Rajan’s guidebook
Food scene
Diner
85 BroadwayGreat burgers + seasonal eats. Inspired cocktails.
Great coffee + pastry. Fast healthy lunches.
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Butler Bake Shop and Espresso Bar
95 S 5th StGreat coffee + pastry. Fast healthy lunches.
Coffee, pastry. Light lunch. Good oysters + wine list.
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Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayCoffee, pastry. Light lunch. Good oysters + wine list.
La Superior
295 Berry StAuthentic Mexican food + tacos. Margaritas.
Bozu
296 Grand StMust try sushi bombs.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StPizza by the slice.
Motorino Pizzeria
139 BroadwayNeopolitan pizzaria with unique toppings.
Sichuan restaurant with dim sum and creative cocktails.
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Birds of a Feather
191 Grand StSichuan restaurant with dim sum and creative cocktails.
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 North 4th StreetDesigner coffee in a chic setting.
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveOpen air food market every Saturday.
Tabaré
221 S 1st StUruguayan food in a cozy setting.
Nightlife
Bembe
81 S 6th StGlobal music + dancing.
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveAbsinthe bar. Light bites + oysters.
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StCute cocktails.
Donna
7 BroadwayLow-key neighborhood bar.
Hotel with rooftop bar. Great views of Manhattan skyline.
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The William Vale
111 N 12th StHotel with rooftop bar. Great views of Manhattan skyline.
Metropolitan
559 Lorimer StLGBTQ dive bar with lively patio during the summer.
Sightseeing
Domino Park
15 Kent AvePark along the East River. Taco stand.
Rent a CitiBike and bike across the Williamsburg Bridge to Manhattan.
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IWilliamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathRent a CitiBike and bike across the Williamsburg Bridge to Manhattan.
Green space with a farmer's market + athletic facilities. Good for a picnic.
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGreen space with a farmer's market + athletic facilities. Good for a picnic.
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StBrewery which gives daily tours.
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveArt books, gifts and novelties.
Local Necessities
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGrocery store.
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AvePharmacy.
Aden Food Market
351 Bedford AveClose bodega. Simple groceries + deli.
By donation yoga studio with vinyasa + hot yoga classes every hour.
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Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StBy donation yoga studio with vinyasa + hot yoga classes every hour.
D.O.C. Wine Shop
147 BroadwayNicely curated selection of wines and spirits.
Small, quality market with gourmet products and prepared foods.
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Marlow & Daughters
95 BroadwaySmall, quality market with gourmet products and prepared foods.