We got our map, hand drawn by Catherine Bohne, for the Seventh Avenue Restaurant Tour at the folding table in front of the Community Bookstore, where there was an  assortment of exotic cheese and crackers from Blue Apron Food.

Organized by the Park Slope Chamber of Commerce and the Buy in Brooklyn Initiative, the tour began at 7 p.m. Earlier in the evening Catherine described it as trick or treating for adults and that couldn’t have been more apt.

Seventh Avenue filled with adults and children who traveled to restaurants, food, wine shops and cafes along the Avenue to sample what these establishments have to offer.

It reminded many people of Halloween afternoon on Seventh Avenue when the stores give out candy to costumed children. As the evening progressed, the lines outside of Moim, Barrio Sette, Miracle NoNo New Orleans, Pizza Plus, Cafe Steinhof—everywhere—got long.

But people waited and socialized. It was old home night in the Slope. A great after summer way to say hello to neighbors and friends. The weather was perfect, people were in a good mood, the food was tasty and it was, all in all, a special night.

"Is Pino’s giving out food," my daughter asked. "I bet they’re giving out garlic knots," she said. Well none of the guys behind the counter knew a thing about the free restaurant tasting that was going on outside Other restaurants didn’t sign on either. But I bet you one thing: they will next year.

Where We Went:

Moim: kimchi pancakes and skewers of beef
Sette: Meat Balls
Miracle Grill: Summer rolls
Barrio: Tostidas and sangria
Second Helpigns: fantastic butternut squash soup
Russo Mozzarella: Pasta salad
Slope Sellars: Pinot Noir from Germany
Connecticutt Muffin: Cookies and Red Velvet Cake
Sweet Melissas: Biscotti
Naidres: Brownies