Ditmas Park update

In the wake of the opening of our new French bistro I am inspired to go back to 2006 and review the progress of our hood. In an early posting describing Ditmas Park I reviewed the high points of Ditmas Park. Since then we have moved, only a few blocks away, and many things have arrived, left and transformed.

As far as food is concerned, back then I reveled in the opening of a new restaurant, The Farm at Adderly. While I continue to love the Farm, and have waited copious amounts of time to get a table, I need more. The Picket Fence is no longer an option. I could tolerate the new and strange decor if the food was any good, but it's pretty terrible. We are waiting for the new Tibetan take out ( momos!!), and San Remo keeps threatening to open a sit down restaurant, what else is there? Cinco de Mayo- great Mexican take out- Mama Lucia's -mediocre Italian- and a score of Pakistani-Indian restaurants - I've tried some but I haven't loved any. Now we have Connecticut Muffin ( I'm not sure why I was so excited when it opened?!?), Vox Pop still stands, and Pablo's down in my neck of the woods is OK for eggs. Hmm, that's not really so bad.

Shopping: big news is the food Coop is moving into the old Associated store - that is huge and exciting! I kind of like the new Natural food store but wonder how it can sustain after the coop moves? Brooklyn is now becoming spoiled for choice, what with Fairway, Union Market in 2 locations, the upcoming Trader Joe's, Fresh Direct delivering to south of Ditmas Ave ( I'm not biting since hearing about their treatment of workers), and the much-anticipated Whole Foods. What will I have to complain about? Call me lame, but I am so darn excited about our new Target, I can't stand it. I went there twice over the weekend, just cause I could. Lame, but honest. TB Ackerson's is nice - pricey but a lovely selection of wine and knowledgeable staff. Still no great bakery - John's is OK but I want great bread!

Still no bookstore, still no yarn store, still no nursery, still no pub. There I go winging again......there's not much else new, but things have changed so much since we moved in in 1998 - so I will keep my hope alive and wait for the bistro!

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[Xris (Flatbush Gardener)]

So, you still want to move?