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As a born and raised Brooklynite and Park Sloper, I sometimes have strong opinions as to where to go when it comes to restaurants, coffee shops, and general activities. One of the most pleasant aspects of Park Slope is the atmosphere; you know the employees of your favorite shops, and, if you’re like me, sometimes you’ll even work there. But, Park Slope is huge. Sometimes it can be overwhelming. If you’re new to the area or are just looking some recommendations, here are my suggestions.
Best places to get a cup of coffee:
Connecticut Muffin (On the corner of 7th avenue & 1st street)
Cafe Dada (On the corner of Lincoln & 7th)
Cafe Regular du Nord (On Berkeley between 6th & 7th)
Best places to get your grub on:
Mexican: Fonda (7th ave between 14th & 15th)
Japanese: Geido (Strong feelings on this one. I’ve been going here for almost 20 years and haven’t found better or even close in Park Slope. Located on Flatbush between Park Place and Prospect Place)
Seafood: Brooklyn Fish Camp (5th ave between Douglass & Degraw)
Brunch: AOC Bistro (On the corner of Garfield & 5th)
Deli: Y&B (7th ave between Berkeley & Union)
Pizza: Pizzatown (5th ave & Prospect). Go for the margherita.
Burgers: Bareburger (7th ave between Garfield & 1st).
Miscellaneous Activities:
Celebrate Brooklyn; Lineup here: http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/special-events/celebrate-brooklyn-2013
Best nail salon: Polish Nail Spa (On the corner of 5th & Sterling)
Best gym: Crunch (Flatbush between Park Place & Sterling)
Volunteering: C.H.I.P.S, a soup kitchen and women’s shelter is always in need of donations and volunteers.
For the kids:
Puppetworks (at the corner of 6th avenue & 4th street)
Brooklyn Children’s Theater: Enroll your child in classes, or go and see a show with your kids. http://www.brooklynchildrenstheatre.net/
Taro’s Origami Studio: (7th avenue between Union & President; 2nd floor)
Park Slope has so much to offer. If you were to stop anyone on the street, whether they be a Park Slope mom, a teenager sitting on a stoop, or a young twenty-something on their way to work, chances are they’d have a list of their own personal recommendations replete with personal anecdotes. And of course, if you’re looking for a place to shop, I hear Teddy is a pretty cool place.
– Zoe