Progress on Boerum Hill lot
Cleanup underway on Pacific St. lot between Smith and Boerum Place.
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December 28, 2025
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Brouhaha: Union Smith Cafe
Upscale Mexican restaurant coming soon.
Crop to Cup Heads to Gowanus
Direct-trade coffee importers to open larger shop.
Karaoke at Sugar Lounge
Wednesdays, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Rabid Raccoon Found in Prospect Park
New York Times says its the second rabid coon in Brooklyn this year.
Wednesday Stroller Workout
Free preview class in Brooklyn Heights.
Taku/Lunetta Chef Writes In
Late-night ramen bar will be frequent, irregular.
Hanukkah Story Time
Interactive music for kids ages 2 to 5.
Smith/Union Deli in Carroll Gardens Diary
Local blog features an old-time deli and its history.
Nightwood Design Fair
Local designers at Schemerhorn St. market.
Big Movies for Little Kids
Monday shows at Cobble Hill Cinemas.
Kids Shop on Smith Profiled
Green Onion's fleece-lined hats are top sellers.
Gift Fair/Celebrity Pie Contest
Sunday: Top Chef judges pick the best pie at PS 29's holiday gift fair.
Small Works Show
Mixed media exhibition at the 440 Gallery.
Sunday Comedy Show, Gowanus
Laugh your worries away at The Belle House.
Flower Class in Red Hook
Winter arrangements, Saturday.
Kids Music: Dec. 3, 4
Holiday music events across the city.
Carroll Park Tree Lighting
Santa, singing, refreshments.
Brooklyn History Film Fest
Films explore people rooted in Brooklyn.
Breuckelen Reviewed in Serious Eats
Refined and promising.