Showing posts with label Dennet Place. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dennet Place. Show all posts

Saturday, September 5, 2009
































The inhabitants of Dennet Place, between Luquer and Nelson Streets, are very lucky. They live on a charming little one-block-long Carroll Gardens street, almost hidden from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is a wonderful enclave, where time seems to stand still. Everyone knows everyone else and the inhabitants obviously like to hang out with each other, because a few times a year, they bring out tents, tables and chairs, a huge grill, massive amounts of food and throw a great party.

My friends David and Carolina, who used to live on Dennet and got married right on the block, are still honorary members of this tight-knit community. "You should come on Saturday." David told me, knowing that this is just the kind of event I love to cover.

David had barely introduced me when I was told by one of the residents to "take a plate, get yourself something to eat. Don't be shy." The Dennet 'family' could not have been more welcoming. I actually knew quite a few people there, recognized many from my walks around Carroll Gardens. But I also had the great pleasure of meeting some new people.



Many thanks for welcoming me and for allowing me to spend a pleasant afternoon with you!

PS: I am sorry I could not stay for the Grilled Peach Sorbet. That looked absolutely heavenly. Will have to try it myself.


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Monday, June 8, 2009

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On Dennet Place




Friend and reader Castillo left the following comment on
Hey, Neighbor! Pardon Me For Asking, But...

My favorite block has been and always will be in my mind and heart, Dennet Place. The little block between Smith & Court, Nelson & Luquer st has an the air of a European village.

I moved onto Dennet Pl in 2000 and I was instantly welcomed not only into the neighborhood, but into families. I spent many nights with my neighbors eating dinner & playing with their children. So when I was going to get married the only place that it could be held was on Dennet Pl. The neighbors closed down the street where my wife & I were married on our stoop with 250 of our closes friends & family.

My wife and I bought an apt on Clinton st only a block away and many of the long time residents of Dennet moved away. I am still in touched with many of them who have become life long friends. We still have block party reunions now and then, but I will always cherish that little block called Dennet Place.


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