REAL hidden gems of Park Slope

The Chipster wrote: union st. bridge for romantic dates

Where is this again? Couldn't find it when I did a search...

LOVE meshimar.
Union St. bridge is below 4th. It's literally just a bridge; but it's such an interesting panoramic of our changing neighborhood. Check it out before Trump builds a tower there!!

oHHHH! lol! ok- I thought it was a restaurant. There IS actually a place right by there (closer to Smith), a tiny little place with a fireplace that seems like it would be a really nice spot for a romantic date. can't remember the name...

I think you are referring to Monte's.. right past the bridge. Old fashined Italian Restaurant that has been there for generation.

No, this is new. I used to work at Union Smith Cafe a couple of years back and this place was definitely not there. This is on the Cobble Hill side of the bridge....

Whatchuwant wrote: No, this is new. I used to work at Union Smith Cafe a couple of years back and this place was definitely not there. This is on the Cobble Hill side of the bridge....

ok.. don't know that place.

Yeah there is a new place there, I can't remember the name, but just opened in the past few months I believe.

Christina and I went in there, but they only serve wine and as we all know, Tina don't do vino.

It was really pretty inside, though. Very cozy.

[quote="torisoaw"]I don't know if this is a "hidden" gem, but the sandwich counter at the back of A&S (5th and Garfield, I think), is money. You might pay a couple dollars more than at a regular deli, but it's worth it -- I live and die for Il Classico --, just-salty-enough mozz, perfectly thin proscuitto, fresh basil, tomatoes on awesomely delicious bread. Add oil and vinegar if yr nasty.

SAD news, but A&S Italian Pork Store is closing down this week...

But fear not! They are reopening soon further down Fifth, between 2nd and 3rd sts, in the old karate place.

Two Toms restaurant. Old school Italian food. They've been around for years. 3rd ave.bet. Pres & Union.

Sterling Place. Beautiful accessories, furniture, wine glasses etc for your home. 7 ave bet. 10 & 11 street.

I haven't eaten in Two Toms in years but they make amazing pork chops. there is no menu.. It runs like we have Pork, fish an beef tonight.. we can prepare it these 3 ways. We have these pastas tonight.. you can have it one of these 3 sauces. Forget the place if you like salads or veggies that often come with Italian food. Old paneling on the wall.. no decor.. but if you have never tried it... go for it..

There is a spice store right near Brooklyn Superhero Supply, with excellent spices, coffees and teas from around the world, at great prices. I can't believe I forgot the name, but my wife and I love that place!

veets wrote: I haven't eaten in Two Toms in years but they make amazing pork chops. there is no menu.. It runs like we have Pork, fish an beef tonight.. we can prepare it these 3 ways. We have these pastas tonight.. you can have it one of these 3 sauces. Forget the place if you like salads or veggies that often come with Italian food. Old paneling on the wall.. no decor.. but if you have never tried it... go for it..

yeah, just watch out for the bill! We went there once many years ago after I had been there for an anniversary party. And while the food was amazing, the bill was huge!!!!

LongTime Sloper... you are absolutely right .. this is not a cheap meal and if you don't mind paying bucks but need a nice atmosphere...avoid.

And.. they book parties.. well more like raucous events for "male" stuff.. think firemen or the members of rifle associations.. just guessing who these people are but it can be LOUD in there.It isn't a huge place but peek in before you commit and if you see 3/4 of the table lined up together and you thought you heard shouting when you parked the car on the next block.. it isn't a good nite to try Two Toms.

torisoaw wrote: I don't know if this is a "hidden" gem, but the sandwich counter at the back of A&S (5th and Garfield, I think), is money. You might pay a couple dollars more than at a regular deli, but it's worth it -- I live and die for Il Classico --, just-salty-enough mozz, perfectly thin proscuitto, fresh basil, tomatoes on awesomely delicious bread. Add oil and vinegar if yr nasty.

SAD news, but A&S Italian Pork Store is closing down this week...

But fear not! They are reopening soon further down Fifth, between 2nd and 3rd sts, in the old karate place.

I know! But I spoke to the guys last weekend and they said it should be about 6 weeks... just have to get their permits in order. I can't wait!

Brooklyn Baby Daddy wrote: There is a spice store right near Brooklyn Superhero Supply, with excellent spices, coffees and teas from around the world, at great prices. I can't believe I forgot the name, but my wife and I love that place!

I think it's called PS Coffee & Tea. It is great. The woman who runs the place is really nice. I love that they carry Ito-En green tea in bags, and UK/Euro chocolate bars. I wish it was closer to my end of the Slope, but then her rent would've been jacked up to $14,000 a month by now and she would've had to leave.

Subject: Best mexican food

Taco Nuevo Mexico (5th Ave, between 11th & 12th streets)

The food is just incredible. Unfortunately, the delivery often has problems. They have a VERY strong preference for deliverying to the streets in the teens, rather than the single digits. "5th street. NOT 15th street. Just 5. 1-2-3-4-5. 5th street."

The food is worth it though. Authentic. Yum.

ceolaf! haha! I had a similar experience on the phone with them. I gave them my address in spanish! They still couldn't understand me! I had to spell it out, literally.

Nuclear Redaction wrote: [quote=Brooklyn Baby Daddy]There is a spice store right near Brooklyn Superhero Supply, with excellent spices, coffees and teas from around the world, at great prices. I can't believe I forgot the name, but my wife and I love that place!

I think it's called PS Coffee & Tea. It is great. The woman who runs the place is really nice. I love that they carry Ito-En green tea in bags, and UK/Euro chocolate bars. I wish it was closer to my end of the Slope, but then her rent would've been jacked up to $14,000 a month by now and she would've had to leave.

Is it ever open? I constantly go on strolls up and down 5th avenue on weekends and random days off, all times of day, and I always find it's closed. Having passed it 50 times in the past 2 years, I must have seen it open... maybe 5 times?

It's cool when it is open - dig the place - but how does it make money if it's always closed?

That's exactly why I stopped going there: it's open randomly! No matter what the posted hours say it all depends on the mysterious whims of the owner. I just got tired of the game.

You guys are really missing out on a hidden gem in park slope....

...me!


Ok someone had to do it (I'm surprised it took two pages!)