This neighborhood is gloriously diverse (racially, cultural, socioeconomically.) It’s very Brooklyn (you’ll see a lot of Ray Bans and neon leggings at the Farmer’s Market whilst the shoppers pick out organic, free range eggs and store them in their eco-friendly, crotched, etsy purchased tote bags.) You’ll also find a upper middle class black scene here that’s missing in a lot of American cities all together. There are loads of great restaurants, although I’ve found most of the best ones are a more “high end” dining experience. Which is to say this neighborhood is still lacking in delicious cheap neighborhood eateries. The same can be said for the shopping. While there are some very cool, very eclectic boutiques, if you haven’t got upwards of $300 to drop on a dress, you might be out of luck. Of course there is a the stuff in Atlantic Terminal (Victoria’s Secret, Marshalls, Etc.) but I hardly would think a bunch of massive chain retail giants are worth mentioning. Any review of this neighborhood that didn’t mention the breathtaking rows of brownstones and slabs of stone sidewalks, recalling Old New York, would be woefully remiss. It’s a thing that makes this neighborhood much more beautiful than many other parts of Brooklyn.