Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StGreat old-fashioned cocktails and backyard.
Fun, outdoor space with great beers and sausages on the grill.
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Gowanus Yacht Club
323 Smith StFun, outdoor space with great beers and sausages on the grill.
Great cocktails and pub fare in this modern, wood-lined bar. Check out the backyard on a nice evening.
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Lavender Lake Bar
53 Carroll StGreat cocktails and pub fare in this modern, wood-lined bar. Check out the backyard on a nice evening.
Rustic, romantic wine bar with a marvelous selection of fine wines and lighter fare. Try the cheese plate for a nice pairing.
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Black Mountain Wine House
Rustic, romantic wine bar with a marvelous selection of fine wines and lighter fare. Try the cheese plate for a nice pairing.
Food Scene
Superb, inventive farm-to-table fare in ecclectic setting. One of my all-time favorites.
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The PINES
284 3rd AveSuperb, inventive farm-to-table fare in ecclectic setting. One of my all-time favorites.
This trendy cafe offers fine pastries and coffee drinks. Try the savory bread pudding for a breakfast treat.
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Smith Canteen
241 Smith StThis trendy cafe offers fine pastries and coffee drinks. Try the savory bread pudding for a breakfast treat.
Best bagels in the area, always hot and fresh. Grab one before heading to the subway.
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Bagels By the Park
323 Smith StBest bagels in the area, always hot and fresh. Grab one before heading to the subway.
Great Italian food in a casual setting. Try the backyard on a nice night.
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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StGreat Italian food in a casual setting. Try the backyard on a nice night.
Inexpensive, home-made thai food in a friendly space. The table up front is great for people watching.
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Nine D
462 Court StreetInexpensive, home-made thai food in a friendly space. The table up front is great for people watching.
Cheep, fast Chinese take-out. Order before you head home on the subway, and pick-up dinner on the way home.
Wing Hua
508 Court StCheep, fast Chinese take-out. Order before you head home on the subway, and pick-up dinner on the way home.
Addictive baked goods and unexpected soft-serve creations. Grab a bagel bite on the way to the F train, or a slice crack pie on the way home for a decadent desert.
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Milk Bar Carroll Gardens
Addictive baked goods and unexpected soft-serve creations. Grab a bagel bite on the way to the F train, or a slice crack pie on the way home for a decadent desert.
Great New England style restaurant with large front yard. The lobster rolls are great, but my favorite is the rich lobster stew.
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Kittery
305 Smith StGreat New England style restaurant with large front yard. The lobster rolls are great, but my favorite is the rich lobster stew.
Pasticceria Monteleone BK
355 Court StGreat Italian pastries and gelato.
The best Thai food this side of Bangkok. If the wait is too long, get a seat at the bar, or try nearby Phat Thai or Whiskey Soda Lounge by the same owner.
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Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetThe best Thai food this side of Bangkok. If the wait is too long, get a seat at the bar, or try nearby Phat Thai or Whiskey Soda Lounge by the same owner.
This restaurant has pretty good Mexican food. But the real attraction is the amazing views of downtown Manhattan on the roof deck.
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Alma
187 Columbia StThis restaurant has pretty good Mexican food. But the real attraction is the amazing views of downtown Manhattan on the roof deck.
Delicious, inventive ice creams that are truly out-of-this-world, and only found in Brooklyn. The roof deck is a nice place to enjoy a cone on a warm summer's evening.
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveDelicious, inventive ice creams that are truly out-of-this-world, and only found in Brooklyn. The roof deck is a nice place to enjoy a cone on a warm summer's evening.
Best coffee in town. This is where I get my beans.
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Brooklyn Roasting Company
Best coffee in town. This is where I get my beans.
Shopping
Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith StWide selection of artisanal cheeses and charcuterie.
Super Laundromat
355 Smith StDrop-off laundry and dry cleaning.
Thomas A. Santisi, RPH
Conveniently next to the subway, this drug store chain is open 24-hours.
Sightseeing
Make sure to check out the garden-lined historic district between Smith and Hoyt on President, Carroll, and 2nd Streets. A unique mix of greenery and city Brownstones.
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Carroll Gardens
Make sure to check out the garden-lined historic district between Smith and Hoyt on President, Carroll, and 2nd Streets. A unique mix of greenery and city Brownstones.
The best views of Manhattan are from Brooklyn. The promenade an offers expansive panorama. Take the footbridge to nearby Brooklyn Bridge for even more fun.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceThe best views of Manhattan are from Brooklyn. The promenade an offers expansive panorama. Take the footbridge to nearby Brooklyn Bridge for even more fun.
Take the ferry at Pier 5 for a relaxing island get away. Don't forget the bike!
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Governors Island
Take the ferry at Pier 5 for a relaxing island get away. Don't forget the bike!
Essentials
349 Hoyt St
349 Hoyt StreetThis corner deli is conveniently located on the same block.
Amazing selection of fresh, middle-eastern goods. Best nuts and olives in Brooklyn!
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Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveAmazing selection of fresh, middle-eastern goods. Best nuts and olives in Brooklyn!
Full-size pricey grocery store. Apparently the most environmentally friendly store in the state.
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Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StFull-size pricey grocery store. Apparently the most environmentally friendly store in the state.
Frank's
365 Smith StThis deli is open 24-hours.
Everything Else
Carroll Park
President StreetThis small park is the closest place to get some green.
Smith Street between Atlantic and 3rd Street is lined with dozens of bars and restaurants. Stroll down the street to find a place to your liking.
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Smith Street
Smith StreetSmith Street between Atlantic and 3rd Street is lined with dozens of bars and restaurants. Stroll down the street to find a place to your liking.
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StTop-noch shuffle board club and full bar.