Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Crown Heights
Tue Mar 10, 09 9:53 am EST
Allow me to introduce myself, My name Is Michael Sclafani, my wife Valentine and I are opening the shop at 533 Park Place. It has been quite a challenge turning a 1950's era Deli into a workable flower and Skate shop, but hopefully we will be open in the next few weeks.I have done a majority of the work myself with the help of a few good friends. The space has lots of original details, like an enamel walk in fridge, and amazing tin ceiling. I was able to re-purpose lots of things I found from the previous tenants, and in the basement. The place was an absolute mess when we got the keys, We recycled anything we could , and whatever was still useable went to a guy opening a restaurant in LI.
The shop will be a full service skate shop, with all of the top brands. We will carry an assortment of locally grown flowers, available to grab and go or for local delivery. We will also have a nice selection of antiques, and inspiring new items that we find in our travels. I will post back when we have a exact opening date, but feel free to introduce yourself anytime.
We want to thank everyone that we have met for there kind and encouraging words, and look froward to meeting all of our new neighbors.
homeowner "Way Too Incestial"
Joined: 20 Jan 2006 Posts: 2116 Location: Between a rock and a hard place
Tue Mar 10, 09 9:59 am EST
What are the cross streets?
Ridonkulous Regular
Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 122 Location: Franklin Ave
Tue Mar 10, 09 10:01 am EST
Google maps: NW corner of Park Place and Classon
lulu's momma Regular
Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 117 Location: Dean/Underhill
Tue Mar 10, 09 11:04 am EST
This is so exciting! I was just thinking how much I wished there was a proper flower shop in the neighborhood. While I love the flowers at Natural Land on Flatbush, their fare is relatively standard. Can't wait to see the hot spot!
Unrepentant Fenian Bastard
Joined: 20 Jan 2009 Posts: 74 Location: Bay Ridge
Tue Mar 10, 09 2:35 pm EST
I admire the sense of adventure you must have to start a small business in this volatile economy - bet of luck!
sir_eccles lothario
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 161
Tue Mar 10, 09 3:38 pm EST
Is there some definition of "skate shop" that I'm not aware of? It seems an odd combination, flowers and skates. Good luck though!
xlizellx Ninja
Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 855 Location: Park Place
Tue Mar 10, 09 4:59 pm EST
very cool -- next to where the fire was?
sweet tea Cooler Ham
Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 4981 Location: the jewish
Tue Mar 10, 09 5:24 pm EST
this place, i'm thinking:
(PS, no fair guessing this on the flickr guess where game if you saw it here ;p ) _________________ Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit
kenieva Regular
Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 102 Location: park place
Tue Mar 10, 09 9:16 pm EST
I have been driving past your shop and been wondering what kind of place it would be. Please keep us posted about the opening,
Good luck with the business and 'welcome" to the neighborhood, thanks for not opening yet another hair saloon or Jamaican food place!
Not much of a skater, but i love flowers
shake Love thy neighbor!
Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 103
Wed Mar 11, 09 3:30 pm EST
What a weird combination. I wish you the best! _________________ Life is what happens while your making plans.
prospect high Newbie
Joined: 30 Nov 2006 Posts: 12
Fri Mar 13, 09 5:50 pm EST
This place sounds right up my alley. I skate and garden. Can't wait to hit the Owl's Head Skatepark pool in Bay Ridge this spring and summer. Will check out this shop for sure. Just moved from Prospect Heights into PLG. Peace to all skaters, gardeners and otherwise. _________________ A butterfly floats on the breeze of a sunlit day,
As I feel this reality gently fade away.
Park Deliciatessen Regular
Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Crown Heights
Thu Mar 19, 09 12:02 am EST
Just wanted to update:
Starting friday we will have some Skateboard Decks, If the gate is open Just knock.
We will be opening on March 26 at 11am.
Hope to see you then.
Michael
Park Deliciatessen Regular
Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Crown Heights
That's awesome! That is definately a combo I've never encountered and never would have imagined, but hey, I don't see why it couldn't work.
Are you going to sell skate clothes, etc. also? I skated for almost 20 years but "retired" when I started approaching 30. It was getting too hard on my body, especially the ole' knees.
I would support your new shop by purchasing some clothing or something of the like (not a huge flower fan). I guess that makes me a poseur or something but my answer to that is get deez. _________________ giggity giggity
Park Deliciatessen Regular
Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Crown Heights
Wed Apr 15, 09 12:04 pm EST
Home and Garden product has arrived!!!!
prices that will make you think its 1975!!
We hope to see you soon, you can see a pic of what we have in stock on our blog: http://parkdelicatessen.blogspot.com/
come before its all gone.
Michael
sweet tea Cooler Ham
Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 4981 Location: the jewish
Wed Apr 15, 09 12:08 pm EST
ooo, what kind of stuff we talking? i may come by this afternoon. _________________ Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit
Whatchuwant Parliament Menthol Funkadelic
Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Posts: 2636 Location: Eastern Pkwy and FA Rock
Wed Apr 15, 09 1:11 pm EST
Wow- that was a LOT of work you had cut out for you! Congrats on making it look presentable! Looks really cute and fun. _________________ "...you can choose the rain....but I choose the sun..." - N. Costa
Lo Kee Bruce Ratner's Love Child
Joined: 17 Jul 2008 Posts: 602 Location: HOT BIRD
Fri Apr 17, 09 6:18 pm EST
looks like an awesome addition to the hood _________________ giggity giggity
Park Deliciatessen Regular
Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Crown Heights
Wed Apr 29, 09 9:21 pm EST
Hello everyone! I just Wanted to announce that Starting on Friday we will be have flowers! I know lots of you have been asking, sorry for the delay... Also starting Sat we will have ICE COLD COCA-COLA LONGNECKS!!! The kind they only sell south of the border, made with real sugar cane, and not corn syrup. If you never had one, now is your chance.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Sweet tea- I have yet to find the container you are looking for, but I will soon.
I think its a great addition to the neighborhood. We need a skate shop. I must see 20 kids every night pushing around the musuem... _________________ "My main objective is to be professional but to kill him." - Mike Tyson
sweet tea Cooler Ham
Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 4981 Location: the jewish
Wed May 06, 09 8:51 am EST
Park Deliciatessen wrote:
Also starting Sat we will have ICE COLD COCA-COLA LONGNECKS!!! The kind they only sell south of the border, made with real sugar cane, and not corn syrup.
OMG!
i am so there. i missed the passover coke this year. _________________ Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit
sweet tea Cooler Ham
Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 4981 Location: the jewish
Wed May 06, 09 8:52 am EST
also, you are a dear to keep my bucket needs in mind. i'll bring the gf by to say hello sometime soon. _________________ Bumping ancient threads with bot-like bullshit
Park Deliciatessen Regular
Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Crown Heights
Thu Jul 09, 09 12:21 pm EST
Check out the Story Of the Park Deli Here:http://current.com/items/90333265_mom-pop-skateshop.htm
xlizellx Ninja
Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 855 Location: Park Place
Sat Oct 10, 09 5:58 pm EST
anyone know what was going on here today (like 2pm-ish)? 2 cop cars parked in the middle of the street and lots of police officers... I didn't want to interrupt while they were talking to people from the shop - any idea? just curious..
Park Deliciatessen Regular
Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Crown Heights
Sun Oct 11, 09 3:49 pm EST
Nothing to see here folks... just an unruly patron in our shop yesterday....
xlizellx Ninja
Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 855 Location: Park Place
Sun Oct 11, 09 4:08 pm EST
ah ok - I was hoping it wasn't a robbery or anything - glad to hear!
Jimmyrips kick ass
Joined: 03 Nov 2009 Posts: 1 Location: brooklyn
Tue Nov 03, 09 9:52 am EST
The owner MIKE DOOK asaulted a skater and he went to jail for the day I don't think the patrons were bad. This guy has a little bit of anger problems. I would to if my skateshop had flowers in it and i didn't have a clue how to skateboard.... This guy is being untrue....... just thought you wanted the truth... Longneck cokes hahahaha stupid
catwalkertexasranger Local
Joined: 30 Jun 2009 Posts: 293
Tue Nov 03, 09 10:23 am EST
Jimmyrips wrote:
The owner MIKE DOOK asaulted a skater and he went to jail for the day I don't think the patrons were bad. This guy has a little bit of anger problems. I would to if my skateshop had flowers in it and i didn't have a clue how to skateboard.... This guy is being untrue....... just thought you wanted the truth... Longneck cokes hahahaha stupid
Thanks for the info Jim. You should keep up the investigative journalism. Please review the coffee shops and eateries right away, word on the street is that some make shitty food and coffee, skate over there and keep us posted. You are spot on brah, we need no stinkin' flowers we need nail salons and places to buy loosies.
whynot_31 Benevolent dictator
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 6163 Location: Prospect Heights
Tue Nov 03, 09 9:34 pm EST
catwalkertexasranger wrote:
Jimmyrips wrote:
The owner MIKE DOOK asaulted a skater and he went to jail for the day I don't think the patrons were bad. This guy has a little bit of anger problems. I would to if my skateshop had flowers in it and i didn't have a clue how to skateboard.... This guy is being untrue....... just thought you wanted the truth... Longneck cokes hahahaha stupid
Thanks for the info Jim. You should keep up the investigative journalism. Please review the coffee shops and eateries right away, word on the street is that some make shitty food and coffee, skate over there and keep us posted. You are spot on brah, we need no stinkin' flowers we need nail salons and places to buy loosies.
and on that note, I submit this link to brownstoner's conversation on Crown Heights gentrification. Enjoy.
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