Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
229 Dekalb Ave
229 Dekalb AvenueGreat New American!
Fantastic American food. The fried chicken is wonderful and the oysters are amazing!
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Dekalb Avenue
Dekalb AvenueFantastic American food. The fried chicken is wonderful and the oysters are amazing!
171 Lafayette Ave
171 Lafayette Avenue171 Lafayette Avenue
246 Dekalb Ave
246 Dekalb AvenueLocal, seasonal French country kitchen. The $25 3 course pre fixe can't be beaten!
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdGreat French bistro. Tuesdays are all you can eat mussels!
67 Burger
67 Lafayette AveGreat burgers and fries.
Bati Ethiopian Kitchen
1057 Fulton StEthiopian cuisine.
Mega Bites
245 Dekalb AveBasic American diner food. Great for a hearty breakfast.
Dino
222 Dekalb AvenueGreat Italian fare. Nice backyard.
Graziella's
232 Vanderbilt AveTheir wood fired pizza is delicious!
Madiba
195 Dekalb AvenueSouth African food and "homesick" supplies.
Sushi D - Authentic Sushi in Brooklyn,NY
207 Dekalb AveLOVE the sushi here.
Black Swan
Great Middle Eastern food. Try the lamb sandwich!
Smooch
264 Carlton AveGreat coffee and breakfast!
BitterSweet
180 Dekalb AveCute little coffee shop. Try a Dough donut!
Maggie Brown
455 Myrtle AvenueAmerican comfort food and drinks. Good backyard.
Baguetteaboudit
270 Vanderbilt AveSandwich shop that also sells treats. They make a pretty good sandwich.
Amin Indian Restaurant
235 Dekalb AvenuePretty good Indian. They have a good dinner deal for take out.
Everything Else
1121 Bedford Ave
The YMCA in Bed Stuy is available for day passes. They also have a pool.
Queen of All Saints Church
300 Vanderbilt AveCatholic Church.
A great market on Saturdays! Good for shopping and great food.
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Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetA great market on Saturdays! Good for shopping and great food.
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueA lovely park. Great if you're a runner.
Bagel World
223 Dekalb AveBagels, sandwiches. Good for a morning on the run.
A spa retreat. Come here for a massage of treatment and use the wet area for a sauna and spa.
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Body By Brooklyn
275 Park AveA spa retreat. Come here for a massage of treatment and use the wet area for a sauna and spa.
Arts & Culture
See a show or a movie. 3 theaters and a cinema complex in this wonderful Brooklyn institution.
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30 Lafayette Ave
30 Lafayette AvenueSee a show or a movie. 3 theaters and a cinema complex in this wonderful Brooklyn institution.
See the Brooklyn Nets or a concert here. Check their website for details.
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620 Atlantic Ave
620 Atlantic AvenueSee the Brooklyn Nets or a concert here. Check their website for details.
Shopping
231 Dekalb Ave
231 Dekalb AvenueA great locally run pharmacy.
This is a great little shop that specializes in green and local products.
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Green in BKLYN
432 Myrtle AveThis is a great little shop that specializes in green and local products.
A great independent bookstore. They also have a lot of local content.
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Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StA great independent bookstore. They also have a lot of local content.
Drinks & Nightlife
242 Dekalb Ave
242 Dekalb AvenueLooking for a dive bar? This is it! Cheap drinks and Big Buck Hunter out back.
A great place to eat day or night. The kitchen stays open until 2am. Good, solid pub atmosphere.
247 Dekalb Ave
247 Dekalb AvenueA great place to eat day or night. The kitchen stays open until 2am. Good, solid pub atmosphere.
Berlyn
Contemporary German food and nice cocktails!
Dick and Jane’s
266 Adelphi StBeautiful crafted cocktails. An intimate space.
Beer and Brats! You can't go wrong with a tall German beer and a currywurst.
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Die Stammkneipe/ Der Schwarze Koelner
710 Fulton StBeer and Brats! You can't go wrong with a tall German beer and a currywurst.
Great wine bar that also serves delicious meals.
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Stonehome Wine Bar & Restaurant
87 Lafayette AveGreat wine bar that also serves delicious meals.
Essentials
A basic grocery store, good for all your basic grocery needs.
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Associated Supermarkets
216 5th AveA basic grocery store, good for all your basic grocery needs.