Bella Greens Salad Bar has opened today on Jan 1, 2012

Franklin Ave is in a frenzy over its newest eatery which is the Bella Greens Salad Bar.

As you enter this quaint space, it is cozy due to the exposed brick yet quite fancy with several chandelier fixtures. After glancing the overhead board, each patron has the option to "create his or her own salad" with a choice of baby spinach, mixed greens, spring mix or sample a speciality salad. Bella offers a large selection of toppings such as chicken, shrimp, banana peppers, crumbled blue cheese, artichoke hearts, black or green olives, and baby corn just to name a few.

Once salad size is selected, the toppings are added and delicately mixed with either olive oil, vinaigrette or a creamy (ranch or caesar) style dressing. To my surprise there are several speciality salads on the menu,so I sampled the large Genovese. This salad is stuffed with small baby spinach, large soft walnuts, black olives, goat cheese and paired with a balsamic dressing. It was filling and gave me a quick boost of energy!

So why wait to get started on a health kick? Instead slide on over to Crown Height's and visit Bella Greens Salad Bar. This spot is the only one within a one mile radius of the surrounding neighborhoods of Park Slope and Prospect Heights yet steps away from the Brooklyn Museum, Botanical Garden and Grand Army Plaza library.

Bella Greens Salad Bar is located at 717 Franklin ave, corner of Park Place, Brooklyn, NY. This week it will be open from 10am to 10pm.

1st Annual Crab Boil Brought to you by Franklin Park and Brooklyn Brewery

Just moments ago, I was jumping in my Joan and David high heels only to run to this event.

As I walked in the door of Franklin Park ( FP),I can smell the aroma of old bay and Brooklyn Brewery Octoberfest. A hugh pot is on an open flame which when the temperature is right, in goes the crabs.... The entire garden is full of hungry crab enthustics as myself so this a short blog post.

Come on down and grab a pither of Brooklyn Brewery Octoberfest Beer for $17 bucks and a dozen of crabs for $18 that comes with a mallet and a bib.

This even lt is running until all are demolished.

See ya here.

Aretha Franklin at Coney Island was awesome.

Over the summer,I went to see the highly anticipated Aretha Franklin's "Queen of Soul's" concert. The Seaside Concert took place at Seaside in Coney Island. Tens of thousands turned out and waited on line for hours without any complaints. The open to the public line was wrapped along block and stretched onto the beach. Instead of wait on the enormous line, I along with many fans found a space on the boardwalk, opened my sheet and popped a squat. It was litterly chair to blanket.

I was settled for a short period of time and then Ms. Franklin glided on stage in a conture drapped gown an bellows out several tune such as JUMP TO IT and I only stayed a short period of time but it was well worth the hour ride commute.

This Saturday and Sunday-Pig Roast and Claim Bake in Long Island City!!!;Immediate Nationwide Air Fare blowout sale!!!

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"The Candy Rush" has opened today; Mos Def at Fort Green Park today.....

Franklin Ave is transforming at lighteng speed thanks to the efforts of Kevin and Garnet with today's grand opening of The Candy Rush.!!!

I was invited to attend and believe me this vintage "Candy Land and Ice Cream shop by day and eclectic event space by night "is a "sweet and fresh addition to the community". The founders, Kevin Philip and Garnett Alcindor, just simply get it so right. This 1200 foot space tantalizes the most overt sweet tooth. As I entered this spot, I rushed over to see a candy selection as high as the cathedral ceiling stacked with candy buttons, sugar daddies and lickerish just to name a few. The decor is just as sweet with a wood bench built with actual candy and exposed brick that pops!!!

But that is not all folks!!!! My taste buds WOKE UP only to be blown away while walking past the ice cream parlor that offers Blue Marble "creamy" Ice cream in such wonderful flavors and can be decorated with naughty toppings such as sprinkles and M&M's ect . In this section, you may order a cone or be daring to purchase a root beer float or milkshake. Feel free to try the perfectly balanced juice prepared by Chef Shani Porter (Food Network).

I lost it and order bags of candy while sampling the delightful Blueberry Blue Marble ice cream and needed to sit down. So I simply walked out into the backyard and noticed the custom made wood tables where I relaxed. Yet this deck as the evening is drawing, is prime for a couple to nestle while sharing a cup of ice cream while star gazing.

The Candy Rush address is 733 Franklin Ave Brooklyn, New York and the location is steps away from the Brooklyn Public Library, Bontanical Gardens and the Brooklyn Museum. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10am to 10pm and Sunday 11am -6pm.

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Mos Def is the headliner for the 2011 Fort Greene Festival and according to the website which indicates "Fort Greene festival is a music, film, and cultural festival that brings over 10,000 people to Fort Greene to celebrate one of Brooklyn's most vibrant and artistic enclaves. Fort Greene Festival provides local performing arts and community media programs that reflect Fort Greene's diverse community." This event kicked off at Noon and will end at 10pm.........

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