Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
ReConnect Cafe
139 Tompkins AvenueLocal guys, local non-profit.
Well served coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
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The Civil Service Café
279 Nostrand AvenueWell served coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveWell-received Italian food and great experience.
Bar Corvo
791 Washington AvenueCurrent favorite Italian restaurant in Brooklyn.
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StComfort favorite; Venezuelan arepas.
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveCrown Heights favorite.
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveMemorable Caribbean Crown Heights charm.
Beast of Bourbon
710 Myrtle AvenueAmerican/BBQ/Sports bar/beer hall.
Famous pizza and local scene. Always busy; go at a weird time.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StFamous pizza and local scene. Always busy; go at a weird time.
Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueNeighborhood spot with "new" American food.
Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill AveLocal, organic ice cream.
Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill AveLocal, organic ice cream.
Pates et Traditions
52 Havemeyer StLegit crepes and nice people.
Fort Greene standby with South African cuisine and good cocktails.
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Madiba
195 Dekalb AvenueFort Greene standby with South African cuisine and good cocktails.
Diner
85 BroadwaySeasonal American, romantic atmosphere.
Great Jones Cafe
54 Great Jones StreetCajun food and burgers; great atmosphere
Baz Bagel
181 Grand StBAGELS!
Juicy Cube
674 Lexington Avesmoothies and bubble tea in one place.
burger joint
119 W 56th Stgo here.
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StVideo games, seafood, patio, and views!
Local Thyme
286 Madison AveIf you are in the area, "Green God" smoothie is the best in NYC.
Arts & Culture
Palisades
906 BroadwayBar and live music in a grungy setting.
Cocktails with well-curated and interesting live music.
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St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StCocktails with well-curated and interesting live music.
Unforgettable small music venue.
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Jalopy Theatre and School of Music
315 Columbia StUnforgettable small music venue.
Barbès
376 9th StWell-received world music venue/bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Project Parlor
742 Myrtle AveHip bar.
Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveLocal scene.
Cafe Moto
Romantic favorite.
SKYTOWN
921 BroadwayCharming local scene. Has food.
Bizarre
12 Jefferson StLocal bar scene.
Friends and Lovers
641 Classon AveNew local scene and live music.
Trophy Bar
Local scene.
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StI believe the best cocktails in Brooklyn.
Barcade
388 Union AveVintage arcade games and large beer list.
Union Pool
484 Union AveMust-stop hipster bar.
Boobie Trap
308 Bleecker StWell-recieved local dive bar.
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveBed-Stuy bar for hanging out.
Large "shuffleboard" bar/club. Has Bolivian food truck, and "Bingo" on Wednesday nights.
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The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StLarge "shuffleboard" bar/club. Has Bolivian food truck, and "Bingo" on Wednesday nights.
Mehanata - The Bulgarian Bar
113 Ludlow StDancing!
Pianos
158 Ludlow StFamous bar!
we have a brewery that's not Brooklyn Brewery!
Always feature great food, also.
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Threes Brewing
333 Douglass Stwe have a brewery that's not Brooklyn Brewery!
Always feature great food, also.
Fanelli's Cafe
94 Prince StFriendly, historical drinking spot
"Abe Lincoln drank here!" - Unforgettable, historical bar for a quick visit.
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th St"Abe Lincoln drank here!" - Unforgettable, historical bar for a quick visit.
Another historical bar (and restaurant).
This is the oldest building in Manhattan.
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Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl StAnother historical bar (and restaurant).
This is the oldest building in Manhattan.
Everything Else
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveSmall park for walks and/or to bring pets.
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueSick popular doughnut shop.
If you walk through the campus, it is like a sculpture garden.
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Santander Bank
If you walk through the campus, it is like a sculpture garden.
American/NYC ethnic and cultural history. Great little museum.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StAmerican/NYC ethnic and cultural history. Great little museum.
Great market. Impressive selection of Italian foods and other products, vegetables, beers, wines, restaurants, etc!
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveGreat market. Impressive selection of Italian foods and other products, vegetables, beers, wines, restaurants, etc!
Shopping
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StVintage shop.
Fox & Fawn
599 Manhattan AveLocal vintage shop.
Rabbits vintage fashion
120 Havemeyer StLocal vintage shop.
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StPopular large vintage shop.
1083 Broadway
1083 BroadwayThrift store.
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveThrift store.
Beacon's Closet Park Slope
92 5th AveThrift store.
Housing Works Thrift Shop
245 West 10th StreetThrift store.
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveThrift store.
Sockerbit
89 Christopher StSwedish candy store.
SHAREEN
13 W 17th StFamous vintage, especially for dresses.
Sightseeing
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetFavorite NYC Museum.
I-Museum ye-Art ye-Contemporary ye-New
235 BoweryVery good museum.
Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyVery good museum!