Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
There are several taco options in this neighborhood but Gueros is my favorite. The fried avocado and jalapeno tacos are addictive. If you like a strong margarita, this is where you'll find it.
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Gueros
605 Prospect PlThere are several taco options in this neighborhood but Gueros is my favorite. The fried avocado and jalapeno tacos are addictive. If you like a strong margarita, this is where you'll find it.
Great vibes, nice cocktails, the food's delicious and everyone working here is friendly. And visit Marché Rue Dix next door - a vintage clothing wonderland.
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Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveGreat vibes, nice cocktails, the food's delicious and everyone working here is friendly. And visit Marché Rue Dix next door - a vintage clothing wonderland.
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveFor ramen-lovers. (Get the kale salad.)
Really delicious Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and great cocktails.
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Bar Corvo
791 Washington AvenueReally delicious Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and great cocktails.
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveLoved by all pizza spot with an amazing bar!
If you're up for West Indian food, this is the spot to go. Just a heads up: don't come here if you're in a rush to eat. Call in your order and pick up when it's ready.
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The Islands
671 Washington AveIf you're up for West Indian food, this is the spot to go. Just a heads up: don't come here if you're in a rush to eat. Call in your order and pick up when it's ready.
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveDelicious pizzas and wines and great for a brunch in Bed Stuy.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueYUM!
It's a bit of a walk but worth the stroll through pretty Clinton Hill for a delicious brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveIt's a bit of a walk but worth the stroll through pretty Clinton Hill for a delicious brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Silver Rice
638 Park PlExcellent sushi spot.
The Crabby Shack
613 Franklin AveThe crab BLT is delish!
The kale salad with smoked ricotta is pretty amazing. Lots of other tasty, seasonal dishes and great wine!
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The Finch
212 Greene AveThe kale salad with smoked ricotta is pretty amazing. Lots of other tasty, seasonal dishes and great wine!
Aita Trattoria
798A Franklin AveDelicious, romantic, relaxed.
Everything Else
A cute little ice cream shop with something for everyone.
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveA cute little ice cream shop with something for everyone.
Veggies Natural Juice Bar
785 Franklin AveFresh juices & good vibes.
MOUNTAIN
903 Franklin AvePart coffee shop, part yoga/meditation/healing arts studio. A relaxing community space.
There's SO MUCH to do and see at this park. Begin or end your stroll over the Brooklyn Bridge here!
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I-Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StThere's SO MUCH to do and see at this park. Begin or end your stroll over the Brooklyn Bridge here!
Rent a kayak and explore the bay and surrounding shores. The water is calm. Good spot to watch the sunset!
Jamaica Bay
Rent a kayak and explore the bay and surrounding shores. The water is calm. Good spot to watch the sunset!
Bklyn Larder
228 Flatbush AveAmazing high-end pantry and prepared foods store.
ICE CREAM! Creative but delicious flavors (honey & thyme, roasted strawberry!)
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Brooklyn Bell
843 Classon AvenueICE CREAM! Creative but delicious flavors (honey & thyme, roasted strawberry!)
Sightseeing
Beautiful anytime of year - skate, bike, hike, paddleboat, play ball, paddleboat, fly kites, sunbathe, enjoy a concert, barbecue, or picnic to your heart's content.
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Iphaki yaseProspect
Beautiful anytime of year - skate, bike, hike, paddleboat, play ball, paddleboat, fly kites, sunbathe, enjoy a concert, barbecue, or picnic to your heart's content.
Worth the visit (spring cherry blossoms, summer roses, autumn leaves!) Admission is free on Tuesdays, Saturday mornings and every day during the winter season.
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Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveWorth the visit (spring cherry blossoms, summer roses, autumn leaves!) Admission is free on Tuesdays, Saturday mornings and every day during the winter season.
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueSaturday farmer's market. Big and bountiful!
The city's best beach, period. But bring your own food and snacks.
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Fort Tilden
The city's best beach, period. But bring your own food and snacks.
Shopping
An amazing collection of high-quality designer vintage finds.
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1 of a Find Vintage
619 Vanderbilt AveAn amazing collection of high-quality designer vintage finds.
Color BKLYN
760 Washington AveGreat gift shop.
Chic shop for clothing, jewelry and art by local designers. Also serving up coffee.
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Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins AveChic shop for clothing, jewelry and art by local designers. Also serving up coffee.
Small but mighty shop selling new, used, and rare books. Worth a stop.
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Unnameable Books
615 Vanderbilt AveSmall but mighty shop selling new, used, and rare books. Worth a stop.
Vibrant handmade dresses, jewelry and gorgeous textiles for the home.
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Martine's Dream Shop
681 Nostrand Ave.Vibrant handmade dresses, jewelry and gorgeous textiles for the home.
One of my favorite vintage stores in Brooklyn. Gems to be found. Try on anything you love, and snatch it up because it won't be there later.
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Marche Rue Dix
1453 Bedford AveOne of my favorite vintage stores in Brooklyn. Gems to be found. Try on anything you love, and snatch it up because it won't be there later.
Worth the trek to sit and sip gorgeous teas in an unexpectedly gorgeous atelier.
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Bellocq
104 West StWorth the trek to sit and sip gorgeous teas in an unexpectedly gorgeous atelier.
Beautiful objects and gifts. I spend a lot of time here. And money...
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The Primary Essentials
372 Atlantic AveBeautiful objects and gifts. I spend a lot of time here. And money...
Feliz
Beautiful little gift shop in Ft. Greene.
Essentials
GalaFresh Farms
492 St Marks AveConveniently located traditional grocery store.
Arts & Culture
A must. The exhibitions get better and better every year.
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I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyA must. The exhibitions get better and better every year.
A nearby live music venue and there's always something going on here - all styles, all tastes.
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Friends and Lovers
641 Classon AveA nearby live music venue and there's always something going on here - all styles, all tastes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hanson Dry
925 Fulton Stnice cockails, patio area and a photobooth!
Ode to Babel
646 Dean StGood vibes, day or night.
One of my favorite bars in the city and the music is ALWAYS on point! Cozy up by the fire in winter.
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Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveOne of my favorite bars in the city and the music is ALWAYS on point! Cozy up by the fire in winter.