Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great pizza, full bar, and open with slices 'til 4am!
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Archie's Bar & Pizza
Great pizza, full bar, and open with slices 'til 4am!
Bushwick Bakery
127 Central AveGreat coffee and fresh French bakery goods!
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveAuthentic Venezuelan food!
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983 Flushing AveIncredible food and full bar! Best brunch in town!
Famous Pizza joint, you might see Jay-Z or Bill Clinton here.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StFamous Pizza joint, you might see Jay-Z or Bill Clinton here.
Milk & Pull
181 Irving AveAmazing coffee shop!
Yesssss, a true local favorite! People walk over a mile to get this every day.
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Little Skips
941 Willoughby AveYesssss, a true local favorite! People walk over a mile to get this every day.
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveBest friend chicken in NYC!
GORGEOUS Italian restaurant in the historic brownstone area of Stuyvesant Heights! Full bar + bakery + restaurant in one!
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveGORGEOUS Italian restaurant in the historic brownstone area of Stuyvesant Heights! Full bar + bakery + restaurant in one!
Amaaaaazing hot wings and full bar! Gorgeous location!
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Brooklyn Beso
370 Lewis AveAmaaaaazing hot wings and full bar! Gorgeous location!
Huge Italian restaurant! Wood-fired oven with a selection of interesting pastas!
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Faro
436 Jefferson StHuge Italian restaurant! Wood-fired oven with a selection of interesting pastas!
Killer Indian food - I get this delivered once a week!
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Agra Heights
226 Wilson AveKiller Indian food - I get this delivered once a week!
Fazio's
709 Knickerbocker AveWOW
THE MOST FAMOUS TAQUERIA in Bushwick and possibly NYC! Homemade tortillas! Always packed - get there early!
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Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StTHE MOST FAMOUS TAQUERIA in Bushwick and possibly NYC! Homemade tortillas! Always packed - get there early!
Toad Style
93 Ralph AveEverything is made from jackfruit!
Fine diving - for real. Very unique menu - a true MUST GO TO!
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Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveFine diving - for real. Very unique menu - a true MUST GO TO!
WOW - best donuts in Brooklyn. They sell to other spots to keep up with the demand!
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Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueWOW - best donuts in Brooklyn. They sell to other spots to keep up with the demand!
Best grilled cheese! Fancy grilled cheese. Everything grilled cheese.
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The Wheelhouse
165 Wilson AveBest grilled cheese! Fancy grilled cheese. Everything grilled cheese.
Great food! Even better - the best frozen margaritas I've ever had! Live music on weekends as well!
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Pianos
158 Ludlow StGreat food! Even better - the best frozen margaritas I've ever had! Live music on weekends as well!
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveAll things meatballs - LOVE this place!
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StWOW - you can't beat this food!!!
Fitzgerald's Pub
336 3rd AveThe pst wings in NYC! Huge bar selection!
Right around the corner from the apartment, great coffee and breakfast sandwiches!
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Central Cafe Brooklyn
108 Central AveRight around the corner from the apartment, great coffee and breakfast sandwiches!
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwaySteak steak steak steak!
Father Knows Best
611A Wilson AveCuuuutteee coffee shop!
Amazing coffee shop in the iconic Loom building!
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Kávé Espresso Bar
119 Knickerbocker AveAmazing coffee shop in the iconic Loom building!
Tuscan Hills
110-60 Queens BlvdINCREDIBLE northern Italian style food - great for a date night!
Tom's
2880 BroadwaySeinfeld Diner, a true classic.
Maite
159 Central AveNew American restaurant - upscale vibes!
Gaby's Bakery
238 Knickerbocker AveAll the deserts in the world! Amazing Italian bakery!
Pizza Party
254 Irving AveHip pizza bar - late nights here are the best!
Peaches
393 Lewis AveUnreal southern style food in NYC. Great patio!
Tai Thai
78 E 1st StIncredible Thai food and great prices!
Great bar/restaurant - amazing outdoor seating area!
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Forrest Point
970 Flushing AveGreat bar/restaurant - amazing outdoor seating area!
Berry Park
4 Berry StKnown for it's stunning views of the skyline!
Authentic Italian restaurant - upscale style - great pizza and drinks! Lovely atmosphere!
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Santa Panza
1079 BroadwayAuthentic Italian restaurant - upscale style - great pizza and drinks! Lovely atmosphere!
Missing Philly? This is the place to grab a legit Philly cheesesteak!
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99 Miles to Philly
94 3rd AvenueMissing Philly? This is the place to grab a legit Philly cheesesteak!
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveEverything you could every imagine and then some!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour, live music a couple times a week!
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Precious Metal
143 Troutman StGreat happy hour, live music a couple times a week!
Fine Time
84 Central AveHappy hour, nice outdoor seating!
Left Hand Path
89 Wyckoff AveBest outdoor seating in Bushwick!
The busiest bar in Bushwick.Amazing back patio, you will find someone you know here at all times. Never disappointing!
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The Three Diamond Door
211 Knickerbocker AveThe busiest bar in Bushwick.Amazing back patio, you will find someone you know here at all times. Never disappointing!
1970's style bar with a basketball goal and putt-putt golf. Yes.
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Marco's
1071 Broadway1970's style bar with a basketball goal and putt-putt golf. Yes.
Live music ad good food. Bar has lots of unique characters. A true favorite!
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Alphaville
226 W Houston StLive music ad good food. Bar has lots of unique characters. A true favorite!
Birdy's
1215 Myrtle AveCool bar with arcade games!!!!!!!
Located literally underneath the subway, you will not find a more unique bar. Just check it out. THE CHEAPEST and strong drinks you will ever find.
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Gotham City Lounge
1293 Myrtle AveLocated literally underneath the subway, you will not find a more unique bar. Just check it out. THE CHEAPEST and strong drinks you will ever find.
Cool looking bar with back patio. Gets wild at night. Beer + shot combo is sweet.
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Old Stanley's Bar
226 Wyckoff AveCool looking bar with back patio. Gets wild at night. Beer + shot combo is sweet.
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueJust look it up....
This is a antique store turned bar! Very unique - a must GO TO! Beer and shot combo is around $5!
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The Keep
205 Cypress AveThis is a antique store turned bar! Very unique - a must GO TO! Beer and shot combo is around $5!
Sunrise/Sunset
351 Evergreen AveNeat little bar!
Nowadays
56-06 Cooper AveH-U-G-E outdoor bar with all sorts of games! Let loose!
Incredible bar with unique drinks and a food truck in the back yard!
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Chilo's
323 Franklin AveIncredible bar with unique drinks and a food truck in the back yard!
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveCool bar! Give's goldfish!
Cute little wine bar - need I say more?
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Therapy Wine Bar Re-opening Late Spring 2018 @
Cute little wine bar - need I say more?
Amazing music venue in prime Williamsburg!
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StAmazing music venue in prime Williamsburg!
Windjammer Bar
552 Grandview AveTHE CUTEST BAR IN THE WORLD!
Cute cute cute local bar with a vestibule seating area in the front! Great happy hour!
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Local 138
181 Orchard StCute cute cute local bar with a vestibule seating area in the front! Great happy hour!
Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan AveSlice of pizza with every drink you order!
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StTake the classic tour!
Troost
1011 Manhattan AveProsecco on top in the back yard!
You cannot skip this place! BEST prices for mixed drinks in NYC!
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Jimmy's Corner
140 West 44th StreetYou cannot skip this place! BEST prices for mixed drinks in NYC!
UNREAL fishbowls - there is a drinking challenge even! Good bar food as well!
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Mad Donkey Beer Bar & Grill
32-07 36th AveUNREAL fishbowls - there is a drinking challenge even! Good bar food as well!
If you like beer, this IS THE PLACE! Huge outdoor seating with corn hole! A great time!
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Brooklyn Tap House
590 Myrtle AveIf you like beer, this IS THE PLACE! Huge outdoor seating with corn hole! A great time!
Authentic Austrian beer hall - it's like stepping into another country!
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Gottscheer Hall
657 Fairview AveAuthentic Austrian beer hall - it's like stepping into another country!
Live Bait
14 E 23rd StNice oyster bar with tons of cool lights throughout! Huge shots!
Hip bar right off the Morgan L train - nice atmosphere.
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The Little Whiskey
36 Wilson AveHip bar right off the Morgan L train - nice atmosphere.
Sing Sing Karaoke
81 Avenue ABecause it's the best karaoke bar in city!
Red Hook Bait & Tackle
320 Van Brunt StreetIntersting bar after an Ikea trip!
Local dive - super strong drinks for cheap! Pool table - lots to do nearby before or afterwards!
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Blue & Gold Tavern
79 E 7th StLocal dive - super strong drinks for cheap! Pool table - lots to do nearby before or afterwards!
Parks & Nature
General outdoor fun, they even a farmer's market during the summer on weekends!
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Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueGeneral outdoor fun, they even a farmer's market during the summer on weekends!
Amazing park - same designer as Central Park.
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Ipharki yeProspect
Amazing park - same designer as Central Park.
Gorgeous park surrounded by historic brownstones!
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Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueGorgeous park surrounded by historic brownstones!
Williamsburg's favorite park - surrounded by a range of different bars.
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Williamsburg
Williamsburg's favorite park - surrounded by a range of different bars.
Cool park in Greenpoint off the G train!
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Ipharki yeMsgr. McGolrick
Nassau AvenueCool park in Greenpoint off the G train!
Battery Park
Yeah yeah yeah, you know about this one already!
Essentials
HUGE 24 hour grocery store! Very clean and has a coffee shop built in!
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City Fresh Market
518 32nd StHUGE 24 hour grocery store! Very clean and has a coffee shop built in!
Mr. Kiwi's
957 BroadwayBest produce around!
Liquor and wine store - lots of fancy stuff here!
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Henry's Wine & Spirit
69 Central AveLiquor and wine store - lots of fancy stuff here!
Fine Fare Supermarkets of Myrtle Ave.
1305 Myrtle AveGreat meat and produce!
Shopping
Worship
117 Wilson AveVintage clothes!
Nice little antique store, they now have 2 locations less than a block from each other!
Alberto & Sons Antiques
1008 Wilson AveNice little antique store, they now have 2 locations less than a block from each other!
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveVintage clothes!
Friends NYC
56 Bogart StVintage clothes!
Great little book store that sells coffee, beer, and wine!
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Molasses Books
770 Hart StGreat little book store that sells coffee, beer, and wine!
My favorite acquit store in the city! Great prices!
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Vintage Thrift Shop
286 3rd AveMy favorite acquit store in the city! Great prices!
Taxidermy and other cool objects to buy! A MUST GO TO PLACE!
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The Evolution Store
687 BroadwayTaxidermy and other cool objects to buy! A MUST GO TO PLACE!
Everything you need it here. For real.
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Atlantic Av-Barclays Center station
Everything you need it here. For real.
Entertainment & Activities
$10 all you can drink + drawing a live nude model every Wednesday!
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Bat Haus Coworking and Event Space
459 Grand St$10 all you can drink + drawing a live nude model every Wednesday!
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovies.
Unique movie theater experience! They have good food, drinks, and they play interesting movies! Check their calendar.
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Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart StUnique movie theater experience! They have good food, drinks, and they play interesting movies! Check their calendar.
Bowling with usually a high-profile DJ and a massive bar and food selection. This is quite the event!
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling with usually a high-profile DJ and a massive bar and food selection. This is quite the event!
AMC Village 7
66 3rd Ave$5 Tuesday movies!
Film Forum
209 W Houston StBest out of all the art house cinemas in the Village.
Arts & Culture
The Bushwick Collective
427 Troutman StThe best of the best.
Silent Barn
603 Bushwick AvenueUnderground performance venue!
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetA must go.
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveSister museum to MOMA!
I-Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveFor the cinema lovers!
I-Museum yaseSex
233 5th AveUnique museum!
Anthology Film Archives
32 2nd AveFor the cinema lovers!
Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveSmall museum that houses rare Klimts and Schieles.