Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great for burgers or brunch this is my go to when I don't want to cook. They also have two Happy Hours daily. Don't forget to look at the chalk board for the daily specials.
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The Ox Tavern
1715 Newkirk AveGreat for burgers or brunch this is my go to when I don't want to cook. They also have two Happy Hours daily. Don't forget to look at the chalk board for the daily specials.
Brunch, Lunch and Dinner very good fresh food. Gouda Mac & Cheese is amazing. Wine and Beer only.
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Picket Fence
1310 Cortelyou RdBrunch, Lunch and Dinner very good fresh food. Gouda Mac & Cheese is amazing. Wine and Beer only.
Sister restaurant to Picket Fence but with full bar. Tasty.
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The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdSister restaurant to Picket Fence but with full bar. Tasty.
My friend Ben's fave coffee shop. If you want I'm sure he'd take you.
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Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdMy friend Ben's fave coffee shop. If you want I'm sure he'd take you.
Great "drunch" spot $10.95 for brunch $3.50 for unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Spend a few hours then go to Prospect Park for an afternoon nap.
Aperitivo
279 5th AveGreat "drunch" spot $10.95 for brunch $3.50 for unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Spend a few hours then go to Prospect Park for an afternoon nap.
Essentials
Easy to stop on the way home from Newkirk station. Not the best meat selection but the prices are good and the staff is friendly. Plus they carry Magic Hat (the ShopRite does not).
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Key Food
200 Malcolm X BlvdEasy to stop on the way home from Newkirk station. Not the best meat selection but the prices are good and the staff is friendly. Plus they carry Magic Hat (the ShopRite does not).
Gigantic grocery store, has everything you could possibly want. Just be wary the crowds - especially on the weekends.
ShopRite Pharmacy of Avenue I
1080 McDonald AveGigantic grocery store, has everything you could possibly want. Just be wary the crowds - especially on the weekends.
GSA King Tomato Farm Inc.
1140 McDonald AveGreat produce selection and kosher cuisine.
Everything Else
Easy to stop at off the subway good prices, friendly staff.
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Newkirk Plaza station
Newkirk PlazaEasy to stop at off the subway good prices, friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great whiskey bar, rotating draft beers. Nice outside patio. Live music in the basement. The front-end is a flower shop Wed-Sun so the special at the bar is $10 for a pint and a pretty mini-bouquet.
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Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdGreat whiskey bar, rotating draft beers. Nice outside patio. Live music in the basement. The front-end is a flower shop Wed-Sun so the special at the bar is $10 for a pint and a pretty mini-bouquet.
Favorite cocktail bar in all of NYC. $11 for extremely well made cocktails. Go on Saturday and say hi to Johnny.
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Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveFavorite cocktail bar in all of NYC. $11 for extremely well made cocktails. Go on Saturday and say hi to Johnny.
Rudy's Bar & Grill
627 9th Ave$7 pitchers and free hot dogs, need I say more?
Arts & Culture
Great place to see budding musicians or well established New York standards. Most shows are free but tips for the band are encouraged.
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Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StGreat place to see budding musicians or well established New York standards. Most shows are free but tips for the band are encouraged.