Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
We might be biased... but we think this is one of the best Mexican restaurant in NYC. Their lunch specials are super cheap/delicious.
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveWe might be biased... but we think this is one of the best Mexican restaurant in NYC. Their lunch specials are super cheap/delicious.
Our favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood. Also, check out Little Zelda's on Franklin btw Sterling and Park Pl.
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Glass Shop
766 Classon AveOur favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood. Also, check out Little Zelda's on Franklin btw Sterling and Park Pl.
Hole in the wall Carribean place. Not for calorie counters! We recommend the Jerk Chicken and the Mac&Cheese. It's byob.
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The Islands
671 Washington AveHole in the wall Carribean place. Not for calorie counters! We recommend the Jerk Chicken and the Mac&Cheese. It's byob.
Darling little Italian restaurant. The octopus confit (!!) is super. It's fun to sit at the bar and watch them cook and prepare everything.
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Bar Corvo
791 Washington AvenueDarling little Italian restaurant. The octopus confit (!!) is super. It's fun to sit at the bar and watch them cook and prepare everything.
If you need a break from the city, order delivery from here. Excellent Indian food and they're quick and friendly. (For some reason... the sit down experience is less inspiring.)
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Bombay Masala
678 Franklin AvenueIf you need a break from the city, order delivery from here. Excellent Indian food and they're quick and friendly. (For some reason... the sit down experience is less inspiring.)
Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveWonderful brunch place!
New hip spot; always packed w/ people. Cool windows all around--great for people watching. Let us know what you think--we haven't tried it yet.
788 Franklin Ave
New hip spot; always packed w/ people. Cool windows all around--great for people watching. Let us know what you think--we haven't tried it yet.
It's a little on the pricey end, but honestly the best in food in the neighborhood. Only been there once, but every bite was delectable.
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Mayfield
688 Franklin AveIt's a little on the pricey end, but honestly the best in food in the neighborhood. Only been there once, but every bite was delectable.
The face of change in our neighborhood. A fancy cafe/deli hidden on Lincoln Place.
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Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlThe face of change in our neighborhood. A fancy cafe/deli hidden on Lincoln Place.
Arts & Culture
If you have a day to spend in Brooklyn, definitely check out these blocks: the museum, the garden, the park, the Saturday Farmers Market. Bikers: start a trip to Coney Island or the Rockaways here!
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyIf you have a day to spend in Brooklyn, definitely check out these blocks: the museum, the garden, the park, the Saturday Farmers Market. Bikers: start a trip to Coney Island or the Rockaways here!
A great local gallery and performance space. Check out their calendar for exhibits/events during your stay.
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Five Myles
558 St Johns PlA great local gallery and performance space. Check out their calendar for exhibits/events during your stay.
It's a 'gathering place' that has an interesting mix of art, film, lectures, etc. Worth changing their calendar during your stay to what they have going on.
LaunchPad
721 Franklin AveIt's a 'gathering place' that has an interesting mix of art, film, lectures, etc. Worth changing their calendar during your stay to what they have going on.
Drinks & Nightlife
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlA great beer garden.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveGreat beers on tap with good atmosphere.
Essentials
The bodegas on Franklin will likely meet all your needs, but if not... Compare certainly will.
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GalaFresh Farms
492 St Marks AveThe bodegas on Franklin will likely meet all your needs, but if not... Compare certainly will.
Everything Else
795 Franklin Ave
795 Franklin AvenueGreat drop in classes offered every day; prices are on a sliding scale.
Bergen St takes you to the Brooklyn waterfront or into the city; Dean St brings you back. Ask us for a bike map. NYC is a great biking town. If our bikes aren't available, the local bike shop rents.
656 Classon Ave
656 Classon AvenueBergen St takes you to the Brooklyn waterfront or into the city; Dean St brings you back. Ask us for a bike map. NYC is a great biking town. If our bikes aren't available, the local bike shop rents.
They rent bikes. As mentioned, NYC's a great biking town!
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Excelsior Bike Shop
694 Franklin AveThey rent bikes. As mentioned, NYC's a great biking town!
A Brooklyn classic--amazing food vendors and "curated" flea market. Now w/ 2 other spots in Brooklyn, more focused on the food (in Williamsburg and DUMBO).
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Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetA Brooklyn classic--amazing food vendors and "curated" flea market. Now w/ 2 other spots in Brooklyn, more focused on the food (in Williamsburg and DUMBO).