NEW! On The Street – On the Internet – On Location

Clown classes at South Oxford Space aren’t the only good news in the neighborhood. 

This summer Clinton Hill gets a new eatery, Clinton Park Café. Steve, the owner, kindly allowed me a sneak peak beyond the front door of 274 Hall Street, where he says, “everything is brand new except the phone number.”   Beautiful!  Soothing color and rich texture, along with flattering lighting and an overall modern appeal greet you at the door. Steve says he’s sure the previous customers will appreciate the upgrade.   To honor the history of the building, a piece of the original, one hundred year-old tin ceiling has been framed and presented for all to see.  In addition to standard diner fare you’ll be able to enjoy Panini sandwiches, sweet potato fries, and lattes.  So when can you get in?  Steve says he’s already received the major approvals from the city and is awaiting a couple more to officially open the doors, which he is hoping to do during the third week in July.  Save me a seat!

SoulofBrooklyn.com, described as “a reliable information hub for tourist and locals alike who want to locate and experience the amazing fusion of African, African-American and Caribbean cultural and business exchanges that can only happen in the great borough of Brooklyn,” launched on June 18. The site features photos capturing the excitement of Brooklyn events, portraits of Brooklyn celebrities and informative and entertaining video.  The current featured neighborhood is Fort Greene. The featured institution is the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA).  If you missed hip hop artist and actor Common’s performance at the Fort Greene Festival, you can catch that here too.  Check the site for details on how to submit your events.

Don’t panic.  Beauty supplies are still available on the Clinton Hill end of Myrtle Avenue.  Nikki Beauty Supply has just moved a few doors up. Formerly housed at 488 between Hyun’s Deli and Bergen Bagel, the purveyor of everything from hair to feet beautifying products, can now be found at 510A (Grand/Ryerson) next door to Blockbuster.