Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Delicious baked goods (try the bacon gruyere scone!), amazing coffee and friendly staff make this our favorite neighborhood coffeeshop
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Tip of the Tongue
43 Lincoln RoadDelicious baked goods (try the bacon gruyere scone!), amazing coffee and friendly staff make this our favorite neighborhood coffeeshop
Best-kept neighborhood secret, incredible Caribbean flavor! Order the 'doubles' (channa between two pieces of fry bread) with tamarind sauce, $1.50 apiece - they're not on the menu.
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De Hot Pot
1127 Washington AveBest-kept neighborhood secret, incredible Caribbean flavor! Order the 'doubles' (channa between two pieces of fry bread) with tamarind sauce, $1.50 apiece - they're not on the menu.
Tugboat
546 Flatbush AvenueGreat tea selection
King of Tandoor
600 Flatbush AveSmall Indian cafe - order in/takeout/delivery
Brand-new Bluebird Food & Spirits offers gastro-pub fare & solid microbrews on tap and great cocktails. Cozy up to the woodstove in the colder months, outdoor patio seating for the warm.
504 Flatbush Ave
504 Flatbush AvenueBrand-new Bluebird Food & Spirits offers gastro-pub fare & solid microbrews on tap and great cocktails. Cozy up to the woodstove in the colder months, outdoor patio seating for the warm.
Vegan/Vegetarian Rastafari Jamaican joint. Pretty awesome.
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Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
624 Flatbush AveVegan/Vegetarian Rastafari Jamaican joint. Pretty awesome.
Sightseeing
Prospect Park rivals Central Park in beauty, spaciousness and recreational amenities. Try ice or roller skating at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside Pavilion!
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Ipharki yeProspect
Prospect Park rivals Central Park in beauty, spaciousness and recreational amenities. Try ice or roller skating at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside Pavilion!
One of the jewels of Brooklyn, just steps away
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveOne of the jewels of Brooklyn, just steps away
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveSeals & more! Great for kids
Drinks & Nightlife
Lincoln Tavern
545 Flatbush AveGood burgers & fish tacos, decent taps.
Midwood Flats - brand-new bar in the neighborhood. http://brooklynbased.com/blog/2014/10/13/bluebird-and-midwood-flats-open-on-flatbush/
577 Flatbush Ave
577 Flatbush AvenueMidwood Flats - brand-new bar in the neighborhood. http://brooklynbased.com/blog/2014/10/13/bluebird-and-midwood-flats-open-on-flatbush/
Shopping
65 Fen is a sweet locally-owned (Mike & Eskimo!) wine store with a small selection of delicious and well-curated wines. They also deliver! http://www.65fen.com/
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65 Fenimore St
65 Fenimore Street65 Fen is a sweet locally-owned (Mike & Eskimo!) wine store with a small selection of delicious and well-curated wines. They also deliver! http://www.65fen.com/
1123 Washington Ave
1123 Washington AvenueLaundromat
Thriftway Pharmacy
542 Flatbush AvePharmacy
The biggest selection of beer in all of Brooklyn! This place is huge, and they have everything. http://bkbeerandsoda.com/
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Brooklyn Beer & Soda
507 Flatbush AveThe biggest selection of beer in all of Brooklyn! This place is huge, and they have everything. http://bkbeerandsoda.com/
Essentials
OJ Fruit & Vegetable Corp: American & West Indian Grocery is our favorite neighborhood grocer. Much better prices than the nearby Wholesome Gourmet.
563 Flatbush Ave
563 Flatbush AvenueOJ Fruit & Vegetable Corp: American & West Indian Grocery is our favorite neighborhood grocer. Much better prices than the nearby Wholesome Gourmet.
1141 Washington Ave
1141 Washington AvenuePAPA & SONS - great corner bodega/deli, friendly people
WHOLESOME GOURMET MARKET - high-priced groceries/deli/market, but good produce selection.
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Wholesome Gourmet Market
534 Flatbush AveWHOLESOME GOURMET MARKET - high-priced groceries/deli/market, but good produce selection.
Giant supermarket. Huge walk-in fridge stuffed with meats. If you want cheap groceries, THIS is your place.
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Western Beef Supermarket
44 Empire BlvdGiant supermarket. Huge walk-in fridge stuffed with meats. If you want cheap groceries, THIS is your place.
Everything Else
495 Flatbush Ave
495 Flatbush AvenuePLANET FITNESS just moved in here. Decent neighborhood gym if that's your thing!
BP Gas station occupies the little median wedge between Flatbush & Washington Avs
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bp
1379 Halsey StBP Gas station occupies the little median wedge between Flatbush & Washington Avs
BIKRAM YOGA LEFFERTS - brand-new bikram yoga studio, above the beer emporium. Cork floors!
507 Flatbush Ave
507 Flatbush AvenueBIKRAM YOGA LEFFERTS - brand-new bikram yoga studio, above the beer emporium. Cork floors!