Life As It Was In And Around Carroll Gardens In 2011

Moments in time throughout 2011 in and around the neighborhood.Happy New Year, Everyone. (photos are exclusive property of Katia Kelly and should not be reproduced without permissi...

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A Year In Review: 2011 In Carroll Gardens

2011,  like all other years, went by in a flash.   It was only after I assembled photos for a neighborhood year in review that I realizes how much had happened in the last twelve months here in Carroll Gardens.In a year that included a hurricane, a major heat wave and a king tide, the biggest headline was the stabbing of a successful pizza restaurant owner on a spring afternoon on Smith Street. Real estate wise,  the most notable news by far was the fact that the developer of 333 Carroll Street finally remove the illegal two-story...

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Vinzee's Magic Fountain On Court Street Now Only Open Four Days A Week

I noticed just recently that Vinzee's Magic Fountain at 412 Court Street was closed on a Wednesday, when it should have been open.  A few days later, a sign in the window announced the eatery's new "Winter Schedule."  It appears that, until further notice, the joint will only be opened from Thursdays to Sundays.  Though the hamburger joint never seemed to be super popular, the change may frustrate some customers, especially those ordering...

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Happy Holidays From Carroll Gardens

Happy Holidays From Carroll GardensWishing all my readers near and far the best during this season of joy.Thank you for your loyalty, clever comments and neighborhood tips. Pardon Me For Asking wouldn't be anything without y...

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'The Brooklyn Strategist' Coming To Court Street

Well, that did not take long.  Just a week ago, Peek-A-Boo Kids shoe store closed its doors at 333 Court Street and already, the new tenant is ready to move in.  Apparently, The Brooklyn Stategist, a "community-based, interactive board- and card-game center, café and social club" has previously been located on Atlantic Avenue.  The center has a vast selection of different board and card games.  Genres include party games, historical...

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Picture Of The Day: Little Christmas House

I think it was made of painted cardboard rather than gingerbread.  No idea who put it on this planter on Court Street, but it looked very festi...

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"Soon Beauty Lab" Opens On Smith Street

SOON Beauty Lab, a new hair salon just opened at 290 Smith St., the space once occupied by Astroturf. This is the first Brooklyn salon for SOON, which has two Manhattan locations, one on West 22nd Street and another on East 11th Street.According to the salon's web site, SOON offers 'artistic precision' haircuts from $60 to $90 as well as color and chemical services.To follow SOON on Facebook, click here.SOON290 Smith St Brooklyn(718) 624-2424w...

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CB6 Board Members Celebrate The Holidays At Red Rose On Smith Street

Daniel Kummer, CB6 Chairman Assemblywoman Joan Millman and JoAnne Simon,  democratic District LeaderNY State Senator Daniel SquadronCraig Hammerman, CB6 District ManagerCelia CacaceSanto Romano, Owner of Red Rose on the left, with two members of his staffMr. Romano, seniorMembers of Community Board 6 came together in Carroll Gardens last night to celebrate the Holidays.  The event was held at Red Rose Restaurant, one of the oldest...

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