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• Wineberries: “This is an Asian species of raspber- ry,” Brill said. “The ber- ries come out in mid-July and can be recognized by bristly stems. Find them in the thickets of .

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He’s wild • Purslane: A succulent, purslane creeps along the ground for eats through- out the sum- mer, in parks notice- able by its BY KRISTEN V. BROWN fat reddish Special to amNewYork stem and paddle-shaped Grand Army Plaza is an essential stop in Prospect Heights. Just watch out for the cyclists (and cars). (STEPHEN REISS) leaves, which are edible. Next time you’re in a city park, those rustling leaves you hear could be a squirrel, or it might just be “Wildman” • Blackberries: “Wild Go Prospecting for fun Steve Brill, scouting for his blackberries look like dinner. commercial blackberries, Brill, 61, is an urban for- but with thorns,” Brill amNewYork explores ager, hunting the said. Be sure to metro area’s greatest green pick these guys four leafy nabes around spaces for things he might wearing a work ’s fave park like to eat, and sharing the glove. They experience with fledgling grow along foragers on weekends. the edges of BY KRISTEN V. BROWN “One day in 1980, I trails and fields Special to amNewYork was bicycle riding, when through August. I passed Greek women in Across a river and a few miles Cunningham Park in Queens, south of Central Park, Manhattan’s collecting grape leaves,” Brill great green-space engineer Freder- said. “After that, I began to ick Law Olmsted bestowed his sec- discover wild foods.” • Lamb’s-quarters: “This ond gift upon the city of New York: Since then, Brill has given is a European relative of Prospect Park. countless foraging tours, spinach — the flavor is Surrounded by Brooklyn neigh- written several books on similar, but better,” Brill borhoods that include Prospect the subject and even been said. Look for a diamond- Heights, Park Slope, Crown Heights arrested for eating a dande- shaped leaf and a and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, lion in Central Park. whitish Prospect Park has the same lure as Kids cool off at J.J. Byrne Park’s playground in Park Slope. (ANDREW HINDERAKER) “You have to know what color its Manhattan sibling, but with far you’re doing,” Brill said. on the fewer distractions. price tag (and a noticeable absence nities, and it’s easy to see just what Check out these four picks underside of The adjoining neighborhoods of- of camera-wielding tourists). all the fuss is about. you can find this time of year the leaves. fer dining, diversity and tree-lined Add to the mix easy access to a amNewYork explores the ins and in Prospect Park: streets, with a decidedly cheaper staggering array of cultural opportu- outs of Brooklyn’s leafiest terrain.

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22 amNewYork THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2010 amny.com SHOP Bierkraft 191 Fifth Ave., 718-230-7600 Sure, Park Slope has plenty of cute bou- tiques, but with more than 1,000 bottled beers on hand, Bierkraft is something to behold. Head over to fill up a growler and discover a new sudsy obsession. Better yet, do all that on Tuesdays, when the store does free tastings.

The Gate has everything a good local bar should: a cool vibe, plenty of brew and outdoor space. (PHOTOS: ANDREW HINDERAKER)

Grab some Italian at mom-and-pop spot Al Di La Trattoria.

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Crown Heights Crown Heights has been increasingly gentrified, though not at the expense of its rich Hasidic and Afro- Caribbean populations. The diverse population resides in the neighborhood’s stately row houses and mansions.

EAT Chavella’s 732 Classon Ave., 718-622-3100 Good Mexican is still somewhat of a white whale in this fair city, but Chavella’s is no mirage. Try the chorizo con huevo torta and be sure to order some elotes callejeros.

DRINK Franklin Park 618 St. Johns Place, 718-975-0196 In a neighborhood lacking in worthy dram- Kevin Phillip, owner of About Time (ANDREW HINDERAKER) shops, Franklin Park is Lincoln Park Tavern neighborhood an oasis. Sit outside or favorite. (STEPHEN REISS) in- at this top-notch CROWN HEIGHTS beer garden, and sample the SHOP well-curated selection of craft About Time Boutique RENT beer, bourbons and Scotch. 736A Franklin Ave., 718-789-5513 $1,499 Home to Trinidad-born street- Newly renovated two- wear designer Kevin Phillip, bedroom, steps from the Models Now Open - Call For an Appointment Today! About Time stocks bright park at Montgomery Street graphic tees, embellished jeans and Rogers Avenue. and kicks from Nike’s SB line. (FRANCESCA, 917-301-3751) Note the murals by Metro, a condominiums local artist. BUY SEE Café Enduro is known for its Rise Above It All Brooklyn Botanic margaritas. (STEPHEN REISS) $795,000 Garden Three-story, two-family To The Ultimate Beachfront Lifestyle with duplex with original 900 Washington Ave., dining this side of the park, it cer- the Best New Views In The Rockaways! fireplaces between Rogers 718-623-7200 tainly fills the void for a casual, and Franklin avenues. A stunning 52 acres of lush land- comfortable eatery. The cheap With 11 !oors of luxury condos, Ocean One offers elegant (BY OWNER, 516-304-5406) living and breathtaking panoramic views like no other! scaping, the Brooklyn Botanic margaritas are a steal and brunch Garden is a retreat for garden is a must. Condominium Features lovers year round. For rose lov- PROSPECT- 2Bedroom,2BathroomUnits O Large Open Floor Plans O Unobstructed views of Atlantic ers, the Cranford Rose Garden is DRINK Ocean, Boardwalk and Manhattan O All units have Private Balcony O 11 story elevator a must. Lincoln Park Tavern LEFFERTS GARDENS building with parking included for every unit O Luxurious Finishings with Stainless Steel 49 Lincoln Road, Appliances and Hardwood Floors O Roof Lounge access for all owners with sun deck Prospect-Lefferts 718-282-7097 RENT Gardens Another Mamery operation, Founded originally by the Lincoln Tavern is the restaura- $1,550 Dutch in 1660, the former teur’s third incarnation of the Huge, sunny two-bedroom farmland of Prospect- space in two years, but so far with marble kitchen Lefferts Gardens’ is today it’s appeared to stick. The main floors and wing bedrooms largely populated by Carib- draw? Board games, pool and on Flatbush Avenue at bean immigrants. $3 PBR. Hawthorne Street. Like in most of the sur- (CAMILO RINCON, RAPID NYC, rounding neighborhoods, SEE 516-232-4820) organic grocery stores and Lefferts Historic House coffee shops are moving in. Prospect Park, off Flatbush Avenue BUY condominiums EAT Lefferts Historic House was built 9610 Shore Front Pkwy Rockaway Beach, NY Café Enduro in the 18th Century, the home of $375,000 Open House Wednesday - Sunday 1-5pm 51 Lincoln Road, the neighborhood’s namesake Fully renovated or call for private appointment: 718-474-2323 718-282-7097 Dutch family. As development 1,000-square-foot, three- Café Enduro’s Jim Mamery has threatened rural life, the house bedroom condo on Lincoln FHA APPROVED • NYC Tax Abatement Program made a career of opening restau- was moved six blocks to Pros- Road. www.OceanOneCondominiums.com rants where no restaurateur had pect Park. Head to the park for (JO LORD, PARADIGM PROPERTY, The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor. File No. CD#07-0355. Sponsor reserves the right to make changes in accordance gone before. While this friendly weekend tours of the house and 646-853-5159) with terms in the offering plan. Plans and dimensions may contain minor variations from !oor to !oor. Sponsor: Ocean One Condominium, Inc. cantina isn’t the only option for its working garden.

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