The economy isn’t the only thing that’s changing. Join BPL, the New York Times and the Brownstowner blog on Tuesday, April 28 at 7 PM, for a thought-provoking discussion about the changing face of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.  Fort Greene and Clinton Hill: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow will feature panelists who call Brooklyn home, such as filmmaker Nelson George, author DK Holland and blogger Jonathan Butler. Panelists and audience members will take an in-depth look at the evolution of Fort Greene and neighboring Clinton Hill. 

Want to take a closer look at your own neighborhood through the ages? Visit our Central Library to access the New York Times database with news and articles dating back to the turn of the century. 

I’ll admit it: I’m not a vegetarian, but sometimes I pretend to be one. Some days I just have to have a good hamburger, and other times I want meat far from my plate. My mother always said I was a picky eater. Luckily, the staff here at Brooklyn Public Library can also be accused of such. When asked to pick the borough’s best vegetarian restaurant, they offered lots of choices, and even more specific reasons for them. So, now I have some great options for those wild nights that I masquerade as a veggie eater. Take a look:

Red Bamboo (Fort Greene)

“The food is delicious, ambience is eclectic and the atmosphere is relaxed.”

“Cozy, but plenty of seating, great cocktails and to-die-for veggie meat dishes that even meat lovers love.”

Vegetarian Palate (Park Slope)

“Their tofu is delicious in any entrée and they have the best spring rolls.”

“Not boring and good flavors.”