WHAT'S FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER?

Chef Joe Brancaccio of Brancaccio's Food Shop will prepare a Thanksgiving feast that will satisfy up to six people. On the menu are

• a 10 to 12 pound Turkey with Aromatics
• Focaccia Bread Stuffing, 1 pound
• Cornbread Sausage Stuffing, 1 pound
• Turkey Gravy, 1 quart
• Cranberry Sauce, 1 pint
• String Beans, 2 pounds
• Maple Glazed Baked Apple and Sweet Potato, 2 pounds
• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, 2 quarts
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, 2 pounds
• a dozen Caputo Bakery Dinner Rolls
• an Apple or Pumpkin Pie

The cost? $130. Place your order by November 19th and pick it up on November 24th. I guess even Joe is taking Thanksgiving Day off! 

Brancaccio's Food Shop

3011 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
phone: (718) 435-1997
e-mail: info [at] brancacciosfoodshop.com

blog: http://brancacciosfoodshop.blogspot.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY/BRANCACCIOs-FOOD-SHOP/274075687167?ref=ts&__a=21

PRINTING, INTERNET CAFE, AND MORE

 

I recently discovered that Intel-Agent Computers over on 2907 Ft Hamilton Parkway does printing. So in order to save my sister and brother-in-law from more of my "OMG I need to print something out can I use your printer?" moments I have been going in there for all my printing needs (which have been many lately).

Anyway, I was surprised to discover that they are not just an internet cafe, but they have a shop in the back, do computer repairs, and sell new and used computers. It's a nice, friendly place that I'm happy to have in the neighborhood so I thought I would drop a line here about them. 

Reprinted with the permission of Michael Harren, Playground of Sound. Thanks, Michael.

Intel-Agent Computers
2907 Fort Hamilton Parkway (between E. 4th and E. 3rd streets)(347) 763-2686

$1,000 CHALLENGE STARTS TOMORROW

The $1,000 Slim Down Workshop Challenge that we wrote about a few weeks ago is just a day away. Namaste Yoga's seven-week workshop is designed to help you lose weight. Somebody's going to win $1,000, and you could be the one!

My Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington
Wilhyn Larsen, Owner
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor, at the corner of Church Avenue

The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase to the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.
 

(347) 533-6226 or 6227
info@mynamasteyoga.com
http://www.mynamasteyoga.com

IN PRAISE OF CAPONATA

Joe Brancaccio's caponata (made of eggplant, tomato, and more, more, more) is praised on The Village Voice's "Fork in the Road."

Brancaccio's Food Shop
3011 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
phone: (718) 435-1997
info@brancacciosfoodshop.com

blog: http://brancacciosfoodshop.blogspot.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY/BRANCACCIOs-FOOD-SHOP/274075687167?ref=ts&__a=21

PASTA SPECIAL

"Turnover Tuesday"

Call every Tuesday

for Maria's

PASTA SPECIAL

$6.00

The pasta dish will be either one that's listed on the menu or one specially prepared for that Tuesday.

Maria's Pizzeria

3007 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets

(718) 854-7575

BANGLA FASHION HOUSE MOVES TO CHURCH AVENUE

Bangla Fashion House has moved out of its McDonald Avenue location and reopened on Church Avenue. The owners, Hussim and Sultana, sell Indian, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani dresses and fabric as well as jewelry and cosmetics.



Bangla Fashion House
211 Church Avenue, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets (the former location of Rich Frog Toys)
Phone: (718) 436-4569
Cell phone: (347) 272-6884

STORE-WIDE SALE AT SCRIBBLES

Scribbles is moving, and they don't want to cart everything to their new location--so get yourselves over there and save yourselves some money on art supplies, craft supplies, and educational materials!

Scribbles

3720 14th Avenue, between 37th and 38th streets

Phone: (718) 435-8711

Fax: (718) 435-8786
http://scribblescrafts.com

scribblescrafts@aol.com

UPDATE TO BUZZ-A-RAMA AS LOCAL FLAVOR

Odd New York: The Blog--by the authors of The Guide to Odd New York--posted three action photos of Buzz-A-Rama, which we blogged about on Saturday, and pays tribute to its owner: "We honor Buzz Perri (of Buzz-A-Rama in Kensington, Brooklyn) for preserving innocence in the form of slot-car racing."

A HOWLING SUCCESS

Sean Casey's Howlloween Block Bark Party gets better every year as more pets and their people participate in this fun event. Count Dracula didn't have anything to drink, but he enjoyed it anyway.

Sean Casey Animal Rescue 
153 E. 3rd Street (between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue)
(718) 436-5163
http://scarnyc.org

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY637.html 

Specializing in the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of reptiles, amphibians, and exotic and domestic animals.

SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES!

CHAMPISSAGE AND KV FOOT MASSAGE HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Teri Gorbea is currently offering Champissage (Indian Head Massage) and Kansa Vatki Foot Massage at deeply-discounted rates. The two therapies are natural alternatives that help eliminate stress and tension.

The discounted rate is $30 for each 30-minute session or $55 for both therapies in a one-hour session.

Champissage: While sitting in a chair fully clothed, this technique focuses on the upper back, upper arms, shoulders, neck, head, face, ears, scalp, and energy balancing.

It is beneficial to:

• Eliminate stress and tension,
• Relieve migraine and tension headaches,
• Eyestrain,
• Muscle stiffness and pain,
• Melt away tension in the shoulders, upper back, neck and head,
• Revitalize the scalp,
• Promote healthy hair growth,
• Relieve jaw pain from TMJ,
• Relieve sinus problems, and
• Improve circulation.

Kansa Vatki Foot Massage: This technique requires using a 3-metal bowl and ghee (clarified butter) to work on the feet and lower legs. By incorporating Kansa Vatki movements, a soothing session helps to draw out excess heat, leaving the entire body cool, refreshed, and relaxed. This treatment is good for everyone and ideal for all those who spend long hours on their feet.

Some of the many benefits:

• Relaxes tired feet,
• Improves blood and lymphatic circulation,
• Enhances lower limb mobility,,
• Restores energy
• Promotes sound sleep, and
• Relieves eyestrain from prolonged computer use.

Call or e-mail Teri to schedule your time of rejuvenation and enjoy discount savings. Gift certificates are available as holiday gifts.

Teri Gorbea
(917) 478-7589
tagorbea@earthlink.net

Art of Fitness
"Awaken the Physical" "Balance the Emotional" "Connect with the Spirit"
http://home.earthlink.net/~tagorbea/artoffitness

Young Living Essential Oils
The "Missing Link" to a Healthier You
http://youngliving.com/teresitagorbea

Love Life, Live Each Day to Its Fullest,

Treasure Each Moment, Laughter is the Best Medicine

A RECIPE FROM JOE BRANCACCIO

Joe Brancaccio contributed his grandmother's recipe for stuffed mushrooms to the magazine spoonful.

Brancaccio's Food Shop
3011 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
phone: (718) 435-1997
info@brancacciosfoodshop.com

blog: http://brancacciosfoodshop.blogspot.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY/BRANCACCIOs-FOOD-SHOP/274075687167?ref=ts&__a=21

BUZZ-A-RAMA AS LOCAL FLAVOR

This is a vestige of a bygone era where people raced slot cars around a track by pulling a trigger. It sounds so easy, but there are these moments of drama coming around a turn where if you go too fast the car will fly off the track. It's a great experience — singular and sweet.

The Guide to Odd New York, by Cari Jackson and Allan Ishac

Buzz-A-Rama
69 Church Avenue, near Dahill Road
(718) 853-1800

http://www.buzz-a-rama.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=63461432648&v 

Open Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rates vary according to track.

WIRE-CHEWING BIRD

The phones at Sean Casey Animal Rescue and The Hamilton Dog House weren't working yesterday because Chicken, the white cockatoo who resides at The Hamilton Dog House, chewed up the wires. The phones have been repaired, so please call back today if you couldn't get in touch with them yesterday.

Sean Casey Animal Rescue

153 E. 3rd Street (between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue)
Phone: (718) 436-5163

nyanimalrescue@yahoo.com

http://scarnyc.org

The Hamilton Dog House
155 E. 3rd Street (between Caton Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway)
(718) 436-PETS (7387)
info@thehamiltondoghouse.com
http://thehamiltondoghouse.com

HAND-PAINTED FOR HALLOWEEN

Darren got his store window hand-painted for Halloween. It looks pretty cool!

When you're in the mood for some tasty Italian food, stop in at Maria's Pizzeria. 3007 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets. (718) 854-7575

"AROUND KENSINGTON"

Lately, we've seen an upsurge in the number of events taking place in the neighborhood. Amarilla at Brooklynometry writes

"A few practical matters: A lot has been going on around Kensington; jazz concerts in the E. 4th St. garden, a new wing of Jaya Yoga recently opened, and more is to come soon. In particular I'm looking forward to the Sean Casey Halloween Party on Oct 31 from 12 - 5, and the Kensington World's Fair, this Sunday Oct. 24 from 11-4 featuring live music, dance and food from around the world."

Don't miss

the first Kensington World's Fair 

and the third annual Howlloween Block Bark Party!

DENNY'S LOSING CUSTOMERS OVER CABLEVISION DISPUTE

The money battle between Cablevision and News Corp. that started last Friday at midnight is costing Denny's Steak Pub money.

"This is ridiculous!" said Kevin Ryan, owner of Denny's Bar, a family business in Brooklyn's Kensington neighborhood. "I'm relying on people to come in who are Giants fans — and they're walking out, even though I pay for the football package."

He blames his debacle on "typical billionaire behavior, against the small businessman like me; and regular, everyday people get caught in the middle."

Ryan said he expected to lose "a good amount of money over three big events": the Giants' 28-20 win over Detroit and the first two games of baseball's National League Championship Series between San Francisco and Philadelphia.

Denny's Steak Pub
106 Beverley Road, corner of Church Avenue at McDonald Avenue
(718) 435-2156

BEGINNERS YOGA SERIES

This eight-week Beginners Workshop at My Namaste Yoga is for novices as well as for people with experience. Practice poses step-by-step with

• proper body alignment
• conscious breathing
• meditation
• deep relaxation.

Are you recovering from an injury, have ailments, haven't practiced in a long time, or always wanted to try yoga? Everyone is welcome to join. Join with a friend and save.

Choose the Saturday Class

October 23rd through December 18th, from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Dolores. $120; drop-ins, $17 per class.

OR

Choose the Sunday Class

October 24th through December 19th, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Courtney. $120; drop-ins, $17 per class. 

Space is limited. Call today to pre-register.

My Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington
Wilhyn Larsen, Owner

482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor, at the corner of Church Avenue

 

The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase to the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.
 

(347) 533-6226 or 6227

Email: info@mynamasteyoga.com

http://www.mynamasteyoga.com

$1,000 CHALLENGE

$1000 Slim Down Workshop Challenge

Do you want to look amazing at your holiday parties? 

Do you want to look slim, trim, and more toned? 

Do you want to win $1,000?

Go for it! Sign up and weigh in on Saturday, November 6th, between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., for the Slim Down Workshop at My Namaste Yoga. The seven-week workshop runs from November 6th through Saturday, December 18th, the day of the final weigh-in.

Registration costs $25, and each class will cost $15. You have to attend a minimum of one class per week. Choose from

• Mat Pilates
• Zumba
• Kickboxing
• Belly Dance.

You'll receive a class schedule at registration.

On November 6th, the Kickboxing Class will be offered at the discounted price of $5 (that's $10 off the regular price).

Whoever loses the highest percentage of body fat wins the $1,000 grand prize!

My Namaste Yoga Studio of Kensington
Wilhyn Larsen, Owner
482 Coney Island Avenue, 2nd Floor, at the corner of Church Avenue

The main entrance is on Church Avenue. Walk up the red staircase to the red door, behind the corner pizzeria and next to the car wash service center.
 

(347) 533-6226 or 6227

Email: info@mynamasteyoga.com

http://www.mynamasteyoga.com

TONIGHT'S DINNER

Vegetable quiche and about a quarter pound each of fingerling potatoes and carrots, Italian lentil salad, garlic thyme oven roasted roma tomatoes, and caponata. Joe does dinner right!

Brancaccio's Food Shop
3011 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 2nd and E. 3rd streets
phone: (718) 435-1997

info@brancacciosfoodshop.com

blog: http://brancacciosfoodshop.blogspot.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY/BRANCACCIOs-FOOD-SHOP/274075687167?ref=ts&__a=21

DANCE NIGHT AT CONEY ISLAND BANYA

Dance Night at Coney Island Banya
Friday, November 12th, 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

An invitation from Gemini & Scorpio

Gemini & Scorpio present Steamy Dance Night at the Russian Baths

Break out your bikini or swim trunks, and join our hand-picked crowd of artsy, funky New Yorkers for the glorious return of Gemini & Scorpio's legendary Russian Baths party.

We will have the newly remodeled & sparkling clean baths to ourselves, with a few hand-picked professionals on hand for the optional platzas and massages. Enjoy:

• Russian, Turkish and Swedish steam rooms
• jacuzzi and cold plunge pool
• poolside dance floor
• rooftop smoking deck
• hookah lounge and chillout rooms upstairs
• authentic and delicious Russian food in a private restaurant room with a view of the dance floor.

Inside, a live gypsy band and a Balkan/ethno-mesh DJ get you sweating faster than the saunas, while we dole out free pierogies for everyone. There will be an open vodka bar 9:30-10:30pm.

This is the kind of party you always imagine, but can never quite find in real life...and the only one where you'll come out cleaner than when you came in.

Only 100 tix on presale; 50 more at door. Be the first to grab them online and get lucky with a discount: password "steamy" gets you $10 off two tickets, for a limited time.

Three ticket levels:

• $85 (7pm entry + multi-course Russian banquet + open vodka bar + own locker)
• $45 (9pm entry + open vodka bar + guaranteed shared locker)
• $35 (11pm entry + shared locker if available).

More details on each ticket tier are on our website.

No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

Gemini & Scorpio at

Coney Island Banya

602 Coney Island Avenue, between Beverley Road and Avenue C
(718) 853-2525