Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great Indonesian Restaurant very close by with amazing food and a charming atmosphere
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Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveGreat Indonesian Restaurant very close by with amazing food and a charming atmosphere
Crema BK
182 Driggs AveNeighborhood Coffee Spot with relaxed atmosphere
Small outpost of a great coffee house (the original is in Williamsburg on your way to the L train)
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Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveSmall outpost of a great coffee house (the original is in Williamsburg on your way to the L train)
One of our favorite Mexican restaurants. Not truly authentic by any stretch but that doesn't matter when the food is this good (and drinks) get anything with the "crack sauce"
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Calexico
645 Manhattan AveOne of our favorite Mexican restaurants. Not truly authentic by any stretch but that doesn't matter when the food is this good (and drinks) get anything with the "crack sauce"
This is the listing for one in the East Village, but there's actually a brand new one right here in Greenpoint, directly across from Calexico. The best Western Chinese noodles you'll ever have
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Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayThis is the listing for one in the East Village, but there's actually a brand new one right here in Greenpoint, directly across from Calexico. The best Western Chinese noodles you'll ever have
Hands down, the best pizza around. Go early because you will have to wait for a table but it's definitely worth it
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Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveHands down, the best pizza around. Go early because you will have to wait for a table but it's definitely worth it
Once again, expect a wait but it's worth it. Don't be intimidated by the burger. It's amazing. And so are the pancakes if you brave the line at brunch
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveOnce again, expect a wait but it's worth it. Don't be intimidated by the burger. It's amazing. And so are the pancakes if you brave the line at brunch
Our favorite Thai in the area. Definitely a step up from the generic Thai you get almost everywhere else
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SriPraPhai
176 North 9th StreetOur favorite Thai in the area. Definitely a step up from the generic Thai you get almost everywhere else
Ok. Not exactly in the neighborhood but if you like Indian food, definitely worth the trip into Manhattan. Go for the lunch buffet or just order off the menu and forget what you know about Indian food
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Chennai Garden by Tiffin Wallah
127 E 28th StOk. Not exactly in the neighborhood but if you like Indian food, definitely worth the trip into Manhattan. Go for the lunch buffet or just order off the menu and forget what you know about Indian food
You're staying in an historically Polish neighborhood so why not try some Borscht in a bread bowl or a sampler plate of kielbasa, pierogies, stuffed cabbage and bigos?
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Karczma
136 Greenpoint AveYou're staying in an historically Polish neighborhood so why not try some Borscht in a bread bowl or a sampler plate of kielbasa, pierogies, stuffed cabbage and bigos?
Another great (and dirt cheap) Polish place. Try the Hungarian Pancake if you really only want to eat one meal all day.
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Lomzynianka Restaurant
Another great (and dirt cheap) Polish place. Try the Hungarian Pancake if you really only want to eat one meal all day.
One of the best coffee spots around (and filming location from 'Girls') They roast their own beans and make one of the best Flat Whites in the area.
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Café Grumpy - Greenpoint
193 Meserole AveOne of the best coffee spots around (and filming location from 'Girls') They roast their own beans and make one of the best Flat Whites in the area.
Brooklyn outpost of the Aussie coffee chain. Hands down, some of the best coffee you'll find around the city
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Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StBrooklyn outpost of the Aussie coffee chain. Hands down, some of the best coffee you'll find around the city
Again, it's a trip to get to, but this is where you go for some of the best, most authentic Vietnamese in the city. Bonus points for the crazy location
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Bunker Vietnamese
99 Scott AveAgain, it's a trip to get to, but this is where you go for some of the best, most authentic Vietnamese in the city. Bonus points for the crazy location
We prefer Paulie Gee's but Roberta's is some damn great pizza and interesting vegetable dishes. Cool atmosphere with gardens, rooftop gardens and even an in-house radio station. About 20minutes away
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Roberta's
261 Moore StWe prefer Paulie Gee's but Roberta's is some damn great pizza and interesting vegetable dishes. Cool atmosphere with gardens, rooftop gardens and even an in-house radio station. About 20minutes away
Some of the best ramen you will ever have. Worth the trip into the city, even if just for dinner
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Ippudo NY
65 4th AveSome of the best ramen you will ever have. Worth the trip into the city, even if just for dinner
Brick and mortar store for some amazing artisanal ice cream
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveBrick and mortar store for some amazing artisanal ice cream
During the warmer months everyone and their mother comes here to eat from locally owned restaurants. It's crazy but well worth the experience
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveDuring the warmer months everyone and their mother comes here to eat from locally owned restaurants. It's crazy but well worth the experience
Very close by Korean place with a charming atmosphere
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Little Dokebi
85 Driggs AveVery close by Korean place with a charming atmosphere
Fantastic seafood prepared to eat at the counter or to take home to cook
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Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
114 Nassau AveFantastic seafood prepared to eat at the counter or to take home to cook
Beaner Bar
447 Graham AveGreat Coffee on the way to the subway
The Blue Stove
415 Graham AveFantastic bakery with good coffee near the subway
Lare night Shanghai style noodle bar (open til 6:00 AM. Need we say more?
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M Noodle Shop
549 Metropolitan AvenueLare night Shanghai style noodle bar (open til 6:00 AM. Need we say more?
Ivan Ramen
25 Clinton StWorld Famous Ramen chef. Highly recommended
Once the stomping grounds of Anthony Bourdain, they serve a damn good steak that's not nearly as expensive as you'd expect
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Brasserie Les Halles
411 Park Avenue SouthOnce the stomping grounds of Anthony Bourdain, they serve a damn good steak that's not nearly as expensive as you'd expect
A quintessential Brooklyn steakhouse. Not exactly cheap but worth it for the experience alone
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayA quintessential Brooklyn steakhouse. Not exactly cheap but worth it for the experience alone
OLD SCHOOL Brooklyn Italian resto. LIke stepping into another time. Food is good, but you go for the atmosphere
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Bamonte's
32 Withers StOLD SCHOOL Brooklyn Italian resto. LIke stepping into another time. Food is good, but you go for the atmosphere
Another quintessential NYC experience. Great for Sunday mornings to get bagels and cream cheese and one of their many smoked fishes
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Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StAnother quintessential NYC experience. Great for Sunday mornings to get bagels and cream cheese and one of their many smoked fishes
Montreal meets New York and does a damn good job at it. Smoked meat and poutine will not do you wrong (the original is in Boerum Hill, BK)
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Mile End Deli
97a Bond StMontreal meets New York and does a damn good job at it. Smoked meat and poutine will not do you wrong (the original is in Boerum Hill, BK)
If you're craving something different and love real deal Chinese food, start here and then explore the rest of the area. It's a hike to get here but well worth it. Come hungry
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Golden Shopping Mall
41-28 Main StIf you're craving something different and love real deal Chinese food, start here and then explore the rest of the area. It's a hike to get here but well worth it. Come hungry
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StFried Chicken and Pie. Nuff said
The best Chicken and Waffles (and biscuits) north of the Mason Dixon Line. Open late, too
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Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StThe best Chicken and Waffles (and biscuits) north of the Mason Dixon Line. Open late, too
Exactly what it sounds like. Meatballs in every variety. Fun place and good food (and design your own ice cream sandwiches)
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveExactly what it sounds like. Meatballs in every variety. Fun place and good food (and design your own ice cream sandwiches)
Fair enough, it's not in Brooklyn. but they are really the best bagels in NYC and that's saying a lot
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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-05 BroadwayFair enough, it's not in Brooklyn. but they are really the best bagels in NYC and that's saying a lot
Quaint French cafe that really does feel like you're in Marseilles or something like that. Great for brunch, especially if it's warm enough for the back patio
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Le Gamin
108 Franklin StQuaint French cafe that really does feel like you're in Marseilles or something like that. Great for brunch, especially if it's warm enough for the back patio
One of our favorite local cafes serving possibly one of the best brunches you'll find
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Anella
222 Franklin StOne of our favorite local cafes serving possibly one of the best brunches you'll find
Best old-school cake donuts around. Grab a spot at the counter and go back in time. The locals will chat you up about EVERYTHING. Also, great bagel sandwiches. Cheap.
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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveBest old-school cake donuts around. Grab a spot at the counter and go back in time. The locals will chat you up about EVERYTHING. Also, great bagel sandwiches. Cheap.
A classic bodega, this one features the BEST falafel pita I have ever had in my life. Oh, and it's only $3.50. Get the hot sauce and don't look back.
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God Bless USA Deli
818 Manhattan AveA classic bodega, this one features the BEST falafel pita I have ever had in my life. Oh, and it's only $3.50. Get the hot sauce and don't look back.
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveGreat (mostly outdoor) BBQ
Konditori
114 Smith StGreat Swedish style coffee shop with tasty pastries
Carmine's Pizzeria
358 Graham AveDelicious Italian food with excellent slices
Everything Else
One of the best parks in Brooklyn with lots of shaded benches, trees, squirrels, and a Sunday Farmer's Market (that's inside the Lutheran Church during Winter Months)
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Msgr. McGolrick Park
Nassau AvenueOne of the best parks in Brooklyn with lots of shaded benches, trees, squirrels, and a Sunday Farmer's Market (that's inside the Lutheran Church during Winter Months)
Great gym facilities with free day passes if you tell them you're thinking of joining
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Greenpoint YMCA
99 Meserole AveGreat gym facilities with free day passes if you tell them you're thinking of joining
People watching at its best. Come here to lie in the sun, watch kickball, run the track or the Saturday Farmer's Market
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StPeople watching at its best. Come here to lie in the sun, watch kickball, run the track or the Saturday Farmer's Market
Shopping
Amazing neighborhood bookstore with great staff recommendations
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WORD
29 Newark AveAmazing neighborhood bookstore with great staff recommendations
New York outpost of the London based record store and label that will have whatever it is you're looking for on vinyl (and shows, coffee, books, etc...)
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Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StNew York outpost of the London based record store and label that will have whatever it is you're looking for on vinyl (and shows, coffee, books, etc...)
Great, stylish clothes store conveniently located on the way to the L train
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Alter
140 Franklin StGreat, stylish clothes store conveniently located on the way to the L train
Another great clothes and accessory shop for guys and girls. This is one of 2, with the other being on Bedford Ave. Highly recommended
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IGWT NYC - Greenpoint
70 Greenpoint AveAnother great clothes and accessory shop for guys and girls. This is one of 2, with the other being on Bedford Ave. Highly recommended
Huge, very popular vintage store right off McCarren Park
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Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StHuge, very popular vintage store right off McCarren Park
Co-op 87 Records
87 Guernsey StAnother great local record store
Closest of many branches of a popular clothing store (hit or miss but usually you'll find some cool stuff on the sale rack)
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Brooklyn Industries
206 5th AveClosest of many branches of a popular clothing store (hit or miss but usually you'll find some cool stuff on the sale rack)
The biggest (and some might argue the best) book store in New York. 18 miles of books on their shelves
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The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayThe biggest (and some might argue the best) book store in New York. 18 miles of books on their shelves
"Disco Rite-Aid", as we call it. Like a regular Rite-Aid, but with a little more pizazz. (HINT: walk in and look up)
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Rite Aid
50-15 Roosevelt Ave"Disco Rite-Aid", as we call it. Like a regular Rite-Aid, but with a little more pizazz. (HINT: walk in and look up)
Arts & Culture
Seasonal outpost of the top rated tourist attraction in NYC, only minutes away (Relocates to Crown Heights during the winter months)
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Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg
50 Kent AvenueSeasonal outpost of the top rated tourist attraction in NYC, only minutes away (Relocates to Crown Heights during the winter months)
Great movie theater that serves food and drink while you're watching your movies. Check out he calendar for brunch or midnight screenings, too
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveGreat movie theater that serves food and drink while you're watching your movies. Check out he calendar for brunch or midnight screenings, too
Weekend craft fair featuring live music and great food (often free)
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Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint AveWeekend craft fair featuring live music and great food (often free)
One of the best music venues around. Check out their website to see what's scheduled. Recommended to buy tickets in advance
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StOne of the best music venues around. Check out their website to see what's scheduled. Recommended to buy tickets in advance
Great Greenpoint music venue. Mostly heavier stuff (think metal) but not always
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Saint Vitus Bar
1120 Manhattan AveGreat Greenpoint music venue. Mostly heavier stuff (think metal) but not always
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetOne of the best of New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Metropolitan
559 Lorimer StOne of the best gay bars around
Nowhere
322 E 14th StAnother favorite gay bar. Way less sceney than what you'll find in Chelsea or Hell's Kitchen
The Palace
206 Nassau AveGreat neighborhood dive bar
One of my favorite bars in all of New York City. Dark pub with great selection of beers and whiskeys. Nice bartenders and sidewalk sitting when it's warm out
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Pencil Factory
Greenpoint AvenueOne of my favorite bars in all of New York City. Dark pub with great selection of beers and whiskeys. Nice bartenders and sidewalk sitting when it's warm out
Great bar with a fireplace for the cold months and a back yard for the warm months. board games, cool decor and friendly bartenders
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Black Rabbit
91 Greenpoint AveGreat bar with a fireplace for the cold months and a back yard for the warm months. board games, cool decor and friendly bartenders
The Richardson
451 Graham AvenueTrendy but cool cocktail bar super close by
Our favorite neighborhood bar. Friendliest bartenders, good food, amazing selection of beers and free popcorn
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One Stop
134 Kingsland AveOur favorite neighborhood bar. Friendliest bartenders, good food, amazing selection of beers and free popcorn
Probably the best whiskey bar in New York (and bonus for a fantastic selection of grilled cheese sandwiches)
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Noorman's Kil
609 Grand StProbably the best whiskey bar in New York (and bonus for a fantastic selection of grilled cheese sandwiches)
Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan AveFree pizza with every drink? yup!
Neighborhood dive with free pizza at 6:00 PM and a free bagel spread on Sunday afternoons
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Mark Bar
1025 Manhattan AvenueNeighborhood dive with free pizza at 6:00 PM and a free bagel spread on Sunday afternoons
A favorite local dive bar with a good selection, great bar food (wings!) and sometimes music in the back room.
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Matchless
557 Manhattan AvenueA favorite local dive bar with a good selection, great bar food (wings!) and sometimes music in the back room.
Fun atmosphere Jamaican (via Brooklyn) cafe with cool outdoor hang out area and great frozen drinks.
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Battery Harris
64 Frost StreetFun atmosphere Jamaican (via Brooklyn) cafe with cool outdoor hang out area and great frozen drinks.
Essentials
Amazing kitchen supply store and butcher. They also offer cooking classes
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The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveAmazing kitchen supply store and butcher. They also offer cooking classes
One of the best cheese and meat (and any other locally made food thing) stores around
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Eastern District
1053 Manhattan AveOne of the best cheese and meat (and any other locally made food thing) stores around
Nice health food grocery store (now serving prepared Indian food from the deli counter) close by.
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Natural Garden
750 Manhattan AveNice health food grocery store (now serving prepared Indian food from the deli counter) close by.
If you like to cook you'll love it here. Spices and herbs and sauces and nuts and grains, and so on and so on from all around the world. and a tea shop upstairs
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Kalustyan's
123 Lexington AveIf you like to cook you'll love it here. Spices and herbs and sauces and nuts and grains, and so on and so on from all around the world. and a tea shop upstairs
Local grocery store. Nothing special but it's very close
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Met Foodmarkets
131 Driggs AveLocal grocery store. Nothing special but it's very close
Sightseeing
Like Central Park but in Brooklyn (and therefore even better)
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Проспект Парк
Like Central Park but in Brooklyn (and therefore even better)