Park Slope is an easy target. The streets are filled with overprotective moms, granola liberals, and spoiled kids, all of whom throw elbows for pedestrian authority. A joke is that lefty New Yorkers come to the Slope to spawn and breed, and it's about seven-eighths true. But you know what? It's not just a haven for places like the Park Slope Food Co-op (the largest customer-owned establishment in America, or, the biggest socialist experiment in America, take your pick). It's also got world-class dining and shopping options, incredible brownstone architecture, and is smack-up against one of the great city parks.
The 'Slope has had a slow and ever-developing history of...development. Whether you want to call this progress or gentrification is up to you. It's easy to understand why people flocked here, though. Bordered by Prospect Park on one side and including the lovely Grand Army Plaza, this entire neighborhood is nineteenth-century brownstone architecture at its best. The rows of houses all have distinct touches on their stoops, their fronts, and it's all very idyllic and photo-op ready. Mixed in almost every other block is a limestone church, giving the neighborhood a skyline of regal steeples. Suffice to say that the neighborhood has a smattering of old school, with early twentieth century pubs and boutique butcher shops mixed in with the newest place to get an organic vanilla chai latte. But that brings us to the modern side.
And what a modern side it is. The number of cool shops, restaurants, and bars that are on 5th Avenue, 7th Avenue, and Flatbush Avenue is simply astounding. (If you look at these three streets on a map, it forms Pi, which we're sure means something, but we don't know what). There is so much retail on these streets that you'd think there wouldn't be room for any more, but 4th Avenue and now even 3rd Avenue, near the scenic Gowanus Canal, have gotten into the act.
And the wave of development is expanding ever outward. On the northeast end of the neighborhood, Prospect Heights has been undergoing changes, turning Vanderbilt and Washington Avenues into bustling commercial hotspots. It's a new frontier that's a bit less familo-centric than the Slope, but, since Prospect Heights sports many lovely and relatively rare 3-story brownstones, we expect at least two kids in every brownstone by the end of the next decade.
On the southeastern end of the Slope is Windsor Terrace, which has attracted a new wave of young renters who can't afford Center Slope but still get great park access and a mini-retail strip along Prospect Park West. These renters mix in with the mostly blue-collar Irish long-term residents; Windsor Terrace also has an interesting mix of housing types and is another one of those oddly-shaped neighborhoods that is scrunched in between other things (namely, Prospect Park and the Prospect Expressway).
Nightlife
Gourmet cocktails and beers have been shooting up everywhere at spots like Cornelius and Union Hall. Support your local dive at O’Connor’s and Freddy’s. The Bell House now competes with Southpaw for rock shows, but Barbes has a fabulous mix of world music jammed into its tiny back room space. For something different, hit Issue Project Room near the Gowanus.
Restaurants
Where to begin? Our hands-down favorites: top Italian Al Di La, slow-food-friendly Applewood, French bistro Belleville, Portugese/Italian Convivium Osteria, top pizzeria Franny's, friendly Ethopian Ghenet, Australian outpost Sheep Station, warm and eclectic Stone Park Cafe, classic diner Tom's, and, of course, that little-known Blue Ribbon place.
Shopping
For food (and beer), the main spots are Bierkraft, Bklyn Larder, Blue Apron, Blue Marble, Grab, Russo's, and United Meat. Stellar gift/jewelry stores to check out are Clay Pot, Cog and Pearl, Matter, Rare Device, and Razor. Beacon's Closet is still a clothing destination, Dixon's is a classic bike shop, and get your capes and lasers at Brooklyn Superhero Supply.
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
Posted By:
Rob Tallia
Photo:
Rob Tallia
Bklyn Larder
We thank Franny's, NYC's premier pizzeria, for opening up an additional establishment where we can blow even more of our hard-earned paychecks (that is, when we get paychecks at all). You can now, for instance, get Franny's chocolate sorbetto by the pint, which you should do, since Franny's chocolate sorbetto is one of the most intense things you'll ever put in your mouth. You can also get a fine selection of cheeses, charcuteries, pork jowl bacon, breads, etc. etc. Every neighborhood worth its salt has or should have a gourmet market, and even though it's not on Vanderbilt in the heart of Propsect Heights, it's close enough that we think Prospect Height-ers should adopt it as their own. If they haven't already.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Posted By:
Craig Nelson
Photo:
Courtesy of phndc.org
Prospect Heights House Tour
The Prospect Heights biennial house tour will be held this Sunday, October 18th from noon to 5 pm. The self-guided tour will include 11 wonderful homes and apartments. As one of Brooklyn’s premier brownstone neighborhoods, Prospect Heights' historical and aesthetic significance was recognized by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission on June 23rd when it created the expansive Prospect Heights Historic District. From restored Victorian brownstones and limestones, to stylish new row houses and apartments, to the impressively modern and controversial "On Prospect Park" by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier, Prospect Heights is indeed an architectural smorgasbord. Tickets may be purchased at Forest Floor Antiques for $20 prior to the day of the tour and for $25 on the day of the tour. Tickets, as well as additional information, may also be obtained be calling 718-393-7653. Visit www.phndc.org/house-tour for more information. Prospect Heights is easily accessible by either the 2/3 Train to Grand Army Plaza or the Q/B Train to Seventh Avenue.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Posted By:
Craig Nelson
Photo:
Courtesy Atlantic Antic
Atlantic Antic
Everyone knows street festivals in New York are pretty lame--it's always the same crappy food and boring tchotchkes. They almost never reflect the real character of the neighborhood. But there are a few exceptions. And at the top of the list has to be the Atlantic Antic, New
York City's largest street festival. The 35th Atlantic Antic is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th, from
10 am to 6 pm. Spread along 10 blocks of Atlantic Avenue, from Hicks Street
to Fourth Avenue, the Atlantic Antic has become a beloved Brooklyn tradition. Antic goers can indulge in a wide variety of international delicacies found on the
avenue including Middle Eastern baklava
and hummus, Spanish paella, Caribbean oxtail, and Parisian crepes. You'll also find everything from handmade
jewelry and eco-friendly clothing to photography and exotic plants. But mainly it's just a big old fashioned block party with thousands of people hanging out and having a good time. With tons of live music, entertainment,and multiple beer gardens, there's no better way to spend an early Autumn Sunday.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Posted By:
Molly Riordan
Photo:
Molly Riordan
Beast
Hot, sunny summertime Saturdays are a glorious gift, unless you're hungover with a San Andrean headache and ferocious appetite. People of that state will instead prefer Beast. A dark cave for den-like drinking and dining by night, Beast welcomes the weekend's vampires and zombies by keeping the coffee coming and the lights off. Though it's been called a Spanish tapas bar, Beast feels more like a medieval kitchen with walls bedecked in Brooklyn-required kitch. Beast's brunch has vaguely Iberian tendencies --frittatas, chorizo hash--but the focus is on reparation and recovery: eggs, potatoes, caffeine, hair-of-the-dog. There are a few non-breakfast options and a handful of sides, something everyone could live with whilst pondering the birdhouse with a cat's-mouth opening mounted on the back wall. Brunch at Beast is not earth-shattering, but at least it will keep your head from shattering.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Posted By:
Rob Tallia
Photo:
Rob Tallia
The Bell House
With The Bell House now hosting live music several nights a week, you could do a lot worse than spend a good portion of your time hanging out in what is likely to be officially rebranded "Gowanus" at some point: namely, the area east of Carroll Gardens and west of Park Slope, between Hoyt Street and 5th Avenue. Besides its huge performance space, The Bell House bosts a killer front bar, complete with plenty of seating (including a few perfect make-out couches). Then there is also Issue Project Room not too far away, Australian and Ethiopian cuisine on 4th Avenue, more bars on both 4th and 3rd Avenues, excellent subway access, and, of course, free birth defects for your children if you're planning to procreate. Ah well, who said life is perfect, anyway?
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Monday, July 06, 2009
Posted By:
Rob Tallia
Photo:
Rob Tallia
Ghenet
Now that Ghenet's Manhattan location is now closed, I'm pleased to announce that they've clearly brought the "A" team over from Mulberry Street. Consequently, Ghenet Brooklyn is now NYC's top Ethiopian destination, hands-down. Start with the great "Kategna" appetizer, which is crispy toasted Ethiopian bread (injera) soaked in berbere spice and cheese. Definitely order the Sega Wett main course to see what Ghenet does with beef; the Misir Wett (lentils) are also a taste sensation. For the more adventurous, the Kitfo (chopped raw beef) is excellent when sprinkled with (of course) more berbere and cheese. Wash down with one of three Ethiopian beers on the menu, then stumble out the door on your way to catch a live gig at Issue Project Room or the Bell House. Ghenet Brooklyn: long may you reign.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Posted By:
Rob Tallia
Photo:
Rob Tallia
Aliseo Osteria del Borgo
Seating no more than 25 or so, Aliseo takes the concept "intimate" to a new level; especially when the owner comes over to chat about the various salumis he's got on the menu tonight, or whatever else you'd like to ask him about. Of course, you're mostly too busy stuffing yourself on perfectly cooked octopus, fresh seasonal pastas, excellent branzino, a lovely farro and arugula salad, wine, bread, etc. etc. to spend too much time chatting with him. And the decor reminds me of my grandmother's basement in West New York circa 1970. Weird. In the best possible sense of the word, of course.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Posted By:
Rob Tallia
Photo:
Rob Tallia
Barbes
Simply one of the best combination bar/live music joints in all NYC, Barbes serves up a tantalizing menu of world music in its insanely small back room (maybe it fits 35?). In the front room, 70% of the space is taken up by the bar itself, so maybe another 35 people can fit there, max? Anyway, the point is it's small, intimate, and groovy. Very groovy, especially on Wednesday nights at 10 for the Mandingo Ambassadors, a great African group that expands to as many as 10 musicians. Last Wednesday there were 10 musicians and about 22 patrons--now that's a great musician-to-audience-member ratio.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Posted By:
Jane Pirone
Photo:
Jane Pirone
Prospect Park Bandshell
Celebrate Brooklyn kicked off its '09 season last night with a funky performance from David Byrne. Sadly there was no surprise visit from Brian Eno, but the thunder clouds did stay at bay through FOUR encores! Even with the cold damp Monday evening air, there was a HUGE crowd (if you can imagine Prospect Park feeling like a sardine can, then you can get a sense of the turnout.) Could it have leaked that the dancers and entire band would perform the classic "Burning Down The House" in white tutus? Celebrate Brooklyn's line up, as usual, is amazing. All shows are free of charge, but come very early if you have any hope of seeing something other than the back of people's heads...or you could become a "friend" and bypass the grueling lines. The ever-amazing Transportation Alternatives has set up a valet parking system for bicycles this year and limewire has set up a free compilation of the '09 season for download. Celebration indeed.
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Thursday, June 04, 2009
Posted By:
Molly Riordan
Photo:
Molly Riordan
Pita Hut
I was halfway through
my hummus sandwich before I thought to take a picture of the garbanzo-explosion
I'd been voraciously consuming. Blinding hunger attenuates all higher-order
priorities except, at least in my case, extreme frugality. Enter Pita Hut of
Park Slope. An oasis of affordable fare on a stretch less congested with
strollers but priced in expectance of their arrival, Pita Hut is not a
neighborhood destination nor does it compete with more established or authentic
Mediterranean eateries. But when the thought of paying $6 for a cup of organic
free-range goat yogurt or a $15 mini-quiche makes even an empty stomach heave,
a $4 sandwich positively exploding with hummus and tomato (couldn't taste the
tahini they claimed to add) will satisfy the emptiest stomachs and wallets.
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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Posted By:
Harris Solomon
Photo:
Harris Solomon
Tea Lounge
How do you become an instant Park Slope success? Take a former Laundromat, add mismatched couches
and tables, play a wild mix of indie hits and serve good coffee. The Tea Lounge brings together the variety of
Park Slopers that populate the surrounding area--scruffy freelancers, new
mothers with toddlers in tow, and the usual coffee-bar crowd of laptop users. As for the namesake, it's available by the
mug, individual pot, or satchel for home brewing. And while at times it can feel like a hybrid
office/playdate space, the Tea Lounge is a great place to grab a beer or glass
of wine in the early evenings, thanks to a full bar area. With that said, don't expect a hot pickup
scene: most people here are probably too enamored with their Macbooks to take
note of you.
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Posted By:
Craig Nelson
Photo:
Trystan Bates
littlefield
NFT recently trekked out to Gowanus to take a sneak peek at a promising new performance and art space. Housed in an old, 6,200-square foot warehouse, littlefield merges
the Gowanus' industrial past with an organic, eco-friendly future. They've installed a state-of-the-art sound system especially designed for live music,
film screenings, and art installations. To further maximize sound and promote
intimacy, a moveable wall was built so when the partition is fully closed,
the performance space can accommodate up to 200 people while the bar/courtyard
can hold up to 50. For larger performances, the partition can be moved aside and the entire space can accommodate up to 250 people. Trust us. This place is gorgeous and will probably quickly become another good reason to explore Gowanus at night. Future NFT party location perhaps? Stay tuned.
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Posted By:
Rob Tallia
Photo:
Rob Tallia
Neergaard
This is, by far, one of the most essential pieces of information you will need if you are about to become a Brooklyn father. Need diapers or Children's Tylenol at 2 am? No problem. Neergaard is here. And it's been here for a while, and still seems to be going strong even though TWO different unnamed asshole pharmacy chains put up outposts within 100 yards of Neergaard. But neither is 24-hour. So they can both go fuck themselves.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Posted By:
Rob Tallia
Photo:
Rob Tallia
Church of St. Joseph
I've always wondered about this large church on Pacific Street, right off of Vanderbilt. So I looked it up in both of my NYC "building" bibles, the AIA Guide and 1000 New York Buildings. Nope. Not in either. So I just walked in on Saturday afternoon--church wide open, church completely empty. Cornerstone states it is from 1912. Great tile work, huge barrel vault, large organ above door. A little dilapidated, but some scaffolding is up, so clearly they are doing some restoration work. Check it out.
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Monday, April 06, 2009
Posted By:
Rob Tallia
Photo:
Rob Tallia
Joyce Bakeshop
Joyce Bakeshop: $2 for a large coffee or tea. Nice staff. Fabulous small ham & cheese croissants. Wi-Fi. Open 7 days. Conveniently located on the main retail strip of Prospect Heights, Vanderbilt Avenue. Always good but not-too-interruptive music playing (at least in the mornings, when I'm there). Nice photos on the walls, especially a few of the black-and-white ones. Stuff like pies and cakes and tarts (pictured) and quiches baked specially for catered events. Simply put, everything a neighborhood coffee shop/bakery should be it won the coffee shop war with the now-departed Muddy Waters across the street. Now it will hopefully win the war with the recesssion as well.
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Monday, February 09, 2009
Posted By:
Rebecca Katherine Hirsch
Photo:
Rebecca Katherine Hirsch
Cattyshack
Editor's Note: Cattyshack is now closed. Sorry ladies. If there's one thing I know, it's ladies. Ladies on poles,
ladies taking the floor, ladies lining up to pay $10 cover charges. I have
known them all already, known them all. Out of the dusty 4th Avenue wilderness, a gaggle
of girls of variegated physical factions comes: They are lithe and limber,
vengeful and light. Cattyshack knows no stylistic boundaries, for Cattyshack is
artfully sleazy and encourages ill behavior amongst all its females. When last I regarded the depravity, my good pal SV
Secunda indulged herself in every way a pal may indulge. As she luxuriated, I
reconnoitered. I looked upon the proceedings, but refused to pay $7-$10 for a
drink. I inspected the hip-hop dance floor downstairs, the '80s dance floor upstairs,
the smoking terrace, the giant pool table and go-go poles, and then left,
violently, through the rain-sopped streets of Slope leaving a trail of tears,
soot, and sequins in my wake. I had seen enough to last me a lifetime. I roved
my way o'er to the 4th
Avenue F.
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Posted By:
Rebecca Katherine Hirsch
Photo:
Rebecca Katherine Hirsch
Blue Ribbon Sushi Brooklyn
Sushi restaurants, oftentimes, can be so stuffily mannered in the structured, fishy, Zen sense that it makes my perpetually agitated self want to scream, shout, consume my fish and toss about. Blue Ribbon Sushi, the best sushi this side of my wildest fantasies, is no exception. In fact, it is calm enough to give rise to insanity. Unscientifically (since I only ate there once) I can categorically declaim that few patrons at Blue Ribbon Sushi actually partake of the foodstuff, instead preferring to ostentatiously relax, read newspapers and chatter. Sake for one was $20. The miso soup arrived in parts. But don't get the wrong idea: I liked this place! I won't go again 'cause I like cheap fish, saving my money and causing a ruckus and not feeling bad about it, but I'll still check out the bakery variant on Sullivan, of course.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Posted By:
Molly Riordan
Photo:
Molly Riordan
Brooklyn Public Library - Central
Before Wikipedia and Perez, before Google and Gawker, there were books. To learn about a person, a place, a historical event, one had to scour one or (gasp) several reference books. In most modern libraries, the plethora of computers would seem to indicate that these tomes of information have disintegrated from collective neglect and digital dominance. But they do exist en mass and at your touch-type weary fingertips on the serene second floor of the Brooklyn Library. On a recent afternoon, sunlight streamed through the library windows over no more than a handful of readers deeply engrossed in selections from the reference stacks. The dust, the smell, the overwhelming Dewey-decimal variety of the room is thrilling. One floor above the din of the popular library, there's something singularly thrilling about the search for non-hyperlinked information. And if the Central Library in Manhattan feels like a museum, its Brooklyn brother is more a petting zoo: just you and the books, no stuffy intermediary. Get your facts and gossip the old-fashioned way: check it out.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Posted By:
Molly Riordan
Photo:
Molly Riordan
Grand Army Plaza
Did you know there's a fountain in the middle of Grand Army Plaza? And that it's really cool? I didn't--I was too overwhelmed by kamikaze drivers and the complicated criss-cross crosswalks to attempt exploring the elusive tree-lined island. So when I heard about the contestto reimagine the traffic hub crowning Prospect Park, I figured any design had to be less frenzied than the current one. Showcasing the top 30 entries on Tyvek cubes ringing the fountain, the exhibit details the Plaza's history and envisioned futures. Imagine Flatbush Avenue running under a raised park, or 'stripes' of space for shops, cafés, outdoor markets, and reflecting pools. Changes both practical and fantastical have been presented to the Design Trust for Public Space, which sponsors the exhibit as well as the People's Choice Award for the most popular design (text your vote!). In a borough largely lost to heavy traffic and self-isolating cultural enclaves (that means you, Slope-mommies!), these designs glimpse at pedestrian-friendly, community-oriented public space. It's worth the terrifying trip into the plaza to see how different Brooklyn's future could be.
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Posted By:
Andy Heidel
Photo:
Andy Heidel
Ghost Bike
Let's face it: despite the addition of new bike lanes in the city, biking is still incredibly hazardous to your health and your wallet. During the one week stint that I tried biking to work, I felt as if I was in a video game with only one quarter and no extra lives. Even worse, on the last day I biked to work in Midtown from Brooklyn, I was pulled over by a cop for not being in the bike lane around 34th St (ummm, officer, why aren't you going after the bike messengers who are speeding thru lights and clipping pedestrians on the sidewalk?). Then, because my stupid company at the time wouldn't let me bring my bike inside, it got stolen. Thanks Kryptonite Locks, thanks a lot. While groups like Critical Mass are helping to raise awareness of biker's rights, there's no more sobering reminder of the challenges urban bicyclists face than The Ghost Bike. If you're in Park Slope around 5th Avenue and Prospect Place and see this white bicycle, take a moment to pay your respects to Liz Padilla who was struck and killed by a truck while biking to work back in 2005.
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12th Street Bar and Grill
Outstanding gourmet comfort fare.
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Al Di La Trattoria
Chandelier & brick-walled Italian. Super.
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Applewood
Elegant, cheerful slow food.
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Beast
American tapas. An NFT favorite on Vanderbilt.
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Belleville
Fab bistro French; they've perfected entrecote.
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Blue Ribbon Brooklyn
Brooklyn outpost of brilliant late-night Manhattan eatery.
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Brooklyn Fish Camp
Mary's Fish Camp redux.
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Cheryl's Global Soul
Modern, international menu emphasizing comfort.
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ChipShop
Brit boys dish fish, chips, and The Beatles.
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Convivium Osteria
Delicious Italian with a Portugese influence. Rustic, warm setting.
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Flatbush Farm
Local, seasonal, and delish.
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Franny's
Brilliant pizza, drop-dead fresh, NFT fave.
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Gen Restaurant
Delicious, fresh Japanese cuisine and laid-back service.
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Ghenet
Top NYC Ethiopian, hands-down.
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Hanco's
Banh mi and bubble tea hotspot.
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Jpan Sushi
Excellent, inventive special rolls; weird space.
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La Taqueria
Easy y barato, meaning cheap. Autentico.
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Moim
Innovative Korean in a swanky setting.
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Nana
Absolutely delicious Pan-Asian.
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Rawstar Vegan Live Cuisine
Oh, baby I like it raw.
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Rose Water
Intimate, airy Mediterranean.
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Scalino
Fresh Italian food mama would approve of.
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Sheep Station
Australian craft beers and aussie-themed food. Mate.
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Smiling Pizzeria
Good quick happy slices.
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Stone Park Cafe
Definitely a contender for best Park Slope dining.
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Bar Toto
Great bar food.
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Barbes
Smart-looking space with eclectic entertainment. Recommended.
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Beast
Great, great local vibe.
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Beer Table
Like beer? Go here.
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Black Horse Pub
Where to watch footy.
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Buttermilk Bar
A solid more-than dive.
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Canal Bar
Dive near the Gowanus, but not into it.
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Cherry Tree
Rowdy Irish pub with a stately backyard.
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Commonwealth
So many beers, so little time.
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Cornelius
Unique liquor from small independent distilleries.
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Draft Barn
Gigantic medieval beer hall. Cool.
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Flatbush Farm
Great bar, great food, great everything, really.
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Freddy's Bar and Backroom
Music and readings for finger-snapping hepcats.
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Great Lakes
Laid-back hipster dive. Great jukebox, cheap beer.
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Hank's Saloon
Sweaty, hillbilly-esque.
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Issue Project Room
Premier avant-garde music venue in cool factory building.
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littlefield
Eco-friendly performance space: music, film, art. Sweet.
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Loki Lounge
Darts and billiards tone down the classic wood bar. Good music.
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O'Connor's
Friendly dive in need of a designer.
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Pacific Standard
Drinking and board games most certainly mix.
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Park Slope Ale House
Good pub grub and beer selection.
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Patio Lounge
Verdant boozing.
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Puppet's Jazz Bar
Jazz and wine preside in this wee club.
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Soda
Nice summer drinkin' spot. NFT pick.
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Southpaw
Best live music in the Slope.
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Beacon's Closet
Rad resale with lots of gems.
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Bierkraft
Cheese, chocolate, and nearly 1000 varieties of beer.
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Bklyn Larder
Take home a taste of Franny’s every night.
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Blue Apron Foods
Euro-style cheese, charcuterie, and imported goodies.
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Blue Marble Ice Cream
Delicious even in February.
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Brooklyn Superhero Supply
Capes, treasure maps, and bottled special powers. Also, McSweeney's publications.
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Clay Pot
Hand-crafted gifts, jewelry.
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Cog and Pearl
World's coolest crafts, jewelry, art.
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Dixon's Bicycle Shop
Classic, friendly, family-owned bike shop.
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Grab
Cheese, bread, charcuterie...ah, what goodness.
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Gureje
West African flavored clothing, with a music club in the back!
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JackRabbit Sports
Mecca for runners, swimmers, and cyclists.
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Leaf and Bean
Coffees and teas.
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Loom
Irresistible gifts and housewares.
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Matter
Design shop for the modern home.
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Pie Shop
Handmade meat pies from Down Under.
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Razor
Designer gear can make anyone look sharp.
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Russo's Fresh Mozzarella
Homemade pasta and sauce. Yum.
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Stitch Therapy
Luxurious yarns. Plus knitting classes.
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The Midtown Greenhouse Garden Center
Fully stocked with plants and gardening supplies.
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Under The Pig Collectibles
Items made well enough to survive both time and pig-girth.
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United Meat Market
Butchered sheep flesh never tasted so good.
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Bailey Fountain
With sculpted figures of Neptune, Triton and attendants (some said to represent Wisdom and Felicity), the power eminating from this fountain could supply the Justice League.
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Brooklyn Museum
Recently completed renovations lend a futuristic air, but the collections are a Brooklyn jewel.
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Brooklyn Public Library - Central
The building looks like a book!
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Grand Army Plaza
Site of John H. Duncan's Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch.
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New York Puppet Library
The Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza has a funky theatre at the top. A must see (Summer Saturdays only).
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Park Slope Food Co-op
These farm-fresh veggies will do for those in search of their peck of dirt. Rinse.
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