People. Fort Greene is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city. As a result, there are lots of great restaurants to satisfy all palates. Try Night of the Cookers for the best southern food you'll ever have.
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Fort Greene Park, while smaller than Prospect Park, offers a great place to kick a ball around, have a picnic, or just meet a lot of people. Many locals socialize in the park and find it a great alternative to the bar scene.
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If the bar scene is your scene, Stonehome Wine Bar is great place to share a bottle and some great conversation. The atmosphere will make you want to stay a while, and the prices are affordable.
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Fort Greene is also the culture capital of Brooklyn with the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and Mark Morris Dance Group. You can catch a great art film, play, opera, concert, and dance performance all within a few blocks. Whatever you do, you'll probably want to come back for more.