Stores like Crate and Barrel
My best friend and I are very different when it comes to decorating our homes. I love old world, traditional things with a modern swing (like Pottery Barn) and she only likes contemporary furniture and modern home goods….nothing else.
The other day she asked me what stores are like Crate and Barrel? She love the marimekko print fabric at the Marimekko Shop in NYC. She couldn’t think of many alternatives to Crate and Barrel other than West Elm.
Of course I was sure I could name more or ask a friend who is a decorator.
- Chiasso came to mind first (same owner as Crate & Barrel)
- CB2 – Crate and Barrel’s less expensive store – cheaper is good!
- Overstock is great for inexpensive sofas – shipping is very low at Overstock
- Scandinavian Designs which is a store like Ikea
- Ikea – inexpensive & great design
- Room and Board – nice stuff!
- ByDesign Furniture
- Home Decorators has modern items too
- Anthropologie $$ (home sale section)
- APlusR Store
- Home Sense – we don’t have them in NY
- Jonathan Adler – more expensive (sale section)
- West Elm – look for sales here
- Urban Outfitters has furniture and bedding
I don’t think Pier 1 Imports or ZGallerie are in the same category as Crate and Barrel although many people like shopping there for fun items. World Market is a store just like Pier 1 although I have seen them have similar rugs to Crate and Barrel or West Elm.
I love to go to Crate and Barrel Outlet in Cranbury, NJ. Although I don’t think there is lot of great furniture there, you can get great deals on things for parties: glassware, serving trays and pitchers. I also like the organizers and really well discounted material here.
The Crate and Barrel Outlet in NJ was at (it’s been closed):
315 Half Acre Road
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 819-0200
I also love to hit up the Waterford Crystal Outlet in Cranbury as well because you can get great gifts there for amazing prices (they have a super sale twice a year).
If you can think of any other stores that are like or similar to Crate and Barrel or West Elm, please leave it in the comments. Thanks.
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November 30, 2025Beautifully Decorated 81st Street Home
Beautiful Bay Ridge shared the above picture on Instagram.
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November 29, 2025RIP Jimmy Riches – FDNY
NYFD Deputy Chief James Riches, Administrative Operations died from World Trade Center related illness on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Jimmy served in the FDNY for 30 years. Jimmy was at Ladder 114 on 51st Street and 4th Avenue in Sunset Park.
Wake – November 30th: McLaughlin & Sons Funeral Home 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Funeral Mass: December 1, 2025 at 11:00 am. St. Patrick’s Church 9511 4th Avenue.
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November 29, 2025Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes – Bay Ridge Restaurants & Catering
Restaurants with the Feast of Seven Fishes:
1) The Corner at 8602 – 3rd Avenue has a special 3-course menu ($85) where they are offering Corner favorites and the Feast of the Seven Fishes classics. Reservations: 718-333-5757.
2) Vesuvio’s Restaurant at 7305 – 3rd Avenue. 718-745-0222
3) Cebu Restaurant at 8801 3rd Avenue 718-492-5095 Make a reservation: https://www.cebubrooklyn.com/reservations
4) Postiano Restaurant at 10018 4th Avenue. 718-833-1313 (See their menus)
5) Cavatappi Restaurant at 8024 – 13th Avenue 347-497-5212
6) Mama Rao’s at 6408 11th Avenue 718-745-2269
7) Not 7 Fishes but a great place –> Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue. 718-833-8200
8) Gargiulo’s Restaurant at 2911 West 15th Street 718-266-4891
9) Patrizia’s of Sheepshead Bay at 1901 Emmons Avenue. 718-942-4848
**** Catering for the Feast of the Seven Fishes ****
1) Brooklyn Roots – December 19 is the last day to order for Christmas Eve. [email protected] 718-333-5122
2) Amuni Restaurant at 7217 3rd Avenue 718-833-7833 (See full menu)
3) Vesuvio’s Restaurant at 7305 – 3rd Avenue 718-690-7337.
4) Bay Ridge Fishbar at 7608 – 3rd Avenue 347-560-6019. Delivery available.
5) Ginos Restaurant at 7414 5th Avenue 718-748-1698. Order by December 18th.
6) Postiano Restaurant at 10018 4th Avenue. 718-833-1313
7) The Corner Bay Ridge at 8602 3rd Avenue – [email protected]
8) Anthony’s Butcher and Deli at 7324 – 3rd Avenue. 718-748-4184.
9) No fish, but great place —> Bean Post and M&M Deli at 507 – 76th Street.
10) Campania in Bay Ridge is accepting catering orders.
11) L’Angolo Di Palermo at 7801 – 3rd Avenue. 718-354-5453
12) Cavatappi Restaurant 8024 – 13th Avenue. 347-497-5212.
13) La Bella at 7907 13th Avenue. Great clams. See catering menu:
14) Gargiulo’s Restaurant at 2911 West 15th Street 718-266-4891
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November 29, 2025New Year’s Eve in Bay Ridge – December 31, 2025
New Years Eve with Children (See here) Fireworks from the 69th Street Pier? (Info here)
1) Terina’s New Year’s Eve Party starts at 8:45 pm. $185 a person. Make a reservation here:
https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/terina/events/terinas-new-years-eve-bash-2025-12-31
2) Dyker Beach Golf Course. $145 a person.
3) Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue starts at 9:30 pm. 718-833-8200. $130 a person.
Greenhouse Cafe also has an early New Year’s Eve Dinner for those who wanted to have dinner earlier (seating: 5:00 – 7:00 pm).
4) Cebu at 8801 Third Avenue. 718-492-5095. See menu larger here: https://shorturl.at/htwyQ
5) Hunter’s Steak and Ale House on 4th Avenue and 94th Street is having a New Year’s Eve Party. $150 a person.
6) Arirang Restaurant at 8812 – 4th Avenue has a New Year’s Eve Party that starts at 8:00 pm. $105 a person. See here:
Ring in the New Year at Arirang! | Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse
7) Fushimi at 9316 – 4th Avenue 9:00 pm – 2:00 am. 718-833-7788. $148 a person.
7) Wicked Monk – 3rd Avenue and 95th Street. 347-497-5152
8) Puertas Restaurant at 8324 – 3rd Avenue 347-492-0990. $120 a person.
9) Delia’s Lounge at 9224 – 3rd Avenue – Celebrate New Year’s Eve 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
10) The Corner at 8602 3rd Avenue is having a New Year’s Eve Party with open bar and small bites from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. $100 a person. Get tickets: https://is.gd/nEdxxc
11) Skinflints at 7902 – 5th Avenue is open until 10:00 pm for food AND ALL Night for Drinks!
12) The Pour House at 7901 3rd Avenue is ringing in the new year with DJ Response.
12) The Leif Bar at 6725 – 5th Avenue is having a NYE Party. $60 a person for open bar 9:00 – 1:00 am.
13) Kettle Black – no cover
14) St. Mary’s New Year’s Eve Party at 192 – 81st Street.
14) New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party at Gennaro’s Catering Hall at 6602 – 13th Avenue 8:00 – 1:00 am. $125 a person.
15) Indigo Murphy’s at 7102 Fort Hamilton Parkway
16) Mama Rao’s NYE Party – 11th Avenue and 64th Street. 8:00 – 1:00 am. 718-745-2269. $175 a person.
17) Marcela’s – 7121 Fort Hamilton Pkwy. $85 per person.
18) New Year’s Eve at Il Posto 7409 Avenue U. 718-241-4317. $139 a person ($99 if no alcohol)
19) New Year’s Eve Party at Gargiulo’s Restaurant 2911 West 15th Street 718-266-4891. 7:30 pm – 1:30 am. $250 adults. $150 children.
20) Buck-It Bar at 1039 Surf Avenue in Coney Island
21) St. Athanasius New Year’s Eve Party. $75 a person.
22) Knights of Baron DeKalb 8:00 pm – 1:00 am. $125 a person
Coney Island USA does not have fireworks this year again.
Sunset Park
1) Irish Haven – corner of 4th Avenue and 58th Street. Open bar 8 – 10 pm $25
2) Soccer Tavern 6004 – 8th Avenue
3) Feeney’s Pub at 6201 – 5th Avenue. Complimentary buffet. Champagne toast.
New Years Eve with Children (See here) Fireworks from the 69th Street Pier? (Info here)
New Years Eve Fireworks Cruises
1) Circleline’s New Years Eve Fireworks Cruise for 21+ starts at 10:00 pm on December 31, 2025 (See here) **Very good deal**
2) $279 for a four-hour cruise. See here:
https://feverup.com/m/517849?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3) Liberty Bell Cruise. $259. Tickets here: https://is.gd/lIrf7r
4) Boat boarding at South Street Seaport in Manhattan – no food or drinks – cheaper See here:
https://www.groupon.com/deals/nyc-cruises-60-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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November 29, 2025Free Art Classes For Children 5 – 18 in Brooklyn
This looks like a nice opportunity for students who can go to 40th Street and New Utrecht Avenue on Sunday morning.
There are two classes – an early class for children 5-8 years old and a later class for children 8-18. The only cost is a $12 sketchpad.
Sign up here: https://is.gd/4YDvMJ
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November 29, 2025Small White Dog Found in Dyker Heights 11/28
This small, white dog was found on 78th Street between 11th and 12th Avenue yesterday by a Canadian couple who was visiting in the area.
They brough the dog was brought to the 68th Precinct at 333 – 65th Street.
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November 29, 2025Christmas Eve Dinner In Bay Ridge 2025
Restaurants with the Feast of Seven Fishes:
1) The Corner at 8602 – 3rd Avenue has a special 3-course menu ($85) where they are offering Corner favorites and the Feast of the Seven Fishes classics. Reservations: 718-333-5757.
2) Vesuvio’s Restaurant at 7305 – 3rd Avenue. 718-745-0222
3) Cebu Restaurant at 8801 3rd Avenue 718-492-5095 Make a reservation: https://www.cebubrooklyn.com/reservations
4) Postiano Restaurant at 10018 4th Avenue. 718-833-1313 (See their menus)
5) Cavatappi Restaurant at 8024 – 13th Avenue 347-497-5212
6) Mama Rao’s at 6408 11th Avenue 718-745-2269
7) Not 7 Fishes but a great place –> Greenhouse Cafe at 7717 – 3rd Avenue. 718-833-8200
8) Gargiulo’s Restaurant at 2911 West 15th Street 718-266-4891
9) Patrizia’s of Sheepshead Bay at 1901 Emmons Avenue. 718-942-4848
**** Catering for the Feast of the Seven Fishes ****
1) Brooklyn Roots – December 19 is the last day to order for Christmas Eve. [email protected] 718-333-5122
2) Amuni Restaurant at 7217 3rd Avenue 718-833-7833 (See full menu)
3) Vesuvio’s Restaurant at 7305 – 3rd Avenue 718-690-7337.
4) Bay Ridge Fishbar at 7608 – 3rd Avenue 347-560-6019. Delivery available.
5) Ginos Restaurant at 7414 5th Avenue 718-748-1698. Order by December 18th.
6) Postiano Restaurant at 10018 4th Avenue. 718-833-1313
7) The Corner Bay Ridge at 8602 3rd Avenue – [email protected]
8) Anthony’s Butcher and Deli at 7324 – 3rd Avenue. 718-748-4184.
9) No fish, but great place —> Bean Post and M&M Deli at 507 – 76th Street.
10) Campania in Bay Ridge is accepting catering orders.
11) L’Angolo Di Palermo at 7801 – 3rd Avenue. 718-354-5453
12) Cavatappi Restaurant 8024 – 13th Avenue. 347-497-5212.
13) La Bella at 7907 13th Avenue. Great clams. See catering menu:
14) Gargiulo’s Restaurant at 2911 West 15th Street 718-266-4891
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November 28, 2025Small Business Saturday in Bay Ridge
1) The Bookmark Shoppe at 8415 – 3rd Avenue has 20% off and a free tote for shoppers who spend $75.
2) Cebu Bar and Bistro at 8801 – 3rd Avenue has some nice deal for gift certificates.
3) Charmed by JLM at 8311 – 3rd Avenue will have fun sales throughout the day. The store has great Christmas gifts – jewelry, accessories and bags
4) Ridge Kids at 8122 – 3rd Avenue has 20% off all children’s clothing. They will have ornament making for kids.
5) Gold & Grit at at 276 88th Street. Spend $150, get a $25 gift card for free. This store makes unique jewelry.
6) Greenhouse Cafe at 7713 – 3rd Avenue and Cappachino Cafe next door have a special. Buy three $25.00 gift cards, get one free.
7) Some 3rd Avenue shops and restaurants are giving merchant bucks to shoppers on 11/29, so you can return and shop in January.
8) Peace by Piece Thrift Store at 6931
9) Pippins Pub at 8814 – 3rd Avenue has a deal when you purchase a $100 gift card, you get a free $25 gift card.
10) E & J at 6908 Fort Hamilton Parkway has 15% off their entire store. They have cards, collectibles and funko pops.
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November 28, 2025Senior Robbed of Necklace on Narrows Avenue Between 70th Street & MacKay Place
Yesterday, a senior was robbed of her necklace on Narrows Avenue between MacKay Place and 70th Street around 4:00 pm while walking two blocks to her daughter’s home for Thanksgiving.
A silver SUV with three passengers stopped to rob her. The Ridgite was holding a tray of food. The woman in the passenger side of a silver SUV called out to wish her a Happy Thanksgiving. The Ridgite went over to the vehicle. The teenage daughter in the back seat grabbed the Ridgite’s gold chain. The male driver took off.
Both females were wearing hijabs (they are probably using the hijab as a disguise to throw people off and make it harder for them to be recognized). These thieves are all over the city – not just in our neighborhood.
The police were notified.
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November 28, 2025Bay Ridge Small Business Saturday Giveaway
Three small businesses in Bay Ridge united to make a great giveaway for Ridgites! What can you win?
To enter, head over to Ovington Pottery’s Instagram account: ovingtonpottery and like this post (click the heart) :
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRm3KWkALeM
Then follow these three accounts:
ovingtonpottery @owlsheadyoga@shopgoldandgrit
See their video (on Instagram – not here) and leave a comment:
Good luck! When you win, share it on social media so we can cheer for you!
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November 28, 2025White Cat with Blue Eyes Found in Bensonhurst
This white cat was found by a nice person in Bensonhurst and brought to AMA Animal Rescue Center on Cropsey Avenue between 28th Avenue and Bay 49th street.
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