Black Pearl, a well-liked restaurant and bar on Union Street near the Tea Lounge has closed.

Five Guys Burgers will be opening in July on Seventh Avenue near 6th Street.

Construction on the new Bank of America on 6th Street and 7th Avenue is moving along. They have removed the red wood construction covering.

The mysteriously named Carmen’s Exclusives for Children is set to open soon in the space that used to house Park Slope Books, on Seventh Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets. They have not, however, removed the plain brown wrapping on the windows. They will sell clothing for children birth through five years old.

Red Hot is back. Red Hot II, the second iteration of the Szchuan restaurant on 7th Avenue and 10th Street, is set to open in early July.

The Chocolate Girl, kosher chocolates on Seventh Avenue near 11th Streets has gone out of business.

Big Nose, Full Body is opening a wine bar on Seventh Avenue across from their shop near 12th Street.