Still Plenty of Good Eats in PLG

In light of the fact that Mike's International is sadly closing its doors (and opening them somewhere else), we're going to have to look for other local places to satiate our need for Caribbean cooking.

A decent article in today's NY Times  focuses on our neck of the woods, spotlighting some of the special eateries and take-out joints on Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues as we gear up for J'ouvert and the West Indian American Day Carnival next weekend. The article includes a nod to Culpepper's (dining room still under renovation but annex open for business), Ali's Roti Shop, Peppa's (a favorite of Hawthorne Street), and Erroll's, among many others. Notably missing from the list is Hammond's Bakery & Jerk Center (1033 Nostrand Ave), winner of Hawthorne Street blog's annual Jerk Off.

While most of these spots don't have the sit-down waiter service of Mike's International, they sure do have some tasty food. And the more visitors they get, the more likely they are to stick around. Eat up!!