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Editorial:We Have to Tell Them What We WantTake a look at the document to theright. It is page 50 of a report entitledVision 2020, which is being preparedby NYC planners and will serve as aguideline for the future of our waterfront.Page 50 is the only page pertinentto us, and it pretty much saysthat everything will remain status quofor the Columbia Waterfront District,meaning that the maritime industrystays on waterfront that by all rightsshould be our public parkland.I went to the public meeting that washeld last month and voiced my opinionthat things have changed aroundhere, and there are many more peoplethat would benefit from parkland thanbenefit from the supposed 600 unionjobs that the land is being held hostageto. Amanda Burden, chairing themeeting listened to me as she listeneddozens of other citizens who showedup at the meeting to voice their ownparticular issues.Housing Advocates Worry PETRA May Jeopardize Public Housing(continued from front page)was presented to the House FinancialServices Committee last May byHUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, whoemphasized the urgency of the currentfinancial crisis in public housing. “Wehave already lost about 150,000 unitsof public housing because of the inabilityto preserve them,” he said.Lisa Cowan, who serves as Presidentof the Board of Directors at Red HookInitiative, called for the informationsession last month and invited MoGeorge of Community Voices Heard(CVH) - an advocacy organization forlow-income people based in New YorkCity - to speak about PETRA andtake questions from the audience.George encouraged listeners to get involvedin the evolution of the bill byattending an upcoming “PETRA Forum,”which will feature a panel discussionwith Chairman John B. Rheaof NYCHA (who supports the bill)and other key players, followed by afeedback session for community input.One audience member kept repeatingthe phrase - “We need to hold theirfeet to the fire.”No one is denying that public housingis in serious financial trouble.Cowan, who is also a resident of theEast Houses, can personally testifyto public housing’s lack of funds andits effects on the quality of life in herown community. “Repairs are not beingdone on time, and when they aredone, it’s a patch-up job,” she said inan interview. “A lot of the outsidebricks need to be fixed. When it rainsthere’s a lot of water damage in thewalls. So they fix the inside, but if theoutside is not fixed, later we have thesame problem.”The NYC Department of Transportationis currently holding stakeholdermeetings on the subject of a trolley carin Red Hook. This newspaper wouldhave been happier if the subject hadbeen broadened to be a transportationstudy, as readers will remember thatwe support a monorail instead, howeverthis is an important study nonetheless,and at some point there willbe a public meeting as well.Reporter Matt Graber writes on ourfront page about meetings that havebeen held (and one upcoming one)where concerned residents are learningabout plans the federal government hasin transforming our housing projects.The point is that in each of thesecases government officials are askingus what we want. It is often toomuch to ask us to actually attendthese meetings, but we can take a fewminutes to let them know by mail oremail our opinions and desires. TheySimilar complaints were voiced atlast month’s Red Hook East TenantAssociation meeting by a female residentwho said she had been waitingfor months for someone to come andpatch up the holes in her walls thatwere the results of water damage. Inthose few months, the holes had gottenworse, and the tenant complaineddirectly to the building manager -who attended the meeting - about themice that were constantly hopping inand out of her walls. All the managercould do was listen to the complaint,and then tell her the same thing shehas heard for months: to keep waiting.Walk around the Red Hook Housesand you will see scaffoldings up againstthe sides of buildings, suggesting thatactually want to knowthe opinion of us regularsouls. If we don’t tellthem, then the vestedmoney interests will winout over the commongood. Historian JohnBurkard tells us on page16 of this issue abouthow organized efforts ofthe Red Hook communitysaved us from PortAuthority plans thatwould have devastatedour neighborhood.Go to the websites belowand tell them what youthink. Do it right now,because deadlines forcomments are very soon.Trolleycar: http://tinyurl.com/2d2kj94Vision 2020: http://tinyurl.com/294grgrrepairs are in fact being made. VanessaStaton, office manager at Red HookInitiative says “they are just for show.One time they had a scaffolding up forfive years - and nothing was done.”PETRA is controversial because itwould allow housing authorities todraw from a combination of publicand private sources of capital. Thefear is that if loan payments were notkept up, the lenders would forecloseand take over the housing project.Congressman Barney Frank led thecross-examination against SecretaryDonavan back in May, demandingthat he explain what would happenin such a case. “If you are living ina place that is owned by the government,”Chairman Frank said, “you areunder one set of rules. When a privateentity takes over, what does that do toyour constitutional rights, to the relationshipwith the City - the Mayorcan’t fire you anymore. That’s a veryimportant set of questions.”The offices of Congresswomen NydiaVelasquez, both here in Brooklyn andher press secretary in Washington DC,declined to comment on the PETRAbill and the concerns raised by ChairmanFrank, CVH, and other opponentsof the bill.The “PETRA Forum” will be heldon Saturday, November 6th at theCommunity Service Society at 105East 22nd Street near Park Avenue.It will run from 10 am to 12:30 pm.Long Walk Home BY J.W. zEHPage 6 Red Hook Star-Revue November 2010

Area Soup Kitchens, Pantries Ensure PeopleDon’t Go Hungry This ThanksgivingBy Josie RubioWhile a recent rankingshowed an 11 percentoverall drop in donationsamong 400 of the nation’s biggestcharities last year, people in Brooklynare still generous with their time onThanksgiving Day. In fact, Park SlopeChristian Help—also unofficiallyknown as CHIPS—has established acutoff for the number of volunteers.“It’s a tradition with people,” says SisterMary Maloney, director. “They liketo do something for Thanksgiving.”The soup kitchen and women’s shelter,located at 200 Fourth Avenue, betweenSackett and Degraw is the closestsoup kitchen open on ThanksgivingDay, typically serving from 11:30 amto about 4:30 pm. The meal includesturkey, dressing, cranberries, sweet potatoes,mashed potatoes, vegetablesand assorted pies, and is comprised offood purchased by Park Slope ChristianHelp and goods donated by individuals,schools, churches and synagogues. “Peopleare very generous,” Maloney says.The event has grown from about 13attendees at the first Thanksgivingdinner in the early ’70s to about 300 inrecent years. CHIPS serves hot mealsto about 150 to 200 people—includingpeople from the Red Hook area—six days a week from about 11 am to 4pm Monday through Saturday.While Thanksgiving volunteers areappreciated, Park Slope ChristianHelp, which is run by the FranciscanSisters of the Poor Foundation, is alsoin need of volunteers on other holi-CHIPS Director, Sister Mary Maloneywith Francis Residence guest.days, such as Christmas, and duringthe rest of the year. Currently, thenonprofit has about 100 volunteers.Park Slope Christian Help also is inneed of men’s clothing.For the past 10 years, the Calvary BaptistChurch of Red Hook, 773 HicksSt., has served a Thanksgiving meal theWednesday before Thanksgiving Day.This year, church administrator WinnieIsaac says that she’s “almost positive”that the event will continue this yearon November 24. The meals are heldon Wednesday from 11:30 am to 1 pm,so that volunteers can spend time withtheir families on Thursday. Typically, thesoup kitchen is open on Tuesdays andThursdays and serves about 50 people.Several food pantries also distributegroceries in the area. Movement ofPentecostal, 90-92 Summit St., acceptsnon-perishables, such as cannedgoods, bagged foods, pasta and rice,and distributes food on Sundaysfrom noon to 2 pm. Food First, 165Conover, distributes weekly pantrybags in Red Hook.For more information:Park Slope Christian Help, 200 Fourth Ave. 718 237-2962 www.chipsonline.orgCalvary Baptist Church of Red Hook , 773 Hicks St (718) 522-5159Movement of Pentecostal, 90-92 Summit St.Food First , 165 Conover Street (718) 624-1950 www.foodfirstinc.comWe are Much Morethan Bagels!!!!Catering• We Prepare Huge Platesfor Special Occasions• Hot Buffalo Wings• Fried Shrimp• Friend Calamari• Lasagna• Potato and Egg• Eggplant Parm• Steak and Peppers• Roast Turkey• Pastrami• Veal Cutlet• Sausage and Peppers• Wrap Platters• Cheese Platters• Homemade Salads• Hot Buffet parties as lowas $13.95 per person• Cold Buffet Parties as lowas $6.95 per person• Huge Heroes up to 6 Feet!• Much Much More!!!Open 7 days 5 am - 5 pmFREE Delivery$5 minimumCorporate Accounts WelcomedMajor Credit Cards AcceptedBreakfast• Breakfast Sandwiches• All Breakfast Plates servedwith bacon, ham or sausage!• Oatmeal/Grits/Cereal• All Types of Omelettes• Available and cooked toOrder• Of Course, the best Bagels!Lunch• Homemade Soup Daily• Hot Plates with DeliciousSides• Burgers, Sandwiches,• Fresh Fish Thursdays andFridays• Boars Head Cold Cuts bythe Pound• Wraps Made to Order• Corned Beef a Specialty!383 Van Brunt Street (corner Coffey)Brooklyn, NY 11231718 855-2623Six Packed Panels by Vince MusacchiaNovember 2010Red Hook Star-Revue Page 7

Smooth Sailing for the Red Hook BoatersDuring the Fall Harvest Food FlotillaBy Josie RubioTaxis whisked Canada-boundvacationers to the formidable19-deck Caribbean Princess,docked at the Brooklyn CruiseTerminal, the morning of Saturday,Oct. 9, a sunny, warm autumn day.At Valentino Pier, however, a groupof a dozen Red Hook Boaters werepreparing to launch much smallervessels for a shorter journey — acrossButtermilk Channel to Governor’sIsland for the Fall Harvest FoodFlotilla, which kicked off the weekleading up to the Red Hook HarvestFestival, held October 16.Launching at Valentino PierColorful kayaks and canoes werelined up that morning at the launchingsite at Louis Valentino Jr. PierPark, as Red Hook Boaters donnedwetsuits. After paddling the nauticalmile to Governor’s Island, the kayakersreceived vegetables and flowersharvested from the Added ValueFarm, then lashed the items to theirkayaks for the return to ValentinoPier. They then handed over the produceto Added Value, for transport tothe Red Hook Community Farm, atHalleck and Columbia streets.David Buckel, longtime Added Valuevolunteer and coordinator of the fifthannual Harvest Festival, came upwith the idea of the flotilla as somewhatof a reenactment of a practiceof ferrying cattle across ButtermilkChannel in the 1700s. According tolegend, before the dredging of thechannel to make space for ships topass, farmers walked their cows atlow tide from Brooklyn to Governor’sIsland to graze.While at Governor’s Island, the boat-ers hoped to do some grazing of theirown at the Oktoberfest held that day.Robert Painter mentioned he washoping to get a Red Hook LobsterPound lobster roll.For kayaker Kim Wadsworth of ClintonHill, the flotilla was the first timeWhile at Governor’sIsland, the boatershoped to do somegrazing of their own atthe Oktoberfest heldthat day. Robert Paintermentioned he washoping to get a RedHook Lobster Poundlobster roll.she’d paddled further than the areaaround Valentino Pier. “It’s intimidatingbut exhilarating at the sametime,” she said before the launch.She wouldn’t be alone for the trip,she noted, adding that it was her firsttime in a two-person kayak. “It’s aday of firsts,” she said.The group included many seasonedkayakers, some of whom had previouslypaddled as far as Staten Island.Many had kayaked to Governor’sIsland in July for the City of WaterDay, a festival held from the HudsonRiver to Raritan Bay to celebrateNew York City’s waterfronts.The Red Hook Boaters paddled from Valentino Pier to Governor’s Island, during theflotilla, in conjunction with Added Value. Photo by Lisa QuatraleThe flotilla kicked off the week ofactivities for the annual Red HookHarvest, a popular annual event thatcelebrates sustainable food and theseason’s harvest. This was the lastpublic event of the season for the RedHook Boaters, who offer free kayakingin club kayaks and canoes on Sundaysfrom 1 to 5 pm mid-May to earlyOctober and on Thursdays from 6 to8 pm in June, July and August.After the Food Flotilla returned,Painter said, “We all had a greattime. Beautiful day, good companyand tides in our favor all the way.”Red Hook resident Elizabeth Freundnoted that Buttermilk Channel is oneof her favorite paddle trips, adding, “Ihave a country life in the city. “For more information about the RedHook Boaters, visit redhookboaters.org.Great Weather for Harvest Festival Following a Disaster of Wind and HailOn Monday October 11th, a dramatic hailstorm cut down much of Added Value’s fall harvestand damaged the greenhouse. In a wonderful display of the strength of community, more than4,000 people attended the 5th Annual Red Hook Harvest Festival on Saturday October 16th. Afundraising dinner will be held at The Good Fork on Wednesday, November 3rd. Proceeds froma special 4 course dinner will go towards the rebuilding. The dinner will be $75 per person.For reservations, please call 718 643 6636 and ask for the “Added Value dinner.” The GoodFork restaurant is located at 391 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn. Chef and owner Sohui Kim speakabout Added Value and the Farm. (photos by George Fiala).Page 8 Red Hook Star-Revue November 2010

ArtView Krista DragomerLeaf, Hailstorm and all that Blows BetweenFall is a punishing lover. Ballroom dance of colors flashing taupe-lace hemlines under brocades of burgundy and ochre, flourishes of red lipstick, red fingernails, pivoting on brittle,brown bones, rock-stepping in steel toes. The thick soupy smell of fall, pungent and fibrously full-bodied stirs me (usually a reluctant morning participant) well before dawn. It is ascent that can compel you to begin the day in the dark listening to the most gut-wrenching song over and over again. That repetition is the pulse of the season; everywhere life isdecomposing, all vibrating down to a slow, bear-like bass hum, a gravity-bound beat of a world asleep, hibernating.Despite the flash and trash of fall’s seduction, it is a season pensive and melancholy. Perhaps it is the blunting of the horizon on gray days that brings those feelings. Not thecycles of death in the natural world but our own thoughts—thoughts that have been out wandering through sunscapes for the last three months—now pulled close enough to touch,to see and hear fully. In the grayness of rainy autumn days the world is contracted, and there is always a sense of loss when you gain focus, limitless possibilities now girded intodecisive shapes with order, structure, rules and consequences.That is the madness of fall. I feel the golden dappled light on my face and I am flush with fantasies of home and hearth despite the knowledge that the season will be leavingquickly, coolly, like she has done so many times before. Autumn is full with the anxiety of extremes. It keeps us moving and searching for a solid place to rest.In the late afternoon before the October 11 hailstorm I was in the Backyard garden picking sage and came upon the delicate structure of a plum tree leaf. Its papery blade haddisintegrated and all that remained was the central midrib and webbing of fine veins. The leaf is beautiful, the perfect curve of it, full and cupped at the bottom, elegantly taperedtoward the tip. Pinnate, I learned from Arbor Day tree glossary, meaning the veins of the blade are arranged like the vanes of a feather. On either side of the leaf’s toothlessmargin was a single pea-sized brown bumpy seed.Pale, the color of tea with milk, the leaf was nearly invisible against the mulched earth. As my eyes became more sensitive to its shape I started to spot more knitted betweenchives and pachysandra. Soon I found myself crawling through the garden on all fours, carefully gathering up these little forms. After two hours I had gathered up more than 20leaves, some with seeds, some without, and a great many of them fully intact. Holding up the bottom ribbing of my sweater to form a cradling dip, I gingerly placed the treasureinside and carried them home.Sitting at my kitchen table, I wondered about the leaf, the tree, and its presence here in Red Hook. How long has that family of tree been in this place? Is it a transplant, like somany of us now making our homes here in this neighborhood? And if so, from what distant shore did it blow over? What mix of chance and circumstance sent it sailing in the firstplace?A few hours later, bullets of ice assailed windows, whitened streets, macerated garden collard greens and overturned garbage bins. As I watched the hailstorm through my rearwindow, I thought about the leaves in the garden, imagining pellets of ice hitting the seeds, separating and scattering them near and far. The storm called to mind a short story byVirginia Woolf that I had read last fall and which had moved through me in much the same way; cracking against bone, punching light through twisting masses of muscle and tissuewhile in the blood, cells, platelets, and plasma made emergency committees to rush around figuring out what is damage and what is an opening letting the air in, finally.In Woolf’s story, A Mark on the Wall, the narrator sees a black mark on the white wall above the mantelpiece and wonders what it might be. She flits between fragmentary thoughts,relishing interruptions in her reveries to contemplate the mark from where she is seated, saying “I want to think quietly, calmly, spaciously, never to be interrupted, never tohave to rise from my chair, to slip easily from one thing to another, without any sense of hostility or obstacle. I want to sink deeper and deeper, away from the surface, with itshard separate facts.” And she does, her thoughts winding through a soft-focused and boundary-less world until she begins to feel that deep dread we feel in total darkness, thedismantling fear of loosing the recognizable shape of oneself. Here she focuses again on the mark, saying “Indeed, now that I have fixed my eyes upon it, I feel that I have graspeda plank in the sea; I feel a satisfying sense of reality…Here is something definite, something real. Thus, waking from a midnight dream of horror, one hastily turns on the light andlies quiescent, worshipping the chest of drawers, worshiping solidity, worshiping reality, worshiping the impersonal world which is a proof of some existence other than ours. Thatis what one wants to be sure of…”These two passages paired underscore the excruciating motion of the season, and of great art: a ceaseless turning between extremes that renders you incapable of believing theworld around you to be as real as you have known it to be, and at the same time confirming the specificity of it, distilling attention down to one element. The red of an apple in aCezanne still life, the round turning of it in a flat space. The shine on the nose of a Caravaggio portrait and the shadow across the cheek. The tension in the teeth of DeKooning’sWomen and heavy knees in Abakanowicz’s burlap figures. They are details and they are the whole story, each an encapsulated world of wonder and paradox, magic in the way it canmake you feel the red, the roundness, the shine, and the shadow. Our jaws tighten and knees sink slightly in response to these tricks of color and line.These works, like the Virginia Woolf story, terrify me because in the play between paradoxes I feel the restlessness of life, the agitation of my impossible desire to know and toescape knowing. Whether brought about by hail hurled at forty miles an hour or the fine filaments of the most delicately veined truth, the effect of such work is that dizzying,magical feeling of contradiction like one feels when in love. In love we are vulnerable and dangerous. Like love, good art is magic and magic is only good if it is the kind that canhurt you if used recklessly. Bits of ice are among the most ephemeral of artistic materials, and yet it is the accumulation of so many fragile moments that have such a devastatingeffect (while, it should be said here, that the leaves in the bowl on my table have not yet broken down).Storms have, in art and literature, been associated with powerful emotions and shifts in consciousness, used to tell stories of death and the supernatural. They figure as subjectand as theme; a line can move in a stormy manner, a play of color like the calm before. The series of monotype prints by Jennifer Nicholas in the BWAC Lineage show uses colorthis way, playing red against green like warm and cool weather fronts, crackling with complimentary friction. And Gloria Patton’s charcoal and ink drawing titled “Gods Have Gone”approaches a stormy composition with its spectrum of gray and light cut through a shadowy ground that breaks into figuration with the drips and splatters of ink in the top rightcorner, a dynamic quality that keeps the solid X axis of the visual field in a state of stormy disturbance.Against the backdrop of a storm sounding like the end of the world, I twirled one leaf in my hand, selfishly satisfied that I had collected a basket of them before they were peltedback into earth, rattling around the seeds I had separated from the stem and placed in a ceramic bowl, enjoying the sound and tactile pleasure of them while thinking guiltily of myintervention into nature’s delivery system. Marveling at the intricate, violent beauty of a skeletal leaf carrying a tree-seed to be broken off by wind and rain and ice and batteredthrough the city until it takes root in some crack between the curb and the road, much like Red Hook itself growing between highway and channel, with its fractals of gardensgrowing between grit and grime, artists and bamboo bikes alongside the anchoring industry of steel and shipping, Lilla’s maple-glazed brussel sprouts and Baked’s Sweet & Saltybrownie bracketing razor-wired empty lots, the bald ugliness of my neighbor’s satellite dish and the dotting of purple morning glories trained around the base of it, the loomingGotham City-like presence of the New York Dock Company monolith and the stevedoring cranes that sing me to sleep each night. All these features of our neighborhood are sostrangely loveable in the way that they require in us ever-changing seasons of preparation and improvisation.Next month I promise I will focus. I will let the austerity of November constrain my thoughts into something incisive and specific, a careful consideration of the Cuba: My Revolutionshow on view at the Kentler (October 2 – December 12) curated by Mariella Bisson, thinking of these works by Intervena Lockpez and Dean Haspiel in dialogue with MarjaneSatrapi’s Persepolis, contemplating the use of the graphic novel by women artists as way to tell their stories of living through revolution. I will enlist the help of curator andartist friends to think aloud about these drawings, about their presence in the gallery, about gallery shows of comic-related art. And outside the galleries, I will seek out theinterventionists amongst us, the vigilante curators and guerilla artists in our neighborhood that keep us aware and awake. But I couldn’t let the season get away with shaking usup like that and then scuttling off quiet as dry brown against cold pavement. Her effect on me is too pervasive, and I love the fall too much to go about not speaking her name.Sometimes when a lover is demanding attention you just have to give in.There is a buffalo running down Van Brunt Street. Red Hook islike that, teeming with curiosities, artistic adventures and momentsof unexpected poetry. This section is dedicated to the art in ourcommunity, intentional or not, happening outside of gallery walls.Seen a strange sight in the neighborhood and can’t quite figure outif it is art or not? Don’t hate, curate! And let me know what you’dlike to see mentioned here (thanks to Jackie Mabey, art assistantextraordinaire and curator-at-large, and Kim Nguyen of Vancouver’sAccess Gallery for their trans-coastal wit). Krista@RedHookStar.comKicking off DHC is “A Drive-In” organized by Jessie Stead. Theevent, which derives its title from Bruce Connor’s collaged work “AMovie” (1958), is an outdoor experimental film screening that takesplace in the lot at the end of Union Street,adjacent to the Work gallery.When asked about the relationship between the movie event andthe gallery, Stead explains: “The Drive-In event has a free formconnection to the fantastic gallery exhibits at the Work Gallery (formore about those contact Director Eric Ayotte, erayotte@gmail.com). Its kind of an intermittent and sporadic satellite to the gallery,an extension for showcasing single channel video/film and also aplatform for moving image work and its collision with live music, uncategorizableperformances, and of course ‘the art of hanging outin a parking lot’.”Interactivity is encouraged in these events, with seatingarrangements that include materials like bubble wrap,marshmallows, and whistles provided to facilitate creativedisruption. Stead describes the improvisational quality of the event,saying: “There have been six events since the first “A Drive-In”which was held on October 18, 2008, and each one has been reallydifferent from the others, it varies according to who gets involvedas presenters and performers and also the audience and how theyend up interacting with the space and the work. Its always a totalsurprise even for me what actually happens at each one, its just bynature such an unpredictable event, even just technically speaking, butthat’s what makes it exciting.”To be notified of the next event, tentatively scheduled for the spring, jointhe Work Gallery email list: http://www.redtinshack.com/contact.Don’t Hate, Curate!photo by Anrei Degenhardt, everything else by KristaPage10 Red Hook Star-Revue November 2010 November 2010Red Hook Star-Revue Page 11

Shopping Red HookMollie Dash, co-owner of thenewly-opened EverbriteMercantile Co., may nothave discovered her talent for makingjewelry had her best friend Williebeen more punctual. While living inLos Angeles, Dash would create jewelryto pass the time while waiting tobe picked up by her friend, who hada car to get around the city. ThoughWillie was perpetually late, Dashhad time to make pieces from discardedart supplies she acquired whileearning a BFA from Virginia CommonwealthUniversity in Richmond,Virginia. “I started with donatedSculpey and donated copper electricEverbrite Mercantile Co. DisplaysUnique Items, Sense of HumorBy Josie Rubiofrom Knoxville, Tennessee-basedYee-Haw Industries, maker of Graciasthank-you notes and a squirrel sewonpatch, to London’s Playforeverracing cars and airplane toys.Of the selection, Dash says, “I can’treally describe it, but it’s just whatI like.” These items include one-ofa-kindhandpainted Zachary Pryorearrings, as well as a Black + BlumRingo magazine rack that can beexpanded simply by adding anotherring. Planters and incense burnersfrom Nobuhiro Sato are not onlydesigned to look like houses, but themortar products age and weather. In“The sign abovethe shop issimply a roundPac Man-likecreature theyrefer to asThompkins,Lauas’ alter ego.A word bubble isblank, but Lauasplans to addmagnetic lettersso for storeannouncements.”well as Lauas, a computer programmerand web designer. “Itdefinitely suits our personalitiesa lot better,” Dash says.And elements of their personalities— and senses of humor— can be found throughout thestore. The sign above the shopis simply a round Pac Manlikecreature they refer to asThompkins, Lauas’ alter ego. Aword bubble is blank, but Dashsays that Lauas plans to putmagnetic letters in the bubbleso Thompkins can make storeannouncements from time totime.And the log bearing eyes and amouth that sits near the toys?“Loggy!” they explain in unison. Thelog, which also has wheels attachedto the bottom, is the creation of Lauas.As for the vintage arcade bowlinggame, Lauas won it on eBay and tooka train to Cleveland to bring thegame to Brooklyn by truck. The gameis popular with customers, including ayoung “bowling savant” that recentlyvisited the store, according to Lauas.“A little 2-year-old did the best gamein days,” he says. “A 7-10 split. Thatblew me away.”Everbrite Mercantile Company, 351Van Brunt Street, open 11am - 7pmTues thru Sun. Closed Mondays. 347-546-8701wire,” says Dash, who moved to NewYork City in 2004.Her jewelry, on display at the shopshe opened October 11 with BryanLauas, still incorporates many reclaimeditems that she finds at fleamarkets, antique stores and yardsales. A row of bracelets, for example,incorporate old Pennsylvania huntingpermits. Since the jewelry ismade with a minimum of new itemsand repurposes old materials, it’s alsoeco-friendly.The shop contains an array of accessories,personal care items, toys,T-shirts and home décor items, all selectedby Dash and Lauas. You’ll finditems from other Brooklyn artisans,such as a six-continent silhouettenecklace from the Design Glut duo ofLiz Kinnmark and Kegan Fisher. Butthe shop’s selections span the globe—the personal care section, you’ll findJao Ltd. products, such as hand sanitizer,lip balm and moisturizer madewithout dyes, petroleum or artificialfragrances. There’s also Portland,Oregon–based APAK creations, suchas adorable mugs and wallets. A signtoward the back of the store promises“man stuff,” including hardwareand tools, photo equipment, obscurevideo games and engines powered bysteam and heat.Everbrite Mercantile Co. started asan online shop in 2009, springingfrom Dash’s jewelry business. (Herwork can also be found at molliedash.com, Sodafine in Williamsburg and atOld Hollywood in Greenpoint and atthe Limelight Marketplace in Manhattan.)After Dash and Lauas movedto Red Hook in March of 2010, theystarted looking around Brooklyn fora retail space and eventually discoveredthe former Atlantis Found spotat 351 Van Brunt Street. ThoughDash and Lauas had showcasedEverbrite items from time-to-time atthe Brooklyn Flea and several othershows, the two decided it would bebest to have a retail shop that coulddouble as a workspace for Dash, asNovember 2010Red Hook Star-Revue Page 9

Nightlife:Columbia WaterfrontBurlesque with Free Shows at Sugar LoungeBy Josie RubioDistrict Exposed toLocal burlesque performer Kiki Valentine has no problem sharing herdisdain for the upcoming Burlesque Hollywood film, featuring Cherand Christina Aguilera. “There’s not even a pastie in the whole preview,”she laments. For a true burlesque experience, locals can headto Sugar Lounge, where Valentine and fellow performers Rosabelle Selavy andJustina Flash will present “Red Burlesque Manifesto” on Saturday, November 6.The free shows, slated to become a once-a-month event at Sugar Lounge,began in October, when the show was moved to the Columbia Street bar aftera venue in nearby Boerum Hill cancelled a scheduled performance. Untilthen, Valentine, a Red Hook resident, had been reluctant to perform so closeto home, wanting to maintain a separation between her home and creative/professional lives. But she says she enjoys providing the neighborhood with afree entertainment option during trying economic times.“People want this type of entertainment, so I feel obligated to provide that,” shesays. “It feels nice to be able to do that in Red Hook, where I live, as opposedto always doing something in the city.” Valentine regularly produces and directsThe Sunday Show, a censorship-free monthly exposition of performance artists,at various places on the Lower East Side, including Fontana’s Bar and EllaLounge while the regular venue, the Slipper Room, is closed for renovations.While the Sunday Show is an established variety act, the Sugar Loungeperformances are on a smaller scale. Valentine’s definition of low-key may bea bit different from most, judging from her offhand mention that Justina Flashwill be hula-hooping with fire at the upcoming Red Burlesque Manifesto. Valentine,who has been involved in burlesque since 2003, admits she’s becomea bit desensitized. “I guess for me I’m kind of like P.T. Barnum,” she says. “I’veseen all this stuff a million times.”For many audience members at the previous Sugar Lounge performance, however,it was the first time seeing a burlesque show, Valentine says. “Burlesque isan art form basically consisting of a theatrical striptease, often comedic,” shesays. “It’s not overly sexual, but it’s obviously not conservative entertainment.”Valentine has many creative outlets, as a writer, producer and performanceartist, but she enjoys the artistic freedom that burlesque provides. “Burlesqueis really like when you’re a kid and you get to have recess,” she says. “It’s funand it’s light and it gives you the opportunity to talk about heavier issues, likepolitics, like racism, like discrimination in a playful manner, whereas if I’msitting on a radio show or a panel, it becomes very dry and serious.”Valentine addresses the Metropolitan Transportation Authority fare increasesin a pro-active, yet playful manner with the MTA Service Specialists, a groupcomprised of her and three other women who travel the trains dressed inKiki in Red, photo by Polly Sonicpillbox hats and dresses fashioned after 1960s flight attendants. Since 2008,the group has voluntarily provided help to train passengers, distributing handsanitizer, providing directions, collecting trash and encouraging the MTA’srules of conduct, such as encouraging people to give up their seats for pregnantor elderly passengers.In 2009, Valentine received a cease and desist letter from the MTA, whichargued that the group was creating “confusion in the marketplace.” Valentinesays, “How are you going to stop people who are volunteering, doing somethingnice?” The MTA Service Specialists have been allowed to continue their workand probably will take to the rails again in early November.With more planned MTA fare hikes, Valentine says that she’s happy toprovide free local shows that don’t require a Metrocard. “It will be differentperformers and a lot of them are pretty well-known,” she says. “And they’rewilling to come out to Red Hook to expose themselves,” here Valentinepauses and laughs, then clarifies, “expose the art form to an audience thatprobably wouldn’t travel into the city.”See the free performance of Red Burlesque Manifesto at Sugar Lounge, 147 ColumbiaSt., on November 6 at 11 pm. The first 40 people who RSVP via the SugarLounge Facebook page are guaranteed entry before 10 pm.Theater:Theater Troupe Hits Close to HomelessnessWith ‘It Could Happen to You’By Josie RubioAddressing societal issuesand making social commentarythrough theatercan be traced to the inception ofthe performing arts. Yet the Jan HusHomeless Theatre Troupe, performingNovember 8 at the Miccio Center,in conjunction with Red Hook–focusedFalconworks Artists Group, hasa unique aspect that lends a specialimpact to its interactive play, “ItCould Happen to You.” Nine of the11 performers are currently homeless.“Only one currently has a steady spot ina shelter, as of this moment,” says KatyRubin, Theatre of the Oppressed instructorat Jan Hus Homeless Outreach.“The other actors spend the nightsoutside or in the subway tunnels.”Rubin works with youth, adults, immigrantsand the recently incarceratedas a facilitator of the Theater ofthe Oppressed, which creates interactivetheater workshops for socialchange. Earlier this year, Amy Conley,an outreach worker at the Jan HusHomeless Outreach and AdvocacyProgram on the Upper East Side, contactedRubin. The Jan Hus HomelessTheatre Troupe first met in late June,beginning with training in games andexercises, then creating the show.Writing true to lifeThough the script isn’t followed wordfor word, the play was created by thetroupe members, who ultimately makeall decisions about content, designand acting. “The play is written by thetroupe, and every event that happensin the play has happened to oneof the actors in real life,” Rubin says.Situations and experiences dealt withinclude discrimination in family courtbased on past homelessness and addiction—despitethe improvement of theperson’s situation—and instances of thepolice throwing away belongings of thehomeless or arresting a homeless personfor a very minor offense, she says.After the play, there’s an interactiveforum, a central element of the Theaterof the Oppressed, says Rubin.“The audience identifies with thestruggles faced by the protagonists,and enters the scene in the protagonist'splace to try different alternativesin the moment of conflict,” shesays. “Then the audience and theactors together debate the practicalityof each alternative. We are notlooking for one solution, but ratherbrainstorming together the many possiblealternatives to approaching aseemingly impossible situation.”Falconworks, which aims to empowerindividuals and communities and createsocial change in South Brooklyn,uses the Theater of the OppressedTechniques in its Riot Act and RedHook Theater Project to developoriginal theater, says Reg Flowers, Falconworksfounder and artistic director.The presentation of “It Could Happento You” will serve as part of the trainingoffered by Falconworks ArtistsGroup, which was founded in 1997and established as a nonprofit in 2004.The play will also “allow our participantsand the Red Hook communityto experience this technique appliedto a compelling social issue,” he says.(continued on next page)Page 12 Red Hook Star-Revue November 2010

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Opens a NewBrew Bar in Its Red Hook WarehouseBy Josie RubioIn late September, a new placeopened in Red Hook whereconnoisseurs can ponder justthe right blends and speakwith knowledgeable peopleabout varietals and tasting options.And it’s not one of the newer wineshops. Portland, Oregon–basedStumptown Coffee Roasters opened abrew bar in its Red Hook warehouse,a tasting room where coffee fanaticsand novices alike can learn abouthome brewing techniques.“There’s a larger awareness about coffee,”says Steve Kirbach, head roaster.He adds that it’s being seen as moreof a “higher-end product, more akinto wine.”Stumptown Brew Bar, currently openfrom 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdaysand Sundays only, isn’t your typicalcoffeehouse, where conversationsand the clack of laptop keys arepunctuated by the occasional roar ofan espresso machine. In fact, unlikethe Manhattan Stumptown café inthe Ace Hotel, there are no espressomachines at all.The bar instead focuses on the artof brewing coffee at home. Coffee isavailable to go and there’s also a largelone table for those who want to sipin-house. “It offers a venue for peopleto learn about coffee,” says Kirbach.The wood-paneled space itself issimple, with bags of coffee beans artfullypiled to one side.“We offer a wide range of single“Coffee fanatics andnovices alike canlearn about homebrewing techniques.”origin coffees as well as some of ourblends,” Kirbach says. But the brewbar not only offers array of types ofcoffee; a chalkboard also announcessix brewing methods from whichto choose. Visitors can select fromthe following: pour-over single cup,Hario V60 (another type of pour-Visitors to the Stumptown Coffee Roasters brew bar can not only select a type ofcoffee, but also the brewing method. Photo courtesy Stumptown.over method), AeroPress, Chemex,vacuum pot and, probably the mostfamiliar, the French press. Priceranges for 8-ounce coffees are $3 to$4.75, while 12 ounces of the HarioV60 and pour-over are $3.75. Doublesof the French press and Chemexare $8.50.The coffee can also be purchasedin 12-ounce bags, in the $10.75 to$14.25 price range, ground on premisesor sold as whole beans. Selectionsinclude many coffees that are directtrade, Stumptown’s own certificationmeaning that the coffee beanfarmer, with whom Stumptown hasa direct relationship, is paid a higherpremium than average. These coffeesinclude Indonesian Gajah Aceh,Guatemala Benavente, Costa RicaLos Angeles, Costa Rica Don MayoReserva and Holler Mountain Blend.The shop also sells coffee brewingequipment and grinders. The brewbar eventually will host brewing demonstrationsand coffee cuppings.Baked’s New Recipe Book Updates Classics(continued from page 1)northeast, the other from the south, are melded in the Red Velvet WhoopiePie recipe. The Baked team takes on seemingly straightforward regional desserts,such as Boston Cream Pie Cake and Mississippi Mud Pie, with addedcare and complexity. People from throughout the country will recognize theirown regional favorites, such as Buckeyes, a chocolate and peanut butter confectionbeloved by Ohioans.Overall, Lewis and Poliafito provide a volume of delicious supplements totime-honored family classics, and surely some recipes that will eventuallybecome favorites. Below is a recipe from Baked Explorations that is befittingthis time of year. In the Baked Note, raw-milk Vermont cheddar is recommended,though any cheddar will work—the sharper, the better.Pumpkin Cheddar MuffinsPhoto by Tina RuppIngredients1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin puree3 tablespoons sour cream2 large eggs1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar11/4 cups (about 4 ounces) grated sharp cheddar2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray each cup of a standard 12-cup muffin pan with alittle bit of vegetable spray and use a paper towel to spread the oil evenly along the bottom and upthe sides of each cup.In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin and sour cream. Add the eggs and butter and whiskuntil combined.In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepperand brown sugar. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients intothe well, and fold until just combined. Fold in three-quarters of the cheese.Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and the pumpkin seedson top of the muffins. Bake them for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the muffin pan cool ona rack for 10 minutes before turning out the muffins. Serve them warm.Jan Hus HomelessTheater TroupeEntertains at theMiccio Center(continued from previous page)The intention of the play is to raiseawareness about inhuman treatment ofthe homeless, says Rubin. “We want toencourage our audiences to understandthat homelessness can happen to anyone,and that we all have the responsibilityto work towards ending homelessnessin NYC and improving thequality of life for all our neighbors.”The Jan Hus Homeless Theatre Troupeperforms November 8 at 7 pm at the MiccioCenter, 110 9th Street, Brooklyn. Call(718) 395-3218 for more information.192 Union Street • Brooklyn, NY 11231718.643.1719 • Fax 718.246.0899November 2010Red Hook Star-Revue Page 13

MUSIC:Smokey’s Round-up HangTheir Hats in Red HookBy Stephen SlaybaughSmokey's Round-up plays Sunny's Bar on Nov. 3 at 10 pm.Photo by Jim HerringtonSinger and guitarist SmokeyHormel has played with thelikes of Johnny Cash, TomWaits and Neil Diamondand has been backing up Norah Joneson tour this year, but most every weekhe can be found performing righthere in Red Hook. His western swingband, Smokey’s Round-up, has madeWednesday nights at Sunny’s Bara regular barn dance, playing songsmade popular in the early 20th centuryby the likes of Bob Wills and theTexas Playboys, Milton Brown andHis Musical Brownies, and others.As a teenager growing up in Hollywood,Hormel was taught by guitargreat Jimmy Wyble, one of Wills’Texas Playboys. A recording sessionfor kids show The Backyardigans ledto the formation of the Round-upin 2007. The group’s original pedalsteel player, Bob Hoffnar, livedaround the corner from Sunny’s,and the band began rehearsing atthe bar on the dead midweek night,eventually leading to the regularresidency. Hoffnar has since left theband (he moved to Texas), but theRound-up still considers Sunny’s itsmusical home.Western swing developed in the1920s, when artists like Wills andBrown, who played together in theLight Crust Doughboys, formed bigbands like their jazz counterpartsand fused elements of swing with thetraditional country sounds of theirTexan upbringing. The style reachedits height of popularity in the ‘30sand ‘40s, rising to prominence alongwith the image of the singing cowboyin motion pictures and television.Western swing had a direct influenceon rock ‘n’ roll(once called“western bop”in its formativeyears), whichwould eventuallysupersedeit.So what attractsHormel to playing these seeminglyanachronistic songs? “You areonly as good as the songs you play,”he says via email. “This music cannotbe played properly without a goodsense of humor and a high level ofenergy and swing.”That humor, combined with thestyle’s up-tempo rhythms and naturalcadence, make for songs that oftenseem more heartfelt than today’smanufactured pop, though Hormelwon’t say so outright. “I don't know.Does Bob Wills have more heart thanLady Gaga? All I can say is that theseold songs have a lot of humanity.”O & B UnisexNail Salon y Barber ShopEspecialidad En Todo Tipo De PeloTintingRelaxerPermanentCut-Blow-DryExtensionsMondays - Wash & Set $10Tuesdays - Relaxer $25324 Van Brunt Street(718) 935-1612Helping him to convey that humanityare bassist Tim Luntzel, drummerAndrew Borger and CharlieBurnham on fiddle and harmonica.The Round-up keeps both the soundand the look of the tradition alive,wearing western garb and Stetsonhats while onstage (or on the floor, asis thecase atSunny’s).Whileall theplayersareexperiencedmusicians, their goals for this groupseem more about enjoyment thanany notoriety or monetary success.Indeed, the band which resides invarious parts of Brooklyn, and inSmokey’s case, in Hoboken, seemscontent to keep their touring scheduleto Conover Street. “We just wantto keep playing at Sunny's,” Hormelsays, “learning more songs and gettingbetter at playing the ones weknow.”“His western swing band,Smokey’s Round-up, hasmade Wednesday nights atSunny’s Bar a regular barndance.”Smokey’s Round-up will be at Sunny’sBar on November 3. They will then betaking a month-long break, but will returnto their regular night on December 15.Spoil yourself ina fresh and modernsalon. Expertin color, chemicalservice andorganic productsfor all types of hair.Customized cuts foryour lifestyle andpersonality.Walk-ins welcome.Open Tuesday - Friday 11 - 8,Saturday 10:30 - 6.352 Van Brunt Street 718 935-0596Friday, November 5th, 9 PMUnionPage 14 Red Hook Star-Revue November 2010

The Star-Revue Restaurant GuideRED HOOKBAKED 359 Van Brunt St., (718) 222-0345.Bakery serving cupcakes, cakes, coffee, pastries,lunch items. Free wi-fi. Open for breakfast,lunch and dinner daily. AE, DS, MC, V.THE BROOKLYN ICE HOUSE 318Van Brunt St., (718) 222-1865. Burgers, barbecueand pulled pork sandwiches. Cashonly. Open for lunch and dinner daily.DEFONTE’S SANDWICH SHOP, 379Columbia St., (718) 855-6982. Variety oflarge sandwiches, including roast beef andpotato and egg. Open for breakfast andlunch Mon-Sat. Cash only.DIEGO’S RESTAURANT, 116 SullivanSt., (718) 625-1616. Mexican and LatinAmerican cuisine. Open for lunch and dinnerMon-Sat. AE, DS, MC, V.FORT DEFIANCE 365 Van Brunt St.,(347) 453-6672. Brunch, sandwichesand small plates. Open for breakfast Tue;breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon, Wed-Sun. AE, DS, MC, V.THE GOOD FORK 391 Van BruntSt., (718) 643-6636. Menu varies; dishesinclude pork dumplings, roast chicken, parpadellewith boar ragù and steak and eggsKorean style. Dinner Tue-Sun. AE, MC, V.HOME/MADE 293 Van Brunt St., (347)223-4135. Salads, sandwiches, cheese,charcuterie and brunch. Dinner Wed-Fri,brunch and dinner Sat-Sun. AE, DS, MC, V.HOPE & ANCHOR 347 Van Brunt St.,(718) 237-0276. Large menu that includesburgers, entrees and all-day breakfast.Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Fri;breakfast, lunch and dinner Sat-Sun. AE,DS, MC, V.IKEA, One Beard St., (718) 246-4532.Swedish meatballs, pasta, wraps and sandwiches;breakfast items include eggs andcinnamon buns. Open for breakfast, lunchand dinner daily. AE, DS, MV, V.FERNANDO’S FOCACCERIA RES-TAURANT 151 Union St., (718) 855-1545. Southern Italian fare, including pastaand panelle. Open for lunch and dinnerMon-Sat. Cash only.FULTUMMY’S 221 Columbia St., (347)725-3129. Coffee shop with sandwiches.Free wi-fi. Open for lunch and dinner Tue-Sat, lunch Sun. Cash only.HOUSE OF PIZZA & CALZONES132 Union St., (718) 624-9107. Pizza,calzones and sandwiches. Open for lunchand dinner daily. Cash only.IRO 115 Columbia St., (718) 254-8040.Japanese cuisine, including sushi andnoodle dishes. Open for lunch and dinnerdaily. AE, MC, V.JAKE’S BARBECUE RESTAURANT189 Columbia St., (718) 522-4531. KansasCity-style barbecue, including baby backribs. Open for lunch and dinner daily. AE,MC, V.LILLA CAFE 126 Union St., (718) 855-5700. Seasonal fare, hormone and antibiotic-freemeats, bread baked on premisesand homemade pasta from Chef ErlingBerner. BYOB. Open for dinner Tue-Sun,lunch Thu-Fri, brunch Sat-Sun. MC, V.MAZZAT 208 Columbia St., (718) 852-1652. Mediterranean. Open for lunch anddinner daily. AE, MC, V.PETITE CREVETTE 144 Union St., (718)855-2632. Seafood, including corn-andcrabchowder, salmon burgers and cioppino,from Chef Neil Ganic. BYOB. Openfor lunch and dinner Tue-Sat. Cash only.SUGAR LOUNGE 147 Columbia St.,(718) 643-2880. Coffee bar, cocktails andbreakfast (scones, croissants, muffins). Freewi-fi. Open for breakfast Mon-Fri, bar opennightly. AE.TEEDA THAI CUISINE 218 ColumbiaSt., (718) 855-1700. Thai dishes includepapaya salad, dumplings and massamuncurry. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Sat,dinner Sun. MC, V.Credit Card Guide:AE—American Express;DS—Discover; MC—MasterCard; V—VisaKEVIN’S 277 Van Brunt St., (718) 596-8335. Seafood, seasonal and local fare.Dinner Thu-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. AE, MC, V.MARK’S PIZZA 326 Van Brunt St.,(718) 624-0690. Open for lunch and dinnerdaily. AE, MC, V.O’BARONE 360 Van Brunt St., (347)599-2758. Northern Italian cuisine. Openfor dinner daily. MC, V. Dinner daily.RED HOOK LOBSTER POUND 284Van Brunt St., (646) 326-7650. Maine lobsterrolls, Connecticut rolls and whoopiepies. Lunch and dinner Wed-Sun. MC; V.ROCKY SULLIVAN’S 34 Van Dyke St.,(718) 246-8050. Irish pub with brick-ovenpizza, sandwiches and Red Hook LobsterPound feasts Fri 6-9 pm, Sat 5-8 pm. Openfor lunch and dinner daily. AE, DS, MC, V.COLUMBIA WATERFRONTDISTRICT5 BURRO CAFE 127 Columbia St.,(718) 875-5515. Mexican. Open for lunchand dinner Tue-Fri, brunch and dinner Sat-Sun. AE, DS, MC, V.ALMA 187 Columbia St., (718) 643-5400. Modern Mexican fare. Dinner Mon-Fri, brunch/dinner Sat-Sun. AE, DS, MC, V.CALEXICO CARNE ASADA 122Union St., (718) 488-8226. Tex-Mex burritos,tacos, quesadillas and more. Open forlunch and dinner daily. Cash only.Caselnova, 215 Columbia Street(bet. Sackett & Union Sts.) 718 522-7500- traditional and creative Northern andSouthern Italian dishes.THE COFFEE DEN, 144 Union St, (718)875-8720. Sandwiches, pastries and coffee.Free wi-fi. Open for breakfast, lunchand dinner daily. Cash only.November 2010Red Hook Star-Revue Page 15

The Attempt To Abolish Red Hook Point “A Conspiracy?”by J. J. BurkardSurely this sounds like a cloakand dagger story you say, welllet me refresh your memory. Forthose old timers who lived throughand experienced these alarming times.Times which have witnessed so manyPointers abandon, neglect, pull upstakes and leave the only place theyhave known all their lives. And for thenewer residents also, this is a true happeningthat you’ll find hard to believe.Just where is the Point? Rememberthe old story - what do you like, pie orcake? Well, cake referred to the creek,for its proximity to the Gowanus Canal.And pie represented the Pointmeaning Red Hook Point. So whatare you, a Pointer or a Creeker?Almost one third of today’s Red Hookis known as the Point. An area whosemajority of residents never had accessto the B77 bus, until they abolishedthe darn thing, just a couple of monthsago. An area west of Richards Street tothe Buttermilk. From Hamilton Avenue,south to the last street before thewater, Reed Street. But for this story weexpand north as far as Atlantic Avenue,then southerly all the way to ReedStreet. Through carefully laid plansof New York City, under then MayorJohn V. Lindsay, jointly with the PortAuthority, the Point was doomed to bewiped off the map. In the early 1960sa concerted effort to purchase all theexisting houses in the area for whatwas destined to be and called the RedHook Container port, began in earnestby the City of New York.First, the rumors were spread. Theproperty was to be condemned. Peoplewere told it was no use repairingtheir property or performing maintenanceeven though it was necessaryfor soon the Port Authority is going tobulldoze your precious homes and youwould be wasting your money. Thenthe City of New York set up an officein the Point, with agents who sentletters out to the owners of propertyadvertising they would buy your property.When people responded, theywere offered ridiculously low deals.A mere fraction of what these homeswere actually worth.I myself moved to Coffey Street, notbecause I wanted to remain in RedHook but out of necessity. When mywife gave birth to our fifth son we desperatelyneeded to leave the walkupwe occupied on Van Brunt Street.Hence, I decided with the help of aloan from my mother-in law to purchasea home on Coffey Street.My wife and I have called it home forover 50 years, while raising our sevenchildren. And let’s be honest aboutthis. We just couldn’t afford to moveout of Red Hook.People said I was foolish, Are youaware of what’s happening? Theywould ask. The City is going to takeall the property for a container port.Neighbor began to turn against neighbor.The desperation could be felt inthe air, many did move to Bay Ridge.Some sold their property to the City,and then sold it again to unsuspectingbuyers who found out later whenthey tried to pay their real estate taxes,or obtain a loan from a bank, oreven signing up for a fuel oil delivery,the property did not belong to them.Many just let their property deterioratebeyond recognition.This dark cloud was not a passingstorm; it hung over Red Hook Pointfor 10 years, 10 years that effectivelyspelled disaster. The ruination of thepoint as we have come to know andlove it for many many, years. Thestrange thing was that as the city wentbankrupt in 1976 the project wascalled off without telling the public.The Port Authority continued thecharade of taking over the propertyin the hopes of saving the plan. Thepurchasing continued until ended byMayor Koch.But the attempts to erase the point offthe map failed. Not just because the citywent bankrupt, but because the toughdiehard few true Red Hookers foughtevery step of the way. Their fight hadpaid off. All of Red Hook did rise up outof the potential ashes and lives again.Old timers and new comers alikeshould see this story as proof that RedHook is destined for great things. It’sbeginning to show. This newspaper,The Red Hook Star Revue in the Octoberissue is promoting the possibilityof a monorail system to speed us downtownin minutes. This is a great idea,I for one think we should settle fornothing less. If they can build a dilapidatedtrolley run, they certainly canbuild a modern conveyance such asthe mono-rail to grace our neighborhood.It could even be routed throughall the wasted space the Port Authoritypossesses along the waterfront.The trolley idea was with us for muchtoo long, and was nothing but a dismalfailure, with lots of studies and grants.Let’s spend our money on somethingthat really has a chance. Red Hookcan do without the disappointments.,The newer residents, consisting ofmostly younger people, are ambitious.Many are entrepreneurs with dreamsand wonderful ideas. Red Hook needsthese young people, their dreams andideas, to help our neighborhood winthe respect it always deserved.Many people have contributed immenselyto Red Hooks improved status;Greg O’Connell in the course of20 years or so has resurrected most ofour waterfront. Carolina Saguaro isfulfilling her dream with her PortsideNY, and the renowned vessel MaryWhalen. So too, Dave Sharp and hisfamous Lehigh Valley Barge (a NationalLandmark). I mention just a few, butthere are so many others with dreams.Red Hook has been blessed with thesenew forward thinking residents.Everyone knows where the termcreek originated and it’s relation tothe Gowanus Canal. But does anyoneknow where the term “point” comesfrom? Well, the Dutch get credit forthat. By naming Cyprus Tree Island, a50 to 75 foot high hill, (Roude Hoek)Red Hook, because this island’s shorelinewas covered in red colored clay.And the word Hoek, in Dutch meanspoint, not hook as in fish hook. Sothere you have it. Are you a Pointeror a Creeker?It’s a good bet, that if we asked thatsame question to those who tried to doaway with Red Hook Point in the 60s,neither the Port Authority, nor theMayor of New York City would be inclinedto proceed with their Conspiracy,fearing perhaps pie in their faces.(718) 243-0221(800) 718-0081Page 16 Red Hook Star-Revue November 2010

Drinks and Food to Go With ItLilla Offers Tasty Seasonal Fare, Carefully Prepared Menu ItemsBy Josie RubioWhen pausing to look atthe menu posted nearthe door of Lilla, whichopened in August on Union Streetbetween Columbia and Hicks, apasserby stopped to say she’d recentlyeaten there and highly recommendedit. So it’s safe to say word on thestreet about the new restaurant, quiteliterally, has been good.On a recent dinner visit, as menuswere handed to a nearby table, onediner announced to his companion,“Everything I’ve tried here has beengood.” So if you haven’t checked outthis Columbia Waterfront Districtgem yet, consider this review a thirdrecommendation. Lilla serves up tastyseasonal fare, many of the itemsmade on premises by chef ErlingBerner, who owns the space withhis wife, Maria.Chef Berner’s impressive resumeincludes stints at the kitchens ofGramercy Tavern in the FlatironDistrict, Le Zie in Chelsea,Antonucci on the Upper EastSide, Aurelia in Millbrook, NewYork, and the Commander’s PalaceRestaurant in New Orleans.But Berner says he felt it wastime to open a restaurant of hisown. “I’ve been wanting to dothis for a long time,” he says.Berner rises early to make allthe restaurant’s bread, fromthe pieces brought to the tableby servers at the beginning ofthe meal to the brioche hamburgerbuns. The chef also makes the pasta,including cavatelli, ravioli and lasagna.(Two exceptions that are notmade in-house: the capellini and thechildren’s hamburger bun.) All meatsare hormone- and antibiotic-free,purchased from nearby Piasanos MeatMarket in Brooklyn and D’Artagnan,then butchered by Berner. Thechef also regularly peruses the farmers’markets, such as Union SquareGreenmarket, for seasonal vegetables.“The menu is constantly evolving,”Berner says.This type of care put into the foodcomes together perfectly in the grassfedburger, served on the housemadebrioche bun with lettuce, onions, tomatoesand cheese upon request. Tothe side were cornichons, instead ofthe usual hamburger pickles, and thinhand-cut fries. Available on boththe lunch and dinner menu, it couldbe one of the best burgers around.Though a homemade bun doesn’tseem like it would make a huge difference,it really elevated the simpleburger. Grass-fed burgers also tend tobe devoid of gristle/fat morsels thatare present in at least one to twobites in most burgers, and the pattywas juicy without being greasy.During the first visit in mid Octoberwith a dining companion, a serverdoled out a piece of warm bread toeach of us, with a dish of soft herbbutter to share. We sampled thedelectable chicken liver pate, whicharrived with toast points, cornichonsand caramelized onions. Whenwe ran out of toast points, however,we were brought more of the housebread, which was a bit too salty topair with the pate.From the tempting entrée choices,including Amish chicken and citruspork chops, we selected the pumpkin“Though ahomemade bundoesn’t seem like itwould make a hugedifference, it reallyelevated the simpleburger. “cavatelli and a short rib special. Thetender short rib was accompanied bycarrot coins and served atop exceptionallytasty homemade mashedpotatoes. The cavatelli, cooked inbrown butter and dusted with cinnamon,were tender morsels of pasta.A word to diners, however, if it’s onthe November menu: it’s a bit onthe sweet side. By no means dessertsweet,it just became a bit muchhalfway through the dish. Then Icleaned my plate of those butterbatheddelights.The only disappointment was thepumpkin crème brûlée, which had atop that was too burnt. So instead ofthe satisfying crack of the sugar top ofthat first brûlée bite, the spoon madea sticky dent, causing the custard—which was of a consistency closer topumpkin pie filling—to ooze out at thesides of the dish.On another visit, we opted for thebutternut squash arancini, which deepfriedwith a delectable risotto filling,was a sweeter take on the classic. Thepear salad with pumpkin vinaigrettewas a little blasé, however; the lettuceand pearsdidn’t stand upto the hunksof salty goatcheese. Thosegood hand-cutfries arrivedwith the searedDelmonicosteak, servedwith chimichurrisauce.The seafoodcapellini comesin a nicelyspicy tomatosauce, withmussels, tendercalamari and perfectly-cooked shrimp.Our dessert choice, recommendedby the server, was more successfulon this visit: the Queen of Sheba.As the name implies, it’s a majesticdessert of dark chocolate—somewherebetween a mousse andbrownie, with a whipped creamtopping.Lilla’s childrens menuLilla is open for dinner Tuesdaythrough Sunday and for lunchThursday and Friday and alsohas a brunch menu on Saturdayand Sunday. There’s also a children’smenu that includes grilledchicken, spaghetti, a burger andgrilled fish. The 30-seat restaurantitself is simple and pleasant, withexposed brick and local artworkadorning the walls. In warmerweather, there’s a 32-seat outdoorspace with a pergola and a culinarygarden where diners can see Bernerretrieving herbs to use in the kitchen.Currently, Lilla has no liquor license,Chef Erling Berner preparing for the night’s menu.but Old Brooklyn Wine & Liquor isconveniently located across the streetfor BYOB. As of late October, therestaurant recently started acceptingMasterCard and Visa.Plans are in the works to offerThanksgiving dinner to go, for pickupbefore noon on Thanksgiving Day.The feast is slated to include butternutsquash soup, roasted vegetables,glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, freshcranberries, a relish tray and a choiceof apple, pumpkin or pecan pie, aswell as turkey stuffing and organicturkey from a farm in upstate NewYork.The Berners not only opened arestaurant in the Columbia WaterfrontDistrict—they also relocated tothe area from Manhattan with theiryoung daughter. “We wanted to find aneighborhood we could be a part of,”says Maria Berner. And judging fromthe word on the street, it sounds as ifthey’re a welcome addition.Eat in or Take Out. We Also Deliver!Brooklyn’s first Certified Green Restaurant.We are available for private parties up to 60.437 Third Ave, in Gowanusbetween 7th and 8th Sts.718-788-0017 MichaelandPings.comNovember 2010Red Hook Star-Revue Page 17

Music & Arts CalendarCLASSES/WORKSHOPSBrooklyn General—128 Union St., (718)237-7753. Beginning Knitting Session C,11/8, 15 & 22 from 7-9 pm, $120; BeginningKnitting Session D, 11/29, 12/6 & 13 from5-7 pm, $120; Project Knitting Session E(intermediate-advanced), 11/28, 12/5 & 12from 5-7 pm, $120; Project Knitting Session C(intermediate-advanced), 11/8, 12 & 22 from7-9 pm, $120; Lace Knitting, 11/22 & 29, 12/6& 13 from 6:30-8:30 pm, $160; Sewing All DayTote Bag (intermediate), 11/27, 12/4, 11 & 18from 9:30-11:30 am, $160; PatternmakingWorkshop Session A Shift Dress, 11/21 from10 am-noon, $50; Quilting Workshop SessionB, 11/23 & 30, 12, 7 & 14 from 7-9 pm, $160;Spinning Session A (beginning level), 11/2, 9& 16 from 7-9 pm, $120. Registration for classmust be complete 24 hours in advance.Jalopy Theatre and School of Music—315Columbia St., (718) 395-3214. Vocal HarmonyBasics, with Emily Eagan, 11/21 at 1 pm, $20;Vocal Harmony Duos and Trios, with EmilyEagan and Don Friedman, 11/21 at 3 pm, $25.The Miccio Center—110 W 9th St., Brooklyn,(718) 395-3218. Acting Classes for Adults, fromthe Red Hook Theater Project, 11/3, 10, 17 &24 from 6-8:30 pm, 5:30 pm registration. FREE.Rocky Sullivan’s—34 Van Dyke St., (718)246-8050. Tin Whistle Classes with Chris Byrne11/1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; Beginner Irish Classeswith Peder O’Hici, 11/2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 7pm. Call for more info.DANCECora Dance—A Little Something from CoraDance Showcase, choreographic work ofShannon Hummel and Cora Dance, 11/13 at7:30 pm, Rocky Sullivan’s, 34 Van Dyke St.,(718) 858-2520. Suggested donation $10 orpay-what-you-can.Red Burlesque Manifesto—with DJ JC Hopkinsand performances by Kiki Valentine, RosabelleSelavy and Justina Flash, 11/6, music at11 pm, show at midnight, Sugar Lounge, 147Columbia St., (718) 643-2880. FREE. First 40people who RSVP via the Sugar Lounge Facebookpage guaranteed entry before 10 pm.EXHIBITIONSArt Lot—206 Columbia Street, at Sackett St.,Media Mix x 4, works by Cynthia Lawson Jaramillo,Babs Reingold, John Roach and MarySchiliro, through 1/9. On view 24/7.Kentler International Drawing Space—353Van Brunt St., (718) 875-2098. Cuba: My Revolution,The Making of the Graphic Novel andRelated Drawings by Inverna Lockpez andDean Haspiel, through 12/12. Open Thu-Sunnoon-5 pm.Look North Inuit Art Gallery—275 ConoverStreet, Suite 4E, (347) 721-3995. Polar Light:Greenland, photography by Rena Bass Formanand drawings by Zaria Forman, a climatechange awareness exhibition held in conjunctionwith Al Gore's “The Climate Project,”through 12/31. Call for hours; for more info,visit looknorthny.com.Margaret Palca Bakes—191 Columbia St.,(718) 802-9771. Photographs by Eric Fennell,through 11/7. Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-6pm, Sun 8 am-4 pm.FOOD & DRINKBotta di Vino—357 Van Brunt St., (347) 689-3664. Green Blackout Blind Tasting, candlelittasting of wrapped bottles, with acoustic jazzguitar, 11/5, 12, 19 & 26 from 8:30-10 pm; ItalianWine School, 11/4 & 11 from 6:30-8:30 pm;open 10 am-5 pm 11/26. FREE.Good Fork Benefit Dinner for Red HookCommunity Farm—four-course fundraisingdinner to rebuild the Red Hook CommunityFarm after damaging hail storm, 11/3 from5:30-10 pm, Good Fork, 391 Van Brunt St.,call (718) 643-6636and ask for the Added Value dinner. Cost is$75 per person.SOMETHING ELSEBait & Tackle—320 Van Brunt St., (718) 797-4892. Crafternoon, cocktail craft group, 11/7,14, 21 & 28, times TBA. FREE.Coffey Park—Monthly Clean-Up with RedHook Dog, 11/7 from 9-10 am, contact amy.haimerl@gmail.com for more info. FREE.Rocky Sullivan’s—34 Van Dyke St., (718)246-8050. O’Donovan Rossa Society meeting,11/3 at 7 pm; Rocky Sullivan’s World FamousPub Quiz with quizmaster Sean Crowley, 11/4,11, & 18 at 8 pm.Sugar Lounge, 147 Columbia St., (718) 643-2880. Trivia Night, hosted by Maeve and Robin,11/4, 11 & 18 at 8:30 pm. FREE.MUSEUMThe Waterfront Museum & ShowboatBarge—290 Conover St. at Pier 44, (718)624-4719. The last covered wooden bargeof its kind, the Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge#79 is now a floating museum. The museum'spermanent display tells the history of the Tugand Barge “Lighterage Era” (1860-1960) andhow food and commercial goods were transportedprior to today’s bridges a n dtunnels. Experience the exciting storyof the rescue of Barge #79 byclown and juggler and enjoythe captain’s “Serious Foolishness.”Displays alsoinclude bells, barge modelsand the audio-kineticball machine sculpture byartist George Rhodes thatcontinuously whirls, goesloop-the-loop, plays musicalboxes and bounces inmid-air. Stroll in the waterfrontgarden with viewsof the Statue of Libertyand the many workboatsand recreational vesselsof the NY Harbor.Group reservationsfor schools, camps &seniors available by appointment.For directionsto the museum, visit waterfrontmuseum.org.OpenThursdays 4-8 pm, Saturdays1-5 pm. FREE.MUSICBait & Tackle—320 Van Brunt St., (718) 797-4892. Union, 11/5 at 9 pm; The Loyal We,11/6 at 9 pm. FREE.Hope & Anchor—347 Van Brunt St., (718)237-0276. Karaoke, Thursdays through Saturdaysat 9 pm-1 am.Jalopy Theatre and School of Music—315Columbia St., (718) 395-3214. Hooklyn Holler,the Dust Busters, Dom Flemmons, Eden& Johns East River String Band & SpecialGuest, 11/1 at 8:30 pm (SOLD OUT); Roots& Ruckus, 11/3, 10, 17 & 24 at 9 pm; the HotSeats, 11/4 at 9 pm, $10; M. Shanghai StringBand and Friends, 11/5 at 9 pm, $10; TheWhistling Wolves and Red Hen at 11/6 at 9pm, $10; Coyote Grace, 11/7 at 8:30 pm, $10;Tony Scherr Trio, 11/9 at 9 pm, $5; RachelleGarniez and Veveritse Brass Band, 11/11 at9 pm, $10; Jonah Bruno CD Release Party,11/12 at 9 pm; Baby Soda Jazz Band, 11/12at 10:30 pm, $10; Brooklyn County Fair: SavannahSky, Blue Harvest, the Newton Gang,the Doc Marshalls and Sean Kershaw & theNew Jack Ramblers, 11/13 at 8 pm, $10 admincludes free Sixpoint Craft Ale from 8-9 pm;Randy Weinstein Group, 11/14 at 9:30 pm,$10; Jesse Lenat and the Steel Wheels, 11/16at 9 pm, $10; Mamie Minch and the GomorranSocial Aid & Pleasure Fund, 11/18 at 9 pm,$10; The Dust Busters with John Cohen, Goneto the Country: The New Lost City Ramblersaand the Folk Music Revival by Ray Allen, PeterStampfel and the Ether Frolic Mob, 11/20 at 8pm, $10; Steam Powered Hour, 11/21 at 8 pm,$10; Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess, 11/23 at9 pm, $5; Jon Ladeau and Danny Kalb, 11/27at 8 pm, $15; The Homemade Supper ShowHosted by Shakey Dave, 11/30 at 9 pm, $10.Rocky Sullivan’s—34 Van Dyke St., (718)246-8050. Monday Night Trad Seisiun, 11/1,8, 15, 22 & 29 at 8 pm, FREE; Tuesday NightTrad Seisiun, 11/2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 8 pm,FREE; traditional music, 11/7, 14, 21 & 28 at4 pm, FREE; Seanchaí and the Unity Squad,11/6, 13 & 27 at 9:30 pm; Derek Warfield andthe Young Wolf Tones with Seanchaí and theUnity Squad, 11/20 at 9 pm. Call for adm infonot listed.Sugar Lounge, 147 Columbia St., (718) 643-2880. Karaoke Wednesdays, hosted by BrianMansfield, 11/3, 10, 17 & 24 at 8:30 pm; LiveFridays, 11/12, 19 (with El Diablo Robatico) &26 at 10 pm; Brooklyn DJs, check the SugarloungeFacebook page for updates, 11/6, 13,20 & 27 at 10 pm. FREE.Sunny’s Bar, 253 Conover St., (718) 625-8211. Smokey’s Round-up, 11/3 at 10 pm;acoustic jam every Saturday. FREE.Union Street Star Theater—101 Union St.(between Columbia & Van Brunt), (718) 624-5568. Thursday Night Music Jam, open tomusicians and listeners; stage, PA, bass amp,drums, mic and refreshments provided, 11/4,11 & 18 from 7-10 pm. FREE.READINGSSugar Lounge, 147 Columbia St., (718) 643-2880. Slam Poetry Night, hosted by JoannHoffman, 11/1 at 8:30 pm. FREE.THEATERJan Hus Homeless Theatre Troupe—It CouldHappen to You, an interactive play performed byhomeless individuals, 11/8 at 7 pm, Miccio Center,110 9th St., Brooklyn, (718) 395-3218. FREE.The Brew GuideWhat follows is a guide to what local establishments have on tap. Sincetaps are changed frequently, beer selections are subject to change. Cheers!B61, 187 Columbia St., (718) 643-5400(reaches upstairs restaurant, Alma). Ontap: Yuengling, Brooklyn Lager, Franziskaner,Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, SixpointBengali Tiger IPA, Hoegaarden, StellaArtois, Anchor Liberty, Guinness. Opendaily 4 pm-4 am.Bait & Tackle, 320 Van Brunt St.,(718) 797-4892. Six beers on tap thatchange frequently. Mon-Fri 4 pm-4 am,Sat-Sun 2 pm-4 am.The Brooklyn Ice House, 318Van Brunt St., (718) 222-1865. On tap:Magic Hat No. 9, Bitburger, HofbrauOktoberfest, Warsteiner Oktoberfest,Guinness. Open Sun-Thu from noon-2am, Fri & Sat till 4 am.The Good Fork, 391 Van BruntSt., (718) 643-6636. Sixpoint BrownstoneAle, Captain Lawrence Kolsch,Hoegaarden. Open Tue-Sat 5:30-10:30pm, Sun till 10 pm. *Moonshine, 317 Columbia St.,(718) 858-8088. Twenty craft beers ontap that change every two weeks. As oflate October, selections include: Guinness,Harp, Yuengling, Brooklyn Lager,six Blue Point selections, Brooklyn BlackChocolate Stout, Sixpoint Sweet Action.Mon-Fri 4 pm-4 am, Sat 3 pm-4 am, Sun3 pm-2 am.Fort Defiance, 365 Van BruntSt., (347) 453-6672. On tap: ReissdorfKölsch, Abita Restoration Pale Ale, SixpointBengali Tiger IPA, Hennepin. OpenMon, Wed, Thu & Sun from 8 am-midnight,Tue till 3 pm, Fri & Sat till 2 am. *Rocky Sullivan’s, 34 Van DykeSt., (718) 246-8050. On tap: Bud Light,Stella, Guniness, Sixpoint Brownstone,Sixpoint Righteous Rye. Open Sun-Wed11 am-2 am, Thu-Sat till 4 am.**Also see Restaurant Guide.The Dancing Bear (above center) can be seen at Look North Inuit Art GalleryPage 18 Red Hook Star-Revue November 2010

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Frank Galeano RealEstate, Jerry Leone (347) 612-2250Commercial PropertyRed Hook 282 Van Brunt St. For Sale exclusivelythrough Prudential Douglas Elliman.Mixed use 2-family plus commercial space offeredat 1.550M. Call Rose Anne at 718-710-1844 or Imma at 917-569-9881.Coney Island Pizzeria for Sale by Luna Park.Fully Equipped, Turn Key Operation, All UtilitiesIncluded, Indoor and Outdoor Seating. approx.1113 sq ft. $165,000 Cost of Business.Destination Real Estate at 718-930-7999.Multi-Family Beauty - 5 Market Rates! GreatIncome Producer! Offered at 1.749M. Callfor details. Prudential Douglas Elliman callRose Anne at 718-710-1844 or Imma at 917-569-9881.Red Hook Van Brunt corner for sale. Includeshigh exposure store and 2-3BR residentialunits. Bonus: Garage. $1,300,000. Call Broker:Rod Murray 631-786-2562.Red Hook Huge Commercial WarehouseSpace! Available for sale 306 Van Brunt Street2.1M offered through Prudential Douglas Elliman.Call for details! 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There is an amazingkitchen with stainless steel appliances, oakcabinets, pantry, and a granite breakfast counter.The full bathroom is tiled, there is a queensize bedroom with a skylight and large doublecloset. The apartment has a video intercomsystem, baseboard heating, and built-in airconditionersand much more! Rent: $1,400D’Andrea Craig Realty (718) 855-5800Red Hook 3 family townhouse. Spacious 3BRapts with triple exposure. Full unfinished cellar+ small rear yard. Spectacular views. As-is$649K. Can be sold with adjacent lot $998K.brownstonelistings.com 718-855-4111Red Hook Totally reno’d 3-story 3-family townhouse.Each unit has cherry plank fls, new kitsw/granite counters, s/s appls, individual heatingsystems. More info www.dandreacraigrealty.comAsking 1.065M Bring offers. D’AndreaCraig Realty 718-855-5800.On Place Block. Charming well maintained 3Family Duplex + 2 rentals, small Private rearyard Asks: $1,475,000. 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215 Columbia Street (bet. Sackett & Union Sts.) 718 522-7500215 Columbia Street (bet. Sackett & Union Sts.) 718 522-7500Page 20 Red Hook Star-Revue November 2010