Daylon's Sterling Blog

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.

 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.

 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.

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.

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.