First Glimpse Inside New Outpost Of Bergen Bagels On Court Street

The new outpost of Bergen Bagels at 285 Court Street, at the corner of Douglass Street, seems to be coming along nicely.  The walls have been tiled and the refrigeration equipment moved into this very large storefront.  I was able to pop my head in yesterday to asked the name of this new establishment, but the construction workers did not know.  However, an internet search revealed a page for "Cobble Hills Bagels" at that address.
Carroll Gardens actually needs a good bagel store.  Bagels By The Park just never cut it, as far as I was concerned and (F) Line Bagels at 9th Street is just too far away.
Where have you been buying your bagels in the neighborhood?  Are you looking forward to a new option?

Number 285 Court Street used to be a paint store for many years.  The storefront has remained empty for quite a while.  The building was sold for $2,3000.000 in June 2012.




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'Home Court' Furniture Store On Court Street Closing

Just about two weeks ago, 'Home Court' Furniture' at # 286 Court Street had a sign in the window stating that they were remodeling. Now, it seems that the store is closing its doors for good. A new sign announces that the store is for lease.

Though I have never really bought anything there, Home Court was the only furniture store in the immediate area for years, until of course, Ikea came to Red Hook. Home Court offered basic pieces, mostly geared toward the apartment dweller, but the prices certainly were much higher than the Swedish superstore's.

Over the week-end, the store was selling out its stock, including a stuffed deer.

So, pardon me for asking, dear Reader, but will you miss the place? Did you shop there? What would you like to see in the space now?

And of course, for you Carroll Gardens old timers, what stores were there before?

My own memory is fuzzy as I only remember it being an annex to the paint store across the street at 285 Court Street, which has since closed as well and still stands empty.

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