Guidebook for Brooklyn
Everything Else
One of the highlights of the neighborhood is the proximity to the park! You can bike, walk, or run on the paved paths, or hike through the various unpaved trails. On Saturday's there is a Greenmarket
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Ipharki yeProspect
One of the highlights of the neighborhood is the proximity to the park! You can bike, walk, or run on the paved paths, or hike through the various unpaved trails. On Saturday's there is a Greenmarket
Bend + Bloom Yoga
198 5th AvenueA great yoga studio just a few blocks away!
Bodhisattva Yoga
442 9th StOur favorite yoga studio in the neighborhood. They are really friendly!
If you are a crossfitter, you will be hard pressed to find a better gym. They have great programming, knowledgeable coaches, and a fantastic community.
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Crossfit South Brooklyn
597 Degraw StIf you are a crossfitter, you will be hard pressed to find a better gym. They have great programming, knowledgeable coaches, and a fantastic community.
Food Scene
Barely a block away on 5th Avenue, this little bar of course has a great backyard. If you go, try the cocktail called The Bramble,that's our favorite!
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Backyard
388 5th AvenueBarely a block away on 5th Avenue, this little bar of course has a great backyard. If you go, try the cocktail called The Bramble,that's our favorite!
This is a Michelin recommended restaurant right on 5th avenue (take a left coming from the apartment). We felt we had to put it on there because of its accolades, but it might be a little overrated.
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Juventino
370 5th AvenueThis is a Michelin recommended restaurant right on 5th avenue (take a left coming from the apartment). We felt we had to put it on there because of its accolades, but it might be a little overrated.
Great little Peruvian place on 5th ave that also has a backyard. Reservations recommended, and make sure you order the Ceviche sampler if you are a ceviche fan!
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Surfish Bistro on 5th
351 5th AvenueGreat little Peruvian place on 5th ave that also has a backyard. Reservations recommended, and make sure you order the Ceviche sampler if you are a ceviche fan!
A little more upscale than the other restaurants on this list. Benchmark has a great atmosphere, great steak, and a fantastic wine list. Reservations recommended.
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Benchmark
339A 2nd StA little more upscale than the other restaurants on this list. Benchmark has a great atmosphere, great steak, and a fantastic wine list. Reservations recommended.
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveGreat tacos!
Great brunch spot! Try Daisy's Eggs or the Dominican Breakfast
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Bogota Latin Bistro
141 5th AveGreat brunch spot! Try Daisy's Eggs or the Dominican Breakfast
Sightseeing
New exhibitions every month, check their website to see what is showing: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern Pkwy New exhibitions every month, check their website to see what is showing: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php
Gorgeous gardens with many different paths to wander through
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Botanic Garden station
Gorgeous gardens with many different paths to wander through
Drinks & Nightlife
A fun bar with tons of games, including shuffleboard.
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The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StA fun bar with tons of games, including shuffleboard.
Essentials
This place is HUGE - even by suburban standards. They also grow some of their own produce on the roof and are partially powered by wind turbines.
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Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StThis place is HUGE - even by suburban standards. They also grow some of their own produce on the roof and are partially powered by wind turbines.