February 10, 2007: Vol. 30, No. 6
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Borough President Markowitz is escorted by 2006 Miss New York Bethlene Pancoast and 2006 Miss New York Sweetheart D’Andre McKay.
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del.icio.usBorough President Markowitz takes great pride in his hometown — and certainly lets everyone know about its cultural and culinary riches.
Where other politicians would use a “state of the borough” address to highlight important initiatives, Markowitz celebrated the greatness of Kings. Here’s a guided tour of “Marty’s Brooklyn”:
• Kensington: “Why did [Lonely Planet travel guide] choose Brooklyn [as a hot destination]? Could it be the Glatt kosher pastrami egg rolls … at Dougie’s barbecue in Kensington?”
• Bay Ridge: “The most delicious moussaka and fried eggplant this side of the Mediterranean” is at Tanoreen on Third Avenue.
• Midwood: “There is [a] maestro behind the counter at DiFara Pizza. … When it comes to fresh ingredients and true pizza ‘soul,’ nobody can touch Domenic DeMarco — especially not a certain corporate pizza giant that recently tried to cash in on our borough’s hipness. We don’t need Domino’s when we’ve got Domenic’s.”
• Coney Island: “In July, we lit up Brooklyn’s Eiffel Tower — the Parachute Jump — for all to see. That was just phase one — and the real bling-bling is in the works.”
• Boerum Hill: “A Holiday Inn Express [opened] on Union Street, just a block from the scenic Gowanus Canal.”
• Prospect Heights: “Atlantic Yards will help create the new center of city life that our borough of 2.6 million residents deserves.”
• Fulton Mall: The pedestrian mall should “maintain its bustling shopping atmosphere [while] add[ing] new restaurants, nightlife, and offices to create a vibrant 24-7 live-work environment.”
• Fort Greene: Brooklyn Academy of Music’s cultural district is “a cutting-edge, mixed-use arts hub.”
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