Anyone Know a Glass Guy?

A couple times earlier this morning, but nothing before that

Posted by: lifer at January 28, 2010 12:24 PM in response to Browser Crashing?

Thanks everyone,
My biggest regret is that the painting I am working on as we speak would have gone over well with you guys, its a 3'X5' painting of the outside of the Carroll street station as it was before they started constructing the huge building over it ( something brought up on B'stoner a bit). Its going over where the cookies were.

Posted by: lifer at January 22, 2010 11:59 AM in response to Open Thread

I paint ghosts alot, Once in that very bar I drew the doggystyle one on a napkin, made a painting out of it, put it in my shop, and people wouldn't stop commenting on it and offering to buy it. Due to the response, I started a series. "dead can dance" . Ghosts are a metaphor for a few things for me. Hope they didnt offend.

Posted by: lifer at January 22, 2010 11:36 AM in response to Open Thread

I was an unintended newbie last night. I was setting up the art show for the opening tonight, when Julie, the owner of the Exit told us we had to be done by 6 because of a function. Mitch the first bartender of the night then said it was a Brownstoner gig. I log on everyday, and sometimes comment on the mundaner things like restaurants and facts about Cobble Hill (born and raised). But never ventured out to a gathering. It was nice to meet Denton and Dave (who apologized in advance if he had ever said anything disparaging to me in the past). I have to say, I didn't expect so many people to be dressed up a la suits/ dress shirts, I felt underdressed. Everyone seemed nice enough tho-

Posted by: lifer at January 22, 2010 11:21 AM in response to Open Thread

How would Victory fight it if the landlord wanted them out?

Posted by: lifer at January 20, 2010 12:59 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

Rob, I refuse to abbreviate, I laughed out loud.

Posted by: lifer at January 19, 2010 4:58 PM in response to Streetlevel: Atlantic Ave Yoga Shop Saying Goodbye

Brids buildings and machines, I think the birds are eating buildings.

Posted by: lifer at January 15, 2010 11:17 AM in response to Closing Bell: New Mural for Malcom X

RE: the other Caputo's, It has been so sad, since the owners wife passed away, they have gone a bit downhill. Your Mozz might have had unsalted tears in it.

Posted by: lifer at January 5, 2010 7:39 PM in response to Tuesday Blogwrap

Willoughby and Jay, that is

Posted by: lifer at January 5, 2010 12:15 PM in response to Wendy's Doubles Down in Downtown Brooklyn

I'm not sure how many cat burglars would actually carry a gun. They usually want to get in and out without a big scene ( unlesss they are doing a home invasion type thing). I could very well be wrong. An older neighbor has used a dog sign in the front door window (since theirs died many years ago) and has been pretty lucky.

Christopher, thats pretty crazy about the machete in the umbrella stand, thats exactly what I have , no joke. Got it at the old army navy store that used to be on Canal street in the 80's

Posted by: lifer at December 16, 2009 1:34 PM in response to Best Fake Security?

A "Beware of dog" sign is definitely a deterrent.

Posted by: lifer at December 16, 2009 10:18 AM in response to Best Fake Security?

A "Beware of dog" sign is definitely a deterent.

Posted by: lifer at December 16, 2009 10:17 AM in response to Best Fake Security?

Boerum,
I dont remember if Johnny's Bootery had 2 storefronts, but Rocketship kept the original awning which still says Johnny's Bootery, so the shop started there. I was getting my shoes there when I was a kid

Posted by: lifer at December 14, 2009 7:00 PM in response to Are These the 10 Best Bars in Brooklyn?

there's already one on Court and Union (upstairs above the organic market).

Posted by: lifer at December 3, 2009 3:46 PM in response to StreetLevel: New Place to Fake Bake Coming to Smith

I heard a comedian say "how do you stop gays from having sex?.... legalize gay marriage" I thought it was funny cause its basically making fun of hetero marriage.

Posted by: lifer at December 2, 2009 7:23 PM in response to Wednesday Blogwrap

Sweedish fish (of course), jell bars, boston baked beans. But speaking of late breaking candy news, I just found Reese's Whoopers! peanut butter malt balls, sometimes progress is good.

Posted by: lifer at December 1, 2009 5:35 PM in response to Streetlevel: Candy Store for Dumbo

Thankfully Lost City doesn't market the tours using "BoCoCa", he says Carroll Gardens West. As a local born and bred here, I thank thee (though I still just use "South Brooklyn")

Posted by: lifer at November 24, 2009 2:51 PM in response to Streetlevel: Astro-Turf Now Open "Occasionally"

probably would have had a faster response by the FDNY if the city didnt shutter the firehouse on Degraw.

Posted by: lifer at November 24, 2009 12:58 PM in response to BREAKING: Fire on Smith and Warren

"Vinnie" refers to their grandfather who owned a gentleman's clothing store a long long time ago. I think they inherited the business and contemporized it. I beleive they are the ones responsible for that script tilted "Brooklyn" shirt all the hip hop kids wear these days.
I remember reading in the Daily News once how someone tried to rob them at gunpoint and they whipped out their own gun to chase them off just to be busted for an unregistered firearm, D'oh!

Posted by: lifer at November 18, 2009 3:27 PM in response to Streetlevel: Vinnie's Styles Opening New Store on Flatbush

I think they put it up backwards, I bet if you look in the backyard, there's a stoop, and some french windows.

Posted by: lifer at November 16, 2009 3:44 PM in response to Development Watch: S#!tbox on Underhill

Did anyone hapen to get any pictures of the olde timey garment racks? or know who the vendor was (he wasnt by his stuff when I was asking, his neighbor was watching it for him). They were pretty great

Posted by: lifer at November 16, 2009 2:44 PM in response to Slideshow Nov. 15: Take A Seat

Did anyone hapen to get any pictures of the olde timey garment racks? or know who the vendor was (he wasnt by his stuff when I was asking, his neighbor was watching it for him). They were pretty great

Posted by: lifer at November 16, 2009 2:43 PM in response to Slideshow Nov. 15: Take A Seat

I'm not judging Rob, I just dont get it. spending 200+ on sneakers you aren't going to wear?
That said, I dont wish bad on any new business, good luck to em, I'll send my friends their way when they are back in town..

Posted by: lifer at November 10, 2009 4:09 PM in response to New Sneaker Boutique on Tompkins

I admit I wear sneakers most of the time, but dont go past typical all black Adidas shelltoes (been wearing them since I was 15).

I have friends my age (@40) who collect sneakers, vinyl toys, and tshirts, I dont get it. Are they trying to buy their youth back?

Posted by: lifer at November 10, 2009 2:29 PM in response to New Sneaker Boutique on Tompkins

I wouldn't recommend these guys but we had some great work done in our kitchen, gotta get the number from my girlfriend

I like the way Flikinger sounds!

Thanks everyone

Posted by: lifer at October 14, 2009 3:21 PM in response to Anyone Know a Glass Guy?

not the rubber lining of the door but rather the lining on the dividing wall at the bottom.

Posted by: lifer at October 14, 2009 2:15 PM in response to Anyone Know a Glass Guy?

" oe's upperette" (the sign is falling apart) is amazing for the rice balls and prosciutto balls.

Posted by: lifer at October 14, 2009 12:24 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

that it did, but I did make it into Club Wildfire a couple times, on rollerskates, we'd zoom in through the swinging doors scream something cheeky, then turn around and scream out of there, good times

Posted by: lifer at October 5, 2009 6:51 PM in response to Boerum Hill: In a Nutshell

The Theater on Court street: "Cinart" they had a sign that said "couples welcome"..

Growing up in Cobble Hill, I remember when I was allowed to leave the block by myself, my mother would say Court street was the line, no going to Smith st. When I was in high school in the 80's I bought weed off dealers on the corner of Bergen and Smith, and in an apartment above what is now Sample. Smith street sure has changed. For better or worse? sometimes it's relative.

Posted by: lifer at October 5, 2009 4:56 PM in response to Boerum Hill: In a Nutshell

Cook's Companion moved a block away awhile ago, same block and side of the street as sahadi's

Posted by: lifer at September 18, 2009 2:53 PM in response to New Toy Store on Atlantic

Eddie Murphy is pretty globally known, more than Jay-Z? maybe just cause he's been around longer. Myke Tyson, another Bklynite who's somewhat worldly

Posted by: lifer at September 17, 2009 2:41 PM in response to Jay-Z Slept Here

this would be a cool place for an art opening

Posted by: lifer at September 10, 2009 3:16 PM in response to Streetlevel: Big Green Space on Baltic Now for Rent

The one time I went there I felt I was totally being "shook down"..60+ bucks for 2 pies and a calzone. I think we had to pay a fee for bringing in our own beer as well.

Posted by: lifer at September 9, 2009 4:28 PM in response to Closing Bell: Pizza and the Mob

Looks like from this report they were opening a second place, not just moving the first one over..

http://cobblehillblog.com/archives/2670

Posted by: lifer at September 8, 2009 3:35 PM in response to Streetlevel: Provence en Boite Shuttered by DCA

I go to Ziads pretty much daily, and havent seen a paper in there for awhile, I dont have to be to work til noon, so maybe i'm just getting to the block late.

Posted by: lifer at September 2, 2009 3:07 PM in response to Calming Traffic at Bergen and Smith

I can rarely find a newspaper at that end of Smith street, the place on the corner of Bergen and Smith runs out quick, the place across the street (the organic place) also runs out quick, and there's nothing between that and Atlantic ave.
I wouldnt mind a newstand.

Posted by: lifer at September 2, 2009 11:56 AM in response to Calming Traffic at Bergen and Smith

The estimates that have been made, do you guys think this would go for Cobble Hill too? just curious-

Posted by: lifer at September 1, 2009 11:29 AM in response to Average Rent for Carroll Gardens

I remember when it was La Violette a looong time ago, one of the first gourmet food stores in the neighborhood, then it was the Monkeys Wedding.

Posted by: lifer at August 26, 2009 3:29 PM in response to StreetLevel: Court Street Boutique Closing Down

Brooklyn's actually been full of eurotrash for some time

Posted by: lifer at August 19, 2009 11:14 AM in response to Björk Moving to Brooklyn Heights

I know a couple of the guys who play soccer there, a contractor's assistant, and a super of a local apt building where I am sure some of these concerned parents dwell. The soccer players kids also go to p.s.8 and play in that park too.

Posted by: lifer at August 12, 2009 6:33 PM in response to Closing Bell: (Astro)turf War

I remember being at Buttermilk Channel once and there was some wedding dinner or whatever, a large group of friends all Abercrombie and Fitced out and there were 2 guys with fancy hipstery hats that kept them on while eating (I wanted to do a Three Stooges slap across their heads to knock them off). No matter how nice one dresses up, there will always be uncouth people in the crowd.

Posted by: lifer at August 12, 2009 12:44 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

First a $5.00 slice o pizza, now a $4.25 plain hot dog, I am sure I will try it, i just must be getting old, "I remember when.... pizza and hot dogs were ¢.50", oh, i'm old.

BTW, Trout has their own mini menu, and you can eat the 1963 out back there too, I believe.

Posted by: lifer at August 5, 2009 12:53 PM in response to Brooklyn Food and Drink Round-Up

Cannonball Press are some pretty awesome dudes

Posted by: lifer at July 7, 2009 4:49 PM in response to Closing Bell: Storefront Art on Willoughby Street

Many years ago I had chained my bike to the outside of the area gate. Someone sawed through 2 parts of the gate to get to it. The cuts were clean so it was easy to weld back, but its a risk.

Posted by: lifer at June 24, 2009 1:25 PM in response to Allowing Tenant's Bikes?