Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great neighborhood restaurant with a pub-like atmosphere and amazing yet affordable food
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Alchemy
56 5th AveGreat neighborhood restaurant with a pub-like atmosphere and amazing yet affordable food
Great neighborhood restaurant with an amazing beer selection and super-fresh Aussie/Brit pub food.
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Sheep Station
149 4th AveGreat neighborhood restaurant with an amazing beer selection and super-fresh Aussie/Brit pub food.
Restaurant serving all organic local fare, perfect for a special fancy dinner to celebrate your last night in Park Slope
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Rose Water
787 Union StRestaurant serving all organic local fare, perfect for a special fancy dinner to celebrate your last night in Park Slope
Gourmet pizza oven that sells pizza by the slice, a must-try. My brother's favorite pizza in all of NYC
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South Brooklyn Pizza
122 1st Ave.Gourmet pizza oven that sells pizza by the slice, a must-try. My brother's favorite pizza in all of NYC
Don't leave Brooklyn without having weekend brunch at Miriam! Amazing Israeli/Middle Eastern fare, always a long line though
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Miriam
79 5th AveDon't leave Brooklyn without having weekend brunch at Miriam! Amazing Israeli/Middle Eastern fare, always a long line though
Gorilla Coffee
Some people say this is the best coffee in all of Brooklyn!
Great new Korean restaurant with very cool ambiance and great food, nice place to get a very nice dinner.
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Insa
328 Douglass StGreat new Korean restaurant with very cool ambiance and great food, nice place to get a very nice dinner.
Pickle Shack
67 35th StRestaurant with a lot more than just pickles! Really good.
Littleneck
288 3rd AveDelicious upscale fish shack-style restaurant
The PINES
284 3rd AveNice restaurant, a little pricey but good food
Rucola
190 Dean StMy favorite restaurant in Brooklyn. The crudo is delicious!
If you're vegan, definitely check this place out! The vegan macaroni and cheese is *amazing* but they also have healthier food.
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M.O.B
525 Atlantic AvenueIf you're vegan, definitely check this place out! The vegan macaroni and cheese is *amazing* but they also have healthier food.
This restaurant is a bit pricey, especially since the portions are kind of small, but if you like vegan and raw foods it's really great for lunch.
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Sun In Bloom
460 Bergen StreetThis restaurant is a bit pricey, especially since the portions are kind of small, but if you like vegan and raw foods it's really great for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar for relaxing and having a drink -- massive imported beer menu, free popcorn, and a nice backyard in warmer months
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Fourth Avenue Pub
76 4th AveGreat bar for relaxing and having a drink -- massive imported beer menu, free popcorn, and a nice backyard in warmer months
Threes Brewing
333 Douglass StGreat brewery with a rotating chef menu and a fun backyard.
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StCool bar where you can play shuffleboard
Lavender Lake Bar
53 Carroll StFun bar with a good scene and a big backyard
Strong Rope Brewery
574 President StI haven't been to this bar yet but have read good things
Essentials
Sip Fine Wine
67 5th AveMy neighborhood wine shop, amazing selection
Key Food
200 Malcolm X BlvdHuge grocery store two blocks from my house
Shopping
Famous NYC used clothing store, right on my corner! Fashion stylists regularly sell samples here, so you can find everything from amazing vintage dresses to designer items, all under $40
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Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StFamous NYC used clothing store, right on my corner! Fashion stylists regularly sell samples here, so you can find everything from amazing vintage dresses to designer items, all under $40
Everything Else
Happy Cleaners
68 4th AveGreat place to get your dry cleaning done if you need it