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.

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