Homeless + Movies On Laptop at Joralemon and Court

Walking home from PJ Hanley's on Court we passed by a homeless man with a shopping cart. In this shopping cart were blankets and other personal items, and the man was having a meal while watching a movie on a laptop. It was very interesting and I hope that he's able to upkeep the machine as he goes about his way. Makes you think, some people go through things like computers and TVs like it's whatever but the functional purpose in this context is much more.

Deep In The Heart Of Brooklyn Blog Loves some DoBro

Deep in the Heart of Brooklyn Blog has posted a lovely little passage devoted to Brooklyn Heights and the Borough Hall area. Reflective and seasonal are two words that come to mind:

"A little before 1 PM on a perfect late summer day in Brooklyn Heights. Sunny, not hot, with a gentle, cooling breeze wafting off the water down Montague Street. The Thursday Greenmarket is in full swing, selling delicious looking fruits, vegetables and organic baked goods. Folks taking their time today, enjoying being outdoors, unlike a couple of weeks ago when the heat and humidity had them on the run, seeking a cooler place. But today, a jazz guitarist performs on Cadman Plaza, and delightful cafe tables have been set out in the shade of Brooklyn Borough Hall, being enjoyed by the lunch-time crowd. Late summer is here. Fall not too far off. Always a great time to enjoy Brooklyn, outside, and at its best."

Walking Home From Court Street Station or Montague, now easier!

So I always wondered why that bit of space (Columbus Park, sort of similar to that one in the Manhattan Chinatown, but not really) that connects through Borough Hall and the courthouse around the Court Street station was blocked off (check out the photo to familiarize yourself) to cars and I had to dilly dally down the steps to the left, etc.

The walkway is now free again to pedestrians, because state Supreme Court judges who were parking there finally have their even-more-secure parking lot back. The stroll might not be that much better, but it's nice to know that the space made for pedestrians can keep on being for pedestrians. It's New York, it's Brooklyn, give us the walking power!


Picture this, but without the 'no-walking' sign. And that woman on the cell phone might be walking through it.

Some new blood, I mean, red wine, in Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Paper is reporting that Community Board 2 is backing the bid for a liquor license for Mark Lahm and Jim Montemarano's new wine bar, which should open in February without a hitch at 50 Henry Street. Mr. Montemarano advantageously owns Cranberry's, a deli on the same block.

50 Henry used to be the site of an establishment run by everyone's favorite Dan Kaufman, the Busy Chef part owner and money stealer. The one time I called up Busy Chef because I was indeed too busy (actually too lazy) to eat, the service was incredibly rude and it was a good thing I didn't end up getting anything.

I'm kind of all for some extra verve in Brooklyn Heights, although I understand that its pristine residential quality would like to stay that way. However, all the low-key places are pretty nice and some extra boozing couldn't hurt (can't go to Henry Street Ale House EVERY time).

For more on the new digs, check out BP's article.