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Written by Samantha Cowley   
Thursday, July 16 2009 23:56
Fort Greene, Brooklyn: the home of beautiful brownstones, outdoor dining, and laid-back livin'.

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Last week TONY sent me on a mission to review a freshly planted florist. And I couldn't help but mix business with pleasure. Join me as I venture through unknown territory and love every second of it.


First stop: Stem
112 South Oxford St
I stepped into this flower shop and was instantly transported to a different land and time (somewhere in Europe circa The Notebook, to be exact). A time when romance flourished and life was leisurely. Fedora-sporting owner Rado Bomba was simply charming and fit the part splendidly. He even graced me with a complimentary bouquet on my way out.

Check out my write up but trust me: you need to see it to believe it.

Second stop: Bittersweet
180 Dekalb Ave
After stopping by Stem, I had to hunker down and write. Rado personally recommended Bittersweet because of its free Wi-Fi and stellar caffeinated beverages. Though small in stature, Bittersweet packed a punch. Flooded with hipsters and sweet beats - it was the perfect place to type the afternoon away.

Third stop: Sushi D
207 Dekalb Ave
I opted for the Caterpillar roll (spicy tuna w/ avocado) which proved to be an exceptional choice. Outdoor dining provided prime people watching as I scoped out the Fort Greene scene. Pedestrians were not in a hurry - most were doing the good old stop 'n' chat (more suburban than urban for sure). Quite a change from the fast lane, but refreshing nonetheless.

Final stop: Fort Greene Park
85 South Oxford St
The name is self explanatory. Frisbees a-flyin', kids a-frolickin', meadows aplenty....I guess a tree really does grow in Brooklyn.