Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
They have an extensive menu which is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Coffee, smoothies and pastries too! Super casual, you order at the counter and then they bring your food to you. Just don't go if you're in a rush, they aren't always the fastest.
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Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdThey have an extensive menu which is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Coffee, smoothies and pastries too! Super casual, you order at the counter and then they bring your food to you. Just don't go if you're in a rush, they aren't always the fastest.
Great restaurant/bar. Love their cocktails, and my favorite dish here is the steamed mussels. The portion is huge and great for sharing. Such a cute and intimate spot for a date or dinne with a small group.
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The Castello Plan
1213 Cortelyou RdGreat restaurant/bar. Love their cocktails, and my favorite dish here is the steamed mussels. The portion is huge and great for sharing. Such a cute and intimate spot for a date or dinne with a small group.
Hands down the best food in the neighborhood! The hummus is to die for, and I love their shakshuka. Vegetarian friendly but with options for meat eaters as well. Great craft beer too :) Owned by a local couple who owns the craft beer store and keycafe next door.
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Mimi's Hummus
1209 Cortelyou RdHands down the best food in the neighborhood! The hummus is to die for, and I love their shakshuka. Vegetarian friendly but with options for meat eaters as well. Great craft beer too :) Owned by a local couple who owns the craft beer store and keycafe next door.
Vegetarian korean (fusion) restaurant. Absolutely delicious and healthy! Really amazing veggie bibimbap.
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Purple Yam
1314 Cortelyou RdVegetarian korean (fusion) restaurant. Absolutely delicious and healthy! Really amazing veggie bibimbap.
If you are in Soho, this is a great place for lunch or dinner! Amazing farm to table vibe, all local ingredients, and very vegetarian friendly. Great little cocktail lounge downstairs too.
Chalk Point Kitchen
If you are in Soho, this is a great place for lunch or dinner! Amazing farm to table vibe, all local ingredients, and very vegetarian friendly. Great little cocktail lounge downstairs too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Divey local bar, great for a cheap beer or well drink. Really the only bar in the 'hood, but a great standby. Outdoor covered patio too, for the warmer nights. During the day it doubles as a flower shop!
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Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdDivey local bar, great for a cheap beer or well drink. Really the only bar in the 'hood, but a great standby. Outdoor covered patio too, for the warmer nights. During the day it doubles as a flower shop!
This is my favorite bar in Park Slope. You can get there by taking the R train from Atlantic Ave. They have amazing cocktails and great appetizers. If you like classic cocktails, you will love this bar.
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Blueprint
196 5th AveThis is my favorite bar in Park Slope. You can get there by taking the R train from Atlantic Ave. They have amazing cocktails and great appetizers. If you like classic cocktails, you will love this bar.
If you find yourself in the East Village, definitely stop into Sonny's for some oysters ($1 happy hour weeknights), and the best margarita in the city! They also have a great seafood centric menu for a full dinner if you choose to stay
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Goodnight Sonny
134 1st Ave.If you find yourself in the East Village, definitely stop into Sonny's for some oysters ($1 happy hour weeknights), and the best margarita in the city! They also have a great seafood centric menu for a full dinner if you choose to stay
This is a beautiful little 'speakeasy' style lounge in Williamsburg. A great place to sit with a cocktail and get some oysters and charcuterie. The bartenders are truly cocktail masters!
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Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StThis is a beautiful little 'speakeasy' style lounge in Williamsburg. A great place to sit with a cocktail and get some oysters and charcuterie. The bartenders are truly cocktail masters!
Arts & Culture
If this is your first time in NY, this should be your first Museum stop. Not only is the art incredible, you will get amazing views of NYC and the waterfront, and will be in the middle of the Meatpacking district which is full of high end shops, tons of restaurants, and close to the Highline which is another must see NYC attraction.
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Salmagundi Museum of American Art
If this is your first time in NY, this should be your first Museum stop. Not only is the art incredible, you will get amazing views of NYC and the waterfront, and will be in the middle of the Meatpacking district which is full of high end shops, tons of restaurants, and close to the Highline which is another must see NYC attraction.
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park is .9 miles from the apartment and such a great way to see brooklyn life. There is a 'loop' for running, biking etc, lots of trails and large open spaces to picnic or just hang out. On Saturday there is a massive farmers market at Grand Army Plaza, which you should not miss!
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Ipharki yeProspect
Prospect Park is .9 miles from the apartment and such a great way to see brooklyn life. There is a 'loop' for running, biking etc, lots of trails and large open spaces to picnic or just hang out. On Saturday there is a massive farmers market at Grand Army Plaza, which you should not miss!
Shopping
A food lovers paradise, this market near the Whitney and high line is filled with restaurants, food stalls, and markets. This is also where they film a lot of the Food Network shows.
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Imarike ye-Chelsea
75 9th AveA food lovers paradise, this market near the Whitney and high line is filled with restaurants, food stalls, and markets. This is also where they film a lot of the Food Network shows.
Soho is a great area for walking around, people watching and shopping. Primarily high end stores, with only a few restaurants. If you want to see more small privately owned boutiques and local restaurants, visit Soho's neighbor, Nolita
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SoHo
Soho is a great area for walking around, people watching and shopping. Primarily high end stores, with only a few restaurants. If you want to see more small privately owned boutiques and local restaurants, visit Soho's neighbor, Nolita
Essentials
This is like a mini whole foods right on Cortelyou, walking distance from the apartment. Everything you need if you want to stock the fridge for the week and cook at home!
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Flatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdThis is like a mini whole foods right on Cortelyou, walking distance from the apartment. Everything you need if you want to stock the fridge for the week and cook at home!
Entertainment & Activities
Great divey bowling alley in Williamsburg! They have a full bar, and you can order in food from anywhere in the neighborhood.
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The Gutter
200 N 14th StGreat divey bowling alley in Williamsburg! They have a full bar, and you can order in food from anywhere in the neighborhood.