Daylon and Sekou's Sterling Blog

Cafes in the community

When your in crow hill you’ll never be tired because the coffee spots all around will give you a  nice dose of coffee. Also hungry? Don’t worry about it because there is a flock of diners for you  to eat in.

In the crow hill area there are many variations of Cafes, diners and resturants. One of the most known cafe/diner is Bristens Eatery, but here are also the other hot spots.

- Dutch Boy Burger

-Breukelen Coffee House

-Franklin Park

Dutch Boy Burger is an old school diner with fries and burgers to serve. The  design of the diner is nicely done with bright blue and yellow colors that you can’t  miss

Breukelen Coffee House is a  fine cafe with wifi were you can go in  surf the web sip on some tea/coffee and chill.They also have some great bread that you can purchase for only 3 bucks.

Franklin Park is a bar with a nice opening outside that you can relax and drink beverages. Also Franklin Park is connected with Dutch Boy Burger(their owned by the same guy)

When your in crow hill you’ll be satisfied and never feel dull. So now you know all  the Cafe hotspots don’t be shy and go out there!!

Easter In Crow Hill

Yesterday was the Easter Egg  Party at the Launch Pad, a community arts space located about a block away from Sterling Bed and Breakfast, on Franklin Avenue. Kids from around the neighborhood came over and painted eggs. There were also many adults. The party went from 2 p.m. till midnight. There was  live music for a large portion of the party. The songs were great and very kid-friendly. They really helped to set the mood. I went over there and made a couple of eggs and had some of the free drinks and snacks. After a few hours they brought out some games and they got really competitive. They then made fresh and tasty popcorn with there popcorn machine. It was a pretty awesome experience for all age groups. The Launch Pad will continue to hold various events throughout the year and beyond, including musical events, art shows and classes. This new community arts space, the first in the Crow Hill area, is just an extension of the growing artistic influence in the area.

March 2010

If you are looking for great art nearby, head right over to the Brooklyn Museum. Only one stop away on the 2 and 3 trains, or a short walk from Sterling Bed and Breakfast, it hosts a wide selection of amazing exhibits. There are always various exhibitions running, but one current exhibit that catches the eye is ”To Live Forever: Art and Afterlife in Ancient  Egypt.”

“To Live Forever” deals with what ancient Egyptians believed about life, death and the afterlife. It is truly interesting because it goes in depth about how the ancient Egyptians’ funeral process worked. The exhibit shows the almost unbelievable difference between poor, middle class and rich funerals. It is an exhibit that surrounds you with ancient artifacts.”To Live Forever: Art and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt” is organized by Edward Bleiberg, Curator of Egyptian Art at the Brooklyn Museum. The exhibit ends May 2, 2010. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday.

February 2009

For my Febraury posting, I went to Kate Wollman Rink in Prospect Park. It took the S(shuttle) train just two stops to the Prospect Park stop, where I got off and walked several blocks to the Rink. I hadn’t been on ice in a long time and was at first nervous but able to get over my fear. It was nice to be able to ice skate so close by to my home. However, some of the skates they rented were uncomfortable. The rink was also very crowded for most of the time I was there, but I had lots of fun, especially after some of the people left and there was more room.

January 2009

 This January, I heard about a new show taking place on Sterling Place. Its a new reality show about the renovation of an old house created in 1904 just a few blocks down our street. The show is on the local channel WNET, Saturday nights at 7 or on most PBS stations on Thursdays (check your local listings). It started its season just last Saturday, January 24. Its interesting to see the filming just blocks from my home. I first read the article on the New York Times website.

December 2008

 In December, I went to Grand Army Plaza, a quick walk or two-stop subway ride on the 2, or 3 train from Sterling Bed and Breakfast. There was a Chridtmas tree made enturely out of lights that would change colors and was very beautiful. They also had a giant menorah there that was very pretty. Grand Army Plaza is a large (11 acre) oval-shaped plaza. In the middle of the plaza is an arch with statues around and on it. The plaza marks the main entrance into the beautiful Prospect Park and is bordered by the Central Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. Grand Army Plaza also marks the begginning of Eastern Parkway, one of 9 streets created by the plaza. Grand Army Plaza also hosts a great Farmers’ Market during good weather.

November 2008

For most of these posts, I have recommended some place to visit. But I have often found that there are times when what I really want to do is just talk a nice relaxing walk. Luckily, Eastern Parkway is just blocks away from Sterling Bed and Breakfast. The road is based on a Parisian boulevard, is lined with trees, and has several walkways as well as places to bike, skate or scooter. It is great during all seasons and leads to many places, including the Brooklyn Musuem, Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park.

October 2008

Walking into A Slice Of Brooklyn

This month I went to “A Slice of Brooklyn,” a pizzeria blocks away from Sterling Bed and Breakfast. The restaurant is a very nice warm place to eat and look out on the street. I like their pizza a lot and often go to the restaurant for its proximity and quality. You are served quickly and their pizza is great. There are other Italian dishes available, none of which I have tried so far. I definitely reccomend going there for a quick and good slice of pizza.