The Myrtle Miracle?
“Gentrification is always a hot topic and Myrtle Avenue has actually done a better job at achieving a blend of the new and the old. While there are still liquor stores with bullet proof glass, lots of bodegas and 99 cent stores, there’s also Gnarly Vines, Jive Turkey, Root Stock & Quade and Barking Brown….
“Gentrification is always a hot topic and Myrtle Avenue has actually done a better job at achieving a blend of the new and the old. While there are still liquor stores with bullet proof glass, lots of bodegas and 99 cent stores, there’s also Gnarly Vines, Jive Turkey, Root Stock & Quade and Barking Brown. Castro’s is probably the best Mexican around and Zaytoon’s tops the Middle Eastern category. I’m not a huge fan of chain stores but I gotta admit Walgreen’s is convenient. While I’m loyal to Moe’s, Rope does have better beers on tap and a backyard. Vesper is the Frank’s of Myrtle (well you can’t really have a Frank’s anywhere else but you get the point). Pillow Cafe is the Smooch of Myrtle. The only thing lacking on Myrtle Avenue is transportation.” — The Real Fort Greene
lalaland – you’re talking about taqueria tepango – yeah it is pretty good.
Nothing wrong with bodegas and 99 cent stores ramona. This is what lots of people are saying. It appears that there has been gentrification on Myrtle that hasn’t cleared out all of the more “old school” businesses and this is to everyone’s credit and benefit.
There’s the Myrtle avenue bus.
The last time I rode, it was like a scene out of some Third World country where the population is fleeing in advance of some occupation force. It was not lovely. It was enough to put you off public transportation for ever actually.
Without a car, much of that area is pretty inconvenient.
what is wrong with 99 cents stores and bodegas? some of us can’t afford “new ft greene” and might need something at a bodega or a 99 cent store. last thanksgiving i realized i didn’t have a pan for the turkey- or enough milk and-shock!) so i sent the kid over to murder ave to pick stuff up.
as good as castros is(and it is), i like the joint off adelphi. the name escapes me but that little dive makes a killer $2:00 taco and tamales to die for.plus horchata! does anyone remember the italian resturants/bakeries that were on myrtle? man!i still miss those.
now, can we do something about the stank attitude many of our new residents have?
Oh and Ganni’s a little further down is great!
castro’s is *meh* – I recommending hitting the little mexican place just past Classon on the south side of Myrtle. Don’t even know the same but damn good
Castro’s is decent, Rope sucks. The bars on franklin are better.
Last time I walked down Myrtle a couple weeks ago I was amazed at how many buildings the hasids were putting up.
i went to the rope a year or two ago and really enjoyed it.
I agree. Myrtle is a very nice street, especially around Washington. I’ve lived nearby for the past couple years and even then have seen a nice change and some good businesses open. The big new condo/rental buildings will only improve things, also looking forward to the greenway near the Associated and the new Pratt building as well.
Transportation does suck, that’s why I ride my Bike into the city as much as I can.