Brooklyn
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
by Shop by Subway
Mermaid Parade Quarter Century Float
Originally uploaded by Alexandra Moss
The Mermaid Parade is coming to Coney Island this Saturday. Look for costumes galore from the sea, land any everywhere else in between. Lets hope the trains won’t give us too much grief this weekend so that we can enjoy some sea air.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Popularity: 3% [?]
Read more about "The Mermaid Parade."
- Subway Lines: D, F, N, Q to Stillwell Ave
- tags: coney+island mermaid+parade
Posted in Brooklyn, Culture, D line, F line, N line, Q line | No Comments »
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
by Shop by Subway
Ikea Brooklyn Grand Opening Day!
Originally uploaded by Branille
Just in case you don’t by now, IKEA is opening today in New York City by way of Brooklyn. The selection promises to be just as extensive as the Elizabeth store and the delivery fee is better too.
(The store also listed the IRT 2, 3, 4, 5 [...]
Popularity: 3% [?]
Read more about "IKEA’s the word."
- Found at: IKEA
- Intersection: Beard and Dwight
- Subway Lines: 2, 3 , 4, 5 to Borough Hall; F, G to Smith 9th St; F, M, R to 4th Ave
- tags: red+hook
Posted in 2 line, 3 line, 4 line, 5 line, Brooklyn, F line, Furnishings, G line, Home, M line, R line | No Comments »
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
by Shop by Subway
Target is now in Flatbush. Read more here.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Popularity: 2% [?]
Read more about "Guess who’s in the neighborhood."
- Found at: Target
- Intersection: Nostrand and Flatbush Avenues
- Subway Lines: 2, 5 to Flatbush Avenue/Brooklyn College
- tags: target flatbush+junction
Posted in 2 line, 5 line, Brooklyn, Department Store, Subway Lines | No Comments »
Friday, February 15th, 2008
by Shop by Subway
We at Shop By Subway normally stay away from topics such as politics and religion. However, Brooklyn Ron posted about an interesting exchange on the A Train about the current presidential race to the White House.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Popularity: 3% [?]
Read more about "The race to the White House goes underground."
- tags: subway politics white+house presidential+race
Posted in A line, Brooklyn, Subway Guru Corner | No Comments »
Sunday, November 4th, 2007
by Shop by Subway
5 subway trains
4 New York City boroughs
3 buses
2 birthday parties
and a LIRR train to a housewarming.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Popularity: 3% [?]
Read more about "A “typical” Saturday in November…."
- tags: subway+trains subways buses
Posted in 5 line, Bronx, Brooklyn, Bus, E line, F line, LIRR, Manhattan, NYC Boroughs, Queens, R line, Subway Lines | No Comments »
Saturday, August 18th, 2007
by Shop by Subway
I was in Brooklyn visiting friends. I told them that I was having trouble finding hollandaise sauce in my neck of the woods, because I had a craving for Eggs Benedict. Since we were taking a stroll down 7th Avenue, my friend recommended that we go into Blue Apron Foods.
When I stepped in, [...]
Popularity: 1% [?]
Read more about "Blue Apron Foods."
- Found at: Blue Apron Foods
- Intersection: Union Street and 7th AVenue
- Subway Lines: 2, 3 to Grand Army Plaza
- tags: park+slope, food+shop
Posted in 2 line, 3 line, Brooklyn, Eats, Speciality Shops | No Comments »
Saturday, August 18th, 2007
by Shop by Subway
The Red Hook Playgroup (RHP) was created by a group of local parents who identified a need for a high quality, progressive, affordable preschool in their neighborhood.
The goal of RHP was to develop a progressive, community-based option to preschool explore, develop, create, and are challenged and cared for in a loving, supportive, creative environment.
Popularity: 1% [...]
Popularity: 1% [?]
Read more about "New Preschool in Red Hook Brooklyn has openings for September enrollment!."
- Found at: Red Hook Playgroup
- Intersection: Richards Street at Dikeman
- Subway Lines: F and G to 9th Street
- tags: red+hook
Posted in Brooklyn, F line, G line, Preschools | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
by jenniferw
Visiting some old haunts in Brooklyn last Saturday, I found myself drawn towards 3rd Avenue when it came time for lunch. My favorite pizza place had closed down, much to my dismay (R.I.P. Lento’s!), so I was forced to satisfy my craving elsewhere. It was then that my father and I re-discovered a spot we [...]
Popularity: 2% [?]
Read more about "Circles Around the Competition."
- Found at: Circles Cafe
- Intersection: 3rd Avenue and Bay Ridge Avenue
- Subway Lines: R to Bay Ridge Avenue and 4th Avenue
- tags: bay+ridge
Posted in Brooklyn, Cafe, R line, Subway Lines, sandwiches | No Comments »
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
by Shop by Subway
For those of you who don’t know, DUMBO means Down Under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges Overpass. This area is in between the both bridges in Brooklyn. This is an area that is getting noticed. One of the places that is in DUMBO is reBar. I was there for a networking meeting. I was surprised [...]
Popularity: 4% [?]
Read more about "A view from DUMBO."
- Found at: reBar
- Intersection: Front St and Jay St
- Subway Lines: F to York St; A, C to High St
- tags: dumbo
Posted in A line, Bars, Brooklyn, C line, F line, Lounge, Subway Lines, Tapas | No Comments »
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
by Shop by Subway
Brooklyn Industries is looking for “Brooklyn’s Coolest Cainine” by having the Top Dog Contest. There are multiple Casting Calls, the first on June 2nd. The prizes include a photo shoot, a gift certificate for health care and an image of the “Top Dog” on a T-Shirt. For more information, checkout Brooklyn Industries “Top [...]
Popularity: 1% [?]
Read more about "Top Dog Contest."
- Found at: Brooklyn Industries
- Intersection: 5th and Union
- Subway Lines: M or R train to the Union St
Posted in Apparel, Brooklyn, Contests, M line, R line, Subway Lines | No Comments »