Fornino Pics.

Last time we blogged about Fornino in Brooklyn Bridge Park they weren't quite open yet.  They have a window that serves ice cream, ice and popsicles that's been open for a while.  They now have a lunch menu and have been pretty crowded for the last part of the summer.  Here are some pics above and below.  It's great space, as you can see, with indoor and outdoor seating.  This is location number three in Brooklyn, the first two being in Williamsburg and Greenpoint.  If you haven't tried this place you really should while it's still relatively warm out!

Fornino at Pier 6!

We spotted this sign a few weeks ago at Pier 6.  For those that don't know, Fornino is a delicious pizzeria located in Williamsburg, Greenpoint and now soon-to-be Brooklyn Bridge Park. It's rated ain several publications as being one of the best in New York.  Last weekend the bottom part was open serving ice cream but the top has yet to be opened.  Coming soon though! Bring it on!

Citibike is coming!

Here's a pic we took of the latest addition to the Pier 6 area.  A Citibike rack!  We were so excited about this bike share program when we heard about it a very long time ago, before it was even called Citibike, and after many delays and postponements it's finally coming..for real.  This is a really perfect location too. It's right at the entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park, which is a great place to bike around, although you have to watch out for those pesky pedestrians.  It's also on the Greenway and you can easily bike to Red Hook from this point too.  Can't wait to see how this program goes.

Sign this Petition for Ferry Service!

State Senator Daniel Squadron is asking for your help.  A Request for Proposal has been released by the EDC for an East River Ferry operator and the Senator's office would like to make sure there is a year round stop at Pier 6. If you would too sign the petition linked below.

See more information and sign a petition hosted by Squadron's office here.  (http://www.nysenate.gov/webform/join-call-year-round-ferry-service-atlantic-avepier-6)

Let's Pretend it's Still Summer

Okay, so technically it's fall.  We've already started to feel the chill in the air, kids have been back in school for weeks now, and restaurants are starting to carry those autumn seasonal ales.  But there are a couple of things we can do to hold on to the past summer just one weekend longer.  If you have kids and want to stay local, Carroll Park is having it's last summer series children's concert from 2-5 on Saturday the 29th.  It's pretty fun and the kids really enjoy it.  We suggest taking advantage of one of our favorite summer spots.  Governors Island!  It's the last weekend until next spring that the island will be open to the public so head down to Pier 6 Brooklyn Bridge Park and catch that free ferry!

Bike Share...still coming soon.

We blogged about a bike share back in March (read here) and since then it's gotten a new name which also indicates a big investor/sponsor.  It's now called Citi Bike and we just got word that it still plans on completing the launch by the end of this summer.  For now the only stations in the neighborhood are at the Atlantic Ave Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 but we're hoping they'll expand that if they do well.  It's really a great idea and the prices are lower than we thought they'd be.  To see a price list click here.