Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveHealth Food, Organic, and Gourmet Grocery
Larger grocery store with variety and affordable prices
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Pioneer Supermarkets
191-199 Parkside AveLarger grocery store with variety and affordable prices
organic groceries, freshly made sandwiches, breakfast platters
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Brooklyn's Natural Deli
2126-2130 Caton Aveorganic groceries, freshly made sandwiches, breakfast platters
Now called "FLATBUSH MARKET" A Fruit and Vegetable market with basic groceries and provisions. Open 24 hours a day and very affordable!
Susie Farm Grocery
752 Flatbush AveNow called "FLATBUSH MARKET" A Fruit and Vegetable market with basic groceries and provisions. Open 24 hours a day and very affordable!
Pharmacy and convenience store stocked with health and beauty products.
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Duane Reade
1517 Cortelyou RdPharmacy and convenience store stocked with health and beauty products.
Food Scene
Nearby tea and coffee shop that serves lovingly-prepared meals in a nice ambience! Bustling spot, has wi-fi, great for brunch! Back yard seating when the weather is nice!
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Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveNearby tea and coffee shop that serves lovingly-prepared meals in a nice ambience! Bustling spot, has wi-fi, great for brunch! Back yard seating when the weather is nice!
Good for ordering in, they deliver delicious Indian food quickly right to the door!
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King of Tandoor
600 Flatbush AveGood for ordering in, they deliver delicious Indian food quickly right to the door!
Fabulous pan-asian inspired vegetarian cuisine. Nice ambience for dining in, and great delivery service for ordering for staying in.
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Dao Palate
329 Flatbush AveFabulous pan-asian inspired vegetarian cuisine. Nice ambience for dining in, and great delivery service for ordering for staying in.
Caribbean classics like jerk chicken & tropical cocktails are on offer at this neighborhood spot. The Shark n' Stormy's & Sugarcane lemonade and mango margaritas are awesome. Sunday brunch offers the jerk chicken and waffles option, but it's hard to go wrong with anything here!
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MangoSeed
755 Flatbush AveCaribbean classics like jerk chicken & tropical cocktails are on offer at this neighborhood spot. The Shark n' Stormy's & Sugarcane lemonade and mango margaritas are awesome. Sunday brunch offers the jerk chicken and waffles option, but it's hard to go wrong with anything here!
Tiny spot for hand scooped vegan ice cream and hot ital buffet (vegan Caribbean food!)
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Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
624 Flatbush AveTiny spot for hand scooped vegan ice cream and hot ital buffet (vegan Caribbean food!)
J & J Delicious Cakes
664 Flatbush AveDelicious cupcakes and gelato!
This incredible restaurant utilizes produce grown on-site for completely unique, vegetable-centric dishes. On the ever-changing menu you’ll find share-ables inspired by a variety of cuisines, like a Thai soup made with summer squash, English pea falafel, and an Italian-style pastrami carpaccio accented with basil plucked straight from the backyard.
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Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveThis incredible restaurant utilizes produce grown on-site for completely unique, vegetable-centric dishes. On the ever-changing menu you’ll find share-ables inspired by a variety of cuisines, like a Thai soup made with summer squash, English pea falafel, and an Italian-style pastrami carpaccio accented with basil plucked straight from the backyard.
Offers colorful global dishes inspired by everywhere from Scandinavia to East Asia. Order from a selection of shareable, seasonal plates, like perfectly charred octopus with morcilla in a tomatillo sauce, and a paella-esque crispy rice with clams and shiso. Don’t miss out on the fried muffins, served hot and sprinkled with salt!
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Camperdown Elm
441 7th AveOffers colorful global dishes inspired by everywhere from Scandinavia to East Asia. Order from a selection of shareable, seasonal plates, like perfectly charred octopus with morcilla in a tomatillo sauce, and a paella-esque crispy rice with clams and shiso. Don’t miss out on the fried muffins, served hot and sprinkled with salt!
If you’re looking for a date spot that’s romantic without being over-the-top, Faun is it. This charming Italian spot is home to a tree-shaded backyard where you can enjoy fresh pastas, like bone marrow cappelletti and Swiss chard and ricotta ravioli, along with other local ingredient-focused dishes.
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Faun
606 Vanderbilt AveIf you’re looking for a date spot that’s romantic without being over-the-top, Faun is it. This charming Italian spot is home to a tree-shaded backyard where you can enjoy fresh pastas, like bone marrow cappelletti and Swiss chard and ricotta ravioli, along with other local ingredient-focused dishes.
Great farm-to-table food! With a menu fueled by house-milled grains sourced from upstate New York, Gristmill offers all types of starch-based dishes enhanced with local meats and vegetables.
Gristmill
289 5th AvenueGreat farm-to-table food! With a menu fueled by house-milled grains sourced from upstate New York, Gristmill offers all types of starch-based dishes enhanced with local meats and vegetables.
Arts & Culture
Incredible permanent collection, and perpetually phenomenal seasonal exhibits of thought-provoking global art. Check out great events like Target First Saturdays as well!
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyIncredible permanent collection, and perpetually phenomenal seasonal exhibits of thought-provoking global art. Check out great events like Target First Saturdays as well!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful 52-acre botanic garden in walking distance. Explore rose gardens, cherry blossom trees, rainforest arboretums, and more!
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveBeautiful 52-acre botanic garden in walking distance. Explore rose gardens, cherry blossom trees, rainforest arboretums, and more!
Ipharki yeProspect
Everything Else
Each year, approximately one million people walk through Central Library's majestic 50-foot high entryway. It contains over one million cataloged books, magazines, and multimedia materials!
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Brooklyn Public Library
Each year, approximately one million people walk through Central Library's majestic 50-foot high entryway. It contains over one million cataloged books, magazines, and multimedia materials!
Hot Yoga, Pilates & Wellness studio - a welcoming space for health and healing where every body belongs.
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Yoga Tribe Brooklyn
1120 Washington AveHot Yoga, Pilates & Wellness studio - a welcoming space for health and healing where every body belongs.
Incredible healing sanctuary! ~Reiki, Acupuncture, Massage Tarot, Flower Essence, Crystals, Energy Healing
MINKA brooklyn
105 Washington AveIncredible healing sanctuary! ~Reiki, Acupuncture, Massage Tarot, Flower Essence, Crystals, Energy Healing
Entertainment & Activities
The Prospect Park Zoo is a 12-acre zoo in walking distance of our home located off Flatbush Avenue on the eastern side of Prospect Park. Also check out the carousel!
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Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveThe Prospect Park Zoo is a 12-acre zoo in walking distance of our home located off Flatbush Avenue on the eastern side of Prospect Park. Also check out the carousel!
Activity center hosting seasonal & year-round activities from boating to a public roller skating that features a spectacular 16,000 sq. ft. covered rink overlooking Prospect Park Lake.
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I-LeFrak Center ku Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrActivity center hosting seasonal & year-round activities from boating to a public roller skating that features a spectacular 16,000 sq. ft. covered rink overlooking Prospect Park Lake.
Makeup Bar meets Nail Lounge meets Spa meets Cocktails~ a modern pampering experience in a unique and inviting environment! Clients sip on their choice of complimentary beverages while being pampered. Massage, Facial and Makeup services under one roof
Molas Boutique Spa
Makeup Bar meets Nail Lounge meets Spa meets Cocktails~ a modern pampering experience in a unique and inviting environment! Clients sip on their choice of complimentary beverages while being pampered. Massage, Facial and Makeup services under one roof
Drinks & Nightlife
Rustic-chic bar with burgers & select sandwiches, plus whiskey flights & ample rotating craft beers.
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Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveRustic-chic bar with burgers & select sandwiches, plus whiskey flights & ample rotating craft beers.