Jacqueline’s guidebook
Food scene
The best split pea soup in town, in both vegetarian and beef varieties, with dumplings that are sublime! A great take-out restaurant for Guyanese and West Indian cuisine, every bit as good as its founding establishment in Georgetown, Guyana.
German's Soup
410 Utica AvenueThe best split pea soup in town, in both vegetarian and beef varieties, with dumplings that are sublime! A great take-out restaurant for Guyanese and West Indian cuisine, every bit as good as its founding establishment in Georgetown, Guyana.
Our favorite Indian food in these parts of Brooklyn, on perhaps the most down to earth, unpretentious, and reasonably priced restaurant row of Park Slope.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Namaste
195 5th AveOur favorite Indian food in these parts of Brooklyn, on perhaps the most down to earth, unpretentious, and reasonably priced restaurant row of Park Slope.
The cheesecake is world-famous, but the rest of the menu and overall ambience make the restaurant worth visiting for more than dessert.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
386 Flatbush Ave ExtThe cheesecake is world-famous, but the rest of the menu and overall ambience make the restaurant worth visiting for more than dessert.
One of the most renowned pizzerias in Brooklyn, and a nice reward for walking the Brooklyn Bridge if you're in the neighborhood.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StOne of the most renowned pizzerias in Brooklyn, and a nice reward for walking the Brooklyn Bridge if you're in the neighborhood.
A celebrated house of truly artisanal pizza here in Central Brooklyn, located close to the Avenue J stop on the Q train line.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue JA celebrated house of truly artisanal pizza here in Central Brooklyn, located close to the Avenue J stop on the Q train line.
A romantic Italian restaurant with outstanding cuisine and service, and a cozy fireplace to warm your bones.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antica Pesa
115 Berry StA romantic Italian restaurant with outstanding cuisine and service, and a cozy fireplace to warm your bones.
Reasonably priced food that's especially good for the health-conscious and plant-based types, with an emphasis on locally grown produce as well as seasonal menus.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dig Inn
2884 BroadwayReasonably priced food that's especially good for the health-conscious and plant-based types, with an emphasis on locally grown produce as well as seasonal menus.
Cornbread Brooklyn
Manchego
1502 Cortelyou RdTri Dim Shanghai West Restaurant and Bar
Entertainment
Nice venue for live music here in Central Brooklyn.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Owl Music Parlor
497 Rogers AveNice venue for live music here in Central Brooklyn.
A majestically renovated jewel of a performing arts venue, right here in Central Brooklyn. It has ample free parking to boot!
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Kings
1027 Flatbush AveA majestically renovated jewel of a performing arts venue, right here in Central Brooklyn. It has ample free parking to boot!
Home of the Brooklyn Nets, and an arena whose location accessibility via public transit gives Madison Square Garden a run for its money!
1418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveHome of the Brooklyn Nets, and an arena whose location accessibility via public transit gives Madison Square Garden a run for its money!
Family-friendly entertainment, and a big part of Brooklyn history.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
Family-friendly entertainment, and a big part of Brooklyn history.
A surprisingly strong venue for both acoustics and sight lines.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Anfiteatro en el Paseo Marítimo de Coney Island
3052 W 21st StA surprisingly strong venue for both acoustics and sight lines.
On the campus of Brooklyn College, at the last stop of the 2 and 5 trains.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
2900 Avenue HOn the campus of Brooklyn College, at the last stop of the 2 and 5 trains.
A wonderful summer venue for live entertainment in the heart of Brooklyn.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestA wonderful summer venue for live entertainment in the heart of Brooklyn.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WBrooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveSightseeing
One of the best places to get a feel for the pulse of Brooklyn, while getting some exercise and fresh air, and taking in some nature in the process! In the summer, the park's Celebrate Brooklyn events are some of the hottest shows in town. It was designed by the same person who designed Manhattan's Central Park, and some say this was his true masterpiece!
3418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Prospect
One of the best places to get a feel for the pulse of Brooklyn, while getting some exercise and fresh air, and taking in some nature in the process! In the summer, the park's Celebrate Brooklyn events are some of the hottest shows in town. It was designed by the same person who designed Manhattan's Central Park, and some say this was his true masterpiece!
A great place to take in natural beauty in the middle of this very bustling borough.
2030 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveA great place to take in natural beauty in the middle of this very bustling borough.
An anchor of Coney Island and its wide boardwalk.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nathan's Famous - Coney Island
1310 Surf AveAn anchor of Coney Island and its wide boardwalk.
Every visitor to Brooklyn has to cross this bridge on foot -- at least once!
1505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeEvery visitor to Brooklyn has to cross this bridge on foot -- at least once!
The best views of Manhattan from Brooklyn, besides the Brooklyn Bridge. And the best walking outside of Prospect Park.
Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway
Brooklyn Waterfront GreenwayThe best views of Manhattan from Brooklyn, besides the Brooklyn Bridge. And the best walking outside of Prospect Park.
A great walking destination on the West Side of Manhattan.
2323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque High Line
A great walking destination on the West Side of Manhattan.
Next to the Brooklyn Library and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
3011 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyNext to the Brooklyn Library and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Neighborhoods
The Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass neighborhood is worth exploring on foot, and Brooklyn at its best.
422 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StThe Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass neighborhood is worth exploring on foot, and Brooklyn at its best.
Movies With a View, the free film series that takes over Brooklyn Bridge Park each summer, is officially back for the season—and the movie lineup is looking pretty solid.
Every Thursday night starting July 6 through August 24, New Yorkers get to hang out on the Pier 1 Harbor View lawn and catch an exciting flick. As usual, guests can bring their own picnic just so long as they don’t drink alcohol.
951 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Puente de Brooklyn
334 Furman StMovies With a View, the free film series that takes over Brooklyn Bridge Park each summer, is officially back for the season—and the movie lineup is looking pretty solid.
Every Thursday night starting July 6 through August 24, New Yorkers get to hang out on the Pier 1 Harbor View lawn and catch an exciting flick. As usual, guests can bring their own picnic just so long as they don’t drink alcohol.
"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933.
1296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estatua de la Libertad
"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933.
With its breathtaking façade, sweeping grand lobby and vast contemporary and historical collections, Central Library is a Brooklyn icon. The building’s history dates to 1889, when the Brooklyn Park Commission was authorized to select a location for the library. In 1912, ground was broken on architect Raymond F. Almirall’s imposing Beaux-Arts design, but construction slowed and eventually ceased in the following years as the nation and the borough endured economic difficulties brought on by World War One and the Great Depression. A single unfinished wing of the building sat empty on Flatbush Avenue for more than two decades.
Construction resumed on a reimagined Central Library in 1935, and the building finally opened to the public on February 1, 1941. The library’s design evokes an open book, with its spine on Grand Army Plaza and two wings opening like pages onto Eastern Parkway and Flatbush Avenue. Its 50-foot-high entry portico, set into the concave limestone façade, reflects the elliptical configuration of Grand Army Plaza. The dramatic entrance features fifteen gilded figures from American literature, framed by columns with gold-leaf etchings that depict the evolution of art and science through the ages.
Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
10 Grand Army PlazaWith its breathtaking façade, sweeping grand lobby and vast contemporary and historical collections, Central Library is a Brooklyn icon. The building’s history dates to 1889, when the Brooklyn Park Commission was authorized to select a location for the library. In 1912, ground was broken on architect Raymond F. Almirall’s imposing Beaux-Arts design, but construction slowed and eventually ceased in the following years as the nation and the borough endured economic difficulties brought on by World War One and the Great Depression. A single unfinished wing of the building sat empty on Flatbush Avenue for more than two decades.
Construction resumed on a reimagined Central Library in 1935, and the building finally opened to the public on February 1, 1941. The library’s design evokes an open book, with its spine on Grand Army Plaza and two wings opening like pages onto Eastern Parkway and Flatbush Avenue. Its 50-foot-high entry portico, set into the concave limestone façade, reflects the elliptical configuration of Grand Army Plaza. The dramatic entrance features fifteen gilded figures from American literature, framed by columns with gold-leaf etchings that depict the evolution of art and science through the ages.
Founded in 1989, Grand Army Plaza is Greenmarket's flagship Brooklyn market, and the second largest market in the program, behind Union Square. Located at the northwest entrance to beautiful Prospect Park, and just steps from the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This community destination brings together a mix of shoppers from the nearby neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and beyond. Runners, dog-walkers, families, and food lovers all converge to buy from the huge array of farm fresh products, and to participate in the programming and cooking demonstrations that take place every Saturday all year long.
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueFounded in 1989, Grand Army Plaza is Greenmarket's flagship Brooklyn market, and the second largest market in the program, behind Union Square. Located at the northwest entrance to beautiful Prospect Park, and just steps from the Brooklyn Public Library, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This community destination brings together a mix of shoppers from the nearby neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and beyond. Runners, dog-walkers, families, and food lovers all converge to buy from the huge array of farm fresh products, and to participate in the programming and cooking demonstrations that take place every Saturday all year long.