Located at the corner of Albemarle Road and Argyle Road just south of Parade Ground, this private…read moremansion in Ditmas park has perhaps the most amazing Halloween display I've ever seen. First, the house itself is just beautiful: Victorian style, with a pool and what looks like a full bar in the "shed" in the backyard. The house is owned by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire and his wife [1]. Skeletons emerge from the ground among gravestones in the bushes by the front lawn. The wrap-around porch is chock-full of real-size animatronic figures such as haunted clowns, ghosts, zombie children, a giant werewolf and 3 homicidal piggies. A dozen skeletons with beaming red eyes climb the exterior of the house; giant spiders take over the fence. A butcher with a massive mallet and a circular saw for hands, and a possessed dog that leaps out of a doghouse, alongside projections of ghosts on the windows. Only thing, I feel bad for their front lawn that gets literally butchered by all the people walking on it. Apart from that, this house is awesome! ------------------------ [1] You can read more about it here: https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/brooklyn-halloween-house-ditmas-park-2021-photos And here https://nypost.com/article/best-scary-halloween-decorations-nyc/?utm_content=brooklyn-halloween-house-ditmas-park&utm_source=secretnyc&utm_medium=post&utm_term=cta1

"It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day…read morefor a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?" I have taken to dubbing Windsor Terrace, bordered by Prospect Park and Greenwood Cemetery and split in two by the Prospect Expressway, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for two reasons: 1. I've repeatedly been involved in conversations that go something like this: Q: Where do you live? A: Brooklyn Q: Which neighborhood? A: Windsor Terrace Q: No, which neighborhood? A: (with frustration) Windsor Terrace These dialogues tend to remind me of "Who's on First?," and it doesn't surprise me in the least that Windsor Terrace was not (until now) on the Yelp map. 2. Park Slope should not be taking all the flak for containing the most Maclarens / Baby Bjorns per square foot of sidewalk. After all, it was the Double Windsor on Prospect Park West that lead the pack in instituting a stroller ban after 5 p.m. (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/babies_bounced_after_at_windsor_NV2B1Yw7GlvFXy1wdY6rVO). The incidents leading to the stroller ban illustrate that, for the most part, the childless and those with child (or broods) who call this neighborhood home "blend but do not mix." Perhaps the most famous resident of Windsor Terrace was Isaac Asimov, who is believed to have written "Nightfall" in his family home here in 1941. In addition to its human denizens, Windsor Terrace boasts a large population of canine counterparts and perhaps the largest feral cat population in the borough. In addition to dozens of schools and rowhouses, Windsor Terrace also contains a strip of restaurants and local businesses on Prospect Park West that resembles a collegetown, the best of which are Terrace Bagels, Windsor Wines, DUB Pies, Krupa Grocery, and Le P'tit Paris. "It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood, A neighborly day for a beauty. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?..."

Every year we come to Brooklyn for the Park Slope historic brownstone tour. I'm in awe of these…read morebeautiful homes and short of owning one, touring these multi-million dollar homes is the next best thing. We prefer to stay in Brooklyn (my favorite city in the world) and live like a local for a few days, choosing a rental apartment over staying in a hotel. I like to explore different neighborhoods and the culture each one offers, as every one is distinct in their own right. This year we choose Windsor Terrace, a more residential and somewhat suburban neighborhood compared to ones in the past. We drove to Brooklyn instead of taking the train so the ample street parking was a key factor in our decision. Like mentioned before this neighborhood felt a little more suburban and featured a variety of home styles. While I didn't see any genuine brownstowns there were some with the same styling. Many of the homes had driveways and/or garages. The neighborhood was flanked by a highway on one side and the historic Greenwood cemetery on the other. The subway accessibility was not as saturated as in other neighborhoods so we opted to walk and drive. There were several small parks within walking distance that featured nice playgrounds for smaller children but limited green space. Overall it was much quieter and you almost forgot the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn was only a few blocks away. For me personally as much as I appreciated the safety and ease of parking I prefer someplace more upbeat and lively. We had to drive or walk a good 20-30 minutes to get to an area that had multiple retail and dining choices. In our immediate 5 block radius there was only a café, a pizza joint, and an ice cream place. The residents were all very nice and Sat and Sunday had "stoop sales" where everything was free. It was relaxing to walk around and check out everyone's items that were up for grabs. We enjoyed ice cream from Kathy's and sat in the park. Overall a nice visit, one that I would consider again if I was driving.

I booked a stay here in June 2023. The week before I went on vacation I had a massive fall where I…read morecould have died or have brain injury. I ended up with a cracked head (18 staples, 4 stitches) and a broken nose requiring surgery. This B&B has been HORRIBLE to work with. They have told me they would refund my 2 night stay. Later they said it would take 30 to 60 days. Later again, they said it would take 90 days. They told me in writing they never charged my credit card, which they absolutely did. They picked up the phone the first time I called but then ignored several messages and a text. Book It.com had to contact them because they were hard to work with. I'm frustrated because they asked me to cancel my booking so someone else could take my booking, which I did, but they have not refunded my money. It would be appreciated if they would communicate why this is so complicated for them. I just hope for a little compassion and help.

I came across this page on my neighborhood by accident and find it kind of bizarre, since PLG is a…read moreneighborhood, not a business. However, I bought my house here over 40 years ago, raised a family, and have been very happy. Prospect Lefferts Gardens is a beautiful Brooklyn brownstone neighborhood with three designated Historic Districts [the main Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District, designated in 1979 and two smaller ones, designated fairly recently-Ocean on the Park and Chester Court. About 2/3rds of te main Historic District is Lefferts Manor, which has single-family deed covenants (dating back to 1893) and zoning (R2). Prospect Lefferts Gardens has always been a middle class neighborhood. It defied strong efforts to "block bust" it in the early '60s and emerged at what IMO (and that of many others) as perhaps the most successfully integrated neighborhood in NYC. It never really deteriorated like many other historic brownstone neighborhoods and thus never needed to be "gentrified" however in recent years manhy middle class people have been moving into local apartment buildings, in addition to the historic one and two-family houses, which some have likened to gentrification. This HAS increased the customer base for more upscale businesses than could have been supported by the relatively small numbers of people living in the historic houses.

Pretty cool area, Many locals consider this neighborhood East Flatbush or Flatlands area depending…read moreperson's age, it's not far from Brooklyn College from walking or riding on the b6 bus, and also Walking with many bus connections in the area the B8,B6,B46, B82 buses that serve the area,There : Target, Five Below, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Target (Starbucks),Dunkin, Popeyes, K.F.C , Jobilee chicken restaurant , Family Dollar, Staples, C.V.S, Pathmark, Supermarkets in the area . you can catch any bus connection from the subway to this area B46 to 3,4-Train's Utica Avenue, Train station or The B6 bus to 2,5-Train's -Flatbush Avenue, Train Station, Very calm and laid back area !!!!! ( Flatlands is also less than hour to Kings Plaza Shopping Mall on The B46 or B41 buses )an

Not to be confused with Bae Rich, which is basically Barbie. She's my Bae and she's rich…read more As I said before this neighborhood is an eclectic mixture of all kinds of different ethnicities which makes for a wonderful part of Brooklyn and in fact one of my favourite parts of Brooklyn. It has beautiful views of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. It's just a gorgeous area. In terms of food, there's a lovely KFT here and a great pizza place you should try, named Mancini's.

Why does the adress indicated for Bay Ridge has nothing to do with Bay Ridge? Anyhow, yes, it is an…read moreawesome area filled with huge green (REAL) parks, sweeping ocean views, great restaurants and nightlife, and some really nice expensive houses.

The Borough of Brooklyn is my second choice if I'm not living in Manhattan which is my First…read morechoice! I've got so many friends who live there and I've visited a lot. There's so much vibrant graffiti and art plus coffee shops and every specialty shop you can imagine. If I can't get to my favorite Brooklyn Business I order online for delivery. That's what I did with City League Coffee Roasters. It's so good and your purchase supports a good cause. Search out Brooklyn businesses and support your favorites! I'm recommending you visit this Borough too. Go to the museum and parks. It's absolutely beautiful!

"Is Brooklyn in the house?! Without a doubt!!" Brooklyn is…read moremy favorite Borough! It Is "The Melting Pot" of "The Melting Pot"! This is coming from a true Brooklynite! Even though most of North Brooklyn is now gentrified, it has not completely lost its cultural identity! I'm happy that cultural institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) have been preserved! They definitely help to maintain a sense of community and history, in addition to the many Soul Food, African and Caribbean restaurants that still remain. Not to mention, Moshood is still standing strong! For those of you who don't know, Moshood is a Nigerian designer that's been around for ages..he designs African apparel and accessories for Men and Women. The flagship store has been a neighborhood staple on Fulton St in Fort Greene since the mid nineties, until they relocated to a new location in Bed Stuy in 2019. It is most definitely a Neighbourhood treasure! Brooklyn is also home to the beautiful Prospect Park, the historical / famous Coney Island amusement park ( Both Sooo Nostalgic!), the Brooklyn Botanical gardens, Brooklyn Promenade and so much more!! Speaking of the Promenade, If you're in the mood for a nice stroll, stop at the Häagen-Dazs shop on Montague Street for a sweet treat, then go for a walk along the Brooklyn Promenade! The breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the East River, and the Brooklyn Bridge are remarkable! This never gets old! Shopping downtown BK? Take a break and stop at thee Famous Junior's Cheesecake for a-slice of heaven on Flatbush ave ext!! There is so much to do in Brooklyn and so much to appreciate here! Simple pleasures!! The diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character and history, reflect the borough's overall multicultural identity. The mix of cultures has resulted in a unique blend of traditions, cuisines, and artistic expressions. I'm gonna bring this to a close now or else I'll be writing all night lol..my love for this borough runs so deep!! It'll always have a special place in my heart, no matter where I move to!!

So far One of the best event this year , thank you Bunnan & Morlene for all your hard work . Sorry…read morefor posting this review little late, had some personal issues that I was busy with . I just love the color & decor of this place . The owner is such a kind & generous person. By the time we were done with the food we were all so full . I love plantains, so I was very excited to get a chance to try their food . All the dishes were very unique & with a lot of flavors. I just loved the black rice . The owner was nice enough to give me separate bowl of vegan options . I highly appreciate it . I was in love with the passion fruit juice , I asked for another glass . It was just too good . Also I am not a fan of hot chocolate but I gotta say I loved theirs ! It was yummy ! Haitian hot chocolate is the highlight of the night ! The plantain pizza was to die for . Thank you again for welcoming us, the stuff was just wonderful. Thank you for all your hard work guys .

PLAINTAIN, PLAINTAIN and MORE PLAINTAINS! What an event! Better late than never with this review…read more The food and beverages were flowing! The service was great, the place is so clean and cozy. The owner is extremely warm and welcoming. They started us off with the griot sandwich, I chose the pork. Super flavorful and moist. We samples the Haitian hot chocolate, very dark and rich chocolate, didn't think I would like it, but not bad. The passion fruit lemonade yumm!! The chicken and waffle was nicely seasoned, waffle was fluffy, syrup was rich and not too sweet. We sampled a delicious bowl consisting of their black rice (so good) pickled cabbage, crispy red cabbage, salad, plantains and shredded pork. An array of delicious and fresh flavors. Ans the finisher, red snapper pizza, on a plantain crust! Very different answers I'm here for it. A little greasy but good flavor, I'd live to try the other pizza options. The drinks were served in nice stainless steel cups with the restaurant name. Morlene did such a great job putting the great YELP touch. Got an adorable yelp x the tiny tassle scarf. Thank you BunNan and Morlene. So wonderful

What a cute little spot & conveniently located near the train station. Altho my google gps was all…read moreover the place, I finally made it on time. liked the decor a lot, giving Kind of a vintage vibe. My first time coming here & to my surprise it was packed. Thank you Morlene for the office hours & my free refresher! I appreciate you & your hard work. This was my first ever office hours with Morlene ! And had a great time with other yelpers. Met some new beautiful people also. Hopefully it will be a new beginning with new friends! I was gonna take pictures with everyone but we were so busy chitchatting I forgot lol..! I tried their iced cappuccino & it was great. They were very nice & gave us some bite sized snacks to try. It was delicious, I will definitely recommend this place to everyone! Thank you guys for everything!

Surprisingly, it's actually not too far of a distance (more like half an hour) to take the 2 or 5…read moretrain from Times Square to Ciao Bella Coffee in Flatbush. Plus, it's just a short 2-min walk from Winthrop St Stop. You might even miss the spot easily because it's not too noticeable on the corner of a block. Ciao Bella (Italian) = "Hello/Goodbye, Beautiful" in English. Storefront isn't too big and the indoor space is on the smaller side. Nevertheless, the space size doesn't hurt the ambiance + relaxing vibes at the coffee shop. Upon arrival, the funky interior design gives off a vintage yet stylish sense. I see that people are sitting on the sofa & bar stools while drinking coffee and working on their laptops. Besides the indoor seating, there's an outdoor seating area both with red scaffold and ones out in the open with the sun beating down on people's back. Noise level wise is moderately quiet with the music playing in the background. What catches my attention the most are: 1) the glossy wooden guitar hanging on the wall as decorations & 2) a green felt chair with gold designs on the fabric material right next to the couch. I would love to have a comfy chair like that in my living room too. Super quick service from super respectful, friendly and helpful staff. Strong taste of coffee in the complimentary iced mocha that I'm able to order because of Morlene, thank you for treating us with drinks on a humid summer day. And the bonus is, she gifts us each of a studded Yelp tumbler who has showed up for the Yelp Community Event. Thank you to the staff (sorry I didn't get to catch your name) at Ciao Bella who comes out with a plate of Snickerdoodle and Chai cookies for the bites. There's free wifi and even a single clean restroom stall for customers in the back. The small conversation with each other is flowing with new restaurant and cafe suggestions/recommendations for future arrangements and exploring in the city. Everyone is so nice and interactive. I actually like having more intimate events like this at coffee shops because you get to have longer conversations and catch up with other Yelpers. Would like to see more workshop-related events in the future as well. I have stayed for the entire 3 hours for Ciao Bella, but you don't have to if you're in a rush. We're free to just grab a coffee and go or can stay for an hour or two and then leave on our own. No judgment and very chill vibes indeed. Thank you again to Morlene & Yelp for the Community Event invite. Thank you for the cute red Yelp tumbler. Grateful for Ciao Bella Coffee for hosting us at their cozy space.