File under TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE: You all know about The Islands, the virtually hidden, hole in the wall Caribbean restaurant generally regarded to be one of the singular culinary experiences in Prospect Heights and Crown Heights (sorry, not giving away the address here - you’ll have to get it from a friend of a friend… you know, like those once-coveted Gmail invites).

Now, it seems that The Islands has a bit of competition from a former Islands chef (there was a split?? sorry to hear it) who’s set up shop as “Island Village,” a short block-and-a-half away from the original place.

HOW GOOD? This may be hyperbole, but compared to the original Islands, djuoh says that Island Village “is even better, and that has been to consensus around the neighborhood…”

It’s worth noting that this accolade came from a guy who has been a regular of the original Islands since they opened. He says the new spot just opened up at the intersection of Classon and Lincoln (on the North-East corner of Lincoln) and has a neon sign.

For more about The Islands and its CH doppelganger, check out “The best meal I’ve ever had in Brooklyn”, a post by Precious Williams on the Park Slope Message Board (yeah, it’s all new to the PS people!)