Have A Drink For A Good Cause! Bar San Miguel To Contribute Proceeds From This Tuesday To CHIPS.

Here is a perfect excuse for having a Margarita. I just heard from Regina Myers, co-owner of Bar San Miguel at 307 Smith Street, that the establishment will contribute proceeds from Tuesday, December 16th's sales to CHIPS, a local soup kitchen and shelter. Please stop by for dinner or drinks and help make a contribution!

I'll see you there.


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Ciro's, Smith Street's Newest Italian Eatery, Now Open

(photo credit: Reader M.)

Ciro's, a new Italian-themed eatery at 307 Smith Street that took over the space once occupied by the Fall Café,  was getting ready for its grand opening yesterday afternoon as I walked by.  Red and white checkered tablecloths adorned the tables, the windows had been decorated with assorted Italian staples like yard of roasted peppers, provolones and salamis.  Workers were busily giving the place a last polish.
According to my friend M.,  Ciro's, which was conceived by Jim Mamary, Smith Street pioneer restaurateur, was asking people off the street into the restaurant to sample free food last night. See an example above. According to M. "it's Italian all the way"

Was anyone there last night?  How was it?



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Free Spring Concerts At The Fall Café On Smith Street

Amidst so many pretentious new places on Smith Street, one has to love the Fall Café, with its mismatched tables, chairs and sagging couches. On any given day, the place is packed with freelancers working away at their computers. The little coffee house not only serves up good cappuccinos and good breakfast, but also serves as a rotating gallery for local artists. And since owner Henry is a musician as well as a really nice guy, he showcases area musicians, who perform for free in the space on a regular basis. This March, the Fall Café has scheduled three different events. Don't miss them.

March 12th

Andrea Lee & Andrew Viadeck

March 19th

The Poison Tree, Georgiana and David Nagler

March 26

Caithlin De Marrais, Chris McFarland & Lindsay Sullivan

All shows are free

All start at 7 PM

Fall Café

307 Smith Street

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Cappuccino And Music: Musicians Caithlin DeMarrais And Chris McFarland Perform At The Fall Café

While a cold fall wind was blowing outside Smith Street's Fall Café on Friday night,  customers were sipping hot beverages and being treated to a great hour of music thanks to musicians Caithlin DeMarrais and Chris McFarland, who had paired up to take turns singing from their respective repertoires.  The highlight of the evening however, were the duets which perfectly blended DeMarrais's crystal clear voice and McFarland's raspy and gritty vocal timbre.

If you missed this Friday's performance, don't fret.  The two musicians are teaming up two more times in October.  So no excuses.  Head on over to the Fall Café, grab a cappuccino and enjoy the music.

Caithlin DeMarrais & Chris McFarland

October 22 And 29, 2010

Fall Café

307 Smith Street,

7 PM

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Before Smith Street Was Restaurant Row: Part 2

305 Smith Street at the corner of Smith and Union Streets is as beautiful today as it was in 1928. Just look at the vintage photo above. The building is virtually unchanged. However, 80 years ago, a laundromat and a vegetable store occupied the ground floor. A sign attached to the façade indicates that a dentist may have practiced on the second floor. Today, the house is home to the Union Smith Café. And next door? 307 Smith is currently The Fall Café. I can not make out what it was in 1928. Can you?
Don't you wish you could go back in time for just one day?

Once again, I have to thank Carroll Gardens resident Alexandrea for sharing her treasure trove of old photos with us.

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