Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
The closest Grocery Store. Nothing fancy, but you can get all your necessities from beer, snack, sandwiches, to baby wipes. Open pretty late. There is a cat!
17 Lincoln Rd
17 Lincoln RoadThe closest Grocery Store. Nothing fancy, but you can get all your necessities from beer, snack, sandwiches, to baby wipes. Open pretty late. There is a cat!
The closest big supermarket with parking lot. Don't expect upscale atmosphere/Organic produce. (I usually shop at farmer's market, Whole foods/ Trader Joe's on 14th Street in Manhattan)
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Western Beef Supermarket
44 Empire BlvdThe closest big supermarket with parking lot. Don't expect upscale atmosphere/Organic produce. (I usually shop at farmer's market, Whole foods/ Trader Joe's on 14th Street in Manhattan)
24-hour Gourmet Market! Opened early summer of 2013. Bit pricy, but I love this place. Great selection. You can eat-in as well.
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Wholesome Gourmet Market
534 Flatbush Ave24-hour Gourmet Market! Opened early summer of 2013. Bit pricy, but I love this place. Great selection. You can eat-in as well.
Food Scene
Everyone's favorite neighborhood bar. Connected to Mexican/American restaurant. Try their Guacamole! Servers are very friendly.
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Lincoln Tavern
545 Flatbush AveEveryone's favorite neighborhood bar. Connected to Mexican/American restaurant. Try their Guacamole! Servers are very friendly.
My favorite neighborhood Indian Restaurant. Great for Take outs. If you eat-in, enjoy the Bollywood movie! Recommend Chicken Masala.
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King of Tandoor
600 Flatbush AveMy favorite neighborhood Indian Restaurant. Great for Take outs. If you eat-in, enjoy the Bollywood movie! Recommend Chicken Masala.
The Closest Sushi Restaurant. Nothing Fancy. If you want an authentic Japanese food, I recommend GEIDO and TARO Sushi in Prospect Heights. Only one subway stop away (7th Ave Station)
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Sushi Tatsu III
644 Flatbush AveThe Closest Sushi Restaurant. Nothing Fancy. If you want an authentic Japanese food, I recommend GEIDO and TARO Sushi in Prospect Heights. Only one subway stop away (7th Ave Station)
MangoSeed
755 Flatbush AveA bit of walk, but cute restaurant. has backyard
Zen Vegetarian House
773 Flatbush AveAsian + Vegetarian Food.
546 Flatbush Ave
546 Flatbush AvenueNewly opened cute neighborhood cafe. Great competitor to Tip of the tongue!
The Closest Italian restaurant/bar. A little tacky decor,but friendly server, Huge potion, the food is not bad! Live music on Saturday. 4 stars on yelp.
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548 Flatbush Ave
548 Flatbush AvenueThe Closest Italian restaurant/bar. A little tacky decor,but friendly server, Huge potion, the food is not bad! Live music on Saturday. 4 stars on yelp.
Sir D's Lounge
837 Union StLive music. Cool atmosphere. One Stop Subway ride.
My favorite, also the closest cafe from the apartment. Coffee/ Baked goods/Brunch Everything is Delicious. WIFI. Very popular joint.
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Tip of the Tongue
43 Lincoln RoadMy favorite, also the closest cafe from the apartment. Coffee/ Baked goods/Brunch Everything is Delicious. WIFI. Very popular joint.
Great Roti, Potion is great. Ideal for take out. You are in Caribbean Neighborhood, so try local food :-)
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De Hot Pot
1127 Washington AveGreat Roti, Potion is great. Ideal for take out. You are in Caribbean Neighborhood, so try local food :-)
Asian Vegetarian Restaurant I sometimes go to. Spinach Shumai is my favorite.
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Dao Palate
329 Flatbush AveAsian Vegetarian Restaurant I sometimes go to. Spinach Shumai is my favorite.
Food is great. Authentic Japanese Owner. One of the oldest Japanese Restaurant in the area. Atmosphere is casual.
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Geido
331 Flatbush AveFood is great. Authentic Japanese Owner. One of the oldest Japanese Restaurant in the area. Atmosphere is casual.
Great Sushi Place. Very nice place. 1 Stop subway ride. 4 star Yelp Review!
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Taro Sushi
244 Flatbush AveGreat Sushi Place. Very nice place. 1 Stop subway ride. 4 star Yelp Review!
Interesting Ice Creams! They have yummy Thai Food as well. 4.5 Yelp Reviews!
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SkyIce Thai Food & Ice Cream
63 5th AveInteresting Ice Creams! They have yummy Thai Food as well. 4.5 Yelp Reviews!
274 Flatbush Ave
274 Flatbush AvenueReally Cute (Tiny) Crepe & Smoothie place.
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveCute Cafe, One Subway stop away.
Great Breakfast place in Crown Heights! Near Brooklyn Museum
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Milk Bar
620 Vanderbilt AveGreat Breakfast place in Crown Heights! Near Brooklyn Museum
Solid New American food. Friendly service. Slightly pricey, but the quality is good
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606 R&D
606 Vanderbilt AveSolid New American food. Friendly service. Slightly pricey, but the quality is good
Le Gamin
556 Vanderbilt AvenueFrench! Great Brunch Place.
The closest popular Ramen Joint! Fried Chicken, Ramen, Pork buns... All delicious!
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Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveThe closest popular Ramen Joint! Fried Chicken, Ramen, Pork buns... All delicious!
Just Opened in 2015! American Restaurant/Bar MUST DO:
$1 Oyster Happy Hour This place is a gem!
504 Flatbush Ave
504 Flatbush AvenueJust Opened in 2015! American Restaurant/Bar MUST DO:
$1 Oyster Happy Hour This place is a gem!
Burger Mexicano
545 Flatbush AveCute Burger Joint! opened in 2015
Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveHighly Rated Brunch place in the area. Free Wifi
Jus Fishy
555 Flatbush Avegood for take out. Service is a bit slow, but tasty!
Ix Restaurant Food Coffee & Cacao
43 Lincoln RdShopping
The Closest Drug Store. ( For more options, please go to Duane Reade on Flatbush Ave & Parkside Ave.)
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Thriftway Pharmacy
542 Flatbush AveThe Closest Drug Store. ( For more options, please go to Duane Reade on Flatbush Ave & Parkside Ave.)
Beacon's Closet Park Slope
92 5th AveCute second hand store!
Everything Else
37 Lincoln Rd
37 Lincoln RoadThe closest laundromat. Opens till 8pm They will change your bills to coins!
Wide selections, Right by the farmer's market and Brooklyn Museum. Walk towards 7th Avenue, there are many restaurants.
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Brooklyn Public Library
Wide selections, Right by the farmer's market and Brooklyn Museum. Walk towards 7th Avenue, there are many restaurants.
2 easy subway stop to Barclays Center! A Huge Shopping Mall near by.
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I-Center ye-Barclays
620 Atlantic Ave2 easy subway stop to Barclays Center! A Huge Shopping Mall near by.
Cinnamon Girl
277 Nostrand Ave.Cute Bakery, just opened in 2015.
Sightseeing
A must visit during Spring - Fall!!
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveA must visit during Spring - Fall!!
Don't forget to walk in the prospect park. I personally like it better than Central Park. Not as overwhelmingly big. Takes about 45 min to walk around the whole park.
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Prospect Park Laundromat
152 Prospect Park SouthwestDon't forget to walk in the prospect park. I personally like it better than Central Park. Not as overwhelmingly big. Takes about 45 min to walk around the whole park.
Don't forget to check out the farmer's market, Brooklyn Museum, and Library near by!
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Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueDon't forget to check out the farmer's market, Brooklyn Museum, and Library near by!
neighborhood with lots of cute shops, cafes, and restaurant. Walk around 7th Ave and 5th Ave!
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern Pkwyneighborhood with lots of cute shops, cafes, and restaurant. Walk around 7th Ave and 5th Ave!
Entertainment & Activities
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveWalking distance!
Drinks & Nightlife
Just Opened in 2015!! My favorite Bar in the area. The rood is great, too!
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Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveJust Opened in 2015!! My favorite Bar in the area. The rood is great, too!