Guidebook for Brooklyn

Ben
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Beyonce eats here. So there's that. It's always busy, but it's the best brunch spot in Brooklyn. Chicken and waffles are the go-to.
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Buttermilk Channel
524 Court St
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Beyonce eats here. So there's that. It's always busy, but it's the best brunch spot in Brooklyn. Chicken and waffles are the go-to.
BEST STEAK IN NYC. Peter Luger's gets the press, but this place is our favorite. It's not cheap but it's worth the splurge. Luger's has a 2 week wait - you can show up to Prime Meats and wait a few hours at the bar and eat the same night. If you are a meat eater - don't miss out. The burger is great too. And the coconut cream pie. And the baked carrots. And. And..
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Prime Meats
465 Court St
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BEST STEAK IN NYC. Peter Luger's gets the press, but this place is our favorite. It's not cheap but it's worth the splurge. Luger's has a 2 week wait - you can show up to Prime Meats and wait a few hours at the bar and eat the same night. If you are a meat eater - don't miss out. The burger is great too. And the coconut cream pie. And the baked carrots. And. And..
Fresh made NYC bagels. Cheap. Close walk from the house. Bagel sandwich is $5 or less.
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The Bagel Factory
612 5th Ave
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Fresh made NYC bagels. Cheap. Close walk from the house. Bagel sandwich is $5 or less.
Great burgers and beers. They deliver. Insider tip: Fries are included with every sandwich!
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Dram Shop
339 9th St
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Great burgers and beers. They deliver. Insider tip: Fries are included with every sandwich!
Favorite local Italian restaurant. They deliver and we have never had a bad meal here. Perfect Chicken Parm.
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Giovanni's Brooklyn Eats
1666 8th Ave
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Favorite local Italian restaurant. They deliver and we have never had a bad meal here. Perfect Chicken Parm.
THE BEST. They serve La Colombe coffee (best in Manhattan) and bake fresh goodies daily. The cinnamon rolls are usually fresh and hot at 9am and are the best $3 start to your day possible.
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Bread & Joe
618 4th Ave
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THE BEST. They serve La Colombe coffee (best in Manhattan) and bake fresh goodies daily. The cinnamon rolls are usually fresh and hot at 9am and are the best $3 start to your day possible.
Ben is from Texas. And super picky about Mexican eats. This is the best spot we have found. It is fairly priced and a good time out to eat. The fancy margaritas are a personal fav (LOVE the jalapeño version), the burritos are gigantic, and the Baja fish tacos are incredible. Make sure to try the "crack sauce." Good stuff.
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Calexico
645 Manhattan Ave
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Ben is from Texas. And super picky about Mexican eats. This is the best spot we have found. It is fairly priced and a good time out to eat. The fancy margaritas are a personal fav (LOVE the jalapeño version), the burritos are gigantic, and the Baja fish tacos are incredible. Make sure to try the "crack sauce." Good stuff.

Drinks & Nightlife

Super cute tequila bar with great food and drinks.
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Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th Street
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Super cute tequila bar with great food and drinks.
Trendy. Pricey. But worth it. If you are a cocktail and food snob this is a must. Easy walk to rest of East Village fun.
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Death & Company
433 E 6th St
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Trendy. Pricey. But worth it. If you are a cocktail and food snob this is a must. Easy walk to rest of East Village fun.
Voted #1 bar in world. That's maybe overstating it, but it's a great out of the way spot for fancy cocktails to start your night.
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The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
30 Water St
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Voted #1 bar in world. That's maybe overstating it, but it's a great out of the way spot for fancy cocktails to start your night.
Lowkey. Great beer selection.
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Lavender Lake Bar
53 Carroll St
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Lowkey. Great beer selection.

Parks & Nature

Avoid touristy Central Park. This is the Manhattan "park" you are looking for. Great views of the river. Shopping, dining, fun all close by.
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High Line Park
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Avoid touristy Central Park. This is the Manhattan "park" you are looking for. Great views of the river. Shopping, dining, fun all close by.
This is Central Park's little brother (designed by the same person). It's only a short walk from your apt. If it's nice out and you are outdoorsy, it's a don't miss.
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Ipharki yeProspect
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This is Central Park's little brother (designed by the same person). It's only a short walk from your apt. If it's nice out and you are outdoorsy, it's a don't miss.
Famous for it's Cherry Blossoms, this beautiful park is where local Brooklynite's seek refuge and relaxation on beautiful, sunny days. It's a can't miss.
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington Ave
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Famous for it's Cherry Blossoms, this beautiful park is where local Brooklynite's seek refuge and relaxation on beautiful, sunny days. It's a can't miss.

Arts & Culture

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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern Pkwy
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Can't miss.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
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Can't miss.

Shopping

If you are doing Soho anyway, don't skip out on Nolita. It's the hipper, local version of Soho
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Nolita
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If you are doing Soho anyway, don't skip out on Nolita. It's the hipper, local version of Soho
Houseware, jewelry, and misc curated gifts. Sister shop to the famous NY Adorned tattoo shop. This is where we go to buy something special for someone special.
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Love Adorned
269 Elizabeth St
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Houseware, jewelry, and misc curated gifts. Sister shop to the famous NY Adorned tattoo shop. This is where we go to buy something special for someone special.
Cozy, NYC hair salon.
Pembley Joon
63 Orchard St
Cozy, NYC hair salon.

Essentials

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Earth's Basket
599 4th Ave
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