An Apartment Kitchen Dream Finally Becomes A Brooklyn Bakery
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👀 Here’s what’s happening this week:
Local Happenings and New Openings
Saison, a bakery founded by Vogue alum and Brooklyn native Sammy Rees, is opening its first brick-and-mortar bakery at 434 Hancock Street in Bed-Stuy! After five years of baking out of her apartment, Sammy is bringing her handmade cakes, classic bakes, and gluten-free treats to the new space, with everything housemade down to the jams and fillings. Designed to be welcoming and reflect Sammy’s romantic, nature-inspired aesthetic, the bakery will be open Thursday through Sunday during July and August from 8:30am until sold out, with savory pastries and sandwiches coming after Labor Day.
Notes to Neighbors is bringing its community pen-pal project to Yours Truly, Brooklyn, matching neighbors for a months-long letter exchange designed to spark connection in a slower, more thoughtful way. Participants will drop off and receive one letter every two weeks from July through December, then meet their pen pal and fellow neighbors IRL at the end of the program. Sign up here!
Last week, developers unveiled plans to transform the former Macy's building on Fulton St. into BKX, a 440K sq. ft. entertainment, dining, and retail destination. Instead of a traditional shopping center, the 5-story space is being designed around immersive experiences, flagship retailers, restaurants, wellness concepts, and cultural programming, all centered around a dramatic public atrium while preserving the building's historic architecture.
📸: Dreamscape If you love peeking at Clinton Hill real estate, this new StreetEasy listing on Washington Ave. is worth a scroll. Set inside a converted 1930 maritime workshop, the loft features 13-foot ceilings, exposed timber beams, massive factory windows, an original skylight, and a custom kitchen centered around a brass- and crema marble-clad peninsula. With just four residences in the building, it’s a reminder of how many hidden industrial gems are tucked throughout the neighborhood.
This week’s newsletter is fueled by Prima cortados (yes, plural) and strawberry scones.
Marina ✨
🗓️ Our Top Picks:
Thursday, July 16 (today):
Celebrate our Lucky 13 Years (12pm- late): Hops Hill is celebrating 13 years on Fulton with a lucky 13th anniversary party, complete with raffles, giveaways, Impasto pizza at 8pm, birthday cake, and plenty of great beer to toast the occasion..
Friday, July 17:
1st Annual Welcome Home BBQ (6pm–8pm): Welcome Home is bringing the backyard BBQ vibes to the sidewalk. As seating will be limited, think of this as more of a grab-and-go kind of dinner. Stop by for pulled pork sandwiches (plus a jackfruit option), classic sides, banana pudding, sweet tea, and a fun t-shirts.
Saturday, July 18:
Junk Journal Meetup (11:30am–1:30pm & 2:30pm–4:30pm): Bring your journal to Yours Truly, Brooklyn for an afternoon of cutting, gluing, and swapping materials at their free junk journaling hangout, where you can work along fellow crafters.
Noche Mundial (10pm–late): Celebrate the World Cup with a late-night party at Neno’s Gourmet featuring live 4 DJs and margarita happy hour all night. Tickets are $15 or you can wear your favorite team’s jersey for free entry before 11 PM.
Sunday, July 19:
Stoop Scoops ft My Birthday (1pm+): Megan of Stoop Scoops is celebrating her birthday the best way she knows how: by serving only the flavors she wants to eat. Stop by to try small-batch creations like Oreo Gooey Butter Cake and Brambleberry Crisp before they’re gone.
SALCHICHAS Y BEBIDAS: Colombia Edition (5:30pm+): Smør is celebrating Colombian flavors at the latest installment of its Franks & Dranks series. The Colombia Edition will feature traditional-inspired hot dogs, refreshing drinks, and DJ set from Metro Zoo.
Plan ahead:
Saturday, July 25 :
It Takes a Village (11am–2pm): Still Good is hosting a free shop for expecting and new parents at Cosmo, offering maternity clothing, bottles, newborn essentials, and other baby basics in the spirit of community care and the idea that it really takes a village.
Wednesday, August 26 & Wednesday, September 9:
Summer Movies in the Park Returns! (6pm+): Space Jam & The Namesake (respectively) are being screened in Fort Greene Park on the central lawn. The lawn opens at 6pm with the film beginning at 8:30pm. Space is limited so RSVP ASAP.
July 23, 30 & August 6, 13:
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Midsummer Nights returns with 4 free outdoor concerts on their front stoop this summer. Curated by jazz musician Melanie Charles, the series highlights artists blending jazz with soul, R&B, Haitian roots music, and other genre-defying sounds. RSVP through the series lineup link to secure a spot and enjoy live music right in the neighborhood.
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📌 Neighborhood Job Board:
This week: Associate Director, Special Events at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Membership & Circulation Manager at BOMB Magazine, and Mental Health Clinic Director at Community Counseling and Mediation.
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