Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
For the proclaimed foodies, thrifting afficiandos and vintage deal seekers the Brooklyn Flea has become synonymous with all that's cool about Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetFor the proclaimed foodies, thrifting afficiandos and vintage deal seekers the Brooklyn Flea has become synonymous with all that's cool about Brooklyn.
Arts & Culture
For art lovers and historians, the Brooklyn Museum has amazing temporary and permanent exhibits. Don't forget to check out their free "First Saturdays" events including major themed dance parties.
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyFor art lovers and historians, the Brooklyn Museum has amazing temporary and permanent exhibits. Don't forget to check out their free "First Saturdays" events including major themed dance parties.
The most recent addition to the Brooklyn landscape, this beautifully designed stadium by Frank Gehry hosts varied events from Brooklyn Nets games to Jay-Z concerts to Barbara Streisand nights.
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I-Center ye-Barclays
620 Atlantic AveThe most recent addition to the Brooklyn landscape, this beautifully designed stadium by Frank Gehry hosts varied events from Brooklyn Nets games to Jay-Z concerts to Barbara Streisand nights.
Theatre, Dance, Concerts, Curated cinema (old, new and independent films), African Street Festival and art galleries.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveTheatre, Dance, Concerts, Curated cinema (old, new and independent films), African Street Festival and art galleries.
Entertainment & Activities
Re-designed by Rafael Vinoly architects, this colorful and studied museum caters children of all ages and is great fun the entire family.
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveRe-designed by Rafael Vinoly architects, this colorful and studied museum caters children of all ages and is great fun the entire family.
I-Jewish Children's Museum
792 Eastern PkwyGreat museum for the kids.
Business & Career Library
books and shop
Sightseeing
Beyond amazing views of Manhattan. Great date night all year round.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceBeyond amazing views of Manhattan. Great date night all year round.
Iconic landmark. Loved by photographers. Walk, run or bike across to Manhattan.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeIconic landmark. Loved by photographers. Walk, run or bike across to Manhattan.
A favourite of designers Olmstead & Vaux (Central Park fame), this 90-acre park features many meadows, a 3.3 mile track, ice-skating rink, amazing pond, boating, horse back riding, drummers circle etc
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Ipharki yeProspect
A favourite of designers Olmstead & Vaux (Central Park fame), this 90-acre park features many meadows, a 3.3 mile track, ice-skating rink, amazing pond, boating, horse back riding, drummers circle etc
Beautiful grounds featuring a Japanese Garden, rose garden, cherry blossom festival and indoor planetarium. Always a wedding happening on the grounds.
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Botanic Garden station
Beautiful grounds featuring a Japanese Garden, rose garden, cherry blossom festival and indoor planetarium. Always a wedding happening on the grounds.
Food Scene
Franklin Avenue
Franklin AvenueFeatures many new restaurants, bars and lounges.
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveBest brick oven pizza!
Geido
331 Flatbush AveOur favourite Japanese restaurant in all of NYC.
Sweet Basil
670 Franklin AveWell priced and yummy Thai food in walking distance.
Accessible by the B43 bus. Great for shopping, food and night life.
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Williamsburg
Accessible by the B43 bus. Great for shopping, food and night life.
Fort Greene
Great restaurants, bars and art scene.
Great Jamaican restaurant. Best for take out. Order the escovietch fish dinner or the jerk chicken meal. Great as a breakfast alternative. Order the delicious saltfish meal.
Ricky's
590 BroadwayGreat Jamaican restaurant. Best for take out. Order the escovietch fish dinner or the jerk chicken meal. Great as a breakfast alternative. Order the delicious saltfish meal.
Good value pizza for $5 (small pie, pick up only).
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King's Pizza & Pasta
916 Fulton StGood value pizza for $5 (small pie, pick up only).
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveBest fish dish in town
Peaches
393 Lewis AveGreat food
Drinks & Nightlife
Elberta
335 Flatbush AvenueNew American Cuisine designed by Ishka Designs.
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveGreat drinks.
Vodou Bar
95 Halsey StreetGreat drinks and light fare