Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
Great used books store with readings, wine/beer, and good company
114 abantu bendawo batusa
Molasses Books
770 Hart StGreat used books store with readings, wine/beer, and good company
Fox & Fawn
222 Varet StGreat vintage store.
Food Scene
Hippest restaurant in the city (just ask Lorde, Beyonce and Jay Z, and Lena Dunham who have all eaten there this summer).
1621 abantu bendawo batusa
Roberta's
261 Moore StHippest restaurant in the city (just ask Lorde, Beyonce and Jay Z, and Lena Dunham who have all eaten there this summer).
Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker AveGreat jazz, great oysters, awesome brunch.
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveFavorite arepas in BK.
The Wheelhouse
165 Wilson AveFor all your grilled cheese needs.
Milk & Pull
181 Irving AveAmazing donuts!
Cafeteria La Mejor
191 Suydam StTo satisfy your cafe con leche and tostada needs.
Great fresh food, especially great when the Roberta's wait is 3 hours.
170 abantu bendawo batusa
Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman StGreat fresh food, especially great when the Roberta's wait is 3 hours.
Funny decor, amazing burgers (best veggie burger ever), whiskey pickles, and really booze-y sangria.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Burger It Up
146 Knickerbocker AveFunny decor, amazing burgers (best veggie burger ever), whiskey pickles, and really booze-y sangria.
Swallow Cafe
49 Bogart StGreat people watching, great coffee.
Boswyck Bagels
Cheap and delish breakfast.
Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StThe one and only.
Tony's Pizza
336 Knickerbocker AveBest greasy slice in BK.
Amazing pasta, authentic Italian, BYOB. Not great for huge groups due to seating style (bar seating) but amazing for a date / a small group.
234 Starr St
234 Starr StreetAmazing pasta, authentic Italian, BYOB. Not great for huge groups due to seating style (bar seating) but amazing for a date / a small group.
AP Cafe
420 Troutman StChic, modern, delicious.
Mesa Azteca
91 Wyckoff AveGreat Mariachi on Friday, amazing food, better margaritas.
Desi Grill
46 Wyckoff AveBest Indian food in the neighborhood.
Dillinger's
146 Evergreen AvenueA beautiful, light filled restaurant with amazing fare.
Everything Else
1/3 mile running loop, great dog park, playground, and other great summertime happenings.
356 abantu bendawo batusa
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker Avenue1/3 mile running loop, great dog park, playground, and other great summertime happenings.
Loom Yoga Bushwick
1087 Flushing AvenueYoga, shops, everything in one area.
One of two within walking distance- fresh juice, breakfast sandwiches, groceries. One stop shop.
38 abantu bendawo batusa
Hi Mango Natural Market
1055 Flushing AveOne of two within walking distance- fresh juice, breakfast sandwiches, groceries. One stop shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman StreetGreat bar with an even better martini.
Cain's Tavern
36 Wilson AvenueGreat neighborhood bar.
Pine Box Rock Shop
12 Grattan StBest bloody mary in the city, dog friendly, all vegan.
Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveDrinx.
Miles
101 Wilson AvenueFavorite neighborhood bar.
Craft beers which you can enjoy on premise or buy and take to go!
143 abantu bendawo batusa
The Sampler Bushwick
234 Starr StCraft beers which you can enjoy on premise or buy and take to go!
Tutu's
25 Bogart StreetA great burger and good bar specials.
211 Knickerbocker Ave
211 Knickerbocker AvenueProsecco on tap, great outdoor space, better juke box.
Essentials
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StHuge, huge supermarket.
Arts & Culture
Radio Bushwick
22 Wyckoff AvenueVenue for shows