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March 27, 2008
StreetLevel: Sweet-Tooth War on Court Street
Which biz will best satisfy the insatiable cravings of Cobble Hill residents? In one corner we have Sweet Melissa, which, per A Brooklyn Life, is expanding its operations on Court near Butler to include the next-door storefront. The new space (top photo), which is supposed to open in the next month, will serve beer and the backyard garden will run the length of both buildings. In the other corner—and directly across the street—we have a young upstart in the neighborhood, The Chocolate Room. The Room's second location after Park Slope has been on tap for a long time now, but serious construction is finally getting under way inside the space (bottom photo). According to the contractor on the job, Chocolate Room's owner is hoping to have it up and running within the next few weeks. Sugar rush to the finish line on these two, it seems.
Sweet Melissa Expanding [A Brooklyn Life]
StreetLevel: Room for Chocolate on Court Street [Brownstoner] GMAP
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I know I won't get much agreement - but a business serving beer in the backyard is much more of a nusisance to neighbors than reopening BrooklynHouse of Detention to those neighbors.
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 3:10 PM
At least 95% of the posts on this site are from some asshat who needs to stop reading blogs all day as it's hard on the eyes. Can someone block their IP already?
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 3:12 PM
3:12, that was great!
3:10, I agree with you that, practically speaking, on a day to day basis the beer garden is way more apparent and disturbing to neighbors (although the NIMBY in me absolutely LOVES beer gardens). But in terms of property values, I think the HoD is more of a deterrent to prospective buyers than the beer in the backyard.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 27, 2008 3:19 PM
No matter who wins, the neighborhood comes out on top. Mmm, cookies...
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 3:47 PM
I'm still a fan of One Girl Cookies over on Smith and Dean. Mmmm....
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 4:34 PM
As the Don of the Spaghetti family, which as most of the readers know, is one of the five families controlling New York's Stroller Mafia, I expect that there will be parking for bugaboos, maclarens and other four-wheel baby transporters!
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 6:36 PM
Sweet Melissa is too small as it is. If you actually order food, the tables are too small to put it on and people are packed in tightly so the servers can't get through. A little more elbow room is great.
I love chocolate, but the chocolate room sends me into a diabetic shock. Too rich and too pricey. In my book, a little good chocolate goes a long way.
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 6:40 PM
Sweet Melissa just isn't what it used to be. The service used to be good and friendly. Unfortunately, the last few times I've been there, friendly service certainly was absent. I'd check out One Girl Cookie. Very good desserts and service.
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 8:05 PM
I agree that the service at the original Sweet Melissa is not good of late. The people behind the counter have attitude. I'm glad the Chocolate Room is opening across the street. Sweet Melissa needs some competition.
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 8:25 PM
a sorryi but i tried sweet melissa's when it first opened in park slope and was totally disappointed. we ordered some pastry concoction NOT fresh at all. Sorry - but give me Baked in Red Hook any day - nice servers and delicious desserts not to mention - great coffe
*and no i am not the owner or a worker at baked*
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 9:53 PM
The Chocolate Room Cupcakes are the BEST!!! I'm addicted and I live no where near them...but I have to have them. I schlep to Park Slope just for the Cupcakes.
Posted by: guest at March 27, 2008 11:50 PM
Sweet Melissa was great when it first opened on Court. Once she had made it, became successful, and started expanding, then things dropped off. I rarely go there now.
Posted by: guest at March 28, 2008 10:07 AM
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