Guidebook for Brooklyn
Sightseeing
Civic center, courts and downtown Brooklyn business district - great architecture and Farmer's Market
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Borough Hall station
Civic center, courts and downtown Brooklyn business district - great architecture and Farmer's Market
Great for a walk down memory lane of the quintessential NY mode of transportation - fun for kids and adults and just the right size and time length.
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New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StGreat for a walk down memory lane of the quintessential NY mode of transportation - fun for kids and adults and just the right size and time length.
A playground for all ages on the evermore beautiful Brooklyn waterfront.
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I-Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StA playground for all ages on the evermore beautiful Brooklyn waterfront.
I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyBeautiful art, culture and monthly dance party too!
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueThe architecture and sculpture is stunning
Brooklyn's own Central Park with jogging, walking, sports, fishing and more!
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Iphaki yaseProspect
Brooklyn's own Central Park with jogging, walking, sports, fishing and more!
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveLions and tigers and bears, oh my!
Flowers . . . tranquility and McDonald's is up the block . . .lol!
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Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveFlowers . . . tranquility and McDonald's is up the block . . .lol!
Walking this historic bridge is rite of passage for all visitors and natives!
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWalking this historic bridge is rite of passage for all visitors and natives!
Essentials
Less than 1-block from our home and a varied selection of traditional bodega wares as well as organic and unique-palate options
Laura Food Market
451 Classon AveLess than 1-block from our home and a varied selection of traditional bodega wares as well as organic and unique-palate options
Small supermarket with great selection and deli counter
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Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveSmall supermarket with great selection and deli counter
Food Scene
Bistro Lafayette
338 Franklin AveNow called "Borough BK" - great food and drinks - nice music selection.
Nice Pizza
340 Franklin AveWhen you're tired of traditional pizza.
Food, drinks, good folks - good DJ and live entertainment sometimes.
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Rustik Tavern
471 Dekalb AveFood, drinks, good folks - good DJ and live entertainment sometimes.
A century-old former drugstore converted into a vintage space serving Northern Italian cuisine - Mangia!
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Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveA century-old former drugstore converted into a vintage space serving Northern Italian cuisine - Mangia!
Joloff
1168 Bedford AveAuthentic and delicious West African dining experience!
Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
386 Flatbush Ave ExtCheesecake! Pastrami! Drinks!
Alice's Arbor
549 Classon AvenueSuperb mac and cheese!!
NeroDoro
395 Classon AveEggplant to die for!
Masaki Teriyaki & Sushi
11 Putnam AveEel rolls!
Taylor Made Jamaican Eatery
222 Classon AveOxtails . . . curry . . . hurry!
Daily Press Coffee
505 Franklin AveCoffee
South 4th Bar & Cafe
90 S 4th StMore Coffee
Napoleon’s Southern Cuisine and Bakery
1180 Bedford AveThey got soul!
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdMussels, Mulatto Mojitos, Merguez, oh my!
Dunkin'
182 Bedford AveTime to make the donuts . . . it's worth the trip . . .
Good Chinese food - typical take-out fare plus and some other gems - friendly and fast service
Hong Kong Cafe
357 Franklin AveGood Chinese food - typical take-out fare plus and some other gems - friendly and fast service
A wide variety of delectable teas, great coffee too, pastries, light lunch and a great turkey chili!
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Into Tea Lounge
163 Gates AveA wide variety of delectable teas, great coffee too, pastries, light lunch and a great turkey chili!
Wingstop
1270 Fulton St1. Lemon pepper. 2. Thai BBQ - 'nuff said!
Salva Vida
291 Greene AvenueThis is NOT Taco Bell . . . .
Wood-fired pizzas & Italian fare from an open kitchen set in a former body shop/truck rental - in fact, the truck I used to move to this house was rented from here - that's reason enough to try it!
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Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveWood-fired pizzas & Italian fare from an open kitchen set in a former body shop/truck rental - in fact, the truck I used to move to this house was rented from here - that's reason enough to try it!
Shopping
It's Family Dollar - that's a recommendation in and of itself! Not sure what you want or need - just walk in - you'll figure it out!
308 Franklin Ave
308 Franklin AvenueIt's Family Dollar - that's a recommendation in and of itself! Not sure what you want or need - just walk in - you'll figure it out!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brooklyn Nights
Good drinks and snacks - nice DJ and dance floor.
Excellent drinks - good music and nice deck/outdoor space.
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Brooklyn Wine Yard
Excellent drinks - good music and nice deck/outdoor space.
Chill hangout with craft cocktails, various elevated frozen margaritas, a patio & 4 AM closing time.
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One Last Shag
348 Franklin AvenueChill hangout with craft cocktails, various elevated frozen margaritas, a patio & 4 AM closing time.
C'mon Everybody
325 Franklin AveLocal hangout with somewhat eclectic live acts
Tiptop Bar & Grill
432 Franklin AveEverything Else
Get a guest pass and work off some of that weight you gained eating at all the great restaurants around here.
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Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
1121 Bedford AveGet a guest pass and work off some of that weight you gained eating at all the great restaurants around here.
Our church and a warm Christian church that welcomes travelers and all people - this address is the Postmark Cafe run by Church! Wednesday night service is here but Sunday AM is at 339 8th Street
Church of Park Slope
326 6th StOur church and a warm Christian church that welcomes travelers and all people - this address is the Postmark Cafe run by Church! Wednesday night service is here but Sunday AM is at 339 8th Street
I will do small loads for guests upon request but Newton's is a friendly, family-owned full service laundry only one block from our home
264 Gates Ave
264 Gates AvenueI will do small loads for guests upon request but Newton's is a friendly, family-owned full service laundry only one block from our home
Brooklyn Oenology Winery Tasting Room
Wine and Williamsburg
Olivino
905 Fulton StGreat selection and wine tastings
Bouchon Wine Shop
305 Franklin AveJacques Pelvas . . . .
Citgo
569 Myrtle AveGas and convenience store with Nathan's and Carvel
The Red Hook Winery
175 Van Dyke StreetGreat grapes - tasting room on the water
Sacred Brooklyn
197 Clifton PlGet your move on . . . . yoga, dance, fitness
Dou Yoga
281 Greene AveCheck groupon for discounts and packages!
Move With Grace
431 Myrtle AveYoga in a friendly space . . .
Planet Fitness
329 Wyckoff AveI'm a member - join me as a guest on a workout!
Blink Fitness
250 Utica AveEntertainment & Activities
Culture and education enrobed in 3 levels of fun!
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveCulture and education enrobed in 3 levels of fun!
Water, sand, slides, swings - hooray!
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 / Atlantic Avenue station
Water, sand, slides, swings - hooray!
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueHistory and playtime!
Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveI-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyCrunch Fitness - Ft. Greene
691 Fulton St