Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Camila's Cafe
358 Columbia StIt's right across the street - 'functional' coffee
Maglia Rosa NYC - Union Street
97 Union StAlso a bike shop!
The Black Flamingo
281 Van Brunt StRita
293 Van Brunt StDelicious! Great ambiance!
Great Coffee, and a good place to read a book and see some local folks!
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Baked
359 Van Brunt StGreat Coffee, and a good place to read a book and see some local folks!
Maybe the best classic sandwich in Brooklyn - a hidden secret.
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Defonte's Sandwich Shop
379 Columbia StreetMaybe the best classic sandwich in Brooklyn - a hidden secret.
Fort Defiance
347 Van Brunt StJust delicious. Great cocktails.
The only sandwich shop that can give Defense's a run for their money. Less classic deli style, more eclectic ingredients.
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Court Street Grocers Hero Shop
116 Sullivan StThe only sandwich shop that can give Defense's a run for their money. Less classic deli style, more eclectic ingredients.
The Good Fork
391 Van Brunt StA foodie destination.
Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt StPlan for long lines!
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StLobster! Need I say more?
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StGreat views of the Verrazano Bridge and sunset.
A specialty market! Great spices, pickles, olives, homemade spicy hummus, coffee, and more.
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Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveA specialty market! Great spices, pickles, olives, homemade spicy hummus, coffee, and more.
A old neighborhood staple. Arguably the best sit-down pizza in Brooklyn. Get ready to wait for a table.
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Lucali
575 Henry StA old neighborhood staple. Arguably the best sit-down pizza in Brooklyn. Get ready to wait for a table.
Shopping
Record Shop
360 Van Brunt StRecords! A Barber! A must-visit.
Sightseeing
Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier
Coffey StreetA great view of the Statue of Liberty.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live Blue grass jam on Saturday nights, and live music most other nights. A local staple.
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Sunny's
253 Conover StLive Blue grass jam on Saturday nights, and live music most other nights. A local staple.
Henry Public
329 Henry StQuaint and charming - worth the trip.
A low key bar with lots of space, decent food, and some board games.
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Abilene Bar
442 Court StA low key bar with lots of space, decent food, and some board games.
Parks & Nature
The trail starts at the Tesla dealership in Red Hook and goes all the way to Dumbo. A great walk!
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I-Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StThe trail starts at the Tesla dealership in Red Hook and goes all the way to Dumbo. A great walk!
Arts & Culture
Pioneer Works
159 Pioneer StA wonderful art gallery! Go!
Essentials
Gourmet Fresh
439 Court StFor all the staples - and on the way to/from the subway.
A huge grocery store, and cafe/patio in the back. It also has a parking lot.
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Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StA huge grocery store, and cafe/patio in the back. It also has a parking lot.
Red Hook Laundry cleaners
Pickup/Drop off service available, as well as self-wash.