UWS v. Park Slope: The DINK'S Perspective

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Ok, so this was kind of an entertaining read.

Basically two gay DINKS are considering moving from the UWS to a brownstone in Park Slope, and asked the community on Brownstoner if they thought that was a good idea or not.

Mostly people said shit like "are you sure you actually want to shovel your walk and deal with exploding pipes," and of course the predictable "there's LOADS OF BREEDERS IN PARK SLOPE!" There were a couple of "the commute is horrible" comments (which is really odd to me, since I live right near two express subways) and someone who thought Central Park was way better than Prospect (totally disagree with that one too).

The funny thing is, I love how the internet has just opened shit up like this to the point that we're now accepting life altering advice about neighborhoods we may or may not live in or multi-million dollar real estate that we may or may not purchase, from complete fucking strangers.

And, hey: I'm not judging. I do this very same shit when I go online to read a Yelp review and then decide to change my dinner plans based on one comment from nycpartygirl. I mean, why the fuck am I listening to nycpartygirl!? How retarded is that!?

Anyway, as long as these DINKS are taking advice from strangers, here's some from my ass: DO IT.

As a DINK livin' large in Park Slope, I'm here to tell you that if you can see your way over the Bugaboo brigade, it's pretty darn awesome here. To maximize your DINK level of enjoyment, here's what I would recommend (NOTE: these original poster DINKS are way richer than I am. They're talking about buying a Brownstone and have a weekend house in the Hamptons, so these suggestions are tailored accordingly):

• Instead of Key Food, go to Blue Apron or Union Market (the one on Union Street, not the big one in S. Slope).  Also, Fresh Direct, of course.
• In the N. Slope v. S. Slope debate, I remain firmly on the N. Slope team. I've lived in both, and though there are def more BREEDERS in N. Slope, there are also the afore mentioned 2 express trains (B/Q and 2/3) as well as the farmer's market. Oh, and its way prettier over here.
• The Slope on Union is the only possible choice for a gym. True there are no windows there, but its more expensive, which cuts down on the BREEDER factor, and the young annoying BALLER factor as well.
• There are more wine shops here than you'll know what to do with...and you can bring your dog into all of em.
• Move close to the park (most DINKS have dogs, so I'm assuming they do too). Great for exercising, walking your dog, and picnics in the summer.
• Al di La, Sette, Franny's, the Vanderbilt, Jpan, Blue Ribbon, 12th St, Conviivium, Palo Santo, Rose Water, Applewood...there are loads of restaurants here to keep any DINK worth his salt happy as a clam.
• Ok, I'm not a member, but the Montauk Club looks pretty fucking cool. You can join and invite your friends out for drinks-n-oysters.
• BAM is walkable (or if you're a lazy ass like me, just one subway stop away). 
• No worries on weed delivery...its plentiful here.

Anyway, good luck DINKS! The UWS is ohhhhkaaay, but Park Slope RULEZ! Trust.