Brooklyn- A locals guidebook
Food Scene
One of the best Sushi places in New York. On the same block as the apartment.
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Geido
331 Flatbush AveOne of the best Sushi places in New York. On the same block as the apartment.
The best ice cream in New York and only two blocks from the apartment.
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveThe best ice cream in New York and only two blocks from the apartment.
Old school Brooklyn diner. 15 min walk from apartment. Best time to go-weekdays. Weekends this place is packed
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Tom’s
782 Washington AveOld school Brooklyn diner. 15 min walk from apartment. Best time to go-weekdays. Weekends this place is packed
Some of the best pizza in New York. Also one of the best neighborhoods to walk around. Killer views of the skyline from this neighborhood. Great spot to start or finish the Brooklyn bridge walk.
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StSome of the best pizza in New York. Also one of the best neighborhoods to walk around. Killer views of the skyline from this neighborhood. Great spot to start or finish the Brooklyn bridge walk.
Imakethe ye-Chelsea
75 9th AveWalk the whole market. So many good restaurants here.
They only serve key lime pie here. Ive taken people who don't even like key lime pie and they love it.
Check out the park next to it for a great view of the statue of liberty
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Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies
185 Van Dyke StThey only serve key lime pie here. Ive taken people who don't even like key lime pie and they love it.
Check out the park next to it for a great view of the statue of liberty
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveThe best ramen Ive ever had. Just steps from the apartment.
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveThis open food market is great on Sundays in the summer.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StOne of the best delis in New York
The best donuts in nyc and only a few blocks from the apartment. Go in the morning before they sell out
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Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StThe best donuts in nyc and only a few blocks from the apartment. Go in the morning before they sell out
Only three blocks from the apartment and they have a great lunch special from 12:30pm-3pm. $10 two rolls, miso soup and salad.
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Taro Sushi
244 Flatbush AveOnly three blocks from the apartment and they have a great lunch special from 12:30pm-3pm. $10 two rolls, miso soup and salad.
The coolest Indian restaurant in nyc. Walk on the steps and let the four different hosts fight over which door you go in. Don’t worry they all use the same kitchen. Lights are everywhere and it’s great for photos.
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Panna II Garden
93 1st Ave.The coolest Indian restaurant in nyc. Walk on the steps and let the four different hosts fight over which door you go in. Don’t worry they all use the same kitchen. Lights are everywhere and it’s great for photos.
This is what I consider to be the best pizza in nyc. Grab a slice and enjoy a classic New York hang out.
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Stromboli Pizza
83 St Marks PlThis is what I consider to be the best pizza in nyc. Grab a slice and enjoy a classic New York hang out.
One of the oldest and best pastry shops in nyc. My go to favorite is the cannoli.
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Veniero's
342 E 11th StOne of the oldest and best pastry shops in nyc. My go to favorite is the cannoli.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local bar with local Brooklyn people. Not touristy at all. Plus they have board games. One block from the apartment.
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Sharlene's
353 Flatbush AveLocal bar with local Brooklyn people. Not touristy at all. Plus they have board games. One block from the apartment.
Hidden gem! Best nights are Friday’s and Saturday’s. Play pool, bowling, pingpong and is an old school Brooklyn Hangout. Its an underground scene that is very cool and will have a lot of locals there.
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Ocean's 8
308 Flatbush AveHidden gem! Best nights are Friday’s and Saturday’s. Play pool, bowling, pingpong and is an old school Brooklyn Hangout. Its an underground scene that is very cool and will have a lot of locals there.
One of the last free jazz clubs in New York. Live music after 9pm on any given night. Great food and atmosphere.
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Jules Bistro
65 St Marks PlOne of the last free jazz clubs in New York. Live music after 9pm on any given night. Great food and atmosphere.
Fat Cat
75 Christopher StOne of the best Jazz bars in New York City.
Sightseeing
This is the best Bridge to walk at night. The walk is about an hour or less each way. Bring a camera and good walking shoes.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThis is the best Bridge to walk at night. The walk is about an hour or less each way. Bring a camera and good walking shoes.
Walk the whole park from 14th street to 34th street. During the day and evening is equally beautiful and quiet.
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High Line Park
Walk the whole park from 14th street to 34th street. During the day and evening is equally beautiful and quiet.
The most famous bathhouse in nyc. Old school and you could spend a whole day here. Bring a swimsuit and enjoy seven different saunas and an ice cold swimming pool.
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Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StThe most famous bathhouse in nyc. Old school and you could spend a whole day here. Bring a swimsuit and enjoy seven different saunas and an ice cold swimming pool.
Central Park South
Central Park SouthRent a city bike and ride the whole
loop.
18 miles of books. One of the most iconic New York bookstores.
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The Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway18 miles of books. One of the most iconic New York bookstores.
Parks & Nature
Walk the whole loop of the park to get a sense of what Brooklyn looked liked before the city was here. On Saturdays there is a farmers market at the entrance.
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Iphaki yaseProspect
Walk the whole loop of the park to get a sense of what Brooklyn looked liked before the city was here. On Saturdays there is a farmers market at the entrance.
Arts & Culture
Incredible museum within walking distance of the apartment. It’s a recommended donation. You can go for a little as 1 usd per person
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I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyIncredible museum within walking distance of the apartment. It’s a recommended donation. You can go for a little as 1 usd per person
My favorite museum in New York. Get your tickets days before you need to go there.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StMy favorite museum in New York. Get your tickets days before you need to go there.
Insider tip-the entrance fee is recommended. You can see this museum for 1 usd.
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IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th AveInsider tip-the entrance fee is recommended. You can see this museum for 1 usd.
Shopping
Want to load up on designer clothing while in New York? This is by far the best deal in town.
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Century21 Stores
32 Church StWant to load up on designer clothing while in New York? This is by far the best deal in town.
Essentials
The most expensive of grocery stores in the area but very good.
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DNY Natural Land
322 Flatbush AveThe most expensive of grocery stores in the area but very good.
Duane Reade
1517 Cortelyou RdOpen 24 hours a day. You can get most essentials here
This is the most affordable grocery store and only one block from the apartment
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Foodtown of Prospect Heights
632 Vanderbilt AveThis is the most affordable grocery store and only one block from the apartment
This is the closest place to do laundry. They have drop off service-which is pay by the pound or you can wash your own-which is the cheapest. They have free soap on weekdays.
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Miss Bubble Laundromat
1492 5th AveThis is the closest place to do laundry. They have drop off service-which is pay by the pound or you can wash your own-which is the cheapest. They have free soap on weekdays.