Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
A world-class museum just steps away from my house! If you're in town at the beginning of the month, definitely check out free First Saturdays - it sometimes feels like all of Brooklyn is there.
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyA world-class museum just steps away from my house! If you're in town at the beginning of the month, definitely check out free First Saturdays - it sometimes feels like all of Brooklyn is there.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveFun for kids of all ages!
Everything the arts has to offer - music, dance, theatre, films - just one subway stop away. Go to BAM.org to get tickets after you book your stay!
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BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlEverything the arts has to offer - music, dance, theatre, films - just one subway stop away. Go to BAM.org to get tickets after you book your stay!
Five Myles
558 St Johns PlA cool, local gallery space.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful oasis in the middle of the city.
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Botanic Garden station
A beautiful oasis in the middle of the city.
One of Olmstead and Vaux's gems. During good weather there's something for everyone.
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Ipharki yeProspect
One of Olmstead and Vaux's gems. During good weather there's something for everyone.
Unparalleled views of downtown Manhattan, and lots of fun stuff to do.
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Iparke ye-Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman StUnparalleled views of downtown Manhattan, and lots of fun stuff to do.
Food Scene
Probably my favorite neighborhood restaurant - the chef and owner takes care of everyone, and there is a lovely back garden open in warm weather.
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Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveProbably my favorite neighborhood restaurant - the chef and owner takes care of everyone, and there is a lovely back garden open in warm weather.
Great coffee and croissants, scones and sandwiches. They also have a live music night twice a month.
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Breukelen Coffee House
764 Franklin AveGreat coffee and croissants, scones and sandwiches. They also have a live music night twice a month.
Another great coffee and breakfast spot, conveniently on the way to the subway.
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The Pulp & The Bean
809 Franklin AvenueAnother great coffee and breakfast spot, conveniently on the way to the subway.
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveAmong the best Mexican food in New York City!
Solid Thai food, very affordable, great delivery service.
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Sweet Basil
670 Franklin AveSolid Thai food, very affordable, great delivery service.
Tom’s
782 Washington AveA classic New York diner - great for Sunday brunch.
Delicious fruit and vegetable smoothies, and other vegeterian fare (soups, burritos, etc.).
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Veggies Natural Juice Bar
785 Franklin AveDelicious fruit and vegetable smoothies, and other vegeterian fare (soups, burritos, etc.).
Amazing brick oven pizza, salads, and a fun atmosphere.
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveAmazing brick oven pizza, salads, and a fun atmosphere.
Fabulous food, cool atmosphere, raw oyster bar, outdoor seating - a great neighborhood spot.
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Mayfield
688 Franklin AveFabulous food, cool atmosphere, raw oyster bar, outdoor seating - a great neighborhood spot.
Good neighborhood pizza place - nothing fancy - eat in, take out or call for delivery.
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Rosco's Pizza
685 Franklin AvenueGood neighborhood pizza place - nothing fancy - eat in, take out or call for delivery.
A good diner alternative when the line for Tom's is around the corner! Good, basic food, open 24 hours.
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Neptune Diner II
699 Classon AveA good diner alternative when the line for Tom's is around the corner! Good, basic food, open 24 hours.
Good Indian food, a favorite option for those nights you don't have energy to cook and love delivery!
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Bombay Masala
678 Franklin AvenueGood Indian food, a favorite option for those nights you don't have energy to cook and love delivery!
West Indian-inspired dishes, great drinks, fun atmosphere.
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Glady's
788 Franklin AveWest Indian-inspired dishes, great drinks, fun atmosphere.
A lovely place to enjoy a coffee inside or outside, great sandwiches if you're there during the day.
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Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveA lovely place to enjoy a coffee inside or outside, great sandwiches if you're there during the day.
Boisterous but a little less crowded than places on Franklin Avenue - Cajun food and great drinks with a backyard patio.
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Catfish
1433 Bedford AveBoisterous but a little less crowded than places on Franklin Avenue - Cajun food and great drinks with a backyard patio.
Delicious Italian food featuring fresh, handmade pasta and to-die-for risotto.
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Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveDelicious Italian food featuring fresh, handmade pasta and to-die-for risotto.
A great combination of French and Senegalese, a very low-key, cool vibe, and less crowded than spots on Franklin Avenue. One of my go-to favorites!
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Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveA great combination of French and Senegalese, a very low-key, cool vibe, and less crowded than spots on Franklin Avenue. One of my go-to favorites!
One of the newer additions to the Franklin Avenue restaurant scene, a twist on classic Italian fare.
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Pacifico's Fine Foods
798 Franklin AvenueOne of the newer additions to the Franklin Avenue restaurant scene, a twist on classic Italian fare.
A great take out spot for burritos, tacos, quesadillas, etc. - they also deliver.
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El Barrio Burritos
796A Franklin AveA great take out spot for burritos, tacos, quesadillas, etc. - they also deliver.
One of the newer additions to Franklin Avenue - year-round summertime seafood in a casual spot.
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The Crabby Shack
613 Franklin AveOne of the newer additions to Franklin Avenue - year-round summertime seafood in a casual spot.
Ital Kitchen
1032 Union StGood neighborhood vegetarian/vegan option.
A new spot on Franklin featuring Korean-style "fusion" steamed buns.
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Bunsmith
789 Franklin AveA new spot on Franklin featuring Korean-style "fusion" steamed buns.
Domo Taco
733 Franklin AveMore Asian fusion on Franklin Ave!
Neighborhood beer hall, with lots of food vendors - a great place for a group to have multiple dining options!
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BERG'N
899 Bergen StNeighborhood beer hall, with lots of food vendors - a great place for a group to have multiple dining options!
Right around the corner from my house, and on your way to the subway - great for breakfast on the go, or to sit for a few minutes before starting your day.
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Bagel Pub
287 9th StRight around the corner from my house, and on your way to the subway - great for breakfast on the go, or to sit for a few minutes before starting your day.
Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveOne of the hottest spots in Brooklyn!
James
605 Carlton AveA great spot for a special night out.
AMAZING small-batch ice cream - totally worth the walk!
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveAMAZING small-batch ice cream - totally worth the walk!
Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlA great spot with lots of vegetarian options.
BKW by Brooklyn Winery
747 Franklin AvenueA great spot for wine lovers.
Good local spot for breakfast-dinner, just renovated and added a full bar.
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RIO Kitchen & Wine
619 St Johns PlGood local spot for breakfast-dinner, just renovated and added a full bar.
Silver Rice
638 Park PlSushi!
Just a short walk from BAM, this is where people from all over Brooklyn intersect. Oh, and they have the world's BEST cheesecake!
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Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
386 Flatbush Ave ExtJust a short walk from BAM, this is where people from all over Brooklyn intersect. Oh, and they have the world's BEST cheesecake!
Drinks & Nightlife
A hopping drinking spot, with an outdoor beer garden and connected to Dutch Boy Burger. They host monthly reading nights and other neighborhood events.
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Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlA hopping drinking spot, with an outdoor beer garden and connected to Dutch Boy Burger. They host monthly reading nights and other neighborhood events.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveCool local bar, good sandwiches and sides.
One of the newer additions to Franklin Avenue, a mood-filled lounge right around the corner!
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Drink
768 Franklin AveOne of the newer additions to Franklin Avenue, a mood-filled lounge right around the corner!
Everything Else
Brooklyn Public Library
A great, centrally located resource.
Wino(t)
796 Franklin AveA lovely local wine shop, open late most nights.
Chase Bank
726 Grand StLocal branch with 24-hour ATM.
Shopping
Park Delicatessen
722 Classon AveVery eclectic!
Essentials
A neighborhood fixture for decades, almost any groceries you need during your stay can be found here. Tony, the owner, also runs the Pulp and Bean coffee shop next door.
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Bob & Betty's Food Market
805 Franklin AveA neighborhood fixture for decades, almost any groceries you need during your stay can be found here. Tony, the owner, also runs the Pulp and Bean coffee shop next door.
This market is on the corner of my block, is open 24 hours a day, has a decent selection despite the small space - what else can you ask for?
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Nam's Fruit Market
769 Franklin AveThis market is on the corner of my block, is open 24 hours a day, has a decent selection despite the small space - what else can you ask for?
Capital One Bank
341 Eastern Pkwy