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Two weeks after first opening there was an upstairs apartment fire in this casual Mexican restaurant. But that hasn't stopped its momentum one bit. The chef and his tasty recipes are here to stay.

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Perseverance is one thing that embodies Frank's, the old-school cocktail lounge that is as vibrant as ever.

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When public transportation was out after Hurricane Sandy, staying open to help customers with their bikes so they could check in on their loved ones was simply about being part of the community.

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From the first cut he gave at 15-years old in Brooklyn, then on to doing celebrity cuts, working at a spot in Harlem, and now back to set up his own place back in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood, John Olds has landed in a special place.

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Delicious food and a rich history of supporting local artists the restaurant reflects the sensibilities of its owner - a Brooklyn Native and longtime Fort Greene resident who has Bajan roots.

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Academy Restaurant has been a staple of Fort Greene for almost 3 decades. Dimitrios Koutroumanos, the son and nephew of the men who opened the diner, spoke with FAB about Academy—past, present and future—and his impressions of the neighborhood.

Fulton Area Celebrated for "Creative Placemaking"

The Fulton Area was identified as part of one of the top 12 neighbohoods in America that are "exceptionally successful in combining the arts, artists, and venues for creativity and expression with independent businesses, restaurants, and a walkable lifestyle to make vibrant neighborhoods." Read the report that includes FAB businesses and cultural and arts partners identified as playing significant roles in this designation.

Ranked Most Livable Neighborhood in Brooklyn!

Fort Greene/Clinton Hill ranked #1 by The L Magazine in their article, "Ranking the 13 Most Livable Neighborhoods in Brooklyn". According to the editors: "Fort Greene just about has it all... Plus, Clinton Hill has its share of bars and restaurants and things, too!"

FAB Merchants featured on "That's So New York"

FAB merchants feature in TV broadcast of "That's So New York", talking about their experiences in being part of the community of businesses that make up the Business Improvement District (BID).

DesigNYC Pairs with FAB Alliance

FAB Alliance, winner of a special award where design professionals are contributing their expertise on a pro-bono basis... through the non-profit organization DesigNYC “Recharging Communities” projects.

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Putnam Triangle Hot Spots

The Putnam Triangle Plaza has lots of nearby places to visit when you come out to Fulton Street in Clinton Hill. For a handy map and line-up of bars, restaurants, cafes and other hot spots, read on.

Announcing the 2013 FAB FRIDAYS Line Up

NEXT FAB FRIDAY: A 5-hour Music Festival on Friday, June 21, 2013 - as part of MakeMusic NY - at Cuyler-Gore Park, Fulton Street and Greene Avenue. 3-8pm.

Over 35 community partners have come together to bring 12 free live outdoor concerts and arts and crafts activities for kids to Fulton Street's public spaces this Spring and Summer!

"Fulton Street Vision Plan" Available Online

Concepts and ideas for enhancing the public spaces of Fulton Street and its street scape, including its pocket parks, wide sidewalks, underutlized traffic triangles, vacant and underutilized lots and more are in the draft FULTON STREET VISION PLAN now available online. Courtesy the non-profit organization desigNYC and the work of three architecture firms working on a pro-bono basis and guided by community input.

Restaurants, Bars, Shops and 11 Subway Lines Within Walking Distance of Barclays Center Arena

Fulton Street restaurants, bars, shops and other businesses are just 2 blocks from the new arena - with the new hot spots in Clinton Hill near Clinton/Washington and the Putnam Triangle Plaza just a short walk or quick ride along Fulton on the B25 or B26.

Pedestrian Plaza at Fowler Square
Currently implemented with "temporary materials", Fowler is slated for a community-based design and capital construction project as a permanent plaza as part of the NYC Plaza Program.

Putnam Triangle Pedestrian Plaza
Currently implemented with "temporary materials", Putnam is slated for a community-based design and capital construction project as a permanent plaza as part of the NYC Plaza Program.

Fulton Street Vision Plan / Ashland to Classon
Concepts and ideas for enhancing the public spaces of Fulton Street and its street scape, including its pocket parks, wide sidewalks, underutlized traffic triangles, vacant and underutilized lots and more.

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