Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Union Market
240 E Houston StWonderful food, wonderful location, not cheap.
Key Food Marketplace
7414 3rd AveStandard groceries.
CVS
1070 Flatbush AvePharmacy and Drug Store
Food Scene
Wood-fired pizza...real Italian, very friendly, and great for kids too. A nice-enclosed patio in the back
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Enoteca On Court
347 Court StreetWood-fired pizza...real Italian, very friendly, and great for kids too. A nice-enclosed patio in the back
Fragole
394 Court StAnother great Italian spot
Smith Canteen
241 Smith StGreat coffee spot...and morning pastry
Cobble Hill Coffeeshop
314 Court StClassic diner...great breakfasts
Joya
215 Court StDelicious Thai food....nice outdoor eating too. Cheap.
Easy and delicious Greek restaurant featuring ingredients from the local farmers market
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Avlee
349 Smith StEasy and delicious Greek restaurant featuring ingredients from the local farmers market
Neighborhood charm. Delicious food. We've been for dinner but they do have breakfast too!
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Rucola
190 Dean StNeighborhood charm. Delicious food. We've been for dinner but they do have breakfast too!
Raved about Italian. Can be a big wait unless you go early or are lucky.
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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StRaved about Italian. Can be a big wait unless you go early or are lucky.
Newly opened (April 2017) coffee spot...great location and vibe.
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East One Coffee Roasters
384 Court StNewly opened (April 2017) coffee spot...great location and vibe.
Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt AveMiddle Eastern restaurant that is BYOB.
Awash
242 Court StGreat take out or eat in. Large portions!
The Chocolate Room
It's so good.
Brand new (June 2017) Indian restaurant that is just delicious. Amazing flavor, and good for take out too.
Indian Table
234 Court StBrand new (June 2017) Indian restaurant that is just delicious. Amazing flavor, and good for take out too.
Parks & Nature
Carroll Park
President StreetGreat park for kids...water feature on most days
A MUST DO. On weekends there is a ferry (5 minutes) to Governors Island which is a spectacular spot, DO check out Bklyn Bridge Park...world class!!
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I-Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5
334 Furman StA MUST DO. On weekends there is a ferry (5 minutes) to Governors Island which is a spectacular spot, DO check out Bklyn Bridge Park...world class!!
After Memorial Day Weekend Only. Free ferry on the weekends (5 minutes). A nice walk to the ferry...not too far.
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Governors Island
After Memorial Day Weekend Only. Free ferry on the weekends (5 minutes). A nice walk to the ferry...not too far.
One of New York's best! Take the F train to 7th Ave....you won't regret it!
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Ipharki yeProspect
One of New York's best! Take the F train to 7th Ave....you won't regret it!
The full stretch of Brooklyn Bridge Park is a must do...you could even walk over the bridge itself from here!
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Iparke ye-Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman StThe full stretch of Brooklyn Bridge Park is a must do...you could even walk over the bridge itself from here!
Just over a mile away....can walk down Degraw Street to Columbia, and then right along the river. Round trip from apt to Brooklyn Bridge and back is 3 miles. A must do. (walk, bike, or by cab)
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I-Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5
334 Furman StJust over a mile away....can walk down Degraw Street to Columbia, and then right along the river. Round trip from apt to Brooklyn Bridge and back is 3 miles. A must do. (walk, bike, or by cab)
Drinks & Nightlife
Strong Place
270 Court StGreat beer selection
Leyenda
221 Smith StFantastic cocktails and delicious small plates.
Clover Club
210 Smith StVery extensive cocktail menu...lovely spot.
Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StNice spot
Everything Else
The classic Coney Island Beach. Great for people watching, and walking the board walk.
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Coney Island
The classic Coney Island Beach. Great for people watching, and walking the board walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Mooburger
240 Court StGreat burgers...
Shopping
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveMiddle Eastern food market....wonderful options!
Smith & Vine
317 Smith StLocally owned wine store.
Scotto's Wine Cellar
318 Court StWine store
New bookstore owned by local author. Great selection and lovely kids area.
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Books Are Magic
225 Smith StNew bookstore owned by local author. Great selection and lovely kids area.