Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
From early spring to early fall, this is the home of the Brooklyn Flea, which has become a must-see on Saturdays. And the food options are amazing.
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Pequeña
From early spring to early fall, this is the home of the Brooklyn Flea, which has become a must-see on Saturdays. And the food options are amazing.
Old-school bookstore with a huge selection (and a lot of Brooklyn writers featured). Great speaking series and lectures, too.
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Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StOld-school bookstore with a huge selection (and a lot of Brooklyn writers featured). Great speaking series and lectures, too.
Beautifully curated store with upscale housewares and gifts.
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Feliz
Beautifully curated store with upscale housewares and gifts.
Food Scene
Great tapas and other small plates. Beautiful decor and lighting.
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Olea
171 Lafayette AveGreat tapas and other small plates. Beautiful decor and lighting.
Good (though not amazing) Japanese.
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Sushi D - Authentic Sushi in Brooklyn,NY
207 Dekalb AveGood (though not amazing) Japanese.
I make coffee at home, but in a pinch, I'll hop here for a nice jolt. Ditto for Greene Grape's annex on Fulton.
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BitterSweet
180 Dekalb AveI make coffee at home, but in a pinch, I'll hop here for a nice jolt. Ditto for Greene Grape's annex on Fulton.
Good Thai that's delivered to your table pipping hot in about 5 minutes. Not sure how they do it.
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National
295 Fulton StGood Thai that's delivered to your table pipping hot in about 5 minutes. Not sure how they do it.
Maison May Dekalb
246 Dekalb AveBeautiful French cafe/restaurant.
The only South African restaurant in the area. Haven't been in a while but it's always had good food.
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Madiba
195 Dekalb AvenueThe only South African restaurant in the area. Haven't been in a while but it's always had good food.
Delicious, well-crafted American food in a gorgeous setting. The bar is also a must see (and try). The wait can be a bit long but that's just more reason to see (and try) the bar.
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No. 7
627 Greene AveDelicious, well-crafted American food in a gorgeous setting. The bar is also a must see (and try). The wait can be a bit long but that's just more reason to see (and try) the bar.
Beautiful, garden-level wine bar/restaurant.
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Stonehome Wine Bar & Restaurant
87 Lafayette AveBeautiful, garden-level wine bar/restaurant.
Great, farm-to-table restaurant on the border of Brooklyn Heights.
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Colonie
127 Atlantic AveGreat, farm-to-table restaurant on the border of Brooklyn Heights.
Fantastic, family-owned Middle Eastern food with a few locations around Brooklyn.
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Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt AveFantastic, family-owned Middle Eastern food with a few locations around Brooklyn.
Fantastic, family-owned Middle Eastern food with a few locations around Brooklyn.
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Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt AveFantastic, family-owned Middle Eastern food with a few locations around Brooklyn.
Amazing pizza that makes you feel like you're in Italy. The only downsides: no reservations taken and the lines get long.
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franny's
348 Flatbush AvenueAmazing pizza that makes you feel like you're in Italy. The only downsides: no reservations taken and the lines get long.
Unlike the "pizza" that you'll find throughout NYC, this by-the-slice joint has fantastic sauce and crust. Wish it were around the corner.
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Fascati Pizzería
80 Henry StUnlike the "pizza" that you'll find throughout NYC, this by-the-slice joint has fantastic sauce and crust. Wish it were around the corner.
Fantastic vegetarian place with a huge selection of dishes.
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Siggy's Good Food
76 Henry StreetFantastic vegetarian place with a huge selection of dishes.
Montreal deli hits Brooklyn. While there aren't a lot of veggie options, meat-eating friends have said this is a great place. I can vouch for their delicious egg sandwich :)
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Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt StMontreal deli hits Brooklyn. While there aren't a lot of veggie options, meat-eating friends have said this is a great place. I can vouch for their delicious egg sandwich :)
Fantastic, fresh Vietnamese sandwiches served on a delicious roll. Be sure to order the Vietnamese iced coffee and you'll be amped for a stroll around Brooklyn.
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Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches
311 Atlantic AveFantastic, fresh Vietnamese sandwiches served on a delicious roll. Be sure to order the Vietnamese iced coffee and you'll be amped for a stroll around Brooklyn.
Artisanal, small-batch ice cream that's already a must-hit even though it's been open just 2 years.
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveArtisanal, small-batch ice cream that's already a must-hit even though it's been open just 2 years.
One of the first restaurants that made Smith Street famous with foodies.
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The River Café
1 Water StreetOne of the first restaurants that made Smith Street famous with foodies.
Fun vibe at this eco-friendly spot. You order inside and then pick up your food in the backyard, where a team of chefs in a truck serve up fresh Latin-inspired food.
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Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StFun vibe at this eco-friendly spot. You order inside and then pick up your food in the backyard, where a team of chefs in a truck serve up fresh Latin-inspired food.
Essentials
Lots of great foods and artisanal goodies. And cheese, lots of cheese!
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Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StLots of great foods and artisanal goodies. And cheese, lots of cheese!
THE Middle Eastern grocery store in Brooklyn with a wide selection of nuts, herbs, prepared foods, etc. One tip: stock up here for everything except pita; for that, go next door to Damascus Bakery.
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Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveTHE Middle Eastern grocery store in Brooklyn with a wide selection of nuts, herbs, prepared foods, etc. One tip: stock up here for everything except pita; for that, go next door to Damascus Bakery.
Amazing pita and other baked Middle Eastern goods.
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Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop
195 Atlantic AveAmazing pita and other baked Middle Eastern goods.
Incredible, old-school Italian gourmet store. They make their own mozzarella, bottle their own olive oil and, well, that gives you an idea of what you'll find.
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Caputo's Fine Foods
460 Court StIncredible, old-school Italian gourmet store. They make their own mozzarella, bottle their own olive oil and, well, that gives you an idea of what you'll find.
Great selection of hard-to-find wines from around the world. Also, a number of nice spirits.
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Thirst Wine Merchants
11 Greene AveGreat selection of hard-to-find wines from around the world. Also, a number of nice spirits.
Drinks & Nightlife
Get your beer on at this authentic German beer hall. Great location, too.
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Die Stammkneipe/ Der Schwarze Koelner
710 Fulton StGet your beer on at this authentic German beer hall. Great location, too.
Cool, 20s-era restaurant and bar with fantastic food.
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Henry Public
329 Henry StCool, 20s-era restaurant and bar with fantastic food.
Arts & Culture
A mecca for arts in the hood. If you're up for an indie flick, a Broadway-quality show, dance, live music, etc., BAM will have it.
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BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StA mecca for arts in the hood. If you're up for an indie flick, a Broadway-quality show, dance, live music, etc., BAM will have it.
Indie movies, live theater, dance, performance art. Catch all of them at this Brooklyn institution.
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BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlIndie movies, live theater, dance, performance art. Catch all of them at this Brooklyn institution.
Everything Else
The easiest and cheapest way to get to/from JFK airport. Take the AirTrain to the Jamaica Station (LIRR) and then a train to the Atlantic Terminal. About 20 minutes and $12.
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Atlantic Terminal station
The easiest and cheapest way to get to/from JFK airport. Take the AirTrain to the Jamaica Station (LIRR) and then a train to the Atlantic Terminal. About 20 minutes and $12.
Hiking, running, tennis, large fields of grass. All in the center of Fort Greene. Oh, and a Farmers Market on Saturdays (~March-November)
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Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueHiking, running, tennis, large fields of grass. All in the center of Fort Greene. Oh, and a Farmers Market on Saturdays (~March-November)
Sightseeing
You can (and should) walk across the world's most famous bridge. Incredible views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty, etc.
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Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
You can (and should) walk across the world's most famous bridge. Incredible views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty, etc.
Starting at Atlantic Avenue and 3rd Avenue, head west (toward the water) and enjoy the huge variety of stores, boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, bars, that line Atlantic.
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Walgreens
210 Union AveStarting at Atlantic Avenue and 3rd Avenue, head west (toward the water) and enjoy the huge variety of stores, boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, bars, that line Atlantic.