Kensington is a neighborhood in the center of Brooklyn New York – a diverse, predominantly residential area that consists of housing types that run the gamut from brick row houses to detached one-family Victorians to apartment buildings. Pre-war brick apartment buildings dominate the Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue frontage, including many that operate as co-ops. Commercial streets provide shopping, a fantastic variety of restaurants, a vibrant nightlife scene, and services to the residents. The F and G trains serve Kensington, as well as express and local buses, which is appealing for commuters and those who want to enjoy New York City and its surrounding boroughs have to offer. The streets of Kensington are alive with residents, who enjoy walking around their neighborhood. Clo... 11/26/2018

 Ditmas Park is a neighborhood in western Flatbush in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, east of Kensington – which explains where it is but not the details that make it such a unique place! Ditmas Park is home to one of the largest collections of Victorian homes in the United States. Once the home of movie stars and millionaires, the remnants of that time fill the streets of the officially designated Historic District for all residents to enjoy. The Ditmas Park Historic District includes 172 buildings, mostly residential, built between 1902 and 1914. Marvelous architectural and designs include Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Tudors, Swiss Chalets, and Queen Anne single-family homes. The District also includes the stunning brick Neo-Georgian Flatbush Congregational Church. Mos... 11/26/2018

Spotlight on Ditmas Park Brooklyn   Ditmas Park - one of three neighborhoods in Flatbush to be designated Historic Districts – is an architectural high point for those with a love of Victorians and a vibrant sense of community! Once a rural farming community, Ditmas Park is now a little gem of history. Located west of Coney Island Avenue, Ditmas Park contains gorgeous examples of buildings built between 1902 and 1914, with examples of Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman and Queen Anne style single-family homes. The tree-lined streets of this charming neighborhood offer quiet living in detached single family homes, with the commercial district is filled with delis, restaurants, live music and shopping. Local magazines and newspapers have singled out Ditmas Park for some of the best food... 02/22/2015

New Star Restaurant (Dim Sum)1217 Avenue UBrooklyn, NY  718 998 -0350  Yes, I am a Dim Sum fanatic, but who can blame me. This Chinese brunch ritual is wonderful and New Star impressed me.  New Star has expanded and this has given them the ability to present a huge variety of Dim Sum (small plates) at a very reasonable price. Their Shui Mei (meat) and their Har Gow (shrimp) dumplings were excellent. The variety and freshness of their other offerings was amazing. I tried a new item, a mini fried egg with fish mouse inside that seemed to float off the plate and was silky smooth. Dessert for me is always an Egg Custard tart.  I know I can be picky, but I never liked plastic chop sticks the wooden ones though less hygienic have a better grip in your hand and on the food.  An "I ate too much... 05/11/2009

773 Coney Island Avenue -Bar Lounge There is an old story that the Police from the 70 precinct used to eat at Georges Diner not only because the food was good and cheap, but also because it was only a few doors down from 773 Bar Lounge and they could easily fill their quota of arrests there. Maybe Seven Seven Three, wasn't that bad but you certainly didn't walk in unless you knew someone or wanted to forget someone. But with new owners, a spruce up and a limited menu, 773 has become a welcoming working man's/women's place. Drinks and Beers are still the staple, but with frozen shots, new lighting and some surprisingly edible finger food, this is now a welcoming place. If last night's jazz group and CAMBA benefit, is a sign of things to come, then maybe you would come to 773 to be seen r... 04/20/2009