Botany Village Historic Botany Village on Parker Ave. in Clifton presents an ongoing series of free, underthe-stars Friday evening concerts in the historic district. The photos on this page were taken on June 12 when Carnaby St. Band (below) performed to a crowd of about 100. Pictured at right is the newest addition to Botany’s alfresco dining scene, Cafe Bubamara. Located at 263 Parker Ave., the cafe is owned by Alex Milic and his daughter Andjela, pictured on left with waitress Mira Vodinelic. Open Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm and Sundays from 8 am to 8 pm, they serve up plenty of desert items as well as crepes, sandwiches and salads as well as burek, a baked pie of phyllo dough with meat, cheese or veggies. There are plenty of outdoor and indoor restaurants in the historic district and in the adjacent Botany Plaza so be sure to make time to visit one of the many taverns or dining establishments before or after the concerts. Ranging from swinging R&B bands to the oldies, the free shows begin at 6:30 pm near the fountain in Sullivan Square and run until Aug. 28. Go to botanyvillage.com for details.
86 July 2015 • Clifton Merchant