Laurie's home is warm and welcoming and so is Laurie. We liked the relaxed atmosphere, and the delicious croissants and yoghurt / cereal for breakfast every day. The house is in an elegant tree lined street close to the subway, and the cafes, food stores and interesting shops on 5th and 7th avenues. We found good coffee just round the corner at Cafe Regular on 11th st. Loved the margaritas at Rachel's taqueria, and the jazz duo at Oliviers ...both recommended by Laurie. The F train took us directly to Manhattan. It was ideal to start our time in NY in a more low key way in Park Slope. Thank you Laurie!