brighton Beach Ave. at Brighton Lounge Lyceum Red Hook, (718) 395-3214, Williamsburg, (718) 384-1654. Second Street in Brighton Beach, (718) Room Hooker, 8:30 pm, The Wool Gathering, 9:30 Sundays: Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber www.jalopy.biz. pm, Clearview, 10:30 pm, Willpilot, 11:30 pm, 646-1225, www.come2national.com. 245 23rd St. at Fifth Avenue in 227 Fourth Ave. at President Street in with Greg Tate, 8 pm, 11 pm, $7; Dec. 28: 232 Third St. at Third Avenue in Gowanus, Greenwood Heights, (718) 499-1505, Park Slope, (718) 857-4816, Dec. 22: Smokey’s Western Roundup, 9 pm, $8; Dec. 27: Adam Gilbert, 7:30 pm, Third Saturdays: Live Russian music and dance NapoleonSolo1 with Napoleon Maddox, 10 (718) 330-0313, www.issueprojectroom.org. www.myspace.com/livingroombrooklyn. www.brooklynlyceum.com. $8; Dec. 28: Brandon Ross “Theorema,” 9 Border, 8:30 pm, Receptor, 9:30 pm, Dirty show, 9 pm, FREE (with $65 prix-fixe dinner); pm, $10. Dec. 22: Amy Kohn and Black Arrow Pro- Saturdays: DJ Kurt, 8 pm, FREE; Sundays: Dec. 23: Songwriter’s Exchange featuring pm, Rob Reddy Group, 10:30 pm, $10. Mother Nation, 10:30 pm, $8; Dec. 28: Taco Fridays: Live Russian music and dance show, ductions “The Life of Onions,” 8 pm, $10. 9 pm, FREE (with $50 prix-fixe dinner); Guitar Hero, 8 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: Matt Keating, Emily Spray, TBD, 7 pm, $5, Leg, 7:30 pm, Recession, 8:30 pm, The Open mic night, 8 pm, FREE; Thursdays: ’80s “Jazz on Sundays” featuring Chris Komer Rocky Sullivan’s Fearsome Sparrow, 9:30 pm, The Sutras, 10:30 Zebulon Sundays: Live Russian music and dance 258 Wythe Ave. at Metropolitan Avenue show, 7 pm, FREE (with $50 prix-fixe dinner). GREENPOINT Music, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Wasabassco Quintet, 9 pm, 10:30 pm, $10 per set. 34 Van Dyke St. at Dwight Street in Red pm, $8; Dec. 29: Gutz, 7:30 pm, The Burlesque Show, 9 pm, $5. Hook, (718) 246-1793. MiddleMen, 8:30 pm, Montagna & The in Williamsburg, (718) 218-6934, www.zebuloncafeconcert.com. Club Europa Cafe Steinhof Saturdays: Seanchai and The Unity Squad, 9 Mouth-to-Mouth, 9:30 pm, Bazooka Falcon, 10:30 pm, Kin, 11:30 pm, $8. Dec. 22: Francis Rossignol and Co. and BROOKLYN HEIGHTS 427 Seventh Ave. at 14th Street in Park pm, FREE; Mondays: The Trad Sounds of 98 Meserole Ave. at Manhattan Avenue in PARK SLOPE David LaFrance projection de L’Oeil de Greenpoint, (718) 383-5723, Slope, (718) 369-7776, Chris Byrne and Andrew Harkin, 8:30 pm, Magnetic Field www.cafesteinhof.com. FREE; Tuesdays: Live jazz, 7 pm, FREE; Music Hall of Verre, 9 pm, Donkey Flamingo and guests www.europaclub.com. Barbes and DJ Racheed, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 23: 97 Atlantic Ave. at Henry Street in Dec. 26: River Alexander and his Mad Jazz Wednesdays: Soul night with Sugartime, 9 Saturdays: VIP dance party, 10 pm, FREE be- 376 Ninth St. at Sixth Avenue in Park Slope, Williamsburg Caveman Trio, 9 pm, UB313, 10 pm, FREE; Brooklyn Heights, (718) 834-0069, Hatters, 10:30 pm, FREE. pm, FREE; Thursdays: Pub Quiz with host fore 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; Tues- (718) 965-9177, www.barbesbrooklyn.com. 66 N. Sixth St. at Wythe Avenue in Dec. 26: Bee’s Nest, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 27: www.magneticbrooklyn.com. days: Karaoke night, 8 pm, FREE; Fridays: Scott M.X. Turner, 8:30 pm, FREE. Dec. 22: The Sounds of Taraab, 8 pm, $10 Williamsburg, (212) 260-4700, Secret Life of Secretary featuring Big Boss, 8 Dec. 22: Live band karaoke, 8 pm, FREE; Sexy progressive dance party, 10 pm, FREE suggested donation, Ansambl Mastika, 10 Melt www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com. pm, Burnt Sugar, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 28: Dec. 27: The Substitute Cult Heroes Sing-a- before 10:30 pm, $15 after 10:30 pm; Dec. pm, $10 suggested donation; Dec. 23: 440 Bergen St. at Fifth Avenue in Park SHEEPSHEAD BAY Dec. 22: Daft Punk’s “Electroma” (movie Nemanja Rebic, 8 pm, Amayo’s Fu-Arkist- Long night, 8 pm, $7; Dec. 29: The Shalitas, 22: Ulisespal featuring NeuroNautas, Out of Sheqer, 9 pm, $10 suggested donation; Dec. Slope, (718) 230-5925. screening), 9 pm, $10 in advance, $10 day of Ra, 10 pm, FREE; Dec. 29: Janel and The Hall Monitors, 8 pm, $7. the Miasma, The Neverbeens, 7 pm, $10; 26: Anders Nilsson, 8 pm, $10, Tomas Fridays: “Stuck in the ’80s” party featuring the show, 11 pm, $10 in advance, $10 day of Anthony, 8 pm, Meta and the Cornerstone, Dec. 29: Clockcleaner with Blues Control, 7 Anyway Cafe Fujiwara Trio, 10 pm, $10; Dec. 27: Roy DJs Paul EZ and Jan Cooley, 11 pm, FREE. the show. 10 pm, FREE. pm, $10. 1602 Gravesend Neck Rd. at East 16th CLINTON HILL Nathanson’s The Music Teachers, 8 pm, $10 Street in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 934-5988, Club Exit suggested donation, Nurse Kiah, 10 pm, $10 Patio Lounge www.anywaycafe.com. Five Spot suggested donation; Dec. 28: Lambic, 8 pm, 179 Fifth Ave. at Degraw Street in Park Saturdays: Grace Garland, 8 pm, FREE; Mon- 147 Greenpoint Ave. at Manhattan $10 suggested donation, Delta Dreambox, Slope, (646) 810-1916, days: Open mic, 9 pm, FREE; Tuesdays: Restaurant Avenue in Greenpoint, (718) 349-6969, 10 pm, $10 suggested donation; Dec. 29: www.patiolounge.com. Andrey Ryabov, 9 pm, FREE; Wednesdays: TALK TO US… 459 Myrtle Ave. at Washington Avenue in www.club-exit.com. The Woes, 8 pm, $10 suggested donation, Clinton Hill, (718) 852-0202, Mondays: Laugh Out Loud Mondays, 8 pm, Grace Garland, 9 pm, FREE; Thursdays: Susan Saturdays, Fridays: DJ dance party, 10 pm, Rob Curto’s Forro for All, 10 pm, $10 sug- FREE; Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: Dance Tobocman, 9 pm, FREE; Fridays: Eric Nicholas, To list your events in Brooklyn Nightlife, please give us as much notice as possible. Include www.fivespotsoulfood.com. name of venue, address with cross street, phone number for the public to call, Web site $15 (ladies FREE until 11 pm). gested donation. party, 9 pm, FREE. 9 pm, FREE. Saturdays: DJ Aki, 6 pm, FREE; Mondays: address, dates, times and admission or ticket prices. Send listings and color photos of per- RPM-Open Turntables hosted by DJ Copa Bogota Latin formers via e-mail to [email protected] or via fax at (718) 834-9278. Listings are (bring your own needles and vinyl), 8 pm, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS Southpaw Crossroads Saloon free and printed on a space available basis. We regret we cannot take listings over the phone. FREE; Tuesdays: Five for Funny Tuesdays Bistro 125 Fifth Ave. at St. Johns Place in Park 2079 Coney Island Ave. at Kings Highway The listings are correct as of press time. Contact the venue before you go to confirm hosted by Dave Lester, 10 pm, $5; Kitchen Bar 141 Fifth Ave. at St. John’s Place in Park Slope, (718) 230-0236, www.spsounds.com. in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 339-9393. event details. Wednesdays: Open mic with Nate Jones 687 Sixth Ave. at 20th Street in Slope, (718) 230-3805, Dec. 22: Hassidic New Wave, Circuitbreaker, Fridays: Karaoke, 10:30 pm, FREE. 12 AWP THE BROOKLYN PAPER • WWW.BROOKLYNPAPER.COM • (718) 834-9350 December 22, 2007 NATIONAL CLASSIFIEDS Walentas again fights his neighbors

Reader Advisory: National Trade Associations to which we belong over Dock Street apartment tower have purchased the following classifieds. We urge readers to inde- pendently verify the value of any service or product that is adver- tised below. Note that some advertisers do not offer “employ- By Gersh Kuntzman Association has set up a Web site, — if you walk a few more steps along ment” but rather supply manuals, directories and other materials SaveTheBrooklynBridge.org, to op- the footpath towards Manhattan. designed to help establish mail order selling and other businesses The Brooklyn Paper pose what it calls an “out-of-scale, And Walentas’s renderings show at home. Under NO circumstance should you send any money in DUMBO real-estate titan David advance or give the advertiser your checking, license ID, or credit high density and historically insensi- that the concrete, warehouse-style card numbers over the phone. Note that if a credit repair company Walentas’s latest plan to build an tive development.” building is very much in context in does business only over the phone it’s illegal to request any money apartment complex next to the In a joint statement with the DUMBO, where other 180-foot before delivering its service. Brooklyn Bridge is once again meet- Brooklyn Heights Association, the buildings block myriad other views ing resistance from residents’ groups group said that the “defects of this of the bridges that give the neighbor- in DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights new project are essentially the same hood its name and its dark, dock- — despite a smaller design and new as those that resulted in the failure of lands-style feel. incentives from the developer. the previous project.” The local objection to Walentas’s “It’s definitely a superior project Both sides are fighting their battle on “Dock Street” project is not without now [as opposed to the defeated 2004 the Web, where dueling renderings an additional irony, given that it was CADNET ADS plan],” said Jed Walentas, who is tak- have clouded the issue of just how Walentas who named the neighbor- ing a lead role in this project for his much of the Brooklyn Bridge might ac- hood in the first place after buying up father’s Two Trees Management. tually be obscured. many of the unused warehouse build- Adoption Income Opportunities “The prior plan had too much bulk For example, on the DUMBO ings and converting them to a neigh- near the bridge — which was a gen- Neighborhood Association Web site, borhood of trendy offices, luxury PREGNANT? Consider adoption.YOU choose EARN UP TO $500 weekly assembling our your baby’s family! Receive pictures/ informa- angel pins in the comfort of your own home. uine design flaw,” he added. a view of the Brooklyn Bridge from a rentals and artists studios. tion. Financial assistance. 1-866-236-7638. No experience required. Call 817-230-4879 or Since the 2004 defeat, the Walen- neighboring tower is entirely blocked Many planners and urban advocates 24/7. Lic#123021. visit www.angelpin.net Management Trees Two tases have acquired a former car part by the proposed Walentas building. celebrate Walentas’s support for Mom SECRET SHOPPERS NEEDED - For Store Above is a rendering of a proposed apartment building on Dock Street in factory directly under the Brooklyn But that photo rendering appears to and Pop stores, which he draws to Automotive Evaluations. Get paid to shop and rate local DUMBO that opponents say would forever block views from the Brooklyn Bridge, allowing them to reconfigure have been taken from an affected DUMBO with subsidized rents, and his stores, restaurants and theatres. Flexible hours, Bridge footpath. Below is the same view now. the project so that the tallest segment apartment in the Sweeney Building, reluctance to rent to chains. WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES training provided. 1-800-585-9024, ext. 6750. KAWASAKI,1970-1980, Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, — the 18-story wing — can be one of Walentas’s existing structures At the center of the opposition is H2-750, H1-500, S1-250, S2-250, S2-350, placed further away from the 124- — whose owners were told in ad- Councilman David Yassky, who op- S3-400. CASH PAID. 1-800-772-1142. 1-310-721-0726. Miscellaneous year-old span. vance that their views would one day posed Walentas’s 2004 plan after

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