Brooklyn, NY

Luke Constantino Remax Park Slope | February 8. 2010

I make it my business to keep up with the current events in my area, know the events and the latest OMG moments. Sure, there are sites like Brownstoner, Daily Slope, OTBKB, Across the Park, etc., but one of my favorite sites has a name that will be obvious as to the reason why I cannot tell you: “Fucked in Park Slope.”

http://www.fuckedinparkslope.com/

I have seen inside views on everything from the food coop to The Park Slope VS Westboro Baptist Church Smackdown. My favorite writers on this blog, “Erica and Allison” have such a twist on the happenings in the slope that she has made my day numerous times! Every time I see someone walking down the street with that “Food Coop” thing on and a shopping cart, I laugh my ass off!

I need to get me a “Suspended at the Coop” shirt…

Thank you “Fucked in Park Slope” for telling it like it really is.

Luke Constantino February 7, 2010

The internet continuously changes the way in which everyone does business, especially in Real Estate. Years ago, newspapers were a main source for advertizing and it wasn’t unheard of for buyers and sellers to either walk into an office or call to do business with us. That has changed dramatically and will continue to do so.

Agents and brokers now have to start that first initial meeting with consumers, prospects and clients via the internet and learn how to be the masters of SEOs to gain exposure in their market. This is not done by just making a website and using a few key words. The internet is a very intricate tool which, if used properly, can bring in and attract more business to you in your area of interest.

Even as advanced as I am in social media and marketing, I still have to evaluate the changing technologies as they apply to our marketing and business strategies. It seems as if every few years something new comes out that might be better than what we are using now. Everyone knows the old adage in Real Estate: “Everything works.” This also stands true with social media and internet marketing. No one knows who the next “Craigslist” or “Zillow” is going to be, but make no mistake: social media and marketing on the internet will be ever changing.

We can either change with it, or be left behind.

Buckley's Tavern
2926 Avenue S
Brooklyn, NY 11228
718 998 4222

Not Fancy, but Good

Buckley's Tavern has grown up what started as a local bar with food is now a real restaurant and catering hall. Unlike some expansions Buckley's has had the sense not to change what made them special. Their menu is limited with daily specials, but what they do they do well. There is a large local crowd and the waitress's know most by name and are often invited to sit at the table to gossip.

You can start off with Onion or Lentil Soup and an individually baked loaf of hot bread shows up. The meats are simple but always done perfectly and the Chicken Parmigana makes you wonder if Buckley's is not really and Italian name in disguise. The portions are gigantic, doggy bags are the rule.

Dinner for two is about fifty dollars without drinks

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Joe's of Avenue U
287 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY
718 449 9285

I was 13 years old when I first went to Joe's of Avenue U. Even after fifty years, Joe's a Focacceria Palermitana has not lost its Sicilian roots. Initially Joes\'s was only open for lunch. When lunch or the mid day meal was the main meal as it was back in Sicily. Gradually even Joe's has adapted but its menu harks back to an even ancient era. A time when tomato was unknown in Italy (pre Columbus) and fish or fish sauce was the main flavoring... You can still get Pasta cchi Sardi (pasta with sardine sauce). Please note the dialect difference between Sicilian and standard Italian.

Slowly, very slowly times have changed even for Joe's. It is now open for dinner, but credit cards are verboten. Joe's still has the steam trays for take out for the harried Italian housewife. I can still remember the sharp yet loving ear slap I got for misbehaving

I had the Tunnina all'Agro e Dulci, (sweet & sour Tuna) my favorite of decades, and it is still wonderful. It makes you wonder why anyone would put Tuna in a can. The Vrocculi ri Rapi (broccoli rabe) and the Capunata di Milinciani ( Eggplant garnish ) are in a class by itself. The food is still terrific, plentiful and inexpensive. A full dinner for two with house wine and dessert is about forty dollars.

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