5th Ave south of 9th St

I live down that way and the hubbub of daily life creates a busy feeling on 5th ave. Yeah, there are still dollar stoes on 5th ave but there are signs that the Asianfusion/fro yo businesses are on their way.

Plus the best coffee in cafe Regular on 11th st just off 5th ave

Just out of curiosity, 8thandPrez, will you change your username after you move? :jocolor:

Hey hey don't knock those discount clothing stores!! A new one opend a month a go on 5th and 13th street and for $2 each I picked up an assortment of work out pants that retail are $45!! No kidding.. But.. I like the new restaurants opening and the "New Age Type" Bodegas that stock things that I really do eat. This stretch of the Slope if filled with miravles I thought I would never see.. including places that sell organic milk and such.

It's crazy busy. Sorry, just like saying that. I agree with what's been said. You'll be close to the Y if that interests you, the F & R trains. Interesting stores...restaurants. Rite Aid taking over Eckard. Tofu and thankfully non-tofu places. A nice mix, not as pretentious as the "other 5 ave". Oh, and the 5th ave fair which is way better than 7th heaven. Not that you couldn't go when on Prez & 8th.

Subject: moving to GoSoSlo also

Since I will be in the south west corner of Park Slope I am calling it Gowanus South Slope - "GoSoSlo" - looking forward to all the new places opening south of 9th street on 5th ave. Sidecar looks good and you just cant beat Buttermilk for its Jukebox.

I had Labor day Brunch at bar Toto.. Fritatta.. really lovely breakfast.
That was the first time I ate breakfast there. Only criticism was $3 for the not so good cup of coffee, that was in a smallish cup and no one offered to refill it. Am I being cheap here or does that seem like over charging for the coffee?

I moved recently from 4th and 15th (to Prospect Heights, which I love), but there's tons of good stuff in the old neighborhood.

I agree with Doldrums about Cafe Regular--good coffee and tasty hardboiled eggs sitting on the counter, if you're brave enough to try 'em. Be sure to check out Tacos Nuevo Mexico on 5th and 11th, I think? (it's just north of Commonwealth). You can't beat the roast pork taco for tastiness and cheapness. Sidecar, which Just opened on 4th and 15th, has yummy fried chicken, but I think they are waiting on their liquor licensce. I also love the Lebanese (I think?) Place on the Southwest corner of 15th and 7th, and Cafe Steinhoff (14th and 7th) has delicious $5 goulash on Monday nights!

Commonwealth and Buttermilk both have great jukeboxes, and on the 4th Thursday of the month Buttermilk hosts the Cashank, a Johnny-Cash-Hank-Williams sing-a-long jamboree that must be seen to be believed.

I just sent a really long "guide to the neighborhood" to a friend who was in south slope for the summer--PM me if you want me to send it your way (it's a bit long to post here).

Good luck with the move, and have fun in South Slope--it's a great neighborhood!

Yes.. but does Bar Toto's Coffee rule?
Hey my brunch was first time I didn't go directly to Alchohol.. so never did have coffeee there.

Let's not forget the M/R trains. For all people's grumbling about it, talking them 2 stops to Atlantic can get you just about anywhere, and I never wait for more than 5 during rush hour.

The B and Q are way better than the F and R.

8thandPrez wrote: Yea, the OTB place creeps me out. I don't understand who uses those places or why. Shouldn't they be doing that kind of stuff on the internet?

I agree. Same with those porno shops down under the BQE in Sunset Park. Who uses those places or why? And shouldn't they be doing that kind of stuff on the internet too?

I can't believe someone is posting the F and R trains are better than the Q. I moved from 6th and 12th to 2nd and 5th after years of being sick of the break ins, the trash, the lack of amenities (like a decent grocery store) and noticeably more ghetto element. The population density is just not there to support significant retail or pedestrian activity, and with the crazy rezoning of this former slum, it will never change.

I work in Midtown, and taking the R train to the B or D trains has shaved 15 minutes off my commute easily over the F train. The F train is by far the WORST train in the city. It is always overcrowded and ridiculously slow.

ANFIELD wrote: [quote=8thandPrez]Yea, the OTB place creeps me out. I don't understand who uses those places or why. Shouldn't they be doing that kind of stuff on the internet?

I agree. Same with those porno shops down under the BQE in Sunset Park. Who uses those places or why? And shouldn't they be doing that kind of stuff on the internet too?

Well isn't the most obvious answer that "these people" don't have computers and internet connections?

OTB places became a social club for losers from the moment they opened their doors and the one on 5th Ave is no exception. Over the years it seems a little less skeevy but I developed a habit of crossing over and never going past it years ago. That habit is still in place.

mm woops.. my mistake.. sorry..

but no need to get nasty.. sheesh..