Awesome! If you ever imagined What visiting the Shire would be like this comes very close. It's a…read moremagical place with hills of grass and a house that only fairytales are made of. Because of its proximity to shore road & the Botanic gardens you can see and hear all kinds of birds on the grounds. Take a walk around the neighborhood and you'll forget you're in Brooklyn! Truly a hidden Gem in Bay Ridge ..well not so hidden because it's massive!

My wife joked, "this house must be worth $40 million." It probably isn't so far off. This is a…read morebeautiful stone architectured house. It also has a huge yard. Considering the neighborhood it has to be a high valued property.

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.

Somehow, it was much smaller than I expected, but it's fun that it exists. I would not go out of my…read moreway to see it, but it is a pleasant sight inside a shopping center.

When I found out there was a one-ton statue of Captain America in Brooklyn (in front of a…read moreBedBath&Beyond, no less) I was so intrigued that I went out of my way to see it. The statue is simply fabulous. And well worth the trip out. Brooklyn-based sculptor Dave Cortes was approached by Marvel to make the statue in honor of Captain America's 75th anniversary in 2016. For such a heavy object, it's been around quite a bit: San Diego Comic-Con, then to various locations in Brooklyn, like Barclays Center and Prospect Park. Cortes did a phenomenal job!

This is one of the more colorful neighborhoods in Brooklyn. If you want gritty not gentrified, go…read moreto Flatbush. Though it seems to be getting "better" as more people are moving in. It's generally safe in the day. Wouldn't want to be there at night. It is a pretty iconic area. It's named after one of Brooklyn's main streets, which runs through the neighborhood. Just south of Prospect Park, there is lots to do and see. It has many chain stores like Target, but there's also lots of local businesses. There's restaurants serving a variety of cuisines from around the world. Go if you want to see what the real Brooklyn is like. It has less crime than it did a few years ago. Take a drive through an afternoon before it gets dark and you should be okay.

(Part 2)from my update status:…read more Brownstones cross Brooklyn in Bed-Stuy, Flatbush and etc sections of Brooklyn are very costly. Most brownstones in Brooklyn are One million Dollars and up at most Real Estate in Across Brooklyn" Brooklyn Real Estate is Booming "it's really hard buying a house in Brooklyn. ( Most of the Brownstones in The Flatbush Section of Brooklyn are on Parkside Avenue & Flatbush Avenue / Bedford Avenue ) there are very beautiful !!!!! most of the brownstones in the Flatbush section - Prospect Lefferts Gardens of Brooklyn where build in the "1800s" for doctors who work at Kings County Hospital -Downstate college Hospital Medical center to stay in the area since King's county hospital / S .U.N.Y-Downstate College Hospital Medical Center is only three blocks away from the brownstones houses ( so it would be a convenience for doctors to travel to work) !!!!!

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.

I LOVED this theater!! I went to see my favorite podcast do a live show and it not only did they…read moreput on such an awesome show but this venue was great! Check in was easy and smooth. They were great about collecting food for the food drive that the podcast was hosting. Also the staff at the bar was super sweet. After there was a meet and greet and once again it was super chill and I got to meet some of my favorite ladies. I would totally go back and see a show here!

I visited this establishment for a music video shoot it has a main floor and an upstairs area…read morethat's kind of like a lounge and overseas the main floor. There are rooms upstairs that serve as a green room and also dressing rooms for talent. I found this to be a perfect spot because it doesn't stand out in the front of the building. Therefore no one will know what's going on on the inside. It seems like it also has club nights. I was not there to experience that The space was sufficient for our needs and the owner was attentive the night went well and without any issues. There was a point where we needed to move the speakers because they were in the shot. The owner came and made sure that happened expeditiously without any complaints. As a bonus is smack dab in the middle of a West Indian neighborhood. Make sure you take some of the food at the neighboring establishments.

Wow, a very clean and spacious Kosher grocery store. The produce are reasonably priced but where…read moreis the good old traditional baked treats like: rugelach, rainbow cookies, mandelbrot and hamentaschen? And I don't mean those funky pink/wht, blk/wht, and orange/wht color iced cookies. Thumbs down to the linzer tart, way too sweet and the cookie tasted like a bland sugar cookie with a freezer burn after taste, as for the apricot filling...too sweet and a bitter after taste. Skip the bake good section and go fill your cart with other things like peaches, nectarines and pickles. This place is like a Kosher Stop and Shop with lots of Jewish brand names and imports from Israel.

I come here for the huge selection. The produce section is well stocked…read more While the prices are just average, the front cashiers have made errors ringing up items at the register numerous (!) times. I'm not talking about small errors - the last error one of them made was to the tune of $80. Buyer beware.

I took the bean to bar class with my friends and it was really fun! There are so many steps…read moreinvolved and you have to put your back into it sometimes. I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. The only thing to keep in mind is timing. The class ran over by 20 minutes.

We had such a nice morning doing a truffle making class with Raaka. They gave us great tips,…read moredetailed instructions, and we went home loaded with boxes of delicious truffles. The class was just the right length and I absolutely left feeling confident we could replicate the truffles at home. Fun class to do as a family! Would definitely do another in the future.