Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
Great for last minute dinner/lunch take out. Home made food prepared fresh daily by Chef Joe.
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Brancaccio's Food Shop
3011 Fort Hamilton PkwyGreat for last minute dinner/lunch take out. Home made food prepared fresh daily by Chef Joe.
Food Scene
Thai Tony's
3019 Fort Hamilton ParkwayGreat Thai takeout 1/2 block away.
Awesome coffee shop featuring Brooklyn Roasting Co Coffee, Terrace Bagels and Balthazar Baguette as well as free wifi and a great neighborhood vibe
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Steeplechase Coffee
3013 Fort Hamilton PkwyAwesome coffee shop featuring Brooklyn Roasting Co Coffee, Terrace Bagels and Balthazar Baguette as well as free wifi and a great neighborhood vibe
Our very own Gastro Pub!. Local, organic seasonal fare at reasonable prices.
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Hunter's
213 Smith StOur very own Gastro Pub!. Local, organic seasonal fare at reasonable prices.
Brooklyn Commune
Great for Coffee, brunch or lunch
Le Paddock
1235 Prospect AveTasty uncomplicated french cuisine
Coffee, Tea and a nice selection of sweet and savory crepes. A cool, casual place to grab a bite!
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The Fox & The Crepes
1233 Prospect AvenueCoffee, Tea and a nice selection of sweet and savory crepes. A cool, casual place to grab a bite!
Elk Cafe
154 Prospect Park SouthwestKinder Cafe with singalongs, play area, good coffee and small bites
Sister Kinder Cafe to Elk. More singalongs, play area, good coffee and small bites
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LARK
1007 Church AveSister Kinder Cafe to Elk. More singalongs, play area, good coffee and small bites
Della
1238 Prospect AveGreat little Italian Spot for dinner
Butterfunk Kitchen
1295 Prospect AveSoulfood + Juke joint. Dinner only.
Batata pita bar
3021 Fort Hamilton PkwyGreat Israeli place with all the staples and great smoothies
Amazing food market - food trucks from all over the city come every Sunday until about 2PM. Such a fun thing to do on a Sunday Morning!
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Smorgasburg Winter Market
625 Atlantic AveAmazing food market - food trucks from all over the city come every Sunday until about 2PM. Such a fun thing to do on a Sunday Morning!
Owned by a pastry chef, fresh croissants and other delicious goodies as well as lunch and great coffee served up Tuesday - Sunday 7AM-6PM
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Der Pioneer
737 Church AveOwned by a pastry chef, fresh croissants and other delicious goodies as well as lunch and great coffee served up Tuesday - Sunday 7AM-6PM
Everything Else
Jaya Yoga East
2902 Fort Hamilton PkwyHatha, Vinyasa and specialty yoga classes every day.
Isaac's Apple Farm
329 Church Ave24 hour International grocery
Foodtown of Kensington
382 McDonald Ave"Regular" grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
Barbès
376 9th Stgreat programming. Live music every night.
Parks & Nature
Iphaki yaseProspect
So beautiful. You almost forget you're in NYC!
Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveRoller rink and splash pad, bike rentals and all around fun times.
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LeFrak Center ku Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrRoller rink and splash pad, bike rentals and all around fun times.
Small Zoo with some indoor exhibits making it suitable for rainy/cold days too
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Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveSmall Zoo with some indoor exhibits making it suitable for rainy/cold days too
Arts & Culture
Outdoor concerts, mostly free, all summer long within walking distance from our place. Check schedule here: http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances#Jul2016
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Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestOutdoor concerts, mostly free, all summer long within walking distance from our place. Check schedule here: http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances#Jul2016
Essentials
Tri Parkway Cleaners
3115 Fort Hamilton PkwyGreat family owned dry cleaner around the corner.