Park Slope
Park Slope is a neighborhood located in the western part of Brooklyn, NY. The neighborhood is the home to over 62,000 people. It is a neighborhood enriched with a lot of history and many popular venues to enjoy a pleasant evening out on the town.
Before Park Slope existed the land was occupied by Native Americans and would later be populated by the Dutch, where they used the area for framing. The region also served as the starting point for the Battle of Long Island in August 1776 during the American Revolutionary War. One very fun and intriguing part of Park Slope history is that it was from 1879- 1889 the home of the Brooklyn Atlantics, which would later be called the Brooklyn Dodgers. Park Slope was the home of the Brooklyn Atlantics until the fire destroyed their field and the team was forced to move to Ridgewood, Queens. What perhaps is the saddest part of history regarding the neighborhood is the crash of United Flight 826. Two planes were not able to avoid flying into each other instantly killing all but one of the 135 passengers on board on December 16, 1960. The lone survivor would later lose the fight for his life due to the injuries suffered from the accident.
Park Slope is the home to many actors, musicians and artists. Some of the famous people include: actors Steve Buscemi, David Cross, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kelly McGillis, John Turturro, Zena Grey and Terry Kinney. Actors that grew up in this area include Lawrence Fishburne and Wentworth Miller. Musicians Dave Douglas, Ingrid Michaelson, Chris Speed, Jim Black, Michael Hurst and Geoff Rickly. Artists Alex Grey, Jean-Michael Basquiat, Byron Kim, and Lisa Sigal. Some political figures include James F. Brennan, William Upski Wimsatt, William Jay Gaynor.
There are also many wonderful bars and restaurants that go out of their way to make sure that all necessary accommodations are made for all their clients. One particular location is the 200 Fifth. This is a very unique and stylish place that has forty beers on tap and 24 tv's making the lounge on football Sunday's a very popular place. With live Music on the weekends it's a very sought-after place to be at on the weekends. Another very trendy place is the Edessa bar. It has a more informal and warm ambiance. With a martini menu, fine wines, and top shelf liquor your sure to have an enjoyable evening at this happening spot.