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Driving School - ?
Can anyone recommend a driving school in park slope or the vicinity? I have a license but need a refresher course. Thank you!
Brunch near the flea?
Hello - Does anyone know of a good brunch place near the flea? I like le bagel delight but i am looking for a sit down place. Thank you!
Author's Comments
ebklyn wrote a review about Double Windsor on August 31, 2010 4:51 PM
Nice place!
I can't comment on the cakes but cakeman's cupcakes are delicious. They aren't super sweet like some red velvet. I'm afraid to click on the website too but it is worth stopping by for a cupcake (it is near Saturday's flea)
Posted by: ebklyn at August 31, 2010 9:37 AM in response to Tuesday Links
My guess is the ice-creams are non-dairy. At an excellent kosher restaurants like Prime Grill, I don't even notice and their desserts are fabulous. The menu looks great. I hope it is very sucessful.
Posted by: ebklyn at August 26, 2010 3:01 PM in response to Kosher Food Coming to Atlantic Avenue
I really like it. I'm a bit weary of brownstone stairs as being small which limits furniture delivery but I think this apt. is unique and wonderful. A small high table would fit next to the kitchen. Its not a 1.5 bedroom but works well as an alcove studio - 450k-?
Posted by: ebklyn at August 26, 2010 2:33 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 19 7th Avenue, #4
Pio Pio is excellent. The new one on 10th Ave. and 44th street is much bigger so no long waits like the UES location. They are in Queens, no idea why no Brooklyn location!
Posted by: ebklyn at August 23, 2010 11:39 AM in response to Old F. Martinella Space Filled Again
Colors in the adorable 15th street house are very dark! I wonder if the 1/2 bath is in the finished basement and the full bath on the 2nd floor - not a dealbreak but not ideal either if you have guest who can't navigate the stairs. It does look like a great home.
Posted by: ebklyn at August 20, 2010 1:29 PM in response to Open House Picks
I think its a good deal too. I don't see a bed in the pictures but it still seems like a decent size. Sometimes I think my smallish 1 bedroom apt keeps me from buying even more unneeded stuff!
Posted by: ebklyn at August 19, 2010 1:21 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 570 Ocean Parkway, #1H
$900 seems way too much. Its a great location but you would never want to be home. And no pics of the shared bathroom - who cleans it?
Posted by: ebklyn at August 19, 2010 1:04 PM in response to Rental of the Day: 77 St. Marks Avenue
Agreed, rather have a sip of good, then a whole lot of terrible...although I don't have a favorite ice coffee spot in Park Slope. I don't love the scones at cafe grumpy so I tend not to get coffee there.
Posted by: ebklyn at August 18, 2010 12:18 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
Agreed, rather have a sip of good, then a whole lot of terrible...although I don't have a favorite ice coffee spot in Park Slope. I don't love the scones at cafe grumpy so I tend not to get coffee there.
Posted by: ebklyn at August 18, 2010 12:18 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
I love that house! I don't think I'd want to own it but what a delight to have lived there for a year or two.
Posted by: ebklyn at August 17, 2010 12:46 PM in response to Rental of the Day: 233 Garfield Place
Would love a good sit down Vietnamese. Also curious if a wine bar would work. Spvino (sp-?)on 5th wasn't open long. I think the overflow from al di la's wine bar could support it?
Posted by: ebklyn at August 13, 2010 2:19 PM in response to What's Up at Old La Playa Space?
I remember night/day before biscuit and it was pretty good. It's a great location - lots of foot traffic and outside seating. It's got to be cursed. What would work there?
Posted by: ebklyn at August 13, 2010 1:44 PM in response to What's Up at Old La Playa Space?
Yes. More demand to live in Windsor Terrace over Forest Hills. Its a nice size house, close to the park, with parking. The F train isn't great but it will get you to midtown in > an hour.
Posted by: ebklyn at June 16, 2010 4:06 PM in response to House of the Day: 54 Terrace Place
ebklyn wrote a review about Benchmark on June 7, 2010 12:18 PM
I have only had brunch, but it was wonderful! The food was delicious and the service excellent. The make their own ketchup and it comes in too varieties. We sat inside the space was beautiful and cozy. I would highly recommend and can't wait to try dinner.
ebklyn wrote a review about Trois Pommes Patisserie on April 28, 2010 12:13 PM
So delicious - I love everything here (scones, faux oreos, whoopie pies and especially the red velvet cupcakes). My family loves the pistachio cake - its a special order but well worth it.
ebklyn wrote a review about Roots Cafe on April 19, 2010 4:18 PM
Its delightful place to stop for a drink and snack. The staff is super nice. It's pretty close to Greenwood cemetary too.
I prefer yesterday's studio b/c of its proximity to prospect park and the 2/3 train. The griffin is a beautiful building w/ great views but I think this studio is way overpriced.
Posted by: ebklyn at March 10, 2010 1:11 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 101 Lafayette Avenue, #9F
My friend's co-op building limited the delivery folks, so they would stop sticking menu's under everyone's door. I would prefer to put up with the occasional menu for the convience of getting food delivered to the door!
Posted by: ebklyn at March 5, 2010 12:32 PM in response to Food Deliveries Allowed Upstairs
The fingerprint on my stainless steel makes me yern for my old white appliances. Unless you have cleaning help opt for a color!
Posted by: ebklyn at February 24, 2010 1:55 PM in response to Alternatives to Stainless Steel
Love it, its a great location and layout! and I am beginning to covet white/black appliances with all the handprints on my stainless. The wine fridge is a nice plus (especially given the proximity to big nose full body)
Posted by: ebklyn at February 10, 2010 1:11 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 420 12th Street 2BR
I think it will do very well, lots of foot traffic around that block. Hopefully it will open in the morning to catch the folks on the way to Union Street R/M.
Posted by: ebklyn at February 9, 2010 2:11 PM in response to StreetLevel: New Cafe/Bar in the Works on 4th Ave
A friend had parked at the garage on 4th ave. and was told it was closing (its still open!). I thought the finacing for the condo was slowing things down but Benson found the real answer! I still wish it would become a whole foods. The warehouse often doesn't shovel after the snow and it becomes an ice rink walking to the train.
Posted by: ebklyn at January 29, 2010 12:21 PM in response to Nothing Doing at Whole Foods Site
Why can't whole foods open on 4th ave. between 1st and 2nd?that garage is slated to be torn down... Or anyplace in park slope...I'm still jealous about trader joes.
Posted by: ebklyn at January 29, 2010 10:55 AM in response to Nothing Doing at Whole Foods Site
Wow! That house is unbelievable. And if I win the lottery, mine.
Posted by: ebklyn at January 28, 2010 1:25 PM in response to House of the Day: 7 St. Marks Avenue
Melt food is fine but the service is terrible! We kept going back, the service got slower, the wait for a table longer and the restaurant itself louder. I cringe just thinking about that place. Alchemy down the block is so much better, I would eat at the Atlantic Center McDonald's before melt.
Posted by: ebklyn at January 27, 2010 2:55 PM in response to Streetlevel: Bergen 'In Bloom'
ebklyn wrote a review about Lemongrass Grill on December 28, 2009 5:25 PM
I used to order from Lemongrass - but agree Mee Thai is very fresh and has taken the lemongrass's spot. I like Song but its really loud in there, yes I feel old typing that.
For the price I would expect the 17th street house to have a snazzier kitchen.
Posted by: ebklyn at October 23, 2009 1:23 PM in response to Open House Picks 10/23/09
I liked the simone, but was glad I didn't end up buying there. I do think its a great quiet location for the right person...but not if it has rats!
Posted by: ebklyn at October 8, 2009 3:28 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 11 Terrace Place, #2
ebklyn wrote a review about Pete's Downtown on September 18, 2009 1:21 PM
The food is good and the location is fabulous. They have a large space for parties/showers and valet parking for guests.
Thanks 11217 - I love stone park's brunch and the crowds have been mellower through the summer. I am dreading the longer waits.
Posted by: ebklyn at September 16, 2009 12:42 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
ebklyn wrote a review about Reis 100 Sandwich Factory - CLOSED on August 21, 2009 2:25 PM
I don't think of this place as fast food and am interested in people's opinion...since I'd rather go to press 195 for a sandwich or s'nice. but why no menu? =(
I love the apt. but the half fridge is a killer for me!
Posted by: ebklyn at August 3, 2009 1:57 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 32 South Oxford Street
Windsor Terrace is holding up quite well price wise w/ the condo today and the 1.5mm house. Its a great neighborhood, the F train is the biggest drawback!
Posted by: ebklyn at July 30, 2009 11:36 AM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million
ebklyn wrote a review about Belleville on July 20, 2009 12:21 PM
The food is ok, especially the brunch. Its best to go at off hours b/c when its crowded you will NEVER see your waiter.
I wish Whole Foods would look at some of these sites on 4th.
Posted by: ebklyn at June 26, 2009 12:43 PM in response to What's Going on at Katan's No-Go 6th Street Site?
ebklyn wrote a review about 2 Toms Restaurant on June 15, 2009 1:36 PM
Great food!
cmu -I think people on bikes should wear helmets for the same reason people in cars wear seatbelts b/c accidents happens regardless of how careful you are. I think its a shame when people get hurt.
Posted by: ebklyn at June 12, 2009 3:11 PM in response to Fifth Avenue Bike Lane Debate, Continued
So many bikes on 5th Avenue - I wish the bikers wore helmets! and obeyed some traffic laws.
Posted by: ebklyn at June 12, 2009 11:23 AM in response to Fifth Avenue Bike Lane Debate, Continued
So many bikes on 5th Avenue - I wish the bikers wore helmets! and obeyed some traffic laws.
Posted by: ebklyn at June 12, 2009 11:22 AM in response to Fifth Avenue Bike Lane Debate, Continued
Trader Joe's was able to open a store in Bklyn. I can't understand what is taking Whole Foods so long to open here. I love the store but am not shopping there anymore.
Posted by: ebklyn at May 28, 2009 10:59 AM in response to Whole Foods Rumor Bites the Dust
The two one-bedrooms listed are a bit pricey..maybe I was too hard on yesterday brooklyn heights apt.
Posted by: ebklyn at May 21, 2009 11:30 AM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million
I love them and appreciate the skill that went into making them!
Posted by: ebklyn at May 15, 2009 11:35 AM in response to Dressing Up Montague Parking Meters
Cute apt, but the lack of kitchen pics, makes me a bit nervous. How far is it from Grand Army Plaza?
Posted by: ebklyn at April 29, 2009 12:45 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 175 Eastern Parkway, #6N
The flea was wonderful today! Good work...I'm so glad its outside again and the weather cooperated.
Posted by: ebklyn at April 18, 2009 3:46 PM in response to Flea Opening Day: Mid-Afternoon Check-In
The Griffin sale looks like a great deal. I wonder what condition the apt. was in.
Posted by: ebklyn at April 17, 2009 11:47 AM in response to Brooklyn Sales: Under a Million
The pictures were taken on a very overcast day it seems and do nothing for the listing. I do think its a great location though, but the kitchen is a bit too small for me! What price would you expect?
Posted by: ebklyn at March 31, 2009 12:58 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 60 Plaza Street East
Its a cute apt., not too far from the F train...the low maintance makes the price more palatable.
Posted by: ebklyn at March 19, 2009 12:48 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 135 Prospect Park SW, #F12
Thanks tybur6, that's what I am trying to avoid! Parallel Parking has never been a strength for me. Glad your accident was minor.
Posted by: ebklyn at March 13, 2009 2:03 PM in response to Driving School - ?
The Reeve Place house is nice, but way too expensive for that neighborhood. Why didn't they add a 2nd full bath?
Posted by: ebklyn at February 20, 2009 1:19 PM in response to Open House Picks