Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Japanese eatery known for unconventional sushi options in a sleek, minimalist setting. Could be one of the best omakase meals in NYC.
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229 Dekalb AvenueJapanese eatery known for unconventional sushi options in a sleek, minimalist setting. Could be one of the best omakase meals in NYC.
Seasonally driven American pub with a daily changing menu served in an old-time setting.
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Allswell
124 Bedford AveSeasonally driven American pub with a daily changing menu served in an old-time setting.
A Tuscan-styled dining room & a large, leafy garden set the stage for rustic Italian cooking.
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Aurora
70 Grand StA Tuscan-styled dining room & a large, leafy garden set the stage for rustic Italian cooking.
Great place for brunch/lunch/dinner, serving traditional Moroccan tagines, couscous & more in comfy, brick-walled quarters.
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveGreat place for brunch/lunch/dinner, serving traditional Moroccan tagines, couscous & more in comfy, brick-walled quarters.
When you step into Diner, which inhabits a refurbished 1926-dining car, you’re immediately transported to another era. Delicious menu changes daily- but the burger is always a go-to!
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Diner
85 BroadwayWhen you step into Diner, which inhabits a refurbished 1926-dining car, you’re immediately transported to another era. Delicious menu changes daily- but the burger is always a go-to!
Locally sourced Southern eats draw crowds to this cash-only hangout. Breakfast & lunch only. Brunch waits are often long!
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Egg
109 N 3rd StLocally sourced Southern eats draw crowds to this cash-only hangout. Breakfast & lunch only. Brunch waits are often long!
Crab-shack-chic eatery serving New England-style seafood plates, creative cocktails & craft beer.
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Extra Fancy
Crab-shack-chic eatery serving New England-style seafood plates, creative cocktails & craft beer.
Prepare to wait in line, but if you’re hankering for a no-frills plate of meat served by the pound, you’ll love Fette Sau. We love the brisket & sausages. Great beer/whiskeys too!
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Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AvePrepare to wait in line, but if you’re hankering for a no-frills plate of meat served by the pound, you’ll love Fette Sau. We love the brisket & sausages. Great beer/whiskeys too!
There always seems to be a wait for brunch at Five Leaves in Greenpoint, and for good reason. Get the Chopped Black Kale and the Moroccan Scramble!
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveThere always seems to be a wait for brunch at Five Leaves in Greenpoint, and for good reason. Get the Chopped Black Kale and the Moroccan Scramble!
Industrial log cabin-like decor and Mediterranean fare prepared in a wood-burning oven.
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Isa
348 Wythe AvenueIndustrial log cabin-like decor and Mediterranean fare prepared in a wood-burning oven.
Hip, laid-back French bistro in East Williamsburg that's popular for weekend brunch.
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Le Barricou
533 Grand StHip, laid-back French bistro in East Williamsburg that's popular for weekend brunch.
Williamsburg brunch favorite offering American comfort food. Get the breakfast sandwich with tater tots! Also: 2 for 1 Bloody Mary's/Mimosa's
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Lodge
318 Grand StreetWilliamsburg brunch favorite offering American comfort food. Get the breakfast sandwich with tater tots! Also: 2 for 1 Bloody Mary's/Mimosa's
Low-key Williamsburg Asian restaurant with garden seating & an emphasis on dim sum. Get the tofu sheets!
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M Shanghai
292 Grand StLow-key Williamsburg Asian restaurant with garden seating & an emphasis on dim sum. Get the tofu sheets!
Since it opened as a cocktail and oyster haven, the NOLA-inspired Maison Premiere has expanded to a full seafood-based menu. Go for incredible cocktails, absinthe drips, and happy hour oysters.
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Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveSince it opened as a cocktail and oyster haven, the NOLA-inspired Maison Premiere has expanded to a full seafood-based menu. Go for incredible cocktails, absinthe drips, and happy hour oysters.
Tucked away beneath the Williamsburg bridge, Marlow & Sons has been pleasing crowds for nearly a decade. Locally sourced small menu with great service. Get the brick chicken.
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Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayTucked away beneath the Williamsburg bridge, Marlow & Sons has been pleasing crowds for nearly a decade. Locally sourced small menu with great service. Get the brick chicken.
Great service at this Mediterranean-influenced New American Restaurant. Don't miss the Crispy baby artichokes.
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Meadowsweet
149 BroadwayGreat service at this Mediterranean-influenced New American Restaurant. Don't miss the Crispy baby artichokes.
Amazing, inventive Mexican food that is among the best we’ve had in all five boroughs. The tacos, elote, enchiladas verdes and Zempasuchitls are fantastic.
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Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveAmazing, inventive Mexican food that is among the best we’ve had in all five boroughs. The tacos, elote, enchiladas verdes and Zempasuchitls are fantastic.
Small Japanese place serving ramen at night & a traditional set breakfast & lunch menu by day. Worth the wait!
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OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StSmall Japanese place serving ramen at night & a traditional set breakfast & lunch menu by day. Worth the wait!
Gourmet pizzeria where the wood-fired pies are topped with unusual, locally sourced ingredients. Rivals Roberta's! Get the Hellboy with Hot Honey!
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Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveGourmet pizzeria where the wood-fired pies are topped with unusual, locally sourced ingredients. Rivals Roberta's! Get the Hellboy with Hot Honey!
Set in the Wythe Hotel, this upscale New American eatery offers seasonal eats in an airy room. Get anything from the wood burning grill!
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Reynard
80 Wythe AveSet in the Wythe Hotel, this upscale New American eatery offers seasonal eats in an airy room. Get anything from the wood burning grill!
You’ll feel like you’ve been invited to a farmhouse in Vermont, until you taste the brick oven pizza which will transport you to Italy. Many ingredients are grown on premises in the garden outside.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StYou’ll feel like you’ve been invited to a farmhouse in Vermont, until you taste the brick oven pizza which will transport you to Italy. Many ingredients are grown on premises in the garden outside.
With its pre-prohibition era décor and the best Old Fashioned we’ve ever tasted (theirs is made with rye, of course) Rye is a hidden gem. Don’t miss the meatloaf sandwich.
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Rye
247 South 1st StreetWith its pre-prohibition era décor and the best Old Fashioned we’ve ever tasted (theirs is made with rye, of course) Rye is a hidden gem. Don’t miss the meatloaf sandwich.
Steaks & grilled seafood are the specialty of St. Anselm- now an essential Williamsburg dining experience. As NY Mag points out, the wines are as amazing as the food.
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St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveSteaks & grilled seafood are the specialty of St. Anselm- now an essential Williamsburg dining experience. As NY Mag points out, the wines are as amazing as the food.
The destination for fast and delicious salads. Made with seasonal organic ingredients sourced from local farmers.
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sweetgreen
162 N 4th StThe destination for fast and delicious salads. Made with seasonal organic ingredients sourced from local farmers.
Compact Japanese menu of sushi & ramen served with sake & cocktails in a cozy setting with dark wooden walls.
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Suzume
545 Lorimer StCompact Japanese menu of sushi & ramen served with sake & cocktails in a cozy setting with dark wooden walls.
You won’t find anything kosher on the menu – bacon donuts, baby back ribs, fois gras with egg and bacon, scallops – and that’s the point. A very eclectic and delicious menu for experimental eaters.
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Traif
229 S 4th StYou won’t find anything kosher on the menu – bacon donuts, baby back ribs, fois gras with egg and bacon, scallops – and that’s the point. A very eclectic and delicious menu for experimental eaters.
One of our favorite brunch spots and a great raw bar. Don’t miss the catfish and the french dip for dinner.
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Walter Foods
253 Grand StOne of our favorite brunch spots and a great raw bar. Don’t miss the catfish and the french dip for dinner.
This address is incorrect. MP has a new location at 470 Driggs Ave b/t 10th St & 11th St in Williamsburg. Faye works here! Get the Spicy Feta, Octopus, Gnudi, & Whole Fish. Drink Moscow Mules on tap!
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MP Taverna Astoria
31-29 Ditmars BoulevardThis address is incorrect. MP has a new location at 470 Driggs Ave b/t 10th St & 11th St in Williamsburg. Faye works here! Get the Spicy Feta, Octopus, Gnudi, & Whole Fish. Drink Moscow Mules on tap!
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StTrendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StBest value in Williamsburg.
Petite eatery dispensing coffee, sandwiches, brunch & other fare in a bright, quaint setting.
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House of Small Wonder
77 N 6th StPetite eatery dispensing coffee, sandwiches, brunch & other fare in a bright, quaint setting.
Cafe emphasizing matcha (powdered green tea) in its hot & cold drinks & light dishes.
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MatchaBar
Cafe emphasizing matcha (powdered green tea) in its hot & cold drinks & light dishes.
Light-filled cafe with reclaimed accents & global-accented comfort food morning-early evening. Get the shakshuka!
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Reunion
544 Union AveLight-filled cafe with reclaimed accents & global-accented comfort food morning-early evening. Get the shakshuka!
Just across the street, you can see their backyard from our balcony! Rustic-industrial hangout doing pastries & sandwiches, a coffeehouse by day, cocktail bar by night.
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The West Brooklyn
379 Union AveJust across the street, you can see their backyard from our balcony! Rustic-industrial hangout doing pastries & sandwiches, a coffeehouse by day, cocktail bar by night.
Everything Else
A favorite of late-night revelers, Hana's sandwiches are delicious, but the best part is the names. The Douche Bag is chicken, swiss, avocado, and blue cheese, but we love the Foxi Lady.
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Hana Food
534 Metropolitan AveA favorite of late-night revelers, Hana's sandwiches are delicious, but the best part is the names. The Douche Bag is chicken, swiss, avocado, and blue cheese, but we love the Foxi Lady.
Sandwich place from owners of the Meat Hook butcher shop with inventive subs plus beer in tiny digs. Get the Hot Chicken or the Roast Pork!
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The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveSandwich place from owners of the Meat Hook butcher shop with inventive subs plus beer in tiny digs. Get the Hot Chicken or the Roast Pork!
Cafe with classics like crack pie, birthday cake, cereal milk soft serve, and compost cookies, along with a wide variety of other treats.
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Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveCafe with classics like crack pie, birthday cake, cereal milk soft serve, and compost cookies, along with a wide variety of other treats.
Tiny sandwich counter where both the menu & the decor are nautically themed. Get the Scuttlebutt or the Ship's Biscuit!
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Saltie
378 Metropolitan AvenueTiny sandwich counter where both the menu & the decor are nautically themed. Get the Scuttlebutt or the Ship's Biscuit!
Great way to explore! The Citi Bike share system features thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations around NYC. Citi Bikes are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Closest station: Grand St & Havemeyer
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Citi Bike
Great way to explore! The Citi Bike share system features thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations around NYC. Citi Bikes are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Closest station: Grand St & Havemeyer
Public park offering playgrounds, playing fields & courts, an Olympic-sized pool & a running track.
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StPublic park offering playgrounds, playing fields & courts, an Olympic-sized pool & a running track.
Smorgasburg market happens every Saturday on the Williamsburg waterfront at East River State Park, featuring packaged and prepared foods, purveyors from New York City and across the region, and more!
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveSmorgasburg market happens every Saturday on the Williamsburg waterfront at East River State Park, featuring packaged and prepared foods, purveyors from New York City and across the region, and more!
Y7 Studio Brooklyn
240 Kent AveBEAT BUMPING • SWEAT DRIPPING • CANDLELIT YOGA
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool haunt offering live music most nights, plus gourmet bar fare & creative drinks.
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This n' That
108 N 6th StCool haunt offering live music most nights, plus gourmet bar fare & creative drinks.
Vintage video games (Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, etc.) & beer lure patrons to this Williamsburg bar. Just across the street on Union ave!
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Barcade
388 Union AveVintage video games (Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, etc.) & beer lure patrons to this Williamsburg bar. Just across the street on Union ave!
Fancy cocktails, craft beer & wine from a rotating list are served in a speakeasy-like setting.
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Dram
Fancy cocktails, craft beer & wine from a rotating list are served in a speakeasy-like setting.
Popular Williamsburg bar serving cocktails in an upscale setting that recalls old New York. Ask for a Rose Canseco!
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Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StPopular Williamsburg bar serving cocktails in an upscale setting that recalls old New York. Ask for a Rose Canseco!
Mixologists shake fancy cocktails, pour craft beer & serve snacks in a slick space with a garden.
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Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand StMixologists shake fancy cocktails, pour craft beer & serve snacks in a slick space with a garden.
Awesome Gay bar! Both gay & straight locals congregate at this bar with 2 fireplaces, a pool table & a lush outdoor space. Divey in the best way.
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Metropolitan
559 Lorimer StAwesome Gay bar! Both gay & straight locals congregate at this bar with 2 fireplaces, a pool table & a lush outdoor space. Divey in the best way.
Trendy sipping spot with 400+ whiskeys (& some beer), a gourmet grilled cheese menu & vintage vibe.
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Noorman's Kil
609 Grand StTrendy sipping spot with 400+ whiskeys (& some beer), a gourmet grilled cheese menu & vintage vibe.
Sprawling, boisterous beer hall offering brews, grilled wursts & regularly scheduled live music. Fun for day drinking!
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StSprawling, boisterous beer hall offering brews, grilled wursts & regularly scheduled live music. Fun for day drinking!
Hard-rocking joint with jukebox tunes, old-school signs, big beers, pinball & shuffleboard.
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Rocka Rolla
486 Metropolitan AveHard-rocking joint with jukebox tunes, old-school signs, big beers, pinball & shuffleboard.
Down-home, honky-tonk saloon pairing a woody space with beer, games & live country music.
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Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan AveDown-home, honky-tonk saloon pairing a woody space with beer, games & live country music.
Brick-walled open-windowed hangout near the subway with a central bar & dining tables, offering craft beers and snacks.
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Sugarburg
519 Metropolitan AveBrick-walled open-windowed hangout near the subway with a central bar & dining tables, offering craft beers and snacks.
Shuffleboard, a long beer list & a selection of wine & cheese highlight this low-key watering hole. Great backyard with a ski lift you can drink in!
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The Diamond
43 Franklin StShuffleboard, a long beer list & a selection of wine & cheese highlight this low-key watering hole. Great backyard with a ski lift you can drink in!
Art Deco-inspired rooftop bar space with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. At the top of the Wythe Hotel.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveArt Deco-inspired rooftop bar space with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. At the top of the Wythe Hotel.
Referred to by many as a prohibition-style speakeasy, The Richardson is, put simply, a proper American bar. Sit inside the cozy bar if it's cold, or outside on picnic tables if it's warm!
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The Richardson
451 Graham AvenueReferred to by many as a prohibition-style speakeasy, The Richardson is, put simply, a proper American bar. Sit inside the cozy bar if it's cold, or outside on picnic tables if it's warm!
Spacious bar & music venue known for its inexpensive drinks, dirty dancing, and karaoke nights. A little douschey- but can be really fun.
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The Woods
48 S 4th StSpacious bar & music venue known for its inexpensive drinks, dirty dancing, and karaoke nights. A little douschey- but can be really fun.
Popular bar set in a former pool supply store with live music & a taco truck in the backyard.
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Union Pool
484 Union AvePopular bar set in a former pool supply store with live music & a taco truck in the backyard.
Shopping
Clothing shops filled with stuff you will want to wear. Greenpoint and Williamsburg locations.
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Alter
140 Franklin StClothing shops filled with stuff you will want to wear. Greenpoint and Williamsburg locations.
Indoor flea market with hip, handmade arts & crafts items, antiques & vintage clothing.
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Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StIndoor flea market with hip, handmade arts & crafts items, antiques & vintage clothing.
Cheese store offering a wide variety of carefully selected cheeses, meats, plus gift baskets & more.
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Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveCheese store offering a wide variety of carefully selected cheeses, meats, plus gift baskets & more.
Just down the street from us, the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Lots of interesting stuff, both in the wine selection as well as spirits.
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Bibber & Bell Wine and Spirits
418 Union AveJust down the street from us, the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Lots of interesting stuff, both in the wine selection as well as spirits.
Indie boutique selling modern designer apparel, shoes & jewelry in a green-certified building. A bit expensive.
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L.A.B Brooklyn
144 Driggs AveIndie boutique selling modern designer apparel, shoes & jewelry in a green-certified building. A bit expensive.
Imaginative make-your-own jewelry studio stocking a wide range of charms, chains & other supplies.
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Brooklyn Charm
616 N 9th StImaginative make-your-own jewelry studio stocking a wide range of charms, chains & other supplies.
Tiny jewelry boutique in stylish digs offering rings, bracelets & other designer trinkets & unique gifts.
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Catbird
108 Bedford AveTiny jewelry boutique in stylish digs offering rings, bracelets & other designer trinkets & unique gifts.
Smart local boutique selling an array of men's shirts, jackets & other apparel plus ties & more. I get all my husband's gifts here. :)
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ID Menswear
232 Bedford AveSmart local boutique selling an array of men's shirts, jackets & other apparel plus ties & more. I get all my husband's gifts here. :)
You just found your favorite shop! La di da dee caters to a neighborhood girl who loves to mix girly pieces with tougher statement accessories at the best price - most of the pieces are under $100.
la di da dee
225 Grand StYou just found your favorite shop! La di da dee caters to a neighborhood girl who loves to mix girly pieces with tougher statement accessories at the best price - most of the pieces are under $100.
High-end chocolatiers crafting bars & baked goods in industrial-chic digs (with tours & tastings).
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MAST
111 N 3rd StHigh-end chocolatiers crafting bars & baked goods in industrial-chic digs (with tours & tastings).
Venerable independent record store for obscure & mainstream CDs & vinyl, plus live music & a bar.
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Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StVenerable independent record store for obscure & mainstream CDs & vinyl, plus live music & a bar.
This Williamsburg vintage shop, hidden beneath the BQE, touts an impressive selection of button-down shirts in seventies prints, breezy summer dresses, and broken-in boots.
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10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StThis Williamsburg vintage shop, hidden beneath the BQE, touts an impressive selection of button-down shirts in seventies prints, breezy summer dresses, and broken-in boots.
Arts & Culture
Genre-defying bowling alley with high-tech lanes, live tunes & food by Blue Ribbon.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveGenre-defying bowling alley with high-tech lanes, live tunes & food by Blue Ribbon.
Movies screened with global fare & craft cocktails served at patrons' seats.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovies screened with global fare & craft cocktails served at patrons' seats.
Essentials
Functional, 24/7 retailer selling a variety of health foods, organic produce & other items.
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Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveFunctional, 24/7 retailer selling a variety of health foods, organic produce & other items.
Local shop selling cheeses, produce, specialty foods & housewares plus prepared sandwiches & salads.
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Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StLocal shop selling cheeses, produce, specialty foods & housewares plus prepared sandwiches & salads.
Industrial-chic go-to for high-end kitchenware, locally sourced groceries & meats plus classes.
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The Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost StIndustrial-chic go-to for high-end kitchenware, locally sourced groceries & meats plus classes.