What's on Tap for Cortelyou Road?
Cortelyou Road’s shopping scene may soon get a lot more hopping. Sander Hicks, the man behind neighborhood anchor/coffee shop Vox Pop and Cortelyou’s unofficial mayor, is trying to lure a microbrewery to the spot that housed the recently shuttered Cornerstone bar. Sander reports that a couple breweries are nibbling at the prospect. Vox Pop itself…
Cortelyou Road’s shopping scene may soon get a lot more hopping. Sander Hicks, the man behind neighborhood anchor/coffee shop Vox Pop and Cortelyou’s unofficial mayor, is trying to lure a microbrewery to the spot that housed the recently shuttered Cornerstone bar. Sander reports that a couple breweries are nibbling at the prospect. Vox Pop itself is about to expand with a new media services center in the empty storefront around the corner from the coffee shop; in keeping with the spirit of Cortelyou’s homegrown ethos, the store is conducting an online survey so residents can weigh in about what services they’d like to see the center offer. In non-Vox Pop-related happenings, the long-in-the-works Connecticut Muffin is set to open soon in the storefront next to the Farm on Adderley. And all this is in addition to the Flatbush Food Co-op’s pending jump across the street, to the old Associated space. Anything we missed? Anything the strip particularly needs?
Survey [Vox Pop]
CT Muffin Opening in Ditmas Park [Forum]
Streetlevel: Organic Boom on Cortelyou [Brownstoner]
yes and 6K is different than 60K.
I don’t see CT Muffin as being all that chain-ish. A couple brothers from Brooklyn own all the stores. So they manage to create a successful business and own more than one store-big deal. Sander Hicks of Vox Pop has been quoted in an article as wanting to open at least one more Vox Pop so technically they’ll be a chain too if they manage to pull that off.
Politics aside, the VoxPop could be a bit more professionally run. The hours seem to be arbitrary in the morning at least. i go there pretty much the same time everyday in the morning and at least twice a month it’s not open with no warning. At least they replaced the wobbly and crooked “reclaimed” table tops and countertop with something more suitable to actually being in a place serving food. But the lack of AC is a drag. But, if Mr Hicks is the one that gets a microbrew place in the old cornerstone, I’d be forever grateful.
We could use a place like Pacific Green or Green Pea in Cobble Hill that has a much wider variety of produce than the coop or Natural fronteir offer. Something with a full array of non prepackaged greens and an array of herbs. A store that actually has all the stuff a recipe could ask for and would negate the need for Fresh Direct. Plus a great fish store like Fish Tales on Court St.
Anybody else call the number posted on the old Cornerstone bar? I believe they are asking between 6k-7k for the spot. In addition, I think it needs a gas line installed in order to have a kitchen. The woman is a total nut job. When I said it was a bit pricey she asked me if I had any idea what a place like that would go for in midtown – 50-60k she said – last I checked Cortelyou is just a tad different than 57th street.
2:05pm Why in the world did you move here then?
In reference to the “owner’s politics” comment. . . Come on!! You’re in New York City for god’s sake. Don’t go there. No one is twisting your arm. You want coffee with no politics go to Starbucks, join the masses, buy a compilation CD, and pay $4.50 for your cuppa! Isn’t this Brooklyn? Talk about uptight.
Microbrew/restaurant would be wonderful. For the few weeks that Picket Fence was closed for renovation, The Farm on Adderly was positively packed to the gills. Seems like the neighborhood can support another eatery.
The Flatbush Food Coop is taking suggestions on the products and services people would like to see in the new location. expansion@flatbushfoodcoop.com.
The old shoe repair shop closed. I went there to fix shoes, a bag and luggage zipper. Maybe I’m old fashioned about wanting one back.
A fish store would be great.
I’ve never had a problem with the library staff. The facility does not have alot onhand, but you can always order books for pickup there from another location.
As for the firemen I’m glad to have them around the corner, double parked or not! The firehouse obviously provides an invaluable service being where they are – glad they have not been budget-cutted. Their presence adds a feeling of security on the street later at night.
what I don’t think the street needs is another crafty-specialty-gifty store like Trailer Park just yet.
In other words, Get the butcher and baker in before the candlestick maker.
actually, all of ditmas park is in very easy and convenient biking distance of cortelyou. no need to drive and hassle yourself with trying to find parking. give the bike a shot. it’s a pretty nice way to go.
I agree with the need for a good thai/japanese restaurant. My family would be good customers at least once a week. It would also be nice to have a store that sells good bread/cheese, etc…, sort of like blue apron. We have organic/nature food stores but they don’t really have a good selection in the bread/cheese/meats/olives, etc… area.
To the person who says the street has nothing other than coffee shops, it has a good furniture/homewares store, a great childrens’ clothing/toy store, a great wine store, one fine restaurant and one fabulous restaurant (the Farm) – all of which are owned by friendly, professional people who love the neighborhood and know all of their regular customers by name – giving it almost a small-town vibe. In addition, those double-parking firemen are incredibly nice and helpful and always take the time to wave to my kids and let them look at the fire trucks. You should also explore Coney Island Avenue a bit. Although it looks like a bunch of garages – it actually has a lot of ethnic food restaurants and shops with fabulous food and people. You just need to open your eyes and mind and explore a little.
Also, if I remember correctly, the new condo building just across from this strip was supposed to have retail on the ground floor.