Mount Pleasant St Northwest, Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant has historically been heavily El Salvadorian, but there are a lot of different ethnicities around now. Especially since they built the target complex at 14th St., the neighborhood is increasingly gentrifying. There's a growing sense of community. You'll get to know your neighbors at the farmer's market every Saturday morning.

There's some fantastic food to be had on Mount Pleasant. Dos Gringos is my favorite in the area, especially for brunch. They're cheap, they have good coffee, and tons of vegan and vegetarian options. Everything's good, but the fried plantains are absolutely delicious. Also, Don Jaime's down the street is good if you're looking for juevos rancheros.