I am pretty sensitive about bringing Cameron to a bar… after all, there are plenty of people who aren’t on board with the idea, and I don’t want to be one of “those moms” who are getting dirty looks from across the room… but so many moms had told me that Der Schwarze Kölner (710 Fulton Street, Fort Greene/Brooklyn) was really child friendly, and my bi weekly playgroup needed a place to go. So last Thursday afternoon, that’s where we ended up. And thank goodness we did!
Beers for the moms
Snack time for the babies
We descended upon Der Schwarze Kölner at 4, just as they opened. As I walked in, the place smelled of just being cleaned, and was totally empty. The wait staff was extremely welcoming, and gave my group a big area in the corner. There was plenty of area of stroller parking. I brought a few toys for the kids to play with, and so did the other moms. The moms had beers, the babies had brats (Cameron practically housed an entire one by himself) and some cheddar bunnies. It was a total success! I have to admit I’m not 100% on board for taking Cameron out to a bar in the evening (besides, it’s way past his bedtime) but in the afternoon when no one else is there? I don’t see the harm in taking advantage of a great, clean space… while the moms can hang out, and the babies have fun too.
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