Lufthansa offers passengers many low fares to Europe:
Lufthansa is offering Europe sale fares starting at $516 round-trip. Destinations include
Brussels, Paris, Oslo, and Rome. You must book by Monday in order to get Europe on sale!
Now while these prices may seem great to you, always be sure to check online and compare
with other airlines, so that you get the best deal. The sample fares below are listed for
round-trip travel and do not include taxes and fees.
- NYC-Munich: $516
- Chicago-Oslo:$634
- D.C.-Madrid:$754
- L.A.-Zurich:$780
- Atlanta-Milan:$788
- Boston-Rome:$816
- Dallas-Paris:$948
Travel is valid midweek from October 31 through December 11 and from December 25
through May 1, 2009. Departures are available through April 2. Book tickets at least 14
days in advance. A Saturday-night stay is required, and the maximum stay is 30 days. Book
by October 20, 11:59 PM ET.
To go directly to the airlines website: Lufthansa.com
To compare prices with numerous sites: Kayak.com
Nightlife:
Clover Club Mixologist Julie Reiner offers Cobble Hill residents a sheik and sophisticated
lounge. Patrons step up to the large mahogany bar and order the Clover Club cocktail,
which is a blend of gin, dry vermouth, lemon and freshly made raspberry syrup. Cobble Hill;
210 Smith Street; 718-855-7939; www.cloverclubny.com
The Hideout This popular Fort Greene establishment offers a dizzying array of uniquely
named drinks, such as the snow mosquito and Whiskey Fig Fizz Dazzle. The crowd is mostly
young professionals, and patrons dress up nicely to match the drinks prices. Fort Greene;
266 Adelphi Street; 718-855-3010
New Five Leaves (September 2008) Funded by the late Heath Ledger, this nautically
themed oyster bar has locals ordering up tap beers and fine wines. The crowd is laid back,
and it has become a celebrity spot already. Greenpoint; 18 Bedford Avenue; 646-510-6467;
www.fiveleavesny.com
Stonehome Wine Bar This lively establishment offers roughly 200 wines by the bottle,
and 35 by the glass, artisan beers and spirits are also on tap, the stylish crowd enjoys
Latin beats and hip-hop in the background. Fort Greene; 87 Lafayette Avenue; 718-624-
9443; www.stonehomebar.com
Salty Dog This firehouse turned bar, is a favorite to the Bay Ridge locals. The bar offers
cheaply priced beers and mixed drinks, all sporting events are broadcast on their many
televisions. Live music most weekends, with an occasional $5 cover charge. Bay Ridge;
7509 3rd Avenue; 718-238-0030; www.saltydogbar.com
South 4th Bar and Grill A laid back local favorite that offers all the essentials to a
frugal drinker, cheap beer, no dress code and a jukebox. This hole in the wall offers its
patrons free wireless internet as well. Williamsburg; 90 South 4th Street; 718-218-
7478; www.south4thbar.com
Shopping:
Kimera Design Owner and designer Yvonne Chu offers high end women’s clothing and home
décor at this pricey shop in Boerum Hill. The clothes are mostly filled with bright and
luscious colors and made from texturally rich fabrics. Boerum Hill; 366 Atlantic Avenue;
718-422-1147; www.kimeradesign.com
New Urban Alchemist (June 2008) Local designers Rebecca Shepherd and Imaan Selim
offer Park Slope residents handbags, jewelry, vintage furniture and home décor. This
artsy black and white tiled shop also doubles as the pairs makeshift studio. Park Slope;
343 5th Avenue; 718-499-0758; www.urbanalchemiststore.com
Kings Plaza This is the biggest mall in Brooklyn, and offers shoppers over 100 individual
stores such as Macy’s, Sears, The Gap and Armani Exchange. It also has a Loews Cinema
and is home to the world’s first Sbarro pizzeria. Marine Park; 5100 Kings Plaza; 718-253-
6842; www.kingsplaza.com
Lola Staar This eccentric boutique is definitely one of the more memorable shopping
experiences in Brooklyn. Choose from a wide range of funky and wild t-shirts, hats, bags,
fine art and various other Coney Island themed souvenirs. Coney Island; Coney Island
boardwalk; 718-855-8773; www.lolastaar.com budget
Bay Ridge Bookstore A small family owned and run bookstore in the Bay Ridge area.
Customers have been greeted by this husband and wife team for over 25 years. If a book is
not in stock, they will order it for you at no additional cost. Bay Ridge; 8508 4th Avenue;
718-680-5137
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