A few weeks ago, I went shopping at Caputo’s Bakery Shop, and Court Street Pastry in my old Carroll Gardens neighbourhood. During these hard times, there is nothing like ciabatta bread and sweet delicious pastries to bite back on that locked-in feeling. Thankfully, bakeries are considered essential businesses. Stopping in at Caputo’s first, I recognized a neighbour, Lorraine, who had […]
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Court Street now and then, by Tina Portelli
Four stores and 60 years ago, we had good local stores. We still do! In these times of rapid change and major chains; it is a comfort to walk to the shopping area of my neighborhood, Court Street, and see some of my favorites still doing business as usual. I have lived here over 50 years, and these four stores remain intact, […]
Buddy Scotto and Joe Chirico are the new Bob Hope and Bing Crosby of Carroll Gardens.
Buddy Scotto and Joe Chirico are the new Bob Hope and Bing Crosby of Carroll Gardens. You’ve got to watch this great show that aired tonight on the NYC TV channel (25). Watch it online by clicking right here!