#sidestreetsaturday AND ✨#newontheavenue✨

Big news, we officially have a new deli in the district! Cobble Hill Organic INC. offers everyday necessities, yummy snacks, and more. They also have halal offerings. To celebrate their grand opening they are offering 10% off all grocery, drink, and food. Get your early morning caffeine jolt or late night treat here 😁.

They are currently open from 5AM-2AM on weekdays and 24/7 Friday to Sunday. 😉

📍191 Clinton Street

#shopsmall #deli #breakfast

Congratulations to one year on Atlantic Avenue, @ruhanicafe! In the middle of the morning caffeine rush of authentic Pakistani chai 🫖 and specialty coffee ☕️, owner Shahnoor “Shah” Paracha thinks back to the journey he and partner Yeliz Coban took to get here, “We bounce off of each other very well. It was Yeliz’s dream to run a cafe or a bakery, I’m just tagging along for the ride.” he jokes. Yeliz’s “genius and vision” is evident inside Ruhani Cafe, including a carpet she painted during construction. Nearly everything inside of Ruhani Cafe was done by themselves.

Shah recalls touring 519 Atlantic Avenue, “As soon as we walked in we knew we wanted it, couldn’t figure out why but we knew we wanted it.” As a former Uber driver, Shah was familiar with the corner of 4th Avenue and Atlantic, “I knew about Atlantic Avenue and the Arab businesses and the Muslim heritage that goes down this block. Ruhani Cafe is Muslim-owned and we do lead with that.” The Atlantic Avenue BID knows how deep the Arab and Muslim American roots are here on Atlantic Avenue, which is why we started a special walking tour series celebrating these communities through public education thanks to funding from @cmrestler.

Shah emphasizes the importance of Ruhani Cafe being a space for everyone. “Alhamdulillah, we’ve been able to grow to a degree where we’re getting recognized and it feels so good. We’ve had pre and post wedding parties, birthday parties, and even businesses have started here. We’re serving the community first, everything else is secondary to that.” Regarding the Atlantic Avenue BID, he remarked “we are so happy you guys exist as a resource in the community.”

Reflecting what the Ruhani team has built the past year, his mind turns towards his family’s story, “Our parents came [to the United States] in survival mode. Today, I feel immigrant communities, we now have abundance.”

P.S. Make sure you secure your spot for our upcoming Arab and Muslim American walking tours, link in bio!

Now that spring is here, come have a chai or coffee in the backyard. Ruhani Cafe is open daily from 7:30AM-10:00PM. ☀️

📍519 Atlantic Avenue

#community #arabamerican #muslimamerican #chai

#sidestreetsaturday

Up on our lovely Hoyt Street is @thelittlesweetcafe! Craving a treat? The Little Sweet Cafe is known for their crepes, from a classic banana Nutella to a curry chicken, you can’t go wrong 🍽️. Their team is also partial to their banana bread 😜.

If you’re feeling more savory, we recommend trying their sandwiches that are served on their special focaccia bread.

P.S. Did you know they also have a happy hour? Grab a glass of wine or a beer from 12-5PM and unwind in this comfy space.

Open Monday to Friday from 7:30AM-6:30PM and Saturday to Sunday from 8:30AM-6:00PM

📍77 Hoyt Street

#atlanticave #treat #bakedgoods #localbusiness

✨#newontheavenue✨

Atlantic Avenue just got a little bit sweeter! @lilacchocolates, the city’s oldest chocolatier, recently opened inside of district favorite @sahadis. We are thrilled to have another legacy business in the community! Li-Lac Chocolates opened in the West Village on Christopher Street in 1923. The Atlantic Avenue location is Li-Lac’s seventh overall. 🍫

Li-Lac makes delectable chocolates and treats 🤤. They also make their own coconut, marshmallow, and caramel. Make sure you stop into Sahadi’s ahead of time and visit Li-Lac to pick up festive goodies for Easter or Passover celebrations.

Open everyday from 10AM-7PM
**Please note that Sahadi’s will be closed on Sunday, April 5th.**

📍187 Atlantic Avenue

#atlanticave #chocolates #passover #easter

#sidestreetsaturday AND ✨#newontheavenue✨

Henry Street is a little bit cozier with @harrishomebk ! A destination for antiques and interior design, founder Katherine Harris Foster invites you into her newly opened space.

Are you a curious shopper🧐? Harris Home is the perfect spot to experience and learn about craftsmanship and pieces with a story! Katherine also lends her expertise as an interior designer and offers consultations and bespoke services for your next project.

P.S. You can also buy bouquets from @electricladyflorals at Harris Home this weekend! 💐

Open Thursday to Sunday from 12PM-6PM.

📍331 Henry Street

#atlanticavenue #interiordesign #home

✨#newontheavenue✨

Something delicious is coming to Atlantic! After moving and working extremely hard, @sea.soil.coop is gearing up to open their doors to our community. The team is excited to share their beautifully designed space and their yummy, one-of-a-kind sandwiches and more. Their bread is baked in house and they source ingredients locally 🙌.

A couple of other cool things to note about Sea and Soil: they are a worker-owned co-op and have integrated a sliding scale model for their offerings, acknowledging affordability while emphasizing just compensation.

Grand opening coming soon, with anticipated hours being Tuesday to Sunday from 11AM-7PM.

📍388 Atlantic Avenue

#atlanticavenue #community #bakery #workerowned

✨#newontheavenue ✨

Get excited, @kidz.playzone is here 🛝! They have soft opened to the community with all of these amazing custom builds and spaces for kids. You and your family can experience open play, classes (newborns to 8-years-old), camps (3 to 8-years-old), and even host a party here🥳.

Right now they are offering Founding Memberships and spots are limited. Founding Members get perks like: unlimited open play and classes to member only mobile pass access during early mornings, evenings, and holidays. In addition, you can use the code LAUNCH20 for 20% off including monthly memberships.

Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9AM-5PM and Wednesday from 9AM-12PM & 3PM-5PM, Saturday from 9AM-2PM, and Sunday from 9AM-1PM.

📍546 Atlantic Avenue

P.S. Follow @kidz.playzone and stay tuned for grand opening announcements.

#atlanticavenue #community #family #play

#sidestreetsaturday

@barbersphilosophyny is a great spot for your next cut! Their team of barbers will help you unlock your next look and keep you looking fresh. They offer services like buzz cuts, beard trims, and kids cuts! Get a haircut, shave, or trim at Barber’s Philosophy 💈✂️

Open Monday to Thursday from 8:30AM-7:00PM, Friday 8:00AM-7:00PM, Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM, and Sunday 9:00AM-5:00PM.

📍74 Nevins Street

#atlanticave #hair #barber #smallbuisness

#sidestreetsaturday

Sip on something great @brooklynwineexchange 🥃🍷. They have a top notch selection for anything you could want from spirits to wines. Search by country, region, or kind and find something that suits you. Their staff also makes great recommendations and even showcases some of their own picks.

Did you know they also have in-store tastings? We got a look some of @spiritsexplained’s one of a kind offerings. Make sure you stop in and try something new, join for an event, or do some exploring. Cheers!

Open Monday to Thursday from 10AM-10PM, Friday and Saturday from 9AM-10PM, and Sunday from 12PM-9PM.

📍138 Court Street

#atlanticave #shoplocal #wineshop #spirits