Comments on: What’s Life Like East of Malcolm X?

By: Bkrealtist

Bkrealtist — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:17:59 +0000

One last comment to add to all the great comments offered so far….properties there, while not maintained as well as other neighborhoods, actually rival the rest of the neighborhood in terms of floor plan, architecture and aesthetics. Good Luck and Great Comments.

By: original_questioner

original_questioner — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:57:48 +0000

Hi everyone- I am the one who originally asked about the area. Thank you all so much for your comments! I’ve been in Clinton Hill for six years now, and if we move I really want to retain the awesome sense of community we have now. Sounds like this might be the place.

By: The Changeling

The Changeling — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:12:54 +0000

These are great comments. @Sharad: I’m making a note about the Bed-Stuy fish fry, the tea room and the Montessori school.

By: brooklynnjewel

brooklynnjewel — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:46:44 +0000

Hello All,

I have lived in Bed Stuy my entire life (Lewis Ave) and about 5 years ago I lived on Bainbridge between Ralph and Howard. I never thought the neighborhood was unsafe because once you get on your block, you see your neighbors and most of them are home owners. You see the pride they take on caring for their property. I enjoyed it very much, having the Rite Aid on Fulton and then having the coffee shop on Lewis. The newer stores like Saraghina, Peaches, Wine Therapy, etc were not there five years ago and now they are greatly appreciated. I miss Orchid Cafe and I am hoping they open up soon, I ran into them at a community meeting and they plan on opening up again near the old Orchid Cafe. I am not a fan on Brownstowners at all, the quality is bad and they are never open.

Now I live on Macon and Ralph and I am older and plan on starting a family. So now I more aware of what is missing like good grocery and markets. Some of the Bodegas in the neighborhood carry some good items but I heard a market is coming soon on Stuyvesant.

All in All. its a great area. Decatur, Macdonough, Macon, Bainbridge, Hancock.. all have some beautiful brownstones there. Lots of new homeowners and people moving into the neighborhood. I feel so safe and I feel like I belong to a community.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:58:50 +0000

Never mind– I was thinking of the Associated on Fulton/Patchen and the nearby produce stand. Thanks again! I will try the Foodtown!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:54:50 +0000

Thanks Vettievette! I will try the FoodTown! I have gone past it before, but it always looks closed. If you’re talking about the produce stand on the corner of Ralph and Fulton, I don’t really like their selection- it’s usually small and not fresh, at least when I have been there. They’re very nice people, though. Also, it closes at like 5pm, which doesn’t really work for me. I also didn’t know there was a farmer’s market at Fulton park! I knew about the Lewis Ave. one and the Malcolm X Blvd. one, but this is news to me! Awesome

By: Vettievette

Vettievette — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:33:58 +0000

Andrew and Rachel – as for local food shopping I go to Foodtown – http://www.foodtown.com/ It’s a real grocery store w/ decent quality like the Pathmark on Atlantic and in our neighborhood! Also not far from Foodtown is a fruit/veggie stand that has decently priced produce as well. There’s also the Farmer’s Market @ Fulton Park during the warmer months.

By: Sharad

Sharad — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:12:43 +0000

I live on Macdonough between Ralph and Howard for over a year now. We have had a great time. Both my wife and I take the J train to work ( much better than C – since we get seats and faster to the city) and walk past Saratoga Park back home ( the best park in Bed Stuy). There is a Montessori for age 2 to 5 in our block which I am told has lot of kids coming from Upper West Side part of Bed Stuy. Not to mention Bed Stuy Fish Fry – a decent pick up place.

I think Bed Stuy Fish Fry, Victoria’ Tea Room and Montessori have never been covered by the blog, something to consider.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:03:58 +0000

@Andrew: I go to Mr. Kiwi’s on Myrtle and Broadway (supplemented by Trader Joe’s, of course). They have lots of organic/hippie stuff and usually really good prices on produce (organic stuff tends to be expensive but I’m just happy to be able to buy organic milk/eggs/butter/etc. and ethnic foods without having to go to TJ’s). Across the street on Myrtle is Food Dimensions, a rarity- large-ish grocery store with a parking lot! They also are starting to carry more organic food, and more choices like cheeses and ethnic foods. The B47 gets you there in about 10 minutes At the very least you’ll never need to go to the Pathmark at Atlantic Center again- I hate that place so much, and I’m sorry you have to lug stuff back to Bed-Stuy! (Though, they always have kosher Coke for Passover. Anyway, I digress.)

Also, Adony is really just a bodega, but I still love it! The folks there are really nice and they recently got a cat. I’m not hard to please as far as bodegas, i guess. It’s also the only bodega in Brooklyn where no one ever tries to pick me up. That’s a selling point for a woman for sure!

As for Victoria’s Tea Room, last time I was there she mentioned she was having trouble keeping it opened. I tried to go once since then and it was closed. I really hope it’s not for good, she’s such a wonderful lady and the tea and desserts there are fabulous!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:48:54 +0000

I had no idea there were so many other fans of Adony. Maybe we should start a Facebook Fan Page for it

@Rachel: What’s the name of the place you go food shopping on Myrtle and Broadway? Right now I either go to Trader Joe’s in Cobble Hill or Pathmark at Atlantic Center.

Also, every time I go to that little tea house, it’s closed. I tried Saturday several times and it was closed all day. My roommate tells me it’s great and I really want to try it out. I hope it’s not closed for good.