If you are spending your last week of summer in town or you are having a little staycation, here are some cool things to do in Park Slope and along Seventh Avenue:

Shop Seventh! We couldn’t call ourselves the Park Slope Chamber of Commerce or Shop Seventh without advocating for our local businesses. Here are some specials that are taking place along the avenue this week and beyond. We’ll add more as we learn of them:

Little Things Toy Store located (145 Seventh Ave, between Carroll St & Garfield Pl) has provided quality, creative toys for infants through all ages since 1977. Knowledgeable, helpful staff will help you choose, and then wrap that perfect something.

BACK TO SCHOOL RED TAG SPECIAL
All Jansport Bags 10-20%off msrp

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL
Crayola Markers, Your Choice, Mix & Match, 2 for 5.99
(Regular price $4.99+ each)

SALE ON MICRO-MINI & MAXI SCOOTERS
MICRO MINI SALE PRICE $69.99 (Regular price $79.99)
MAXI SALE PRICE $129.99 (Regular price $149.99)

All sales end 9/16/10 while supplies last.

Uncle Louie G’s is debuting its soft serve ice cream. Get a cup or cone of soft-serve with sprinkles for only $2.00!

FraJean Salon (69 7th Avenue) is offering the Brazilian Keratin Treatment for $225.00.  The offer is valid  through the month of September as an end of summer special.  Appointments only, treatments not scheduled on Saturdays.

Barrio (210 7th Avenue)

MONDAYS-Taco Madness, unlimited tacos (eight types and two are VEGETARIAN) and red or white Sangria $16.95

TUESDAYS-Kids Eat FREE, One free child’s meal (drink and dessert included) with every adult entree. WHAT A DEAL! Barrio was voted “Best Kids’ Menu” by Time Out NY

WEDNESDAY-Quesadilla Madness Homemade corn and flour tortilla with fantastic variety. And unlimited Sangria and Draft Beer! Great for individuals or groups.

Priority Fitness (493 7th Avenue) 10% off personal training packages and massages. This week only!!

Slope Sports is having their annual Labor Day change-of-season sale – 40% off everything in the store. All sales final – no returns or exchanges. Located at 70 Seventh Avenue between Lincoln & Berkeley.

Heart of Brooklyn: Park Slope is a true cultural center in New York City. The Heart of Brooklyn, made up of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library and the Prospect Park Zoo, will be a hot spot of activity this week and weekend. Check out the combined calendar of these great institutions here.

Save on Seventh!: Don’t forget, there are a few Save on Seventh specials that you can take advantage of. Hurry before they expire!
Sweet Melissa’s
Gialeti’s (last day August 31st, hurry!)
Bark Slope

Bark Slope Salon is a full service Park Slope grooming parlor that provides quality cuts and a refined selection of pet products at reasonable prices. Opened just this year by experienced NYC groomer, Julia, the salon offers grooming for dogs and cats. They also have a selection of healthy pet foods along with leashes, collars, treats, and specialty items such as cooling vests and ergonomic dog harnesses.

Stop on in for a nail trim, pick up some treats (or a free dog food sample), or just to chat with their knowledgeable staff and visit the shop dog, Marcel.

Mention the Park Slope Chamber of Commerce’s “Shop Seventh” website for $10 off your first pet grooming.

Seventh Avenue is the place to be if you are in the market for a new home in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Our friends at Ideal Properties Group (78 7th Avenue) are a growing, independent real estate brokerage company focusing on residential rentals and commercial leasing projects in brownstone Brooklyn. We’re a fan because they support local environmental initiatives and because they are committed to Park Slope.

In the market? Here is a property they are currently featuring:

206 Lincoln Place
Beautiful Studio Co-Op in Park Slope…

New to market, this quaint and cozy studio is located on one of the most coveted North Slope Blocks. Perfect for a first time buyer, this mignon residence is nestled on a gorgeous block close to all the express trains in
North Slope. Exposed brick, sparkling hardwood floors, and original pocket shutters add to the charm and character of this studio apartment in a great co-operative building. The added bike storage and laundry in the basement will make your life easier! Call to schedule a private viewing or to receive our open house schedule.

Price: $199,000
Monthly Maintenance: $528.77
Agent: Jennifer Rhodes,  jrhodes@idealpropertiesgroup.com

Gialeti’s Cafe is located at 1658 Eighth Avenue (Corner of Prospect Avenue) in Park Slope. The cafe opened on Valentine’s Day, 2009 and has been serving great coffees, homemade pastries, omelets, crepes, paninis, soups and more, ever since. “All hearts are welcome” at Gialeti’s and their goal is to consistently offer quality food that is fresh and delicious with good service and affordable prices. The cafe is wheel-chair and stroller accessible, offers free wifi internet service, and has indoor and limited outdoor seating.

Download this week’s COUPON and get a “buy one meal, get a 2nd half-off” deal. The coupon is good through August 31st!

Download: Gialieti’s Coupon (.pdf)

Summer Clearance Sale at Sprout Kidz (849 Union Street, just below 7th Ave.)

Receive 60% off at their cash sale on dresses, shorts, t-shirts and skirts

Discount available when you buy two pieces and pay cash.

30% off on credit card purchases

FINAL SALE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

A couple of weeks ago, we featured Eric Shoes on Seventh here on Shop Seventh. It seems that local Blogger Courtney Winslow (aka Fabulous in Park Slope) took note and decided to visit this amazing shoe shop. Read her review here!

Stay cool every Wednesday night this summer with a delicious deal from Sweet Melissa Patisserie (175 7th Avenue between 1st and 2nd). Buy one of their delicious Ice Cream Sundaes and receive half off the second one! The deal starts at 5pm until close (9pm)!

If that doesn’t make your mouth water, check out their sundae menu, below:

Jumbleberry Sundae: Strawberry ice cream & raspberry sorbet w/ crisp meringues,
jumbleberry sauce, & freshly whipped cream $7.95
Hot Fudge Peanut brittle Sundae: Homemade Valrhona hot fudge over vanilla ice cream
w/ peanut brittle praline & freshly whipped cream $8.95
Butterscotch banana Sundae with salted Almonds: Homemade butterscotch sauce over vanilla ice cream w/ ripe bananas, roasted salted almonds & freshly whipped cream $7.95
Caramel Rum raisin Bread Pudding Sundae: Homemade caramel rum raisin sauce over warm bread pudding & vanilla ice cream $8.95
Berry Bread Pudding Sundae: Our sweet almond bread pudding, served warm w/ strawberry ice cream, jumbleberry sauce, and toasted almonds 8.95
Peanut Butter Indulgence Sundae: Our famous Peanut Butter Indulgence and homemade Valrhona hot fudge over vanilla ice cream with peanut brittle praline & freshly whipped cream $9.95
Pistachio Truffle Sundae: Homemade Valrhona hot fudge over pistachio ice cream with pistachio praline, freshly whipped cream & hand rolled pistachio truffles $9.95
Banana Split: Ripe banana w/ vanilla, chocolate & strawberry ice cream. Topped w/homemade Valrhona hot fudge, butterscotch & jumbleberry sauce, toasted almonds & freshly whipped cream $10.95
The Double Shot: Freshly brewed espresso over coffee ice cream, garnished w/ candied lemon peel $6.95
Summer Camp Sundae: Homemade Valrhona hot fudge over vanilla ice cream w/ graham crackers, toasted marshmallows & freshly whipped cream $9.95
Valrhona chocolate Brownie Sundae: Sweet M’s Valrhona chocolate brownie topped w/ vanilla ice cream, homemade Valrhona hot fudge & freshly whipped cream $8.95

Cafe Grumpy: 383 Seventh Ave. (between 11th/12th)

Grab a coffee on your way to work or stay a while and chat at our espresso bar. Our coffee is locally roasted at our Greenpoint store. We also offer a selection of organic teas.

Receive $1 off any coffee or tea purchase.

Download the coupon here.

This Park Slope retail store is a haven of cool, cutting edge, off the beaten track collections of footwear and accessories. For the woman with a palette for the unusual who loves “one on one” customer service, this place is your candy store!

Download this week’s COUPON and get:

10% off any purchase of $100
15% off any purchase of $200.- $300
20% off any purchase of $300 and up

Eric Shoes on Seventh on Yelp

As we mentioned last week, Shop Seventh will feature one merchant every week, with information about their business and a great coupon offer that you won’t want to miss.

Our first merchant is the Park Slope Copy Center.

123 7th Avenue

Park Slope Copy Center has been serving Park Slope since 1981. Our beloved, cat-filled copy shop is a neighborhood institution that sometimes feels like a small-town post office or coffee shop. We thrive on the artistic and professional needs of the residents and businesses of our community. Whether you are a writer, an architect, an actor, an artist, a sculptor, a real-estate professional, an attorney, a homeowner, an apartment hunter, a job-seeker, a restaurateur, a teacher, a business owner, or a dedicated parent, we are here to help you polish and present your most important projects. Our staff is a mix of experienced printers, shipping experts, computer nerds, editors, and award-winning graphic designers. With our state-of-the-art equipment and our combined expertise, customers feel cared for even while seeing to their most pressing undertakings. We are a proud member of the Park Slope Chamber of Commerce.

The Park Slope Copy Center now offers document shredding!  It is priced at $2.00 minimum, $1.50 per pound.  Are you cleaning out your apartment? Would you like to get rid of that clutter in a safe, secure manner? Download our first Save on Seventh coupon and get 25% off of your first shredding job!