Mr. Nicholas was born and raised in Flatbush to parents with roots in St. Lucia. Ms. Nicholas, his wife, grew up in Toronto in a family whose origins were in St. Vincent and Trinidad.

1. Grand Army 336 State St., at Hoyt St.; 718-643-1503 Let’s be honest: “Downtown Brooklyn” is less a traditional neighborhood and more a cluster of new high-rise condos.

Flatbush has been named the coolest neighborhood to visit in New York City, according to Time Out’s 2024 global ranking. The Brooklyn neighborhood placed 17th overall in the publication’s annual list, ...

The boundaries of Prospect Heights can be debated, but this guide defines them as Washington and Flatbush avenues, from east to west, and Atlantic Avenue and Eastern Parkway, from north to south.