The belt west of Prospect Park—Cobble Hill, Gowanus and Park Slope—is a hotbed of activity, known for its pre-war real estate and eclectic, ever-gentrifying scene. It's in these neighborhoods—a fusion of stately brownstones, warehouses and Michelin-starred eateries—that the French term très Brooklyn (meaning ‘utterly cool’) takes a new form. To find out why, spend an afternoon eating, shopping, and exploring your way through this cozy nook of New York’s ever-changing borough.
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