Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StAMAZING Italian food!
Littleneck
288 3rd AveMy favorite oyster/seafood spot
LuAnne's Wild Ginger
380 Broome StDelicious and affordable vegan food
Velvette Brew
251 Smith StFriendly little cafe with pleasant yard
Thaism
278 Smith StMy go-to Thai food spot
Ugly Baby
407 Smith StInteresting Thai food with something for everyone. Must try!
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveDelicious ice cream with lots of vegan options!!
Creative twists on traditional bagel w lox sandwiches/bagels, + interesting treats like salmon jerky and various caviars
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Shelsky's of Brooklyn: Appetizing & Delicatessen
141 Court StCreative twists on traditional bagel w lox sandwiches/bagels, + interesting treats like salmon jerky and various caviars
Court Street Grocers
485 Court StGreat sandwiches
White Maize
277 Smith StShelsky's of Brooklyn: Appetizing & Delicatessen
141 Court StGreat sandwiches and bagels
Pasticceria Monteleone BK
355 Court StAmazing Italian pastries
East One Coffee Roasters
384 Court StNice coffee shop with good breakfast food
Smith Canteen
241 Smith StGreat coffee, great pastries, great sandwiches
Colonie
127 Atlantic AveOne of my favorites
Clover Club
210 Smith StAnother one of my favorites
Drinks & Nightlife
June
231 Court StGreat cocktails with small bites. Beautiful lighting.
Cozy/slightly dive-y local bar with an interesting, evolving beer menu and friendly bartenders.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Great Harry
280 Smith StCozy/slightly dive-y local bar with an interesting, evolving beer menu and friendly bartenders.
Lavender Lake Bar
53 Carroll StCute cocktail spot with food and nice little backyard
Dimly lit little bar with fun, interesting cocktails. Alchemy for adults. Good place to go on the weekends for a date/good conversation with your friends -- nice and quiet.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Barely Disfigured
257 Smith StDimly lit little bar with fun, interesting cocktails. Alchemy for adults. Good place to go on the weekends for a date/good conversation with your friends -- nice and quiet.
Cool little bar with good bar food (fried okra, veggie burgers, salads and sandwiches etc) and outdoor seating.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Abilene Bar
442 Court StCool little bar with good bar food (fried okra, veggie burgers, salads and sandwiches etc) and outdoor seating.
Gowanus Yacht Club
323 Smith StLittle outdoor bar, beer and wine only
Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StCute cocktail spot. Cash only.
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Yoga Project
185 Sackett StMy favorite hot yoga studio
Tangerine Yoga
225 Schermerhorn StMy other favorite hot yoga studio
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveThey serve food and drinks while you watch the movie
Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court StOld local movie theater, small and cozy
12 Court St
12 Court StreetBigger theater
Sightseeing
Gowanus Canal
155 3rd StA fun puddle that smells weird sometimes
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StPricier than Whole Foods or Trader Joe's but good for a quick fix
522 abantu bendawo batusa
Union Market
240 E Houston StPricier than Whole Foods or Trader Joe's but good for a quick fix
Trader Joe's
130 Court StShopping
Books Are Magic
225 Smith St