Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Burly Coffee
356 Throop AveEastWick
112 Graham AveRoberta's
261 Moore StAmaaazing pizza. There will be a long wait, but it's worth it!
Bozu
296 Grand StMy favorite sushi in the city--get some of the bombs!
My favorite noodles in Chinatown! A small hole-in-the-wall place. Cash only
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Tasty Hand Pulled Noodle
1 Doyers StMy favorite noodles in Chinatown! A small hole-in-the-wall place. Cash only
The closest cafe to the apartment, this place is cute, has friendly staff and food is really reasonably priced.
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Bushwick Grind
63 Whipple StThe closest cafe to the apartment, this place is cute, has friendly staff and food is really reasonably priced.
An alternative when the line at Roberta's is too long. Less of a scene, but the pizza is just as good, and the decor is even cuter.
1260 abantu bendawo batusa
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveAn alternative when the line at Roberta's is too long. Less of a scene, but the pizza is just as good, and the decor is even cuter.
Starbucks
405-409 Union AveIn case you want something familiar...
Beautiful and delicious French(ish) restaurant on the edge of McCarran Park
36 abantu bendawo batusa
Sauvage
Beautiful and delicious French(ish) restaurant on the edge of McCarran Park
A Brooklyn institution (formerly owned by Heath Ledger). Possibly my favorite spot in Brooklyn.
800 abantu bendawo batusa
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveA Brooklyn institution (formerly owned by Heath Ledger). Possibly my favorite spot in Brooklyn.
You go here more for the experience (and the photos) than the food, but it's a fun spot. Every inch of the place is covered in (red) fairy lights.
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Panna II Garden
93 1st Ave.You go here more for the experience (and the photos) than the food, but it's a fun spot. Every inch of the place is covered in (red) fairy lights.
Arts & Culture
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveDrinks & Nightlife
SKYTOWN
921 BroadwayJupiter Disco
1237 Flushing AveReally fun, semi-hidden bar in the area
This is a super-IG worthy bar that has year-round Christmas decorations dripping (literally) from every inch of the place
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Rolf's
281 3rd AveThis is a super-IG worthy bar that has year-round Christmas decorations dripping (literally) from every inch of the place
Really fun, chill Greenpoint bar with a huge (and Instagram-able) outdoor space
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The Springs
224 Franklin StReally fun, chill Greenpoint bar with a huge (and Instagram-able) outdoor space
Sightseeing
A great walk up the west side--something we tell all visitors to do!
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High Line Park
A great walk up the west side--something we tell all visitors to do!
I-Pool yaseNtshonalanga yaseMemorial ye-9/11
180 Greenwich StReally worth checking out
Cutest cafes, bars and restaurants--one of our favorite neighborhoods in all of NYC (Just take the G from our place!)
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Greenpoint
Cutest cafes, bars and restaurants--one of our favorite neighborhoods in all of NYC (Just take the G from our place!)
My favorite park in the city. Always full of life, and a beautiful fountain/arch
946 abantu bendawo batusa
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareMy favorite park in the city. Always full of life, and a beautiful fountain/arch
Isakhiwo se-Flatiron
175 5th AveLittle Italy
189 Grand StHistoric area bordering SoHo and Chinatown
Everything Else
If you're looking for a good sweaty yoga session, this place is the best. It's candlelit, heated and hip-hop soundtracked. Gotta try!
Y7 Studio Soho
430 Broome StIf you're looking for a good sweaty yoga session, this place is the best. It's candlelit, heated and hip-hop soundtracked. Gotta try!
My go-to massage place. No frills, but $38 will get you a full hour body massage or $25 for a full hour foot massage--great after a long day of being on your feet.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Renew Body Wellness
49 W 8th StMy go-to massage place. No frills, but $38 will get you a full hour body massage or $25 for a full hour foot massage--great after a long day of being on your feet.
Parks & Nature
I-Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StBeautiful views of the bridge and city skyline!
Iphakamisa Park
Greenpoint Avenuegorgeous views of the city
Beautiful new waterfront park on the East River. Great place to bring a book or take in the skyline
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Domino Park
15 Kent AveBeautiful new waterfront park on the East River. Great place to bring a book or take in the skyline