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April 30, 2009
cast iron repair - dip?
I see notes on the forum about dipping shutters, but what of dipping cast iron fences? I believe I heard someone did this. Any thoughts? I used Vinnie's on Bergen before but if anyone had any previous experience with this I'd love to hear.
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Stopped by yesterday to buy a bike for one of my kids - $170. I had bought at least two small bikes from Target which were much cheaper but fell apart quickly.
You get what you pay for. No complaints from me. And if my kid's bike does fall apart they are right there. Target isn't going to help me.
Posted by: olavito at May 1, 2009 12:38 PM in response to Bespoke Bicycles Now Open on Lafayette
Ethiopian should do very well in Fort Greene. There is a void since Keur n'Deye left. I've never been to the Ethiopian place on 4th Ave - not very convenient location for me.
And what was in this space before? Was this where the New Orleans restaurant was? I could never figure that place out.
Posted by: olavito at November 28, 2008 11:57 PM in response to Streetlevel: Ethiopian Imminent on Fulton
If not open, go to Paisanos on Smith Street. Outstanding selection, outstanding service, seemingly always open.
Posted by: olavito at November 22, 2008 12:11 AM in response to Streetlevel: Prime Meats in the Slope
How can we possibly get an affordable butcher if the rent is going to be so high?
I don't have much hope for good quality meats in FG/CH. They need cheap space for decent prices and it isn't going to happen here.
Yes, you have to go out of the neighborhood, but nothing compares to Paisanos on Smith between Wyckoff and Bergen. Mean selection, sweet staff, endless hours, and 2 stops on the G-train.
Posted by: olavito at September 18, 2008 12:21 AM in response to It's Official: L'Epicerie Est Morte
I used to live on Tiffany, but across the street. The BQE is dirty. If this apartment faces over the BQE then don't plan on opening your windows, ever.
The neighborhood is great if you really like walking. But to buy something upscale over there doesn't make sense to me. Resale could be a big problem.
Posted by: olavito at September 18, 2008 12:15 AM in response to Condo of the Day: 1 Tiffany Place
olavito wrote a review about Madiba on September 16, 2008 12:23 AM
I've been here twice and the food was pretty bad both times. Worse however was the service. Intolerably bad.
What happened to Keur n'Deye? I really thought that place was exceptional, and I was really sad to see it go. I wasn't crazy about the renovation, but loved the people there.
Posted by: olavito at August 5, 2008 1:13 AM in response to Streetlevel: Silver Spoon Yogurt Coming to Fulton
Hopefully customer service will be better at this new place. Seven Corners was awful. Ask a question and receive a GLARE. I gladly walked to Sister's Hardware to avoid 7 corners.
Posted by: olavito at June 4, 2009 8:07 PM in response to A Fulton Street Hardware Store to Fill the Void