April is Earth Month 🌎. Many of our small businesses integrate sustainable practices into their everyday operations and products. It’s important to acknowledge our everyday environmental impact and try to bring about positive change, no matter how big or small. Remember to shop local instead, it’s better for the environment and the community!

Make sure you join us tomorrow for our Car-free Earth Day celebration on our Hoyt Open Street from 12-3PM 😃!

🪡@irislingeriebk If you’ve purchased a bra from the shop, bring it in for repairs to extend the life of your garment. Their team addresses issues such as hook and eye fixes, underwire problems, and band adjustments. This alteration service is cash only.

🛍️ @consignmentbrooklyn embodies sustainability at its core. The store is highly curated and as a wonderful second-hand spot, their team keeps more clothing out of landfills.

👚@mpatmos has updated all of their cotton silk styles with an organic version. Their cotton voile fabric, featured in many of their lighter weight tops is also now organic. Their Grade-A cashmere and fine fiber yarns are also certified under the Good Cashmere Standard and Responsible Wool Standard too. M.PATMOS also features one-of-a-kind workshops with talented artisans with an emphasis on environmental creativity.

♻️ @megest1994 has an archive program. When a piece reaches the end of its lifecycle in someone’s wardrobe they are encouraged to bring their Meg pieces back for this closed-loop cycle. These pre-loved pieces can then be resold to someone who will cherish them, instead of ending up in landfills.

👖@theconsistencyproject aims to create pieces for longevity. All of the pieces they offer are reclaimed or pre-existing and tailored to you. In addition to their buy-back program for vintage Levi’s or Stan Rays purchased from them, they also offer repairs and re-alterations for all denim and Stan Ray pants/shorts.

#atlanticave #shopsmall #sustainable #vintage #shopping

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 10🌻! We are here to help you find the perfect gift to celebrate the moms and mom figures — anyone who nurtures, cares, and shows up for us in our lives. Check out our gift guide featuring Atlantic Avenue’s small businesses — many are owned by moms themselves!

💎Jewelry for Mom
@gumbobrooklyn - Spirit of Love Gold Plated Necklace
@megest1994 - Vintage Coral Glass Earrings
@mpatmos - Cobamae Surf Bracelet
@consignmentbrooklyn - Gold Butterfly Earrings

👗Clothing for Mom
@jao_brand - Osfal Linen Shirt
@lindquist.object - Faba in Periwinkle
@michelevarian - Block Printed Scarf
@hannohwessel - Daphne Dress

🌟Extras for Mom
@chateauglowskin - Custom Facial
@salon718 - Defrizz and Maintain Package. This includes 3 blowouts and hydrating treatments (buy 2, get 1 free) and every purchase is entered for the chance to win a professional hair dryer.
@grdnbklyn - Flower Bouquet
@lilacchocolates - Assorted 30 Piece Box

#atlanticave #moms #mothers #parent #mothersday

#sidestreetsaturday

Ahead of 4/20 🍃, we would like shout out a few of our district’s licensed cannabis dispensaries. Each business has their own vibe and activation to celebrate. Remember to shop small and shop local 😉.

@thetravelagency.co is offering weekend programming with special collabs, giveaways, and music on 4/19 and 4/20. 🎶

Open Sunday to Thursday from 9AM-11PM and Friday to Saturday from 9AM-12AM.

📍122 Flatbush Avenue

@visitbuzzy is playing BUZZY BINGO! This is an in-store game where you can shop, learn, and play to get BINGO until 4/20. Once completed, you can redeem for a BUZZY tote filled with goodies anywhere from 4/20-4/23. If you don’t have the chance to play you can still take advantage of their special in-store promotions on 4/20. Pick up your BINGO card in-store. 👾

Open from 8AM-10PM everyday.

📍137 Court Street

@yerbabuenashops is hosting their second installment of their Yerba Buena Cinema Series at Cobble Hill Cinemas on 4/20 at 7:30PM. The feature is Half Baked, a classic comedy starring and written by Dave Chappelle. Guests can enjoy complimentary popcorn, trivia, gift bags/prizes, and more when you purchase a ticket. Click the link in their bio to snag your ticket. 🎬 You can also check out their in-store events and promotions happening from now through 4/20.

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

📍292 Atlantic Avenue

**For all of the above: You must be 21+ with a valid ID**

#atlanticave #cannabis #shoplocal #420

Spring is here and the district is looking lush! If you have been strolling around lately you may have noticed the beautiful tulips popping up on the east end of the district🌷. Part of our mission at the BID is beautification, which includes adding greenery. We understand how important and valuable this is for the community and this is why a significant part of our budget goes toward horticulture! We plan to tackle every block we can in the future.

We are thrilled to see the tulips we planted finally bloom. We hope that the community and visitors alike enjoy them. ☀️

P.S. We need your help to keep our plants and trees looking their best, especially as it gets warmer💧. We are offering BID branded watering cans to those interested in helping out, DM us for more details.

#atlanticavenue #horticulture #flowers #community #beautification

#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