Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Delicious food and great vibe, this place is so popular that there's almost always a wait to get a table
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveDelicious food and great vibe, this place is so popular that there's almost always a wait to get a table
Enid's is the original laid back indie-rock bar & restaurant in Greenpoint. Go for a meal or just drinks, and bring the kids too-- they're very kid-friendly.
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Kiki's
130 Division StreetEnid's is the original laid back indie-rock bar & restaurant in Greenpoint. Go for a meal or just drinks, and bring the kids too-- they're very kid-friendly.
Artisanal ice-cream (try the Earl Grey tea ice cream) and fresh roasted coffee
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveArtisanal ice-cream (try the Earl Grey tea ice cream) and fresh roasted coffee
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveGreat Mexican food in a casual, fun setting
Right around the corner, it's the closest place to go for a cappuccino, latte, or other caffeinated beverage. Also sells pastries from Balthazar.
Uro Cafe
277 Driggs AveRight around the corner, it's the closest place to go for a cappuccino, latte, or other caffeinated beverage. Also sells pastries from Balthazar.
Good pizza for when you want to eat quickly and be on your way. Or you can order and bring it home to eat.
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Pizza Prince
86 Nassau AveGood pizza for when you want to eat quickly and be on your way. Or you can order and bring it home to eat.
This tapas restaurant is new to the neighborhood; we haven't tried it yet but it looks nice for a leisurely dinner date.
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El Born
651 Manhattan AveThis tapas restaurant is new to the neighborhood; we haven't tried it yet but it looks nice for a leisurely dinner date.
Everything Else
Free public outdoor swimming pool is open June 27- Sept 7. One of the largest outdoor pools in the city, and only a block away!
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McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StFree public outdoor swimming pool is open June 27- Sept 7. One of the largest outdoor pools in the city, and only a block away!
Runners rejoice! There's a quarter-mile rubber running track and outdoor fitness area close by. Stadium lights keep the area active until late at night.
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McCarren Park Track
Runners rejoice! There's a quarter-mile rubber running track and outdoor fitness area close by. Stadium lights keep the area active until late at night.
Everybody loves Peter Pan's donuts. It's a tiny old-style diner where neighborhood folks eat egg sandwiches and donuts and catch up on local gossip.
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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveEverybody loves Peter Pan's donuts. It's a tiny old-style diner where neighborhood folks eat egg sandwiches and donuts and catch up on local gossip.
Shop this local boutique for eco-friendly baby & toddler supplies, from teething gel to shoes and wood toys.
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The Wild (formerly Wild Was Mama)
272 Driggs AveShop this local boutique for eco-friendly baby & toddler supplies, from teething gel to shoes and wood toys.
Amazingly tasty French pastries made fresh in this little shop. Take some to go or sip coffee in their spacious garden when the weather's nice.
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Charlotte Patisserie
596 Manhattan AveAmazingly tasty French pastries made fresh in this little shop. Take some to go or sip coffee in their spacious garden when the weather's nice.
It's the closest place to go if you want to buy some wine, sake, or liquor. Go across the street to the bodega for beer.
Greenpoint Wine & Liquor Inc
89 Nassau AveIt's the closest place to go if you want to buy some wine, sake, or liquor. Go across the street to the bodega for beer.
They have a limited selection of health & beauty supplies, however it's also a post office and shipping center (for UPS and FedEx). Cash only for postal transactions; you can use the ATM inside
Murawski Pharmacy
94-98 Nassau AveThey have a limited selection of health & beauty supplies, however it's also a post office and shipping center (for UPS and FedEx). Cash only for postal transactions; you can use the ATM inside
All the banks have branches & ATM machines on this strip of Manhattan Ave between Meserole & Noble: Chase, Citibank, TD Bank, Capital One, Apple, and more.
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ATM (Chase Bank)
883 Flatbush AveAll the banks have branches & ATM machines on this strip of Manhattan Ave between Meserole & Noble: Chase, Citibank, TD Bank, Capital One, Apple, and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really nicely-designed beer bar offering many craft beers on tap. The back room is home to Luksas, a highly acclaimed pre-fixe restaurant; reservations must be made far in advance.
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Tørst
615 Manhattan AveReally nicely-designed beer bar offering many craft beers on tap. The back room is home to Luksas, a highly acclaimed pre-fixe restaurant; reservations must be made far in advance.
If you go early in the evening, it can be cozy and intimate; later in the night it's quite a scene. There's a wonderful garden in the back, and a noodle shop down below.
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No Name Bar
If you go early in the evening, it can be cozy and intimate; later in the night it's quite a scene. There's a wonderful garden in the back, and a noodle shop down below.
Wonderful view of the city from this rooftop bar. Go early or expect to wait on line downstairs.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveWonderful view of the city from this rooftop bar. Go early or expect to wait on line downstairs.
Outdoor rooftop bar, open seasonally; nice views of Manhattan, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint.
Upper Elm
160 N 12th StOutdoor rooftop bar, open seasonally; nice views of Manhattan, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint.
Essentials
Good selection of produce, plus many food items imported from various European countries. Open late, possibly even 24 hrs.
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Rachel's Garden
116 Nassau AveGood selection of produce, plus many food items imported from various European countries. Open late, possibly even 24 hrs.