Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Dino
222 Dekalb AvenueUnique brunch, nice outside patio. Delicious.
Havent' tried it yet but next on the list...very unique Asian influenced food. Can't wait to try it. Nice backyard.
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Martha
184 Dekalb AvenueHavent' tried it yet but next on the list...very unique Asian influenced food. Can't wait to try it. Nice backyard.
Great organic food. Wed nights, $25 prix fix 3 course meal!
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Maison May Dekalb
246 Dekalb AveGreat organic food. Wed nights, $25 prix fix 3 course meal!
Maggie Brown
455 Myrtle AvenueNice local hang, unique, homey vibe.
One of my favorite local coffee shops, great owners, vibe...good food too!
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pillow cafe-lounge
505 Myrtle AveOne of my favorite local coffee shops, great owners, vibe...good food too!
One of my favorite coffee shops in the hood, delicious food and pastries and nice small vibe.
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Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveOne of my favorite coffee shops in the hood, delicious food and pastries and nice small vibe.
Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt Avemiddle eastern food!
Bati Ethiopian Kitchen
1057 Fulton StEthiopian food, worth the walk!
Great bar/restaurant...love to come here after BAM. One of the best calamari salads ever!
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Scopello
63 Lafayette AveGreat bar/restaurant...love to come here after BAM. One of the best calamari salads ever!
Shopping
it's pretty awesome, a short walk and a fun thing to do on the weekends! Only open on Sat from 10-5 and from April -Nov. Rain or shine!
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176 Lafayette Ave
176 Lafayette Avenueit's pretty awesome, a short walk and a fun thing to do on the weekends! Only open on Sat from 10-5 and from April -Nov. Rain or shine!
Essentials
Good organic grocery store, with deli and fresh fish (buy fish on fridays and get 30%). Can be a bit pricey depending on what you get.
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Fresh Fanatic
88 Washington AvenueGood organic grocery store, with deli and fresh fish (buy fish on fridays and get 30%). Can be a bit pricey depending on what you get.
The local bodega which is awesome....lots of organic choices, also lots of cheap fresh fruit/veggies (cheap cuz it's on it way out so must eat it fast).
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Mr. Coco
414 Myrtle AveThe local bodega which is awesome....lots of organic choices, also lots of cheap fresh fruit/veggies (cheap cuz it's on it way out so must eat it fast).
Drinks & Nightlife
Couldn't get much closer than this...great choice of beers, food is good too.
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Putnam's Pub & Cooker
419 Myrtle AveCouldn't get much closer than this...great choice of beers, food is good too.
Everything Else
Dou Yoga
281 Greene Avenice local yoga place.
Move With Grace
431 Myrtle Aveclosest yoga/pilates studio...
Lucky Lotus Yoga & Vegan Cafe
334 Myrtle Avenueawesome yoga spot
Gorgeous park, so close to home....farmers market here on Saturdays.
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Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueGorgeous park, so close to home....farmers market here on Saturdays.
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Dekalb AvenueFarmers market here open on Sats.
BAM has a cinema and great shows, all within a 20 min walk form the house...check out their listings.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM has a cinema and great shows, all within a 20 min walk form the house...check out their listings.