Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great cocktails and modern asian/american food. One of the liveliest restaurants in the neighborhood
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Talde
8 Erie StGreat cocktails and modern asian/american food. One of the liveliest restaurants in the neighborhood
The owner, Olivier, is a great guy and the vibe is very French bistro. Note they only take cash or Amex.
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Olivier Bistro
469 4th AveThe owner, Olivier, is a great guy and the vibe is very French bistro. Note they only take cash or Amex.
There are a lot of great Italian restaurants in the neighborhood but the cavatelli with broccoli rabe here is just amazing.
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Provini
1302 8th AveThere are a lot of great Italian restaurants in the neighborhood but the cavatelli with broccoli rabe here is just amazing.
Spectacular, if a bit pricey for Mexican. Zarape de pato is a must try. If you can handle spice, try the croquetas de jaiba too.
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Fonda
434 7th AveSpectacular, if a bit pricey for Mexican. Zarape de pato is a must try. If you can handle spice, try the croquetas de jaiba too.
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
439 3rd AveCharming, quiet spot for homemade pies
Great bakery and coffee shop, try the pain au chocolat aux amandes
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Colson Patisserie
374 9th StGreat bakery and coffee shop, try the pain au chocolat aux amandes
Easy to miss when walking by but look out for it because it’s worth a stop in for a sweet treat or for weekend brunch. Popular with young families.
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Du Jour Bakery
365 5th AveEasy to miss when walking by but look out for it because it’s worth a stop in for a sweet treat or for weekend brunch. Popular with young families.
Drinks & Nightlife
Analog Brooklyn
177 2nd AvenueRegarded to have one of the best sound systems in NYC
Check out the schedule for a variety of events such as club nights (The Rub is always fun), comedy, art and shows.
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The Bell House
149 7th StCheck out the schedule for a variety of events such as club nights (The Rub is always fun), comedy, art and shows.
Barbès
376 9th StLocal bar that offers nightly live music.
Parks & Nature
It's a beautiful park designed by the same architect as Central Park, Manhattan.
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Ipharki yeProspect
It's a beautiful park designed by the same architect as Central Park, Manhattan.
Good to combine with a visit to Prospect Park or the Brooklyn Museum.
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Botanic Garden station
Good to combine with a visit to Prospect Park or the Brooklyn Museum.
Arts & Culture
Great to combine with a walk to Prospect Park as close by. Often have very current fashion and urban themed exhibitions.
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyGreat to combine with a walk to Prospect Park as close by. Often have very current fashion and urban themed exhibitions.
Essentials
Fancier supermarket with artisanal products and small but decent fish and meat counters.
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Union Market
240 E Houston StFancier supermarket with artisanal products and small but decent fish and meat counters.