Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Brooklyn Label
180 Franklin StGreat food, friendly folks, 1 min walk away.
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveBest. Pizza. Ever.
Le Gamin
108 Franklin StC'est très jolie et délicieux.
A liquor store like no other. Curated collection of superb spirits.
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Duke's Liquor Box
114 Franklin StA liquor store like no other. Curated collection of superb spirits.
Delicious cookies, sandwiches, coffee, right across the street from the playground.
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Cookie Road
94 Franklin StreetDelicious cookies, sandwiches, coffee, right across the street from the playground.
Incredible coffee; some of the best roasts in the city.
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Propeller Coffee
984 Manhattan AvenueIncredible coffee; some of the best roasts in the city.
If you simply MUST have coffee, and Propeller is busy, I suppose you can go here...
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Starbucks
154 N 7th StIf you simply MUST have coffee, and Propeller is busy, I suppose you can go here...
Jimmy's
92 Calyer StreetDelicious brunch without the hourlong wait.
Lovely restaurant in the first floor of the Wythe Hotel. Open for breakfast at 7am every day! http://reynardnyc.com/
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Reynard
80 Wythe AveLovely restaurant in the first floor of the Wythe Hotel. Open for breakfast at 7am every day! http://reynardnyc.com/
Attached to artisanal beerhaüs Spuyten Duyvil, St. Anselm was voted Best Steakhouse in NYC by NY Magazine--and looks nothing like a standard steakhouse. http://nymag.com/bestofny/food/2012/steak/
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St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveAttached to artisanal beerhaüs Spuyten Duyvil, St. Anselm was voted Best Steakhouse in NYC by NY Magazine--and looks nothing like a standard steakhouse. http://nymag.com/bestofny/food/2012/steak/
In an old converted glassware factory, this new restaurant is a hidden gem with great food...and homemade Brooklyn Ice Cream is right next door! http://www.glasserienyc.com/
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Glasserie
95 Commercial StIn an old converted glassware factory, this new restaurant is a hidden gem with great food...and homemade Brooklyn Ice Cream is right next door! http://www.glasserienyc.com/
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
14 Old Fulton StIncredible homemade ice cream.
Delicious sandwiches, delightful drinks, just renovated!
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No. 7 North
931 Manhattan AvenueDelicious sandwiches, delightful drinks, just renovated!
Coffee stand & delicious food, incredibly convenient to McCarren Park.
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Park Luncheonette
332 Driggs AveCoffee stand & delicious food, incredibly convenient to McCarren Park.
Coffee, sandwiches, burritos, groceries...right next to McCarren Park.
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Urban Rustic
Coffee, sandwiches, burritos, groceries...right next to McCarren Park.
Quite good coffee. And a great name. http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/location/high-line-hotel
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Intelligentsia Coffee Highline Coffeebar
West 20th StreetQuite good coffee. And a great name. http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/location/high-line-hotel
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous food, great bar with artisanal cocktail; supercool boat-theme design!
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River Styx
21 Greenpoint AvenueFabulous food, great bar with artisanal cocktail; supercool boat-theme design!
Coco
68 Greenpoint AveGreat lively bar adjoined to Coco restaurant next door.
Anella
222 Franklin StClassy, chill restaurant.
Achilles Heel
180 West StHippest of the hipster bars.
Little pricey to stay here, but a great rooftop bar with an absolutely beautiful view of Manhattan skyline.
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveLittle pricey to stay here, but a great rooftop bar with an absolutely beautiful view of Manhattan skyline.
Great, hip rooftop bar with an absolutely beautiful view of Manhattan skyline. Get here early--they close the roof when it hits capacity.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveGreat, hip rooftop bar with an absolutely beautiful view of Manhattan skyline. Get here early--they close the roof when it hits capacity.
Beautiful bar with gorgeous roof deck and lovely views of Manhattan. http://northernterritorybk.com/
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Northern Territory
12 Franklin StBeautiful bar with gorgeous roof deck and lovely views of Manhattan. http://northernterritorybk.com/
Broken Land
105 Franklin StGreat neighborhood bar; nice covered outdoor space.
Pencil Factory
Greenpoint AvenueGood neighborhood bar; plays soccer matches.
Good neighborhood bar, plays soccer matches on weekends.
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Shayz Lounge Inc
130 Franklin StreetGood neighborhood bar, plays soccer matches on weekends.
Hip, happenin' artisanal cocktail lounge. http://nymag.com/nightlife/wheretodrink/2014/ramona-greenpoint/
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Ramona
113 Franklin StHip, happenin' artisanal cocktail lounge. http://nymag.com/nightlife/wheretodrink/2014/ramona-greenpoint/
Oak & Iron
147 Franklin StIncredibly solid neighborhood bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful waterfront park with picnic area and playground; outdoor movies and concerts during summer months.
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Iphakamisa Park
Greenpoint AvenueBeautiful waterfront park with picnic area and playground; outdoor movies and concerts during summer months.
American Playground
81 Franklin StGood playground for swinging, sporting, and climbing kids .
Phenomenal park with gorgeous views of Manhattan skyline. 5 min ferry ride or easy bike ride away!
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Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th RdPhenomenal park with gorgeous views of Manhattan skyline. 5 min ferry ride or easy bike ride away!
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGreat local park & playground.
Beautiful waterfront park with lovely playground and beach!
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I-East River State Park
90 Kent AveBeautiful waterfront park with lovely playground and beach!
Incredible system of playgrounds with lovely waterpark, inventive swings, crazy slides and climbing structures. Take the ferry!
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 / Atlantic Avenue station
Incredible system of playgrounds with lovely waterpark, inventive swings, crazy slides and climbing structures. Take the ferry!
Beautiful old carousel, lovingly restored, now fully operational...and cheap! And no lines! http://janescarousel.com/
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I-Jane Carousel
Dock StreetBeautiful old carousel, lovingly restored, now fully operational...and cheap! And no lines! http://janescarousel.com/
I mean. Teddy Roosevelt statue. Stuffed dinosaurs. Planetarium. Neil Degrasse Tyson. Classic. http://www.amnh.org/
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Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestI mean. Teddy Roosevelt statue. Stuffed dinosaurs. Planetarium. Neil Degrasse Tyson. Classic. http://www.amnh.org/
Shopping
Beautiful boutique; great jewelry, clothes, & gifts for him & her.
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Old Hollywood
99 Franklin StreetBeautiful boutique; great jewelry, clothes, & gifts for him & her.
Dandelion Wine
153 Franklin StWonderful wine; tastings every Thursday.
FROM THE SOURCE
69 West StreetSupercool reclaimed wood furniture.
Great clothing & toy store for kids; some new, some vintage, some consignment--affordable and friendly!
Flying Squirrel
87 Oak StGreat clothing & toy store for kids; some new, some vintage, some consignment--affordable and friendly!
Rent or buy a bike while you're in town--it's the absolute BEST way to see Williamsburg-Greenpoint...and Manhattan! Take the bike on the East River Ferry for just $1 and pedal to the sights.
The Bike Dojo
Rent or buy a bike while you're in town--it's the absolute BEST way to see Williamsburg-Greenpoint...and Manhattan! Take the bike on the East River Ferry for just $1 and pedal to the sights.
Great bike shop with incredible friendly guys. Buy or rent a bike for easy in-town access! http://www.silkroadcycles.net/
Silk Road Cycles
76 Franklin StGreat bike shop with incredible friendly guys. Buy or rent a bike for easy in-town access! http://www.silkroadcycles.net/
Essentials
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveFull sized supermarket with deli.
Superb small grocery with excellent deli and great prepared foods.
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The Garden
921 Manhattan AveSuperb small grocery with excellent deli and great prepared foods.
Sightseeing
Easy and pretty way to get into Manhattan, both midtown (34th St.) & downtown (Wall St.). See ferry schedule at www.eastriverferry.com/routesschedules & download the NY Waterways smartphone app.
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East 34th Street station
East 34th StreetEasy and pretty way to get into Manhattan, both midtown (34th St.) & downtown (Wall St.). See ferry schedule at www.eastriverferry.com/routesschedules & download the NY Waterways smartphone app.
Old military barracks, now an island of parkland with art installations, playgrounds, food trucks, performances...a whole day trip unto itself. In the summer the East River Ferry goes straight there.
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Governors Island
Old military barracks, now an island of parkland with art installations, playgrounds, food trucks, performances...a whole day trip unto itself. In the summer the East River Ferry goes straight there.
Gorgeous waterfront expanse of parks with playground, beach, restaurants...even an beautiful restored carousel! brooklynbridgepark.org
Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway
Gorgeous waterfront expanse of parks with playground, beach, restaurants...even an beautiful restored carousel! brooklynbridgepark.org
Empire Fulton Ferry is actually a park--the north end of the stunning waterfront esplanade that spans from Dumbo to Brooklyn Heights. Great for strolling, shopping, biking, playing. brooklynbridgepark
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Empire Fulton Ferry State Park
1 Water StEmpire Fulton Ferry is actually a park--the north end of the stunning waterfront esplanade that spans from Dumbo to Brooklyn Heights. Great for strolling, shopping, biking, playing. brooklynbridgepark
Great views of Manhattan, fun sloped hill, pickup soccer every day of the week: sign up for FirstTouch and World Soccer Project Meetup.com!
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Ibhulukhwekhi Inlet Park
Kent AvenueGreat views of Manhattan, fun sloped hill, pickup soccer every day of the week: sign up for FirstTouch and World Soccer Project Meetup.com!
A must-see. Truly spectacular, open architecture that incorporates views of the city. Excellent permanent collection, great temporary exhibits. First Fridays of the month are free! http://www.moma.org
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetA must-see. Truly spectacular, open architecture that incorporates views of the city. Excellent permanent collection, great temporary exhibits. First Fridays of the month are free! http://www.moma.org
Take a stroll above the streets. Lovely gardens, excellent people watching, a vaulted vantage on the city.
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High Line Park
Take a stroll above the streets. Lovely gardens, excellent people watching, a vaulted vantage on the city.
Arts & Culture
Just want to say: don't let them fool you! It really is a suggested donation! Pay what you think is fair! http://www.metmuseum.org/
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I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveJust want to say: don't let them fool you! It really is a suggested donation! Pay what you think is fair! http://www.metmuseum.org/