Brooklyn is a boro in transition. This area is partially yuppified but mostly filled with storefronts of goods from all over the world. A fun place to peruse up and down the blocks to get a UN flavor. Danika cares about her folks and the apt is stacked with all sorts of basic goods making it quite easy to prepare a meal without extensive shopping for basics (she even stocks coffee!). Several small and large groceries selling all sorts of goods (including more soy based stuff than our DC grocery!).Parking is a bit tough and costly (parking lots) if you are stuck arriving by car. But once in a lot, the train stations are nearby and the rest of NYC minutes away.