Anna the owner of Boy luv Girl is a partner in the boutique. I am thinking "lower level" is a polite way of saying basement.

Posted by: lifer at August 19, 2010 4:23 PM in response to Atlantic Ave. Boutique Changing Location

As the below quote from the owner states, they didn't close because they couldn't survive in this neighborhood. They chose not to sign another lease.There are plenty of non "30-something slacker inbred middlewestern hiptards " who not only buy comics in this neighborhood, but make them as a living (as seen in their 'local artist' section of the shop). If you look at any movie listing these days and notice the effect the comics industry has on the movie industry, it doesn't seem so sad. Some would say being normal with a "real " job is the stuff sadness (and BS) is made of, but to each their own.

From the owner:

“Our lease came up and we realized that we were either going to do this another five to 10 years, at which point it becomes a CAREER, in big letters, or not sign on again and do something different. That’s basically it. Of course, there are a thousand variables in there, all of which would be very boring and involved. In the end, the store was great to do for five years, but not something we wanted to be doing until we retired. So it was time to move on.”

Posted by: lifer at July 29, 2010 3:05 PM in response to The Book Closes on Rocketship Comics

I wonder if the people on the block will whine as loud as the people on Hoyt street did when Mamary tried to open his place. In my opinion its a win too.

Posted by: lifer at July 28, 2010 4:22 PM in response to Crave on Henry to Open a Wine Bar

These guys seemed to be doing good, maybe the rent went up? I wish Alex and mary the best

Posted by: lifer at July 28, 2010 11:18 AM in response to The Book Closes on Rocketship Comics

Maybe they're Mediterranean newspapers

Posted by: lifer at July 28, 2010 11:13 AM in response to New Mediterranean on Smith

"You see, unlike you, who has still yet to cite an incident or fact",

So me being called a jew boy having pennies thrown at my feet multiple times when I was an adolescent doesn't count as an incident or fact?

Once again, I have many many facts and incidents all through my childhood up throughout my life here, but when you don't believe it and consider me a liar, why bother?

The difference between you and me Benson, is that i'll buy Moynihan's book because it sounds interesting, I was there and will be able to relate, and I don't completely discount your position at all. I bet there's even excerpts of his book that support my life's experiences.

You on the other hand, are set in your ways like so many other people, unwilling to be changed, and that likely affects your opinions on things that span far beyond Italians and landmarking.

Posted by: lifer at July 20, 2010 8:45 AM in response to Carroll Gardens Historic District May Grow

I can site many instances that I was witness to and victim of. I don't feel the need to list that stuff here. I can tell you that if you were white and not Italian when I was growing up your name automatically became "Jew boy" which was my name for alot of my adolescence (coupled with the throwing of pennies at my feet).

I am not making Italians "bogeymen". I have had many Italian friends in this neighborhood growing up that I am still friends with that my parents were best friends with, who I grew up with, whom I raise my family with to this day, but to say that we are lying about our experiences is not right.

I didn't grow up in a Black neighborhood so I can't speak of that. I can speak of where I am from and I have no reason to exaggerate.
I am not stereotyping all Italians, unfortunately stereotypes exist for a reason, there are good people and mean people in every race and creed.

The fact of the matter is when the new people of all backgrounds other than Italians started moving in to these neighborhoods, the "Bogeymen" put these people all into one big generalzed stereotyped label, they started calling them "Liberals".

Posted by: lifer at July 19, 2010 7:35 PM in response to Carroll Gardens Historic District May Grow

I haven't wanted to jump into this, but as smeone who grew up in the late 60's, and 70's on the border of CH, CG, and I concur with Cobblehiller, etc. I believe we are the same age or close, where Christopher is somewhat younger (if his profile is correct which says he is 33), which means he was in elementary school in the early to mid 80's middle school close to the 90's.
The 60's and 70's were alot different from the 80's. I can go on forever about personal experiences that are not exaggerated with the racial hostility. The 80s was a different time. The hostility certainly, absolutely existed.

Posted by: lifer at July 19, 2010 5:42 PM in response to Carroll Gardens Historic District May Grow

I started going to 213 when Mezcal's closed after 20 years on Atlantic. I was sad and happy to see they had adopted one of the servers that must have been a teenager when I started going to Mezcals. I thought 213 was pretty good, too bad, there are very few sit down Mexican restaurants run by actual Mexicans around here. For lunch I go to the Mexican grocery on Hoyt between Atlantic and State, thats some good stuff, I heard about it on here from Rob, I think.

Posted by: lifer at July 13, 2010 10:26 AM in response to 213 Mexican Closed?

Domsey's was great in Williamsburg, but it was hardly upscale.

Posted by: lifer at June 18, 2010 3:45 PM in response to Thrift Store for Fulton Mall

I heard from one of the construction guys there it was going to be a bar. I'm not so sure the Brooklyn Papers unidentified source with "sketchy details" should be taken too seriously, but you never know.

Posted by: lifer at June 9, 2010 12:46 PM in response to Stationery Store for Bueno Spot

I personally prefer "South Brooklyn" what this area was called when I was young, so old age it is.

Posted by: lifer at June 3, 2010 9:33 AM in response to Italian Restaurant for Cobble Hill

its an age old argument....Boerum Hill starts at Smith street

Posted by: lifer at June 3, 2010 9:22 AM in response to Italian Restaurant for Cobble Hill

Ellis G used to live on Hicks street, he moved to Williamsburg, but he comes back sporadically.

Posted by: lifer at June 2, 2010 5:27 PM in response to Closing Bell: Smith and Bergen Subway Garden

The 6th pint glass is the Soldiers and Sailors arch (Grand Army Plaza). I have it on good authority the pint glasses will continue (and with new designs) via the web and over at Brooklyn Tattoo where Adam Suerte resides (he designed them with Artezn owner Jessica Furst). Artezn's last day coincides with the Atlantic Ave Artwalk this weekend, there are sure to be some deals to be had. I believe Artezn vendors are taking over the sidewalk around her shop with tables to sell stuff. Should not be missed if you dig the place, I am sure she's trying to unload as much as possible. It was a great shop and a nice run.

Posted by: lifer at June 1, 2010 3:14 PM in response to Streetlevel: Closing Time for Local Arts Shop

I like how the ramp turns into the stairs/seating. Pretty cool.

Posted by: lifer at May 7, 2010 10:20 AM in response to Update on Squibb Park & Bridge

Ralph Wiggum is very quotable

Posted by: lifer at May 5, 2010 3:11 PM in response to My Cat's Breath Smells Like Cat Food*

"small" payment from billionaires, probably not that small.

Posted by: lifer at April 20, 2010 9:56 AM in response to Freddy's Finds Amnesty in Park Slope

There used to be a campaign to "polish the big apple " when I was little, I read it wrong as well and wondered why there was a campaign to bring more polish people in..

Posted by: lifer at April 19, 2010 2:32 PM in response to New Nail Spot on Myrtle

another weed spot? money laundering?

Posted by: lifer at April 16, 2010 9:48 AM in response to Totally Superfluous Deli Opens on Fulton

But "Po" looks like "poo" so its along the same lines.

Posted by: lifer at April 9, 2010 11:52 AM in response to Po Rechristened: Hello, Bino!

thought I had attached the photo...Here it is

[IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/t8p5vm.jpg[/IMG]

Posted by: lifer at April 6, 2010 11:26 AM in response to Backdoor Replacement

Marc just started the new menu, like this week, so the new stuff is really new. The artichoke hearts and ice cream are a throwback from his Blue Star days, and if they are anything like they used to be are worth it.

Posted by: lifer at March 17, 2010 12:26 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

I heard the building is just owned by an eccentric dude.

Posted by: lifer at March 5, 2010 4:03 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Coffeehouse for Atlantic

I went up to the 20th floor and was able to look at the views. Pretty amazing. There is a corner apt that looks straight up the Manhattan Bridge's skirt, with views of the Williamsburg and Brooklyn bridge all in one shot. And on the other side is a pretty awesome shot of the Williamsburg Savings bank and all the way back to the Verrazano. Sweet.

Posted by: lifer at March 3, 2010 12:29 PM in response to Toren Scaffolding Comes Down

the Cobble Hill house went through a huge renovation, I doubt they made any profit off of it, in fact they probably lost some dough on it.

Posted by: lifer at March 2, 2010 11:41 AM in response to Last Week's Biggest Sales

Should give the artist a credit, do they have a website?

Posted by: lifer at February 28, 2010 11:08 AM in response to New Brownstoner T-Shirts Ready to Roll

The ad for the counterperson reads " would prefer a woman with a bad attitude who can be nasty to the customers"

Posted by: lifer at February 26, 2010 4:01 PM in response to Streetlevel: Brick Oven Pizza for Deep Smith

With the sign in the way looks like it could say "Da Coke Spot inc."

Posted by: lifer at February 19, 2010 3:02 PM in response to StreetLevel: Flatbush 'Cake Spott' Finally Being Filled

Walked by today (after buying my kids a yardstick of bubblegum at Dewey's) it looks great, great location with the trains, is it pricey? anyone know?

Posted by: lifer at February 18, 2010 2:42 PM in response to Streetlevel: Choice Dumbo Opens Today

There is a liquidation sale, but I also beleive they will continue to sell stuff online...

Posted by: lifer at February 10, 2010 3:19 PM in response to StreetLevel: Heights Furniture Shop Shuttering

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?