Staying with friends in my old home town, Park Slope, Bklyn.
The area's gentrified further since I last lived here, but the charm of the streets is
just as strong--and the parade of owners and dogs back and forth to the park at dusk is just as eclectic and delightful.
If I were to move back to NY, I would definitely think about returning to this
area...there's a small-scale charm that's very special and accessible, and that still captures my attention.