Some of my Favorites
Food Scene
232 Taaffe Pl
232 Taaffe Placestylish Korean restaurant, great food.
Saraghina
350 Lewis Avegreat atmosphere and great food
Colador Cafe
1000 Bedford Avegood place for a little break
Umi Nom
433 Dekalb Avenueexcellent Filipino/Thai food
Royal Rib House
256 Halsey Stauthentic southern BBQ, Southern/Soul food
Peaches
393 Lewis AveCaribbean soul food
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon Avepizza
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveCuban food, nice place to hang out at the bar.
Villa Pancho
1047 Bedford Avenueanother good Mexican restaurant nearby.
good coffee, bakery items are made fresh daily, from scratch on the premises, selection of teas, Espresso and cocoas; delicious sandwiches
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Corner Grind Coffee Kitchen
1183 Bedford Avegood coffee, bakery items are made fresh daily, from scratch on the premises, selection of teas, Espresso and cocoas; delicious sandwiches
good pizza in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Crown Heights.
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin Avegood pizza in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Crown Heights.
In Gowanus near the Morbid Anatomy Museum, cozy bakery & cafe featuring a seasonally changing menu of handmade pies whole or by the slice
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Four & Twenty Blackbirds
439 3rd AveIn Gowanus near the Morbid Anatomy Museum, cozy bakery & cafe featuring a seasonally changing menu of handmade pies whole or by the slice
Brunch, Lunch, dinner, trendy, modern British cuisine.
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The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StBrunch, Lunch, dinner, trendy, modern British cuisine.
Classic oldtimer; always a good choice if you want to get a bite or take a break for a good coffee and do some people watching
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Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StClassic oldtimer; always a good choice if you want to get a bite or take a break for a good coffee and do some people watching
you can go downstairs to the "secret" restaurant if you made a reservation. Or get a taco and some corn on the cob and sit at the window bar and watch the rich and beautiful people stream in 8" heels.
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La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare Styou can go downstairs to the "secret" restaurant if you made a reservation. Or get a taco and some corn on the cob and sit at the window bar and watch the rich and beautiful people stream in 8" heels.
great restaurant in Nolita at the Public Theater
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The Library at the Public
425 Lafayette Stgreat restaurant in Nolita at the Public Theater
excellent food, New-American, small plates, good wine selection
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Roman's
243 Dekalb Aveexcellent food, New-American, small plates, good wine selection
Organic and locally-sourced Taiwanese-Chinese dumplings, made with a family recipe
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Mimi Cheng's Dumplings
179 2nd AveOrganic and locally-sourced Taiwanese-Chinese dumplings, made with a family recipe
Greenpoint-Hip waterfront gastropub featuring American plates & cocktails, plus a patio with scenic city views
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The Brooklyn Barge
79 West StGreenpoint-Hip waterfront gastropub featuring American plates & cocktails, plus a patio with scenic city views
Greenpoint-A New England-inspired fixed-price menu & cocktails are served aboard a renovated WWII Navy boat. Make reservations
The Water Table
10 India StGreenpoint-A New England-inspired fixed-price menu & cocktails are served aboard a renovated WWII Navy boat. Make reservations
Sprawling place with a large pub offering craft beers, raw bar items & other casual eats. Great views across the Hudson. Go for a sunset drink.
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Pier A Harbor House
22 Battery PlSprawling place with a large pub offering craft beers, raw bar items & other casual eats. Great views across the Hudson. Go for a sunset drink.
Gowanus-Mexican food, ground-floor bar & year-round roof deck with a Manhattan view, drawing a young crowd
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Alma
187 Columbia StGowanus-Mexican food, ground-floor bar & year-round roof deck with a Manhattan view, drawing a young crowd
Bushwick- very popular pizza joint, outdoor patio, may have long wait.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StBushwick- very popular pizza joint, outdoor patio, may have long wait.
Delicious fresh seafood, nice atmosphere, eclectic clientele.
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Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveDelicious fresh seafood, nice atmosphere, eclectic clientele.
Drinks & Nightlife
bar+restaurant, good food, cool atmosphere, a bit pricey.
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Black Swan
bar+restaurant, good food, cool atmosphere, a bit pricey.
Brooklyn Tap House
590 Myrtle Avesports bar, brunch, comfort food, beer garden
1177 Bedford Ave
1177 Bedford Avenuealso food
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveHave a cocktail in the backyard.
Aldo Sohm Wine Bar
151 W 51st Stgreat for after a Broadway show.
beautiful upscale cocktail lounge in the St. Regis Hotel; high-end interior
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King Cole Bar
Two E 55th Stbeautiful upscale cocktail lounge in the St. Regis Hotel; high-end interior
Formerly the private office and salon of 1920's tycoon, John W. Campbell, The Campbell Apartment has been fully-restored to its original splendor -- and reborn as a chic cocktail lounge
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The Campbell
15 Vanderbilt AveFormerly the private office and salon of 1920's tycoon, John W. Campbell, The Campbell Apartment has been fully-restored to its original splendor -- and reborn as a chic cocktail lounge
Vodou Bar
95 Halsey Streetauthentic BedSty cocktail bar
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford Avecool bar w/ outdoor patio, BBQ parties
Chilo's
323 Franklin Aveindoor/outdoor patio bar with food trucks for little bites
Rockaway- Taco stand, cocktail bar inside and patio, outdoor films on select days
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Rockaway Beach Surf Club
302 Beach 87th StRockaway- Taco stand, cocktail bar inside and patio, outdoor films on select days
From May to October this docked Coast Guard lightship is home to a vibrant bar scene
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Frying Pan
207 12th AveFrom May to October this docked Coast Guard lightship is home to a vibrant bar scene
Part fish shack part boat with seafood & cocktails that sails around the Hudson a few times a day.
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North River Lobster Company
West 41st StreetPart fish shack part boat with seafood & cocktails that sails around the Hudson a few times a day.
dating back to the thirties this is an institution on the Coney Island Board walk.
Ruby's Bar & Grill
1213 Riegelmann Boardwalkdating back to the thirties this is an institution on the Coney Island Board walk.
The Crow's Nest
yachty spot with East River views
Seaport bar with East River views and the Brooklyn Bridge right next to it.
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Watermark Bar
78 South StSeaport bar with East River views and the Brooklyn Bridge right next to it.
Sheepshead Bay- Get your fill of smashing Maryland-style crabs here (all-you-can-eat crabs on Mondays and Tuesdays), or focus more on your drinking with its bayside Tiki Bar
Clemente's Maryland Crab House
3939 Emmons AveSheepshead Bay- Get your fill of smashing Maryland-style crabs here (all-you-can-eat crabs on Mondays and Tuesdays), or focus more on your drinking with its bayside Tiki Bar
Grab a bunch of beers, a frozen cocktail, and a burger, and enjoy the sunset
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Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetGrab a bunch of beers, a frozen cocktail, and a burger, and enjoy the sunset
Boardwalk snack shop for burgers, hot dogs & breakfast, with beer, wine & vintage beach decor
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RIPPERS
8601 Shore Front PkwyBoardwalk snack shop for burgers, hot dogs & breakfast, with beer, wine & vintage beach decor
Rockaway- drinks, DJs and several food and drink stands right on the boardwalk (map is wrong...)
Beach 96th Street
Beach 96th StreetRockaway- drinks, DJs and several food and drink stands right on the boardwalk (map is wrong...)
106 B 116th St
food and drinks on the boardwalk
Playland Motel
97-20 Rockaway Beach BlvdRockaway- motel-cum-party spot near the beach
Shopping
boutique cafe, nice atmosphere, some vintage stuff for sale.
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Urban Vintage
294 Grand Aveboutique cafe, nice atmosphere, some vintage stuff for sale.
Great little flea market where locals stroll before or after brunch on a Saturday morning. Great little finds. Also some good food truck food.
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Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetGreat little flea market where locals stroll before or after brunch on a Saturday morning. Great little finds. Also some good food truck food.
Shopping mall featuring Target, DSW (discount shoes) and other discount stores. Transportation hub
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Atlantic Terminal station
Shopping mall featuring Target, DSW (discount shoes) and other discount stores. Transportation hub
restaurants, great food and clothing stores, and a hip artsy atmosphere.
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Chelsea Market
75 9th Averestaurants, great food and clothing stores, and a hip artsy atmosphere.
Essentials
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford Avegood supermarket
Choice Market
318 Lafayette Avegreat freshly-prepared food and French pastries
Great grocery store with lower prices and good products
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Trader Joe's Wine Shop
138 E 14th StGreat grocery store with lower prices and good products
Great grocery store with lower prices and good products
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StGreat grocery store with lower prices and good products
great groceries, a little more pricey, good prepared foods
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston Stgreat groceries, a little more pricey, good prepared foods
great groceries, a little more pricey, good prepared foods
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston Stgreat groceries, a little more pricey, good prepared foods
Lincoln Market
633 Marcy AveBest supermarket nearby, but a bit pricey.
Everything Else
The world's largest commercial rooftop soil farm right here in NYC, proving once and for all that rooftop agriculture works. Check the schedule on their website. Worth a visit!
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Brooklyn Grange @ Brooklyn Navy Yard
63 Flushing AveThe world's largest commercial rooftop soil farm right here in NYC, proving once and for all that rooftop agriculture works. Check the schedule on their website. Worth a visit!
Great place to enjoy a beautiful day when the city has become overwhelming. Have a picnic, go for a run or bike ride, enjoy the green lung of Brooklyn.
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Prospect Park
Great place to enjoy a beautiful day when the city has become overwhelming. Have a picnic, go for a run or bike ride, enjoy the green lung of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Avebeautiful garden worth a stroll.
Arts & Culture
International contemporary performances- theater, music and dance.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveInternational contemporary performances- theater, music and dance.
interested in the weird? This one's for you.
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The Morbid Anatomy Museum
interested in the weird? This one's for you.
New location for wonderful museum for contemporary art.
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Salmagundi Museum of American Art
New location for wonderful museum for contemporary art.
impressive permanent collection and changing exhibits
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwyimpressive permanent collection and changing exhibits
museum for contemporary art with always changing exhibits
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Novi muzej savremene umjetnosti
235 Bowerymuseum for contemporary art with always changing exhibits
take a free ferry on the weekends to get away from the city, sprawling lawns, hammocks, artists-in-residence, weekend events- check schedule
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Governors Island
take a free ferry on the weekends to get away from the city, sprawling lawns, hammocks, artists-in-residence, weekend events- check schedule
great contemporary art museum with warm-up Saturdays in the summer
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Avegreat contemporary art museum with warm-up Saturdays in the summer