Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Trader Joe's
130 Court StGreat grocery store that won't break the bank!
Higher end groceries with a great olive bar, cheese options, and super fresh produce!
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Union Market
240 E Houston StHigher end groceries with a great olive bar, cheese options, and super fresh produce!
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveNY staple! Gotta check it out for yourself!
Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith StCHEESE! BEER! CHARCUTERIE!
Food Scene
Late night option for dining. Some times with live music! Seating outdoors for temperate days/nights!
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Bar Tabac
128 Smith StLate night option for dining. Some times with live music! Seating outdoors for temperate days/nights!
French Louie
320 Atlantic AveDefinitely one of our favorite restaurants!
The Chocolate Room
It's called The Chocolate Room. Need we say more?!
Battersby
255 Smith StAmazing food, if not a little bit of a splurge!
We love Frankies! Also check out their other spot -- Prime Meats!
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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StWe love Frankies! Also check out their other spot -- Prime Meats!
Same owners as French Louie. Must have chicken & waffles!
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/battersby/
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Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StSame owners as French Louie. Must have chicken & waffles!
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/battersby/
Small, intimate restaurant known for their "farm to table" philosophies.
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The River Café
1 Water StreetSmall, intimate restaurant known for their "farm to table" philosophies.
Starbucks
154 N 7th StWe don't judge!
Konditori
114 Smith StFree wifi and great juice bar!
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StFrench for "well done" and it sure is!
Yummy Vietnamese sandwiches, Pho, and bubble tea! Great vegan and vegetarian options, too!
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Hanco's
134 Smith StYummy Vietnamese sandwiches, Pho, and bubble tea! Great vegan and vegetarian options, too!
Sal's Pizza Store
305 Court StYou haven't lived until you've had their Grandma's pizza!
Joya
215 Court StGreat Thai at reasonable prices. They have a nice garden out back!
Awash
242 Court StJust up the street from the apartment to satisfy our cravings!
Ssam Korean Bistro
170 Smith StKorean food less than a block away!
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StTry the New Orleans style iced coffee!
Kitchen at Cobble Hill
254 Court StDelicious, healthy, and authentic Russian fare!
Bergen Hill
64 Cooper SqIncredible seafood!
Yum!
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/26/dining/restaurant-review-dover-in-carroll-gardens-brooklyn.html?_r=0
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Dover
412 Court StreetYum!
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/26/dining/restaurant-review-dover-in-carroll-gardens-brooklyn.html?_r=0
Hunter's
213 Smith StTry the burger!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lavender Lake Bar
53 Carroll StCool backyard with delicious libations!
Clover Club
210 Smith StGreat date spot with a "speak-easy" type of atmosphere.
Fun neighborhood brewery with a large outdoor space that hosts pop-up restaurants!
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Threes Brewing
333 Douglass StFun neighborhood brewery with a large outdoor space that hosts pop-up restaurants!
We just love Other Half beers and love that it's just a 15 minute walk from our place!
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Other Half Brewing Company
195 Centre StWe just love Other Half beers and love that it's just a 15 minute walk from our place!
Sightseeing
Definitely one of the coolest parks in NY! You can also catch a ferry to Manhattan or Governor's Island. Picturesque views of Manhattan and the famous Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.
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I-Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StDefinitely one of the coolest parks in NY! You can also catch a ferry to Manhattan or Governor's Island. Picturesque views of Manhattan and the famous Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.
Part of historic Brooklyn Heights, it's only about a 15 minute stroll from our place. Incredible views of Manhattan -- you'll be smitten!
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlacePart of historic Brooklyn Heights, it's only about a 15 minute stroll from our place. Incredible views of Manhattan -- you'll be smitten!
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park. It is rumored that he said "Prospect Park is what Central Park should have been."
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Iphaki yaseProspect
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed Central Park. It is rumored that he said "Prospect Park is what Central Park should have been."
World class art exhibits with monthly free Target Saturdays! Also next door to the gorgeous Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.
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I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyWorld class art exhibits with monthly free Target Saturdays! Also next door to the gorgeous Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.
Truly a haven in the middle of the urban jungle.
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Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveTruly a haven in the middle of the urban jungle.
A fun, interactive museum where you can also learn a bit about the history of the busiest subway system in the United States!
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New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StA fun, interactive museum where you can also learn a bit about the history of the busiest subway system in the United States!
Everything Else
Smith St. Bagels
202 Smith St24 hour deli a block from the apartment! You're set!
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveWeekly outdoor market every Sunday during the Summer!
Owned by the same people as Stinky (cheese shop across the street) with daily tastings and a knowledgeable and friendly staff.
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Smith & Vine
317 Smith StOwned by the same people as Stinky (cheese shop across the street) with daily tastings and a knowledgeable and friendly staff.
The UPS Store
217 Centre StNice and friendly staff.
Arts & Culture
Local theater showing all the current movies including 3D.
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Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court StLocal theater showing all the current movies including 3D.
Friendly neighborhood "mom and pop" book store offering books for children and adults alike!
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BookCourt
163 Court StreetFriendly neighborhood "mom and pop" book store offering books for children and adults alike!
Regal UA Court Street & RPX
106 Court StLarger cinema showing 3D and Imax!
Shopping
You can find H&M, Macy's, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic Outlet, and more!
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Fulton Mall
You can find H&M, Macy's, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic Outlet, and more!