And it has some serious curb appeal – homes here are set farther back from the street than is common for Brooklyn and as such the larger front gardens have become an iconic representation of this neighborhood. While strolling the streets, delight in small bakeries and butcher shops, or check out the playgrounds in Carroll Park. A slice at Lucali’s can satisfy the biggest pizza snob, or for something more hearty, French bistro La Cigogne or El Mate won’t disappoint. Pedestrian-friendly Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, bordered just to the north, offer more slow-paced recreation.