Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great pizza and other fare - either dine in or order from the takeout window.
Very famous - there can be a VERY long wait for tables, so be sure to stop by and put your name on the list before you get too hungry.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StGreat pizza and other fare - either dine in or order from the takeout window.
Very famous - there can be a VERY long wait for tables, so be sure to stop by and put your name on the list before you get too hungry.
Just around the corner. They have a great menu with something for everyone. I often stop in for brunch :)
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983 Flushing Ave
983 Flushing AvenueJust around the corner. They have a great menu with something for everyone. I often stop in for brunch :)
I love the coffee here. The atmosphere is airy and open with lots of plants. Great pastries too!
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SEY COFFEE
18 Grattan StI love the coffee here. The atmosphere is airy and open with lots of plants. Great pastries too!
Either buy groceries or grab a quick meal at the meal counter. I strongly recommend the Brooklyn Wrap - really tasty.
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Brooklyn's Natural
49 Bogart StEither buy groceries or grab a quick meal at the meal counter. I strongly recommend the Brooklyn Wrap - really tasty.
Faro
436 Jefferson StFarm to table Modern Italian food - currently holds one Michelin star
Modern Szechuan Chinese place. Really good - owned by a Michelin starred chef
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General Deb's
24 Irving AveModern Szechuan Chinese place. Really good - owned by a Michelin starred chef
Good coffee - dark and cozy stylish interior. Nev, one of the roommates here, did all of the artwork and mural on the facade.
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Swallow Cafe
49 Bogart StGood coffee - dark and cozy stylish interior. Nev, one of the roommates here, did all of the artwork and mural on the facade.
Great Mexican food spot. I love their Chicken Tinga tacos, but honestly, everything here is really really good.
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Mally's Deli
199 Knickerbocker AveGreat Mexican food spot. I love their Chicken Tinga tacos, but honestly, everything here is really really good.
Great Mexican food!!! It's all good - their suadero taco melts in your mouth.
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Taqueria Izucar
1503 Myrtle AveGreat Mexican food!!! It's all good - their suadero taco melts in your mouth.
Great pizza... great great pizza.. and huge sandwiches!
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Archie's Bar & Pizza
Great pizza... great great pizza.. and huge sandwiches!
New Ramen spot - I haven't tried it, but it's gotten fantastic reviews
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Chuko Bushwick
144 Evergreen AvenueNew Ramen spot - I haven't tried it, but it's gotten fantastic reviews
Queen of Falafel
247 Wyckoff AveGreat small spot for a Middle Eastern Bite.
If you are a serious foodie, you'll want to save up and splurge on this farm to table style tasting menu. Currently holds TWO Michelin stars. It's actually at Roberta's - it's their secret restaurant in inside.
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Blanca
261 Moore StIf you are a serious foodie, you'll want to save up and splurge on this farm to table style tasting menu. Currently holds TWO Michelin stars. It's actually at Roberta's - it's their secret restaurant in inside.
Drinks & Nightlife
They have a delicious Frozen Negroni (if their machine is working, which is sometimes an issue). Enjoy it on their back patio if the weather is nice!
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The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveThey have a delicious Frozen Negroni (if their machine is working, which is sometimes an issue). Enjoy it on their back patio if the weather is nice!
El Cortez
17 Ingraham StGreat tiki-style drinks and a quirky food menu too
Food and drinks - nice bar vibe with outdoor seating if the weather is nice.
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Forrest Point
970 Flushing AveFood and drinks - nice bar vibe with outdoor seating if the weather is nice.
Cider brewery with excellent cider and a great pub menu too.
Huge indoor space - quite happening as it's the newest spot in the neighborhood
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Brooklyn Cider House
1100 Flushing AveCider brewery with excellent cider and a great pub menu too.
Huge indoor space - quite happening as it's the newest spot in the neighborhood
My favorite bar! Great frozen drinks, affordable, with pinball and foosball in the back
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Birdy's
1215 Myrtle AveMy favorite bar! Great frozen drinks, affordable, with pinball and foosball in the back
Bar with amazing pop-up Korean-style comfort food stand (try the kimchi animal style fries or the bang-bang chicken Everything is good. The Painkiller frozen drink is my favourite in town.
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The Johnson's
369 Troutman StBar with amazing pop-up Korean-style comfort food stand (try the kimchi animal style fries or the bang-bang chicken Everything is good. The Painkiller frozen drink is my favourite in town.
Lots of beers on tap and plenty of room to hang out at this local spot. They have the best Bloody Mary's in town, but they stop serving them at 3pm.
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Pine Box Rock Shop
12 Grattan StLots of beers on tap and plenty of room to hang out at this local spot. They have the best Bloody Mary's in town, but they stop serving them at 3pm.
Good spot for dancing - world famous dj's keep the dancing going late into the night. More going on here Thursday - Sunday
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Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveGood spot for dancing - world famous dj's keep the dancing going late into the night. More going on here Thursday - Sunday
Basement goth bar - an experience. I find this place a little strange, but pretty cool at the same time. Check it out if you like weirdo goth bars, but maybe try another of my recommendations if you're not up for the adventure
Tilt
248 McKibbin StreetBasement goth bar - an experience. I find this place a little strange, but pretty cool at the same time. Check it out if you like weirdo goth bars, but maybe try another of my recommendations if you're not up for the adventure
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueCabaret with many events. Check their calendar
Yours Sincerely
41 Wilson AvenueCocktails on tap! great spot
Getting Around
Morgan Av station
Entertainment & Activities
Movie theatre and bar - eat and drink while watching a movie. Cheap movie tickets! Be sure to grab tickets online or in-person early as they usually sell out.
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Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart StMovie theatre and bar - eat and drink while watching a movie. Cheap movie tickets! Be sure to grab tickets online or in-person early as they usually sell out.
Essentials
Big Tree Bottles
43 Bogart StWine and Alcohol store