Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great local coffee shop, just around the corner. Couldn't be closer!
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Lula Bean
797 Grand StGreat local coffee shop, just around the corner. Couldn't be closer!
Want ridiculous coffee that took days to make, one drip at a time? This place resembles a science lab more than a coffee shop. Def worth a visit, though you’ll wait in line if you go on a weekend
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Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StWant ridiculous coffee that took days to make, one drip at a time? This place resembles a science lab more than a coffee shop. Def worth a visit, though you’ll wait in line if you go on a weekend
The best pizza in NYC. Period. This sorta hidden spot doesn't reservations & weekend waits are typically in the two-hour range. The solution: go on a weeknight, or very early (5 or 6pm).
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Roberta's
261 Moore StThe best pizza in NYC. Period. This sorta hidden spot doesn't reservations & weekend waits are typically in the two-hour range. The solution: go on a weeknight, or very early (5 or 6pm).
The best sushi in NYC. They don’t take reservations and weekend nights can be a wait. Go early on a weekend or on a weeknight to beat the wait. Order experimenta items. Drift from your comfort zone.
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Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StThe best sushi in NYC. They don’t take reservations and weekend nights can be a wait. Go early on a weekend or on a weeknight to beat the wait. Order experimenta items. Drift from your comfort zone.
Great burritos and tacos, and awesome hot sauces. Cheap and easy place for a quick bite, or delivery. I eat here all the time.
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Haab williamsburg
202 Leonard StGreat burritos and tacos, and awesome hot sauces. Cheap and easy place for a quick bite, or delivery. I eat here all the time.
If you’re looking for reasonably priced and tasty Thai Food, it’s the best in the hood. Interior is kind of bland, so probably not the best place to eat-in. Better for delivery
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Lily Thai
615 Grand StIf you’re looking for reasonably priced and tasty Thai Food, it’s the best in the hood. Interior is kind of bland, so probably not the best place to eat-in. Better for delivery
The meat-filled tasting menu was one of the best meals I can remember having. Probably want to call ahead here.
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Traif
229 S 4th StThe meat-filled tasting menu was one of the best meals I can remember having. Probably want to call ahead here.
Awesome soup dumplings (actually some of the best I've ever had—including in Shanghai). Fun place to eat. Delicious Asian food.
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M Shanghai
292 Grand StAwesome soup dumplings (actually some of the best I've ever had—including in Shanghai). Fun place to eat. Delicious Asian food.
Pulled pork, BBQ, and big mugs of beer. Awesome outdoor seating, so go on a sunny day! People LOVE this place.
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Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AvePulled pork, BBQ, and big mugs of beer. Awesome outdoor seating, so go on a sunny day! People LOVE this place.
Awesome comfort food. Best fried chicken (and pies!) you’ll ever have.
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Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StAwesome comfort food. Best fried chicken (and pies!) you’ll ever have.
A fantastic gourmet (and I think vegan) doughnut shop people go ga-ga for. Get your sugar high here!
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Dun-Well Doughnuts
222 Montrose AveA fantastic gourmet (and I think vegan) doughnut shop people go ga-ga for. Get your sugar high here!
A super-popular vegan diner that even us meat-eaters can enjoy. Really great vibe and food, just a few blocks away.
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Champs Diner
197 Meserole StA super-popular vegan diner that even us meat-eaters can enjoy. Really great vibe and food, just a few blocks away.
A no-frills Mexican joint that actually is real-deal authentic. No fanciness here; just great food that's cheap, delicious, and spicy as hell.
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New Mexico Place
189 Graham AveA no-frills Mexican joint that actually is real-deal authentic. No fanciness here; just great food that's cheap, delicious, and spicy as hell.
NYC isn't the best town for finding weekday breakfast dishes (we rush in the AM, and go nuts for brunch). This nearby spot is an exception: Great coffee and egg dishes, 7 days/week. And Wifi for work!
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C.Lo Café
39 Bushwick AveNYC isn't the best town for finding weekday breakfast dishes (we rush in the AM, and go nuts for brunch). This nearby spot is an exception: Great coffee and egg dishes, 7 days/week. And Wifi for work!
This is my favorite neighborhood secret. A tiny Japanese spot with maybe four tables, it serves incredibly fresh food that changes by the day. Go during off-hours to avoid waits, due to the small size
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OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StThis is my favorite neighborhood secret. A tiny Japanese spot with maybe four tables, it serves incredibly fresh food that changes by the day. Go during off-hours to avoid waits, due to the small size
Great Thai restaurant with nice atmosphere and to-die-for lunch special. Wifi makes it a great place to work
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Sage
299-301 Graham AveGreat Thai restaurant with nice atmosphere and to-die-for lunch special. Wifi makes it a great place to work
Step into a classic Italian bakery with CRAZY pastries. I don't use the term "old-school" lightly.
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Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveStep into a classic Italian bakery with CRAZY pastries. I don't use the term "old-school" lightly.
Great coffee shop to hang out at for hours and people-watch while using their Wifi and peeking at aspiring screenwriters' laptop screens.
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Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveGreat coffee shop to hang out at for hours and people-watch while using their Wifi and peeking at aspiring screenwriters' laptop screens.
It's nearing midnight and you're in the mood for crazy-good sushi or noodles in a wonderful, intimate setting. This is where you go.
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Suzume
545 Lorimer StIt's nearing midnight and you're in the mood for crazy-good sushi or noodles in a wonderful, intimate setting. This is where you go.
Could be the best steak in NYC. SUPER popular, so get there early to avoid waiting all night in line.
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St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveCould be the best steak in NYC. SUPER popular, so get there early to avoid waiting all night in line.
Probably the best (and one of the most popular) breakfast and brunch spots in the area. Great for a weekday breakfast, though lines can be long on weekends.
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Egg
109 N 3rd StProbably the best (and one of the most popular) breakfast and brunch spots in the area. Great for a weekday breakfast, though lines can be long on weekends.
I love this place, which feels like a neon-lit Bangkok noodle joint. The right combination of seedy and delicious; with crazy drinks, and crazier food (Doritos-dusted eggs?)
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King Noodle
1045 Flushing AvenueI love this place, which feels like a neon-lit Bangkok noodle joint. The right combination of seedy and delicious; with crazy drinks, and crazier food (Doritos-dusted eggs?)
This Chipotle-style assembly line burrito joint is so, so close. It's okay for a quick fix, though won't blow your mind (or your bank—it's cheap)
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La Gringa Taqueria
800 Grand StreetThis Chipotle-style assembly line burrito joint is so, so close. It's okay for a quick fix, though won't blow your mind (or your bank—it's cheap)
Loving Hut
76 Bushwick AveQuick and easy vegan food, steps from my door
Surprisingly fantastic burger and really great brunch, hidden in a somewhat dingy strip.
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EastWick
112 Graham AveSurprisingly fantastic burger and really great brunch, hidden in a somewhat dingy strip.
Use your hands with this vegetarian Ethiopian restaurant. Love this joint
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Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveUse your hands with this vegetarian Ethiopian restaurant. Love this joint
Fantastic pizza by the slice. Maybe the best $2.50 you can spend!
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Carmine's Pizzeria
358 Graham AveFantastic pizza by the slice. Maybe the best $2.50 you can spend!
Old-school donut shop that is world-famous for it's delicious, dirt-cheap donuts (and great coffee). A time machine, and a must-visit
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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveOld-school donut shop that is world-famous for it's delicious, dirt-cheap donuts (and great coffee). A time machine, and a must-visit
Fantastic Russian food and a ton of vodkas and wine on tap (seriously). Right around the corner, and run by really friendly folks
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Masha & The Bear
Fantastic Russian food and a ton of vodkas and wine on tap (seriously). Right around the corner, and run by really friendly folks
Fantastic and casual French-style restaurant that earns top marks for its breakfast, lunch, and brunch (which is VERY popular). Get the burger, or any egg dish. Great for a weekday breakfast/brunch
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Le Barricou
533 Grand StFantastic and casual French-style restaurant that earns top marks for its breakfast, lunch, and brunch (which is VERY popular). Get the burger, or any egg dish. Great for a weekday breakfast/brunch
Boy do I love this tiny sliver of a restaurant. Dimly lit and cozy. Sit at the bar and order the polenta and broccoli rabe—two boring-sounding dishes that will blow your mind. Great cocktails too
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The Saint Austere
Boy do I love this tiny sliver of a restaurant. Dimly lit and cozy. Sit at the bar and order the polenta and broccoli rabe—two boring-sounding dishes that will blow your mind. Great cocktails too
This tiny place has some of the craziest and most decadent sandwiches you've ever had. A must, with meat courtesy a legendary local butcher shop
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The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveThis tiny place has some of the craziest and most decadent sandwiches you've ever had. A must, with meat courtesy a legendary local butcher shop
Great sandwiches for a quick bite in a tiny counter-service shop. Order The Mexican or get some of their fantastic chili. The bread pudding is also good
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The Sandwich Shop
658A Grand StGreat sandwiches for a quick bite in a tiny counter-service shop. Order The Mexican or get some of their fantastic chili. The bread pudding is also good
Super-close deli (just around corner) with great sandwiches and really great coffee. Great for a quick to-go bite or just a cup of coffee
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Brooklyn Standard 2
766 Grand StSuper-close deli (just around corner) with great sandwiches and really great coffee. Great for a quick to-go bite or just a cup of coffee
This Mexican diner is open 24 hours for everything from diner food to burritos to pastries. Can't say it's the best food around, but at 4am, how picky are you?
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Grand Morelos
727 Grand StThis Mexican diner is open 24 hours for everything from diner food to burritos to pastries. Can't say it's the best food around, but at 4am, how picky are you?
This place is very, very strange. A comic book-themed burger joint that serves incredibly cheap liquor to a shockingly young crowd (don't ask for their IDs). Full of free video games (arcade and Xbox)
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Action Burger
292 Graham AveThis place is very, very strange. A comic book-themed burger joint that serves incredibly cheap liquor to a shockingly young crowd (don't ask for their IDs). Full of free video games (arcade and Xbox)
Yum! This Southern-style restaurant serves up MASSIVE and delicious portions of comfort food
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The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetYum! This Southern-style restaurant serves up MASSIVE and delicious portions of comfort food
One of the most famous brunch spots around. Go on weekdays to avoid the crowd. Order the burger (or anything really). Was owned by the late Heath Ledger
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveOne of the most famous brunch spots around. Go on weekdays to avoid the crowd. Order the burger (or anything really). Was owned by the late Heath Ledger
A dim, peaceful piano bar with incredible cocktails and good food that... late on weekend nights... also turns into a nutty dance party.
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Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueA dim, peaceful piano bar with incredible cocktails and good food that... late on weekend nights... also turns into a nutty dance party.
This 24-hour diner/bar features "spin-the-bottle" table if you're feeling frisky. Below it is a music venue/bar that's worth checking out
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Amancay's Diner
2 Knickerbocker AveThis 24-hour diner/bar features "spin-the-bottle" table if you're feeling frisky. Below it is a music venue/bar that's worth checking out
One of several restaurants on "Curry Row". Squeeze into cramped quarters and enjoy the red glow of Christmas lights and crazy-cheep Indian food
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MILON
93 1st Ave.One of several restaurants on "Curry Row". Squeeze into cramped quarters and enjoy the red glow of Christmas lights and crazy-cheep Indian food
This West Coast chain finally comes to NYC, with delectable and rather strange burgers. Quite delicious if you like your burgers truffle-y
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Umami Burger
158 North 4th StreetThis West Coast chain finally comes to NYC, with delectable and rather strange burgers. Quite delicious if you like your burgers truffle-y
Bozu
296 Grand StYes, I love the sushi here way too much.
Come at opening to avoid the lines at this crazy experimental "Chinese" restaurant. Order the Mai Pai Tofu, which features tongue-numbing Szechuan peppers. A must!
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Mission
171 E BroadwayCome at opening to avoid the lines at this crazy experimental "Chinese" restaurant. Order the Mai Pai Tofu, which features tongue-numbing Szechuan peppers. A must!
My new favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. All locally sourced everything. Be warned vegetarians: This one is definitely for the meat-lovers out there.
Black Tree BK
261 Metropolitan AveMy new favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. All locally sourced everything. Be warned vegetarians: This one is definitely for the meat-lovers out there.
Arts & Culture
An amazing movie theater with fantastic food and drinks... served directly to your seat. A wonderful place for a night out.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveAn amazing movie theater with fantastic food and drinks... served directly to your seat. A wonderful place for a night out.
One of the weirdest little gems around: A tiny museum dedicated to bizarre elements of NYC history. See an original peep show booth!
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The City Reliquary Museum
370 Metropolitan AveOne of the weirdest little gems around: A tiny museum dedicated to bizarre elements of NYC history. See an original peep show booth!
Our neighborhood movie theater plays first-runs for several bucks less than Manhattan screens. Not as special as the Nighthawk, but more likely to have big blockbusters.
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Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StOur neighborhood movie theater plays first-runs for several bucks less than Manhattan screens. Not as special as the Nighthawk, but more likely to have big blockbusters.
The home of the legendary Sleep No More, which is the one thing you should definitely do while in NYC. Wear comfortable shoes and get lost in the immersive crazy.
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The McKittrick Hotel
530 W 27th StThe home of the legendary Sleep No More, which is the one thing you should definitely do while in NYC. Wear comfortable shoes and get lost in the immersive crazy.
I'm about two blocks from this incredible immersive theater show, that puts you inside the world of Alice In Wonderland & Lewis Carroll. Only 15 tickets/show, so book in advance. Won't disappoint!
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Then She Fell
195 Maujer StI'm about two blocks from this incredible immersive theater show, that puts you inside the world of Alice In Wonderland & Lewis Carroll. Only 15 tickets/show, so book in advance. Won't disappoint!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic wine and cheese bar. Very close, and a wonderful atmosphere for relaxation.
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Tuffet
286 Graham AveFantastic wine and cheese bar. Very close, and a wonderful atmosphere for relaxation.
The quintessential Williamsburg bar. Huge outdoor area with a taco truck, and one of only bars that's guaranteed to have a decent crowd seven nights a week. Has a rep as a pickup joint, but it’s fun.
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Union Pool
484 Union AveThe quintessential Williamsburg bar. Huge outdoor area with a taco truck, and one of only bars that's guaranteed to have a decent crowd seven nights a week. Has a rep as a pickup joint, but it’s fun.
Exactly what the name sounds like: Big bar with dozens of old arcade games. Worth checking out. Also has a surprisingly impressive beer selection. 10 min walk or steps from Lorimer L.
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Barcade
388 Union AveExactly what the name sounds like: Big bar with dozens of old arcade games. Worth checking out. Also has a surprisingly impressive beer selection. 10 min walk or steps from Lorimer L.
Great bar with tons of local beers, a very good sit-down restaurant, lots of high-tech bowling lanes, and different DJs or bands almost every night (check schedule to see if there's a cover).
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveGreat bar with tons of local beers, a very good sit-down restaurant, lots of high-tech bowling lanes, and different DJs or bands almost every night (check schedule to see if there's a cover).
One of the best beer bars in the city. There are no signs outfront (look for a red door). The bar looks tiny at first, but has an incredible outdoor space in back. If you love beer, go here.
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Spuyten Duyvil
359 Metropolitan AveOne of the best beer bars in the city. There are no signs outfront (look for a red door). The bar looks tiny at first, but has an incredible outdoor space in back. If you love beer, go here.
Travel back in time with this hidden speakeasy. Go into the next-door bar (Sweet Science), and walk to the back and through the nondescript door. Enjoy amazing cocktails!
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Featherweight
135 Graham AveTravel back in time with this hidden speakeasy. Go into the next-door bar (Sweet Science), and walk to the back and through the nondescript door. Enjoy amazing cocktails!
Fantastic burgers in a divey punk/metal setting in an otherwise-empty block full of huge murals. Their happy hour burger special is a steal!
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The Anchored Inn
57 Waterbury StFantastic burgers in a divey punk/metal setting in an otherwise-empty block full of huge murals. Their happy hour burger special is a steal!
A divey bar full of neighborhood locals getting loud and a bit rowdy. A really fun time, and not a tourist in sight.
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duckduck
153 Montrose AveA divey bar full of neighborhood locals getting loud and a bit rowdy. A really fun time, and not a tourist in sight.
Grab a cocktail at this super-close candle-lit bar. Some nights a jazz trio serenades you, others the TVs blast the game.
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Matt Torrey's
46 Bushwick AveGrab a cocktail at this super-close candle-lit bar. Some nights a jazz trio serenades you, others the TVs blast the game.
One of the best brunch deals around. Like $12 for a great meal, including coffee and Bloody Mary or mimosa. Super popular place with locals. Also great beer and whiskey selection at night
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Harefield Road
769 Metropolitan AveOne of the best brunch deals around. Like $12 for a great meal, including coffee and Bloody Mary or mimosa. Super popular place with locals. Also great beer and whiskey selection at night
This tiny, low-key bar is a great spot for a drink and conversation. It's dimly lit, the music is never loud, and they sometimes play funny movies (on mute) on a giant screen. Super close by too
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ORE-BAR
277 Graham AveThis tiny, low-key bar is a great spot for a drink and conversation. It's dimly lit, the music is never loud, and they sometimes play funny movies (on mute) on a giant screen. Super close by too
One of the best cocktail bars in the city. Hidden on the far end of the Graham Ave strip.
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The Richardson
451 Graham AvenueOne of the best cocktail bars in the city. Hidden on the far end of the Graham Ave strip.
This bar is connected to a local distillery, and actually makes its own gin and rye. It's got an incredible atmosphere (tiny and candle-lit), and a big glass wall peeks out onto the distillery floor.
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The Shanty
79 Richardson StThis bar is connected to a local distillery, and actually makes its own gin and rye. It's got an incredible atmosphere (tiny and candle-lit), and a big glass wall peeks out onto the distillery floor.
If you like pinball, you already know about this place. This bar features a huge collection of machines, where you can take on some of the city's best players.
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Jackbar
143 Havemeyer StIf you like pinball, you already know about this place. This bar features a huge collection of machines, where you can take on some of the city's best players.
This laundromat-slash-pinball arcade is currently in the process of becoming a bar as well. One of the city's most unique and special places, full of games and dogs—even if you never do laundry here.
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Sunshine Laundromat
860 Manhattan AveThis laundromat-slash-pinball arcade is currently in the process of becoming a bar as well. One of the city's most unique and special places, full of games and dogs—even if you never do laundry here.
Dirt-cheap beer and a large outdoor space that is open super-late, this rock'n'roll bar is loud and fun.
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Rocka Rolla
486 Metropolitan AveDirt-cheap beer and a large outdoor space that is open super-late, this rock'n'roll bar is loud and fun.
Loud, fun bar with surprisingly amazing fried chicken on the menu. Not a fancy place, but full of letting-loose locals.
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The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveLoud, fun bar with surprisingly amazing fried chicken on the menu. Not a fancy place, but full of letting-loose locals.
This upscale hotel's rooftop bar offers sweeping views of the city while you sip your drink. Super popular spot, so use some magic to talk your way in if it's a Friday night.
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveThis upscale hotel's rooftop bar offers sweeping views of the city while you sip your drink. Super popular spot, so use some magic to talk your way in if it's a Friday night.
Happyfun Hideaway
1211 Myrtle AveWelcome to Bushwick. It may get messy.
A hidden joint full of locals. Wonderful bar for a drink
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The Drink
228 Manhattan AvenueA hidden joint full of locals. Wonderful bar for a drink
It's 3am, you're out in Bushwick, and you want some ridiculously good pizza.
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Archie's Bar & Pizza
It's 3am, you're out in Bushwick, and you want some ridiculously good pizza.
The quintessential Bushwick bar. A wonderful, lively place with cheap drinks
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Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveThe quintessential Bushwick bar. A wonderful, lively place with cheap drinks
A MASSIVE warehouse full of drinks, with a huge backyard (populated with food trucks). Fun place, hidden on an empty street
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The Well
272 Meserole StreetA MASSIVE warehouse full of drinks, with a huge backyard (populated with food trucks). Fun place, hidden on an empty street
Dance the night away in this fog-filled, pitch-black hideaway. A wild time
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Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveDance the night away in this fog-filled, pitch-black hideaway. A wild time
This bar is neither a country club nor in Bushwick. What it is: Cheap beer and unlimited free cheesy poofs.
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Bushwick Country Club
608 Grand StThis bar is neither a country club nor in Bushwick. What it is: Cheap beer and unlimited free cheesy poofs.
The best whiskey bar in the city? Also a crazy menu of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and an INCREDIBLE backyard.
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Noorman's Kil
609 Grand StThe best whiskey bar in the city? Also a crazy menu of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and an INCREDIBLE backyard.
A huge sports bar in Williamsburg. If you want to watch games, this is the place for you.
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The Big Whiskey
524 Grand StreetA huge sports bar in Williamsburg. If you want to watch games, this is the place for you.
It's sort of funny that Williamsburg now has sports bars, but here's one just steps away. Great if you want to watch a game.
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4th Down Sports Bar
750 Grand StIt's sort of funny that Williamsburg now has sports bars, but here's one just steps away. Great if you want to watch a game.
Semi-divey and dirt-cheap bar that is inexplicably Canadian-themed. Order some whiskey and beer, play some pinball, and cuddle up in a place that feels extra cozy in the winter.
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Ontario Bar LLC
559 Grand StSemi-divey and dirt-cheap bar that is inexplicably Canadian-themed. Order some whiskey and beer, play some pinball, and cuddle up in a place that feels extra cozy in the winter.
A bar with far-better food than it has any right to have. Order the burger and buffalo wings, which are borderline-gourmet. There's also trivia and comedy on some nights, and it's always free
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The Grand Bar & Grill
647 Grand StreetA bar with far-better food than it has any right to have. Order the burger and buffalo wings, which are borderline-gourmet. There's also trivia and comedy on some nights, and it's always free
A local's dive with a rock'n'roll vibe. Knock a few back!
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Lady Jay's
633 Grand StreetA local's dive with a rock'n'roll vibe. Knock a few back!
Local's dive with a few pinballs and cheap drinks. Have fun!
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Second Chance Saloon
659 Grand StLocal's dive with a few pinballs and cheap drinks. Have fun!
A quiet bar on weeknights, things get pretty loud and rowdy (and possibly dance-y) on weekends at this nearby joint.
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Legion
790 Metropolitan AvenueA quiet bar on weeknights, things get pretty loud and rowdy (and possibly dance-y) on weekends at this nearby joint.
A nearby bar with awesome drinks and a wonderful atmosphere. Worth a stop if in the area!
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Reclamation Bar
817 Metropolitan AveA nearby bar with awesome drinks and a wonderful atmosphere. Worth a stop if in the area!
Fun bar with friendly bartenders on the way down to the gritty weirdness that is Bushwick!
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Tradesman
222 Bushwick AveFun bar with friendly bartenders on the way down to the gritty weirdness that is Bushwick!
Fancy neighborhood cocktail bar! Go shmooze with couples on their first dates!
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Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand StFancy neighborhood cocktail bar! Go shmooze with couples on their first dates!
Order a drink, get a free personal pizza; fresh out of the oven!
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Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan AveOrder a drink, get a free personal pizza; fresh out of the oven!
Great neighborhood bar with pretty great comfort food. Get the "Juicy Lucy" burger (it's stuffed with cheese!), the spicy pickles, or the fried cheese curds.
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Burnside
506 Grand StGreat neighborhood bar with pretty great comfort food. Get the "Juicy Lucy" burger (it's stuffed with cheese!), the spicy pickles, or the fried cheese curds.
Hit the rooftop and enjoy the view at this neighborhood bar. A local's favorite
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Night of Joy
667 Lorimer StHit the rooftop and enjoy the view at this neighborhood bar. A local's favorite
Huge indoor beer garden-style bar. Grab a stein and raise one with the crowds of revelers!
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Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveHuge indoor beer garden-style bar. Grab a stein and raise one with the crowds of revelers!
Berry Street
Berry StreetA huge rooftop makes up for the less-than-hip crowd
A crazy-ruckus party joint with a huge outdoor space. Gets nuts on weekends
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The Woods
48 S 4th StA crazy-ruckus party joint with a huge outdoor space. Gets nuts on weekends
This bar seems small from the outside, but go out the back and you're treated to one of the largest outdoor areas you've ever seen at a bar. Fantastic on nice nights, and open late
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Crown Victoria Bar
60 South 2nd StreetThis bar seems small from the outside, but go out the back and you're treated to one of the largest outdoor areas you've ever seen at a bar. Fantastic on nice nights, and open late
Semi-famous cocktail joint with great bar food. Great for a first (or fiftieth) date.
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Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StSemi-famous cocktail joint with great bar food. Great for a first (or fiftieth) date.
Beloved
If you're in the area, this place has a great backyard
A crazy club-like bar with tons of dancing. It's a bizarre concept: A bar meant to resemble a hotel lobby bar, that doesn't have a hotel. Huge outdoors pace and booming DJs. Go crazy!
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Freehold
45 S 3rd StA crazy club-like bar with tons of dancing. It's a bizarre concept: A bar meant to resemble a hotel lobby bar, that doesn't have a hotel. Huge outdoors pace and booming DJs. Go crazy!
This hotel features a swimming pool in the back that hosts rowdy pool parties during the summer. Get some sun and fun!
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McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StThis hotel features a swimming pool in the back that hosts rowdy pool parties during the summer. Get some sun and fun!
So you want to stay up all night dancing to EDM? Here's your spot. Just keep an eye on your drinks.
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Output
74 Wythe AveSo you want to stay up all night dancing to EDM? Here's your spot. Just keep an eye on your drinks.
My buddy Zach owns this fantastic beer bar, full of obscure brews. Ask for Zach and tell him you're staying with me!
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Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveMy buddy Zach owns this fantastic beer bar, full of obscure brews. Ask for Zach and tell him you're staying with me!
The only bar in Times Square I can stand. A classic boxing dive that is tiny, incredibly cheap, and a relic of another era.
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Jimmy's Corner
140 West 44th StreetThe only bar in Times Square I can stand. A classic boxing dive that is tiny, incredibly cheap, and a relic of another era.
Everything Else
Take parkour, aerial silk, roller skate dance classes or train for American Ninja Warrior at this off-beat gym full of high-flying parkour folks. Best part: Totally beginner friendly—and really fun!
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Brooklyn Zoo NY
230 Bogart StTake parkour, aerial silk, roller skate dance classes or train for American Ninja Warrior at this off-beat gym full of high-flying parkour folks. Best part: Totally beginner friendly—and really fun!
Essentials
This brand-new supermarket is just around the corner. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside is another story: Full of top-notch items and a massive craft beer selection.
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Graham Market
247 Graham AveThis brand-new supermarket is just around the corner. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside is another story: Full of top-notch items and a massive craft beer selection.
The best, cheapest, freshest produce market in the city. A local's secret.
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To The World Farm
655 Grand StThe best, cheapest, freshest produce market in the city. A local's secret.
This old-school Italian deli feels like it's been there for 50 years (it probably has). It's sandwiches are INSANE: Including the FDNY, which is chicken parmesan made with garlic bread as its bread!
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Anthony & Son Panini Shoppe
433 Graham AveThis old-school Italian deli feels like it's been there for 50 years (it probably has). It's sandwiches are INSANE: Including the FDNY, which is chicken parmesan made with garlic bread as its bread!
A 24-hour organic grocery store that's just around the corner. A bit pricey, but at 3am; it's pretty awesome to have around.
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Khims Millennim Market
294 Graham AvenueA 24-hour organic grocery store that's just around the corner. A bit pricey, but at 3am; it's pretty awesome to have around.
Sightseeing
"Hipster beach", it's called. This waterfront park offers incredible views of Manhattan that go on forever. A must-visit.
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I-East River State Park
90 Kent Ave"Hipster beach", it's called. This waterfront park offers incredible views of Manhattan that go on forever. A must-visit.
The biggest park for miles is full of sunbathing and soccer-playing locals. Features an open track for getting your miles in, a HUGE swimming pool for the summer, and tons of grassy spots to picnic on
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StThe biggest park for miles is full of sunbathing and soccer-playing locals. Features an open track for getting your miles in, a HUGE swimming pool for the summer, and tons of grassy spots to picnic on
You can walk this bridge (or grab a CitiBike) and be in the Lower East Side of Manhattan in about 20 minutes. A great walk if it's nice out, and not nearly as touristy as the Brooklyn Bridge.
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IWilliamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathYou can walk this bridge (or grab a CitiBike) and be in the Lower East Side of Manhattan in about 20 minutes. A great walk if it's nice out, and not nearly as touristy as the Brooklyn Bridge.
It takes about 30 minutes to walk this park-in-the-sky. A must do, even if it gets crowded. And it's free.
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High Line Park
It takes about 30 minutes to walk this park-in-the-sky. A must do, even if it gets crowded. And it's free.
This hidden-gem park surrounds you with water on three sides as you stair up at the skyline. Take the subway or the ride-like Roosevelt Island Tram from Manhattan
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
1 FDR Four Freedoms ParkThis hidden-gem park surrounds you with water on three sides as you stair up at the skyline. Take the subway or the ride-like Roosevelt Island Tram from Manhattan
This tram is basically a ride that takes you high above the city and the bridge, onto the historic Roosevelt Island (while there, check out the park on the southern tip and the old smallpox hospital)
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The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th StThis tram is basically a ride that takes you high above the city and the bridge, onto the historic Roosevelt Island (while there, check out the park on the southern tip and the old smallpox hospital)
This dirty, grimy, and way-too-much-fun theme park is a great summertime destination. Try the Cyclone, which is the oldest roller coaster in the country! And hit the beach
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Coney Island
This dirty, grimy, and way-too-much-fun theme park is a great summertime destination. Try the Cyclone, which is the oldest roller coaster in the country! And hit the beach
We actually have real beaches here! Great for a hot day, and just a subway ride away
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Rockaway Beach
We actually have real beaches here! Great for a hot day, and just a subway ride away
Shopping
One of the most popular places to buy jewelry and small gifts. You've been warned
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Catbird
108 Bedford AveOne of the most popular places to buy jewelry and small gifts. You've been warned
Are you looking for board games or Magic: The Gathering tournaments? This is your spot.
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Twenty Sided Store
280 Grand StAre you looking for board games or Magic: The Gathering tournaments? This is your spot.