Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Speedy Romeo. Some of the most delicious food in Fort Greene/Clinton hill. Wood Fired Pizza plus a full menu. Don't miss the St. Louie! One of the best pizzas I have ever had. They also deliver.
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Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveSpeedy Romeo. Some of the most delicious food in Fort Greene/Clinton hill. Wood Fired Pizza plus a full menu. Don't miss the St. Louie! One of the best pizzas I have ever had. They also deliver.
The 3 Luigis
275 Grand AveA classic New York Slice.....So good.
Choice Greene's big sister. Choice Market sells a large selection of prepared foods, fresh baked breads, desserts, coffee and tea. They also deliver.
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Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveChoice Greene's big sister. Choice Market sells a large selection of prepared foods, fresh baked breads, desserts, coffee and tea. They also deliver.
Love their oxtail ravioli. Delicious. This is a great rustic place for dinner or brunch with a well executed seasonal menu. There is a separate speakeasy next door that serves fun cocktails.
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Aita
132 Greene AveLove their oxtail ravioli. Delicious. This is a great rustic place for dinner or brunch with a well executed seasonal menu. There is a separate speakeasy next door that serves fun cocktails.
You do not want to miss a doughnut from Dough...they have taken Brooklyn by storm.
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Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueYou do not want to miss a doughnut from Dough...they have taken Brooklyn by storm.
A favorite for Italian with sidewalk seating and a garden in the warmer months. We love it year round.
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Dino
222 Dekalb AvenueA favorite for Italian with sidewalk seating and a garden in the warmer months. We love it year round.
Italian done Roman style (small shared plates) All local, seasonal, and sustainable. The menu changes and is hand written every day. Same owners as Marlow & Sons, Diner, Marlow & Daughters, Reynards
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Roman's
243 Dekalb AveItalian done Roman style (small shared plates) All local, seasonal, and sustainable. The menu changes and is hand written every day. Same owners as Marlow & Sons, Diner, Marlow & Daughters, Reynards
Olea
171 Lafayette AveSpanish Tapas, Sangria.
The food is delicious. It may read quirky on the menu but every thing is excellent. A local bar scene as well.
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No. 7
627 Greene AveThe food is delicious. It may read quirky on the menu but every thing is excellent. A local bar scene as well.
Excellent Cuban Takeout. Closes at 9:00 P.M. I love their arroz con pollo and their pressed cuban sandwich.
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Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveExcellent Cuban Takeout. Closes at 9:00 P.M. I love their arroz con pollo and their pressed cuban sandwich.
Bergen Bagels are the BEST and they deliver. They have more than one location so be sure you call the one on Myrtle Avenue. (Listed here)
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Bergen Bagels On Myrtle
536 Myrtle AveBergen Bagels are the BEST and they deliver. They have more than one location so be sure you call the one on Myrtle Avenue. (Listed here)
Urban Vintage
294 Grand AveCozy Coffee and free wireless internet.
Martha
184 Dekalb AvenueExcellent. Dinner. Brunch. Adorable atmosphere.
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveOysters, a burger. American Fare with a great bar and local scene.
If you love Dosa and Southern Indian Food, this place is amazing. A cab or subway
ride away
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Dosa Royale
258 Dekalb AveIf you love Dosa and Southern Indian Food, this place is amazing. A cab or subway
ride away
Diner
85 BroadwayThis is a Brooklyn institution and what started it all. Delicious.
Colonia Verde
219 Dekalb AveExcellent elevated Mexican.
If you love real Ramen, Chuko is a MUST. They also have great appetizers. But the Ramen.....is perfection.
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Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveIf you love real Ramen, Chuko is a MUST. They also have great appetizers. But the Ramen.....is perfection.
Black Forest Brooklyn
733 Fulton StA Beer Garden and Southern German Food.
DELICIOUS and SPECIAL! Incredible Italian food. It is expensive but worthy of a special occasion. Whimsical, quaint, and cozy atmosphere. The decor is that of an old apothecary.
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Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveDELICIOUS and SPECIAL! Incredible Italian food. It is expensive but worthy of a special occasion. Whimsical, quaint, and cozy atmosphere. The decor is that of an old apothecary.
Red Gravy
151 Atlantic AveItalian by Saul Bolton.
This restaurant has won many accolades and awards. A delicious bistro in Carrol Gardens
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Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StThis restaurant has won many accolades and awards. A delicious bistro in Carrol Gardens
Excellent low key Middle Eastern with a little backyard to enjoy. Very casual and so yummy.
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Bedouin Tent
405 Atlantic AveExcellent low key Middle Eastern with a little backyard to enjoy. Very casual and so yummy.
Soco
509 Myrtle AveSouthern "Fused" cuisine. Chicken and Waffles. Grits. Biscuits. Wings.
The entire neighborhood descends on this place in the summer for frozen mojitos margaritas and delicious Mexican Corn. Outdoor seating/Music. The line looks intimidating but it moves very quickly.
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Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StThe entire neighborhood descends on this place in the summer for frozen mojitos margaritas and delicious Mexican Corn. Outdoor seating/Music. The line looks intimidating but it moves very quickly.
A foodie haven. Every dish is excellent. Really. Its a small and cozy spot.
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Lulu & Po
A foodie haven. Every dish is excellent. Really. Its a small and cozy spot.
Great Sushi. Always consistent. Indoor or outdoor seating.
48 locals raden deze aan
Sushi D - Authentic Sushi in Brooklyn,NY
207 Dekalb AveGreat Sushi. Always consistent. Indoor or outdoor seating.
A very beautifully designed and different kind of cafe. Yummy sandwiches. Stumptown coffee.
160 locals raden deze aan
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveA very beautifully designed and different kind of cafe. Yummy sandwiches. Stumptown coffee.
Emily
919 Fulton StReally good cocktails, friendly service and Brick oven pizza.
Bacchus
409 Atlantic AveAdorable Little French Cafe.
A rooftop, amazing tacos, and excellent margaritas. This is not a taqueria. This is elevated Mexican at its finest. Delicious.
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Zona Rosa
571 Lorimer StA rooftop, amazing tacos, and excellent margaritas. This is not a taqueria. This is elevated Mexican at its finest. Delicious.
Voted Brooklyn's best Mexican. Zona Rosa's sister restaurant. No outdoor seating like Zona but delicious food and drinks. (WILLIAMSBURG)
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Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveVoted Brooklyn's best Mexican. Zona Rosa's sister restaurant. No outdoor seating like Zona but delicious food and drinks. (WILLIAMSBURG)
Drinks & Nightlife
Tiny Speakeasy right next door to Aita. Great little cozy place for a cocktail or nightcap.
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Mayflower
132 Greene AveTiny Speakeasy right next door to Aita. Great little cozy place for a cocktail or nightcap.
The Great Georgiana
248 Dekalb AveGreat place for a drink and some snacks.
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayDiner's sister restaurant. Right next door and truly amazing.
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveExcellent restaurant.
Weather Up is for "serious" specialty cocktails done properly. They also have a backyard.
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Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveWeather Up is for "serious" specialty cocktails done properly. They also have a backyard.
Excellent Brunch or Dinner spot. Located on The Atlantic Avenue strip. Tons of restaurants on this street and awesome boutiques and antique shops. A 10 minute walk or a very quick cab ride.
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Colonie
127 Atlantic AveExcellent Brunch or Dinner spot. Located on The Atlantic Avenue strip. Tons of restaurants on this street and awesome boutiques and antique shops. A 10 minute walk or a very quick cab ride.
This is a typical Sports Bar with about a million big screen tv's and the requisite nachos and wings.
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Mullanes Bar & Grill
71 Lafayette AveThis is a typical Sports Bar with about a million big screen tv's and the requisite nachos and wings.
This has been a neighborhood favorite for a decade. A well curated wine list and serious charcuterie and meat and cheese plates. A lovely garden in the back.
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Stonehome Wine Bar & Restaurant
87 Lafayette AveThis has been a neighborhood favorite for a decade. A well curated wine list and serious charcuterie and meat and cheese plates. A lovely garden in the back.
Madiba
195 Dekalb AvenueGreat for a drink and to sit outside and people watch.
This is new and filled with neighborhood people. Cocktails and Photobooth fun. Friendly bartenders.
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Hanson Dry
925 Fulton StThis is new and filled with neighborhood people. Cocktails and Photobooth fun. Friendly bartenders.
Real Deal BBQ by the pound. Cocktails and They often have live music.
8 locals raden deze aan
Hill Country Food Park
345 Adams StreetReal Deal BBQ by the pound. Cocktails and They often have live music.
A short cab ride. Right off The Atlantic Avenue strip. This restaurant is REALLY popular and it can be difficult to get a table. You can call ahead and be put on their list. Reservations 5 or more.
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Rucola
190 Dean StA short cab ride. Right off The Atlantic Avenue strip. This restaurant is REALLY popular and it can be difficult to get a table. You can call ahead and be put on their list. Reservations 5 or more.
People swear by this place for A burger, a beer, and to watch a game.
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two8two Bar & Burger
282 Atlantic AvePeople swear by this place for A burger, a beer, and to watch a game.
Everything Else
A seasonal large higher end flea market with curated vendors and local restaurant stands. Open every Saturday Spring Through Fall.
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Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetA seasonal large higher end flea market with curated vendors and local restaurant stands. Open every Saturday Spring Through Fall.
Key Food
325 Lafayette AvenueA full service grocery store (recently acquired by Key Food)
Check BAM's listings for movies, screenings, plays, and of course music.
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BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StCheck BAM's listings for movies, screenings, plays, and of course music.
Santander Bank
Pratt Institute
They also have an amazing one in DUMBO. These sandwiches are special.
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No. 7 North
931 Manhattan AvenueThey also have an amazing one in DUMBO. These sandwiches are special.
Great car service. But I cannot recommend the Uber app enough. If you select UBER TAXI when using the app, a green or yellow city taxi will be called your card will not be charged in advance.
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New Bell Car Services
640 Myrtle AveGreat car service. But I cannot recommend the Uber app enough. If you select UBER TAXI when using the app, a green or yellow city taxi will be called your card will not be charged in advance.
A Clinton Hill Institution for late night deli sandwiches.
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Farmer in the Deli
357 Myrtle AveA Clinton Hill Institution for late night deli sandwiches.
The Greene Grape will deliver wine to your door. As will Gnarly Vines.
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Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StThe Greene Grape will deliver wine to your door. As will Gnarly Vines.
Bagel World
223 Dekalb AveFor a bagel and a coffee.
Excellent Homemade Jamaican Food. The real deal. It is BYOB and you take your tray into the backyard garden. She has Jerk Chicken every day, the rest of the menu changes daily.
Fisherman's Dawta
407 Atlantic AvenueExcellent Homemade Jamaican Food. The real deal. It is BYOB and you take your tray into the backyard garden. She has Jerk Chicken every day, the rest of the menu changes daily.
A mall....lol. Old Navy, DSW (Shoes), Uniqulo, and Target. Just in case you need anything.
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Atlantic Terminal station
A mall....lol. Old Navy, DSW (Shoes), Uniqulo, and Target. Just in case you need anything.
Massage. Massage. Massage! And excellent ones at that.
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Melt Massage & Bodywork
84 Lafayette AveMassage. Massage. Massage! And excellent ones at that.
Awesome space. Free live music. You can check on their website to see who is performing while you are here. Drinks and snacks as well. Open Friday Saturday and Sunday.
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BAMcafé
30 Lafayette AveAwesome space. Free live music. You can check on their website to see who is performing while you are here. Drinks and snacks as well. Open Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StA well curated local book store.
Le Petit Bakery
354 Myrtle AveCronuts/ Squats and apparently the best peanut butter cookie ever.
Butterfly Nail Plaza Inc
725 Fulton StMani Pedis.
New Look Eyebrow
Very PINK decor but excellent eyebrow threading.
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveSpecial Middle Eastern Market
Nature in the city and from the same people that designed Central Park. Prospect Park is simply beautiful and a great way to spend a summer day.
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Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveNature in the city and from the same people that designed Central Park. Prospect Park is simply beautiful and a great way to spend a summer day.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBeautiful Botanic Garden.
Arts & Culture
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveNBA games and various concerts.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a large park and there is an entrance on Lafayette which is much closer. On Saturday's there is a farmers market situated right at the entrance.
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Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueThis is a large park and there is an entrance on Lafayette which is much closer. On Saturday's there is a farmers market situated right at the entrance.
Shopping
The General Greene
229 Dekalb AvenueIce Cream Stand. The Salted Caramel is SO good.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueIn Downtown Brooklyn. This is THE BURGER. Short short cab ride.