My Life In Brooklyn

On 31 July, ATP posted a RIP to the Fireside, a Flatbush Ave restaurant that didn’t last very long.  Yesterday evening on my way home I noticed the gate on the former Fireside slightly raised and a certain amount of activity suggesting perhaps a little reno. 

So are there any plans we know of for this place?  I almost always have my camera with me, so here is a pic.  Stack of tile to the right in the doorway, though not so easily seen here.  Something is going on.  We can only hope it will be of non-beauty genre and offer some appeal to the community.

Nov 30, on the way to work, my husband grabbed a couple photos of the aftermath of a fire above Mike’s International on Flatbush. Honestly, I had no idea this happened and didn’t even notice sirens. Hope everyone is okay and is well-insured.  Couple more pics on Flickr.

On my walk on Wednesday I noticed two places available for rent.  What I wouldn’t give to have something interesting set up shop! Decent wine shop, bagels, cards, antiques, used book store … whatever, I’ll take it.

The first location is 653 Flatbush, seen below (former printing shop) and the second is 700 Flatbush, with the red awning.  Actually I expect 700 Flatbush is already rented, I saw people working in the place — it may be open for business by now.  My best guess?  A shoe sneaker store, or a salon.  Salons are a safe bet here.