Althouse: Me, in Brooklyn.

April 13, 2007

Me, in Brooklyn.

Hey, I'm going to go live in Brooklyn for the next academic year.

40 comments:

JSF said...: Cool. If you make it over to Queens, check out AJ's pizza on Austin Street in Forest Hills. The only upside down sicilian slices in the world.; 4/13/07, 8:57 PM
Maxine Weiss said...: Yeah, well, stay out of the Bronx. I don't think you'll click with people from the Bronx.

Peace, Maxine; 4/13/07, 9:02 PM
Ann Althouse said...: It's a little late for that advice, Maxine.; 4/13/07, 9:13 PM
Bob said...: Lots of opportunities for foodblogging, I guess. Looking forward with anticipation or trepidation, Ann?; 4/13/07, 9:33 PM
Dave said...: Ain't the ex from the Bronx? Anyway, where in Crooklyn will you be?; 4/13/07, 9:36 PM
James Wigderson said...: I guess that will make me the most interesting blogger in Wisconsin.

Not that I look at these things only from a self-interested point of view.

Hey, you can live blog from Fashion Week and give us an inside tip on winner of Project Runway.; 4/13/07, 9:37 PM
Jimmy said...: Cool! - I live in Bay Ridge.

Of course the best Pizza in New York is in Brooklyn.

Try Grimaldi's on Fulton St, near the Brooklyn Bridge.

Will you be teaching at Brooklyn Law School?; 4/13/07, 9:53 PM
Ann Althouse said...: Yes, Brooklyn Law School. Living in Brooklyn Heights.; 4/13/07, 10:08 PM
ìgbàlonígbàńlò said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 4/13/07, 10:16 PM
Simon said...: Are you teaching the full range you teach at UW, or focussing on one area in particular?; 4/13/07, 10:28 PM
Anonymous said...: I knew it was Brooklyn Law School. Three blocks from where I work. Isn't Ann so lucky!

But if she wants my advice on restaurants and bars, I am happy to oblige.

Brooklyn Heights is beautiful, but in terms of nightlife and restaurants - blah. It's going completely downhill (as a dining experience). Boring. But the architecture is amazing and it's still the most expensive place to live in Brooklyn.

But Smith Street - a mere few blocks a way - is absolutely happening.

Columbia Street is way cool.

Park Slope is dignified with fantastic restaurants.

Dumbo is hip.

And Williamsburg is hipster.

I think Ann might be happiest in Park Slope or Cobble Hill. Maybe even Carrol Gardens or Red Hook, but they are far.

Boreum Hill should definitely be considered.; 4/13/07, 10:30 PM
Ann Althouse said...: I used to live in Park Slope.

But they are providing the housing in Brooklyn Heights.; 4/13/07, 10:33 PM
Anonymous said...: Good for you! Something a little different for a while. I doubt it living there will be much like you remember it, but you don't strike me as one who would expect it to be so.; 4/13/07, 10:39 PM
Maxine Weiss said...: It's going to change the whole tone of this blog.

Althouse makes decisions about her life without any input from, or consulting anyone else.

The upheaval such a move will cause. Has Althouse really thought this through?

Peace, Maxine; 4/13/07, 10:40 PM
MadisonMan said...: A couple weeks ago you alluded to doing something that you didn't want to spill the beans on yet. Is this it?

Congratulations! Nothing like a nice change of scenery to invigorate.; 4/13/07, 10:41 PM
Maxine Weiss said...: Althouse doesn't do anything without an ulterior motive.

There must be some other reason why she feels the need to get a foothold in NY.

Peace, Maxine; 4/13/07, 10:45 PM
Anonymous said...: Well you can't pass up free housing!

In terms of architecture - Brooklyn Heights is still the most beautiful part of Brooklyn and the promenade is superb.

But the dining really is going downhill. But then again - I've worked here for 16 years. I think the fact that there is nothing here that is new which is annoying. But I guess it will be new for you.

My advice - make sure you discover Columbia Street and Smith Street. Both only blocks away. You will be a happy camper. But most Brooklyn Heighters don't go there, which is very strange - probably because the dining/drinking scenes there are so new.

And of course Dumbo. Grimaldi's pizza as a prior reader mentioned is the best. And Jaques Torres chocholate is around the corner from Grimaldi's. The. Best. Chocholate. Ever. All within walking distance of the Heights.; 4/13/07, 10:46 PM
Simon said...: downtownlad said...
"I knew it was Brooklyn Law School. Three blocks from where I work. Isn't Ann so lucky!"

Isn't Brooklyn Law! Isn't Brooklyn! ;); 4/13/07, 10:47 PM
Maxine Weiss said...: "Start spreadin' the news..."; 4/13/07, 10:57 PM
Anonymous said...: Ann,

You can thank me later for introducing you to your new favorite blog.

www.eater.com; 4/13/07, 11:06 PM
Palladian said...: We'll be almost neighbors sort of!; 4/13/07, 11:07 PM
Jennifer said...: I was wondering the same thing MadisonMan. The cryptic phone call post.

Sounds like an exciting change of pace for a year!; 4/13/07, 11:40 PM
Anonymous said...: This is fantastic and just in time for blog Sweeps Week! This is like when on a sitcom they go to Hawaii for a couple of episodes. But instead of jewel thieves, it's Downtownlad!; 4/13/07, 11:53 PM
Anonymous said...: But instead of jewel thieves, it's Downtownlad! johnny nucleo

Why do you insist on making this post about me?

This post is about Brooklyn. Please talk about Brooklyn.; 4/14/07, 12:10 AM
LutherM said...: I hope you enjoy it.
(1) It IS closer to the home of Smith and Wollensky
(2) The chances of snow in May are substantially reduced,
but, as Thomas Wolfe wrote
(3)"Only The Dead Know Brooklyn"
and the last I heard you were very much alive.; 4/14/07, 12:23 AM
Revenant said...: Neat! Sounds like a fun way to spend a year.; 4/14/07, 2:50 AM
Drew W said...: Welcome to the nabe, Prof. Althouse.

I’m sure it’ll only be a matter of time before you meet our gregarious Borough President, Marty Markowitz. I say that not only because you’re a distinguished former Brooklynite who’s returning to our fair borough, but because pretty much every man, woman and child in Brooklyn has met Marty Markowitz. (I have -- twice.) No one in Brooklyn is quite sure what his actual job is, but they’ve met him.

Markowitz was responsible for changing the highway signs so that “Welcome To Brooklyn” also included the message “Believe The Hype.” And going the other way, the “You Are Leaving Brooklyn” sign now also says “Fuggedaboutit.” Personally, I like this one better. (I’d been looking for one of those “Brooklyn, Where The Weak Are Killed and Eaten” t-shirts, but I just couldn’t find one.)

Are you going to bring your car?; 4/14/07, 3:17 AM
jeremy said...: Madison will miss you.; 4/14/07, 7:34 AM
Dave said...: Marty Markowitz is an idiot par excellence.; 4/14/07, 8:24 AM
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Ann Althouse said...: I have a house sitter.; 4/14/07, 9:22 AM
Ruth Anne Adams said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 4/14/07, 12:08 PM
Mortimer Brezny said...: I knew you were stalking me.; 4/14/07, 2:17 PM
Unknown said...: Brooklyn is grand, a much more livable place than Manhattan. Brooklyn Heights is gorgeous and the promenade makes for a lovely evening walk but it's pretty staid. I live in Ft. Greene and it's quick access to multiple train lines makes it's pretty ideal to explore the rest of the city. And the 'hood has it's own wonderful architecture to boot!

But you can't beat free housing, well, except for, you know, prison.; 4/14/07, 4:20 PM
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Anonymous said...: Because of his outrageous demands, Downtownlad will not be the guest star who plays the jewel thief in the Althouse Hawaii two-parter.

I am pleased to announce that the wizened-yet-still-gets-chicks Wade Garrett has been cast as his replacement. Think Kris Kristofferson without the hippy baggage, think NASCAR Sean Connery. Wade Garrett is actually a very underrated actor. Check out his performances in "Mask" and "The Contender."; 4/14/07, 9:17 PM
Ann Althouse said...: Yes: Constitutional Law.; 4/14/07, 11:00 PM
dWj said...: Don't bring your car.

One of the best sushi places in the city is on Clark St, a bit east of Henry St. It's called Iron Chef. Clark's Diner on Henry and Clark is a good place for brunch, but can be busy on Sundays. (Grimaldi's is always busy, at least in my experience.); 4/15/07, 10:21 PM
Richard Dolan said...: Ann: I missed this one on Friday (having left the office early for a 7:30 curtain at the Met and rarely going on the internet on weekends). Anyway, here's a belated welcome to the Heights. Brooklyn Law has housing throughout the Heights -- the new building on State St., an older apt bldg at the promenade end of Pierrepont (that's probably the best of the bunch, just because of the views), and smaller buildings on Clinton St., Sydney Place, etc. Since we'll be neighbors, I hope to meet you when you're here. Cheers.; 4/16/07, 11:31 AM