Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Little Skips
941 Willoughby AveGreat coffee shop for working or lunch
Roberta's
261 Moore StBest pizza! Maybe in the world? Definitely in New York.
My favorite taco and Mexican place. Will not disappoint, like so many have.
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Taqueria Cocoyoc
211 Wyckoff AveMy favorite taco and Mexican place. Will not disappoint, like so many have.
Same owners as Henry's Wine and Spirits. They have a great wine and cocktail list with healthy eating options.
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Sunrise/Sunset
351 Evergreen AveSame owners as Henry's Wine and Spirits. They have a great wine and cocktail list with healthy eating options.
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetThe best Thai street food, from Portland.
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StFantastic Italian.
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StSan Francisco coffee in Brooklyn
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueA Classic NY staple in DUMBO.
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StFantastic sushi
Great for happy hour after the MoMa. Tucked inside a hotel and behind a Momofuku Milk Bar.
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Má Pêche
15 W 56th StGreat for happy hour after the MoMa. Tucked inside a hotel and behind a Momofuku Milk Bar.
Best steak I have ever had. Also hear the burger is great too, but only served at lunch. Make a reservation!
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayBest steak I have ever had. Also hear the burger is great too, but only served at lunch. Make a reservation!
Mile End Deli
97a Bond StGreat NY foods, a must have.
Great NY Noodletown
28 BoweryGet the ginger scallion sauce on everything!
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StOldest Dim Sum restaurant in Chinatown.
Pho Grand
277C Grand StFor pho on a cold day.
Bunker Vietnamese
99 Scott AveAmazing vietnamese off the beaten path.
Cafe Colette
79 Berry StWell designed touches and excellent food.
Bouchon
10 Columbus CircleThe Thomas Keller Napa Valley bakery and restaurant in New York.
Tacos Grand Central
711 2nd AveAuthentic mexican in midtown!
Everything Else
Henry's Wine & Spirit
69 Central AveFantastic wine and spirits store.
Bank of America Financial Center
781 Eastern PkwyFor cash!
Commune at KRASI
185 Roebling StJapanese style salon.
Greenpoint station
My favorite non-tourist/tourist activity.
Snap Laundromat, Inc
1248 Myrtle AveLaundry right next door. Drop it off early for 3 hour turn around.
Great gym and public programming with speakers and lectures.
92Y May Center for Health, Fitness & Sport
1395 Lexington AveGreat gym and public programming with speakers and lectures.
Greenhouse Holistic
218 N 7th StYoga and massage treatment
Grab a drink on their roof deck or eat a fantastic meal downstairs at Reynard.
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveGrab a drink on their roof deck or eat a fantastic meal downstairs at Reynard.
Essentials
Mr. Kiwi's
957 BroadwayHealthy grocery with juice bar
Fine Fare Supermarkets of Myrtle Ave.
1305 Myrtle AveGreat for essentials and craft beer.
Hana Natural
24 Wyckoff AveGreat grocery store with exceptional sandwich counter.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Johnson's
369 Troutman StGrab a drink in their covered out door patio.
The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveArt deco bar with cocktails and snacks. Cash only!
My favorite Brooklyn bar. Great outdoor patio with ping-pong. Grilled cheese sandwiches!
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Doris
1088 Fulton StMy favorite Brooklyn bar. Great outdoor patio with ping-pong. Grilled cheese sandwiches!
Honky tonk bar with live music on the weekends, and strong drinks.
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Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan AveHonky tonk bar with live music on the weekends, and strong drinks.
Richlane
595 Union AveGreat wine on tap.
Tandem
236 Troutman StreetClassic Bushwick staple with food.
Birdy's
1215 Myrtle AveNew bar with Midwestern vibes and pinball.
169 Bar
169 E BroadwayGreat to grab a drink with friends. They also have a small menu.
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StSister bar to Cafe Collete. Cocktails and seafood menu.
The Monster
80 Grove StreetGay piano bar with blended margaritas. Sometimes song breaks out.
Arts & Culture
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StFor movies and film festivals
Shopping
Opening Ceremony
High end fashion.
Steven Alan
140 10th AveExcellent mens and women's wear.