Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Cheap, good atmosphere, typical "American" fare. Very quintessentially Brooklyn Americana /Southern grub.
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Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StCheap, good atmosphere, typical "American" fare. Very quintessentially Brooklyn Americana /Southern grub.
Good crowd, amazing inexpensive food, kitchy cocktails. Weekend good DJ
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The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveGood crowd, amazing inexpensive food, kitchy cocktails. Weekend good DJ
Pricy but very good food in old dining car. This place put Williamsburg on the culinary map.
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Diner
85 BroadwayPricy but very good food in old dining car. This place put Williamsburg on the culinary map.
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveVery good for people watching. Good brunch spot.
Best BBQ in NY, worth the long wait. Recommended for any meat lover.
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Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveBest BBQ in NY, worth the long wait. Recommended for any meat lover.
My favorite NEW oyster/absinthe cocktail bar. Very pretentious but amazing interior and fairy-tale backyard.
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Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveMy favorite NEW oyster/absinthe cocktail bar. Very pretentious but amazing interior and fairy-tale backyard.
Rye
247 South 1st StreetProhibition-era style restaurant w American menu. Solid cocktails.
I love this pizza place. For a quick slice come here and try the Sicilian or the Crab Slice (better than it sounds).
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StI love this pizza place. For a quick slice come here and try the Sicilian or the Crab Slice (better than it sounds).
Best restaurant in NY, full of hipsters and there's always a wait, but it's amazing. Try things other than their pizza.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StBest restaurant in NY, full of hipsters and there's always a wait, but it's amazing. Try things other than their pizza.
Very hip dining destination that's somewhat hidden. very cool interior, feels like you're in someone's home.
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Freemans
Freeman AlleyVery hip dining destination that's somewhat hidden. very cool interior, feels like you're in someone's home.
Amazingly cheap Sicuan food you MUST try if you're in the area
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Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayAmazingly cheap Sicuan food you MUST try if you're in the area
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StMust-try coffee for snobs from the West Coast
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StMust-try coffee for snobs
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StBest dumplings in NY. 5 for $1
Marlow & Sons
81 Broadway$ but amazing food.
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveBest Ramen in NY
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StInexpensive Venezuelan food, good crowd
Home-style Japanese food in cool wooden interior with communal table
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Samurai Mama
205 Grand StHome-style Japanese food in cool wooden interior with communal table
Touristy pizza destination but it's SOO good. And the area is lovely.
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John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StTouristy pizza destination but it's SOO good. And the area is lovely.
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.April Bloomfield's gastropub. Good scene.
il Buco
47 Bond Stmy favorite Italian in NY. A scene. Intimate. $$$
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveWhere I go for my coffee in the morning
Drinks & Nightlife
Typical Williamsburg crowd, also a music venue. Nice outdoor space.
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Union Pool
484 Union AveTypical Williamsburg crowd, also a music venue. Nice outdoor space.
Matchless
557 Manhattan AvenueBrooklyn bar
Looks like you stepped into the Midwest. Come here to bowl and drink brewskis.
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The Gutter
200 N 14th StLooks like you stepped into the Midwest. Come here to bowl and drink brewskis.
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StFor cocktail lovers.. This place is intimate and beautiful.
Really good cheesy tiki bar with fun cocktails and good greasy food
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The Rusty Knot
425 West StReally good cheesy tiki bar with fun cocktails and good greasy food
Everything Else
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StYou can buy/sell clothes here. Kind of a shopping staple.
Sugar Sweet Sunshine
126 Rivington StFavorite cupcakes
A medium-sized music venue with a lot of great bands
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StA medium-sized music venue with a lot of great bands
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th AvenueGood bagels, crazy spreads.
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveCute bakery. Bring your book and read in the little nook.