Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
The local spot... hang out with hardworking artists & designers after they finish the day. Always fun to hang out there..
68 Jay St
68 Jay StreetThe local spot... hang out with hardworking artists & designers after they finish the day. Always fun to hang out there..
Great place, Great fun. A theater that serves food and drinks as you enjoy the movie. separately operating a full bar/restaurant in the same building.
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Rebar
225 W 19th StGreat place, Great fun. A theater that serves food and drinks as you enjoy the movie. separately operating a full bar/restaurant in the same building.
Olympia Wine Bar
54 Jay StGreat little wine bar
great little tapas bar. originally opened as extra "waiting room" for next door - but well worth a visit by its own.
Hillside
70 Hudson Avegreat little tapas bar. originally opened as extra "waiting room" for next door - but well worth a visit by its own.
Really cool artsy bar.. one of the first establishments in DUMBO's recent rise.
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Superfine
126 Front StReally cool artsy bar.. one of the first establishments in DUMBO's recent rise.
(Nasty) Mexican food - not recommending it. Good place however to grab a drink, especially during the summer season (outdoor seating)
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Marco's
348 Flatbush Ave(Nasty) Mexican food - not recommending it. Good place however to grab a drink, especially during the summer season (outdoor seating)
Food Scene
most famous coffee shop in Brooklyn. Very conveniently located just downstairs! ;-D
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Brooklyn Roasting Company
most famous coffee shop in Brooklyn. Very conveniently located just downstairs! ;-D
Starbucks
405-409 Union Avewhile not our personal choice - we're not judgmental :-)
Great little bakery & coffee shop... also worth a visit for lunch.
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Almondine Bakery
85 Water StGreat little bakery & coffee shop... also worth a visit for lunch.
Great little coffee shop & cookie / dessert store. free wifi.
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One Girl Cookies
33 Main StGreat little coffee shop & cookie / dessert store. free wifi.
Top Zagat rated coffee and tea emporium. open since 1973
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Black Mountain Wine House
Top Zagat rated coffee and tea emporium. open since 1973
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StMost famous Pizza in NYC!
Great place for a quick bite or coffee - everything made with super fresh ingredients! especially recommend their sandwiches!
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Archway Cafe
57B Pearl StGreat place for a quick bite or coffee - everything made with super fresh ingredients! especially recommend their sandwiches!
Punto Bianco Cafe
14 Jay StWonderful Mediterranean inspired home style cooking!
Awesome bagels / breakfast sandwiches! grab a bite and take go to the archway (around the corner) or the park and enjoy! No inside seating - pickup only.
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La Bagel Delight at Dumbo
104 Front StAwesome bagels / breakfast sandwiches! grab a bite and take go to the archway (around the corner) or the park and enjoy! No inside seating - pickup only.
Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson AveVery good restaurant
One of our favorite places to get food deliveries from or when go out locally - all fresh, all organic! TONS of other places right by it too (i might list a few more later)
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Siggy's Good Food
76 Henry StreetOne of our favorite places to get food deliveries from or when go out locally - all fresh, all organic! TONS of other places right by it too (i might list a few more later)
they have EVERYTHING (or they can make it for you!) eat there with some beer / wine or bring home on your way back from the F train stop (it's right there as you exit the train station)
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DUMBO KITCHEN
108 Jay Streetthey have EVERYTHING (or they can make it for you!) eat there with some beer / wine or bring home on your way back from the F train stop (it's right there as you exit the train station)
the local's Pizza shop (also offering a wide range of other things to eat)
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Front Street Pizza
80 Front Stthe local's Pizza shop (also offering a wide range of other things to eat)
AlMar
111 Front StWonderful restaurant. we go there often.
GRAN ELÉCTRICA
5 Front StUpscale Mexican food/ cocktail bar.
Miso
40 Main StExcellent Japanese restaurant.
a little secret spot - fresh lobsters from Maine shipped daily. amazing lobster rolls.
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Luke's Lobster Brooklyn Bridge Park
11 Water Sta little secret spot - fresh lobsters from Maine shipped daily. amazing lobster rolls.
Dish Dumbo
81 Washington StUpscale Mediterranean food
Amazing dinner with the best view of Manhattan.. highly rated, with outdoor seating right by the water
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The River Café
1 Water StreetAmazing dinner with the best view of Manhattan.. highly rated, with outdoor seating right by the water
LuAnne's Wild Ginger
380 Broome Stkosher all asian vegan restaurant. they also deliver.
Tutt Heights
47 Hicks StExcellent middle eastern food. inexpensive. delivers.
Happy Days Diner
148 Montague StClassic American Diner. open 24/7. also delivers.
Park Plaza
220 Cadman Plaza WestClassic American Diner. open 24/7. also delivers.
Curry Heights
151 Remsen StExcellent Indian food! ...and they also deliver!
Excellent Mediterranean food...and they also deliver! :-)
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Deniz Turkish Mediterranean
662 Fulton StExcellent Mediterranean food...and they also deliver! :-)
Mojito
82 Washington Avenuevery good place for authentic Cuban food. great bar, and they also deliver!
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine
27 Smith StVery good Cuban food. This place also offers home deliveries to our place.
Saketumi
118 Montague StAsian bistro. Home deliveries available.
Essentials
Upscale Deli with in house bakery. serving Brooklyn since 1949!
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Lassen & Hennigs
114 Montague StUpscale Deli with in house bakery. serving Brooklyn since 1949!
Peas & Pickles
55 Washington StOffering a very large selection, open 24/7
a very upscale grocer (think Dean & Deluca), where you can find some "hard to find" foods. great soups & sandwiches to go (or eat at the window "bar" and people watch
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Foragers Market
56 Adams Sta very upscale grocer (think Dean & Deluca), where you can find some "hard to find" foods. great soups & sandwiches to go (or eat at the window "bar" and people watch
Entertainment & Activities
great photo opportunity - this carousel has been featured in many, many movies over the years... and you can ride it too.
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I-Jane Carousel
Dock Streetgreat photo opportunity - this carousel has been featured in many, many movies over the years... and you can ride it too.
Great little Home made Ice Cream Shop on Fulton landing, housed in an old light house
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Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
14 Old Fulton StGreat little Home made Ice Cream Shop on Fulton landing, housed in an old light house
Shopping
Really cool little store, worth at least checking out if you're in the area (feels like going to Tokyo almost) :-)
Zakka Corporation
155 Plymouth StReally cool little store, worth at least checking out if you're in the area (feels like going to Tokyo almost) :-)
well known "made in Brooklyn" brand. Men & Women apparel.
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Brooklyn Industries
206 5th Avewell known "made in Brooklyn" brand. Men & Women apparel.
NYC's most famous chocolate chef - you HAVE to try the hot chocolate there, it's world famous!
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Jacques Torres Chocolate - DUMBO
66 Water StNYC's most famous chocolate chef - you HAVE to try the hot chocolate there, it's world famous!
Dewey's Candy
141 Front Stcool little candy shop
Goose Barnacle
91 Atlantic AveOffers a unique line of designers & artists. Men's clothing & Art
NOS
Contemporary clothing, shoes & accessories
Tango
145 Montague StContemporary Women's clothing accessories & boutique
Stewart/Stand Design Store
141A Front StReally funky gift shop
Modern Anthology
68-117 Jay StRetro clothing and home accessories
The largest selection of Japanese Antique furniture and folk art on the east coast.
Shibui Japanese Antiques
The largest selection of Japanese Antique furniture and folk art on the east coast.
Arts & Culture
Dumbo Arts Center
45 Main StHuge building, with all art galleries! great way to spend an afternoon!
Besides being a bar, Galapagos offers a very unique venue for all sorts of wonderful performances.. let us know if you would like us to look into shows while you visit
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Galapagos Art Space
16 Main StBesides being a bar, Galapagos offers a very unique venue for all sorts of wonderful performances.. let us know if you would like us to look into shows while you visit
VII Photo
Photography mentoring program - this gallery space shows works by upcoming photographers
Everything Else
J S Wine & Spirits
102 Jay StGreat little wine & liqueur shop. closed Sundays
Abhaya specializes in a dynamic style of Hatha yoga which draws influence from Anusara and Vinyasa yoga.
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Abhaya Yoga Dumbo
55 Pearl StAbhaya specializes in a dynamic style of Hatha yoga which draws influence from Anusara and Vinyasa yoga.