Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveFun bistro with good food and excellent coffee
Extra Fancy
Delicious crab shack.
Amazing Italian restaurant in an old auto-body shop. Make reservations months in advance or take a chance at a spot by the bar.
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Lilia
567 Union AveAmazing Italian restaurant in an old auto-body shop. Make reservations months in advance or take a chance at a spot by the bar.
MyMoon
184 N 10th StRustic tapas restaurant with outdoor garden seating
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveBest pizza around! Excellent vegan options too!
Reunion
544 Union AveIncredible brunch spot!
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StPierozek
592 Manhattan AveGreat Polish food!
Entertainment & Activities
Super hip spot to bowl, listen to live music, and enjoy amazing food
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveSuper hip spot to bowl, listen to live music, and enjoy amazing food
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StFree outdoor pool (summer only)
Drinks & Nightlife
Massive German beer hall with live music and great sausages.
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StMassive German beer hall with live music and great sausages.
Union Pool
484 Union AveHipster bar with amazing taco truck in the backyard.
The William Vale
111 N 12th StGreat cocktails and beautiful scenic view
The Brooklyn Barge
79 West StFloating seasonal bar and grill
The Williamsburg Hotel
96 Wythe AveCocktails and classy vibes
Shopping
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveTrendy vintage clothes.
Crossroads Trading
135 N 7th StMore trendy vintage clothes.
Awoke Vintage
132 N 5th StMore retro apparel.
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StGreat vintage finds!
Essentials
Khim's Millennium Market
260 Bushwick AveLocal grocery store
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveLocal drug store
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StLocal grocery chain