👀 Here’s what’s happening this week:
Local Happenings and New Openings
Open House New York Weekend is back October 16–18, giving New Yorkers access to 300+ spaces across all five boroughs otherwise closed to the public, from historic buildings and architectural gems to behind-the-scenes tours. There are a handful of drop-in experiences right here in Clinton Hill & Fort Greene this weekend:
It’s a great excuse to explore one of the neighborhood’s most fascinating spaces, so check the full lineup for more nearby finds and plan your weekend.
A little Fort Greene brag! Our very own Sailor landed at #7 on The Infatuation’s list of the 25 Best Restaurants in NYC. The neighborhood favorite is getting some well-deserved love, and we can personally attest to having some of the best times there – their French toast on the brunch menu is truly special and the Caesar salad is easily in my all-time top five.
Green in BKLYN is partnering with Green Gooding, marking the rental service’s eighth location and bringing appliance rentals to Clinton Hill and Fort Greene residents. The Myrtle Avenue shop is now offering portable carpet and upholstery cleaners for rent, giving locals an easy way to freshen up their rugs without buying a new machine. You can book online or stop by the shop to say hello to Elissa.
To celebrate its publication day on October 13, the Daily Dessert book tour is teaming up with some of Brooklyn’s favorite bakeries for a week of sweet collaborations. Breads Bakery, Thea Bakery, The Good Batch and Fan-Fan Doughnuts are all getting in on the fun with special treats to track down throughout the week. The crawl runs through October 18, so you still have time to make the rounds and try one of everything!
Burlington, the off-price retailer known for discounted name-brand clothing, shoes and home goods, is opening a new store at 25 Navy Street in the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Admirals Row development. The 31,717-square-foot space will offer everything from apparel and accessories to toys and home essentials. An opening is planned for fall 2027, though an exact date hasn’t been announced yet.
After four years in Clinton Hill, Sweetbee is saying goodbye to its Fulton Street location and moving on to its next chapter in Prospect Heights. The team shared a thank-you note on their door to the neighborhood for all the love and support over the years, but the good news is they’re not gone for good as you can still get your Sweetbee fix at 643 Dean Street in Prospect Heights.
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Little Bagel NYC is bringing pumpkin-shaped bagels to the Fort Greene Farmers Market, and they’re almost too cute to eat. They’re not pumpkin-flavored, just shaped like little pumpkins, and you can get them with a range of spreads and sandwich fillings.
Saint James Joy’s Beats for Treats is collecting unopened bags of candy ahead of their October 24 event for neighborhood kids. The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is teaming up with the organizers to provide a drop-off location and contribute candy of its own. Donations can be dropped off at 472 Myrtle Ave, 2nd floor, from today through to Friday, October 23, from 10am – 5pm.
There’s a lot of excitement coming this fall and lots of festive sweet treats to try. I have my eye on that monkey bread!
Marina ✨
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🗓️ Our Top Picks:
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Greenlight Bookstore’s 17th Birthday Merch Drop: Greenlight is celebrating its 17th birthday with a new tote bag featuring drawings of beloved local dogs by some of its favorite children’s book illustrators. The bags will be available in-store starting October 24, and all preorders benefit Fort Greene PUPS, the team behind the annual Great PUPkin dog costume contest, also happening that day.
Friday, October 16:
Stankface’s Chamber of Horrors (8pm+): Bordello, tucked beneath Putnam’s Pub in Fort Greene, is hosting a Halloween-themed night of comedy, live music, tarot readings, magic and more. Hosted by Simon U, the show features stand-up from several comedians, plus music by Alberto Reyes and plenty of spooky surprises.
Libra Season at Sisters (9pm – 1am): Sisters is celebrating Libra season with a party featuring an open-format DJ set by Chenakova. Libras can submit song requests, so come celebrate your birthday season or show some love to your favorite Libras.
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More Top Picks and Events for this week - including events you’ll want to plan ahead for.
Four new openings coming soon, including a popular cafe that’s expanding to Bed-Stuy with Asian drinks, pastries, art, and community events like Mahjong nights.
A one day only pop-up shopping event in Fort Greene featuring female founders with opportunities shop their small business and chat with them.
A Great American Baking Show winner brings sweet treats (no tricks) to the neighborhood.
