Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Manny's
212 Patchen AveGreat coffee, breakfasts and lunches.
Delicious French restaurant that's quite reasonably priced. Reservations are suggested.
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L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdDelicious French restaurant that's quite reasonably priced. Reservations are suggested.
Tasty pizza, great cocktails in a sprawling space that includes a newly-opened lovely garden space.
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveTasty pizza, great cocktails in a sprawling space that includes a newly-opened lovely garden space.
Peaches
393 Lewis AveGreat Southern food.
We've really enjoyed all of our meals here in this casual but lovely bar/restaurant. Note: cash only. About a 15 minute walk through the neighborhood.
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Eugene & Company
397 Tompkins AveWe've really enjoyed all of our meals here in this casual but lovely bar/restaurant. Note: cash only. About a 15 minute walk through the neighborhood.
We used to live close by - Finch is a special treat - highly recommended!
108 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Finch
212 Greene AveWe used to live close by - Finch is a special treat - highly recommended!
Olea's brunch is one of the best in Brooklyn - arrive at 10AM when they open. Dinner is also lovely! A very cozy neighborhood spot. We've had many, many meals here!
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Olea
171 Lafayette AveOlea's brunch is one of the best in Brooklyn - arrive at 10AM when they open. Dinner is also lovely! A very cozy neighborhood spot. We've had many, many meals here!
We love coming here after seeing a movie at BAM - they serve dinner until midnight. Right across from Fort Greene Park - very charming; great burger!
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Walter's
166 Dekalb AveWe love coming here after seeing a movie at BAM - they serve dinner until midnight. Right across from Fort Greene Park - very charming; great burger!
Oh how we love Pequena!!! Great Mexican, tiny dining area, cash only. You'll love it!
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Pequeña
Oh how we love Pequena!!! Great Mexican, tiny dining area, cash only. You'll love it!
Very popular pizza joint: http://www.yelp.com/biz/daddy-greens-brooklyn
87 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Daddy Greens Pizza
1552 Fulton StVery popular pizza joint: http://www.yelp.com/biz/daddy-greens-brooklyn
Excellent New York style Pastrami, Corned Beef & of course Brisket! http://www.yelp.com/biz/davids-brisket-house-brooklyn
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David's Brisket House
533 Nostrand Ave.Excellent New York style Pastrami, Corned Beef & of course Brisket! http://www.yelp.com/biz/davids-brisket-house-brooklyn
Spicy Fried Chicken, collard greens, crispy grits! http://www.yelp.com/biz/peaches-hothouse-brooklyn
604 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveSpicy Fried Chicken, collard greens, crispy grits! http://www.yelp.com/biz/peaches-hothouse-brooklyn
Emeline's
373 Lewis AvenueGreat breakfast spot!
Баттермилк-ченнел
524 Court StA near perfect spot for a special dinner!
Excellent Italian with one of the best back garden dining areas - feels like you are in Italy!
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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StExcellent Italian with one of the best back garden dining areas - feels like you are in Italy!
Very solid Italian style grub - we've had some special meals here - a bit pricey though! This is one of Andrew Tarlow's restaurants–sister to Diner, Marlow & Sons, & Reynard.
261 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveVery solid Italian style grub - we've had some special meals here - a bit pricey though! This is one of Andrew Tarlow's restaurants–sister to Diner, Marlow & Sons, & Reynard.
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveA Bed-Stuy favorite!
Lucha Lucha
283 Nostrand Ave.A tiny spot with wonderfully fresh Mexican food!
This wonderful brand new Haitian restaurant also sells some dry goods - the space is really airy and cool - try the cod sandwich!
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Grandchamps
197 Patchen AveThis wonderful brand new Haitian restaurant also sells some dry goods - the space is really airy and cool - try the cod sandwich!
British pub meets Bushwick hipster-land. Very charming and cozy!
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Sincerely Burger
41 Wilson AvenueBritish pub meets Bushwick hipster-land. Very charming and cozy!
Super vegan food! Fried pickles, bbq sandwich, cheeseburger! Yes, vegan! Really delicious and cool space, very unassuming. Look for the yellow awning.
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Toad Style
93 Ralph AveSuper vegan food! Fried pickles, bbq sandwich, cheeseburger! Yes, vegan! Really delicious and cool space, very unassuming. Look for the yellow awning.
Excellent baked goods and sandwiches - a neighborhood favorite!
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Chez Alex
72 Ralph AveExcellent baked goods and sandwiches - a neighborhood favorite!
Another favorite cafe in the neighborhood! Great coffees, baked goods, and a great place to hang.
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MacDonough Cafe
83 Saratoga AveAnother favorite cafe in the neighborhood! Great coffees, baked goods, and a great place to hang.
Amaranto
887 Hart StSolid Mexican food in super hip Bushwick!
Really good fried chicken and a great bar scene!
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Montana's Trail House
445 Troutman StreetReally good fried chicken and a great bar scene!
Delicious pho soup, Vietnamese sandwiches and excellent dumplings!
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Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving AvenueDelicious pho soup, Vietnamese sandwiches and excellent dumplings!
Emily
919 Fulton StPizza worth waiting for!
An early coffee shop innovator. Cool vibe. 5th Avenue has lots of fun shops too.
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Gorilla Coffee
An early coffee shop innovator. Cool vibe. 5th Avenue has lots of fun shops too.
Super small bistro - everything is first rate. Go for the burger!!!
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Lulu & Po
Super small bistro - everything is first rate. Go for the burger!!!
One of the sweetest back gardens of any cafe in Brooklyn! Great coffee & bagels.
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Outpost
1014 Fulton StOne of the sweetest back gardens of any cafe in Brooklyn! Great coffee & bagels.
A new addition that serves a great latte in a clean space that draws some design notes from another time. Very tasty breakfast sandwiches as well. Free wifi as well, so it's a good spot to work if you need it.
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The Trade Union Cafe
346 Malcolm X BoulevardA new addition that serves a great latte in a clean space that draws some design notes from another time. Very tasty breakfast sandwiches as well. Free wifi as well, so it's a good spot to work if you need it.
Chez Oskar is like an old friend who just moved to the neighborhood. It was an early favorite in our old hood, so we're excited that they've followed us to Stuy Heights!
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Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdChez Oskar is like an old friend who just moved to the neighborhood. It was an early favorite in our old hood, so we're excited that they've followed us to Stuy Heights!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our go-to neighborhood cocktail spot, with drinks designed by the late Sasha Petraske.
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Casablanca Cocktail Lounge
300 Malcolm X BlvdOur go-to neighborhood cocktail spot, with drinks designed by the late Sasha Petraske.
Just the sweetest little speak easy! We used to live one block away (((swoon)))
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Mayflower
132 Greene AveJust the sweetest little speak easy! We used to live one block away (((swoon)))
Arts & Culture
The best place in Brooklyn to see a movie. Also wonderful theater, music and dance!
859 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Бруклинская музыкальная академия
30 Lafayette AveThe best place in Brooklyn to see a movie. Also wonderful theater, music and dance!
Sightseeing
One of our favorite places to explore! Just an outstanding use of space with great landscaping and view of lower Manhattan.
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Парк Бруклин-Бридж
334 Furman StOne of our favorite places to explore! Just an outstanding use of space with great landscaping and view of lower Manhattan.
This park helps us maintain our sanity - a true sanctuary! On the same scale (and designed by the person) as Central Park.
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Проспект Парк
This park helps us maintain our sanity - a true sanctuary! On the same scale (and designed by the person) as Central Park.
You MUST see this! One of our favorite places to stroll - an elevated park that was once a subway line!
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Парк Хай-Лайн
You MUST see this! One of our favorite places to stroll - an elevated park that was once a subway line!
This really gives you a feel for New York during the Great Immigration - a must see and great for kids!
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Музей Тенемент
103 Orchard StThis really gives you a feel for New York during the Great Immigration - a must see and great for kids!
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetA must for all art lovers.
Музей Бруклина
200 Eastern Pkwy A must see!
In springtime, when the cherry blossoms are waking up from their winter slumber, this spot is divine!
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Бруклинский ботанический сад
990 Washington AveIn springtime, when the cherry blossoms are waking up from their winter slumber, this spot is divine!
Essentials
A small grocery with a well-edited selection of fresh food and essentials.
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Bed-Stuy Fresh and Local
210 Patchen AvenueA small grocery with a well-edited selection of fresh food and essentials.
This is a typical NYC neighborhood grocery store - nothing fancy, but gets the job done. They are opening a new one soon!
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Key Food
200 Malcolm X BlvdThis is a typical NYC neighborhood grocery store - nothing fancy, but gets the job done. They are opening a new one soon!
Our gym is close by, and if you're catching the J or Z train to head into the city, this grocery store is very convenient. It's better than Key Foods.
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Foodtown of Bushwick
1291 BroadwayOur gym is close by, and if you're catching the J or Z train to head into the city, this grocery store is very convenient. It's better than Key Foods.
A great place to stock up on Italian delicacies. You can also grab lunch or dinner - and they have a beer garden on the roof!
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveA great place to stock up on Italian delicacies. You can also grab lunch or dinner - and they have a beer garden on the roof!
This is where all the best NYC chefs shop - the array of produce is incredible, even in the winter time!
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Юнион-сквер
This is where all the best NYC chefs shop - the array of produce is incredible, even in the winter time!
Yup, even Brooklyn has a Whole Foods. They have a great top floor eating area.
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Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StYup, even Brooklyn has a Whole Foods. They have a great top floor eating area.
We used to live right around the corner from this unassuming grocery store - we miss it!
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Mr. Melon
975 Fulton StWe used to live right around the corner from this unassuming grocery store - we miss it!
We remember a time when now fancy Fort Greene didn't have a grocery store! This place is over priced by pretty great.
214 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StWe remember a time when now fancy Fort Greene didn't have a grocery store! This place is over priced by pretty great.
We LOVE Trader Joe's. It's a unique American grocery store, with excellent prices.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StWe LOVE Trader Joe's. It's a unique American grocery store, with excellent prices.
Entertainment & Activities
The best ice cream in Brooklyn! In summer, expect a line. It's totally worth the wait!
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveThe best ice cream in Brooklyn! In summer, expect a line. It's totally worth the wait!
Shopping
Our favorite independent bookstore in all of Brooklyn! They have great author readings, and a wonderful selection of books about Brooklyn.
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Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StOur favorite independent bookstore in all of Brooklyn! They have great author readings, and a wonderful selection of books about Brooklyn.
BookCourt
163 Court StreetOur second favorite independent bookstore in Brooklyn!