Folks came from near and far to Ditmas Park on Oct. 10, where they had the opportunity to see what some of the neighborhood’s best restaurants and bars had to offer during an event called Courtelyou at Twilight.
Some long-time residents even discovered places they had overlooked for decades.
“I’ve been living her 23 years, and I hadn’t been to a lot of these places,” said Harlean Postley. “So, I checked them out and now I’ll probably be going back.”
Courtelyou at Twilight was something like a pub crawl — featuring bars, restaurants, and wineries all located on the eponymous road between E. 17th street and Coney Island Avenue.
The cost of admission —$20 — bought participants samples from each of the participating businesses, and the event has turned more than few people on to some Ditmas Park’s finer wares.
Kasey Windle came in from Manhattan with some friends for the event, and was taken by the smoked Gouda cheese she found at TB Ackerson Wine House.
“It was really good,” she said.
Postely, on the other hand, may have discovered some new places in her neighborhood, but her favorite remains the Castello Plan restaurant, which she’s been going to for years.
“The Castello Plan, that was my favorite,” said Postely. “I’d eaten there before, but the appetizer they served was great. Mushroom crostini, it was delicious.”
The Courtelyou at Twilight patrons discovered more than new, great places to eat and drink in Ditmas Park — they made some new friends too.
“I liked just seeing my neighbors and people we hadn’t met before, and just chatting,” said Postely. “People were saying, ‘did you try this,’ and, ‘you have to got here next.’ It was a great time.”
