Shelley's Guidebook
Food scene
Peaches was one of the first full service restaurants to open in The neighborhood. It sits in a historic building with original trim details. Their Jim Cade breakfast is amazing(eggs, pecan encrusted French toast, cheesy grits and bacon) their shrimp and grits is divine. The atmosphere is lively and they have a full bar.
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Peaches
393 Lewis AvePeaches was one of the first full service restaurants to open in The neighborhood. It sits in a historic building with original trim details. Their Jim Cade breakfast is amazing(eggs, pecan encrusted French toast, cheesy grits and bacon) their shrimp and grits is divine. The atmosphere is lively and they have a full bar.
Amazing French restaurant. Frogs legs escargot, and a great assortment of wines, beautiful ambiance. A must have dining experience.
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L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdAmazing French restaurant. Frogs legs escargot, and a great assortment of wines, beautiful ambiance. A must have dining experience.
Great French restaurant with comfort food. Steak frites are a must , lamb burger is my Fav…Great bar and great energy and a mere 4 block walk away on the corner of Malcolm X Blvd and Decatur street
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Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdGreat French restaurant with comfort food. Steak frites are a must , lamb burger is my Fav…Great bar and great energy and a mere 4 block walk away on the corner of Malcolm X Blvd and Decatur street
Great ramen restaurant, the miso is to die for. Great for small groups.
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Nana Ramem
330 Malcolm X BlvdGreat ramen restaurant, the miso is to die for. Great for small groups.
This local spot has amazing comfort food presented with an upscale vibe. The menu is selectively , deliciously small and seasonal. A great place with great decor .
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MAMA FOX
327 Stuyvesant AveThis local spot has amazing comfort food presented with an upscale vibe. The menu is selectively , deliciously small and seasonal. A great place with great decor .
Manny's Wine Shop
562 Halsey StGreat wine close by and they deliver too!!!!!
Natural Blend Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar
243 Malcolm X BlvdMy favorite spot for authentic brick oven pizza and glorious pasta. Try the Italian margarita with its sprig of Rosemary… yummmm
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveMy favorite spot for authentic brick oven pizza and glorious pasta. Try the Italian margarita with its sprig of Rosemary… yummmm
Great tacos and the best part is it’s right around the corner. So if you get tipsy from to many Margaritas your walk of shame is a short one.😆
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Sonora
174 Howard AveGreat tacos and the best part is it’s right around the corner. So if you get tipsy from to many Margaritas your walk of shame is a short one.😆
ZACA CAFE
426 Marcus Garvey BlvdAfro southern fusion at its best!!!
Did anybody say FRIED CHICKEN???? Chicken done right and you get to select your heat level…
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Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveDid anybody say FRIED CHICKEN???? Chicken done right and you get to select your heat level…
Count yourself lucky if you can get in to even place your order. The line Qs up early and wraps around the corner. This neighborhood staple is a MUST
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Royal Rib House
256 Halsey St Count yourself lucky if you can get in to even place your order. The line Qs up early and wraps around the corner. This neighborhood staple is a MUST
Tacos Japanese style, crunchy non soggy and delish…. My fav is the friend chicken taco… It is a bit of a walk… 16 city scenic blocks. But so what … Your on vacation. EXPLORE!!!!!!
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WARUDE
385 Tompkins AveTacos Japanese style, crunchy non soggy and delish…. My fav is the friend chicken taco… It is a bit of a walk… 16 city scenic blocks. But so what … Your on vacation. EXPLORE!!!!!!
Amazing chicken sandwich, awesome Hibiscus Margaritas
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Father Knows Best
611A Wilson AveAmazing chicken sandwich, awesome Hibiscus Margaritas
Milk & Pull Bed Stuy
348 Malcolm X BlvdBrooklyn Tea
Great local 3 block walk for theeeee best Lavender latte (with oat milk ) and mascarpone toast Cool vintage mid century vibe. Great music . Located at 210 Patchen Ave. Bklyn NY ( exit building , make a right , walk along decatur street to Patchen Ave , make a right into Patchen. Walk 2 blocks… it’s on the corner.
Early Yves Cafe
Great local 3 block walk for theeeee best Lavender latte (with oat milk ) and mascarpone toast Cool vintage mid century vibe. Great music . Located at 210 Patchen Ave. Bklyn NY ( exit building , make a right , walk along decatur street to Patchen Ave , make a right into Patchen. Walk 2 blocks… it’s on the corner.
This place does not pop up on a site. But it’s theeeeee best bakery 5 blocks away. Bread &Butter bakery is amazing!!
53 Rockaway Ave
This place does not pop up on a site. But it’s theeeeee best bakery 5 blocks away. Bread &Butter bakery is amazing!!
You absolutely must get a slice of their sweet chili Ox Tail pizza…. It is legendary , world renowned and right around the corner!!!!! Yummmm
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Cuts & Slices
93 Howard AveYou absolutely must get a slice of their sweet chili Ox Tail pizza…. It is legendary , world renowned and right around the corner!!!!! Yummmm
Located at 212 Patchen Ave ( exit building make a right , walk along decatur 2 blocks to Patchen Ave , make a right into Patchen Ave, walk one block and you have arrived. This diner is a Great neighborhood spot for early breakfast and great lunch. Try the plate sized pan cake .. it’s amazing.
Good Ol Days Diner (Winfield’s Diner)
Located at 212 Patchen Ave ( exit building make a right , walk along decatur 2 blocks to Patchen Ave , make a right into Patchen Ave, walk one block and you have arrived. This diner is a Great neighborhood spot for early breakfast and great lunch. Try the plate sized pan cake .. it’s amazing.
Great Mediterranean restaurant…Shawarma to die for. Great long happy hour
Corner of Malcolm X Blvd and Hancock street and easy 6 block walk to amazingness!!!!
Dar525
Great Mediterranean restaurant…Shawarma to die for. Great long happy hour
Corner of Malcolm X Blvd and Hancock street and easy 6 block walk to amazingness!!!!
Yumm yummm fried chicken sandwiches paired with Boba tea!!! Who knew the combo is a thing??? But the thing works. Located at 227 Malcolm X Blvd. a quick 6 block walk to fried chicken sandwich nirvana!!!!!
Filly Luv - The Best Fried Chicken Sandwich and Boba Tea
Yumm yummm fried chicken sandwiches paired with Boba tea!!! Who knew the combo is a thing??? But the thing works. Located at 227 Malcolm X Blvd. a quick 6 block walk to fried chicken sandwich nirvana!!!!!
Shelley’s personal pleasures
This is a mixture of all the personal perhaps, non touristy things and places I frequent that I think my guests would love to experience
This place reminds me of all the great food I ate visiting my grandmother in Trinidad.. Authentic down to the sing song accent of the staff and the accent I immediately affect when I order my 6 Doubles( 2 pieces of fried dough with curry channa , pepper sauce and tamarind sauce)The roti is amazing and they have all the West Indian sodas and snacks like red mangoe ,you can imagine . They have seating but I always take my food to go so I can lick my fingers and hum happily in private.
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A&A Bake Doubles and Roti
1337 Fulton StThis place reminds me of all the great food I ate visiting my grandmother in Trinidad.. Authentic down to the sing song accent of the staff and the accent I immediately affect when I order my 6 Doubles( 2 pieces of fried dough with curry channa , pepper sauce and tamarind sauce)The roti is amazing and they have all the West Indian sodas and snacks like red mangoe ,you can imagine . They have seating but I always take my food to go so I can lick my fingers and hum happily in private.
Oh ooohhh and more ohhh, this commercial kitchen right on the corner that opens on the weekends to sell their amazing donuts and regular coffee is theeee cutest. The donuts rock
Caroline's Donuts
Oh ooohhh and more ohhh, this commercial kitchen right on the corner that opens on the weekends to sell their amazing donuts and regular coffee is theeee cutest. The donuts rock
Shopping
NYC is known for its numerous shopping locations with just as many price points. Here I will add my favs. The highs and the lows of it .
Nordstrom
225 West 57th StreetNew flagship and stunning
Macy's
151 W 34th St
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveIndigoStyle Vintage
409 Lewis AveLocal grocery stores
Great assortment , fully stocked with international foods and within walking distance
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Associated Supermarkets
216 5th AveGreat assortment , fully stocked with international foods and within walking distance
Love love love this corner mini grocer. Great international grocery assortment, fresh fruit and vegetables, great hot food and amazing smoothies. The staff is so warm friendly and inviting. Such an amazing addition to the community,
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natural valley market
182 Ralph AveLove love love this corner mini grocer. Great international grocery assortment, fresh fruit and vegetables, great hot food and amazing smoothies. The staff is so warm friendly and inviting. Such an amazing addition to the community,
Sightseeing
This is my favorite place. From the cherry blossoms, English rose garden to large koi pond and the bonsai room. This is a stop not to be missed
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveThis is my favorite place. From the cherry blossoms, English rose garden to large koi pond and the bonsai room. This is a stop not to be missed
Art , Art and more art. Please follow the beautiful rotating exhibits and let’s hope your lucky enough to catch a first Friday during the summer seasons when the DJ sets up and you can dance the night away and drink overpriced beer…🤗🤗🔥
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyArt , Art and more art. Please follow the beautiful rotating exhibits and let’s hope your lucky enough to catch a first Friday during the summer seasons when the DJ sets up and you can dance the night away and drink overpriced beer…🤗🤗🔥
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveLocated at Brooklyn bridge park.. there is nothing else to say… I mean a vintage CAROUSEL ride in Brooklyn!!!!
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I-Jane Carousel
Dock StreetLocated at Brooklyn bridge park.. there is nothing else to say… I mean a vintage CAROUSEL ride in Brooklyn!!!!
Isihlahla saseLiberty
Dumbo - Isibonelo saseManhattan Bridge
39-21 Washington StTimes Square Tower
Museum of Modern Art
11 W 53rd StI-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIndustry City
220 36th StFitness pole and flexibility classes
This is where I go to do self care and move my body in a way opposite from the rigid posture society often requires,
Sometimes we just need a New movement studio to help us sink into our bodies and out of our heads. Work out, stretch and exert to slow music
Full Circle Brooklyn
318 Gates AvenueSometimes we just need a New movement studio to help us sink into our bodies and out of our heads. Work out, stretch and exert to slow music
The Fit In: Pilates Reformed
410 Halsey StNight LIFE🎉
When your feeling Grown and Sexy
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveBasquiat's Bottle
1198 Fulton StLive jazz music. Great sets , great musicians ..A spot that makes you instantly cool as soon as you walk in the door…So you Better represent 🤣🤣🤣
Ornithology Jazz Club
Live jazz music. Great sets , great musicians ..A spot that makes you instantly cool as soon as you walk in the door…So you Better represent 🤣🤣🤣