RECAP: AFRICAN LIBERATION AT HABANA OUTPOST

(Photo: NYFab! fan B.Shields)

I was excited to head down to Habana Outpost (757 Fulton) with my crew on Saturday to reunite with others and shop at the Black Art Museum exhibit. Although the sun was shining it was still quite windy and that kind of put a damper on the day.

(Photo: Habana Outpost -empty)

However, I knew once I arrived at Habana it would be packed and it would bring our spirits back up...wrong! Although we arrived after 3 p.m. there were maybe 30 people chillin at the tables which was abnormal for Habana on a Saturday afternoon. Although I was disappointed with the crowd, I was feeling much better after my frozen mojitio (mmm). Since my friends and I were starving we decided that we'd order lots of Habana's famous Cuban food, but of course they were only serving corn, chips, and rice at the time. I was so upset I ran across the street and ordered a pizza (lol-and I had the corn to).

(Photo: NYFab! Correspondent Nikki B. and B.Hen)

As time passed, more people walked in and the d.j. was playing all the old school hits. Just as I was getting into my two step, I looked over to see my boy talking to Ya Ya (ANTM runner up) and one of her friends. That's the thing about Habana, you never know who you're going to run into.


(Photo: The D.J. was Jammin!)


Overall, I ended up having a great time once the wind stopped blowing, the music started blasting, and people rolled in. If you haven' t been yet, I highly suggest you go.

(Photo: Ya Ya)


Lins, I'm taling to you:)

HABANA OUTPOST CELEBRATES AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY

My favorite summer hotspot Habana Outpost (757 Fulton St.) is celebrating African Liberation day. Check out highlights of the upcoming week below....


(Photo: A Sunny afternoon at Habana Outpost)

Habana Outpost celebrates African Liberation Day May 22nd through May 26th



Thursday, May 22nd 7-9pm (opening reception)"Back to My Roots" a photography exhibition celebrating the spirit and people of Ghana presented by documentary photographer, Stanley Lumax Jr. Stanley creates vivid dialogue inviting not only the viewer, but also his inner self to re-discover Ghana. The photos will be on display form May 22nd through June 18th


Saturday, May 24th- May 26th Designers Market featuring fair-trade crafts from Africa In Honor of African Liberation Day the Habana Gear store will feature handmade fair-trade crafts from Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.



Sat. & Sun. 12-4Kids Corner – Salvaged Music MakersEvery weekend the Kids Corner provides free activities for children, which focus on the environment and recycling. In this workshop, children will learn how to make African drums and rainsticks musical out of items like cardboard tubes and tin cans. Class begin at 12:00pm.



Monday May 26 6:00pm Fashion Show & Fundraiser for Lil' Raggamuffin Summer Camp.


Go out support the kids, bring your friends, and chill in downtown Brooklyn.

I promise you'll have a good time; tell them NYFab! sent you.

HABANA OUTPOST BLOCK PARTY

Habana Outpost (757 Fulton St.) is having their annual Block Party this Saturday and it's def something you don't want to miss.

Each year they have a live band, great food, beautiful people, the hottest vendors and it's most certainly the place to be. I promise you at one point while your there, you'll find yourself looking up into the sky and saying, "I love this city!"

UPDATE: Yes, I know tomorrow the "community" will be shutting down the city and not participating in buying anything due to the Sean Bell verdict.

However, you can still roll through it's free.

HABANA OUTPOST OPENING DAY

This weekend was incredibly beautiful in NYC with temperatures reaching almost 80 degrees. Men and women of all backgrounds put on there best summer gear and loaded the children up to head to Brooklyn.

Yes you heard me, all the cool kids were at the opening day of Habana Outpost (757 Fulton St.) in Brooklyn, so you know TheFab! was in the building.

(Photo: The crowd at Habana)

In case you're not familiar with Habanna Outpost it is located in Fort Greene, serves Cuban cuisine but also functions as a community gathering space. Regardless of the location, the food is renowned and the atmosphere welcoming. Habanna is also eco friendly!

(Photo: NYFab! correspondent B.Shields posing inside of Habana)

You are immediately in a great mood once you step into the Habana atmosphere. The people are friendly, the drinks are AMAZING (frozen mojitos are my fav.), and there's always a great d.j. or a live band playing old school jams.

Another great thing about Habana is that celebs love to frequent it, especially rap stars like BK resident Common and Mos Def. On opening day I was lucky enough to spot the oh so fine actor Malik Yoba (whew so fine!).

(Photo: Malik Yoba in the blue surrounded by his entourage)

However, this isn't the type of place where you'd run up to a celebrity asking for an autograph, they love to come because everyone is so laid back and not worried about whose there.

(Photo: Vendors at Habana)

During the day Habana is family friendly but at night it's for the grown folk! On warm nights they show classic movies on a big screen outside as well as play music.

(Photo: Art on sale at Habana)

Habana Outpost is one of my top five favorite places to go in New York; I highly suggest you check it out!