This is this year’s final installment of Buy in Brooklyn’s "Why
Shop Local?" series. The campaign has had the misfortune of rainy weather over its
two year tenure, particularly this year. But many businesses are extending sales this Thursday as well.

In the end—regardless of the weather or season, the importance
of shopping local remains a critical component of community health. Whether you come at it locally or globally, keep
investing in what matters to you—the returns will always be real.

Tara Hodgens is representing the
owners of Timboos 5th Ave 11th Street. She will be
participating in Buy in Brooklyn’s Snowflake Celebration during the
first three Thursdays in December by hosting live music and Happy hour
prices all night til closing.

Q: When did you
open for business and why did you choose Park Slope? 

A: Opened in
1969, I am fourth generation Park Slope (with a fifth generation after me!)  My great grandfather on my father’s side passed
away when my grandfather was 3 of the few epidemic.  He was a Hodgens, his
mother remarried Andy Murphy who raised him.  He owned the Midway bar
which was somewhere by Prospect Ave. My Nana’s parents, my great grandfather
and grandmother lived down 11th street by 4th Ave.  Family lore has it
that they owned a speakeasy before prohibition came to an end.  I was
born on top of Timboos and the rest is history.

Timboos Factoid: They have been a
local establishment for 40 years.  In fact, they have a few locals that
have been customers for all 40 years of Timboos’ long history.

Q: Which of the Sustainable Business
Network NYC’s "Top Ten Reasons" to shop locally resonate most
with you & your business?

A: Reason #2 Our
one-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of Brooklyn’s distinct character.
There have only been 3 owners since establishment including Timboos.  We
have been a family bar, where people feel comfortable when they walk through
our door like they are home.  When people visit Timboos, they feel s. So
many families have moved out of the neighborhood.  They usually stop
by Timboos when they come back to visit.

Shop Local Factoid: When residents are
asked to name their favorite restaurant, café or shop, it’s typically a unique local
business.

"Why Shop Local?" is a communication initiative of the Buy in
Brooklyn team. To learn more about Park Slope’s Buy in Brooklyn campaign, visit
their website at http://www.buyinbrooklyn.com/
The site, with its ever-growing list of participants and partners is updated
regularly.