Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. Quirky, nostalgic and cozy. The menu of American food changes frequently to suit the season. Knowledgeable bartenders serve exotic, old fashioned drinks.
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Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson AveOne of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. Quirky, nostalgic and cozy. The menu of American food changes frequently to suit the season. Knowledgeable bartenders serve exotic, old fashioned drinks.
I recommend the weekday lunch specials here. Listen in the the "Digital Dumbo" crowd planning start-ups and talking tech. (Avoid dinner.)
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Rebar
225 W 19th StI recommend the weekday lunch specials here. Listen in the the "Digital Dumbo" crowd planning start-ups and talking tech. (Avoid dinner.)
This place changes owners and names at least once a year, but the atmosphere never changes; Hip and romantic. The current restaurant does lovely Italian food.
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AlMar
111 Front StThis place changes owners and names at least once a year, but the atmosphere never changes; Hip and romantic. The current restaurant does lovely Italian food.
Free pool table, sunken bar and live music.The local arts crowd (which pre-dates the tech boom crowd) frequents here.
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Superfine
126 Front StFree pool table, sunken bar and live music.The local arts crowd (which pre-dates the tech boom crowd) frequents here.
They do coffee like wine here. Stop in for a cup or get a bag to bring back to the apartment.
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Brooklyn Roasting Company
They do coffee like wine here. Stop in for a cup or get a bag to bring back to the apartment.
Get bagels to go here. They are among the best in the city.
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La Bagel Delight at Dumbo
104 Front StGet bagels to go here. They are among the best in the city.
Everyone who eats here raves about it. They have a very romantic private garden that is open to the public. It's right under the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The River Café
1 Water StreetEveryone who eats here raves about it. They have a very romantic private garden that is open to the public. It's right under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Wonderful for Sunday brunch. Some of the best service in the neighborhood any day of the week. Michelin recommended.
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Jack the Horse Tavern
Wonderful for Sunday brunch. Some of the best service in the neighborhood any day of the week. Michelin recommended.
Coffee, pastries, free wifi, friendly staff. I hang out here to work all the time.
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Noodle Pudding
38 Henry StCoffee, pastries, free wifi, friendly staff. I hang out here to work all the time.
Beautiful, out-of-the-way spot for coffee during the day. Warm and vibrant for a glass of wine at night. This wine bar opened up to handle the spillover from the popular Vinegar Hill House next door.
Hillside
70 Hudson AveBeautiful, out-of-the-way spot for coffee during the day. Warm and vibrant for a glass of wine at night. This wine bar opened up to handle the spillover from the popular Vinegar Hill House next door.
Welcome to the pizza wars. Of the three pizza places on this block, Juliana's is the only one owned by the original Grimaldi family. The service here is best and the pizza is unquestioningly fabulous.
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Juliana's
19 Old Fulton StWelcome to the pizza wars. Of the three pizza places on this block, Juliana's is the only one owned by the original Grimaldi family. The service here is best and the pizza is unquestioningly fabulous.
Looking for the traditional American diner experience? This is it. Owned by 3 brothers for decades.
Park Plaza
220 Cadman Plaza WestLooking for the traditional American diner experience? This is it. Owned by 3 brothers for decades.
French press coffee, sandwiches, all Slow Food inspired. A great place to end up after exploring the Brooklyn Promenade.
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Iris Cafe
125 Columbia PlFrench press coffee, sandwiches, all Slow Food inspired. A great place to end up after exploring the Brooklyn Promenade.
Essentials
24 hour grocery. Reasonable prices for all the basics.
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Peas & Pickles
55 Washington St24 hour grocery. Reasonable prices for all the basics.
If you need something fancier than Peas & Pickles, shell out top dollar for unique and local groceries here.
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Foragers Market
56 Adams StIf you need something fancier than Peas & Pickles, shell out top dollar for unique and local groceries here.
Everything Else
City Chemist
335 Graham AveThe only drugstore in DUMBO.
Get your laundry done here. Drop it off in the morning, getting back in the evening. Pay by the pound.
Golden Bridge Cleaners
149 Front StGet your laundry done here. Drop it off in the morning, getting back in the evening. Pay by the pound.
The neighborhood wine store. Decent liquor selection, too.
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Blanc & Rouge
81 Washington StThe neighborhood wine store. Decent liquor selection, too.
This is the F subway stop. Take this for a fast option to the East Village, Union Square and beyond into Manhattan. Going into Brooklyn, this will take you to Park Slope.
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York Street
York StreetThis is the F subway stop. Take this for a fast option to the East Village, Union Square and beyond into Manhattan. Going into Brooklyn, this will take you to Park Slope.
Yoga studio with plenty of classes. New students get 10 days for $20, so if you want to keep up your routine during your visit, this is a great, affordable option.
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Abhaya Yoga Dumbo
55 Pearl StYoga studio with plenty of classes. New students get 10 days for $20, so if you want to keep up your routine during your visit, this is a great, affordable option.
United States Postal Service
1369 BroadwaySend your postcards from here!
Arts & Culture
Avant-garde performance space started in the 80's by the unlikely union between a church congregation and an artistic director. Check out the program on their website.
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St. Ann's Warehouse
45 Water StAvant-garde performance space started in the 80's by the unlikely union between a church congregation and an artistic director. Check out the program on their website.
Everything from trapeze shows to indie rock concerts. The atmosphere is dark and sexy. Check the website for shows.
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Galapagos Art Space
16 Main StEverything from trapeze shows to indie rock concerts. The atmosphere is dark and sexy. Check the website for shows.
Shopping
The original factory of the renowned chocolatier. I recommend the Wicked Hot Chocolate, available iced in the summer!
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Jacques Torres Chocolate - DUMBO
66 Water StThe original factory of the renowned chocolatier. I recommend the Wicked Hot Chocolate, available iced in the summer!
New York is known for having terrible bread. Luckily, DUMBO has Almondine. I send shipments of the almond croissants to my partner when he's traveling.
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Almondine Bakery
85 Water StNew York is known for having terrible bread. Luckily, DUMBO has Almondine. I send shipments of the almond croissants to my partner when he's traveling.
Publishing house, bookstore and event space. Check out the store or look at the calendar on the website for the next book launch (they happen almost every weekend).
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POWERHOUSE Arena
28 Adams StPublishing house, bookstore and event space. Check out the store or look at the calendar on the website for the next book launch (they happen almost every weekend).
Get your sugar fix by the ounce... or pound! Love the selection. I try not to go in, it's that dangerous.
Dewey's Candy
141 Front StGet your sugar fix by the ounce... or pound! Love the selection. I try not to go in, it's that dangerous.
Sightseeing
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Museum (BLDG 92) gives you a glimpse of New York's maritime history. It's a 20 minute walk from the apartment. Free admission. Hit up Hillside on your way!
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Museum (BLDG 92) gives you a glimpse of New York's maritime history. It's a 20 minute walk from the apartment. Free admission. Hit up Hillside on your way!
Founded in 1863 when Brooklyn was its own city, BHS covers 400 years of Brooklyn's development through photographs, paintings, memorabilia and interactive exhibitions. Open Wednesday - Saturday.
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Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont StFounded in 1863 when Brooklyn was its own city, BHS covers 400 years of Brooklyn's development through photographs, paintings, memorabilia and interactive exhibitions. Open Wednesday - Saturday.