Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
They serve very delicious and authentic breakfast lunch and dinner at great prices.
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Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant
4108 Farragut RdThey serve very delicious and authentic breakfast lunch and dinner at great prices.
This Ethiopian restaurant is simply delicious and Vegan.
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Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveThis Ethiopian restaurant is simply delicious and Vegan.
They serve Ital (Vegan) caribbean food and pastries. Yum!
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Natural Blend
769A Washington AveThey serve Ital (Vegan) caribbean food and pastries. Yum!
Chef Boris and I are long time friends and he has taken such pains for you to have a unique experience. Great drinks! The back patio is wonderful. Good Vibes. Live DJ.
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Risbo
701 Flatbush AveChef Boris and I are long time friends and he has taken such pains for you to have a unique experience. Great drinks! The back patio is wonderful. Good Vibes. Live DJ.
Bunker Vietnamese
99 Scott AveYum, Yum, Yum...
Marea
240 Central Park SOnyx dining room. Really great prefix menu!
Osaka
270 Court StYummy sushi. Try the Osaka roll.
So hidden and sophisticated, but not stuck up. Just go and be delighted.
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Freemans
Freeman AlleySo hidden and sophisticated, but not stuck up. Just go and be delighted.
Sugarcane
238 Flatbush AveFun, fun, fun. We are here for Sugarcane.
This gem is great for a really nice date night. The patio in the summer is not to be missed. Beautiful.
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La Lanterna di Vittorio
129 MacDougal StThis gem is great for a really nice date night. The patio in the summer is not to be missed. Beautiful.
They serve clean, fresh, healthy, delicious food. Most dishes are steamed. Juices are freshly made. Yum.
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Jus Fishy
555 Flatbush AveThey serve clean, fresh, healthy, delicious food. Most dishes are steamed. Juices are freshly made. Yum.
The vendors in the farmers market are excellent and serve quality products. Peanut butter bars are to die for.
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Down to Earth Park Slope Farmers Market
5th AvenueThe vendors in the farmers market are excellent and serve quality products. Peanut butter bars are to die for.
Drinks & Nightlife
They are great at Brunch. They serve interesting drinks and authentic Caribbean food.
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Footprints Cafe
5814 Clarendon RdThey are great at Brunch. They serve interesting drinks and authentic Caribbean food.
Suede
5610 Clarendon RdAwesome food. Fun beautiful people. Yummy food!
Bembe
81 S 6th StAll dance, no strings, fun, fun, fun.
This bar has theme nights where all come dressed to theme, but if you are not, that's ok too. LGBT friendly. If you violate anyone you will be escorted out.
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueThis bar has theme nights where all come dressed to theme, but if you are not, that's ok too. LGBT friendly. If you violate anyone you will be escorted out.
Parks & Nature
The lake is tranquil, you can't see building while in the park, feels completely enclosed. Live drummers are often in the park free styling on the weekends.
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Ipharki yeProspect
The lake is tranquil, you can't see building while in the park, feels completely enclosed. Live drummers are often in the park free styling on the weekends.
This waterfront park in very tranquil and invigorating. Great walking trail.
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Canarsie Pier
Canarsie Veterans CircleThis waterfront park in very tranquil and invigorating. Great walking trail.
This park has a great trail and it is very large, with a little secret beach.
Canarsie Park Cricket Field 2
9006 Seaview AveThis park has a great trail and it is very large, with a little secret beach.
Arts & Culture
This museum houses wonderful works of art. First Saturdays at the museum are lit!
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyThis museum houses wonderful works of art. First Saturdays at the museum are lit!
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveChildren are born artists.
It's one of the reasons I live in Brooklyn. Master artists and performers are featured at BAM throughout the years. What a treasure.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveIt's one of the reasons I live in Brooklyn. Master artists and performers are featured at BAM throughout the years. What a treasure.
The Met is a good reason to visit New York. I spend many Fridays at the Met. Free or discounted entrance very Friday.
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I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe Met is a good reason to visit New York. I spend many Fridays at the Met. Free or discounted entrance very Friday.
There is a master piece around every corner.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThere is a master piece around every corner.
They house art work by Wangechi Mutu.
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetThey house art work by Wangechi Mutu.
Shopping
They sell unique and quirky afrocentric items. one of my faves.
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Tafari Tribe
275 Flatbush AveThey sell unique and quirky afrocentric items. one of my faves.
Essentials
Drug store, great for toiletries, some groceries and cold drinks. Located 2 blocks from the house.
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Walgreens
2325 Flatbush AveDrug store, great for toiletries, some groceries and cold drinks. Located 2 blocks from the house.
You must bring your own bag, or pay 10 cents for your no frills but nice quality groceries. Great salad kits and nice little fruit section.
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ALDI
528 Gateway DrYou must bring your own bag, or pay 10 cents for your no frills but nice quality groceries. Great salad kits and nice little fruit section.
Getting Around
This is the last stop on the L train, which goes through Williamsburg and Bushwick, Brooklyn. Pay close attention to late night schedules before planning a late night out.
Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy station
This is the last stop on the L train, which goes through Williamsburg and Bushwick, Brooklyn. Pay close attention to late night schedules before planning a late night out.