Food Scene
Peaches
393 Lewis AveGreat Southern food
Brooklyn Beso
370 Lewis AveLatin cuisine
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveItalian food
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveGreat cafe for fried chicken
Great breakfast, lunch and dinner. Haitian cuisine, nice large space and friendly staff.
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Grandchamps
197 Patchen AveGreat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Haitian cuisine, nice large space and friendly staff.
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdWonderful French restaurant, great date night.
Tepache
361 Halsey StMexican Restaurant, nice to eat in
Oaxaca Tacos
478 Halsey StNice taco restaurant
718-230-8111 for delivery
Natural Blend Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar
243 Malcolm X BlvdGreat vegan food and smoothies
Nana Ramem
330 Malcolm X BlvdNew Ramen Noodle Restaurant,
Great food and intimate setting.
Milk & Pull Bed Stuy
348 Malcolm X BlvdGreat coffee and quiet space for a chat.
Sonora
174 Howard AveGreat date spot, good drinks and great Mexican food.
Ma-n-Pop
349 Lewis AveGreat staple in the neighborhood for authentic Soul Food.
Rocco Pizza III
330 Halsey StGood take-out pizza and quick
718-573-9200
Essentials
Key Food
200 Malcolm X BlvdLarge Supermarket, well stocked.
Great new addition to the neighborhood. Fresh veggies and organics.
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Halsey Traders Market
587 Halsey StGreat new addition to the neighborhood. Fresh veggies and organics.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casablanca Cocktail Lounge
300 Malcolm X BlvdNew space for a nice drink and great music
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StGreat drinks, atmosphere and music
Bed-Vyne Cocktail
305 Halsey StGreat place to hang out and meet friends.
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveGreat place for Beer and all sorts.
Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveGreat Wine Shop that delivers.
347-915-1080
The Wilky
108 Patchen AveGreat beer and walking distance from our place
Arts & Culture
First Saturdays of Every month are free and have great activities for everyone.
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I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyFirst Saturdays of Every month are free and have great activities for everyone.
Great for families with small children 7 yrs and under. Wonderful and fun way to learn about Brooklyn and all it has to offer.
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveGreat for families with small children 7 yrs and under. Wonderful and fun way to learn about Brooklyn and all it has to offer.
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StGreat shows and culture.
Great African American Heritage in the neighborhood. Check website to see what is happening, not always open.
WWW. weeksvillesociety.org
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Weeksville Heritage Center
158 Buffalo AveGreat African American Heritage in the neighborhood. Check website to see what is happening, not always open.
WWW. weeksvillesociety.org
Local theatre, check website to see what's playing.
www.billieholiday.org
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Billie Holiday Theatre
1368 Fulton StLocal theatre, check website to see what's playing.
www.billieholiday.org
Parks & Nature
Great park with Manhattan as your back drop. Great activities, can have a picnic, play soccer, water sprinkler park for the kids and roller skating and rock climbing wall for the kids. Wonderful place to take photos of Manhattan.
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I-Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StGreat park with Manhattan as your back drop. Great activities, can have a picnic, play soccer, water sprinkler park for the kids and roller skating and rock climbing wall for the kids. Wonderful place to take photos of Manhattan.
Quiet scenic park, wonderful for riding bikes and spending time with the family. The ferry runs from Manhattan to the island Monday - Friday on the hour from 10 am to 4:15 pm, Saturday and Sunday from Brooklyn 11 am to 5:30 pm on the 1/2 hour. The cost is $2 for adults, children under 13 free and seniors $1. go to www.govisland.com for more info.
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Governors Island
Quiet scenic park, wonderful for riding bikes and spending time with the family. The ferry runs from Manhattan to the island Monday - Friday on the hour from 10 am to 4:15 pm, Saturday and Sunday from Brooklyn 11 am to 5:30 pm on the 1/2 hour. The cost is $2 for adults, children under 13 free and seniors $1. go to www.govisland.com for more info.
Getting Around
Take the A or C train uptown to Manhattan or the A or C train downtown to The M
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Utica Av station
Fulton StreetTake the A or C train uptown to Manhattan or the A or C train downtown to The M
Reliable and affordable taxi
Reserve ahead to go to airport approx $30-$40 depending on which airport
718-386-5002
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Bushwick Car Service in bushwick brooklyn
184 Knickerbocker AveReliable and affordable taxi
Reserve ahead to go to airport approx $30-$40 depending on which airport
718-386-5002
Apple Car Service
63 Troy AveEntertainment & Activities
Movie theater, downtown Brooklyn with many restaurants to choose from
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Regal UA Court Street & RPX
106 Court StMovie theater, downtown Brooklyn with many restaurants to choose from