Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
The Southeast Asian noodle spot is covered in neon, serves tiki drinks, and is generally a good place to eat inexpensively with a bunch of people before spending a lot more money on alcohol later.
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King Noodle
1045 Flushing AvenueThe Southeast Asian noodle spot is covered in neon, serves tiki drinks, and is generally a good place to eat inexpensively with a bunch of people before spending a lot more money on alcohol later.
Yebisu
Excellent Ramen
Roberta's
261 Moore StFamous pizza place that Obama and Jay-Z have visited.
Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker AveDollar Oysters!
At Lucy’s, you can only order Pho or Banh Mi (or a mashup of the two, Pho Banh Mi, which involves meat sauteed in pho broth). And while you can choose a meat, you definitely want brisket!
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Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving AvenueAt Lucy’s, you can only order Pho or Banh Mi (or a mashup of the two, Pho Banh Mi, which involves meat sauteed in pho broth). And while you can choose a meat, you definitely want brisket!
Montana's Trail House
445 Troutman StreetThe best brunch in my opinion.
Located in industrial Brooklyn, but inside it feels like a tropical hang: bright colors, paper lantern lights, plants, and lots of open seating.
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Bunker Vietnamese
99 Scott AveLocated in industrial Brooklyn, but inside it feels like a tropical hang: bright colors, paper lantern lights, plants, and lots of open seating.
an upscale Mexican place where you can order an al pastor platter to make your own tacos, and maybe even catch a jazz or burlesque show at the small stage in the back. Oh and some SUPERB cocktails.
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Guadalupe Inn
1 Knickerbocker Avean upscale Mexican place where you can order an al pastor platter to make your own tacos, and maybe even catch a jazz or burlesque show at the small stage in the back. Oh and some SUPERB cocktails.
a restaurant/bar/movie theater. Stop in and hang in the giant front bar where they also serve food and show movies on the projectors, or check the schedule online to see which cult classic movie is playing tonight in the theater.
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Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart Sta restaurant/bar/movie theater. Stop in and hang in the giant front bar where they also serve food and show movies on the projectors, or check the schedule online to see which cult classic movie is playing tonight in the theater.
Faro
436 Jefferson StHas won a MICHELIN star.
great indoor/outdoor bar with solid cocktails and a random menu (tuna tartare tacos, porchetta sandwich, Pat La Frieda burgers, and quinoa salad) . Like all good Bushwick spots, the atmosphere is industrial yet homey, and feels like the kind of place where you can just sit and hang for a while
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Forrest Point
970 Flushing Avegreat indoor/outdoor bar with solid cocktails and a random menu (tuna tartare tacos, porchetta sandwich, Pat La Frieda burgers, and quinoa salad) . Like all good Bushwick spots, the atmosphere is industrial yet homey, and feels like the kind of place where you can just sit and hang for a while
My personal favorite pizza. All the toppings are SUPER fresh and it is the perfect combo of sauce and cheese.
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Archie's Bar & Pizza
My personal favorite pizza. All the toppings are SUPER fresh and it is the perfect combo of sauce and cheese.
Street market with lots of amazing food vendors that happens every Saturday. Plus it is on the Williamsburg waterfront and the views of Manhattan are very picturesque. Bring cash with you!
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveStreet market with lots of amazing food vendors that happens every Saturday. Plus it is on the Williamsburg waterfront and the views of Manhattan are very picturesque. Bring cash with you!
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveBest BBQ!
Order the seafood gumbo. The serving is big enough for 2. But remember to bring cash.
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Juniper
112 Berry StOrder the seafood gumbo. The serving is big enough for 2. But remember to bring cash.
Drinks & Nightlife
Featherweight
135 Graham AveSpeakeasy with excellent drinks
This venue hosts different kinds of events so you never know what kind of party you will walk into.
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Lot 45 Bushwick
411 Troutman StThis venue hosts different kinds of events so you never know what kind of party you will walk into.
Funky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueFunky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.
The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveGood drinks and great crowd
Only if you don't want to go far and meet the locals in the neighborhood...
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The Little Whiskey
36 Wilson AveOnly if you don't want to go far and meet the locals in the neighborhood...
My favorite cocktail bar. They have a Happy hour for $9 (and not just on well drinks) Sunday through Thursday 4-7 PM.
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Fresh Kills Bar
161 Grand StMy favorite cocktail bar. They have a Happy hour for $9 (and not just on well drinks) Sunday through Thursday 4-7 PM.
Parks & Nature
A masterpiece of a building featuring fantastic metal work that offers a selection of indoor and outdoor spaces with sweeping views and unparalleled service. There is a park, restaurant, and rooftop.
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The William Vale
111 N 12th StA masterpiece of a building featuring fantastic metal work that offers a selection of indoor and outdoor spaces with sweeping views and unparalleled service. There is a park, restaurant, and rooftop.