Guidebook for Brooklyn

Jennifer
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Great pub fare with a British flair. Selection of beers is impressive. At the bar or at a table you are guaranteed good service and good food in a hip, but not too trendy restaurant.
505 helybéli ajánlásával
Black Swan
505 helybéli ajánlásával
Great pub fare with a British flair. Selection of beers is impressive. At the bar or at a table you are guaranteed good service and good food in a hip, but not too trendy restaurant.
A cute, Latin-inspired coffee shop that has expanded into beer + wine service. The sandwiches are HUGE with salad or fries to match. Try the baked eggs for an interesting new take for breakfast.
86 helybéli ajánlásával
Colador Cafe
1000 Bedford Ave
86 helybéli ajánlásával
A cute, Latin-inspired coffee shop that has expanded into beer + wine service. The sandwiches are HUGE with salad or fries to match. Try the baked eggs for an interesting new take for breakfast.
The first South African restaurant in NYC. It's a multi-racial mix of colorful characters from all over the world, particularly from Southern Africa. Have the prawns peri-peri and the malva pudding.
190 helybéli ajánlásával
Madiba
195 Dekalb Avenue
190 helybéli ajánlásával
The first South African restaurant in NYC. It's a multi-racial mix of colorful characters from all over the world, particularly from Southern Africa. Have the prawns peri-peri and the malva pudding.
Every single dish in this pan-Latino restaurant is a gem. Have a 3 or 4 course meal; it's worth the price. Flavor pairings are inspired, and the bartender packs a punch with sangria and mojitos.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Luz Restaurant
177 Vanderbilt Avenue
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Every single dish in this pan-Latino restaurant is a gem. Have a 3 or 4 course meal; it's worth the price. Flavor pairings are inspired, and the bartender packs a punch with sangria and mojitos.
Hands down the best food in Fort Greene. Their Senegalese-French fusion can hold its own against any fine dining in Manhattan. Bring your own wine and try the Senegalese fried chicken.
Abistro
Hands down the best food in Fort Greene. Their Senegalese-French fusion can hold its own against any fine dining in Manhattan. Bring your own wine and try the Senegalese fried chicken.
A staple in our house. Food is always fresh and the sauces are clearly made from scratch (no corn syrup or MSG!). Try their new bar + lounge across the street. Or if you want to stay in, they deliver.
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Thai 101
448 Myrtle Ave
24 helybéli ajánlásával
A staple in our house. Food is always fresh and the sauces are clearly made from scratch (no corn syrup or MSG!). Try their new bar + lounge across the street. Or if you want to stay in, they deliver.
Three words: roasted. manila. clams. Everything else is pretty damned good, too, in this Filipino-Thai fusion restaurant. Chef King is a pretty nice guy, too.
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Umi Nom
433 Dekalb Avenue
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Three words: roasted. manila. clams. Everything else is pretty damned good, too, in this Filipino-Thai fusion restaurant. Chef King is a pretty nice guy, too.
What self respecting Brit doesn't eat Indian? Great for take out, which we have weekly. And even okay for dining in. Try the salmon curry or lamb dansak.
75 helybéli ajánlásával
Bombay Heights
1070 Bedford Ave
75 helybéli ajánlásával
What self respecting Brit doesn't eat Indian? Great for take out, which we have weekly. And even okay for dining in. Try the salmon curry or lamb dansak.
Simple yet delicious menu. This place can hold its own against any Italian restaurant you might find in the Village. Atmosphere is adult, relaxed and friendly. Highly recommended!
80 helybéli ajánlásával
Sud Vino & Cucina
1102 Bedford Avenue
80 helybéli ajánlásával
Simple yet delicious menu. This place can hold its own against any Italian restaurant you might find in the Village. Atmosphere is adult, relaxed and friendly. Highly recommended!

Everything Else

Our local gym. Has a pool, sauna, weight room, and a great large space for classes. Yoga, spin and belly dancing are just a few. And a very nice staff. We love our local Y!
96 helybéli ajánlásával
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
1121 Bedford Ave
96 helybéli ajánlásával
Our local gym. Has a pool, sauna, weight room, and a great large space for classes. Yoga, spin and belly dancing are just a few. And a very nice staff. We love our local Y!
A local New York pharmacy and convenience store chain with organic and eco-friendly options. Find everything from toothpaste to tea bags.
311 helybéli ajánlásával
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle Ave
311 helybéli ajánlásával
A local New York pharmacy and convenience store chain with organic and eco-friendly options. Find everything from toothpaste to tea bags.
DOUGH: Sinfully delicious donuts and french press coffee made fresh daily. BOUCHON: Funky wine shop next door. With 135 wines from around the world, it supplants Rand Liquor store.
638 helybéli ajánlásával
Dough Doughnuts
5th Avenue
638 helybéli ajánlásával
DOUGH: Sinfully delicious donuts and french press coffee made fresh daily. BOUCHON: Funky wine shop next door. With 135 wines from around the world, it supplants Rand Liquor store.
High end nail and make-up salon that took everyone else's game up a notch in the neighborhood. See Starr on Friday or Saturday for a brow shaping that will make you look like a movie star - no joke!
Polish Bar of Brooklyn LLC
470 Myrtle Ave
High end nail and make-up salon that took everyone else's game up a notch in the neighborhood. See Starr on Friday or Saturday for a brow shaping that will make you look like a movie star - no joke!

Arts & Culture

Brooklyn's answer to Lincoln Center, BAM is a world class performing arts center - the longest continuously running one in the US. Theater, live music, art, film and dance.
221 helybéli ajánlásával
BAM Fisher
321 Ashland Pl
221 helybéli ajánlásával
Brooklyn's answer to Lincoln Center, BAM is a world class performing arts center - the longest continuously running one in the US. Theater, live music, art, film and dance.

Shopping

Formally the best selection of wines in the neighborhood (see now Bouchon). They carry a full range of hard liquors. Prices are decent.
Rand Liquor Store
Formally the best selection of wines in the neighborhood (see now Bouchon). They carry a full range of hard liquors. Prices are decent.
Gift shop and variety store with organic and eco-friendly wares. Quirky and fun! You'll find that perfect, but out of the ordinary gift for a friend or loved-one. http://www.greeninbklyn.com/
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Green in BKLYN
432 Myrtle Ave
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Gift shop and variety store with organic and eco-friendly wares. Quirky and fun! You'll find that perfect, but out of the ordinary gift for a friend or loved-one. http://www.greeninbklyn.com/

Essentials

Most extensive selection of organic and natural meat and produce in the neighborhood. Great beer selection; high-end cheeses and snacks; fresh fish market; ethnic foods. Spend $50+, get free delivery!
48 helybéli ajánlásával
Pioneer Supermarkets
191-199 Parkside Ave
48 helybéli ajánlásával
Most extensive selection of organic and natural meat and produce in the neighborhood. Great beer selection; high-end cheeses and snacks; fresh fish market; ethnic foods. Spend $50+, get free delivery!