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Including The Bensonhurst Paper Toast the new year with GO! Published weekly by Brooklyn Paper Publications Inc, 55 Washington St, Suite 624, Brooklyn NY 11201. Phone 718-834-9350 AD fax 718-834-1713 • NEWS fax 718-834-9278 © 2003 Brooklyn Paper Publications • 12 pages including GO BROOKLYN • Vol.26, No. 52 BRZ • December 29, 2003 • FREE Bill to outlaw TRUCKIN’ PROBLEM Nazi Low turnout, giant concerns over rigs symbol By Jotham Sederstrom oversized truck, which was making Gilley didn’t see signs that said partment’s director of community The Brooklyn Papers a left turn onto 79th Street. Fourth Avenue wasn’t a truck affairs, said at the meeting. “Not By Jotham Sederstrom The driver of the Staten Island- route. only is this a quality of life issue, The Brooklyn Papers One day after a 69-year-old based S&F Towing Services truck, “We’re very sorry that it hap- it’s an issue of life and death. We Bay Ridge woman was struck John Gilley, 29, received sum- pened,” said Sherry Ucelli. “It was take this seriously.” Following a rash of anti-Semitic and killed by a tow truck while monses for failing to yield to a a pure accident, but there were no Edwards and Kelcey, the con- vandalism in southern Brooklyn — crossing 79th Street, a handful pedestrian, failing to perform a signs.” sulting firm hired by DOTto per- including the painting of swastikas of irate residents gathered at a pre-trip inspection and operating “There was a tragedy on Fourth form the Truck Route Manage- on apartment doors — Assembly- truck route management meet- off a truck route. The wife of the Avenue that underscores the seri- ment & Community Impact man William Colton has drafted ing to sound off on the long- company’s owner told The Bay ousness of this issue,” David Reduction Study, surveyed busi- legislation that would make the standing problem of truck driv- Ridge Paper last Thursday that Woloch, the Transportation De- creation of the Nazi symbol on See TRUCKS on page 6 property without permission a ers not following their felony. designated routes. The legislation, which would The city Department amend a penal law involving the des- of Transportation-spon- ecration of religious institutions, sored meeting on Dec. would raise swastika-related vandal- 18 was the second of ism on property from a misdemeanor four meetings in Brook- 69-year-old woman to a class-E felony, punishable by lyn since June, and offi- one to four years in prison. Except in cials hope that findings cases that can be proven to be hate- from the meetings will crimes, graffiti is a class-A misde- help solve truck traffic meanor, punishable by little more problems citywide. than community service. Held at the Shore Hill killed by tow truck “It should be a felony,” said Community Room on Colton, who represents parts of Shore Road at 91st Gravesend and Bensonhurst. “There By Jotham Sederstrom “If anything, it’s negligence. It’s not criminal,” said shouldn’t be a need to prove that it Street, the discussion fo- Deputy Inspector Matthew Pontillo, commanding officer cused on off-route truck The Brooklyn Papers was made with a bias intent. It’s a of the 68th Precinct. “The motorist just didn’t see the symbol of hate, intimidation and fear traffic and confusing sig- A 69-year-old Bay Ridge woman was killed woman, and there was nothing that indicated excessive nage, two issues that that leads to violence, historically.” while crossing 79th Street when a tow truck driver speed or reckless driving.” / Greg Mango / Greg may be at the heart of The proposal, said Colton, comes Gilley stopped and waited for police to arrive when he the Dec. 17 tow-truck barreled into her last Wednesday afternoon. in response to several high-profile death. Janny Mak was on her way to a music lesson in Man- realized that he had hit Mak. Police arrived after he used acts of anti-Semitism across Brook- The fatal accident hattan on Dec. 17 when she was struck at 2:20 pm. his radio to call his tow company, which called 911. lyn. Since a tire-slashing incident on happened around 2:20 The tow truck hit her after making a left-hand turn onto See TOW on page 6 See SWASTIKA on page 6 79th Street from Fourth Avenue. She died less than The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn pm when Janny Mak was crossing 79th Street an hour later at Lutheran Medical Center. at Fourth Avenue. Mak The driver, John Gilley, 29, was issued sum- Happy Hannukah was on her way to China- monses for failing to yield to a pedestrian, failing to town for her weekly lute perform a pre-trip inspection and operating off a Children from Hannah Senesh School in Brooklyn Heights sing lesson, at the time. She truck route, according to the police Highway Motor during the lighting of Downtown Brooklyn’s massive menorah died at Lutheran Medical Carrier Safety Unit, which handles most automo- on Friday, the first night of Hannukah. The Jewish festival of Center less than an hour bile-related incidents. light runs through Saturday. after being hit by the He was not arrested, according to police. Indicted Dem big switches lawyers By Deborah Kolben Feldman replaced former Brook- would be taking on the case involv- The Brooklyn Papers lyn Supreme Court judge Ronald ing a Gowanus plumbing company The executive director of the Aiello, now a defense attorney, with accused of stealing more than $18 Robert Benjamin Brafman, a high- million from the MTA. Brooklyn Democratic Party, under in- Mango / Greg dictment along with the party’s leader profile defense lawyer who has repre- “He’s in good hands,” Aiello said. in a corruption probe, appeared in sented rap mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Bronx Supreme Court Judge Mar- court this week with a new attorney. Combs and turncoat Mafia hit man tin Marcus [tk!!], who was brought in Jeffrey Feldman, second in com- Sammy “The Bull” Gravano. to preside over the case, noted in Outside the courtroom Feldman court that he had worked with Braf-

mand of the Democratic Party in Papers The Brooklyn / Tom Callan / Tom Brooklyn, and Assemblyman Clar- declined to comment on the change man in the Manhattan district attor- ence Norman Jr., the party’s chair- in representation but Democratic Par- ney’s office 25 years ago. man and leader were in court last ty spokesman Bob Liff said Feldman Feldman and Norman are due Thursday for a scheduling hearing. “did not drop Aiello.” back in court on June 3. What’s in a name? Both are charged with extortion, Aiello said he had told Feldman in The pair, who each face up to sev- This week, Bay Ridge celebrated the 150th anniversary of the neighborhood’s naming. At the grand larceny and conspiracy in con- advance that something else might en years in prison if convicted, plead- Brooklyn Public Library on 73rd Street and Third Avenue, a plaque memorializing the moniker

The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn nection with the selection of judicial come along, and then two weeks ago, ed not guilty last month after being was unveiled by Library Executive Director Ginnie Cooper, George Fontas, state Sen. Marty Gold- Clarence Norman candidates. he said, he told Feldman that he See NORMAN on page 6 en, Ted General and Councilman Vincent Gentile. See page 3 Heisman’s keeper is Ridgite Riska By Ed Shakespeare “Basically, our sports were stick- York and got a job as a sporting We’ve for The Brooklyn Papers ball, punch-ball, things with the goods salesman for Rawlings. His Spaldeen, so I never had a chance mentor at Rawlings told him of an From this year’s Heisman win- to play organized sports until high opening at the Downtown Athletic ed ner, Oklahama quarterback Jason mov school,” he says. “I made the base- Club as a part-time gym instructor. White, to Yankee Clipper Joe ball team in my first year in high That job soon grew into a full-time DiMaggio, and from Casey Stengel school.” position as the athletic director of the to to Bill Bradley, Bay Ridgite Rudy Then, in his senior year he club. Because the Downtown Athlet- Riska has met nearly every sports pitched a no-hitter against the city ic Club is the home of the Heisman great of the last 50 years. champs, George Washington High Trophy, Rudy became involved in UMBO! Between a fledgling baseball ca- School. “And in the stands was the award and his involvement grew D reer with the Yankees in the late- Paul Krichell, the famous Yankee until he became the executive direc- 1950s and the last 20 years spent as scout,” Riska recalls. “ I went to the tor in 1984. executive director of the nation’s [Yankee] Stadium to work out and Riska has helped the Heisman Please note our NEW address highest college football honor, the when they signed me I eventually Award grow in popularity. It is now Heisman Memorial Award, Riska wound up at Kingsport, Tenn.” televised on ESPN and receives ex- has hobnobbed with some of the The next year, the Yankees invit- / Greg Mango / Greg tensive media coverage. “What I 55 Washington Street biggest names in sports. ed Riska to join their rookies at think I have been able to do is guide The story starts in lower Manhat- spring training. and protect the Heisman from people Suite 624 tan, where Riska was born in 1936. That’s where he met Stengel. Ironically, he spent his early years The Yankees were staying at the who might try to make money the living on Greenwich Street, right Serena Hotel at St. Petersburg, Fla., wrong way on it,” says Riska. “I like Brooklyn, NY 11201 to view myself as the ‘conscience of

near the Downtown Athletic Club on where, after dinner, Stengel used to Papers The Brooklyn West Street, home of the Heisman hold court at the back of the hotel. the Heisman.’” Trophy, before moving to the border As Stengel was telling his baseball Rudy Riska with the Heisman Trophy at his office inside the Down- When the leading Heisman candi- Our phones of Chinatown and Little Italy, where stories, young Rudy was discreetly town Athletic Club in Manhattan. dates come to New York for the remain the same he grew up. listening from a spot about 20 feet award ceremonies each year, as they away. did last week, Riska takes them under Riska spent five years as a pitcher and I went to the Orioles organiza- PHONE in the New York Yankees’ farm sys- “Frank Crosetti, the Yankee The Yankees were loaded with his wing, and shows them around, tem and a year as a hurler in the mi- coach, came over to me and said pitching when Riska was in the or- tion in 1959, where I played for Ab- helping each candidate and their fam- (718) 834-9350 ganization — with Whitey Ford, Bob erdeen in the Northern League.” Earl ilies feel at home in New York. nors for the Baltimore Orioles, but that I shouldn’t be listening, but News FAX when he was growing up in lower Casey asked me what I was doing, Turley, Don Larsen, Luis Arroyo and Weaver, later the famous manager of He was there on Dec. 13 to hand Manhattan, he played little baseball. and when I explained that I liked a host of other stellar pitchers. But the Baltimore Orioles, was the man- the award to Oklahama’s White who (718) 834-9278 Like his contemporaries in Brooklyn, hearing stories about the ball play- Riska stuck around until fate threw ager. Riska’s catcher was Cal Ripken plays for a national championship ON THE WEB AT Advertising FAX Riska made much use of the Spaldeen, ers who were my heroes while I him a curveball. Sr. next. BrooklynPapers.com (718) 834-1713 the playground name for the pink rub- was a kid, Casey let me stay,” says “I worked my way up the ladder,” After Riska’s baseball career end- Past Heisman winners speak of a ber ball produced by Spaulding. Riska. he said, “but in 1958 I hurt my arm ed after 1959, he came back to New See RISKA on page 6

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Callan / Tom With independent polls zone at his own pace, unless he seems withdrawn. showing Democrats beating “My oldest daughter reacted President Bush next year in PARENT to preschool in the same way,” tive, invite another youngster “Don’t be a helicopter par- New York and the GOP still one father says. “She seemed Parent-to-Parent over to play, or slowly intro- ent,” says Nancy Samalin, par- lacking a big-name challenger happy, but no amount of cajol- duce her to small groups of ent educator and author of to Schumer’s 2004 re-election The Brooklyn Papers File The Brooklyn ing her into becoming involved children. These play times give “Loving Without Spoiling” bid, attention is turning to pos- Sen. Hillary Clinton with the other children did any a child a chance to learn the (McGraw-Hill/Contemporary sible 2006 campaigns. good. I realized, eventually, that skills to be socially successful. Books, 2003), whose Web site That is the year when New she needed more time than Other ideas from parents and is www.samalin.com. Yorkers could be treated to most kids to get used to new experts: Before you rush to your two major and highly compet- situations and people.” • By your actions, show that child’s aid, stop and take a mo- itive statewide campaigns — The dad let his daughter others are friendly and can be ment to ask yourself, “Do I re- for the governorship now held know that it was OK for her to trusted. Entertain at home, and ally need to do anything?” by Republican George Pataki go at her own pace, which involve your child in errands, If you’re the overactive par- and for the U.S. Senate seat boosted her self-confidence. socializing and community ent of a passive child, Samalin held by Democrat Hillary A grandmother says that events. says, put this sign up in a Rodham Clinton. even small choices a child gets • Avoid overprotecting a shy prominent place, and keep read- PERFECT LEGS While Clinton is expected to make at home before pre- child. Help him understand that ing it: “Don’t just do some- Exclusively for treatment of varicose to seek re-election — her school, such as what type of ce- sometimes he’ll feel uncomfort- thing: Stand there!” campaign committee Web site real for breakfast, are confi- able, but he’s still expected to If you have tips or a ques- veins of all sizes and spider veins. dence boosters. approach playmates, share toys tion, call our toll-free hotline tells you how to help her do Researchers have found that By Betsy Flagler that even though she refuses and participate in preschool ac- any time at (800) 827-1092 or some shy children acquire tivities. e-mail us at [email protected]. to say if she is definitely run- bashfulness because of their ex- are skills that children begin to ning for a second term — Papers File The Brooklyn periences in life, and others be- learn at ages 3 to 4. Pataki has not made his inten- Gov. George Pataki gan life as shy and timid. A good preschool will pro- tions clear. Some kids are slow to warm vide the environment for these Conventional wisdom has tional attention for his investi- up before joining in, says Diane skills to develop in a non- Pataki not running for gover- gations of Wall Street and mu- Trister Dodge, co-author of threatening and fun way, Dodge nor again but his campaign tual funds. At the same time, “Preschool for Parents” says. If a child won’t become Brooklyn committee is still actively rais- there are rumblings that (Sourcebooks Trade, 1998). involved — doing art projects, ing money that could be used Schumer — perhaps tired of Each child doesn’t have to be a counting or reciting the alpha- in such a race. competing with Clinton’s Sen- social butterfly, but he does bet, movement activities — this Free Space To run again, Pataki would ate celebrity — may aspire to need to be able to play with an- can reduce how readily he have to confront the matter of be governor. other child and feel he has a learns. the fourth-term curse. Democ- A Spitzer-Schumer face-off friend. One goal of a strong One possible source of the A LICENSED COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL problem: If a child hasn’t been rat Mario Cuomo sought a could be a high-spending af- preschool program should be to IN PARK SLOPE fourth term as governor in strengthen each child’s social in playgroups or around neigh- FOR CHILDREN AGES 2.9 – 5 YEARS re fair. borhood kids before entering Befo 1994 and was defeated by Schumer already has more and emotional skills, suggests After Dodge, an expert in early child- preschool, he may not know Pataki. One of Pataki’s chief than $18 million in his cam- how to join a group. Imagine a political mentors, Alfonse hood education. Exclusive Patent pending procedure paign war chest, most of An early step for a child to few preschoolers building a zoo All work done in the office D’Amato, sought a fourth which could probably be learn is how to play beside, not together. Each child brings OPEN HOUSE 20 YEARS Senate term in 1998 and was legally converted to a race for No need for major anesthesia with, a peer. He then moves up something different to the expe- Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 @ 7:00pm experience ousted by Schumer. governor. Spitzer is the son of to playing with one or two oth- rience — “I have a zoo book,” Immediate return to work Also, Pataki has become a a multi-millionaire New York er kids. Pretend play, taking “I’ve been to the zoo” — while
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By Jotham Sederstrom nus, emceed the two-hour the chance to have their mail Laser for The Brooklyn Papers event, but it was the school’s cancelled with a one-day-only symphonic band that stole the pictorial postmark, which fea- • hair removal Some 300 Ridgites and show. tured a silhouetted vision of the • psoriasis elected officials gathered The 44-member band neighborhood’s row houses be- for an all-day celebration played favorites like the hind the Verrazano Narrows • spider veins in honor of the naming of themes from “Star Wars” and Bridge. While organizers stood • tattoo removal Bay Ridge 150 years ago the James Bond theme that outside with carnations, Gen- on Dec. 16. left the crowd at the Laurence tile was on hand to give away From the Bay Ridge post Laurenzano Theater whisper- the first 100 stamped en- M. Westfried, MD (718) 837-9004 office to an all-out bash at Fort ing in praise. But the band’s velopes to early birds. 7508 15th Ave. www.tattoos-removed.com Hamilton High School, a finale, a medley of Bee Gees “It went very well,” said quartet of events for the entire songs from the Bay Ridge-set General. “Instead of having neighborhood went off with- film “Saturday Night Fever,” the traditional circle and wavy out a hitch last Tuesday. almost never happened. lines we had the pictorial. “Bay Ridge is now, I would Although the band had There was a very good turnout say, the finest, most elegant been rehearsing for the birth- Callan / Tom there.” Dr. Peter Marascia neighborhood in the entire day since September, the med- At noon, the party moved Chiropractor five boroughs of the great ley wasn’t discussed until to the Bay Ridge public li- Same Day Serving the Community for 20 Years Personalized New York City,” said Assem- three days prior to the show. brary, where Gentile, state Treatment Acute & Chronic Problems blywoman Adele Cohen. Thomas Oberle, assistant prin- Sen. Marty Golden and Gin- Service Organized by Ted General cipal of music at the school, nie Cooper, executive director We Accept All Cases The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn and George Fontas, co-chairs juggled several ideas for a A fireboat spouts water up into the sky off the shores of Bay Ridge to help celebrate the of the Brooklyn Public Li- • Low Back Pain • Scoliosis • Acute & Chronic Cases of the Bay Ridge Sesquicen- song appropriate for an an- brary, dedicated a plaque com- • Neck Pain • Arm/Shoulder Pain • Sports Injuries neighborhood’s sesquicentennial. tennial Committee, the day’s niversary celebration. But as memorating the anniversary, • Headaches • Hip/Leg Pain • Work Injuries events included a special mail the day grew closer, and his which will be hung near the • Sciatica • Arthritis/Bursitis • Auto Accident Injuries cancellation at the post office instinct pointed to Berlioz, entrance when construction is GHI; Empire Blue Choice (PPO, POS); Empire BC/BS; Oxford; on Fourth Avenue at 65th Oberle decided on the “Satur- community by the bay is one on a new name that would acted that meeting, which completed next spring. of the few that has maintained sound less like a plague. flowed so smoothly that one Magnacare; United Health Care; Multiplan; Medicare; Street; a memorial plaque un- day Night Fever” medley, The branch itself is only 43 1199; PHCS; Health Net; Aetna; Healthfirst; Landmark; which every good Brooklynite much of its original character. Dignitaries like Town Su- would hope Community veiling at the Bay Ridge pub- years younger than Bay ACN; Workers Compensation knows has a deeper connec- A section of the township pervisor Tunis G. Bergen at- Board 10 District Manager lic library on Ridge Boulevard Ridge. Auto Accident / No Fault; Attorney Cases at 72nd Street; and a fireboat tion to Bay Ridge than any of New Utrecht, Bay Ridge tended the meeting, but it was Josephine Beckmann was tak- “It’s important to take such display near the bay. 19th-century French compos- was at first called Yellow a local florist, James Weir, ing notes. a momentous occasion seri- FAMILY PLANS AVAILABLE FOR PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE “Each one of the events er. Hook. But after a strain of yel- who suggested the name Bay But that was just one of the ously,” said Gentile spoke- was very successful,” said Problem was, area music low fever sprang up in the Ridge, which members agreed day’s events. Earlier that morn- sman Scott Gastel. “There’s a 4th AVENUE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER General. “We were very stores didn’t have the sheet city, local leaders on Friday, on unanimously. ing, dozens joined Brooklyn lot of things that the commu- 8415 Fourth Avenue (718) 745-9045 pleased with the outcome. music in stock and so it had to Dec. 16, 1853, gathered at a Students from Fort Hamil- Postmaster Joseph Lubrano at nity of Bay Ridge can be Everything just worked out be ordered. On the morning of neighborhood meeting to vote ton’s drama department re-en- the Bay Ridge post office for proud of.” terrific. The weather for the the sesquicentennial, the day was fantastic and it just award-winning band played at made for a great celebration.” PS 187, returned to school for 8618 4th Ave. But it was the nightcap, at classes and left at 4:30 pm, Fort Hamilton High School, just before the sheet music ar- (bet. 86th & 87th Sts.) that attracted the biggest rived in the mail. Nonethe- crowd. Partygoers were greet- less, the medley, which began (718) 748-1977 FREE DELIVERY ed with spotlights that seem- with “Stayin’ Alive,” was French bistro flooded (718) 748-1918 (min. $10.00) ingly scratched the moon as pitch-perfect that night. they entered the school, which “They only had about an hosted a bash featuring the vo- hour and a half to practice,” By Jotham Sederstrom the review. sides a prix-fixe menu of six Leslie said that she’s been cal superlatives of Police Offi- said Oberle. “That’s hard for The Brooklyn Papers Leslie Bernat and her hus- courses, Jean Jacques’ special- baking homemade cookies for cer Danny Rodriguez, a his- any band to pull off — but band, Jean Jacques Bernat, ties include the Salade Ma- the holidays, too. Francophiles may be cry- chef and co-owner of the seille, a mixed-greens salad Jean Jacques said that the torical re-enactment skit and a they did it.” ing “Zut alors!” a French 50% OFF four-tiered cake that had atten- Though it’s not the oldest restaurant, said that besides filled with smoked salmon flooded basement wouldn’t exclamation of anger, after the wine, a computer, IRS fil- and crab legs, and a fois gras keep him from cooking, dees’ mouths watering. of Brooklyn’s 50-plus neigh- learning that the wine cellar Roll or Councilman Vincent Gen- borhoods (at 367, Flatlands ings, Montblanc pens and vin- hamburger. which he did a lot of on the tile, a Fort Hamilton HS alum- is), the constantly morphing of a popular Bay Ridge tage Bridget Bardot posters But the 3-year-old bistro is day of the flood. Handroll Only bistro and patisserie was were all ruined. 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to Brooklyn. of the busiest and most congest- and their surrounding neighbor- But not like this...not with ed locations in Brooklyn. Be- hoods. large office towers obscuring tween buses, delivery trucks, Are we now to meekly step the Williamsburg Bank Build- ambulances, livery vans, cars back and let all our hard work Residents slam Nets plan ing and it’s timeless timekeeper and the collection of subway be stolen from us? I think not! of a clock that all Brooklynites lines, plus the Long Island Rail- Look at the long picture. The The following form letter Arena in Coney within site of it use to pace their road Brooklyn station all meet- real estate taxes, sales taxes, neighborhood feel. lives. ing there, you can barely get payroll taxes already paid by was received by The Brooklyn To the editor: Papers in several emails re- • Did you grow up with a ...not with Bruce Ratner and across the street safely, without the residents of this area are I’m a faithful reader of the LETTERS stadium in your backyard? Frank Gehry pontificating fear of being hit. And this is something you can count on. garding the Dec. 15 article Brooklyn Paper. But I have to headlined “Arena Set for How about an airport? about what life in Brooklyn with the addition of DOT traffic Tax abatements take money disagree with your support of a agents trying to make some Nets”: dreams of yours — to be • I like Frank Gehry too, but should be like. away from a city that is already new arena along Atlantic Ave. I Ratner can sense out of the chaos, to no Brooklyn Boro Prez, and to see this is not Bilbao [in Spain]. I ...not with the greatest act of in dire financial straits. Bad To the editor: live on Pacific St. in Boerum avail. expect fight a “major league” team here. hope you and Bruce Ratner community vandalism since idea, bad financial planning. I’m writing to express my Hill. Can you imagine the auto- To build a sports center there To the editor: Your legacy may very well make it to the bank on time. Robert Moses’ heyday. — Laura J. Taylor, opposition to the proposed sta- mobiles going home along Pa- will not benefit the neighbor- It is sickening to see how our be to lose the first, because of — Irvin Glassman, …and not with the public Prospect Heights dium on Flatbush and Pacific in cific at 11 pm, horns tooting as Prospect Heights expenditures that will tax our hood. The construction work Brooklyn. The stadium and we try to sleep? elected representatives com- the second. pletely disregard the communi- city’s already empty coffers. will be performed by men and a Name LIE for multimillion-dollar office com- At least a hundred or so fami- We will fight to the last in- ties they are charged with repre- Marty, how No one who honestly be- few women, that most likely do plex will irrevocably destroy lies will lose their homes in junction, the last hearing, the Tubman senting as they bow down to lieves in the treasures of Brook- not live in the neighborhood. Prospect Heights that will be tak- last lawsuit, the last home, the could you? To the editor: the inimitable character of this developers like Ratner. Our lyn could so gleefully support The jobs offered by the sports en by the city to give to Ratner? last bulldozer blockade. And if To the editor: I am opposed to the renaming neighborhood, and will lead to community will not stand for this project. center will probably be mini- The project appears to be a for some reason this “Yuck There’s a line between healthy of streets with businesses and the eviction of over 1,000 peo- this, and Ratner can be assured Brooklyn, at its core, is a mum wage, franks, popcorn ple under eminent domain. very large, tall lump set among Yards” does happen, the name boosterism and thoughtless, cav- and beer sellers. This will not residences (“Fulton Street fight” of a fight. we will remember in infamy, alier politicking. vast and complex latticework of The Brooklyn Papers, Nov. 24). I didn’t think private proper- the brownstones? — John Nevin, Prospect Heights people who live where we live help to raise the lifestyle of the ty could be seized by the gov- Send the Nets to Coney Is- much like Walter O’Malley’s, Brooklyn Borough President neighborhood! I feel these people should not be will be Marty Markowitz — he Marty Markowitz’s support of because we love it, and more- burdened with an address change ernment in order to benefit a land — not in the middle of Don’t sell us over, because we prefer it to In addition, those homes, rich private developer with con- Brownstone Brooklyn. sold out Brooklyn, and for Bruce Ratner’s Nets arena proj- schools and businesses that will when they haven’t moved. But I out, Marty what, a ball club and a profit? ect indicates one of two things: Manhattan. As Ratner’s soul- see no reason why highways nections — Patricia S. Smith, Boerum Hill To the editor: less Atlantic Center buildings be removed using the cry of (Mr. Bruce Ratner went to — Paul Sheridan, • That Mr. Markowitz has eminent domain, are the very can’t be renamed. A local exam- B-ball fan The following is a copy of a Prospect Heights been so seduced by the return prove, this new project will ple is the renaming of the Inter- law school with Governor Pata- letter I sent to Brooklyn Bor- bring the worst aspects of Man- reason why this neighborhood ki and is closely allied with knocks arena of a major-league team to our was chosen. In the past 17 borough Parkway to the Jackie ough President Marty Mark- Questions for borough that he’s tossed all rea- hattan to Brooklyn — conges- Mayor Bloomberg). To the editor: years, the value of homes, busi- Robinson. owitz: Markowitz son out the window, or tion, cold edifices, monuments So I propose that the Long Is- The stadium construction, in- Please let it be known that to those who would use our nesses and cooperative apart- You have replied to me that To the editor: • Mr. Markowitz is a hyp- land Expressway be renamed the frastructure investment, and many of us Brooklyn basketball borough but not live here and ments in this neighborhood has it was much to soon to discuss What are the middle-class to ocrite whose constant celebra- Harriet Tubman Expressway. public services allocation will fans strongly oppose the Nets love it, and the crass destruction risen as much as 300 percent. the fate of your neighbors do when state and local govern- tion of the wonderful fabric of There is even a precedent for re- not be funded by the Nets, but moving to our borough because of lives, buildings and fabrics Some of the buildings were around the Atlantic Terminal ment sell them out? I live in the Brooklyn — its beautiful naming major state highways. by our tax dollars. Automobile the plans for the new stadium directly connected to the built by renowned architects. area, and this horror of an are- wake of Mr. Ratner’s proposed wealth of neighborhoods, peo- The New York State Thruway traffic will clog our streets and will force many of our friends Brooklyn of the past. The quality of life has im- na. Net’s stadium in Brooklyn. If ples, cultures and classes — has has the formal name of the Gov- the bridge-and-tunnel contin- out of their homes. The devel- Now I hear your buddy Rat- That includes the Brooklyn proved, people who before only gent will uglify [sic] our bars this project is realized, I and my been exposed as a trite, empty considered Manhattan the fit ernor Thomas E. Dewey opers are lying about how ner has unveiled an actual mod- rhetoric. of Mr. Markowitz’s past. This and restaurants. wife will be evicted from our borough to live in, are now Thruway. So why not give the many people will actually be el, along with eminent domain It’s hard to fathom that a is not idle nostalgia. Brooklyn We do not need a billionaire displaced. For close friends first home. Perhaps you will be moving to Brooklyn in droves, LIE a formal name? plans for private property, in- able to buy beer, a hot dog, or a man so pro-Brooklyn as Mr. ebbs and flows, gentle folds and developer to make this neigh- who have put everything into buying and improving property — Don Wiss, Park Slope cluding many residences, to bobbing head sports figure on Markowitz would fail to con- bold lurches, the pulse and evo- borhood “liveable.” buying their dream homes lo- make way for something that is the very spot where I currently demn the team of developer lution of this dazzling urban — Chris Kubick, Jamil cated, exactly where the pro- not a public necessity (like a live. No doubt Brooklyn will be Bruce Ratner and architecht landscape. The Brooklyn of the Ibrahim, Margaret Gordon, posed stadium will be built, this road, or a hospital, or a bridge) better off by evicting more of Frank Gehry’s casting of their past is the Brooklyn of the fu- Liviya Thoreson, Meredith is devastating. but a corporate bail-out, with the vanishing middle class. arena/commerical/housing proj- ture. Kaufman, Rashid Kysia, Bree Thanks for listening and public funding to boot! Well at least the rich will get ect as “this opportunity to make Bruce Ratner’s vision is the Are you Picower, Peter R. Peacock Jr., please spread the facts. Is it too soon NOW, Marty? richer, the city will get more a neighborhood from scratch.” Manhattan of the present. Kate Ryan and Diane Field — Ryan Monihan, Park Slope You have talked about two revenue, and deals will be Prospect Heights is a fine It’s hard to believe Mr. made behind closed doors with neighborhood — my wife and I Markowitz, of all people, is Suffering from the a handshake and a wink. lived here for 12 years, and we hell-bent on making the same GAY FRIENDLY BROOKLYN MEDICAL PRACTICE All of that aside, I pose the know families on our block mistake as Wagner and Moses following Danger Signs? following questions to Marty (Prospect Place between Carl- all those years ago — gutting • General Male Health Issues Markowitz from whom I would ton and Vanderbilt) who’ve Brooklyn’s soul in the momen- like a personal response in writ- been here for generations. It is tary allure of developers’ dol- COMPREHENSIVE HIV CARE INCLUDING: ing. If Mr. Markowitz has the the very essence of Brook- lars and sports franchise seduc- Lower Back Pain • Shoulder Pain tion. Brooklyn has always • Hormone Replacement • Nutritional and ability to take my home, I think lyn...people of different races, Headaches • Neck Pain • Dizziness he owes me an explanation in cultures and ages. It is bor- rebounded from the short-sight- • Lipodystrophy Psychological Support the paper in which these ques- dered by three legendary edness of the yesteryear, the • Wasting Syndrome • Case Management tions are published: Brooklyn thoroughfares — cavalier condescension of polit- ical leaders of the past.  • Salvage Therapy • Legal Aide • If the plans you endorse in- Flatbush, Atlantic and Eastern
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He Associated Press ments of each of the designs statement on Tuesday. “Howev- Since the designs went on that each of the eight designs Jonas Coersmeier, includes an stays in the background and performs effortlessly and beautiful- The eight finalists in the they felt the designs failed to er, they said, they lack a vivid public display, professionals drew more “dislike” than open-air structure with cathe- ly. Rudy Riska is Joe DiMaggio.” competition for a World do more than memorialize the connection to the impact of the and other New Yorkers have “like” comments in the work- dral-like vaults and a glass And Riska knew the Yankee Clipper, too. Over the years, approximately 3,000 people attacks beyond the victims.” similarly criticized the eight fi- shops. walkway overhead; and DiMaggio would sometimes take a room at the Downtown Ath- Trade Center memorial have who were killed in the 1993 The Municipal Art Society nalists, which were selected “Dual Memory,” by Brian “Lower Waters,” by Bradley generated lukewarm respon- letic Club. One night, DiMaggio wanted to see the movie attack on the World Trade has been collecting public from more than 5,000 entries. Strawn and Karla Sierralta, in- Campbell and Matthias Neu- “Goodfellas,” so he and Riska took a limousine to a theatre in ses from the public, with Center and the Sept. 11, 2001, comment on the designs as The Municipal Art Society cludes a private area for fami- mann, contains a sloping park Greenwich Village. none of the designs emerging attacks in New York, Pennsyl- part of its Imagine New York said that three of the designs lies to mourn their loved ones and a garden within the foot- “We sat in the back and weren’t noticed, but when the movie as a clear favorite. vania and Washington, D.C. project, receiving Internet — “Dual Memory,” “Passages at the bedrock and represents print of the trade center’s was over, Joe started lecturing a man in the seats in front of him After collecting more than “People felt that the designs comments from 15,000 people of Light: The Memorial victims with thousands of light south tower. for bringing his two young teenagers to the movie, because the 15,000 responses, the Munici- as a whole adequately respect and feedback from participants Cloud” and “Lower Waters” portals in a pool of water; Respondents said that the movie had profanity in it, and Joe couldn’t stand profanity,” said pal Art Society said it found and honor the victims of the at- in six workshops in New York, — had the highest rate of ap- “Passages of Light,” by Gisela eight designs were “too archi- Riska. that while people liked ele- tacks,” the society said in a New Jersey and Connecticut. peal. But the group also found Baurmann, Sawad Brooks and tectural” and that they were not “To diffuse the situation, I said to the man, ‘This is Joe specific enough to the 16-acre DiMaggio.’ Well, everyone in the theater started to say, ‘Joe lower Manhattan site. DiMaggio! Joe DiMaggio!” And they started to rush towards Joe for autographs. We had to run to our car that was waiting out- rently, truck routes in the area additional summonses. said was intentionally sched- side. Then he was mad at me, but he got over it. are along Seventh Avenue, In one day, he said, agents uled in the thick of the holiday “I think he was an enigma because on the one hand he want- 86th Street, 92nd Street and stopped 26 trucks near the in- season by the DOTto discour- ed adulation, and on the other hand, he wasn’t comfortable with TRUCKS… it.” 65th Street. tersection of Fort Hamilton age a large turnout. Continued from page 1 Bay Ridge Community Coun- “We want you to save our and Bay Ridge parkways that While many weren’t aware TOW Rudy is also well acquainted with the former Brooklyn nesses and drivers to under- cil, brought supporters to the parkways,” Cassara said to the had strayed from local truck of Mak’s death, or that the ac- Dodgers players, too, although he did not root for the team as a stand why problems such as meeting who held placards DOTrepresentatives. “This is routes, but only five were pe- cident involved a truck that Continued from page 1 kid. “I hated the Dodgers,” says Riska. “The kids in my neigh- borhood were Giants fans and Ebbets Field was foreign territory traffic congestion and related that read: “No Commercial very, very important to us.” nalized. had strayed from its route, “We’re very sorry that it Traffic on Parkways.” Police have stepped up en- The other 21 were able to elected officials used the inci- happened,” said Sherry to us. issues occur. But Riska later came to love the Dodgers. Likewise, the public meet- A key concern for many forcement since Nov. 1, when provide proof that they were dent to drive home their long- Ucelli, wife of the owner was that the DOTwould in- a law drafted by state Sen. making deliveries off the truck held concerns over the grow- of S&F Towing Services “I never hated them as people, just as a team,” he says. ings held in all five boroughs “And now I’ve come to really care for them as men, and they have provided the firm and crease the number of truck Marty Golden went into effect route. ing problem in Bay Ridge. on Staten Island. “It was a routes in the area. Pointing to that increased the fines drivers “The vast majority are legit- “The proliferation of trucks care for each other, all of them. For years, Riska had the the Transportation Department pure accident.” the recent Grand Central Park- receive for straying from truck imate,” said Pontillo, who not- barreling through our streets Ucelli claims that Downtown Athletic Club sponsor reunions for the former with a full docket of communi- way Pilot Program, which routes. ed that the 68th Precinct em- underscores the danger this Gilley’s brakes had gone Brooklyn Dodgers. Many of them, like Carl Erskine, Duke ty concerns. makes the Queens highway Deputy Inspector Matthew ploys three traffic enforcement poses to our community, and out and also said that there Snider, Clem Labine and Pee Wee Reese , lived in Bay Ridge Though last Thursday’s another truck route, Bay Ridge Pontillo, commanding officer agents patrolling the area dur- in this unfortunate circum- weren’t any signs on during their seasons with Brooklyn. One former Dodger, Joe meeting was open to six com- residents voiced concern that of the 68th Precinct, said that ing the day and two at night. stance that danger resulted in a Fourth Avenue stating Pignatano, a current golfing buddy of Rudy, lives in Bay Ridge munity boards in Brooklyn, the Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton following the passage of that “In practical terms, the truck tragic loss of life,” said Coun- whether or not the street now. roughly covering the western and Belt parkways would also legislation, enforcement agents route only applies to trucks cilman Vincent Gentile. “We was a truck route. Truck Riska and his wife of 41 years, Lorraine, still live in Bay half of the borough, nearly all become truck routes. with the Brooklyn South Task that are passing through.” in the community have routes in the area are locat- Ridge, and Riska’s daughters, Elizabeth and Barbara, and his of the attendees were from Transportation Department Force helped patrol parts of The tow truck tragedy lent worked to address this issue, ed on Seventh Avenue, four grandchildren, Brian, Emma, Jessica and Kristin all live in Bay Ridge. Bob Cassara and representatives responded that Bay Ridge, resulting in more an air of urgency to the poorly but more enforcement is al- 86th Street, 92nd Street Brooklyn. Peter Killen, members of the they have no such plans. Cur- stops, although not necessarily attended meeting, which critics ways needed.” and 65th Street. He has also been out to Keyspan Park to see the Cyclones. “They remind me of my own minor league days,” says Riska, “everyone trying so hard.” That last phrase, “trying so hard” can well be said of Rudy Riska. dents in Brooklyn for Novem- culate a memo to other Assem- is, that as I read the [Virginia] meanor, than a swastika or a star ber, ranging from swastika graf- bly members that outlines the decision last term, there would or a cross shouldn’t change the fiti to slashed tires to vandalized proposal. have to be intent. And that intent penalty. It can’t depend on the SWASTIKA… synagogues. In November 2002, But in the wake of a Virginia would have to be targeting a spe- viewpoint it displays.” Continued from page 1 ing on West Fourth Street at the citywide total was only 10. court decision earlier this year cific individual or group rather Shortly after introducing the the Jewish high holy day of 65th Street, in Bensonhurst. A “Every year there tends to be involving cross burnings, consti- than a class of people.” legislation, Colton, who co-spon- similar incident had occurred on a little spike during the holiday tutional law experts warn that In the case of Virginia vs. sored a bias-bill two years ago, NORMAN… Yom Kippur, in October, tires season, but this is uncharacteris- Colton’s legislation could in- Black, judges twice ruled that held what he called an emer- have been slashed on some 40 Nov. 30, at a residence at 1535 Continued from page 1 tic,” said Joel Levy, New York fringe on First Amendment symbols of hate were only pun- gency meeting at his office on cars in Borough Park, Crown Shore Parkway in Bath Beach. regional director for the ADL. rights. ishable if intended to be intimi- Kings Highway in Gravesend slapped with a 22-count indictment. Heights and most recently “These symbols that we’ve chosen, the swastika and burn- “Those numbers are very, very Paul McMasters, First Amend- dating. Donna Lieberman, exec- following the upswing of hate The charges, part of District Attorney Charles Hynes’ Sheepshead Bay, all neighbor- ing cross, this is not speech,” unusual and I would attribute ment ombudsman at the First utive director of the New York crimes in his district. Nearly 20 probe into the sale of Brooklyn judgeships, claim Norman hoods with large orthodox Jew- said Colton. “This stands for them to a global epidemic of Amendment Center, in Virginia, Civil Liberties Union, said that, community and religious leaders, and Feldman strong-armed judicial candidates into using spe- ish populations. fear and violence, and because anti-Semitism.” pointed to the Virginia Supreme as is, the Colton legislation not all of whom are Jewish, at- cific vendors and threatened to pull their endorsement of can- Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, on they’re universally accepted as The Colton legislation was Court ruling in March, which, won’t fly. tended. didates if they didn’t comply. East Ninth Street, in Midwood, such they are not examples of introduced in the Assembly on he said, could effectively quash “The cardinal principal for The consensus, Colton said, This indictment is the second for the nine-term Crown meanwhile, was marked with speech in my opinion.” Dec. 8 and will likely be as- Colton’s legislation. First Amendment law is that you was that police needed addition- Heights assemblyman, who appeared in good sprits and well- two swastikas in November. The Anti-Defamation League signed to a committee in Janu- “This law would have to be can’t have a different set of rules al resources to combat hate healed as always in a brown pinstripe suit. On Dec. 4, a swastika was (ADL), a 90-year-old organiza- ary when the Legislature goes crafted very carefully to pass for the content of speech,” said crimes, including undercover “My attorney has it covered and I have all the faith in the carved into a wooden fourth- tion that fights anti-Semitism, back in session. Before then, constitutional muster,” said Mc- Lieberman. “It seems that if a pe- agents to monitor crimes like criminal justice system,” Norman said as he was leaving the floor apartment door in a build- reported 21 anti-Semitic inci- however, Colton said he’ll cir- Masters. “The fact of the matter nal statute made graffiti a misde- the recent tire slashings. courtroom.

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EVENT Tree of life After your heirloom ornaments and twinkling lights have been stripped from your Christmas tree, bring the withering reminder of too much food and cheer to the 11th annual holiday tree recycling event at Prospect Park on Jan. 3. From 10 am to 3 pm, giant wood chip- pers, stationed at Third Street and Prospect Park West, will transform your holiday tree into life-giving mulch for the park’s grounds and neighboring gardens. (Or you can also take your share of free (718) 834-9350 The Brooklyn Papers’ essential guide to the Borough of Kings December 29, 2003 mulch by bringing a shovel and container or garbage bags.) The Park Slope Civic Council will reward you for your efforts with hot chocolate — if you bring your tree after noon. Trees can also be dropped off at any of the park’s entrances where they will be collected for chipping. For more information, call the Prospect Park Alliance at (718) 965-8999. — Lisa J. Curtis

Bubbly 101 EVENT Wine experts give tips for buying the best Callan / Tom champagne for New Year’s Eve Papers File The Brooklyn By Tina Barry Grand display for The Brooklyn Papers Forget Times Square … if you haven’t already. ew sounds put a more exuberant ending As the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, on the year than the “thonk” of a cork leave your champagne flutes behind and head to popping from a bottle of chilled cham- Prospect Park where fireworks will be bursting out F Mango / Greg pagne. Yet nothing can dampen a mood from the Long Meadow. faster than raising a flute to one’s lips and Chrysanthemums, peonies and weeping willows tasting bitter or overly sweet champagne. will light up the night sky as part of the annual 20- If only choosing a great bottle of bubbly minute display. was as effortless as drinking one. Walk into For the agoraphobic with friends in high places any liquor store, especially during the holi- — and those wishing to stay close to their grog — days, and you’ll be faced with shelves full of Papers File The Brooklyn Park Slope rooftops can offer stunning views. champagne. For everybody else, head to Grand Army Plaza. How do you make a selection? In stock this season are bottles priced be- Organizers also recommend gathering at en- tween $9 and $125. trances to the park at Garfield Place and Third From still to bubbly At $9, Savoie suggested Charles de Fere, Street. All champagnes are sparkling wines, but a Brut she described as “light yet rich, full- For the past 24 years, the park has sponsored not all sparkling wines are champagne. The bodied and fruity.” the event, which usually attracts anywhere from word “champagne” is applied when the “No one will be disappointed,” she said. 6,000 to 10,000 spectators. (The park took a one- grapes are harvested from the vineyards of “It’s a popular champagne among my cus- year hiatus in 2001 and offered a laser show in- Champagne, a region in France that lies tomers.” stead when former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani northeast of Paris, and made according to For $25, Montaudan Brut is crisp and full- banned fireworks in New York City following strict guidelines followed by the wineries of bodied, she said. Sept. 11.) that region. “It received 92 points from Wine Specta- “It’s a perfect way to welcome the New Year, The making of sparkling wine follows tor Magazine,” she adds. Brooklyn style,” said Borough President Marty similar winemaking techniques, but cannot Louis De Sacy, also a Brut, at $30, made Markowitz, the unofficial cheerleader of Brooklyn be labeled champagne if the estate isn’t situ- from half Pinot Noir grapes and half and co-sponsor of the event. This year’s $7,500 tab ated in the Champagne region. (Several Chardonnay is “elegant,” said Savoie, noting is also being picked up, in part, by Keyspan Ener- American wineries are legally allowed to la- that for the splurge, Clicquot La Grand gy. bel their product champagne, but their wines Dame, a 1995 Brut, is “great champagne” Fearless spectators who insist on driving on Dec.

cannot be sold in Europe.) Mango / Greg that comes in a beautiful gift box for $125. 31 are being asked to park along Flatbush Avenue. The Champagne region’s cold climate Joe DeLissio, wine director at the River And those taking public transportation can board forces growers to pick grapes before their nat- Cafe, on Fulton Ferry Landing, and author of the 2 or 3 subways to Grand Army Plaza, the Q to ural yeast has matured enough to convert the “The River Cafe Wine Primer” (Little Seventh Avenue, or the B41 or B69 buses. grapes’ sugar into alcohol. The short growing Brown, 2000), suggests sparkling wine as an For more information, call the Prospect Park

season necessitates the addition of sugar. Papers The Brooklyn option to authentic champagne. Alliance at (718) 965-8999 or visit the Web site at The bottled, pressed grape juice sits until All that sparkles: Toast the new year with a fine champagne or try one of the Two sparkling wines from vineyards in www.prospectpark.org. — Deborah Kolben spring’s warmer temperatures generate a sec- sparkling wines from California, Spain or Italy recommended by River Cafe wine di- California that DeLissio describes as “full- ond fermentation called Methode champ- rector Joe DeLissio (at right). bodied with an elegant finish” are Roederer enois. The second fermentation creates car- Estate Brut selling for approximately $22, bon dioxide, now trapped in the bottle, hence and Schramsberg for around $30. The north- the bubbles and sparkles. champagnes will have the date marked on Bubbly, in Park Slope, and past president and ern California Roederer is the first sparkling GIFTS Champagne is blended with only three the bottle’s label and are generally more ex- former national education director of the wine to be produced by the 200-year-old, grapes — Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and pensive than non-vintage bottles. Sommelier Society, in Manhattan, where he family-owned, Champagne-region vintner Chardonnay: each grape adds its own charac- Brut is the driest of the champagnes and teaches, offered this: “Go with quality.” A Champagne Louis Roederer. ter. The Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier add the most popular; Sec is sweeter. Doux is the quality champagne has a “clean, crisp acidity The sparkling wines of Spain, called Cava, Dog-gone cute depth, richness of flavor and lend a soft, silky sweetest of the champagnes, usually served and a good balance of fruit on the nose and do not follow the champagne model as close- mouth feel. The Chardonnay grape adds as a dessert wine. the palate,” he said. ly as the California producers, “But they’re With everyone tot- lightness and finesse. When the skin remains on the Pinot Noir Siegfried estimated the price of a decent still a good product,” Delissio says. A bottle ing around their Blue- Many champagne bottles are not marked grape during fermentation the champagne is bottle of champagne at anywhere from $25 to of Marques de Alella will run about $10. berries and Palm Pilots with a year, which allows the vintner to blend tinged pink and labeled Rose. (The tint of pink $275. Asti, or Asti Spumante, from Italy, is fizzy wouldn’t it be cool to grapes harvested over an extended period of does not mean the champagne is sweet the “The cost,” said Siegfried, “reflects the hard and sweeter than the others. A bottle of have one of those retro time. way a non-sparkling rose wine sometimes is.) labor that goes into creating a bottle of cham- Moscato d’Asti at Big Nose Full Body runs wall calendars? And A vintage bottle of champagne is produced pagne.” $14 and is best served with dessert. more importantly, why when a particular year’s harvest yields a Ask the experts For the holidays, Siegfried is stocking Prosecco, an Italian sparkling wine from not buy a 2004 calendar grape with an exceptional character. Vintage Darrin Siegfried, owner of Red, White and champagne at all price levels. He suggested a Italy’s Veneto region, is light and fruity on that will make Brooklyn Paul Goerg Blanc de Blanc at $25 that “beat the nose, and has a pleasantly bitter taste. Big a better place to live? out older, more well known wineries in taste Nose Full Body carries Zardetto Prosecco, a The Fort Greene tests,” adding, “there’s an excellent balance of full-bodied brut, for $13. Park Users and Pets So- flavors. Not too acid.” Rick Landy who manages Michael-Towne ciety (PUPS) has just Where to shop Siegfried recommends Veuve Clicquot Wines & Spirits, in Brooklyn Heights, stocks released their adorable calendar featuring 12 months ($50), and Krug ($100) saying, “There’s no champagne at all price points. He’s certain of furry pin-ups, including February’s duo Sierra Big Nose Full Body, 382 Seventh Ave. at 11th Street in Park Slope, (718) finer champagne on the market.” that this year the Champagne Louis Roederer (left) and Jed (pictured), 2-year-old rat terriers. 369-4030 Pat Savoie, proprietor of Big Nose Full Cristal will sell out at $170, because it sold Proceeds from calendar sales, $10 each, support Body, also in Park Slope, gave similar advice. out the year before. the PUPS fund for park-related necessities such as Michael-Towne Wines and Spirits, 73 Clark St. (entrance on Henry Street) in “Many of the smaller estates make a high- For $25, Landy thinks Nicolas Feuillatte trash cans and other improvements and the annual Brooklyn Heights, (718) 875-0590 quality champagne,” which she described as Brut is worthwhile. Taittinger Brut is popular PUPS Halloween dog costume contest, according to “dry, elegant with small bubbles.” at $30 and gift sets of Laurent-Perrier Brut, Kath Hansen, a PUPS spokeswoman. Red, White & Bubbly, 211-213 Fifth Ave. at Union Street in Park Slope, (718) Savoie’s customer is price-conscious but that include two champagne flutes, are sell- For more information about the calendar, visit 636-9463 will sometimes splurge on an expensive bot- ing well at $32, he says. www.fortgreenepups.org or e-mail calendar@ tle for an important celebration or gift giving. That calls for a toast. fortgreenepups.org. — Lisa J. Curtis

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Visa) Entrees: $8.95-$29.95. Eamonn’s Your first impression of Cono & Sons O’Pescatore will be one of elegance, 174 Montague St. at Clinton Street, evoked by crisp white tablecloths with (718) 596-4969 (AmEx, DC, Disc, napkins pointing heavenward, black MC, Visa) Entrees: $10.95-$18.95 lacquered chairs and a beautiful tile Eamonn’s simply has it all: a decor floor. As the name suggests, this is a that is timeless and comfortable, an New Year’s eats place for serious seafood and Italian enclosed sidewalk cafe, an active and cuisine enthusiasts. friendly bar, an upstairs dining room that can accommodate private par- Start the new year right with dinner Signature dishes include the Conta- ties up to 50, and something on the dina, a mouthwatering mixture of menu that everyone will like. You’ll veal, sausage, beef and chicken, pre- find a large selection of salads, sand- pared with peppers, mushrooms and wiches, hearty entrees and Eamonn’s at one of these Brooklyn restaurants potatoes ($39.99 for two or more) and traditional fare like Irish sausage and the tornido di pesci — clams, shrimps, mashed potatoes with onion gravy or mussels, whiting, squid and filet of chicken pot pie. There is also a prix any restaurants offer special New Year’s Eve menus, Bay Ridge sole served with rice (also $39.95, for fixe dinner selection for $16.95, while others may close early. Call ahead to confirm at least two people). There’s some- which includes soup or salad, select Sushi thing for everyone: homemade hours of operation, dress code and if reservations are entree, dessert and coffee. Brunch at M 6819 Third Ave. at 68th Street, cavatelli, veal chops alla Cono, shrimp Eamonn’s runs 11 am to 3:30 pm, required to ensure a fun evening will be had by all. (718) 491-0662 (AmEx, MC, Visa) fra diavolo and fried scallops. Saturdays and Sundays. Entrees: $7.95-$17.95. Cappuccino and a traditional Italian New chefs Edmond Droz and Miguel dessert (cheesecake, spumoni and Alicia’s Cafe & Step into Bay Ridge Sushi and you’re Leon bring new delights to this more) ensure a happy ending. Five Front in another world — the hustle and Eatery French-Mediterranean cafe. Does 5 Front St. at Old Fulton Street, seafood bouillabaisse sound good? bustle of the busy neighborhood giv- (718) 625-5559 (AmEx, DC, Disc, 10 Columbia Pl. at Joralemon Or crab cakes in a rich saffron fumet ing way with each step inside. The Cousins II engaging sushi chefs will carve up MC, Visa) Entrees: $14-$18. Street, (718) 532-0069 (DC, Disc, with poached shrimp? There’s also 160 Court St. at Amity Street, (718) your favorites, including tuna, MC, Visa) Entrees: $13-$17. farfalle pasta with tuna, capers and 596-3514 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Park Slope’s 12th Street Bar & Grill tal- salmon, yellowtail, scallop, fluke, ent — co-owners Patty Lowry and Paul Owner Wayne Anderson opened zucchini. Then there’s always the old Entrees: $10-$20. Alicia’s, a bit off the beaten track, in standby, North Atlantic salmon mackerel, flying fish roe, crab stick Vicino — score big in DUMBO, com- and many more. Cousins II has come a long way from October 2001. Chef Sebastian wrapped in grape leaves, which is plete with warm service and a buzzing its first incarnation as Dem Bums, a bar Chaoiu’s fall-winter French-American pan-seared and served over saffron Of course, Bay Ridge Sushi hasn’t for- bar. Favorites like Prince Edward Island named after the Brooklyn Dodgers. menu is worth the trek down the end rice. Balzar also offers a weekend gotten all of the other Japanese mussels in a light curry broth appear Under the tutelage of co-owners — of Joralemon Street. It features roast- brunch menu, available from 11 am to treats and neither will you as you alongside new winter menu items like and cousins — Vincent Chesari and ed lamb loin with thyme flowers and 3 pm. Or try the $20 three-course select from their colorful menu. There grilled hanger steak in a port glaze and Robert Cardillo, this Cobble Hill bar sugar snaps, seared black Angus prix-fixe menu. Open daily. are many hand rolls, like the shrimp homemade ricotta and shitake mush- steak and roasted monkfish in a bor- tempura roll and the smoked salmon and restaurant has kept all the energy, room ravioli served in a light cream delaise sauce. Desserts include roll. Or try the pork with ginger enthusiasm and camaraderie that with a hint of truffle oil. Five Front also chocolate fondant cake with coffee Bar Tabac sauce, or maybe the seafood teriyaki makes Brooklyn the friendliest bor- serves one of the best burgers around! custard. Closed Mondays. 128 Smith St. at Dean Street, (718) with lobster. Just make sure to leave ough. Cousins II has 12 beers on tap, Free delivery in DUMBO. Weekend as well as imports, domestics and local 923-0918 (AmEx) Entrees: $12.50- room for the tempura green tea ice brunch. Open daily. cream! brews by the bottle; and all the finger- Alma $17.50. licking foods that go with them — 187 Columbia St. at Degraw Street, Look for the vertical maroon-and- Buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks and Gage & Tollner (718) 643-5400 (AmEx, MC, Visa) white sign of a motorcyclist to find Biscuit chicken fingers. Diners also enjoy 372 Fulton St. at Jay Street, (718) 875- Entrees: $10-$18. this French bistro offering a spacious 367 Flatbush Ave. at Sterling Place, burgers, salads, sandwiches and a 5181, www.GageandTollner.com dining room and bar area (big (718) 398-2227 (Cash only) Entrees: choice of entrees that includes grilled (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: $14.95- While the authentic, “non-Ameri- enough for a foosball table by the canized” Mexican food served at Alma $6-$16.50. New York shell steak, shrimp scampi $26.95 entrance). Brothers Georges and is amazing, it is the setting that will and chicken Marsala. Jacques Forgeois opened Bar Tabac, Biscuit, the barely year-old, Carolina- Gage & Tollner, an atmospheric take your breath away. Dine in the style barbecue restaurant is probably Brooklyn landmark that dates back named for the local French hangouts rooftop garden, which seats 40, and not the place to go if you’re on a diet; to 1879, features arched mirrors, red that sell cigarettes and lottery tickets, Convivium you’ll have Manhattan’s skyline at your the most popular items on the menu velvet wallpaper and brass, gas-lit with a dinner menu featuring lamb tabletop. Indoor seating is also avail- are the half-rack of ribs and the fried Osteria chandeliers. Restaurateur Joseph stew and chicken leg confit with able, and the comfortable, rustic din- half-chicken. There are also dry- 68 Fifth Ave. at St. Marks Avenue, Chirico took over in 1995 and com- ing room with wood interior, hand- honey-balsamic dressing. Top it off rubbed pork ribs, smoked chicken (718) 857-1833 (AmEx) Entrees for pletely restored the interior to its made chairs and hand-blown glass with one of their “diet busters”: and salmon, catfish sandwiches and original splendor. Whether you love Grand style: Ticket prices are steep for Grand Prospect Hall’s New Year’s Eve bash, but one: $13-$26. lamps also help make Alma a popular crème brulee or flour-less chocolate sides like red beans and rice, collard a great steak or you’re a seafood fan, destination. The tamales have been cake. greens, and cheese grits. All pastries the party goes on and on and on. Convivium Osteria, with its ocher- Gage & Tollner has what you’re crav- called the finest in the city, handmade Open into the early morning hours, are made fresh daily on the premises toned walls and rough-hewn tables, ing with old-fashioned, top-notch daily in a dazzling variety. Ancho rel- by Maio Martinez, who co-owns some communal, has a rustic Bar Tabac is a haven for late-night fried) and sauerbraten (beef that’s service. By the time the dessert cart leno, a large poblano pepper stuffed Biscuit with Josh Cohen. Call Biscuit Waterfront District, Bluestone Grill Mediterranean feel. Chef and owner noshers. They’re also open for lunch been marinated for several days and Chadwick’s is rolled to your table, you’ll be mak- with shredded beef, raisins and pep- for New Year’s Eve catering. opened on Sept. 5. The grill serves Carlo Pulixi has skipped around the and brunch (Saturdays and Sundays, then roasted). Cafe Steinhof offers five ing plans for your next visit. Free pers is a classic. comfort food like lamb chops, burg- Restaurant Mediterranean combining the flavors 11 am to 4 pm) with a drink menu of beers on tap and 10 bottled beers valet parking. ers and grilled Angus steak in big of Spain, Portugal and Italy on the refreshing tonics like the Panache from Austria, Germany, the Czech 8822 Third Ave. at 89th Street, Bistro St. portions with a French twist, thanks Convivium Osteria menu. Among the Archives (Sprite and beer) or Tango (grenadine to the South-of-France training of Republic and Britain, as well as wine. (718) 833-9855 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Grand and beer). Marks Visa) Entrees: $13-$29. tapas highlights are the seafood tapas 333 Adams St. at Tillary Street, (718) chef Christoff Gest. for two, Vermont quails with figs, and Prospect Hall 222-6543, www.marriott.com/nycbk 76 St. Marks Ave. at Flatbush “I did have to teach him how to cook Chef Russell Titland wowed the crowd “boquerones” or pickled anchovies. Carroll Garden at Brooklyn Eats at the New York (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: Bar Toto Avenue, (718) 857-8600 (AmEx, English fish and chips,” says owner Served during the week is the dessert 263 Prospect Ave. at Fifth Avenue, Marriott Brooklyn in October with his MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$20. Vanessa Whalen, a Briton who came Classic Dining pecorino cheese with eucalyptus (718) 788-0777, www.grandpros- $17-$32. 411 11th St. at Sixth Avenue, (718) Beef Wellington (the restaurant’s sig- Chic, but not overly self-conscious, to New York two years ago via San pecthall.com (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, The spacious restaurant of the New 768-4698 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: 155 Smith St. at Bergen Street, nature dish, which is served every honey. Miss it at your own risk. this Park Slope bistro serves innova- Francisco. Bluestone is a slate-like York Marriott Brooklyn hotel is ele- $6-$9. (718) 403-9940 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Saturday night). But you should make Visa) Prix fixe: $175 per person. blue rock that was once mined in this gant, with comfortable seating. tive French-American cuisine — skate Visa) Entrees: $4.75-$25.95. the trip to this 16-year-old Bay Ridge New Year’s celebrations at the Having formerly owned Luce at the with Roquefort sauce and watercress, neck of Brooklyn, which Whalen says Cucina Archives offers a wide variety of same spot, Pietro Sclafani and Kristen Ahhh, you have to love that new institution to try the rest of their menu. Grand Ballroom of the Grand beef cheeks braised with horseradish is a tribute to the Waterfront’s roots, 256 Fifth Ave. at Carroll Street, (718) Prospect Hall in Park Slope date seafood, pasta, poultry, beef and veg- Hallett decided to open Bar Toto to restaurant smell. Opened in Boerum From the pistachio-crusted rack of etable dishes for every taste. A typical- sauce and celery leaves. Excellent a neighborhood that also reminds 230-0711, www.cucinarestaurant.com back to the Gilded Age. Built in offer the neighborhood a more Hill in September, the brightly lit and lamb with Lyonnaise potato, sauteed ly hearty entree by executive chef selection of European and domestic her of her native Newcastle. The (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) 1892 for high society, the magnifi- dressed-down and inexpensive (all clean Carroll Garden Classic Dining spinach and fresh mint sauce, to the Walter Plender is the barbecued wines in the $20-$26 range. Saturday restaurant’s tranquil environs are cent triple-balcony ballroom is entrees under $10) dining option (also known as Salonike) refines diner 24-ounce T-bone steak with crispy Entrees: $8.50-$25. Australian rack of lamb on grilled and Sunday brunch. home to live DJs on Fridays and blue- home fries, it’s easy to see why this where the great Enrico Caruso sang than Luce. grass music on Sundays. food with a touch of elegance. Cucina has been named one of New polenta. Other indulgences include Traditional Greek and Italian dishes restaurant is a meat-lover’s dream. York’s top 50 restaurants in Zagat’s, opera and Fred and Adele Astaire the Sunday Champagne brunch. “We have not compromised on the Bluestone Grill accent a menu that’s already heavy on and named “one of the finest Italian danced. The New Year’s Eve gala food,” Sclafini says. The menu of pas- features a dance orchestra and 117 Columbus St. at Kane Street, Butta’ Cup the steaks, over-stuffed sandwiches Chickenbone restaurants in the city” by Time Out tas, burgers and paninis will lure young and seafood. Although heavier dishes entertainment, open bar, five-course Balzar (718) 403-7450, www.blue- 271 Adelphi St. at DeKalb Avenue, New York. But anyone who lives in families. And when “reverse happy rule, the menu also offers an assort- dinner and full Viennese hour, plus (718) 522-1669. (DC, Disc, AmEx, Cafe Brooklyn knows that. What is news is 60 Henry St. at Cranberry Street, hour” starts at 11 pm, the lights dim stonebarngrill.com (AmEx, Disc, ment of lower-fat options like buffalo breakfast to go. Festivities go to MC, Visa) Entrees: $9-$16. MC, Visa) Entrees: $11-$40. 177 S. Fourth St. at Roebling Street, that Cucina chef Michael Fiore has (718) 243-2010 (AmEx, DC, Disc, and the young, hip and professional meat burgers, steamed halibut and taken control of this contemporary 3:30 am. MC, Visa) Entrees: $15-$18. crowd takes over. Open nightly. A new edition to the Columbia Street Set in a Fort Greene brownstone, this salads. Open 24 hours. In addition to (718) 302-BONE. (MC, Visa) Entrees: $4-$15. Italian kitchen, offering delicious pas- seductive lounge is decorated with the standard menu, the diner will tas, grilled pizzas and variety of Henry’s End sexy leopard prints and vintage furni- serve an $18.95 prix fixe menu with Chef Brendan McDermott dishes out antipasti. Cucina also offers valet ture. Start with something spicy — 44 Henry St. at Cranberry Street, numerous entree options, like roast original, boldly flavored cuisine in this parking on Fridays, Saturdays and jerk wings or the Cantonese-style salt- low-key cafe with a hipster attitude. The Brooklyn Marriott presents a night that is sure to enchant you on turkey, leg of lamb, baked ham, tuna Sundays and a takeout annex. (718) 834-1776 (AmEx, DC, Disc, and-pepper jumbo shrimp. Chef and swordfish. Served with soup, Great for soup and sandwiches and MC, Visa) Entrees: $15.95-$22.95. New Year's Eve. Join us for an evening where you'll find an elegant Cheryl Smith’s “Asian soul” menu salad, dessert and a stuffed-mush- delicious dishes served with crusty, Located just a couple of blocks from includes customers’ favorites like the artisanal bread. The PMT is a sandwich dinner and a live jazz trio within the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. Join room appetizer. da’ Tommaso the Brooklyn Heights promenade, salmon Japanese, Lil’ Big Daddy’s featuring pancetta, mozzarella and Henry’s End, a casual neighborhood roasted tomato; the canellini bean and 1464 86th St. at Bay Eighth Street, us in Archives lounge for a champagne toast at midnight. Continue your fried chicken, sweet potato pie or restaurant, promises a wonderful Cebu truffle bruschetta tops thick grilled (718) 236-9883, www.tommaso- mixed berry crepes. But don’t limit meal and a cozy, romantic atmos- evening and take advantage of our deluxe guest room accommodations. slices of olive bread; and earthy, slow- brooklyn.com (AmEx, Disc, MC, 333 Adams Street • Brooklyn, NY 11201 yourself to just the food. Butta’ Cup’s 8801 Third Ave. at 88th Street, (718) phere. Chef-owner Mark Lahm cre- roasted salmon with wasabi aioli snug- Visa) Entrees: $10.50-$26.95. bar serves some of the coolest cock- 492-5095 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) ates entrees like chicken with pears, gles against a hearty, faintly sour, tails around and all-you-can-eat Entrees: $12-$24, pizzas: $9-$12. This polished Italian restaurant has walnuts, and blue cheese, and duck brunch on Sundays. “Blunch,” or pumpernickel baguette. (There’s even been serving Bensonhurst for over 35 Cebu offers a bar scene with dining. with wild mushrooms. Make sure to brunch and lunch, is served weekdays. a dessert sandwich — bittersweet years. Owner and chef Tommaso The menu is “continental infusion” — visit Henry’s End in the fall and win- $ * Garden seats available in season. chocolate on brioche, from the grill.) Verdillo offers a mouthwatering lots of salads, sauces and seafood. ter (October-March) for the Wild 359 menu featuring appetizers such as includes gratuity. Dishes range from fish and chips to Game Festival, where exotic cuisine Welcome the New Year Cafe Steinhof steak au poivre to blue point oysters. Cono & Sons grizolini di polenta (baked cornmeal like the herb-crusted elk and pepper- with gorgonzola cheese), frutta di crusted venison are legendary. Warm Deluxe overnight accommodations 422 Seventh Ave. at 14th Street, There’s also New Zealand rack of with a celebration that you’ll lamb with mashed potatoes and O’Pescatore mar caldo for two (half lobster, sea up with the New Orleans turtle soup (718) 369-7776 (AmEx, Disc, MC, scallops, shrimp and clams in garlic Five Course Gourmet Dinner for Two sauteed string beans. Open nightly. 301 Graham Ave. at Ainslee Street, with sherry. remember through 2004. Visa) Entrees: $9-$13. Weekend brunch. (718) 388-0168 (AmEx, DC, MC, sauce) and fresh foie gras sauteed Breakfast Buffet in Archives for Cafe Steinhof, named after a famous with orange peel and Calabrese Io Restaurant Two on New Year's morning park in Vienna, has a European feel — onions. There is something for every- a German “bier garten” with a hint of one on his equally extensive entree and Lounge For reservations, please call British pub. True to its cultural roots = Full review available at www.BrooklynPapers.com menu that features pastas, fish and 119 Kent Ave. at North Seventh (888) 436-3759 and the taste of owner Paul Goebert, meat dishes. Da’ Tommaso offers an the restaurant serves spaetzle (small Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American Express, DC= Diner’s Club, exhaustive list of wines from Italy as Street, (718) 388-3320, dumplings), schnitzel (meat that’s Disc= Discover Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card well as wines from the United States, www.iorestaurantandlounge.com, ✹ been dipped in egg, breaded and France, Spain and more. (MC, Visa) Entrees: $7.50-$20. A century has brought this Williams- Five Course Gourmet Dinner burg landmark a long way from the sailors tavern it once was. Furnished $99 with its original oak bar, the restau- WILLIAMSBURG’S FIRST rant opens up to a formal dining per person, including tax & gratuity. room with a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline and a lounge with Chilled Maine Lobster live salsa on Fridays and Saturdays. Seared Breast of Squab JAZZ & BLUES The primarily Italian dinner menu navigates pleasantly between home Choice of: V E N U E cooking and fine dining. Io also Sautéed Filet of Black Angus Beef offers separate lunch, weekend brunch and after-dinner menus along with Goose Liver Brussels Sprout MANHATTAN SKYLINE VIEW with tapas in the jazz lounge. Petals and Soufflé Potatoes Serving fine Italian Cuisine OR Jack’s ECLECTIC SOUTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE Parking is available. Dine in or take out. Filet of Chilean Sea Bass, Crayfish 519 Fifth Ave. at 13th Street, (718) and Caviar Beurre Blanc with - DON’T MISS THIS TUESDAY’S SPECIAL! 965-8675 (AmEx, MC, Visa) THURS.SUN.=LIVE MUSIC Entrees: $8-$15. Winter Vegetables Pearls Wine lover’s night – Any bottled wine on list 1/2 price RESTAURANT&LOUNGE Chef Mauro Gonzales cooks comfort FEATURING ITALIAN TAPAS All specials valid 5pm to 10pm excluding holidays classics served in a setting that A 2004 Sweet Surprise 119 KENT AVENUE@ N7TH makes diners feel at home. The Coffee, Tea & Petit Fours menu includes American and A 79¢ LIQUID LUNCH SPECIAL Mexican cuisines — crab cakes, 718.388.3320 shrimp tostada with guacamole and For dinner reservations, please call Opescatoré black beans, shrimp cappelini pri- (718) 222-6516 LUNCH • DINNER • BRUNCH Outdoor Garden Cono’s mavera with garlic virgin olive oil — 301 Graham Avenue (cor. Ainslie St.) (718) 388-0168 and decadent desserts like apple brown Betty with vanilla ice cream. *Price does not include tax. Williamsburg • • Open 7 days 11am-11pm Open daily. holiday Lighthouse Under New Management The cuts Tavern • Suckling pig and all prime meats A S • Crown Roast • Rack of Lamb • Leg of Lamb • Veal Roast ❄ PORK • Seasoned Pork Shoulder • Homemade Sausages Your Service STORE (chicken, veal, turkey, pork) The BEST Butcher Shop • Prime Ribs T ❆ • Aged Steaks: Fresh Mozzarella Made Daily Porterhouse, Shell Steaks %*&*Ø!! 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oil, cardamom, and za’atar from JRG Fashion North Africa. Popular dishes include Pier 116 Cafe chicken breast stuffed with goat 116 Smith St. at Pacific Street, (718) Celebrate cheese and fig and fennel crusted 260-8900 (MC, Visa) Entrees: $9-$18. 177 Flatbush Ave. at Pacific Street roast loin of pork. Salads and sand- New chef Kevin Roth has arrived at (718) 399-7079, (DC, Disc, MC, wiches for lunch and desserts include this traditional New England-style sticky walnut date cake or Visa) Entrees: $10-$20. clam shack in the former That Bar caramelized banana cardamom split. This Caribbean oasis blends owner location. He serves hot-baked clam J.R. Giddings’ twin passions for fash- dip with black bread while bar- New Year’s Eve ion and food. Expect dressed-up ver- Pacifico tenders pour mostly import beers, sions of West Indian favorites — cod- both bottled and draft. Or try the 269 Pacific St. at Smith Street, (718) fish and ackee gets reinvented here lobster rolls, clam rolls or calamari. as a tempura fish cake — or oxtail 935-9090 (Cash only) Entrees: $5-$13. Finish the meal with the surprisingly With a Sumptuous Five-Course Dinner at stew served with a side of rice and Pacifico serves authentic Mexican elegant Pop Tart ice cream sandwich- beans. As the name would suggest, food with a hip, yet reverential atti- es. There’s weekend brunch as well, Giddings hosts a fashion show in the tude. Opened by Jim Mamary (of featuring lobster and eggs with hol- cafe on the fourth Thursday of each Schnäck and La Rosa and Sons), landaise. Closed Mondays. month, and displays clothing from Pacifico’s inventive menu stuffs Marco Polo Ristorante local designers on mannequins shrimp into tamales, steams mussels throughout the space. On the first with beer and serrano chiles and Quercy Monday of each month, there are infuses pulled beef tacos with olive 242 Court St. at Baltic Street, (718) 345 Court Street (Corner of Union) liquor and wine tastings with live jazz. sauce. The interior should be mar- 243-2151 (Cash only) Entrees: $12- The cafe is open until midnight, veled at — between the wood floors, $24. Sunday-Thursday, and until 4 am, on votive candles and walls covered by Ooh la la — French food cooked by a Fridays and Saturdays. Mexican tiles, Pacifico could be a real Frenchman, and bien sur — of Make Reservations Early!

/ Greg Mango / Greg proper hacienda if it only had burros course — in Cobble Hill! Chef-owner tethered outside. Dinner served Jean-Francois Fraysse claims his cas- Lichee Nut nightly. Open for lunch Friday Call Now (718) 852-5015 162 Montague St. at Clinton Street, soulet (meat and bean stew) is “one through Sunday. of the best in the city.” Other classic downstairs, (718) 522-5565 (AmEx, country dishes include foie gras, rab- In our Private Upstairs Banquet Room MC, Visa) Entrees: $6-$12. Patois bit stew and beef bourguignon — This 22-year-old Brooklyn Heights The Brooklyn Papers The Brooklyn perfect comfort food for a cold win- 8:30pm to 2:00am Chinese restaurant has had several 255 Smith St. at Douglass Street, ter’s day. Quercy serves a prix-fixe locations, owners and chefs, but Smithwick’s bartender Sean Lundy spreads some cheer (718) 855-1535, www.patoisrestau- lunch and dinner Tuesdays through throughout has maintained the high on Smith Street. rant.com (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: Fridays, and dinner on weekends. quality that keeps customers coming $12-$19. Quercy offers weekend brunch, too, Champagne at Midnight, Bar Open All Night, back. Owner Jerry Shen has dedicat- This pioneering French bistro begun serving brioche French toast, ed himself to keeping the restaurant’s chocolate and spice. Mezcal’s also by chef-partner Alan Harding omelets or grilled lamb sausage with Coffee, Live DJ, Hats & Noise Makers fare authentic. Chef Eric Wu cooks in Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $12-$35. offers Mexican desserts like vanilla sparked the Smith Street restaurant sauteed apples. Closed Mondays. both Szechuan and Cantonese styles This historic restaurant continues to fried ice cream, which is ice cream revolution when it opened in Antipasto Speciale and prepares a broad spectrum of be a family favorite for Brooklynites as December 1997. The walls are dishes that include Cantonese-style well as a popular stop for tourists. covered with a cornmeal crust and Red Cafe Baked Clams, Oysters Rockefeller, Shrimps, Mushrooms & Mozzarella in Carozza then deep-fried. Of course, it would- papered in French newspaper col- beef short ribs and the house special Originally opened in 1935, the restau- lages. Two dining rooms offer diners 78 Fifth Ave. at St. Mark’s Place, Tortellacci di Magro — a generous plate of jumbo shrimp rant reopened its doors under new n’t be a fiesta without all of those great Mexican drinks from Mezcal’s a feeling of intimacy and eliminate (718) 789-1100 (MC, Visa) Entrees: sauteed with Chinese vegetables and management in 1995. A seafood long lines for a table. Chef Charles $14-$19. Tortellacci stuffed with Meat, Spinach, Ricotta, Topped with Parmigiano, Butter & Sage lichee nuts — which, by the way, are lover’s paradise, Lundy’s offers clams, tequila bar including fresh, lime juice Statelman’s signature dishes include Deep, ruby red walls set a mood at Lobster Thermidor not nuts at all, but sweet and succu- oysters, mussels, shrimp, soft-shell margaritas. They have another loca- garlic snails with puff pastry, steak Chef Mark Shenk’s Red Cafe that is lent fruit. crabs and lobster. They also offer a tion at 151 Atlantic Ave. at Clinton Lobster Gratinate with Mornay Sauce Street, (718) 643-6000. frites au poivre and coq au vin. A $20 part jazz and part kitsch. The sound- special Shore dinner: a whole lobster, prix fixe dinner is served 5:30-7:30 Mignonette di Manzo al Barolo half a roasted chicken, soup or salad, track features Etta James and Billie Lighthouse pm, Tuesday through Thursday. For a Holiday while portraits of famous Medallions of Beef sautéed with Shiitake Mushrooms in Barolo Wine and apple or blueberry pie with ice Michael’s romantic evening, request a table by cream. Plenty of ambience inside and Reds, from Karl Marx to Lucille Ball, Tulipano di Cialda con Frutta di Bosco Tavern Bar and 2929 Avenue R at Nostrand Avenue, the fireplace. Vegetarian offerings decorate the walls. His “new bistro” out. Lundy’s overlooks Sheepshead and Sunday brunch, too. Homemade Waffel Cup filled with Lemon Gelato, Fresh Berries, and Raspberry Sauce Grill Bay with its fishing boats and bustling (718) 998-7851, www.michaelsof- menu offers chicory salads with brooklyn.com (AmEx, Carte bacon lardons, burgers and sand- 243 Fifth Ave. at Carroll Street, population. Blanche, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Pearl Room wiches and entrees like horseradish- $125.00 per person; $75 per child under 12 years (718) 788-8070, www.lighthousetav- encrusted salmon with French lentils Entrees: $17-$30. All Major Credit Cards Accepted • Free Valet Parking ern.com (MC, V) Entrees: $7.95. Marco Polo 8201 Third Ave. at 82nd Street, and pecan-breaded chicken topped More than 35 years ago, Michael Visit Us on the Web at www.MarcoPoloRistorante.com This nautical-themed pub, which (718) 833-6666 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Ristorante Cacace opened a small pizzeria with See DINING on page GO 4 opened on Sept. 1, offers dining at Entrees: $12-$36. three tables and a takeout window. the bar, in cozy banquettes or on the 345 Court St. at Union Street, (718) This elegantly appointed, six-year- Today, his sons, Fred and John, pre- charming rear patio (weather permit- 852-5015, www.marcopoloris- old restaurant offers continental cui- side over an elegant restaurant with a ting). In addition to a variety of burg- torante.com (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, sine with an emphasis on fresh spacious dining room with linen-cov- Eat, Drink and be Merry! ers, Lighthouse Tavern offers staples seafood. Chef Bob Benson’s sesame Visa) Entrees: $16.95-$28.95. ered tables. A pianist plays every such as mozzarella sticks and chicken swordfish, fresh lobster and crab January - March One of Brooklyn’s most elegant din- night on a baby grand. Happy Holiday’s from Alicia’s Café fingers but distinguishes itself by ing rooms, Carroll Gardens’ Marco cakes are popular dishes. But Pearl offering several Costa Rican bocas, or Polo boasts valet parking, a formally The hot seafood antipasto for two Room also serves filet mignon, shell 2004 Catering bite-size appetizers: homemade dressed and knowledgeable waitstaff includes grilled octopus, calamari steaks, chicken and veal dishes, sal- enyucados (fried balls of yucca and a sophisticated menu that oreganato, shrimp scampi, baked ads and pastas. The cantaloupe- Special dough filled with ground beef and reflects the taste of its owner, Joe clams and mussels marinara. A deli- sized vanilla ice cream ball — fried cheese), ceviche, tortillas and more. Chirico, a veteran restaurateur. Marco cious cabernet sauce accompanies in banana bread — is a must-try Prices starting at Call for delivery. Polo has an Italian menu that includes juicy rack of lamb. Located on a quiet delight! $35 per person an array of hot and cold appetizers, street, Michael’s might have be one LouLou soups, salads, pasta, fish, chicken, of Brooklyn’s hidden treasures if Peter Luger veal, steaks and chops prepared by word hadn’t gotten out years ago — ––––––– 222 DeKalb Ave. at Clermont Chef Francesco Insingo. The dessert mostly from satisfied customers who Steak House OOK NOW Avenue, (718) 246-0633. (AmEx, return from all over the metropolitan B wagon offers pastries, cakes, tortes, 178 Broadway at Driggs Avenue, (718) MC, Visa) Entrees: $12.50-$19. area. Michael’s pastry shop and ice FOR fruits, sorbet and gelato. Marco Polo 387-7400. www.peterluger.com. is open for lunch and dinner. cream parlor are located across the LouLou has a cozy atmosphere with (Cash only) Entrees: $25-$30. MARTIN LUTHERN KING rustic tables, exposed brick walls and street. a lovely garden. The French menu This legendary Williamsburg steak- AND Mezcal’s house has been rated No. 1 in New focuses on seafood — seared Maine Oznot’s Dish BLACK HISTORY diver sea scallops with portobello 522 Court St. at Huntington Street, York for years. And for good reason. mushroom in a white wine cream (718) 237-2230 (AmEx, MC, Visa) 79 Berry St. at North Ninth Street, In a German beer hall setting, New MONTH EVENTS sauce, and garlic-braised monkfish Entrees: $8-$18. (718) 599-6596. (MC, Visa) Entrees: York’s best steaks are served here — principally Peter Luger’s famous over a butternut squash crepe served Chef Moises Gallardo specializes in $11-$20. ––––––– porterhouse — juicy, tender and deli- with sauteed spinach and creamy Built by owner Eric Baum’s own two fajitas — beef or chicken with onions cious. The restaurant also serves curry sauce. Also check for rabbit stew hands, Oznot’s Dish creates ambi- and peppers served sizzling on a broiled salmon and lemon sole, but if and beef bourguignon. Open daily. ence with lots of curves, tiles and mir- platter with rice and beans. Another you’ve made it this far, go for the On Mondays through Thursdays, they Mezcal’s favorite is mole poblano, rors. The cuisine is New Med- offer a free glass of wine with an steak and their signature German alicia’s chicken breast cooked in a dark iterranean — which means it’s a bit Crystal Manor fried potatoes! entree and a three-course, prix fixe brown sauce with four different kinds more flavorful for the American bar & lounge • café • restaurant menu ($19) Mondays through of peppers, plantains and hints of palate, with touches of lemon, truffle Unless, of course, you come before 3 Thursdays. Weekend brunch available pm. Then you can try one of the best eclectic american cuisine • casual atmosphere from 11 am to 3 pm. Ooo la la! deals in the city — the lunchtime-only Call 718-859-2141 • www.crystalmanor.net Luger Burger (order it with cheddar dinner tues-sun 6-11pm • brunch sat&sun 10am-4pm = Full review available at www.BrooklynPapers.com and the thick-cut bacon). One of the Lundy Bros. tastiest and juiciest around, it starts at 1901 Emmons Ave. at Ocean 10 Columbia Place bet State & Joralemon KENSINGTON Abbreviation Key: AmEx= American Express, DC= Diner’s Club, just $5.95. Oh, and the bar stocks a 1460 Flatbush Avenue, Avenue, (718) 743-0022, good selection of beers on tap and parties of 4 or more Disc= Discover Card, MC= MasterCard, Visa= Visa Card (718) 532-0050/532-0069 ••call for reservatons (Bet. Glenwood & Farragut Rd.) VALET PARKING AVAILABLE www.LundyBros.com (AmEx, DC, they make a mean martini.

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Continued from page GO 3 Sotto Voce serves lunch, dinner and by Susan brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. with Dijon mustard sauce. Serves din- Seating available both indoors in the ner Tuesdays through Sundays. Zagat rated Rosenthal light, airy dining room and outside Where to (weather permitting) in its sidewalk Don’t miss our feature on Relish cafe where diners happily gawk at the bustling Seventh Avenue shoppers. 225 Wythe Ave. at North Third The Food Network in January HURS EC OTHER The entrees include a wide range of T , D 25 Street, (718) 963-4546 (AmEx, MC, FIRST SATURDAY: Brooklyn Museum of Art pasta, fish, meat and chicken dishes. Christmas Day celebrates the season with movies, Visa) Entrees: $7.50-$17. Fusilli with four-cheese cream sauce is Vegetarian friendly! music and dance. Highlights include a New chef Gary Moran has helped re- legendary. End your meal with a Brooklyn Public Library System is Closed medieval street theater, classic European design Relish’s artful, yet modest homemade Sotto Voce dessert. (The CANDLE LIGHTING: Brownstone Brooklyn avant-garde films, gallery talks on menu. New dishes include the horse- tiramisu is excellent!) Open daily. celebrates the seventh night of European art and free waltz and polka radish-encrusted tuna with Chinese 718.857.1950 Hanukkah with the lighting of two giant lessons. Hands-on art family program broccoli in a shitake-tofu broth and Soul Spot menorahs, accompanied by live music, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Dance party spice-rubbed pork loin served with 195 Fifth Ave. between hot latkes and gifts for children. with music by the Vienna Festival white beans, escarole and pear but- 302 Atlantic Ave. at Smith Street, Downtown outside the state Supreme Orchestra from 9 pm to 11 pm. More. 5 ter. On New Year’s Eve, Relish will (718) 596-9933 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Union St.& Berkeley St. Court at Court and Montague streets, 5 pm to 11 pm. 200 Eastern Parkway. (718) serve a prix-fixe menu with a cham- Entrees: $4.95-$12.95. Park Slope pm; call (718) 596-4840. At Grand Army 638-5000. Free. pagne toast at midnight. Banumu Turay and Chef Yaya Ceesay Plaza in Park Slope, 6 pm, call (718) 965- KISSING INSTALLATION: is a human-pow- opened this Cobble Hill Caribbean- 9836. Free. ered artwork in the form of an interactive Restaurant influenced Southern-style soul food Hours: gym that changes or speaks to you as you spot last June. Ceesay, who says he Mon-Sun, 12pm-10pm exercise. Images of Boerum Hill neigh- Saul spent five years at Soul Fixins in FRI, DEC 26 bors blow kisses at you while you work. 140 Smith St. at Bergen Street, Manhattan, gives a long list of signa- Noon to 6 pm. 123 Smith St. www.micro- ture dishes which includes meatloaf, sandwich • wine bar FREE DELIVERY ALL DAY! BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Learn museum.com. (718) 797-3116. Free. (718) 935-9844 (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, Visa) Entrees: $20-25. barbecue beef ribs, fried chicken, about the leopard gecko and the climate baked salmon, macaroni and cheese, it lives in. $4, free for members. 2 pm to Named after its chef, Saul Bolton, this collards, candied yams and peach 3 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. SUN, JAN 4 restaurant’s creative menu features cobbler. As the menu says, “Makes CANDLE LIGHTING: Brownstone Brooklyn tempting appetizers such as seared you never wanna cook at home.” celebrates the eighth and final night of fresh French sardines and bacon and Open daily. Hanukkah with the lighting of two giant OUTDOORS onion tarts. Entrees include pork ten- menorahs, accompanied by live music, BROOKLYN BRIDGE WALK: Dr. Phil’s New derloin and belly served with rose- hot latkes and gifts for children. York Talks and Walks takes a walk across mary-apple coulis and roasted chick- Superfine Downtown outside the state Supreme the bridge. 1:30 pm. See Sat., Jan. 3. en paired with mushroom risotto and 126 Front St. at Pearl Street, (718) boudin blanc (French white sausage). 200 Court at Court and Montague streets, 1 CHILDREN 243-9005 (AmEx, MC, Visa) Entrees: pm; call (718) 596-4840. At Grand Army Desserts include rum cake with $9-$20. FIFTH BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Tahitian vanilla banana cream. Plaza in Park Slope, 3:30 pm; call (718) This DUMBO artists’ hangout excels 965-9836. Free. Blooming Babies Weekend presents “Frogs Leap.” 11 am to noon. See Sat., in the less-is-more for both entrees BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER! FAMILY TIME MUSICAL: Ryan Repertory River Cafe and desserts. Grill-mistress Laura Company presents “Winnie the Pooh: A Jan. 3. Exercise on “The Kissing Installation” 1 Water St. at Old Fulton Street, Taylor prepares each dish to order, so Christmas Tail.” $12, $10 children 10 and OTHER be ready to wait. Her dinner menu younger. 5 pm and 8 pm. Harry Warren at Micro Museum on Saturdays, (718) 522-5200 (AmEx, Disc, MC, SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS CINEMA AT SINAI: Congregation Mount Visa) Three-course dinner: $70; Six- rotates daily and features entree- Theater, 2445 Bath Ave. (718) 996-4800. sized salads, vegetarian, fish, pasta from noon to 6 pm, until Jan. 20. Sinai presents “Far From Heaven” (2002). course tasting menu: $90. and meat dishes made with organic Mondays: MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL $9, $8 members. 4:30 pm. 250 Cadman This quarter-century-old institution Plaza West. (718) 875-9124. produce and organic meats from SAT, DEC 27 for fine dining features the most prime butchers and fish from Wild Thursdays: LIVE JAZZ/RHYTHM & BLUES 836-1373. SUNDAY’S AT SUNNYS: New Year’s party breathtaking river view of Manhattan, featuring live music, readings by poets, Edibles, a Brooklyn fish market. Try CRAFTS FOR KIDS: Make eco-crafts at Salt making it a favorite date destination. this: seared tuna with cranberry Friday & Saturday Nights: LIVE SALSA OUTDOORS AND TOURS Marsh Nature Center. 2 pm. 3302 Ave. U. and food. $5. 3 pm. 253 Conover St. Executive chef Brad Steelman offers ICE SKATING: at Prospect Park Wollman (718) 625-8211. beans, sauteed seasonal greens and (866) 692-4295. Free. three-course or six-course tasting tapenade crostini. Sundays feature a Rink. Sessions from 10 am to 1 pm, 2 pm FAMILY DANCE PARTY: Brooklyn Children’s menus for dinner. Steelman pairs a Saturdays: to 6 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm. $5 admis- Southwestern-style brunch and live Museum hosts a party featuring music crisp duck breast with a lavender- bluegrass music. Closed Mondays. sion, $3 seniors and students. $5 skate with Afro Andes. $4, free for members. MON, JAN 5 honey glaze with cracked-pepper ESPN College Football Pkg. rental fee. Enter park at Parkside and 2:30 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735- spaetzle (a house-made German noo- HBO Sundays: Ocean avenues. (718) 287-6431. 4400. WOODWORKING CLASS: Brooklyn Woods dle), and duck confit (duck meat pre- Tavern on Boxing Pkg. begins a seven-week class. Trainees served in its own fat) with foie gras NFL Sunday Ticket PERFORMANCE receive instruction in how to build and and fresh cherry jus. Dean BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music install kitchen cabinets. Job placement 755 Dean St. at Underhill Street, WEDS, DEC 31 We Feature Continental Cuisine, concert of works by Brahms and Bach. assistance after completion of course. 9 (718) 638-3326 (MC, Visa) Entrees: prepared by Chef Mendy, 40 Beers on Tap, $35. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) New Year’s Eve am to 5 pm. 810 Humboldt St. Call for Salsa Rossa $12.95-$18.95. 624-2083. info. (718) 389-3636. formerly of The Grocery and 183 Seventh Ave. at First Street, (718) Tavern on Dean is a cozy American 23 TVs, 1 Great Place! HOLIDAY REVUE: Brooklyn Dance Center Central and Business branches of the Brook- MEETING: Community Board 6 hosts 369-3447 (MC, Visa) Entrees: $9-$18. Knickerbocker’s Grill lyn Public Library close early “Governors Island: The Planning tavern. The menu offers bar food — demonstrates diverse dance and song. 7 This new Italian restaurant in Park pm. Salt Marsh Nature Center, 3302 Ave. Process.” Discussion with Jim Lima, hamburgers and club sandwiches — OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK FOR DINNER: TAP FOR ADULTS: Dance class at Salt Marsh Slope, owned by Marcello Assante, as well as more substantial fare. 200 Fifth Ave Park Slope U. (866) 692-4295. Free. President, Governors Island Preservation Dinner served: SUN-WED, 4-12pm (Full Menu) Nature Center. 9 am. 3302 Ave. U. (866) will offer a prix fixe menu for New Sample the roast half-chicken, (between Union & Berkeley) 692-4295. Free. and Education Corporation. 6:30 pm. Year’s Eve. But come by on non-holi- THURS, 4pm-1am • FRI, 11am-2am • Sat, 4pm-2am CHILDREN Long Island College Hospital, 339 Hicks sauteed catfish, roast herbed salmon BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music days for a taste of the “pollo al salsa 638-2925 Sat & Sun Brunch: 11am - 4pm DOVES OF PEACE: Audubon Center’s St. (718) 643-3027. Free. as well as steamed mussels in white concert of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti. rosso,” a spinach-and-cheese-stuffed wine and grilled marinated hanger educators have designated December as $125. 7:30 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. BROOKLYN ARTS EXCHANGE: 2004 win- chicken breast, which is breaded and Doves of Peace month. Kids are invited steak with a Merlot and shallot reduc- (718) 624-2083. ter semester of youth classes in dance, pan-fried; or the gnocchi sorrentina, tion. The kitchen is open until 3 am, to explore the natural history and cultur- theater and performing arts for tots NEW YEAR’S WALK: Dr. Phil’s New York in a tomato sauce with fresh moz- Thursday through Saturday, and until al significance of pigeons. Noon to 4 through teens begins. Call for class zarella; or the ritagliata, thin sliced pm. Prospect Park. (718) 287-3400. Free. Talks and Walks takes its ninth annual 1 am the rest of the week. The Brooklyn Bridge walk into the New Year. information. 421 Fifth Ave. (718) 832- filet mignon with rosemary, cherry enclosed garden is heated during the BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART: Arty Facts See the fireworks from Staten Island, 0018. tomatoes and an arugula puree. Stay winter. Dinner only. Did you know... program presents “Relationships.” Brooklyn, Central Park and New Jersey. FILM: Barbes Traveling Cinema Series pres- for tiramisu or zabaglione, an egg Members and kids under 12 free; adults Learn how the Roebling family built the ents “Laura” (1944). 8 pm. 376 Ninth St. custard with strawberries. $6. 11 am and 2 pm. 200 Eastern bridge. $25. 11 pm. Meet outside (718) 965-9177. Free. 12th St. Bar & Parkway. (718) 638-5000. Blimpie’s Restaurant, 38 Park Row, lower 66 Water Grill FAMILY TIME MUSICAL: Ryan Repertory Manhattan. (888) 377-4455. 1123 Eighth Ave. at 12th Street, Company presents “Winnie the Pooh: A FIREWORKS: 22nd annual New Year’s cele- TUES, JAN 6 Street Christmas Tail.” $12, $10 children 10 and bration in Brooklyn. Midnight. Grand (718) 965-9526 (AmEx, DC, Disc, younger. noon and 3 pm. Harry Warren POETRY: Park Slope Poetry Project presents 66 Water St. at Main Street, (718) MC, Visa) Entrees: $14-$18. Army Plaza. www.prospectpark.org. (718) Thaddeus Rutkowski and an open mic. 625-9352 (AmEx, Disc, MC, Visa) Theater, 2445 Bath Ave. (718) 996-4800. 965-8999. Free. Bistro sophistication in a friendly, OTHER $5. 7:30 pm to 10 pm. St. John-St. Entrees: $10-$18. neighborhood restaurant. There’s Matthew Lutheran Church, 283 Prospect This DUMBO restaurant-bar, opened steak au poivre for meat-and-pota- KISSING INSTALLATION: is a human-pow- Ave. (718) 788-2597. THURS, JAN 1 by four Irish ex-pats in 2002, offers 14 toes people and steamed chocolate ered artwork in the form of an interactive perfectly chilled beers on tap. The pudding cake for sweetaholics. gym that changes or speaks to you as you Brooklyn Public Library System is Closed dinner menu lures diners in with com- exercise. Images of Boerum Hill neigh- WEDS, JAN 7 fort food appetizers like macaroni Appetizers include lightly curried mus- bors blow kisses at you while you work. BACH EXTRAVAGANZA: Sympatica and cheese (bacon is optional) or sels and shrimp and crab cakes. Noon to 6 pm. 123 Smith St. www.micro- Ensemble performs celebratory music by PARTNER DANCING: Learn salsa and chicken fingers with honey mustard Saturday and Sunday brunch. Monday museum.com. (718) 797-3116. Free. Bach. $15. 2 pm. Christ Church, 326 Argentine tango. 7 pm to 9 pm. Micro sauce as well as the must-have assort- and Tuesday prix fixe dinner at $22. Clinton St. (718) 624-0083. Museum, 123 Smith St. Call for registra- ment of burgers and sandwiches. The tion and fee info. (646) 271-8397. menu also offers a variety of salads 200 Fifth SUN, DEC 28 for those looking for lighter fare, and FRI, JAN 2 an impressive selection of pastas, fish, Restaurant/Bar THURS, JAN 8 chicken and steak entrees. PERFORMANCE BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: 200 Fifth Ave. at Union Street, (718) ...there is a great restaurant in your neighborhood BARGEMUSIC: presents a chamber music Japanese New Year folk tale: “Straw Hats FILM: St. Francis College presents film The huge establishment blends a tra- 638-2925 (AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, concert of works by Brahms and Bach. and Rice Cakes.” For ages 7 and up. $4, “Under the Tuscan Sun” (2003). Noon ditional oak bar feel with industrial fin- Visa) Entrees: $6.50-$24.95. serving brunch, dinner and late night? $35. 4 pm. Fulton Ferry Landing. (718) free for members. 2:30 to 4 pm. 145 and 6 pm. 180 Remsen St. (718) 489- ishes. Downstairs is a huge lounge Open since 1986, 200 Fifth Restaur- 624-2083. Brooklyn Ave. (718) 735-4400. 5272. area. There’s a DJ booth suspended ant/Bar has recently expanded in size ...our patio garden room is BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: pres- between the two levels and a couple and its stats are amazing. It now offers CHILDREN of slightly elevated areas in the main ents “Easy as Butter!” a program about a 42–foot bar, more than 25 TVs, two available for private parties? PROSPECT PARK ZOO: Feedings with the SAT, JAN 3 butter-making tools and making butter. bar with tables and chairs. In the back pool tables and an internet jukebox. cotton-top tamarin. $5, $1.25 seniors, $1 Ages 5 and older. $4, free for members. is a whisky room with fireplace. On the On Sundays, 200 Fifth is the NFL tick- children 12 and younger. 11 am. 450 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 145 Brooklyn Ave. main floor, diners can enjoy candlelit et — showing all of the football games 755 Dean Street (at Underhill) Flatbush Ave. (718) 399-7339. OUTDOORS AND TOURS (718) 735-4400. dining or take advantage of 66 Water while you enjoy brunch (Saturdays and 755 Dean Street (at Underhill) Street’s party rooms. 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