Merchants & Residents Beautify the AvenueThe Washington Avenue–Prospect Heights Association (WAPHA), Community Board 8 Sanitation/Environment Committee, residents and business owners are working together to make Washington Avenue and its sidestreets cleaner and greener. Soraya Sultan-Meer, owner of Coffee Bites, and John Longo, owner of Dean Street, chair the Street Beautification Committee, which is currently made up of over 15 businesses owners. This March, the committee kicked-off the first in a series of street beautification efforts with “Clean Up Washington Avenue & Its Side Streets”. Prospect Heights’ merchants and residents cleaned in and around the area, encour-aged merchants to refresh planters, report graffiti and take inventory of street furniture that can be transformed into urban art. The WAPHA Street Beautifcation Committee hopes to further beautify the neighborhood with planting flowers and installing tree guards. Prospect Heights Street Tree Taskforce and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are actively involved in assisting the committee’s street beautification efforts. Merchants, residents, and property owners are welcome to join in all future events.

WAPHA provides support services for the neighborhoods of Crown Heights and Prospect Heights and is supported by membership dues. Additional support is provided by Bank of America, Brooklyn Community

Foundation, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, Heart of Brooklyn, M&T Charitable Foundation, New York City Council Member Letitia James, New York City Department of Small Business Services, New York State Senator

Eric Adams, and TD Charitable Foundation.

MEMBER DIRECTORY Washington Avenue771A 3D’s Place Bakery 720 AD Netcast731 A & A Plumbing Systems, Inc. 790 Away We Go Postal 806 AweDacity! 702 BCakeNY686A Bearded Lady 700 Bitters & Esters 648 Brooklyn Beer & Soda746 Cepeda Grocery 824 Coffee Bites791A Colala 754 Dawn Taylor Shop729 Divine Connection Hair Spa 769 Eve’s Lounge 687B God Is...Restaurant764 Grand Plaza Liquors 789 Heart of Brooklyn 677 Idalias Salon Spa Boutique iBeauty Bar671 Janelle’s Caribbean Restaurant 766 Kimchitaco Grill755 Mayday Hardware & Supply Co.721 Mingo Barbershop706 Minor Arcana769A Natural Blend 720 NSA Supermarket 712 Nu Wave Kultural Kreations 769 Natural Blend732 Penny House Cafe681 Rawstar 794 Shane’s Cafe688 Sit & Wonder803 The Islands 683 The Way Station782 Tom’s Restaurant661 Udom Thai Restaurant & Bar714 Yanatiba787 Washington Realty Corp. 679 Winey NeighborBergen Street740 Just D’s DessertsSterling Place470 Fanci Pooches & Purrs Spa 463 Henry Moise Tax Services 463 The Ambassador Realty461 Jamila’s Boutique442 Shaz GalleryPark Place446 Half Court Sportsbar533 Park Delicatessen Prospect Pl 417 The Spot American Bistro St. Marks Avenue 325 NOK Auto Repair, Inc.367 Shambhala Yoga & Dance Center348 Gingerly Created Classon Avenue807 Abigail Café & Wine Bar 766 Glass Shop766 Pete ZaazDean Street755 Dean Street Underhill Avenue236 Cheryl’s Global Soul 234 Bar SepiaFranklin Avenue 732 Chavela’s

Dine & Drink Locally Finding the perfect spot for meeting up just got easier, thanks to the newly-published Eating & Drinking in Prospect Heights pocket guide. Produced in partnership with the Washington Avenue-Prospect Heights Association and the Vanderbilt Avenue Merchants District, the FREE pocket-sized guide features 23 restaurants, 11 coffee shops, 5 specialty shops and 11 bars, introducing Brooklyn residents and tourists to Prospect Heights eating establishments — some longstanding neighborhood staples, and some fairly new to the area. The guide has already been greeted enthusiastically: “These awesome guides are already a hit with our employees! Who knew we had such great spots to eat so close to us,” said Julieta Garcia, Benefits Officer at the Brooklyn Museum. “It is so beneficial for people to see the great options in the neighborhood. Guides are available at Heart of Brooklyn’s six cultural institutions (Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library, Prospect Park, and Prospect Park Zoo). An additional printing of the guides with updated information is anticipated, but in the meantime, check out the online version at: www.heartofbrooklyn.org/dining.

Pop-Ups on Washington Avenue For the next couple of months, be on the look out for Pop-Up shops in vacant commercial spaces along Washington Avenue. Sharon WIlliams, Vice-President of the Washington Avenue-Prospect Heights Association and owner of Shaz Gallery is working with local property owners to help create spaces for local artisans to exhibit and sell their work and bring life to vacant spaces. Prospect Heights Pop-Up Artisan Market Gallery is currently located at 774 Washington Avenue between Sterling & Park Pl.

Coming to Prospect Heights! Prospect Heights and Crown Heights residents can expect new bikestations in the neighborhood soon. New York City’s Department of Transporation (DOT) is launching an ambitious Bike Share Program that will bring 10,000 bikes to Manhattan and Brooklyn as alternative modes of transportation. One bikestation will be placed every 1,000 square feet, although the exact locations for each station are still being determined. DOT will make recommendations to local Community Boards. More information is available at: www.NYC.Gov/BikeShare. If you would like to request bike racks for the neighborhood, you can do so at: www.ipetitions.com/petition/crown-racks.

Merchant Spotlight

Eve’s Lounge769 Washington Avebetween St. John’s Pl & Sterling Pl(347) 442-5959 www.eves769.comEve’s Lounge is a nightlife gem with mango martinis starting at only $5

and a jam-packed calendar full of events. Eve’s calendar includes movie, karaoke, and networking nights. Add an extensive food menu with fancy grilled salmon to humble french fries to the mix and you have an eating and drink-ing hotspot.

Idalias Salon & iBeauty Bar677 Washington Ave between St. Mark’s Ave & Prospect Pl.(718) 636-5521 idaliassalon.com At Idalias Salon & iBeauty Bar,

styling hair is only the beginning. Sisters Chanelle and Darlene Dorsett take pride in making their clients become who they are: superstars! Pamper yourself with eyelash extensions or airbrush makeup. Fashion shows and make-up sessions will further inspire your fashion sense.

Penny House Cafe732 Washington Ave between Prospect Pl. & Park Pl.(347) 240-7281From creamy iced mochas to pumpkin spice lattes and BLTs, Penny House

Cafe serves inventive drinks to tasty food. Customers rave about their curry chicken sandwich, fresh bagels, and house-made veggie cream cheese. Large sofas and spa-cious tables make Penny House an ideal place to work on a laptop or read a book.

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Abigail Café & Wine Bar

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Prospect Heights Bustles with Live Music Restaurant goers and nightlife seekers are finding an abundance of music in Prospect Heights. Lo-cal restaurants and bars are dedicating evenings to live performance. Listen to everything from jazz at Abigail Cafe & Wine Bar (807 Classon Ave) and Dean Street (755 Dean Street) to burlesque inspired singing and rock bands playing at The Way Station (683 Washington Ave), where local bands play nightly. “I am continually astounded by how many talented musicians live blocks from here,” said Jason Noble, curator of Monday’s open Jazz Jam and Sunday Jazz Brunch at Abigail Cafe & Wine Bar. Andy Heidel, owner at The Way Station (TWS), takes pride in this aspect of his steampunk bar: “when I was creating TWS I knew this area was woefully underserved with music venues. I wanted to make a place that could be home to musicians.” Visit: abigailbrooklyn.com/ deanstreetbrooklyn.com/ waystationbk.blogspot.com.

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER/SPRING 2012

Making it Easy at Dawn Tailor Shop Dawn’s is located at 754 Washington Ave! You can’t beat these prices:Pants: $3.50 | Shirts: $3.50Suits: $8.00 | Suit Jacket: $5.00Spring Coat: $10.00 (and up)Dresses: $12.00 (and up)

How-To Tips

Meet Russel & Kathy of Janelle’s RestaurantWhy did you choose to open a restaurant in Prospect Heights? Russel: Although there were other Caribbean Restaurants in the area, there were no Trinidadian restaurants and we wanted to create a place where people could enjoy our cuisine and be exposed to our culture and music.

What do you love most about the neighborhood?Kathy: Diversity. There are many people of different back-grounds walking around and the businesses here work together to help one another.

What is your favorite dish on the menu?Russel: The Succulent Oxtail & Stew Tilapia. It’s atie! The meat comes right off the oxtail bones. I can never get enough of the hint of sweetness in the gravy! I’ve always been a fan of Tallapia, but it’s the way that it is seasoned, fried, and stewed that keeps me hooked.

How did you develop your menu? Kathy: My husband and I sat down and thought of all the dishes that we loved while growing up. We are both from Trinidad so we enjoyed a lot of the same dishes. We want-ed to provide a mix inspired by our cultural influences.Russel: The names of our house cocktails are tied to our Trinidadian roots. The “Laventile Bad Boy” (similar to a Long Island Iced Tea) is based on an area in Trinidad.

Don’t Miss: Mixed Drinks Thursdays, Steel Pan Fridays, First Friday Comedy Night, Sunday Night Jazz.

Janelle’s Restaurant, 671 Washington Ave www.janellesrestaurant.com

Merchant Spotlight continued... Minor Arcana 706 Washington Ave between St. Marks Ave & Prospect Pl(718) 399-7722Named “Best Local Bar” by L Magazine, Minor Arcana is known for their friendly bartenders and buy one, get one happy hour drinks everyday from 4-8pm (and again from midnight to 1am). A fun and visually appealing drink spot, Minor Arcana is also known for its original tarot card decor.

Colala791A Washington Ave between St. Johns Pl & Lincoln Pl(718) 399-7999Japanese and Chinese cuisine do not get more authentic or affordable than Colala. Lunch Bentos start at only $8.50. Local favorites include the Ma Po Tofu and Eggplant. Colala is the perfect informal dinner or casual date spot, and it is only a short walk away from Brooklyn Museum.

Divine Connection Hair Spa 729 Washington Ave between Sterling Pl & Park Pl(718) 618-0021Keep your hair stylish and healthy at Divine Connection. 360 degree hair care infuses heat activated technology with natural proteins to deliver up to 12 weeks of silky, smooth hair with brilliant shine. Improve your hair’s health with every visit.

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Removing  Stains  the  Mayday  Hardware  Way

Jerry Walsh, Owner of Mayday Hardware, explains how to remove stains with an easy technique that lifts wine, oil, dirt, pet stains and more from carpets and sofas in 4 steps.

Recommended Supplies:Use dish washing liquid or non-bleach laundry detergent, salt, paper towels or rags to remove stains before they set. Commercial cleaners such as Bissell or 409 Carpet Spot & Stain Remover work well.

4 Easy Steps: 1. Confine the stain (salt the perimeter)

2. Absorb the stain

3. Clean the stain with a detergent (test for color fastness first)

4. Repeat as necessary

Mayday’s Advice: Stains should be lifted (not rubbed) as rubbing will make stains penetrate deeper. Sooner is better than later- try to remove wet messes before they become stains. Avoid using white wine or hydrogen peroxide as that may cause the stain to spread. Also avoid using colored rags and/or colored paper towels since those colors can bleed.

FREE How-To Classes at Mayday Hardware 1st Saturdays, 2-3pm Learn how to do handy things & receive a 20% discount on related supplies. Handy Hanging (April 7): Learn how to hang anything safely and securely. Wood Refinishing (May 5): Learn how to restore wood floors, furniture and cabinets to their original luster without mess or significant expense.

Mayday Hardware is located at 755 Washington Ave.

Spring Styles Warmer weather means that it is time to spruce up your wardrobe with brighter colors and lighter clothing. Local designers and stylists are breaking out a new retail mix to match the season. See what’s new this spring.

Boutique Buys Take springtime styles up a notch with trendy sunglasses, dresses, and airy pant suits at AweDacity! Boutique (806 Washington Ave). $5 earrrings and a $20 discount clothing rack also make AweDacity! Boutique the perfect place to shop on a budget. This season, make it a point to visit this stylish store for women (sizes 4-2o).

Local Fashion Did you know that we have fashion consultants and designers in the neighborhood? iBeauty Bar, in Idalias Salon (677 Washington Ave) sells apparel hand picked by Chanelle Dorsett. Park Delicatessen (533 Park Pl), well known for their beautiful floral arrangments, carries hand-made beaded jewlery, designed by store owner, Valentine Leung. Leung also designs one-of-a kind baby pants with fabrics sourced from around the world. And don’t forget to stop and shop at the Prospect Heights Pop-Up Artisans Gallery (774 Washington) more on back.

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Wash Ave Welcome

Bar Corvo791 Washington Ave (718) 230-0940www.barcorvo.com Benny’s Barbershop841 Classon Ave (718) 637-1200

Lady J +1 679 Classon Ave (212) 260-8218 www.ladyjjewelry.com

Keep Spring Do’s Simple & FunctionalThis season, Nu Wave Kultural Kreations’ owners Nicole James-Smith & Avion Julien are recom-mending hairstyles that are “Simple and Functional.” Clean precision cuts and sculpted coifs can always be dressed up or down with colorful hair accessories or a few vibrant highlights. This spring, take advantage of Nicole & Avion’s expertise in a comfortable and relaxing environment at Nu Wave Kultural Kreations, and reap the benefits from this special discount offer: Receive 20% off of all servic-es from May 1st through 12th for Mother’s Day. At Nu Wave Kultural Kreations clients are in the hands of Nicole & Avion, experts who have worked in salons for over 20 years and are specialists in natural hair care, having both worked at Brooklyn’s first Comprehensive Natural Hair Care Salon. Nu Wave Kultural Kreations is located at 712 Washington Ave.

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Janelle’s Caribbean Restaurant

Nu Wave Kultural Kreations

Bar Corvo

AweDacity!