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Moving to Prospect Heights
So pleased to see so many replies in this thread-- nice one douglas525!
I tend to buy a lot of produce from the Grand Army Plaza farmers market every Saturday, though the quality of the produce has changed with the turn of the season, understandably. I'm pleased with the groceries I get at the Flatbush Key Foods and the Vanderbilt Met-- what's this I hear about a Korean grocery? Can't wait to go to Brooklyn Larder.
I revisited Cheryl's Global Soul on Underhill recently and it was great! Reasonably priced, changing menus, and friendly staff, very cozy. Mussels are great too.
Also went on a date to Aliseo's recently and while it's romantic and cozy I waited over an hour for our food. Our waiter was friendly enough, though he admitted that he completely forgot about us while he was chatting with three other tables. Besides being cold, the food, which was recommended by our waiter, was unimpressive, undercooked, and overpriced. We didn't love anything we ate and the only pick me up in the evening was ice cream from Blue Marble on Underhill-- a splurge that's actually worth it. If you want to go on a nice date for Italian food, walk the extra blocks to Al Di La on 5th Ave. The food there is amazing, though the wait is admittedly rough.
While I have no comment to make on its authenticity, I hear that La Taqueria de los Muertos on Washington has yummy tacos that are a good value for delivery. I still have yet to try it.
I'd like to add just one more thing- for a decent cheap burger, Teddy's on Washington is a good bet. Happy dining!
Moving to Prospect Heights
My favorite take out place is Zaytoons on Vanderbilt and St. Mark's, and they have a really excellent Oven Roasted Chicken that is always juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned-- this and their Couscous al beit are my go-to delivery meals.
I haven't heard of any half-price sushi but get back to me on this one if you do!
It gets mixed reviews but I actually really like Chavella's on Classon and Park. Really nice people, unpretentious, and a great brunch to boot!
Aliseo's is about as romantic as it gets in Prospect Heights but I like Beast and I've always wanted my boyfriend to take me to James for dinner because it looks cozy and gorgeous from the outside. I need to drop more hints.
Trendy... Franny's (NYT drools over them and this answers your pizza question as it's frequently called the best pizza in Brooklyn-- it's always too crowded for me), Geido for sushi, and Flatbush Farm for grass-fed, organic meals- and a hell of a brunch. For hanging out, Beast or Soda. For drinks, Weather Up (it's a speakeasy so there's no sign), Washington Commons, or Franklin Park. Loads of people go to Plan B and Tavern on Dean. I live down the street from Sepia and that's a nice place too, though I can see why it's out of peoples' radar.
Tom's Restaurant is THE diner to go to, and is now open on Sundays, lucky you.
Saturday/Sunday morning you'll find me in one of these places: Cheryl's, Flatbush Farm, Joyce Bakery, Shane's (chicken and waffles!), or still in bed.
Caribbean: Islands, obviously. If you haven't gone, go now.
Happy dining! You'll love our beautiful neighborhood!
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Geido
331 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Zaytoons
283 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Flatbush Farm
76 Saint Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Aliseo
665 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Tavern on Dean
755 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Chavella's
732 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Plan B
626 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Franklin Park
618 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Washington Commons
434 Park Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238
