Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
It's easy on the pockets but truly delicious, the menu has been consistent since the 90s, truly a neighborhood mainstay.
SottoVoce
225 7th AveIt's easy on the pockets but truly delicious, the menu has been consistent since the 90s, truly a neighborhood mainstay.
The only authentic Colombian restaurant outside of Queens, so take advantage!
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Colombia in Park Slope
376 5th AveThe only authentic Colombian restaurant outside of Queens, so take advantage!
Highly-lauded chef with a very tasty and varied Pan-asian menu. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and fun.
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Talde
8 Erie StHighly-lauded chef with a very tasty and varied Pan-asian menu. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and fun.
The best tacos in this Mexican area full of many, many tacos! Also, this will save you at 3am.
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Tacos El Bronco
4324 4th AveThe best tacos in this Mexican area full of many, many tacos! Also, this will save you at 3am.
Hands down the best BBQ in all of New York City. Also, a great area to walk around in for killer views of NY Harbor.
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Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt StHands down the best BBQ in all of New York City. Also, a great area to walk around in for killer views of NY Harbor.
Don't leave Brooklyn without grabbing a slice (the quintessential midweek dinner for any Brooklynite)! And this is one of the best places to do it. Also open til very late at night.
Joe's Pizza of Park Slope
483 5th AveDon't leave Brooklyn without grabbing a slice (the quintessential midweek dinner for any Brooklynite)! And this is one of the best places to do it. Also open til very late at night.
One of the best burgers you will EVER have! Plus super cute and romantic setting.
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Bar Sardine
183 W 10th StOne of the best burgers you will EVER have! Plus super cute and romantic setting.
One of the few truly authentic Northern-Spain style tapas restaurants. Amazing croquetas, boquerones and lots of stuff you'd expect to find in Barcelona, Logroño or Bilbao.
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Barraca
81 Greenwich AveOne of the few truly authentic Northern-Spain style tapas restaurants. Amazing croquetas, boquerones and lots of stuff you'd expect to find in Barcelona, Logroño or Bilbao.
Whether or not you are new to arepas, this is one of the best places to either be introduced or get your fix. Delicious and authentic.
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Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveWhether or not you are new to arepas, this is one of the best places to either be introduced or get your fix. Delicious and authentic.
Probably the only place to have upscale, chef-driven, French-Italian-Colombian fusion (trust us, it works). Fun and tasty spot!
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Maite
159 Central AveProbably the only place to have upscale, chef-driven, French-Italian-Colombian fusion (trust us, it works). Fun and tasty spot!
One of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in the country, so enjoy it while you're here!
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Tanoreen
7523 3rd AveOne of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in the country, so enjoy it while you're here!
Surfish Bistro
550 3rd AveIt's around the corner AND delicious!
Unbeatable all around menu...iconic burger and duck buns that will knock your socks off, plus amazing cocktails.
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Walter's
166 Dekalb AveUnbeatable all around menu...iconic burger and duck buns that will knock your socks off, plus amazing cocktails.
One of Chinatown's greatest offerings is the Vietnamese food and this is the place to do it! Probably one of the most delicious cheap meals you'll find in all of NYC.
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Thái Sơn
89 Baxter StOne of Chinatown's greatest offerings is the Vietnamese food and this is the place to do it! Probably one of the most delicious cheap meals you'll find in all of NYC.
Found yourself in Astoria or Long Island City and hungry? This is your spot. Never had Brazilian rotizio buffet (trust us, just go with it)? This is your spot. Very hungry and don't have a lot of time? This is your spot! Villa Brazil is the best way to introduce yourself to Brazilian cuisine and the prices can't be beat.
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Villa Brazil Café Grill
43-16 34th AvenueFound yourself in Astoria or Long Island City and hungry? This is your spot. Never had Brazilian rotizio buffet (trust us, just go with it)? This is your spot. Very hungry and don't have a lot of time? This is your spot! Villa Brazil is the best way to introduce yourself to Brazilian cuisine and the prices can't be beat.
Despite the droves and droves of tour groups, this is still a place not to be missed. Try it late in the day or early in the AM (NEVER during lunch). Don't miss the desserts and bread at Amy's.
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Chelsea Market
75 9th AveDespite the droves and droves of tour groups, this is still a place not to be missed. Try it late in the day or early in the AM (NEVER during lunch). Don't miss the desserts and bread at Amy's.
The best orange cookie and tuna melt on earth. Everything else is really delicious too, perfect for breakfast, lunch or a sweet treat.
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Amy's Bread
672 9th AveThe best orange cookie and tuna melt on earth. Everything else is really delicious too, perfect for breakfast, lunch or a sweet treat.
A true Brooklyn gem and icon, in business for almost 100 hundreds. Totally worth the troop out to Sheepshead Bay for unbeatable clam chowder, oysters, calamari and huge seafood meals to be shared. Also, the best marinara sauce in Brooklyn.
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Randazzo's Clam Bar
2017 Emmons AveA true Brooklyn gem and icon, in business for almost 100 hundreds. Totally worth the troop out to Sheepshead Bay for unbeatable clam chowder, oysters, calamari and huge seafood meals to be shared. Also, the best marinara sauce in Brooklyn.
The Gander
15 West 18th StreetGreat for happy hour, people watching and tasty eats.
Shanghai Traditional Dumpling
6301 8th AveThe best dumplings in NYC's best Chinatown (8th ave in Brooklyn).
For truly authentic and beautiful Italian baked goods and desserts. Cannoli, real ricotta cream puffs, etc etc.
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Villabate Alba
7001 18th AveFor truly authentic and beautiful Italian baked goods and desserts. Cannoli, real ricotta cream puffs, etc etc.
Redang Island
5112 8th AveAuthentic Malaysian in NYC's best Chinatown (Sunset Park).
Delicious, fun and a great way to experience the typical Williamsburg scene.
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Roebling Tea Room
143 Roebling StreetDelicious, fun and a great way to experience the typical Williamsburg scene.
Need a spot for a special occasion? Well look no further, this beautiful and VERY tasty restaurant is perfect if a celebration is in order and it's perfectly located in romantic, cobblestoned Dumbo.
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Atrium DUMBO
15 Main StNeed a spot for a special occasion? Well look no further, this beautiful and VERY tasty restaurant is perfect if a celebration is in order and it's perfectly located in romantic, cobblestoned Dumbo.
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveSome of the best gourmet pizza in Brooklyn.
Drinks & Nightlife
Elevated bar food, where you can get a great meal late at night. Their burger is probably the best in the immediate area. Great oysters and beer too.
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Sidecar
560 5th AveElevated bar food, where you can get a great meal late at night. Their burger is probably the best in the immediate area. Great oysters and beer too.
A Williamsburg classic. This is a restaurant, but on weekend nights or during brunch it's really a party. Super fun, especially with live music -- the best way to enjoy your Brazilian food!
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Miss Favela
57 S 5th StA Williamsburg classic. This is a restaurant, but on weekend nights or during brunch it's really a party. Super fun, especially with live music -- the best way to enjoy your Brazilian food!
It's a restaurant but feels like the club, and the food is really good too if you're in the mood for Mexican with a VERY lively atmosphere.
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Café de la Esquina
It's a restaurant but feels like the club, and the food is really good too if you're in the mood for Mexican with a VERY lively atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Iconic Brooklyn neighborhood with unbeatable views and lots of cute shops and eateries. A perfect start or end to your walk over the Brooklyn Bridge (because you MUST walk over the bridge while you're in town).
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Dumbo
65 Plymouth StIconic Brooklyn neighborhood with unbeatable views and lots of cute shops and eateries. A perfect start or end to your walk over the Brooklyn Bridge (because you MUST walk over the bridge while you're in town).
Essentials
In need of a manicure, pedicure, wax or blow out near the house? All of those things are done really well here. For nails or waxing, ask for Ximena.
Creative Hair Spa
326 9th StIn need of a manicure, pedicure, wax or blow out near the house? All of those things are done really well here. For nails or waxing, ask for Ximena.
A Park Slope icon/24 hour drugstore/pharmacy. Any drugstore needs you may have will be covered, no matter how obscure and it never closes!
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Neergaard Pharmacy
454 5th AveA Park Slope icon/24 hour drugstore/pharmacy. Any drugstore needs you may have will be covered, no matter how obscure and it never closes!
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveThe best supermarket in the immediate vicinity.
Parks & Nature
Full of trails and woods, over 5 square miles of park all around. Also has horseback riding, lots of playgrounds, lake paddling and lots of meadows to daydream, cuddle or have a picnic. All summer long, the main stage at 9th street features bands, concerts, dance performances or free movies.
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Prospect Park
Full of trails and woods, over 5 square miles of park all around. Also has horseback riding, lots of playgrounds, lake paddling and lots of meadows to daydream, cuddle or have a picnic. All summer long, the main stage at 9th street features bands, concerts, dance performances or free movies.
Built on an old railroad track with amazing views of the west side and the Hudson River. Try to avoid the crowded times.
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The High Line Park
Built on an old railroad track with amazing views of the west side and the Hudson River. Try to avoid the crowded times.
Getting Around
F, N, R subway lines. 24 hours. Get an unlimited weekly metrocard if you're staying more than 3 days.
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5th Avenue
5th AvenueF, N, R subway lines. 24 hours. Get an unlimited weekly metrocard if you're staying more than 3 days.
Entertainment & Activities
9th Street Cycles
Bike rentals by the day.