Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Kiki's
130 Division StreetGreat American cuisine/southern cooking.
Originally co-owned by Heath Ledger, this is one of the best restaurants in town. Be sure to get here early or dine during the day to avoid the waits.
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveOriginally co-owned by Heath Ledger, this is one of the best restaurants in town. Be sure to get here early or dine during the day to avoid the waits.
Phenomenal pastries and great Counter Culture coffee. In the summer you can sit out back on their patio.
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Charlotte Patisserie
596 Manhattan AvePhenomenal pastries and great Counter Culture coffee. In the summer you can sit out back on their patio.
Essentials
Great produce spot. This is where I do most of my food shopping.
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Rachel's Garden
116 Nassau AveGreat produce spot. This is where I do most of my food shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food, good drinks, and has live music some nights.
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Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueGreat food, good drinks, and has live music some nights.
Great French cuisine. Had a birthday here and the owner and staff were incredibly warm and accommodating.
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Le Gamin
108 Franklin StGreat French cuisine. Had a birthday here and the owner and staff were incredibly warm and accommodating.
Oak & Iron
147 Franklin StGreat drinks. Great atmosphere.
Everything Else
Great for a stroll, a picnic or general people watching.
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGreat for a stroll, a picnic or general people watching.
Traditional polish bakery. Their donuts are famous in NYC.
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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveTraditional polish bakery. Their donuts are famous in NYC.
Iphakamisa Park
Greenpoint AvenueNice little park on the East River.