Surfacing: Adding to the Mix in Brooklyn

Michael Nagle for The New York Times James is one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Prospect Heights. NOT long ago, the hipsters of Brooklyn looked down their pierced noses on Prospect Heights, a sleepy neighborhood of brownstones and tree-lined streets just north of Prospect Park. While the area had a diverse mix of white, African-American and West Indian residents, there was little beside But a burst of stylish new spots is changing that. Cocktail lounges, dancing dens and organic restaurants have moved in recently, drawing young couples and professionals who have perhaps outgrown Williamsburg and Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The shiniest symbol of the area’s newfound cachet is arguably the 15-story Richard Meier on Prospect Park , a luxury condominium that towers like Oz over Grand Army Plaza. The sleek glass building... [read full story]