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If you ask Brooklynites for a “quintessential” neighborhood, you might be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t mention the area of . Bordered by to the west, Prospect Heights to the north, Greenwood Cemetery to the south, and to the east, Park Slope is one of Brooklyn’s largest and most diverse neighborhoods. The feature of the neighborhood is its vicinity to Prospect Park. This 585-acre public park was designed by the same architects as ’s Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert B. Vaux, and has opportunities galore for the residents of the area. For kids and families, there are amenities like the , the Prospect Park Carousel, and horseback riding at Kensington Stables. Visitors can also stop at the , the , and the which are situated at the North end of the Park. In addition to these attractions, the park offers stunning open fields, running and biking paths, and plenty of places to stop and have a picnic or barbeque. Take a stroll from the park to one of the area’s bustling retail corridors of 5th, 6th and 7th Avenues, and you will see for yourself why Magazine cited the neighborhood of Park Slope as the number one neighborhood in all of New York. Park Slope offers attractive tree- lined streets accented by stunning architecture, a superb public school system, public parks, and plethora of dining options. Additionally, as the development of the newly constructed and continue, Park Slope has only benefited by way of new transportation options, restaurants, bars, and retail stores coming to the area.

Getting Around

SUBWAY RAIL BUS Park Slope is home to several major subway Park Slope has access to the LIRR, also Several bus lines serve the area, including stations including Atlantic Avenue-Barclays known as the IRT Eastern Parkway Line, which the , B37, , , , B103, B61 and Center (B,Q,2,3,4,5), 7th Avenue (B,Q), Bergen stretches from Brooklyn south along the . Street & (2, 3), Union Street and east along Eastern See all transportation options and areas of (R), 4th Avenue -9th Street (F,G,R) & Prospect Parkway. Park Slope residents can easily pick interest on the last page of this guide. Avenue (R), and 7th Avenue (F,G) & 15th Street up the Railroad by walking to the Prospect Park (F,G) to the south. Atlantic Terminal.

PARK SLOPE GUIDE Restaurants The vibrant Park Slope restaurant scene centralizes around 5th Avenue. Whether you are looking for a casual bite to eat, or a fancy sit down meal, Park Slope has an incredible array of options for its residents. Stop in at a few of our favorites to try the local fare in the area.

1 AL DI LA 5 CALEXICO – 9 PORK SLOPE $ TRATTORIA $$$ PARK SLOPE $ BBQ & an extensive list of whiskeys offered in a bar/ Popular Venetian eatery with a rustic setting that takes 347.254.7644 restaurant inspired by the movie "Road House." no reservations, except for large groups. 278 5th Avenue 718.768.7675 718.783.4565 calexico.net 247 5th Avenue 248 5th Avenue porkslopebrooklyn.com aldilatrattoria.com   6 CONVIVIUM OSTERIA $$  10 STONE PARK 2 BANHMIGOS $ Upscale Mediterranean taverna whose inviting CAFÉ $$$ farmhouse-like setting features a garden & wine cellar. Informal Vietnamese pick featuring traditional pork Relaxed New American restaurant with a commitment sandwiches, bubble tea & sides. 718.857.1833 to using seasonal, local ingredients. 718.399.3812 68 5th Avenue 718.369.0082 178 Lincoln Place convivium-osteria.com 324 5th Avenue banhmigosbrooklyn.com stoneparkcafe.com

7 GRAND CENTRAL 3 BLUE RIBBON OYSTER BAR 11 TALDE $$$ BROOKLYN $$$ BROOKLYN $$ High-energy eatery with a tavernlike vibe & a creative Buzzy New American eatery with an expansive menu, Brooklyn outpost of Manhattan's famed Oyster Bar, Pan-Asian menu from chef Dale Talde. oyster bar & late-night weekend hours. serving seafood in a sharp setting.

718.840.0404 347.294.0596 347.916.0031 280 5th Avenue 256 5th Avenue 369 7th Avenue blueribbonrestaurants.com oysterbarny.com taldebrooklyn.com

 4 BOGOTA LATIN BISTRO $$  8 LA VILLA $$ Family-oriented pizzeria offering Pan-Latin cuisine, tropical cocktails & live music make wood-fired pies along with red- for a swinging scene at this popular eatery. sauce Italian entrees. 718.230.3805 718.499.9888 141 5th Avenue 261 5th Avenue bogotabistro.com lavillapizzeria.com 3

$ :under $10, $$:11 – 30, $$$:31 – 60 See page 7, Staff Selections for more information! Nightlife & Bars When it comes to nightlife and social drinking, Park Slope is stocked full of options. Whether you are looking for a casual beer with a friend, or a sophisticated drink with a new acquaintance, Park Slope offers venues for every occasion. Additionally, Park Slope is known for some of the best outdoor patios that allow for great places to drink and socialize in the warmer months.

1 BLUEPRINT $$ 4 HIGH DIVE $ 7 THE DOUBLE WINDSOR $$ Quiet, upscale bar/lounge offering meticulously mixed Vintage decor & '90s rock posters set an easygoing cocktails & bites like cheeses & charcuterie. mood at this mod taproom with a summer patio. Neighborhood craft beer bar with rotating drafts & hearty fare in a corner, window-wrapped setting. 718.622.6644 718.788.0401 196 5th Avenue 243 5th Avenue 347.725.3479 blueprintbrooklyn.com highdivebrooklyn.com 210 Prospect Park West dwbrooklyn.com

2 BROOK VIN $$ 5 LOKI BAR $$ 8 THE DRAM SHOP $$ Local Park Slope wine bar also serving cocktails & a Combination bar/lounge/patio space offering darts, pool  cheese, charcuterie & small-plates menu. & weekend DJs in a low-key setting. A lengthy list of beer & spirits, plus burgers, pool & shuffleboard, are the draws at this bar. 718.768.9463 718.965.9600 381 7th Avenue 341 2nd Street 718.788.1444 brookvin.com lokibrooklyn.com 339 9th Street dramshopbrooklyn.com

3 FOURTH AVENUE 6 MISSION DOLORES $$ PUB $$ 9 UNCLE BARRY’S $ Formerly a tire shop, this beer bar sports a lively vibe  A basic neighborhood bar with a twist: this no-frills spot fueled by board games & an outdoor patio. Neighborhood taproom has a big craft beer offering & a patio. with a large, varied 347.457.5606 craft-beer selection, 718.643.2273 249 4th Avenue plus vintage games 76 4th Avenue missiondolores.com & trivia. facebook.com/fourthavenuepub 718.622.4980 58 5th Avenue unclebarrys.com $ :under $10, $$:11 – 30, $$$:31 – 60

PARK SLOPE GUIDE Entertainment Park Slope benefits from a wealth of entertainment opportunities that can satisfy almost any interest. If you are interested in the arts, check out the Brooklyn Museum or the Textile Arts Center. In the mood for a little bit of history? Stop on over to the Old Stone House for a historic tour of the site of the Battle of Brooklyn. No matter what your interests are, Park Slope offers great opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy.

1 BARCLAYS CENTER 4 LION IN THE SUN 7 THE OLD STONE HOUSE 917.618.6100 718.369.4006 620 Atlantic Avenue 232 7th Avenue 718.768.3195 barclayscenter.com lioninthesunps.com 336 3rd Street theoldstonehouse.org

2 BEACON’S CLOSET 5 MAVI JEANS 8 BARBES 718.230.1630 718.789.2038  92 5th Avenue 205 5th Avenue 347.422.0248 beaconscloset.com us.mavi.com 376 9th Street barbesbrooklyn.com

6 TEXTILE ARTS 3 DANCEWAVE  CENTER 9 UNION HALL 718.522.4696 718.369.0222 45 4th Avenue 718.638.4400 505 Carroll Street dancewave.org 702 Union Street textileartscenter.com unionhallny.com

See page 7, Staff Selections for more information! 5 Activities in the Park As you might guess from the name, residents of the area are attracted to Park Slope largely because of its vicinity to Prospect Park. People of all ages and backgrounds take advantage of the bountiful activities and attractions within the park. Check out some of our favorite attractions:

1 BROOKLYN 3 CELEBRATE 5 PROSPECT PARK BOTANIC GARDEN BROOKLYN! CAROUSEL 718.623.7200 718.683.5600 Located in the Children’s Corner near the Willink entrance. 990 Washington Avenue 141 Prospect Park West bbg.org facebook.com/BRICcelebrateBK 718.965.8951

4 GRAND ARMY PLAZA 6 PROSPECT PARK ZOO 2 BROOKLYN MUSEUM Located at the northern end of the park, this serves as 718.399.7339 718.638.5000 the main entrance. 450 Flatbush Avenue 200 Eastern Pkwy prospectparkzoo.com brooklynmuseum.org

PARK SLOPE GUIDE staff selections

RESTAURANTS ENTERTAINMENT Joseph P. on Joshua C. on BANHMIGOS UNION HALL Amazing Vietnamese There's a bocce ball court sandwich joint. inside, good beers, awesome Great bang for your bookshelves, and a great bar. buck overlooking See page 5. the . See page 3.

RESTAURANTS RESTAURANTS Taylor G. on Tony L. on CALEXICO GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR BROOKLYN Calexico is my favorite Mexican food spot. Grab some great oysters from Inexpensive with the well-known Grand Central great cocktails, it’s a Restaurant without the Grand Cali-Mexican fusion Central pain in the ass. that was ranked by See page 3. Zagat as the number one Mexican food in the city. See page 3. 7 MAP About KEY Restaurants Bars & Night Life Entertainment Park Activities Staff Selections Dixon

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