How safe is Park Slope, Brooklyn?

Park Slope, Brooklyn Shopping?

• what shops are there in Park Slope, Brooklyn? i live in Staten Island, but I am going to Brooklyn on saturday. I never been to this area, and the last time I was in brooklyn was last year on the s53 because I sorta know the driver ( well my ex boyfriend did). So like i asked, what stores are in Park Slope?

• Answer:

  I live in Park Slope and have for many, many years. There are many nice shops here, most of them quite small (and too numerous to list). I would recommend that you walk up or down 5th Avenue and just browse. There are many small, quirky boutiques here, and many, many cool restaurants. If you want to stop to relax, you might want to get a beer at The Gate (corner of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street) and sit in their beer garden. If you don't drink, there's a nice little vegan cafe called 'Snice on the opposite corner. Also, there are many places to get a cup of coffee or tea and just sit and think, talk, or play with your computer. The Tea Lounge on Union Street between 6th and 7th Avenue comes to mind. You might also try walking up or down 7th Avenue.