Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Chilo's
323 Franklin AvePicnic tables in the backyard + the best tacos!
Go for happy hour and you may have the backyard to yourself!
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Splitty
415 Myrtle AveGo for happy hour and you may have the backyard to yourself!
Everything Else
There's no better place to be on a Saturday! Go early to avoid crowds and the heat.
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Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetThere's no better place to be on a Saturday! Go early to avoid crowds and the heat.
This little annex of the General Greene sells homemade ice cream, coffee, and pastries.
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The General Greene
229 Dekalb AvenueThis little annex of the General Greene sells homemade ice cream, coffee, and pastries.
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueDoughnuts + coffee, duh!
Vegan baked treats, gluten free options, and tasty coffee.
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Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveVegan baked treats, gluten free options, and tasty coffee.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveTheatre, film, dance, opera...yes!
Pick up some snacks, bring a blanket and have a picnic. Farmer's market is on Saturdays here.
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Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenuePick up some snacks, bring a blanket and have a picnic. Farmer's market is on Saturdays here.
There's no better way to spend a sunny Saturday.
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Ipharki yeProspect
There's no better way to spend a sunny Saturday.
Food Scene
Our local cafe serves Kitten coffee, has a hidden backyard, and just started serving wine and beer until late.
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Primrose Cafe
147 Greene AveOur local cafe serves Kitten coffee, has a hidden backyard, and just started serving wine and beer until late.
Best backyard, perfect brunch spot. Try the chilaquiles and homemade donuts.
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Colonia Verde
219 Dekalb AveBest backyard, perfect brunch spot. Try the chilaquiles and homemade donuts.
My favorite for brunch, dinner, drinks. Mediterranean tapas and a great atmosphere.
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Olea
171 Lafayette AveMy favorite for brunch, dinner, drinks. Mediterranean tapas and a great atmosphere.
One of our favorites in Manhattan. Fresh, spicy Thai food, rose on tap, and friendly waiters.
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Uncle Boons
186 Mott StOne of our favorites in Manhattan. Fresh, spicy Thai food, rose on tap, and friendly waiters.
My favorite place for a quick lunch in SoHo. Their chai is the best I've had in Manhattan, and the dosas are tops!
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Hampton Chutney Co.
143 Grand StMy favorite place for a quick lunch in SoHo. Their chai is the best I've had in Manhattan, and the dosas are tops!
Go early or put your name in, then go to the bar to wait it out.
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Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveGo early or put your name in, then go to the bar to wait it out.
Worth the venture for a weekend afternoon of mini golfing, seafood, and people watching while overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
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Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StWorth the venture for a weekend afternoon of mini golfing, seafood, and people watching while overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
Atmosphere is tops, and they have a tasty oat/chia pudding with fresh fruit that makes a perfect breakfast.
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Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveAtmosphere is tops, and they have a tasty oat/chia pudding with fresh fruit that makes a perfect breakfast.
Shopping
The best bookstore in Brooklyn! Great for gifts.
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Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StThe best bookstore in Brooklyn! Great for gifts.
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveThe best ice cream in Brooklyn, hands down.
Essentials
Best butcher + fancy groceries + prepared foods
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Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StBest butcher + fancy groceries + prepared foods
Greene Grape Annex
767 Fulton StWine and spirits
Sightseeing
Their rooftop bar is a must if you're new to Brooklyn. Go in the afternoon to get a spot to watch the sunset over Manhattan.
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveTheir rooftop bar is a must if you're new to Brooklyn. Go in the afternoon to get a spot to watch the sunset over Manhattan.
Take the ferry from Brooklyn on Saturdays & Sundays. Pack a picnic or get lunch from one of the food trucks, and prepare to spend a few hours wandering the island, napping in a hammock, and cycling.
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Governors Island
Take the ferry from Brooklyn on Saturdays & Sundays. Pack a picnic or get lunch from one of the food trucks, and prepare to spend a few hours wandering the island, napping in a hammock, and cycling.
Go in the evening! Look for La Newyorkina popsicles around 18th St.
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High Line Park
Go in the evening! Look for La Newyorkina popsicles around 18th St.
Arts & Culture
A grounding and groundbreaking art installation, and a perfect remedy for SoHo shopping overload.
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The Earth Room
141 Wooster StA grounding and groundbreaking art installation, and a perfect remedy for SoHo shopping overload.