Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly bartenders. Best actual mixed drinks, old school style. Always interesting people hanging out.
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Miles
101 Wilson AvenueFriendly bartenders. Best actual mixed drinks, old school style. Always interesting people hanging out.
The Dive Bar. Sometimes dancing. Sometimes cool stuff. Sometimes just a dive. Bar food.
940 Flushing Ave
940 Flushing AvenueThe Dive Bar. Sometimes dancing. Sometimes cool stuff. Sometimes just a dive. Bar food.
Good wine bar with the coolest bar girls. Very laid back and fun. Nice art on the walls.
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Little Beaver
24 St Nicholas AveGood wine bar with the coolest bar girls. Very laid back and fun. Nice art on the walls.
Supposed wall street bar is way cooler because my friend Justin is the bartender. Tell him your my air bnber's and tip him well. But, warning you may be hungover the next day.
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Exchange Bar & Grill
256 3rd AveSupposed wall street bar is way cooler because my friend Justin is the bartender. Tell him your my air bnber's and tip him well. But, warning you may be hungover the next day.
Ущелье Нарроуз
1037 Flushing AveFun, newer Bushwick bar. Great vibe.
Where everyone ends up in Williamsburg eventually? Polish bar with same lady barmaids from the last few decades still tending bar. Giant beers or margaritas for a reasonable fare. Yes, have juke box.
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Rosemary's Greenpoint Tavern
296 Bedford AveWhere everyone ends up in Williamsburg eventually? Polish bar with same lady barmaids from the last few decades still tending bar. Giant beers or margaritas for a reasonable fare. Yes, have juke box.
This is where to take a girl on a date. It just is. If you want to impress her without looking like you're trying to impress her anyways...
Blackbird Parlour
197 Bedford AveThis is where to take a girl on a date. It just is. If you want to impress her without looking like you're trying to impress her anyways...
I always meet great people here and the staff is always super friendly. Some of the best mixed drinks in Brooklyn.
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Mazelle
247 Starr StI always meet great people here and the staff is always super friendly. Some of the best mixed drinks in Brooklyn.
Food Scene
Cafe Ghia
24 Irving AvenueBrunch, vegan tofu scramble. Dinner and Drinks!
Friendliest owner ever, Jerry. Tell him Erinina sent you. Outside patio, library room for working and up front social coffee couches.
65 Irving Ave
65 Irving AvenueFriendliest owner ever, Jerry. Tell him Erinina sent you. Outside patio, library room for working and up front social coffee couches.
Bushwick Kitchen
128 Central AveFor the foodies. Something a bit different.
Affordable custom salads just blocks from the park. Patrick the owner is a pretty cool dude.
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GreenStreets Salads
67 Irving AveAffordable custom salads just blocks from the park. Patrick the owner is a pretty cool dude.
Small corner coffee shop with community boards, baristas that can make designs in your lattes and right next to the train.
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Wyckoff Starr Coffee Shop
30 Wyckoff AveSmall corner coffee shop with community boards, baristas that can make designs in your lattes and right next to the train.
The right by the train near the M train version...but also a great spot to chill out and read, write or have a sandwich.
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Little Skips
941 Willoughby AveThe right by the train near the M train version...but also a great spot to chill out and read, write or have a sandwich.
1050 Flushing Ave
766 Flushing AvenueBest for delivery. Yummy, from Mexico styled Mexican.
Teddy's Bar & Grill
96 Berry StNice Brunch spot.
Good food, better social atmosphere. Brick oven pizza. Apparent Rave scene in a nearby building...
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Roberta's
261 Moore StGood food, better social atmosphere. Brick oven pizza. Apparent Rave scene in a nearby building...
Supposedly oldest coal oven pizza in NYC and very recommended.
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Verde Coal Oven
254 Irving AvenueSupposedly oldest coal oven pizza in NYC and very recommended.
This is where you get the cheap slice or order delivery. Yum. Working on their gluten free options too.
Fortunata's Pizza
305 Knickerbocker AveThis is where you get the cheap slice or order delivery. Yum. Working on their gluten free options too.
Coffee, Pastries. They close early, but my friend Heidi is the genius pastry chef and her stuff is worth getting up early and heading into Hells Kitchen for.
434 W 34th St.
434 West 34th StreetCoffee, Pastries. They close early, but my friend Heidi is the genius pastry chef and her stuff is worth getting up early and heading into Hells Kitchen for.
270 Bleecker St
270 Bleecker StreetGluten free and non gluten free gourmet pizzas and risottos. Delicious.
Venezuelan influenced fare, wine, sangria, quick arepas or empanadas for take out, whatever you like with a smile.
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Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveVenezuelan influenced fare, wine, sangria, quick arepas or empanadas for take out, whatever you like with a smile.
The original fancier restaurant in Bushwick. I think they still play cartoons for you downstairs while you wait for your table at Brunch.
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Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueThe original fancier restaurant in Bushwick. I think they still play cartoons for you downstairs while you wait for your table at Brunch.
Fancier fare in a cafeteria like setting. Best service I've ever had in NYC. Great wines.
Ooviña Latin Kitchen
Fancier fare in a cafeteria like setting. Best service I've ever had in NYC. Great wines.
Small, friendly coffee spot. They also have wine and sandwiches.
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Central Cafe Brooklyn
108 Central AveSmall, friendly coffee spot. They also have wine and sandwiches.
Stumptown coffee and bar in a great setting, open to the public to relax, write, chill. Something like a cross between art gallery, old school public library and your favorite coffee shop.
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Ace Hotel New York
20 W 29th StStumptown coffee and bar in a great setting, open to the public to relax, write, chill. Something like a cross between art gallery, old school public library and your favorite coffee shop.
Shopping
Yoga, Tomahawk Salon, Vintage shops, Art, Coffee, Community. First Friday of every month, there is a cool party. All artist owned shops.
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Loom Yoga Bushwick
1087 Flushing AvenueYoga, Tomahawk Salon, Vintage shops, Art, Coffee, Community. First Friday of every month, there is a cool party. All artist owned shops.
Everything Else
This is their traditional hot yoga site, but they have many others. Low cost or donation based yoga. www.yogatothepeople.com
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Lillie's Victorian Establishment
13 E 17th StThis is their traditional hot yoga site, but they have many others. Low cost or donation based yoga. www.yogatothepeople.com
Communal Aerial Space. Rooms also available for rent on longer term basis.
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The Muse
32D S 1st StCommunal Aerial Space. Rooms also available for rent on longer term basis.
Want to learn aerial? Or are you a pro? Doesn't matter, this is still the place to go. Or check a show. Either way, you're guaranteed some coolness.
Circus Warehouse
53-21 Vernon BlvdWant to learn aerial? Or are you a pro? Doesn't matter, this is still the place to go. Or check a show. Either way, you're guaranteed some coolness.
They will pickup and deliver your laundry for no extra charge. They are nice, reliable and I've never had a problem. They are also only a half block away.
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Brooklyn Bubble Laundromat
129 Wilson AveThey will pickup and deliver your laundry for no extra charge. They are nice, reliable and I've never had a problem. They are also only a half block away.
Relax and have a picnic, run around the track, play on the many sports courts, workout on the adult jungle gym, skateboard, watch a concert, or bring kids to play. This park is amazing!
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Парк Марии Эрнандес
Knickerbocker AvenueRelax and have a picnic, run around the track, play on the many sports courts, workout on the adult jungle gym, skateboard, watch a concert, or bring kids to play. This park is amazing!
Wanna get some climbing practice in? This is the oldest climbing gym in the city and has great walls for all levels to practice, plus a nice bouldering room. Its on the top floor of the health club.
Manhattan Plaza Health Club
482 W 43rd StWanna get some climbing practice in? This is the oldest climbing gym in the city and has great walls for all levels to practice, plus a nice bouldering room. Its on the top floor of the health club.
Arts & Culture
Prix fixe dinner, wine and cocktails, and the classiest jazz and burlesque in the city. Reservations required. Try to get a night with Brian Newman if you still can.
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Duane Park
3836 166 Duane StPrix fixe dinner, wine and cocktails, and the classiest jazz and burlesque in the city. Reservations required. Try to get a night with Brian Newman if you still can.
Original burlesque scene. Reopening soon with aerial capabilities. Check the address...
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The Slipper Room
167 Orchard StOriginal burlesque scene. Reopening soon with aerial capabilities. Check the address...
A functioning metal working shop that doubles as an event space. Bldg 61. This is also the home of the Gowanus Circus.
55 9th St
55 9th StreetA functioning metal working shop that doubles as an event space. Bldg 61. This is also the home of the Gowanus Circus.
Best way to see a movie in the city. Small selection of quality films with a corresponding drink and food menu served while you watch. Great date spot! Buy tickets before you go, it sells out.
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136 Metropolitan Ave
136 Metropolitan AvenueBest way to see a movie in the city. Small selection of quality films with a corresponding drink and food menu served while you watch. Great date spot! Buy tickets before you go, it sells out.
The truest kabarette in the city and one of the last places to see real and new talent in a gorgeous space. There is a lake inside. Seriously. Plus on some nights you might even see me perform!
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Galapagos Art Space
16 Main StThe truest kabarette in the city and one of the last places to see real and new talent in a gorgeous space. There is a lake inside. Seriously. Plus on some nights you might even see me perform!
One of the best shows to play in NYC has only til November to see it before they close. Check it out, it's worth it, I promise. Be prepared to stand, dance, and maybe get wet.
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Daryl Roth Theatre
101 E 15th StOne of the best shows to play in NYC has only til November to see it before they close. Check it out, it's worth it, I promise. Be prepared to stand, dance, and maybe get wet.
I have it on good authority that this is one of the only places to check out actually good, new and emerging musical talent. If you're looking for the cool brooklyn bands...start here.
Death By Audio
I have it on good authority that this is one of the only places to check out actually good, new and emerging musical talent. If you're looking for the cool brooklyn bands...start here.
Essentials
24 Hour Organic Grocery. Gluten free and veggie friendly and right off the L train stop when you need food after a night out.
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Hana Natural Corporation
24 Hour Organic Grocery. Gluten free and veggie friendly and right off the L train stop when you need food after a night out.
Sightseeing
While I'm not sure what there is in Staten Island, this Ferry ride takes you right past the statue of Liberty for free. And Ferry rides are fun.
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Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryWhile I'm not sure what there is in Staten Island, this Ferry ride takes you right past the statue of Liberty for free. And Ferry rides are fun.
Beach 92nd Street
Beach 92nd StreetThis is where the surfers go. Great beach not too far from the city.
Very clean beach, never too crowded. A little longer commute, but worth it. One part is nude at the very end, the rest is family friendly. Google for directions.
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Пляж Роберта Мозеса штатного парка
Robert Moses CausewayVery clean beach, never too crowded. A little longer commute, but worth it. One part is nude at the very end, the rest is family friendly. Google for directions.
Take the downtown 6 train past the last stop as it turns around to go back uptown and see the beautifully preserved, but abandoned City Hall station (built in 1904).
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Brooklyn Bridge City Hall Station
Take the downtown 6 train past the last stop as it turns around to go back uptown and see the beautifully preserved, but abandoned City Hall station (built in 1904).