Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Cantine
126 Union Street Perfect for morning coffee, pastries, and delicious lunches.
Best wood-fired pizza in Brooklyn (and maybe all of New York!). Arrive right before they open at 6pm to avoid long waits.
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Lucali
575 Henry StBest wood-fired pizza in Brooklyn (and maybe all of New York!). Arrive right before they open at 6pm to avoid long waits.
Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StGreat brunch.
Hibino
333 Henry StJapanese and Sushi.
Mooburger
240 Court StHamburgers in a nice setting for grown ups and kids
Sal's Pizza Store
305 Court StFor a quick classic NY slice of pizza.
Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt StBaked
359 Van Brunt StVekslers
521 Hicks StCasual neighborhood restaurant, Pan-Asian cuisine.
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StOur favorite croissants and coffee.
East One Coffee Roasters
384 Court StGood coffee, nice brunch. Kid-friendly.
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveDelicious, inexpensive tacos and burritos
New Italian restaurant in the neighborhood that uses locally grown ingredients and receives great reviews.
Popina
127 Columbia StNew Italian restaurant in the neighborhood that uses locally grown ingredients and receives great reviews.
The Longshoreman
215 Columbia StDelicious Italian food! Don't miss the fresh bread with housemade ricotta.
Parks & Nature
Great playground for kids.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 / Atlantic Avenue station
Great playground for kids.
Mother Cabrini Park
Van Brunt StreetSmall children's park
Governors Island
Getting Around
10-15 minute walk along Union Street to catch the F train.
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Carroll St Station
Smith Street 10-15 minute walk along Union Street to catch the F train.
Take the B61 bus to downtown Brooklyn. Get off at the last stop and walk 1 block north to the Jay St Metro Tech station to catch the A/C trains.
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Jay St - MetroTech
Take the B61 bus to downtown Brooklyn. Get off at the last stop and walk 1 block north to the Jay St Metro Tech station to catch the A/C trains.
Essentials
Key Food Marketplace
7414 3rd AveUnion Market
240 E Houston StUpscale grocery with organic produce and prepared foods.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StLarge grocery store with everything you need. Nice area to eat prepared foods and sit on the water outside.
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Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StLarge grocery store with everything you need. Nice area to eat prepared foods and sit on the water outside.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Bruno
520 Henry St Great margaritas, micheladas, and tasty Mexican food
The Hop Shop
121 Columbia StreetJalopy Tavern
317 Columbia StMargaritas and Mexican food on the rooftop resto/bar with amazing views of Manhattan, or cheap beer and sports in the B61 bar on the ground floor.
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Alma
187 Columbia StMargaritas and Mexican food on the rooftop resto/bar with amazing views of Manhattan, or cheap beer and sports in the B61 bar on the ground floor.
Fort Defiance
347 Van Brunt StCreative cocktails and delicious meals.
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Yoga Project
185 Sackett StDetox from a night out in NY with a hot yoga class.
Our beloved local movie theater. Always has at least one kid-friendly movie showing.
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Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court StOur beloved local movie theater. Always has at least one kid-friendly movie showing.
Shopping
Books Are Magic
225 Smith StCozy local bookstore with reading nook for children.