Food Scene
Shalom Japan
310 S 4th StThe Flats BKSpeed Coffee
308 Hooper StMarlow & Sons
81 BroadwayDiner
85 BroadwayPeter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayHave & Meyer
103 Havemeyer StIconic spot for brunch. Gets busy so try to book ahead
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Sunday In Brooklyn
348 Wythe AveIconic spot for brunch. Gets busy so try to book ahead
Great breakfast spot! Gets busy, but easy to head down and put your name on the list
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Egg
109 N 3rd StGreat breakfast spot! Gets busy, but easy to head down and put your name on the list
Good coffee. Small space - so you could perch for some food but I usually take my coffee to go
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Sweatshop
232 Metropolitan AveGood coffee. Small space - so you could perch for some food but I usually take my coffee to go
Lovely large space and outdoor courtyard. They bake their goodies fresh everyday!
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Think Coffee
10 Devoe StLovely large space and outdoor courtyard. They bake their goodies fresh everyday!
Dotory
353 BroadwayCute little Korean place for tasty food
Parks & Nature
Pool! But you need to bring a lock (I leave them in the skinny kitchen drawer)
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McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StPool! But you need to bring a lock (I leave them in the skinny kitchen drawer)
Shopping
Pink Olive Williamsburg
370 Bedford AveBoutique gifts unique to NYC/Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Duff's
168 Marcy AveSolid dive bar
Bar, cheap tacos & live music. Real locals spot, nothing fancy but all fun. Outdoor courtyard
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Union Pool
484 Union AveBar, cheap tacos & live music. Real locals spot, nothing fancy but all fun. Outdoor courtyard
Essentials
I consider wine an essential. Great selection and if needed, they have a sizable Kosher selection + wines from Israel.
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Soreiku Wine & Liquor shop
387 BroadwayI consider wine an essential. Great selection and if needed, they have a sizable Kosher selection + wines from Israel.
Shop Fair Supermarket
385 BroadwayBrooklyn Harvest Market Union Ave
204 Union AveDowntown Natural Market
1701 Church AveLots of organic products