Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Milk & Pull
181 Irving AveClosest good coffee. Also has good bagels.
Best pho and banh mi in Bushwick. Which is good, because that's all they have! (Vegan options.)
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Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving AvenueBest pho and banh mi in Bushwick. Which is good, because that's all they have! (Vegan options.)
Simply the best pizza around. Fine food and wine in a laid back atmosphere. Prepare to wait a while for a table. GET THE ORANGE WINE.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StSimply the best pizza around. Fine food and wine in a laid back atmosphere. Prepare to wait a while for a table. GET THE ORANGE WINE.
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveAnother excellent coffee place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Ghia
24 Irving AvenueGreat for lunch, brunch and dinner
Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveFriendly neighborhood bar
Cozy bar with very good food and live music in the back room.
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Alphaville
226 W Houston StCozy bar with very good food and live music in the back room.
Dive-y bar with good music and fun people. Go after midnight, stay til 4am, tell them I sent you, give Pauly all the tips.
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Alaska
35 Ingraham StreetDive-y bar with good music and fun people. Go after midnight, stay til 4am, tell them I sent you, give Pauly all the tips.
Best place in Bushwick to dance to electronic music. "Tropical goth" vibe. Small, crowded dance floor. They serve Club Mate, if you know what that is.
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Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveBest place in Bushwick to dance to electronic music. "Tropical goth" vibe. Small, crowded dance floor. They serve Club Mate, if you know what that is.
Everything Else
Hana Natural
24 Wyckoff AveFancy organic groceries
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StSolid grocery store
Best little hole in the wall for Mexican food...order your burrito "santanero" to get a little side of chips and guac for a few bucks more
Santa Ana Deli & Grocery
171 Irving AveBest little hole in the wall for Mexican food...order your burrito "santanero" to get a little side of chips and guac for a few bucks more
Arts & Culture
One of my favorite live music and dance party venues. Diverse bookings; check the website.
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Palisades
906 BroadwayOne of my favorite live music and dance party venues. Diverse bookings; check the website.
Long-running DIY venue. Great place to see local bands.
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Shea Stadium BK
271 Frost StLong-running DIY venue. Great place to see local bands.
Long-running DIY venue. Great place to see visual art or experimental music. Nice outdoor area. Check website for programming.
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Secret Project Robot
1186 BroadwayLong-running DIY venue. Great place to see visual art or experimental music. Nice outdoor area. Check website for programming.
Shopping
Cool vintage clothes at affordable prices. One of my favorite places to shop.
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Worship
117 Wilson AveCool vintage clothes at affordable prices. One of my favorite places to shop.