Food scene
Great for brunch, dinner, coffee, you name it ! They have a very nice space outside in the summer.
They have a mix of healthy food and nice coffees and cocktails (the grilled brussel sprouts and ricotta are 👌). I'd recommend making a reservation on weekends
BABA on Withers
Great for brunch, dinner, coffee, you name it ! They have a very nice space outside in the summer.
They have a mix of healthy food and nice coffees and cocktails (the grilled brussel sprouts and ricotta are 👌). I'd recommend making a reservation on weekends
This is in Greenpoint (up north from where we are but direct with the G train - about 15min). It's one of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn. Perfect for all occasions, the food is mostly shared plates and each and everyone of them are very tasty. Great ambience and very good cocktails (I recommend the Prismatic Knife). They also have great mocktail options
Nura
This is in Greenpoint (up north from where we are but direct with the G train - about 15min). It's one of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn. Perfect for all occasions, the food is mostly shared plates and each and everyone of them are very tasty. Great ambience and very good cocktails (I recommend the Prismatic Knife). They also have great mocktail options
12 Chairs Cafe
342 Wythe AveGREAT hummus !! Awesome spot for brunch
Israeli/American restaurant with a great vibe and good cocktails, a few blocks from our place
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Magdalene
524 Lorimer StreetIsraeli/American restaurant with a great vibe and good cocktails, a few blocks from our place
One of our favorite restaurant in the area. The menu is small but the plates are pretty creative and always delicious.
I recommend the Tuna Tataki, the Okonomiyaki and the Mezamen
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Shalom Japan
310 S 4th StOne of our favorite restaurant in the area. The menu is small but the plates are pretty creative and always delicious.
I recommend the Tuna Tataki, the Okonomiyaki and the Mezamen
Very small Ramen place, completely worth it !! Service is amazing, menu is small but their ramen are delicious and their sake is very good. I'd recommend calling ahead to reserve a spot
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OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StVery small Ramen place, completely worth it !! Service is amazing, menu is small but their ramen are delicious and their sake is very good. I'd recommend calling ahead to reserve a spot
Great for brunch, co-working during the day and dinner and dancing later at night.
They have a really nice outdoor space and great pizza ! And they're right next to domino park where you can go walk a bit after a meal or drink :)
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Freehold
45 S 3rd StGreat for brunch, co-working during the day and dinner and dancing later at night.
They have a really nice outdoor space and great pizza ! And they're right next to domino park where you can go walk a bit after a meal or drink :)
GREAT chinese place ! Lots of options and good cocktails. Walk-ins on weekdays but you should book in advance on weekends
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Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman AveGREAT chinese place ! Lots of options and good cocktails. Walk-ins on weekdays but you should book in advance on weekends
Reunion
544 Union AveIsraeli restaurant. A great brunch option!
Baby Blues Luncheonette
Nice for brunch/lunch
On the pricier side but a great peruvian restaurant. I recommend booking in advance
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Llama Inn
50 Withers StOn the pricier side but a great peruvian restaurant. I recommend booking in advance
Bakeries & Cafe
Japanese coffee shop. Great matcha ! I recommend asking for the unsweetened version though :). And great food !
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Brooklyn Ball Factory
95 Montrose AveJapanese coffee shop. Great matcha ! I recommend asking for the unsweetened version though :). And great food !
Nick + Sons Bakery
892 Leonard StGreat bakery, recommend for brunch !
One of our favorite bakery in the area ! They serve mochi based delicacies with gluten and dairy free options. Check their open hours before going as their not open every day :)
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Ceremonia Bakeshop
743 Driggs AveOne of our favorite bakery in the area ! They serve mochi based delicacies with gluten and dairy free options. Check their open hours before going as their not open every day :)
Win Son Bakery
Great coffee and small foods. I recommend their gluten free rice flour Donut !!
Supermarket
Our favorite supermarket in the area ! They have lots of options on veggies, organic food etc. And a large selection of craft beers
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Brooklyn Harvest Market Union Ave
204 Union AveOur favorite supermarket in the area ! They have lots of options on veggies, organic food etc. And a large selection of craft beers
Great choice of organic food. And a large cheese section ! Along with all the other essentials you'll need
You can either order online from them using Amazon or walk there and take an Uber back (that's usually what I do)
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Whole Foods Williamsburg
238 Bedford AveGreat choice of organic food. And a large cheese section ! Along with all the other essentials you'll need
You can either order online from them using Amazon or walk there and take an Uber back (that's usually what I do)
A bit further away but it's more affordable and they have all the essentials + great selections of foods
Trader Joe's
A bit further away but it's more affordable and they have all the essentials + great selections of foods
Bars
If you need a low key bar with a dart game and Bingo nights, this is your place ;). They also turn into a club on weekends, great for dancing and have zero care
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duckduck
153 Montrose AveIf you need a low key bar with a dart game and Bingo nights, this is your place ;). They also turn into a club on weekends, great for dancing and have zero care
Cozy and chill bar with a pool table (you will need coins, or cash that you can trade for coins at the counter)
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OTB
141 BroadwayCozy and chill bar with a pool table (you will need coins, or cash that you can trade for coins at the counter)
If you're a beer lover I recommend passing by Talea ! This female owned bar/brewery has a great selection of IPAs
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TALEA Beer Co.
87 Richardson StreetIf you're a beer lover I recommend passing by Talea ! This female owned bar/brewery has a great selection of IPAs
This is in East Village but it's one of my favorite bar. Situated at the back of a gallery it's a cozy speakeasy with great cocktails and a nice ambience
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Fig. 19
131 Chrystie StThis is in East Village but it's one of my favorite bar. Situated at the back of a gallery it's a cozy speakeasy with great cocktails and a nice ambience
One of our favorite bar in the neighborhood. They're mostly known for having real sand everywhere on the bar's floor but they also make great Pina coladas and I'd recommend their coconut shrimps and Guac !
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Surf Bar
139 N 6th StOne of our favorite bar in the neighborhood. They're mostly known for having real sand everywhere on the bar's floor but they also make great Pina coladas and I'd recommend their coconut shrimps and Guac !
Black Flamingo
168 Borinquen PlGreat for a night out and some dancing
Barcade
388 Union AveGread Arcade bar with flippers and retro games