Guidebook for Brooklyn
Arts & Culture
Amazing place for kids to play and learn - animals, toys, games, demonstrations and activities. Great cafeteria as well.
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Brooklyn Gyermekmúzeum
145 Brooklyn AveAmazing place for kids to play and learn - animals, toys, games, demonstrations and activities. Great cafeteria as well.
A community-focused visual and performance art space. Open 1 to 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. fivemyles.org
558 St Johns Pl
558 Saint Johns PlaceA community-focused visual and performance art space. Open 1 to 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. fivemyles.org
Impressive collection of Native American and Egyptian Art plus fascinating Brooklyn history and very excellent new restaurant Saul's which relocated from Cobble Hill.
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Brooklyn Múzeum
200 Eastern PkwyImpressive collection of Native American and Egyptian Art plus fascinating Brooklyn history and very excellent new restaurant Saul's which relocated from Cobble Hill.
Food Scene
Berg'n - A Brooklyn beer hall from the founders of Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasboard featuring food from Asia Dog, Mighty Quinn's BBQ, Pizza Moto, and Ramen Burger plus a 50 foot bar and loads of great rotating brews on tap. They lower a huge screen for big sports events.
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899 Bergen St
899 Bergen StreetBerg'n - A Brooklyn beer hall from the founders of Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasboard featuring food from Asia Dog, Mighty Quinn's BBQ, Pizza Moto, and Ramen Burger plus a 50 foot bar and loads of great rotating brews on tap. They lower a huge screen for big sports events.
Excellent and unique menu of Senegalese food with African, Lebanese and French influences. Reservations recommended.
1451 Bedford Ave
1451 Bedford AvenueExcellent and unique menu of Senegalese food with African, Lebanese and French influences. Reservations recommended.
Coffee, tea, pastries it also sells NUNU chocolates and a solid selection of Blue Marble ice cream.
715 Nostrand Ave
715 Nostrand AvenueCoffee, tea, pastries it also sells NUNU chocolates and a solid selection of Blue Marble ice cream.
A solid local with fresh and seasonal menu. One dollar Oysters and happy hour from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
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Mayfield
688 Franklin AveA solid local with fresh and seasonal menu. One dollar Oysters and happy hour from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
New-American Bistro with lobster mac and cheese, mussels and kid friendly stuff like spag and meatballs.
789 Franklin Ave
789 Franklin AvenueNew-American Bistro with lobster mac and cheese, mussels and kid friendly stuff like spag and meatballs.
Loaded cheesesteaks (even a vegetarian one - not sure how that works), plus great cold cuts, jerk chicken.
759 Nostrand Ave
759 Nostrand AvenueLoaded cheesesteaks (even a vegetarian one - not sure how that works), plus great cold cuts, jerk chicken.
Decent takeout joint in the area with some limited counter space for dining in. Great lobster rolls, omelettes and even rib eyes. Modest prices as well.
638 Nostrand Ave
638 Nostrand AvenueDecent takeout joint in the area with some limited counter space for dining in. Great lobster rolls, omelettes and even rib eyes. Modest prices as well.
Serious Neapolitan pizza from a tiled, wood burning oven. Also try maple sausage with yams, or goat cheese with dried cherries. Pickup but no delivery.
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781 Franklin Ave
781 Franklin AvenueSerious Neapolitan pizza from a tiled, wood burning oven. Also try maple sausage with yams, or goat cheese with dried cherries. Pickup but no delivery.
Faux-dive atmosphere with playful Creole riffs, like crawfish mac and cheese and Cajun standards like file-dusted gumbo with andouille sausage, shredded crab meat and shrimp.
1433 Bedford Ave
1433 Bedford AvenueFaux-dive atmosphere with playful Creole riffs, like crawfish mac and cheese and Cajun standards like file-dusted gumbo with andouille sausage, shredded crab meat and shrimp.
Longtime neighborhood restaurant serving homestyle Mexican food, about 15-20 min walk. They serve breakfast every day too, so great for brunch.
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Crown Heights
Longtime neighborhood restaurant serving homestyle Mexican food, about 15-20 min walk. They serve breakfast every day too, so great for brunch.
854 St Johns Pl
854 Saint Johns PlaceNeighborhood west indian spot. $6 roti.
Bombay Masala
678 Franklin AvenueSolid vegetarian Indian food. Delivers / Takeout
764A Franklin Ave
764A Franklin AvenueCoffee and Balthazar pastries
Imported and craft beer selection of 20 beers on tap. A spacious backyard open late every night.
658 Nostrand Ave
658 Nostrand AvenueImported and craft beer selection of 20 beers on tap. A spacious backyard open late every night.
615 Nostrand Ave
615 Nostrand AvenueGrab a coffee on the way to the subway
Royal Baker and Roti House. Awesome Caribbean spot on Nostrand, about 10 min walk from the place. They serve traditional "doubles", which is a delicious blend of chickpeas + spices served in a fluffy piece of fried bread (only $1.50 each!). Their rotis are HUGE, and also great. Note: this place is takeout only
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Royal Bakery
575 Nostrand Ave.Royal Baker and Roti House. Awesome Caribbean spot on Nostrand, about 10 min walk from the place. They serve traditional "doubles", which is a delicious blend of chickpeas + spices served in a fluffy piece of fried bread (only $1.50 each!). Their rotis are HUGE, and also great. Note: this place is takeout only
Great Mexican restaurant, about a 10 min walk away. I recommend the steak quesadilla served on a homemade corn tortilla-- delicious!
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Taqueria Milear
752 Nostrand Ave.Great Mexican restaurant, about a 10 min walk away. I recommend the steak quesadilla served on a homemade corn tortilla-- delicious!
Tasty sushi joint, about 15 min walk. The spicy tuna cup is a great value + their rotating daily specials are always good.
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Silver Rice
638 Park PlTasty sushi joint, about 15 min walk. The spicy tuna cup is a great value + their rotating daily specials are always good.
Good coffee shop about 10 min walk from the place. I haven't tried any of the food, but coffee was good + people seem to like their food selection.
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Tinto
715 Nostrand AvenueGood coffee shop about 10 min walk from the place. I haven't tried any of the food, but coffee was good + people seem to like their food selection.
Delicious pastrami, brisket and corned beef sandwiches. One of the best not only in Brooklyn but ANYWHERE
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David's Brisket House
533 Nostrand Ave.Delicious pastrami, brisket and corned beef sandwiches. One of the best not only in Brooklyn but ANYWHERE
Best baker and coffee option in the 'hood. Raspberry croissant is killer.
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Richol Bakery
563 Nostrand AvenueBest baker and coffee option in the 'hood. Raspberry croissant is killer.
Take out on seamless.com, delivery.com that will arrive in 20 min usually. Super solid option if you like Indian food. Lamb rogan josh, lamb korma are superb.
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India House
586 Nostrand Ave.Take out on seamless.com, delivery.com that will arrive in 20 min usually. Super solid option if you like Indian food. Lamb rogan josh, lamb korma are superb.
Solid sushi option that delivers. They're on seamless.com and delivery.com, etc.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Sakura Tokyo
604 Nostrand Ave.Solid sushi option that delivers. They're on seamless.com and delivery.com, etc.
Every neighborhood needs a solid Chinese takeout option. This is not only that but much better. Check out the hand made spicy noodles.
Wing Cheong
1389 Fulton StEvery neighborhood needs a solid Chinese takeout option. This is not only that but much better. Check out the hand made spicy noodles.
Coffee and bakery on your way to the Throop subway station.
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Capitoline Grounds
1499 Fulton StreetCoffee and bakery on your way to the Throop subway station.
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveFried Chicken and soul food. A must!
Currently ranked #4 in all of Brooklyn for italian restaurants on foursquare. Haven't been but very popular.
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Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveCurrently ranked #4 in all of Brooklyn for italian restaurants on foursquare. Haven't been but very popular.
Superb all-day brunch, sandwiches, avacado toast, empanadas, chorizo in the pancakes!
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Colina Cuervo
759 Nostrand Ave.Superb all-day brunch, sandwiches, avacado toast, empanadas, chorizo in the pancakes!
Best known for incredible brick oven pizza and rustic ambience. Also great breakfast. One of the best choices in the area for dinner for sure.
1260 helybéli ajánlásával
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveBest known for incredible brick oven pizza and rustic ambience. Also great breakfast. One of the best choices in the area for dinner for sure.
Southern cooking and takeout soul food. Best ribs in Brooklyn, pulled pork, cornbread and fried chicken.
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Royal Rib House
256 Halsey StSouthern cooking and takeout soul food. Best ribs in Brooklyn, pulled pork, cornbread and fried chicken.
Essentials
1420 Fulton St
1420 Fulton StreetLarge grocery store with decent selection of organic foods.
653 Nostrand Ave
653 Nostrand AvenueNot as big or nice or well stocked as Foodtown, but another option.
Wine, liquor that's close by. Selection is meh but will do.
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Nostrand Wines & Liquors
549 Nostrand Ave.Wine, liquor that's close by. Selection is meh but will do.
Olivino Wines Bed-Stuy
426D Marcus Garvey BlvdDecent selection of wines.
Good selection of wines, knowledgeable staff and good prices
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Breukelen Cellars
Good selection of wines, knowledgeable staff and good prices
Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveGrowlers to go - in addition to wine and spirits.
Getting Around
1260 Fulton St
1260 Fulton StreetNostrand Av subway station - A and C trains stop here.
1492 Fulton St
1492 Fulton StreetKingston-Throop subway station. C train only stops here. A train does not.
Drinks & Nightlife
New to the 'hood! Fantastic little hidden gem that is great for happy hour ($4 beers and $7 wine), or a night out. Swell bartenders and strong and delicious tropical cocktails.
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King Tai
1095 Bergen StNew to the 'hood! Fantastic little hidden gem that is great for happy hour ($4 beers and $7 wine), or a night out. Swell bartenders and strong and delicious tropical cocktails.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveGreat beer list, whiskey.
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlExcellent beer garden, always good crowds. Fun spot.
Corner bar with outdoor seating. A great neighborhood joint to relax, meet the locals, have a few. Live music on Tuesdays and DJ sets after 9pm on other nights
365 helybéli ajánlásával
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveCorner bar with outdoor seating. A great neighborhood joint to relax, meet the locals, have a few. Live music on Tuesdays and DJ sets after 9pm on other nights
DJs nightly. Sweet tropical vibes: roots, ska, rocksteady, dancehall ++ more http://loversrocknyc.com/
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Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveDJs nightly. Sweet tropical vibes: roots, ska, rocksteady, dancehall ++ more http://loversrocknyc.com/
Parks & Nature
The neighborhood park - take the kids to run around on the playground, slide, and climb. Or grab a coffee and just watch Crown Heights for a little while.
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Brower Park
Prospect PlaceThe neighborhood park - take the kids to run around on the playground, slide, and climb. Or grab a coffee and just watch Crown Heights for a little while.