Derek's Guidebook
Food scene
Enjoy a slice of pizza that’s rated among the best in the nation. One block from rental
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Luigi's Pizza
686 5th AveEnjoy a slice of pizza that’s rated among the best in the nation. One block from rental
Back patio with trees/coy pond, good vibes, and excellent section of beer and bar food. Two blocks from rental
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Sea Witch
703 5th AveBack patio with trees/coy pond, good vibes, and excellent section of beer and bar food. Two blocks from rental
Quarter
676 5th AveExcellent cocktails, gorgeous garden in the back. Two blocks from rental
For coffee lovers (Culture Culture coffee) and delicious breakfast/lunch sandwiches and pastries. Three blocks from rental
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Southside Coffee
654 6th AveFor coffee lovers (Culture Culture coffee) and delicious breakfast/lunch sandwiches and pastries. Three blocks from rental
Storied dive bar - free live music most nights. Four blocks from rental
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Freddy's Bar
627 5th AveStoried dive bar - free live music most nights. Four blocks from rental
Chilo's
323 Franklin AveGreat tacos, cool outdoor space. Four blocks from rental
Large outdoor spot with great beer selection and bar food. Four blocks from rental
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Greenwood Park
555 7th AveLarge outdoor spot with great beer selection and bar food. Four blocks from rental
Intimate spot with excellent New American food and cocktails. Three blocks from rental.
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Lot 2
687 6th AveIntimate spot with excellent New American food and cocktails. Three blocks from rental.
Baked In Brooklyn
755 5th AveFresh bagels! Three blocks from rental
Neighborhoods
(1) On south end of Park Slope. Mix of families and young folks, so quiet but not boring. Solid food and bars, but not the rowdy kind.
(2) Centrally located — e.g., ~15 min walk (or quick car, train, or bike ride) Prospect Park, Ft Greene, Red Hook, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Gowanus. Close to Brooklyn’s best parks.
(3) Just a 6 min walk to Prospect Ave station for R, N, D trains. Commute to Lower Manhattan in 25 minutes.
South Slope
(1) On south end of Park Slope. Mix of families and young folks, so quiet but not boring. Solid food and bars, but not the rowdy kind.
(2) Centrally located — e.g., ~15 min walk (or quick car, train, or bike ride) Prospect Park, Ft Greene, Red Hook, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Gowanus. Close to Brooklyn’s best parks.
(3) Just a 6 min walk to Prospect Ave station for R, N, D trains. Commute to Lower Manhattan in 25 minutes.
Sightseeing
15 minute walk through Park Slope to the iconic Prospect Park
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Ipharki yeProspect
15 minute walk through Park Slope to the iconic Prospect Park
Less than 15 min walk for gorgeous sunsets and arguably best view of NYC
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Iphakamisa Park
43rd StreetLess than 15 min walk for gorgeous sunsets and arguably best view of NYC
Fantastic spot/romantic vibes for a excellent pie and bottle of wine. (Owned by Lucali’a brother!)
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Giuseppina's Brick Oven Pizza
691 6th AveFantastic spot/romantic vibes for a excellent pie and bottle of wine. (Owned by Lucali’a brother!)