Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
The Bedford
110 Bedford AveDelish and right across the street!
Café Beit
158 Bedford AveCofffffffeeeeeeeeee.
If you don't catch the truck when you get off the subway, then head to the shop only a few minutes' walk from the apartment. (Pistachio!)
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveIf you don't catch the truck when you get off the subway, then head to the shop only a few minutes' walk from the apartment. (Pistachio!)
Let's all cross our fingers that this place doesn't lose its lease to gentrification. It's AMAZING.
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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveLet's all cross our fingers that this place doesn't lose its lease to gentrification. It's AMAZING.
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StCoffffffeeeeeee.
Kasia's
Awesome (and cheap) local diner.
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveFantastic food, intimate vibe.
Egg
109 N 3rd StGreat brunch, but expect long waits.
Diner
85 BroadwayDelicious delicious.
La Superior
295 Berry StGreat authentic Mexican, good vibe.
Economico, delizioso, a gestione familiare.
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La Nonna Pizzaria Panino Peca
237 Bedford AvenueEconomico, delizioso, a gestione familiare.
Fada
Old-school French bistro. Easy.
Darling little coffee shop, great place to do a bit of work.
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Second Stop Cafe
524 Lorimer StDarling little coffee shop, great place to do a bit of work.
Wanna feel like you're in an old timey New York movie? Go here. Good people watching, even better steaks.
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Rye
247 South 1st StreetWanna feel like you're in an old timey New York movie? Go here. Good people watching, even better steaks.
New York institution as far as steak joints go. If Tony Soprano were still alive, you'd spot him here.
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayNew York institution as far as steak joints go. If Tony Soprano were still alive, you'd spot him here.
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveBest.burger.ever. (And the best onion rings, too.)
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveWay good bbq-meets-Mexican.
A tea room-slash-work place by day // hip-slash-fun bar by night.
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Roebling Tea Room
143 Roebling StreetA tea room-slash-work place by day // hip-slash-fun bar by night.
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StAll-American southern cooking. Soooooooo good.
Bagelsmith Bedford
189 Bedford AveBest bagels!
Really really really good food. Great brunch. Same owners as Diner.
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Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayReally really really good food. Great brunch. Same owners as Diner.
M Noodle Shop
549 Metropolitan AvenueMmmmm noooooooodles.
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveCooooffffffeeeeeeee.
The owner of this restaurant used to own a coffee shop around the corner, so he's old-school local and his food is really fresh and good! American.
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Rabbithole
352 Bedford AveThe owner of this restaurant used to own a coffee shop around the corner, so he's old-school local and his food is really fresh and good! American.
Aurora
70 Grand StHigh-end, elegant, delicious Italian restaurant.
Miyako
143 Berry StMy go-to spot for sushi and Korean bi-bim-bap.
Everything Else
Vinyasa yoga where your dollar can stretch, too.
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Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StVinyasa yoga where your dollar can stretch, too.
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveA weekend must!
Kings Pharmacy
241 Bedford AvePharmacy!
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AvePharmacy!
Great yoga studio, three locations in the neighborhood.
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Greenhouse Holistic
218 N 7th StGreat yoga studio, three locations in the neighborhood.
This is a play-oriented park with ball fields, basketball courts, soccer fields, two dog runs, a Saturday morning greenmarket, and an outdoor swimming pool. nycgovparks.org/parks/mccarrenpark
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StThis is a play-oriented park with ball fields, basketball courts, soccer fields, two dog runs, a Saturday morning greenmarket, and an outdoor swimming pool. nycgovparks.org/parks/mccarrenpark
Newly renovated! Amazing! nycgovparks.org/parks/mccarrenpark/facilities/outdoor-pools/mccarren-park-pool
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McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StNewly renovated! Amazing! nycgovparks.org/parks/mccarrenpark/facilities/outdoor-pools/mccarren-park-pool
Post Office Whiskey Bar
188 Havemeyer StreetNearest official post office.
There's a post office window here, which is closer than the official Williamsburg P.O. yelp.com/biz/murawski-pharmacy-brooklyn-3
Murawski Pharmacy
94-98 Nassau AveThere's a post office window here, which is closer than the official Williamsburg P.O. yelp.com/biz/murawski-pharmacy-brooklyn-3
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveWhat a great place to see a movie, cafe-style.
Vice
49 South 2nd StreetYes, Vice Magazine's offices are down the street, have been forever.
Drinks & Nightlife
Total shit show (in a good way, if you like dirty lowdown drunks).
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Turkey's Nest
94 Bedford AveTotal shit show (in a good way, if you like dirty lowdown drunks).
Nights and Weekends
1 Bedford AvenueClass act.
Greenpoint's only a stone's throw away, and this dark and cozy bar is a definite to-do.
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Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueGreenpoint's only a stone's throw away, and this dark and cozy bar is a definite to-do.
Soft Spot
128 Bedford AveThis is my local where the barflies are Williamsburg's originals.
Where they make the original Brooklyn Brewery beers; Saturday afternoons you can throw some back with the bridge & tunnel crowd.
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Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StWhere they make the original Brooklyn Brewery beers; Saturday afternoons you can throw some back with the bridge & tunnel crowd.
Super hipster, swanky cocktail lounge. Celebrity sightings not uncommon.
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Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StSuper hipster, swanky cocktail lounge. Celebrity sightings not uncommon.
German beer hall with really fantastic live jazz on weekends. radegasthall.com
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StGerman beer hall with really fantastic live jazz on weekends. radegasthall.com
Shopping
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StVintage!
Shoe Market
197 N 6th StLove this place!
Amarcord Vintage Fashion
223 Bedford AveThis is my secret addiction. (Shhhhh!)
Art books and other seriously cool publications.
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Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveArt books and other seriously cool publications.
Chocolate made in Williamsburg -- great souvenir to take home!
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MAST
111 N 3rd StChocolate made in Williamsburg -- great souvenir to take home!
I love this store, but then again, I have a slight bag addiction.
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BAGGU Brooklyn
Kent AvenueI love this store, but then again, I have a slight bag addiction.
Book Thug Nation; the absolute BEST used bookstore around. And trust me, I know my books! bookthugnation.com
100 N 3rd St
100 North 3rd StreetBook Thug Nation; the absolute BEST used bookstore around. And trust me, I know my books! bookthugnation.com
Great (tiny) bookstore that features fantastic readings by New York's best literary figures alive.
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WORD
29 Newark AveGreat (tiny) bookstore that features fantastic readings by New York's best literary figures alive.
A staple as far as well-made, Brooklyn-owned clothing stores go.
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IGWT
129 Bedford AveA staple as far as well-made, Brooklyn-owned clothing stores go.
Essentials
Solid grocery store that has lots of selection and isn't too insanely expensive.
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Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StSolid grocery store that has lots of selection and isn't too insanely expensive.
267 Bedford Ave
267 Bedford AvenueThe best corner bodega ever.
Organic Planet
169 Bedford AvenueWhere I go for health food.
Sightseeing
Walk, bike, or jog across the bridge into the Lower East Side. Fantastic views!
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IWilliamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathWalk, bike, or jog across the bridge into the Lower East Side. Fantastic views!
Two blocks away with a great restaurant on the first floor and incredible views of Manhattan from the penthouse bar.
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveTwo blocks away with a great restaurant on the first floor and incredible views of Manhattan from the penthouse bar.
Great views of Manhattan! Do as the Romans do: laze all day while uploading your pics on Instagram.
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I-East River State Park
90 Kent AveGreat views of Manhattan! Do as the Romans do: laze all day while uploading your pics on Instagram.
Arts & Culture
Feel like seeing a movie? Buy tix in advance, this place fills up.
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Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StFeel like seeing a movie? Buy tix in advance, this place fills up.
Pierogi
155 Suffolk StreetArt gallery, naturally.
Kinfolk 90
90 Wythe AveLocal gallery and performance space. Yes, please!