BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP JANUARY 13 - JANUARY 19, 2017 63 Beyond at Liberty View in Sunset celebrates official grand opening BY JAIME DEJESUS [email protected] It’s beyond Sunset’s customers’ wildest dreams. After a successful soft opening, Beyond at Liberty View Industrial Plaza at Third Avenue and 31st Street has celebrated its official grand opening. On Thursday, January 12, the ribbon was cut on the awaited unique shopping venue that screams Brooklyn. The shopping center includes Bed Bath & Beyond, Face Values, buybuy BABY and Cost Plus World Market. One thing that makes the center unique is the dining area which features tons of local eats. Bay Market Kitchen has already become a favorite among foodies, said its manager. “It’s been amazing so far,” said Courtney Hamilton, general manager of the eatery. “It’s basically American type cuisine, such as hot dogs, hamburgers and sandwiches but it’s on a different level. It’s top quality. Everything is organic and most of what we do is local and Brooklyn based, including the pastries and the desserts. It’s great that we utilize local sources and people love that. It’s great quality as well.” Those who are in sweet tooth mode can enjoy treats from Sweet & Savory Waffles & Soft Serve, which features unique treats such as the Birthday Cake Waffle, which features a cake batter waffle, whip cream and one free topping, as well as Brooklyn's Blue Marble ice cream. “The ice cream is amazing,” said customer Alexis Apostolakos. The center also features Market Coffee, which touts high end drinks and pastries. Even at the stores, it’s not all about shopping. Cost Plus World Market — which brings together products from around the globe — offers weekly tastings. “Every Saturday we’ll be doing samplings,” said Michael Johnson, district manager for the store, who was serving up 'smores on Wednesday evening. “In general, we do a company driven one, such as a game day tasting of snacks for game day to try to show everyone how we pull entertainment together and make it super simple at home while representing products from all over the world.” Bed Bath & Beyond also includes a special Born in Brooklyn section, which features designers that are based in Brooklyn. It’s exclusive to this store. Buybuy BABY creates a safe space with its feeding and changing area for new parents, and Face Values provides a wide range of toiletries, cosmetics and drugstore items. There are also activities galore planned for the shopping venue. On BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/Photos by Jaime DeJesus Michael Johnson finishing some ‘smores. Sunday, January 15, at 2 p.m. attendees will be able to meet artist David Cortes, the sculptor of the Captain America statue, which is currently housed in the shopping center. More events can be found at bedbathandbeyond.com/ Brooklyn. If early reactions are any indication, Sunset Park has a huge hits on its hands. “I really like it,” said Dyker resident Mia Soto. “It’s my first time and it’s really beautiful. My favorite so far is the ice cream they serve and Face Values. I’ll probably be here every week.” 21-story, mixed-use development slated for Coney BY ANNA SPIVAK [email protected] Billionaire and owner of Red Apple Group John Catsimatidis has big plans in store for Coney Island. According to real estate website YIMBY, the developer’s private company – which operates and owns assets in the energy, real estate, finance, insurance and super market industries – filed plans last week for a 21-story, mixed-use development to be built along Surf Avenue. YIMBY reports that the billionaire’s company plans on grounding the building with retail space, followed by apartments across the third through 21st floors, a 254-car parking garage across the cellar through second floors and residential amenities across the second The site in Coney Island where the development is planned. through fourth floors. The development – which reports claim would be called “Ocean Dreams” – would encompass 432,300 square feet on Surf Avenue between Photo courtesy of Google Maps West 35th and West 36th Streets and would rise 185 feet. The apartments, about 311 units in total, should average 969 square feet apiece, according to YIMBY. The Brooklyn-made section at Bed Bath & Beyond.
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