Nearby spots worth visiting
Food & Drinks
Great places close by the house.
Hart's
506 Franklin AveSmall, intimate, and so so good. Definitely try the clam toast.
Excellent bar and rotisserie chicken spot. Small, simple food menu. Great wines.
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The Fly
549 Classon AvenueExcellent bar and rotisserie chicken spot. Small, simple food menu. Great wines.
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveChilo's
323 Franklin AveBar with a permanent taco truck in the (heated) backyard
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveGolda
504 Franklin Ave
The Finch
212 Greene Ave
Emily
919 Fulton StAmazing pizza. Lines get long, but it's worth it...
Alta Calidad
552 Vanderbilt AveGreat Mexican. Small plates so you can try a lot.
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveAmple Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveArtisanal Brooklyn ice cream for the maximalist
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveArtisanal Brooklyn ice cream for the purist.
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveExcellent cocktail bar
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveWood fired pizza in an old auto body shop.
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueIncredible (sometimes unusual) doughnuts
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveNice cafe with vegan options
All day (and late night) bar and restaurant with a very cool space. Sometimes has live music and DJs in their back room.
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Sisters
47 E 124th StAll day (and late night) bar and restaurant with a very cool space. Sometimes has live music and DJs in their back room.
Outpost
1014 Fulton StNice cafe for sitting, sipping coffee, and people watching.
Sightseeing
Mural of Hip Hop legend ODB. You'll see it on your way to the C Train or several of the spots listed here, but it's worth a look.
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Odb mural
448 Franklin AveMural of Hip Hop legend ODB. You'll see it on your way to the C Train or several of the spots listed here, but it's worth a look.
Biggie Mural
Famous and beloved "King of New York" mural.