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mini guide: prospect park bandshell
the northern edge of park slope, which is the edge closest to where celebrate brooklyn! is held at the bandshell, has not exactly been leading the way in style, and tends to make park slope feel and look as dowdy as it sometimes can seem (at least food and shopping wise). the main drag of 7th avenue is slowly, very slowly improving, and i am guessing the reason why is that those landlords just won’t cut anyone a break so it is difficult to move in unless you have a chain (so disappointing to see things like five guys there).
the northern part of 7th avenue (from 9th street to flatbush) is definitely the most bedraggled so while there is a lot of shopping, not much is exciting or worth a trip. if i had some time to kill before a concert, i would spend it on the southern half of 7th avenue which runs from 9th street to 16th street and beyond. for a few years, this strip was worth a trip with some real gems like rare device and greenjeans among other interesting small shops. sadly, many of those are now gone (those two just mentioned included) but there are a few bright shops left and i’ve mentioned one below. and just roaming down here is great as it is my favorite part of park slope. it’s a little more sleepy down there, things aren’t quite as gentrified and it just feels friendlier. south slope is definitely one of my top places to move if and when we get the opportunity to do that. see below for some places to pick up goodies for a picnic before a concert as well as some shopping ideas in both the north and south slope.
food:
bklyn larder: operated by the owners of franny’s, this is my new favorite spot for take out prepared foods. very yummy pork shoulder and excellent sandwiches (the blt was amazing). they also have a picnic in the park special with comte, country pate, a demi baguette, olives and a dark chocolate bar for $18 – no bargain but i bet it is really really good. 228 flatbush avenue between bergen street and 6th avenue, brooklyn, new york, .
blue apron: if in the north slope, blue apron is a good if expensive standby for premade sandwiches with meats and cheeses, luscious cheeses, great basic breads and very rich treats like my faves from whimsy & spice. 814 union street between 7th and 8th avenues, brooklyn, new york, .
grab specialty foods: if in the south slope, grab is my choice for cheese, charcuterie and breads. they sometimes have sandwiches and also carry baked’s brownies and cupcakes often. they also have beer growlers with excellent beers on tap which would be fun in the park. 438 7th avenue between 14th and 15th streets, brooklyn, new york, .
shops:
: maybe not always the friendliest spot, but this store does carry an excellently edited, though very pricey, gifts (or treats for yourself) that include soaps, stationery, casual jewelry, very cute handbags (in the $100 to $200 range), some kids toys and clothes, and other random bits. 115 7th avenue between carroll and president streets, brooklyn, new york, .
living on seventh, maybe my favorite all purpose store in park slope with beautiful candles, kitchen accessories, bath supplies, and a great very limited selection of blouses, skirts and sometimes pants and even shoes. 291 seventh avenue near 3rd street, brooklyn, new york, .
goldy & mac: if in south slope, goldy & mac is great for affordable, stylish women’s clothes. they change their stock constantly so it is always worth popping in to see what’s new, and they have excellent sales. staff attention seems to have gotten worse (not mean, just much more indifferent) but given the pricing it really doesn’t matter. 396 7th avenue between, brooklyn, new york, .
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