Open and Shut

Clinton Hill/Fort Greene
The blog Myrtle Minutes says that Bergen Bagels, now at 486 Myrtle Avenue (at Hall) is moving to Pratt’s Myrtle Hall in 4-5 months. The blog says: “Other additions to Bergen Bagels new, larger space: additional seating, wifi and several design tweeks.” The photo above is via Myrtle Minutes. Myrtle Minutes also reports that Artiso Gourmet Deli is opening at 497 Myrtle Avenue. And BaguetteAboudit, which was close to opening last week, is now serving up soups and salads in Fort Greene, says Fork In The Road.

Park Slope
Big news: Here’s Park Slope reports that Key Foods is moving into the OTB space at 5th Avenue and 12th Street. Also, McDonald’s is replacing KFC on 4th Avenue. Ricky’s is making its annual Halloween appearance at 550 5th Avenue (at 15th Street) and Sproutz Kids is closing on Union.

Elsewhere
Grub Street takes a sneak peak at Jolie Cantina, French-Mexican food for 241 Smith Street. Le Paddock opened yesterday in Windsor Terrace. Did anybody check it out? Bar Tabac, the Cobble Hill staple, has modified its sidewalk seating after community complaints, reports Patch. The Sunburn Calf is opening soon on Vanderbilt Avenue and will serve up Australian grub with Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese influences. The Owls Head, a wine bar, will be opening in Bay Ridge at 74th Street between 4th and 5th Avenues. Sheepshead Bites writes that the Brighton Neighborhood Association is leaving its old digs to 1002 Brighton Beach Avenue. They had been in the previous space for 34 years.