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Dyker Heights / Bensonhurst

Nothing big ever happens in the Dyker Heights/Bensonhurst part of Brooklyn, but then again, that's how the mostly laid-back residents here like it. Walk east across noisy New Utrecht Avenue, however, and you've stumbled upon the full-on Eastern European area of Bensonhurst. You're in for the cold shoulder treatment here because if you can't speak at least three non-English languages fluently, they can tell you're just a "new" Brooklynite. Even if you don’t look like a hipster. But these areas have plenty to offer, especially for the gourmet shopper and adventuresome eater.

Historically, this area of Brooklyn was created as an upscale housing development and was built as such in the late 1800s. Though much has been torn down, several of these large homes are still standing today and make for a nice walk while you're not gorging yourself at the many bakeries and bagelries around town. While you're in this part of Brooklyn, you might as well play a round of golf at one of the world's oldest courses, the Dyker Beach Golf Course. The world's busiest golf course in the mid-'50s, today the attached Dyker Beach Park has added facilities for tennis, handball, and bocce, as well as the usual American team sports.

Did you know that there's an amusement park in town not named Coney Island? That's right; the Adventurers Family Entertainment Center (formerly Nelly Bly Amusement Park) has enough thrills, chills, and spills for anyone under the age of 10. It's a cute park good for a family treat, but not exactly a rival to Six Flags. Though if it's cold outside and around Christmastime, why not hop on over to 84th Street between 11th and 13th Avenues, otherwise known as the epicenter for the famous Dyker Heights Christmas Lights spectacular? Join locals and tourists from all over the U.S. as they amble along the suburban-ish streets admiring these amazingly overdecorated mini-mansions.

Also go food shopping, and we don't mean at your run-of-the-mill supermarket. We're talking your Hungarian marts, your ravioli outposts, and your local fresh rabbit vendors. No joke. Try Great Wall Supermarket to find probably the cheapest and best place in all of the city to buy Asian groceries. Stop by B&A Pork Store and other bakeries on 13th Avenue for great eats and a semi-local specialty called Pizza Rustica. This thick, savory pie is stuffed with prosciutto, ham, egg, cheese, and more to produce a delicious dish that's not related to pizza in the least. Meanwhile, most of 18th Avenue is a food lover's paradise, from Asian noodle soup (Hand Pull Noodle and Dumpling House) to fresh spices and sausages (Frank and Sal Prime Meats) and more.

Finally, find jewelry galore on East 86th Street or 18th Avenue. Go clothing shopping on 86th Street. Enjoy taking a stroll along Leif Ericson Park (66th & Fort Hamilton Pkwy), or step out right near the water's edge with a walk along the ocean. Sure, the highway's right on the other side of you, but at least you can feel that salty breeze.

Nightlife
The number of bars you won't pass here is staggering. Walk around all you like, but we challenge you to find a good club, bar, or nightlife locale in these parts. Try an espresso bar instead. What's the verdict? Hang here by day but go pretty much ANYWHERE else at night.

Restaurants
Who cares if the menu's not in English around here? Go for hibachi at Shiki, souvlaki at Meze, or pizza and upscale Italian at Ristorante Viccaro, where you can still get a slice to go at the walk-up window.

Shopping
This area isn’t exactly 5th Avenue, but you can find some amazing bargains here. Stay east of 17th Avenue for clothing bargains at Kings and Telco, and keep your eyes peeled for little bakeries or ethnic shops. If you can avoid the dozens of 99 cent stores, that is.