Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Patsy’s Pizzeria
450 Dean StSome of the best pizza in the City.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueUnbelievable Burgers
The owner Marcelo from Buenos Aires stocks great South American wines as well as local booze.
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Il Vino Torchio
80 4th AveThe owner Marcelo from Buenos Aires stocks great South American wines as well as local booze.
Excellent Ramen, Tibetan style. Great service, amazing broth. Music could use improvement.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Momo
78 5th AveExcellent Ramen, Tibetan style. Great service, amazing broth. Music could use improvement.
Excellent Portugese restaurant. Almost 17 years ago, it was the first serious restaurant in the neighborhood. Still going strong.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Convivium Osteria
68 5th AveExcellent Portugese restaurant. Almost 17 years ago, it was the first serious restaurant in the neighborhood. Still going strong.
Destination Pizza. Considered by NY'ers one of the top five pizza places. Lines on the weekends.
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StDestination Pizza. Considered by NY'ers one of the top five pizza places. Lines on the weekends.
Cash only. No reservations. But arguably one of the funnest, tastiest, coolest restaurants in Brooklyn. It's bring your own wine / booze. There's a wine store right around the corner. The Cioppino is superb and the fish of the day never fails.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Petite Crevette
144 Union StreetCash only. No reservations. But arguably one of the funnest, tastiest, coolest restaurants in Brooklyn. It's bring your own wine / booze. There's a wine store right around the corner. The Cioppino is superb and the fish of the day never fails.
If you love doughnuts this is the place. Also great seating for watching Brooklyn pass by.
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Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StIf you love doughnuts this is the place. Also great seating for watching Brooklyn pass by.
Love this place. Great food, service and atmosphere. The desserts alone are reason to go. They do everything right. Not cheap but worth it.
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Colonie
127 Atlantic AveLove this place. Great food, service and atmosphere. The desserts alone are reason to go. They do everything right. Not cheap but worth it.
Warning! Do not order delivery. Not reliable. It's only a few blocks away. Go there and order the pizza to be made on the spot. It's incredible pizza but only if it's fresh. If you must order a slice, ask what just came out of the oven and get that.
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StWarning! Do not order delivery. Not reliable. It's only a few blocks away. Go there and order the pizza to be made on the spot. It's incredible pizza but only if it's fresh. If you must order a slice, ask what just came out of the oven and get that.
Inexpensive Arabic cuisine.
The chef Umar does amazing things with spices. Stay away from anything that looks like everyday non-Arabic food. Their best dishes are the things most non Arabs don't make. The oxtail, cow foot, lamb stews, etc all are excellent.
Halal International
574 Atlantic AveInexpensive Arabic cuisine.
The chef Umar does amazing things with spices. Stay away from anything that looks like everyday non-Arabic food. Their best dishes are the things most non Arabs don't make. The oxtail, cow foot, lamb stews, etc all are excellent.
Chez Moi
135 Atlantic AveBogota Latin Bistro
141 5th AveOooo!! If you can even get a reservation (plan ahead--months ahead), do yourself a favour and go! You deserve it.
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The River Café
1 Water StreetOooo!! If you can even get a reservation (plan ahead--months ahead), do yourself a favour and go! You deserve it.
Sometimes, you just want cozy, comfy, yummy-like-Grandmother Latin food, and New York has it!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yayo’s
36 5th AveSometimes, you just want cozy, comfy, yummy-like-Grandmother Latin food, and New York has it!
A Park Slope pioneer in the restaurant scene. Because of the communal seating, it's the perfect way to meet and make new friends from the neighborhood and beyond.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveA Park Slope pioneer in the restaurant scene. Because of the communal seating, it's the perfect way to meet and make new friends from the neighborhood and beyond.
Delicious, Israeli / Mediterranean cuisine. The brunch scene is pretty popular. Our friend Michaes is on staff and adorable.
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Miriam
79 5th AveDelicious, Israeli / Mediterranean cuisine. The brunch scene is pretty popular. Our friend Michaes is on staff and adorable.
Because we love Turkish food and its close.
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Deniz Turkish Mediterranean
662 Fulton StBecause we love Turkish food and its close.
Adventure deeper into Brooklyn for what is consider the last word on Turkish food. Best with a group and order family style. Prices are good, food is amazing. Best Turkish food in the city.
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Taci's Beyti
Adventure deeper into Brooklyn for what is consider the last word on Turkish food. Best with a group and order family style. Prices are good, food is amazing. Best Turkish food in the city.
Arabic food, close and they deliver. Their lentil soup and flatbreads are the real deal. Cheap and yummy.
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Bedouin Tent
405 Atlantic AveArabic food, close and they deliver. Their lentil soup and flatbreads are the real deal. Cheap and yummy.
My Ethiopian friends say it's the best Ethiopian food in the City. I believe them. And it's a five minute walk away.
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Ghenet
348 Douglass StMy Ethiopian friends say it's the best Ethiopian food in the City. I believe them. And it's a five minute walk away.
Fantastic Canadian Jewish Deli Food. 10 minute walk. Get the pastrami and putin.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt StFantastic Canadian Jewish Deli Food. 10 minute walk. Get the pastrami and putin.
Excellent S. American seafood restaurant. The Paella Negra is the stuff dreams are made of.
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Surfish Bistro
550 3rd AveExcellent S. American seafood restaurant. The Paella Negra is the stuff dreams are made of.
Short walk and excellent Italian and continental fare. Great vibe.
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Rucola
190 Dean StShort walk and excellent Italian and continental fare. Great vibe.
A French bistro with authentic French people there, always a good sign. Live music on the weekends. Great atmosphere and reasonably priced. I recommend the mussels, state frites, onion soup or burger. Never a disappointment.
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Bar Tabac
128 Smith StA French bistro with authentic French people there, always a good sign. Live music on the weekends. Great atmosphere and reasonably priced. I recommend the mussels, state frites, onion soup or burger. Never a disappointment.
It's a Chinese take out that's Halal. Consider this a warning. It's open late and always busy, but not always good. The Tofu Beansprout and fried chicken is good but many of their offerings are what I call "shiny" Chinese. Food you'll never find in Asia. But if that's your sort of thing, you've got the munchies and it's late, who am I to judge?
No pork halal kitchen
50 4th AveIt's a Chinese take out that's Halal. Consider this a warning. It's open late and always busy, but not always good. The Tofu Beansprout and fried chicken is good but many of their offerings are what I call "shiny" Chinese. Food you'll never find in Asia. But if that's your sort of thing, you've got the munchies and it's late, who am I to judge?
Did you really come to Brooklyn for this? Yes, I'm judging you, but your secret's with me.
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McDonald's
1380 BroadwayDid you really come to Brooklyn for this? Yes, I'm judging you, but your secret's with me.
Best bagel is as contentious a subject in NYC as best pizza. This is considered by many the best in all of NYC by default America by default the Universe.
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Bagel Pub
287 9th StBest bagel is as contentious a subject in NYC as best pizza. This is considered by many the best in all of NYC by default America by default the Universe.
At Union / 4th Ave about five minutes walk. My favorite bagel spot.
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Brownstone Bagels
671 Union StAt Union / 4th Ave about five minutes walk. My favorite bagel spot.
It's new, big and wonderful. Over 40 food vendors in an open air food court serving cuisines from around the world including the world famous Katz's deli.
http://dekalbmarkethall.com
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Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square WIt's new, big and wonderful. Over 40 food vendors in an open air food court serving cuisines from around the world including the world famous Katz's deli.
http://dekalbmarkethall.com
When you want to splurge this is the place. Dress to impress or you'll look a fool. It's not cheap but it's perhaps one of the finest restaurants in the City. Old World service with modern ambience. If you don't like the finer things in life, Chinatown's down the block.
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Le Coucou
138 Lafayette StWhen you want to splurge this is the place. Dress to impress or you'll look a fool. It's not cheap but it's perhaps one of the finest restaurants in the City. Old World service with modern ambience. If you don't like the finer things in life, Chinatown's down the block.
It's owned by the best seafood market in NYC. Which means it's food is insanely good. But the real treat is its Oyster Happy Hour from 3-6pm. 1.00$ per Oyster may seem standard happy hour but instead of one or two varieties, they offer up to 20 as well as an assortment of clams too. From Atlantic to Pacific, no other place in the city has as fresh and as great a variety.
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Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar
75 9th AveIt's owned by the best seafood market in NYC. Which means it's food is insanely good. But the real treat is its Oyster Happy Hour from 3-6pm. 1.00$ per Oyster may seem standard happy hour but instead of one or two varieties, they offer up to 20 as well as an assortment of clams too. From Atlantic to Pacific, no other place in the city has as fresh and as great a variety.
Sure, it's an expensive sandwich but nothing compares to Katz's Pastrami sandwich. A masterpiece of meat theater. If you must die from a heart attack, let this sandwich be your last bite. Did I mention their hotdogs redefine the hotdog as we know it. Best of all, this place hasn't changed in a 100 years. It's a living museum of Lower East Side charm.
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Delicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston StSure, it's an expensive sandwich but nothing compares to Katz's Pastrami sandwich. A masterpiece of meat theater. If you must die from a heart attack, let this sandwich be your last bite. Did I mention their hotdogs redefine the hotdog as we know it. Best of all, this place hasn't changed in a 100 years. It's a living museum of Lower East Side charm.
Filipino food! Get it while it's trendy. Newcomer but quite excellent. You can't go wrong with the chicken adobo and most anything involving pork. The halo halo desert is to kill or die for, your choice. They could have better lighting.
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FOB
271 Smith StFilipino food! Get it while it's trendy. Newcomer but quite excellent. You can't go wrong with the chicken adobo and most anything involving pork. The halo halo desert is to kill or die for, your choice. They could have better lighting.
It's as good as everyone says it is. This restaurant is no joke. But they don't take reservations either. We recommend anything on the menu. Even the air is good. Perhaps our favorite restaurant in the City.
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Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South StreetIt's as good as everyone says it is. This restaurant is no joke. But they don't take reservations either. We recommend anything on the menu. Even the air is good. Perhaps our favorite restaurant in the City.
I used to dismiss them. Not anymore. Did they change? Did I change? Who knows but their Ban Mi is incredibly good. I recommend going with a friend. Let them order the Classic while you order the Short Rib Ban Mi. Take a half of each sandwich and let peace and satisfaction reign.
Their Pho is tasty too but they do not serve it with tendon, a grave omission to some (like my wife), a welcome relief to others. If you don’t eat meat, their meat like substance Summer rolls are so good that I wonder if my canines are just a fashion choice.
The bathroom’s hidden behind a secret shelf of condiments. It’s so discreet, it’s guaranteed to be free of odor or surprises. Just don’t tell anyone else.
Did I mention you can eat for less than ten bucks?
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5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi
52 5th AveI used to dismiss them. Not anymore. Did they change? Did I change? Who knows but their Ban Mi is incredibly good. I recommend going with a friend. Let them order the Classic while you order the Short Rib Ban Mi. Take a half of each sandwich and let peace and satisfaction reign.
Their Pho is tasty too but they do not serve it with tendon, a grave omission to some (like my wife), a welcome relief to others. If you don’t eat meat, their meat like substance Summer rolls are so good that I wonder if my canines are just a fashion choice.
The bathroom’s hidden behind a secret shelf of condiments. It’s so discreet, it’s guaranteed to be free of odor or surprises. Just don’t tell anyone else.
Did I mention you can eat for less than ten bucks?
Excellent Korean restaurant within walking distance.
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Insa
328 Douglass StExcellent Korean restaurant within walking distance.
Some consider this perhaps the best pizza in the country. It's in my top three. Go between peak hours or the line will be torture.
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Juliana's
19 Old Fulton StSome consider this perhaps the best pizza in the country. It's in my top three. Go between peak hours or the line will be torture.
Easily my favorite ice cream place of all time. You'll find flavors only available in Chinatown.
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The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard StEasily my favorite ice cream place of all time. You'll find flavors only available in Chinatown.
My favorite Dim Sum joint ever. Easy to get to by subway. Try their 12year tea. Fun atmosphere. Kids love it. Foodies will lose their mind.
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Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StMy favorite Dim Sum joint ever. Easy to get to by subway. Try their 12year tea. Fun atmosphere. Kids love it. Foodies will lose their mind.
A NYC institution. If you want to buy some great take out nosh from smoked salmon to bagels to you name it, they got it all. The quality is top notch. Dripping with history, it's museum of old school Jewish NYC.
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Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StA NYC institution. If you want to buy some great take out nosh from smoked salmon to bagels to you name it, they got it all. The quality is top notch. Dripping with history, it's museum of old school Jewish NYC.
Little Italy? Fuggedaboutit. Arthur Ave in the Bronx, captures that old school Italian neighborhood without the tourists. Also, some of the best butchers, cheese shops, pork stores, and markets in NYC are all one avenue block. The restaurants are outstanding. You can wear a track suit un-ironically. One of my favorite streets for food in NYC.
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Arthur Avenue
Arthur AvenueLittle Italy? Fuggedaboutit. Arthur Ave in the Bronx, captures that old school Italian neighborhood without the tourists. Also, some of the best butchers, cheese shops, pork stores, and markets in NYC are all one avenue block. The restaurants are outstanding. You can wear a track suit un-ironically. One of my favorite streets for food in NYC.
It's in the old Nabisco Factory and where the Food Network has its headquarters. Even better its a hive of numerable purveyors of superlative nosh. Cull and Pistol for Oyster Happy hour is a must for mollusk fools .Bienvenidos has the best tacos in NYC. Dicksons' one of the best butchers in the country. It's like WIlly Wonka but for all foods.
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Mercado de Chelsea
75 9th AveIt's in the old Nabisco Factory and where the Food Network has its headquarters. Even better its a hive of numerable purveyors of superlative nosh. Cull and Pistol for Oyster Happy hour is a must for mollusk fools .Bienvenidos has the best tacos in NYC. Dicksons' one of the best butchers in the country. It's like WIlly Wonka but for all foods.
Yeah, there are some ramen snobs that dismiss Ippudo. I dismiss them. Let the numerable Japanese diners there be a sign. It's my number one noodle stop.
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Ippudo NY
65 4th AveYeah, there are some ramen snobs that dismiss Ippudo. I dismiss them. Let the numerable Japanese diners there be a sign. It's my number one noodle stop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Another Local Bar. Best selection of beers from around the globe. Young semi rowdy vibe.
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Fourth Avenue Pub
76 4th AveAnother Local Bar. Best selection of beers from around the globe. Young semi rowdy vibe.
Uncle Barry's
58 5th AveMission Dolores
249 4th Ave A San Francisco import.
Littlefield
635 Sackett StFrom movie screenings to guest DJs.
Eclectic arts and culture venue which hosts anything from Butchery exhibitions and barbecue competitions (pork! rabbit! wild fowl! ) to talk shows featuring local TV newsreaders hosting Trivia Night, to new and established bands.
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The Bell House
149 7th StEclectic arts and culture venue which hosts anything from Butchery exhibitions and barbecue competitions (pork! rabbit! wild fowl! ) to talk shows featuring local TV newsreaders hosting Trivia Night, to new and established bands.
Your not from America and you need to watch Futbol. I get it. From Premier League, La Liga, Champions League to World Cup, this bar shows all the big games. Many TV's. Many games.
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Woodwork
583 Vanderbilt AvenueYour not from America and you need to watch Futbol. I get it. From Premier League, La Liga, Champions League to World Cup, this bar shows all the big games. Many TV's. Many games.
Another bar that shows all the big futbol matches. More English in flavor, you can get your Premier League fix on.
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Black Horse Pub
568 5th AveAnother bar that shows all the big futbol matches. More English in flavor, you can get your Premier League fix on.
Well, my old bar closed and now I cross 4th Ave to this one. It’s actually better. Who knew? Excellent bespoke cocktails not served by an asshole. No TV so you don’t get people staring at the game in a stupor wondering “what if I didn’t quit the team in 7th grade...”. In short, it’s a local but not a cynical dive. Welcome addition to my after work excuses. Let them know we sent you.
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The Armory
149 4th AveWell, my old bar closed and now I cross 4th Ave to this one. It’s actually better. Who knew? Excellent bespoke cocktails not served by an asshole. No TV so you don’t get people staring at the game in a stupor wondering “what if I didn’t quit the team in 7th grade...”. In short, it’s a local but not a cynical dive. Welcome addition to my after work excuses. Let them know we sent you.
Not cheap but worth the price of a martini or two.
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Westlight
111 N 12th StNot cheap but worth the price of a martini or two.
Stunning views of Manhattan. Feel like one of the swells as you tip your glass and throw your head back in mirth. Good idea to call ahead if you want a sunset table.
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Harriet’s Rooftop & Lounge
60 Furman StStunning views of Manhattan. Feel like one of the swells as you tip your glass and throw your head back in mirth. Good idea to call ahead if you want a sunset table.
Parks & Nature
Frederick Law Olmsted's masterpiece. In his own words, he preferred it to Central Park. And so do we.
Bike routes, jogging and footpaths, wooded trails, rollerskating, ice skating, a historic lake house, boating and more.
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Parque Prospect
Frederick Law Olmsted's masterpiece. In his own words, he preferred it to Central Park. And so do we.
Bike routes, jogging and footpaths, wooded trails, rollerskating, ice skating, a historic lake house, boating and more.
Absolutely beautiful way to spend the day, especially during cherry blossom or tulip season or when the roses bloom. The Japanese pound has turtles and frogs, aside from great landscaping. New discoveries every time we come here.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveAbsolutely beautiful way to spend the day, especially during cherry blossom or tulip season or when the roses bloom. The Japanese pound has turtles and frogs, aside from great landscaping. New discoveries every time we come here.
Sure it's not in Brooklyn and it's a few miles north of Central Park but it's our favorite park in the City. Specular landscaping, gardens, views and an excellent restaurant too.
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Fort Tryon Park
Dr To BroadwaySure it's not in Brooklyn and it's a few miles north of Central Park but it's our favorite park in the City. Specular landscaping, gardens, views and an excellent restaurant too.
Nestled in one of the most beautiful Brooklyn neighborhoods and less than a ten minute walk away, it's a great place to go for walk, a run or just absorb the sights. Sunday afternoon Soul Summit in the Summertime is the best time to shake your money maker.
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Parque Fort Greene
South Portland AvenueNestled in one of the most beautiful Brooklyn neighborhoods and less than a ten minute walk away, it's a great place to go for walk, a run or just absorb the sights. Sunday afternoon Soul Summit in the Summertime is the best time to shake your money maker.
Simply stunning botanical garden. Everything from the Rose Garden, Terrarium, Japanese Garden and more is top notch.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveSimply stunning botanical garden. Everything from the Rose Garden, Terrarium, Japanese Garden and more is top notch.
Simply the biggest and best botanical garden on the east coast.
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Jardín Botánico de Nueva York
2900 Southern BlvdSimply the biggest and best botanical garden on the east coast.
Arts & Culture
There's always an event happening at BAM. From plays starring Cate Blanchett to Ian McKellen to the African Dance Theater and more, BAM is the cultural pulse of Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveThere's always an event happening at BAM. From plays starring Cate Blanchett to Ian McKellen to the African Dance Theater and more, BAM is the cultural pulse of Brooklyn.
Not more than three years old, it has fast become on of America's most respected off Broadway theaters. A drama lovers nirvana.
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Theatre for a New Audience at Polonsky Shakespeare Center
262 Ashland PlNot more than three years old, it has fast become on of America's most respected off Broadway theaters. A drama lovers nirvana.
Founded by world renowned choreographer, Mark Morris, the dance center is an integral part of Brooklyn's cultural campus. Dance classes range from African, ballet to modern, from beginner to professional.
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Mark Morris Dance Group
3 Lafayette AveFounded by world renowned choreographer, Mark Morris, the dance center is an integral part of Brooklyn's cultural campus. Dance classes range from African, ballet to modern, from beginner to professional.
Part of the BAM cultural campus, this is one of the premier theaters in NYC for seeing new and old theater, dance and music the likes you'll never get on Broadway. NYC's top actors, musicians and directors can be seen on stage here. Get tickets in advance.
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BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StPart of the BAM cultural campus, this is one of the premier theaters in NYC for seeing new and old theater, dance and music the likes you'll never get on Broadway. NYC's top actors, musicians and directors can be seen on stage here. Get tickets in advance.
Their Target First Saturdays events are a must.
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Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyTheir Target First Saturdays events are a must.
BRIC
647 Fulton StBecause, Brooklyn. Why not?
Royal Shakespeare Company are regulars, including just closed The Tempest, starring Harriet Walter leading an all female cast, set in a women's prison. Check website for upcoming show. Always stunning, always a hot ticket.
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St. Ann's Warehouse
45 Water StRoyal Shakespeare Company are regulars, including just closed The Tempest, starring Harriet Walter leading an all female cast, set in a women's prison. Check website for upcoming show. Always stunning, always a hot ticket.
Founded by the playwright, Edward Albee, writer of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf", this is the premier Off Broadway theatre in NY for seeing amazing shows. What's more, tickets are only 30.00. They've put on seminal works by the likes of Athol Fugard and Susan Lori Parks.
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Signature Theatre Company
480 W 42nd StFounded by the playwright, Edward Albee, writer of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf", this is the premier Off Broadway theatre in NY for seeing amazing shows. What's more, tickets are only 30.00. They've put on seminal works by the likes of Athol Fugard and Susan Lori Parks.
Yes, this the theatre that begot "Hamilton" before heading off to Broadway. The Public Theatre is the breeding ground for new and innovative works, the quality of which rarely make it to Broadway. Did I say it's only a 10-15 min ride on the subway?
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The Public Theater
425 Lafayette StYes, this the theatre that begot "Hamilton" before heading off to Broadway. The Public Theatre is the breeding ground for new and innovative works, the quality of which rarely make it to Broadway. Did I say it's only a 10-15 min ride on the subway?
Best place to see a movie in NYC. Big seats. Reservations. No talking, text or phone calls during the film rules and decent food served by waiters on bended knee. The sound and projection is state of the art. You walk out of the theater in an existential daze pondering the mundanity of real life.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WBest place to see a movie in NYC. Big seats. Reservations. No talking, text or phone calls during the film rules and decent food served by waiters on bended knee. The sound and projection is state of the art. You walk out of the theater in an existential daze pondering the mundanity of real life.
Essentials
When you can't get to the grocery store and need a fix of chocolate, sandwiches, avocados, coffee, or what not, they're open 24/7.
Natural Plus
414 4th AveWhen you can't get to the grocery store and need a fix of chocolate, sandwiches, avocados, coffee, or what not, they're open 24/7.
Excellent Wine store. Good way to start or end the day, depending on your mood.
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Sip Fine Wine
67 5th AveExcellent Wine store. Good way to start or end the day, depending on your mood.
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StDecent prices and big selection. Seven minute walk.
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Whole Foods Market 365
292 Ashland PlDecent prices and big selection. Seven minute walk.
Great prices on produce. Eclectic selection as well. Best selection for tropical fruits such as mangos, papaya, etc.
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Mr. Mango Fruit & Vegetables
59 Lafayette AveGreat prices on produce. Eclectic selection as well. Best selection for tropical fruits such as mangos, papaya, etc.
Best butcher in NYC which makes it perhaps the best in America. Decent prices. Great steaks, sausage, chops, etc. When you feel like using the grill, this is your essential stop.
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Paisanos Butcher Shop
162 Smith StBest butcher in NYC which makes it perhaps the best in America. Decent prices. Great steaks, sausage, chops, etc. When you feel like using the grill, this is your essential stop.
Excellent cuts of meat. Not cheap but well worth the splurge.
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Fleishers Craft Butchery
192 5th AveExcellent cuts of meat. Not cheap but well worth the splurge.
Marcelo the owner from Buenas Aires, Argentina hosts excellent tastings in the evenings. He’s also well stocked on an eclectic variety of wines and local liquors. What’s best, he’s around the corner.
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Il Vino Torchio
80 4th AveMarcelo the owner from Buenas Aires, Argentina hosts excellent tastings in the evenings. He’s also well stocked on an eclectic variety of wines and local liquors. What’s best, he’s around the corner.
Getting Around
It's right down the block on the corner of Wycoff and 3rd. Citibike is the best way to get around town 9 months of the year. Cheap and affordable.
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Citi Bike
It's right down the block on the corner of Wycoff and 3rd. Citibike is the best way to get around town 9 months of the year. Cheap and affordable.
The biggest and most comprehensive transportation hub in the City. We've got seven express trains plus four local as well as the Long Island Railroad. Nothing comes close. It's only three blocks away up 4th Avenue.
It's also one stop to Manhattan. You'll never find yourself taking a crosstown train.
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Atlantic Terminal station
The biggest and most comprehensive transportation hub in the City. We've got seven express trains plus four local as well as the Long Island Railroad. Nothing comes close. It's only three blocks away up 4th Avenue.
It's also one stop to Manhattan. You'll never find yourself taking a crosstown train.
The best car service in the neighborhood. They'll arrive within five minutes. Almost always cheaper than an Uber X or Lyft. (718) 783-6465
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Arecibo Car Service
171 5th AveThe best car service in the neighborhood. They'll arrive within five minutes. Almost always cheaper than an Uber X or Lyft. (718) 783-6465
When Arecibo isn't available they're my next choice for car service. (718) 499-6227
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Eastern Car Service
222 15th StWhen Arecibo isn't available they're my next choice for car service. (718) 499-6227
Friendly and helpful. If you want more out of biking in Brooklyn then Citi bike, renting from a bike shop is the way to go. Just remember to rent a decent lock.
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Ride Brooklyn
468 Bergen StFriendly and helpful. If you want more out of biking in Brooklyn then Citi bike, renting from a bike shop is the way to go. Just remember to rent a decent lock.
Sightseeing
The most iconic view of Manhattan can be seen from the Promenade. It's a beautiful park on the edge of Brooklyn, in the historic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. Must See.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceThe most iconic view of Manhattan can be seen from the Promenade. It's a beautiful park on the edge of Brooklyn, in the historic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. Must See.
Beautiful Beaux Arts Boathouse immaculately restored. Great place to take in nature and enjoy the sunshine.
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
101 East DrBeautiful Beaux Arts Boathouse immaculately restored. Great place to take in nature and enjoy the sunshine.
This is the most awesome boat tour, especially around sunset. We're NY'ers who never to touristy things, but this is different. Decent price, not too short, not too long. The silence of the sails and the magnificent harbor views from the deck make it perfect.
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Clipper City Tall Ship - Operated by Manhattan By Sail
89 South StreetThis is the most awesome boat tour, especially around sunset. We're NY'ers who never to touristy things, but this is different. Decent price, not too short, not too long. The silence of the sails and the magnificent harbor views from the deck make it perfect.
Above the ground park on an abandoned rail line is perfect for strolling or people watching. Below, numerous restaurants abound. The views a quintessential downtown NYC.
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Parque High Line
Above the ground park on an abandoned rail line is perfect for strolling or people watching. Below, numerous restaurants abound. The views a quintessential downtown NYC.
It's ugly, designed by committee and not worthy of the sacrifice it was built upon. It's truly a monument of mediocrity. NYC deserves better. In short, I hate this building. It stands for nothing but square footage and efficiency. It's may be taller than the Twin Towers but manages to be the poster child for underwhelming. But the Oculus below ground is something.
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Centro de Comercio Mundial Uno
285 Fulton StIt's ugly, designed by committee and not worthy of the sacrifice it was built upon. It's truly a monument of mediocrity. NYC deserves better. In short, I hate this building. It stands for nothing but square footage and efficiency. It's may be taller than the Twin Towers but manages to be the poster child for underwhelming. But the Oculus below ground is something.
The Best Bike Path in the City. Grab a Citibike and take the West Side Highway Bike path along the Hudson River for several miles. It's absolutely beautiful around sunset. Grab a drink in the Village and continue up the West Side. Chill on the Piers and then end your trip at the Lightship Frying Pan Tugboat for another drink and a bite.
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West Side Hwy
West Side HighwayThe Best Bike Path in the City. Grab a Citibike and take the West Side Highway Bike path along the Hudson River for several miles. It's absolutely beautiful around sunset. Grab a drink in the Village and continue up the West Side. Chill on the Piers and then end your trip at the Lightship Frying Pan Tugboat for another drink and a bite.