Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
LARK
1007 Church AveGood Coffee- good for meetings, work, and conversation
Good Thai food- 1 minute walk from apartment.
Lunch Specials, nice atmosphere, good services.
Also good for take-out.
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Am Thai Bistro
1003 Church AveGood Thai food- 1 minute walk from apartment.
Lunch Specials, nice atmosphere, good services.
Also good for take-out.
Outdoor Seating, quality italian food for low price. Delivery is Available
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Piccoli Take Out
157 A Prospect Park SouthwestOutdoor Seating, quality italian food for low price. Delivery is Available
Farm to Table Restaurant, Great Food, Great Service, Unique Atmosphere. Worth the 10-15 minute walk.
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The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdFarm to Table Restaurant, Great Food, Great Service, Unique Atmosphere. Worth the 10-15 minute walk.
Mussel Night Mondays, $1 Oysters Saturday after 2pm, good food and great drinks.
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The Castello Plan
1213 Cortelyou RdMussel Night Mondays, $1 Oysters Saturday after 2pm, good food and great drinks.
The chef is constantly crafting the seasonal menu, and what comes out is such high quality you don't miss Manhattan dining at all. Try anything... and we lately have loved the tea-smoked duck.
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Hunger Pang
1021 Church AveThe chef is constantly crafting the seasonal menu, and what comes out is such high quality you don't miss Manhattan dining at all. Try anything... and we lately have loved the tea-smoked duck.
Buffalo's Famous
773 Coney Island AveAuthentic Buffalo-style wings. Great classic American food.
Great coffee. Decent pastry selection. Has an outdoor astroturf with a kiddie play room that is a nice oasis from the bustle outside. When you leave, the playground is right across the street.
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Elk Cafe
154 Prospect Park SouthwestGreat coffee. Decent pastry selection. Has an outdoor astroturf with a kiddie play room that is a nice oasis from the bustle outside. When you leave, the playground is right across the street.
Incredible Farm-to-Table food. Always busy because it's that great. Enjoy a table inside, or sit at the communal table outside.
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Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdIncredible Farm-to-Table food. Always busy because it's that great. Enjoy a table inside, or sit at the communal table outside.
Great food. Interesting drink selections. And, live music once and a while. A hidden charm.
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Krupa Grocery
231 Prospect Park WestGreat food. Interesting drink selections. And, live music once and a while. A hidden charm.
Great Farmer's Market food on Sundays 8am-3pm.
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Cortelyou Greenmarket
Rugby RoadGreat Farmer's Market food on Sundays 8am-3pm.
Excellent crepes made in the traditionally way. And! They have Gluten-Free options. A little pricey ($7-11), but it's filling... so it's worth it.
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The Fox & The Crepes
1233 Prospect AvenueExcellent crepes made in the traditionally way. And! They have Gluten-Free options. A little pricey ($7-11), but it's filling... so it's worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mixology - Happy Hour After 9:30pm
Delicious unique Brooklyn-themed Pizza
Friendly Staff
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Wheated
905 Church AveMixology - Happy Hour After 9:30pm
Delicious unique Brooklyn-themed Pizza
Friendly Staff
A flower shop in front by day, bar and garden by afternoon/night. Enjoy happy hour here at this neighborhood hangout. Good people, classic Brooklyn whiskey and craft beer love is featured.
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Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdA flower shop in front by day, bar and garden by afternoon/night. Enjoy happy hour here at this neighborhood hangout. Good people, classic Brooklyn whiskey and craft beer love is featured.
Essentials
Health Food Store
Between the B/Q train and Apartment
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Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveHealth Food Store
Between the B/Q train and Apartment
Prefer other grocery stores, but this one is closest. Small organic section, fresh conventional produce. (Suggested: Try Haggen Daas Pomegranite Chocolate Ice Cream Bars)
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C-Town Supermarket
72 Wyckoff AvePrefer other grocery stores, but this one is closest. Small organic section, fresh conventional produce. (Suggested: Try Haggen Daas Pomegranite Chocolate Ice Cream Bars)
Great selection of wines and spirits. They know how to recommend what you would like.
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Juice Box Wine & Spirits
1289 Prospect AveGreat selection of wines and spirits. They know how to recommend what you would like.
Multiple saunas, multiple baths... Korean style - a little cheesy - but SO GOOD. You even can spend the night there for $10 if you want to wake up to spa! Check out their website for free shuttle information from Manhattan.
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King Spa & Sauna
321 Commercial AveMultiple saunas, multiple baths... Korean style - a little cheesy - but SO GOOD. You even can spend the night there for $10 if you want to wake up to spa! Check out their website for free shuttle information from Manhattan.
Shopping
Thriftway Pharmacy
542 Flatbush AvePharmacy for basics
Arts & Culture
Bar Chord
1008 Cortelyou RdBar with Brooklyn Music happening regularly
Parks & Nature
A beautifully maintained garden year-round that calms, amazes, and nurtures year-round. Too, they have fun events here and there!
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveA beautifully maintained garden year-round that calms, amazes, and nurtures year-round. Too, they have fun events here and there!
Entertainment & Activities
Check out free music and dance performances of well-known names from past and present. If you can't get in, enjoy a picnic just outside the official area. www.celebratebrooklyn.com
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Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestCheck out free music and dance performances of well-known names from past and present. If you can't get in, enjoy a picnic just outside the official area. www.celebratebrooklyn.com
Old-Style building that features new movies in big comfy chairs. Can be cold - bring some layers!
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The Pavilion Theater
Old-Style building that features new movies in big comfy chairs. Can be cold - bring some layers!