Live like a local in Brooklyn
Neighborhoods
The neighborhood's charm is an even split between the best of old and new. A healthy mix of butchers, bakers, and designer clothing makers add up to a neighborhood scene that feels equally hip and historic, conveniently located justashort subway ride away from Manhattan.
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Carroll Gardens
The neighborhood's charm is an even split between the best of old and new. A healthy mix of butchers, bakers, and designer clothing makers add up to a neighborhood scene that feels equally hip and historic, conveniently located justashort subway ride away from Manhattan.
Local food scene
Carbohydrates enjoy bygone reverence at this cozy Henry Street fixture. Try the best-selling lard bread studded with bits of salami and provolone, or the porous, pillowy ciabatta, jacketed in a hearty, flour-dusted crust.
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Mazzola Bakery
192 Henry StCarbohydrates enjoy bygone reverence at this cozy Henry Street fixture. Try the best-selling lard bread studded with bits of salami and provolone, or the porous, pillowy ciabatta, jacketed in a hearty, flour-dusted crust.
The team behind the Vendy Award–winning, California-style Mexican street cart has opened this brick-and-mortar spin-off. Expect favorites from the cart menu, as well as shrimp and grits and expanded vegetarian options. Ask nicely and the secret spicy “crack sauce” will flow freely.
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Calexico
645 Manhattan AveThe team behind the Vendy Award–winning, California-style Mexican street cart has opened this brick-and-mortar spin-off. Expect favorites from the cart menu, as well as shrimp and grits and expanded vegetarian options. Ask nicely and the secret spicy “crack sauce” will flow freely.
No reservations, but it's to-die-for. Many (including me) agree that it's the best pizza in New York City. Get there at least an hour before they open because they don't take reservations and the line for table gets very long and stretches around the block daily.
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Lucali
575 Henry StNo reservations, but it's to-die-for. Many (including me) agree that it's the best pizza in New York City. Get there at least an hour before they open because they don't take reservations and the line for table gets very long and stretches around the block daily.
A must for seafood. Lobster rolls with all the fixins.
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Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StA must for seafood. Lobster rolls with all the fixins.
Excellent seafood place with rotating specials daily. The BYO policy keeps prices low and the space feels cozy and unpretentious.
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Petite Crevette
144 Union StreetExcellent seafood place with rotating specials daily. The BYO policy keeps prices low and the space feels cozy and unpretentious.
Indoor, air-conditioned food market with over 50 restaurants and vendors serving a wide variety of the best foods and beverages from local eateries across New York. Try the pastrami on rye from Katz's and some ice cream from Ample Hills Creamery
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I-Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square WIndoor, air-conditioned food market with over 50 restaurants and vendors serving a wide variety of the best foods and beverages from local eateries across New York. Try the pastrami on rye from Katz's and some ice cream from Ample Hills Creamery
Great place for a margarita or all-day dining. Snag a table outside for some people-watching as the locals stroll by.
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Bar Bruno
520 Henry StGreat place for a margarita or all-day dining. Snag a table outside for some people-watching as the locals stroll by.
Great pizzeria for a quick bite. Right across the street from our place.
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The House of Pizza & Calzone
132 Union StGreat pizzeria for a quick bite. Right across the street from our place.
One of the top Italian restaurants in the neighborhood -- which says a lot because it's a very Italian neighborhood!
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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StOne of the top Italian restaurants in the neighborhood -- which says a lot because it's a very Italian neighborhood!
Local Brooklyn ice cream makers. Make sure to try the specials! Constantly changing, amazing small batch flavors.
MilkMade Tasting Room
204 Sackett StLocal Brooklyn ice cream makers. Make sure to try the specials! Constantly changing, amazing small batch flavors.
Go back in time and enjoy an ice cream float at this old-fashioned ice cream parlor.
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Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
513 Henry StGo back in time and enjoy an ice cream float at this old-fashioned ice cream parlor.
French Louie
320 Atlantic AveWonderful local French restaurant.
Consistently rated one of the top BBQ restaurants in New York City. Try the brisket!
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Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt StConsistently rated one of the top BBQ restaurants in New York City. Try the brisket!
Excellent cocktails, modern Korean bbq... And karaoke! Book a room after dinner and sing your favorite '80s song.
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Insa
328 Douglass StExcellent cocktails, modern Korean bbq... And karaoke! Book a room after dinner and sing your favorite '80s song.
Boutros
185 Atlantic AveNeighborhood stalwart. You can't go wrong with any dish.
All-day place and is one my favorites. Set on an iconic, residential street corner that feels like classic Brooklyn.
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Rucola
190 Dean StAll-day place and is one my favorites. Set on an iconic, residential street corner that feels like classic Brooklyn.
Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StFried chicken and waffles. What else is there to say?!
Enjoy the rooftoop seating for a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline. Excellent margarita flavors on the rocks and frozen!
Alma
187 Columbia StreetEnjoy the rooftoop seating for a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline. Excellent margarita flavors on the rocks and frozen!
Claro
284 3rd AveModern Mexican. One of the best new restaurants in our area!
Things to see and do
Beautiful waterfront park to run, stroll or bike with expansive views of the Manhattan skyline.
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I-Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StBeautiful waterfront park to run, stroll or bike with expansive views of the Manhattan skyline.
Climbing gym for all ages, including kids. Spend a few hours indoors to beat the heat (or cold) and test your bouldering skills or take a lesson.
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Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus
575 Degraw StClimbing gym for all ages, including kids. Spend a few hours indoors to beat the heat (or cold) and test your bouldering skills or take a lesson.
Expansive indoor shopping mall and stellar food court with 15+ restaurants. Located directly across from the World Trade Center Memorial.
Brookfield Place
230 Vesey StreetExpansive indoor shopping mall and stellar food court with 15+ restaurants. Located directly across from the World Trade Center Memorial.
Home of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team. Catch a game if they're playing. Or check for concert listings most other nights.
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I-Center ye-Barclays
620 Atlantic AveHome of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team. Catch a game if they're playing. Or check for concert listings most other nights.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBeautifully manicured park designed by the same people who built Central Park.
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Iphaki yaseProspect
Beautifully manicured park designed by the same people who built Central Park.
I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn Botanic Garden
Red Hook Recreation Center
155 Bay StOutdoor public pool that locals enjoy to cool off during the summers.
They often have music and comedy shows worth checking out too.
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The Bell House
149 7th StThey often have music and comedy shows worth checking out too.
Enjoy the best views of Manhattan's skyline from this rooftop bar at the One Hotel.
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Harriet’s Rooftop & Lounge
60 Furman StEnjoy the best views of Manhattan's skyline from this rooftop bar at the One Hotel.
Catch the ferry from Pier 6 in Brookyn Bridge Park which is just a 10 min walk from our place. Governor's Island is an amazing historic site converted into a large park.
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Governors Island Ferry
10 South StCatch the ferry from Pier 6 in Brookyn Bridge Park which is just a 10 min walk from our place. Governor's Island is an amazing historic site converted into a large park.
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AvenueThe largest farmer's market in Brooklyn. Pick some fresh produce, flowers and more.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueThe largest farmer's market in Brooklyn. Pick some fresh produce, flowers and more.
Take the kids for a ride on a historic carousel set against the beautiful New York skyline in Dumbo.
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I-Jane Carousel
Dock StreetTake the kids for a ride on a historic carousel set against the beautiful New York skyline in Dumbo.
Brooklyn Public Library
For families seeking kids activities or paint lovers, stop in here for a restful break to paint ceramics one afternoon and pick up your creations just a couple days later before you head home.
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The Painted Pot
229 Smith StreetFor families seeking kids activities or paint lovers, stop in here for a restful break to paint ceramics one afternoon and pick up your creations just a couple days later before you head home.
CAMP, A Family Experience Store
445 Dekalb AveEssentials
The NYC subway stops nearby at Carroll Street. Hop on the F train or G train here to get to and from Manhattan or other parts of Queens or Brooklyn.
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Carroll St Station
Smith StreetThe NYC subway stops nearby at Carroll Street. Hop on the F train or G train here to get to and from Manhattan or other parts of Queens or Brooklyn.
Convenience store across the street from our place to grab any last-minute items. Milk, medicine, toiletries and more.
Stop 1 Food Mart
124 Union StConvenience store across the street from our place to grab any last-minute items. Milk, medicine, toiletries and more.
Full-service bank with ATM and bank tellers for everything you might need just 4 blocks from our place.
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TD Bank
1122-1126 Kings HwyFull-service bank with ATM and bank tellers for everything you might need just 4 blocks from our place.
The top neighbor wine shop is next door. Just ask Mario, the owner, for a recommendation or new arrival and you can't go wrong.
Il Vignetto Fine Wine & Spirits
145 Union StThe top neighbor wine shop is next door. Just ask Mario, the owner, for a recommendation or new arrival and you can't go wrong.
This is the closest emergency room to our place, and it's run by NYU Langone, one of the top medical centers in New York.
NYU Langone Cobble: Hill Emergency Room
70 Atlantic AvenueThis is the closest emergency room to our place, and it's run by NYU Langone, one of the top medical centers in New York.
If you're staying for more than a couple nights, this is a great super market with reasonable prices.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StIf you're staying for more than a couple nights, this is a great super market with reasonable prices.
This full service supermarket is just a few short blocks from our place.
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Key Food Marketplace
7414 3rd AveThis full service supermarket is just a few short blocks from our place.
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StPharmacy for any medical needs, toiletries, etc. Its right next to the local subway station.
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Rite Aid Pharmacy
981 West Side AvenuePharmacy for any medical needs, toiletries, etc. Its right next to the local subway station.
Nightlife
Elsa
136 Atlantic AveHip cocktail bar for a night out. Good people-watching too.
Henry Public
329 Henry StCocktail bar with great burgers and other American fare.
Fantastic indoor and outdoor space for all-day beer and BBQ. Relax in the sun or enjoy the indoor AC along the historic and now trendy Gowanus canal.
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Pig Beach
480 Union StFantastic indoor and outdoor space for all-day beer and BBQ. Relax in the sun or enjoy the indoor AC along the historic and now trendy Gowanus canal.
Dive bar that's a local hang for the neighborhood regulars and music afficionados. Most nights there's live music!
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Jalopy Theatre and School of Music
315 Columbia StDive bar that's a local hang for the neighborhood regulars and music afficionados. Most nights there's live music!
Hip indoor and outdoor bar that's popular from 8pm till late.
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Lavender Lake Bar
53 Carroll StHip indoor and outdoor bar that's popular from 8pm till late.
Loads of beers on tap. Good for a break after visiting Brooklyn Bridge Park
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The Hop Shop
121 Columbia StreetLoads of beers on tap. Good for a break after visiting Brooklyn Bridge Park
Great stop on a night out if you're looking for a boozy evening.
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The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StGreat stop on a night out if you're looking for a boozy evening.
One of the newest breweries in Brooklyn serving up craft beers in a converted space in a historically industrial area.
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Other Half Brewing Company
195 Centre StOne of the newest breweries in Brooklyn serving up craft beers in a converted space in a historically industrial area.
Threes Brewing
333 Douglass St
Bar San Miguel
307 Smith StAward-winning cocktail bar.
Lovely local cocktail bar, great for a drink after getting off the F train at Carroll Street when returning back from Manhattan.
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Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StLovely local cocktail bar, great for a drink after getting off the F train at Carroll Street when returning back from Manhattan.
Food scene
Time Out Market New York
55 Water St
Red Hook Tavern
329 Van Brunt StHoek Pizza
117 Ferris StBar Bête
263 Smith St