Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
I think this may be one of the best restaurants in all of New York. Delicious Mediterranean food in a relaxed and friendly setting.
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Miss Ada
184 Dekalb AveI think this may be one of the best restaurants in all of New York. Delicious Mediterranean food in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Cheap and cheerful neighborhood spot with the best fish tacos I've ever had. Love it for brunch because the space is very bright and welcoming.
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No. 7
627 Greene AveCheap and cheerful neighborhood spot with the best fish tacos I've ever had. Love it for brunch because the space is very bright and welcoming.
Unique and creative Italian in a very 'Brooklyn' hipster environment.
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Roman's
243 Dekalb AveUnique and creative Italian in a very 'Brooklyn' hipster environment.
Upscale and refined French cuisine without being stuffy. Gorgeous outdoor garden in the summer.
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Maison May Dekalb
246 Dekalb AveUpscale and refined French cuisine without being stuffy. Gorgeous outdoor garden in the summer.
More food choices than you could ever imagine, including an outpost of the famous Katz's deli (with a much shorter line). But don't go if you have trouble making decisions!
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Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square WMore food choices than you could ever imagine, including an outpost of the famous Katz's deli (with a much shorter line). But don't go if you have trouble making decisions!
Greene Grape Annex
767 Fulton StSuper cute/hipster scene for the laptop set.
Doesn't look like much, but the bagels are amazing - best for takeout since the ambiance is lacking.
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La Bagel Delight
73 Lafayette AveDoesn't look like much, but the bagels are amazing - best for takeout since the ambiance is lacking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun all hip-hop club that is packed with theme nights every night of the week.
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Mo's Bar & Lounge
80 Lafayette AveFun all hip-hop club that is packed with theme nights every night of the week.
The neighborhood's only true dive bar complete with pool table.
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Alibi
242 Dekalb AveThe neighborhood's only true dive bar complete with pool table.
Entertainment & Activities
The only place I will go for movies these days - fun environment with reclining seats and waitress service in the theater.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WThe only place I will go for movies these days - fun environment with reclining seats and waitress service in the theater.
Essentials
The closest and most comprehensive grocery store - on the small side but good for the basics.
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Mr. Mango Fruit & Vegetables
59 Lafayette AveThe closest and most comprehensive grocery store - on the small side but good for the basics.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StMuch larger than Mr. Mango if you need to do serious grocery shopping.
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Stop & Shop
1009 Flatbush AveMuch larger than Mr. Mango if you need to do serious grocery shopping.
Nothing fancy, but the closest and easiest laundromat. I usually just drop off and let them wash and fold for me.
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Wash & Play Lotto Laundromat
81 Lafayette AveNothing fancy, but the closest and easiest laundromat. I usually just drop off and let them wash and fold for me.
Getting Around
Pretty much every train you need to get around the city goes through here (B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3) as well as the Long Island Rail Road.
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Atlantic Av-Barclays Center station
Pretty much every train you need to get around the city goes through here (B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3) as well as the Long Island Rail Road.