Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveGreat locally made ice cream.
Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill AveGreat ice cream, coffee, and pastries.
Sunshine Co.
780 Washington AveOne of many good brunch spots.
One of many tasty brunch spots. (Also a good place to grab coffee/pastries.)
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Milk Bar
620 Vanderbilt AveOne of many tasty brunch spots. (Also a good place to grab coffee/pastries.)
Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveBest cup of joe in the neighborhood.
Ibis Eats
663 Franklin AveGreat cafe for reading or getting some work done.
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveSweet ramen spot.
Delicious pasta. Great happy hour. Try the Franklin Flower cocktail.
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Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveDelicious pasta. Great happy hour. Try the Franklin Flower cocktail.
Bunsmith
789 Franklin AveFun dinner spot.
Favorite slice for miles...and it's just right across the street. Great happy hour from 4PM-7PM every day.
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Rosco's Pizza
685 Franklin AvenueFavorite slice for miles...and it's just right across the street. Great happy hour from 4PM-7PM every day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveDelicious cocktails. Cozy speak easy environment.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveLocal watering hole.
The most delicious beers. A favorite spot for a late afternoon beverage. (I think they open around 3-4PM.)
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Covenhoven
730 Classon AveThe most delicious beers. A favorite spot for a late afternoon beverage. (I think they open around 3-4PM.)
Arts & Culture
There's always lots going on in the Brooklyn.
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyThere's always lots going on in the Brooklyn.
Sightseeing
Always a treat to visit the garden. During the winter they have quite a few free visiting hours.
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveAlways a treat to visit the garden. During the winter they have quite a few free visiting hours.
Hit the sand! Lots of great snacks and drinks here too. (Take cash with you if you're not picnic-ing.)
Beach 97th Street
Beach 97th StreetHit the sand! Lots of great snacks and drinks here too. (Take cash with you if you're not picnic-ing.)
If you're in the area, definitely go to the Transit Museum.
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New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StIf you're in the area, definitely go to the Transit Museum.
Everything Else
Great park for a run or bike ride. The loop is about 4 miles. It's also a great place to picnic or just wander.
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Ipharki yeProspect
Great park for a run or bike ride. The loop is about 4 miles. It's also a great place to picnic or just wander.
Essentials
GalaFresh Farms
492 St Marks AveClosest grocery store.
Trader Joe's
130 Court St5 minutes away by subway. Cheap and high quality.