The Park Slope CSA is the second CSA I have been a member of in Brooklyn and I love it! It's…read moreconvenient to where I live, which helps, but it's also seems to be the most affordable CSA in the neighborhood (~$23 week for a veggie share). This CSA partners with Windflower Farm. They are a small, organic farm in upstate NY and offer veggie, fruit, flower, and egg shares plus lots of yummy add ons from Lewis Waite Farms. The season runs for 22 weeks, from mid-June to early November. You pick up your share on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings at the Garden of Union in Park Slope, which is right of the R train. If you can't make it one week you can rest easy knowing the extras have been donated to a soup kitchen. I've been a member for four seasons and have loved the wide selection of veggies. There's always a solid selection of greens, amazing tomatoes in the late summer, and delicious sweet corn. Our farmer also sends potted herbs in the beginning of the season, which is awesome! We've had a full share in the past, but find that it is a lot of veggies for two people so are trying a half share this year. We've also had fruit and flower shares which have been great too! But my favorite is the egg share. You just can't beat farm fresh eggs! If you live in Park Slope or nearby neighborhoods, I highly recommend joining the Park Slope CSA!

Awesome CSA. I…read moredecided to join a CSA because I wanted to eat better (I may or may not have recently dined on a packet of Ramen and Kimchi leftovers cause they were next to each other on the counter... but hey!) and expand my (very limited) cooking repertoire (see last statement). Plus, I was bored with my current healthy options. Enter Farmer Ted and the Park Slope CSA. I know there are several great CSAs in Brooklyn; I chose Park Slope CSA because of the incredibly convenient pick-up locations right of the R Train on Union Street (by Dinosaur BBQ but don't be tempted), the price (about $23 a week), and the flexibility (you have 3 hours to pick up your order on Tuesday or Thursdays or arrange for a friend/roommate to get it). I couldn't be happier with my decision. Last year I made about 90% of all my meals with food from the CSA and was delighted to fill my bag with varied veggies (broccoli, lettuce, tomatoes, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots...) and a bag of fruit ( apples, peaches, plums). There is a list of the CSA website for you to take a look. Yummmm.... so excited! I'm a bad cook but even I have been able to make new, flavorful, fun dishes with my snazzy produce, and I can't wait to try more. Plus, the CSA has weekly or bi weekly emails that include updates and recipes. Sold.

I get my live games here. Freshly slaughtered. Not for the fainted heart. If the smell bothers…read moreyou, you need to step out and go back in. It was disgusting for me at first, but I got used to it. You would expect that. Don't expect to walk in to Bergdorf Goodman or Saks Fifth.

DISCLAIMER: keep in mind that poultry markets are specifically for those who want fresh poultry and…read morethat's what they come for. If you're against the way they prepare the meats or even as little as the smell here, then you simply don't have to walk in. Those who come KNOW what they come for and that's why this establishment exists. Now on to the review. There's not many live/fresh poultry markets around anymore that still take pride in their quality and service of what they sell. I know that poultry markets aren't everyone's "cup of tea" or their preferred method of buying chicken or other meats to cook, BUT there are still many that appreciate the fresh meats and this is just solely speaking for those who do eat meat of course. HK Live Poultry has been a long standing business with loyal customers for YEARS and there's a reason for this. From the kind and generous owner to the hard working employees in this establishment, everything you get here is what you expect to get here. That being said, you get great quality meats that are ordered daily and great prices at that. I can't say enough good things about this poultry spot and I will be forever coming back all the way from Queens!

Overall rating: 4.9…read more I want to come back every chance I can get. I had the most amazing burrata salad that I've been trying to recreate for the last few months. A reservation is definitely recommended given the farm's distance. The service was a tad spotty, but the place was very busy. I was on a time crunch, but would definitely want to explore a bit more. Highly recommend!

Loved everything about this place! Plant lovers dream! Hash,…read moreeggs in purgatory, bacon and omg the sunny chokes Malakai's outstanding service and a special nod to the gentlemen behind the bar who served the most amazing "one and done" After brunch, we popped into the market and brought home ALL of the goodness!

I'm wrapping up a second year with this CSA and I'm definitely signing up for another one. I'm a…read morewhole-foods, plant based eater so a CSA that has a large share of organic fruits and vegetables for often time 60-70% of the price of a farmer's market is definitely worth it for me. If you don't eat as many vegetables as me, and it's just one person, I'd recommend the small share or you'll have a very full fridge before you're able to use everything. Also, nice little bonus for environmentalists and people who try to limit food waste, any food left over from the pick-up gets donated to the food shelter at the location where distribution is. They also have a composting bin that you can compost things from home or the parts of your produce you maybe don't want... *ahem* radish leaves *ahem*. Anyway, it's a good CSA!

This CSA is coming to a close for the year. It enjoyed the experience, but I won't be signing up…read moreagain. The produce just wan't that great. It's from Hepworth Farms in NY, which is organic. For whatever reason, the tomatoes were almost always rotten, and other produce went bad much faster than what their counterparts at Whole Foods. In fact, I saw tomatoes on sale at Whole Foods from the same exact farm, and they looked much better. Does Hepworth give the CSA the bottom of the barrel? The shares had very little variation. I frequently found myself at the supermarket buying different vegetables. Also, half shares were not truly half shares - almost every week the full share got veggies not included in the half share. Very frustrating. I cannot stress this enough, there were so many obnoxious emails! In addition to the always-late weekly update, expect non-stop emails harassing you to volunteer. If more volunteers are needed, they should require more than the 2 or 3 days stated, instead of pathetically begging everyone all the time.

Brooklyn Grange Farm proudly mentions on their website that they operate the world's largest farms…read moreon three different NYC rooftops - two in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Navy Yard + Sunset Park and one in Queens). Well, I can definitely vouch for their gorgeously spacious Brooklyn Grange Farm + Farmstand located in Sunset Park that I visited recently. Although they have a nicely visible sign pointing to the direction of the rooftop farm, it took me a couple of twists and turns before finding tthe right building, locating the corner elevator, pressing the button to get to the rooftop and arriving to the sliding doors to get to the actual farm -lol. Complete awe came over me as I stepped outside..... So many words can be used to describe Brooklyn Grange Farm in Sunset Park but I will just simply sum it up by saying that it is spectacular! Ok, so I have to add a bit more...lol. Yes, it is spacious as I stated earlier in this review and has such a calming armosphere, etc.. Rows and various areas of wonderfully wonderful rich soil, growing greenery, robustly colorful vegetables, herbs + flowers, beautiful butterflies flying around...All of that and so much more was present at this rooftop farm overlooking sensational scenic views. Just taking so many deep breaths to inhale glorious fresh air while walking slowly around the farm to take in everything made me feel extremely grateful + blessed. Friendly, hardworking staff were kind enough to greet me as they tended to the farm as well as to the farmstand where produce grown is available for purchase. There was an array of peppers, herbs, greens and even carrots. Happily, I bought some mixed salad greens which tasted delicious. Brooklyn Grange Farm + Farmstand works w/ non-profit + CBO's (Community Based Organizations) to provide resources/services including environmental/farming education. It is outstanding to have Brooklyn Grange Farm create organically grown produce to communities which helps foster, maintain and sustain healthy eating/nutrition + well-being. If individuals are interested in visiting and in learning more information, please go to Brooklyn Grange Farm's website- www.brooklyngrangefarm.com, their Instagram + Twitter- @brooklyngrange as well as their Facebook Page - brookylngrange.

I organized a UYE here just to check out the farm. Such a great experience. From the beautiful…read moreviews and meeting some of the staff members, you can tell there's a lot of heart and sweat built into this place. Some fun activities for the kids (leave your stroller by the front), and casual tours of the farm and event space, you can also find some exotic stuff - hybrid fruits and vegetables.

We went searching for Dogwood Farms when we didn't see them at our local farmer's market. We were…read moreimmediately greeted by John who made us feel so welcomed on their farm. He explained that the farm is certified organic which was great to hear, and to our surprise, their prices were super affordable! I even picked up a bar of lemongrass & lavender soap while I was there. Ruth rang us up and answered any other questions that we had, and an itemized receipt was then emailed to me. We expect to return very soon to restock on our seasonal goods. They are open every day (M-F 2pm-6pm, S-S 10a-4p). Bring a tote bag, or you can purchase one there.

Delivery of high quality, fresh, locally sourced fruits, vegetables, dairy and meat. They have…read moreeven improved their website and turn around times for processing orders - I could not be more thrilled to patronize Dogwood Farms!

Every Fall for the past few years I've been coming to Thera Farms for my Halloween pumpkins and I…read morealways walk away with something else it seems! Today it was a singular red onion for a recipe at home that came out perfect, I think the fresh onion added that extra oomph. I even tried a roasted corn on the cob elote loco style, the kernels were so juicy and sweet. As for their pumpkins, there are plenty in various sizes and they are spread out on the ground in their own area for you to pick. You are the grand kingpin of your Halloween pumpkin after all! You can definitely spend some time here if you're up for it, there are a couple games and photo ops spread out, even a mini maze that can actually lose you. Best part? Free admission! Just park up, get in there, and support your local farms.

We were there a few weeks ago and it was lovely! The service was very kind and pleasant. family…read morefeeling. The natural drinks in the place are excellent. The peas picking was excellent and of very high quality. And the price is reasonable as well. Highly recommend!

Haven't been in person BUT I have tasted their pies and cider donut bread pudding, which I got…read morethrough one of my kids' schools so I'm reviewing those. We ordered a blueberry pie and their cider donut bread pudding. The pie had a lattice top and was perfectly sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed it. They had the smallest blueberries in it and many were very much intact but not tart at all. Same for the bread pudding; my husband could tell that there was a fried component which made it super decadent, but it wasn't actually that sweet either! It was moist, nicely spiced with cinnamon, and the syrup that came with it enhanced everything. Color me impressed! I plan on visiting the farm and Market in person once it warms up and see everything else they have to offer. Once I do, I'll update this review.

Amazing place Great plants for every season and every taste…read more Planted plants are growing so well!

Being a member in a CSA has forced me to include vegetables and fruits in my diet, but the best…read morepart is finding new exotic vegetables that I've never seen before! I run home and start googling the vegetable and recipes. So far I've enjoyed, purple potatoes from Peru, Sun artichokes from the mediterranean, purple tomatillos from Mexico and green eggs from special South American chickens! This is a great experience for me and my daughter to learn about delicious and nutritious new foods! Thanks to their success, they now have another CSA, the Einstein CSA, by Eastchester Rd. also in the Bronx.

Great CSA! Delicious fresh produce, well organized coordinators, food scraps get composted,…read moreleftover food goes to a good cause!

Great food and a local gem. If you crave meat off a skewer charred to perfection still juicy and…read morenot cooked to hell and back this is the place for you. Great service and in an upscale environment then this is the spot. Prices are a bit on the higher side but you're paying for quality.

I have been coming to Taci's Beyti since 2013 and frequented it a lot when I lived in Brooklyn but…read morenow moving to Queens for the past few years I still make the trip over 2-3 times a year. The quality of their food has always been top notch and honestly is my favorite spot for a Turkish meal. Their hummus and basically all their skewers, kababs and grilled meats are simply amazing. Fast forward, I haven't gone to Taci's Beyti for over a year and I just recently went for our anniversary dinner over the weekend. Place still felt the same, so I ordered my hummus, mixed grill and the chicken kebab for the misses. When The entrees arrived, I was a bit disappointed. They seem to have changed what use to come with their main entrees. Gone is the bed of thinly sliced onions under your meats, so is the roasted pepper and also the roasted tomato. Three items I actually enjoyed having with my entree. They also changed the pita under the meats as well but they replaced it with a very sad salad instead, with no dressing or even a vinaigrette at that. Just plain dry leaves with some red onions. They also have two prices now, one for cash and one for credit, the cost has gone up (which I understand) but they've also cut the portions and what use to come with it. Yes the food is still good but after that last trip I am rethinking about ever going back. I am disappointed that either through choice, greed, or whatever they decided to cut back. Time to scout and try some other Turkish restaurants in the boroughs I suppose, and no I am not leaving a one star review, their food quality and taste hasn't changed. I am just very disappointed.