Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Beco
45 Richardson StFantastic Brazilian indoor/ outdoor brunch spot — one of my favorites!
Their short rib ramen is hands-down the best meal I've had in NYC — try it and you'll see what I mean. One of Williamsburg's best kept secrets!
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Baoburg
614 Manhattan AveTheir short rib ramen is hands-down the best meal I've had in NYC — try it and you'll see what I mean. One of Williamsburg's best kept secrets!
Modern Chinese haunt serving dishes made with local ingredients — including some from its own garden!
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Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman AveModern Chinese haunt serving dishes made with local ingredients — including some from its own garden!
Light & airy Mexican restaurant & bar — don't miss their guacamole & micheladas (my favorite is the "Chupacabra")!
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Casa Pública
594 Union AveLight & airy Mexican restaurant & bar — don't miss their guacamole & micheladas (my favorite is the "Chupacabra")!
Some of the best tacos in the city for a very reasonable price
— try the Cochinitas Pibil (citrus roasted pulled pork tacos), or Carnitas (fried pork tacos)!
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Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveSome of the best tacos in the city for a very reasonable price
— try the Cochinitas Pibil (citrus roasted pulled pork tacos), or Carnitas (fried pork tacos)!
Michelin Guide recommended brunch cafe focusing on everything egg — including creative sandwiches, fancy benedicts & more!
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Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth StMichelin Guide recommended brunch cafe focusing on everything egg — including creative sandwiches, fancy benedicts & more!
Southern food tucked away in a beautiful South Williamsburg loft — the best fried chicken in the city!
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Loosie's Kitchen
91A S 6th StSouthern food tucked away in a beautiful South Williamsburg loft — the best fried chicken in the city!
A modern take on Indonesian/ Southeast Asian cuisine — their beef rendang is to die for!
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Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveA modern take on Indonesian/ Southeast Asian cuisine — their beef rendang is to die for!
The most popular brunch spot in the neighborhood — go on a weekday or before 10:30am on a weekend to avoid the crowds!
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveThe most popular brunch spot in the neighborhood — go on a weekday or before 10:30am on a weekend to avoid the crowds!
Southern Italian fare from Andrew Carmellini served in a rustic-chic space anchoring a swanky hotel. Great for dinner!
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Leuca
111 N 12th StSouthern Italian fare from Andrew Carmellini served in a rustic-chic space anchoring a swanky hotel. Great for dinner!
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop lounge located on the 22nd floor of the William Vale Hotel — arguably the best views of the skyline in all of NYC!
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Westlight
111 N 12th StRooftop lounge located on the 22nd floor of the William Vale Hotel — arguably the best views of the skyline in all of NYC!
Getting Around
Lorimer (L)/ Metropolitan (G) subway station
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Lorimer St/Metropolitan Av station
Lorimer (L)/ Metropolitan (G) subway station
Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueBedford (L) subway station
Nassau Av station
Nassau AvenueSightseeing
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer St