Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Butter & Scotch
53 Rockaway AvenueDelicious cocktails and desserts by amazing women!
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveProbably my fave all-season bar in the Franklin Ave area.
Can't beat this place as far as convenience goes: It's right at the end of the street! Best cocktails on Nostrand. Can get crowded and loud Friday and Saturday nights.
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King Tai
1095 Bergen StCan't beat this place as far as convenience goes: It's right at the end of the street! Best cocktails on Nostrand. Can get crowded and loud Friday and Saturday nights.
Very cool southwestern vibe with excellent DJs and a big outside patio.
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Doris
1088 Fulton StVery cool southwestern vibe with excellent DJs and a big outside patio.
This is a bar/music venue that has fun dance parties and DJs in the back room. Great mix of people.
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Friends and Lovers
641 Classon AveThis is a bar/music venue that has fun dance parties and DJs in the back room. Great mix of people.
Very trendy and popular bar in Ditmas Park that can make you any cocktail you'd dream up.
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Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdVery trendy and popular bar in Ditmas Park that can make you any cocktail you'd dream up.
I haven't checked this out yet, but it has an over-the-top gimmick with its drink menu. Worth checking out if you're in the area.
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Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveI haven't checked this out yet, but it has an over-the-top gimmick with its drink menu. Worth checking out if you're in the area.
Food Scene
My favorite place in walking distance for a glass of wine or romantic dinner.
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Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveMy favorite place in walking distance for a glass of wine or romantic dinner.
Scrumptious! So thrilled they opened a new location within walking distance of my apartment. Vegan and raw options; delicious organic smoothies, wraps, salads, gluten-free items, etc.
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Meme's Healthy Nibbles
707 Nostrand Ave.Scrumptious! So thrilled they opened a new location within walking distance of my apartment. Vegan and raw options; delicious organic smoothies, wraps, salads, gluten-free items, etc.
Best coffee in the neighborhood and DELICIOUS food, including tamales. It's great for breakfast or lunch. I often work there with my laptop; it's a cafe vibe kind of place. Super busy during brunch on weekends (and breakfast on weekdays sometimes).
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Colina Cuervo
759 Nostrand Ave.Best coffee in the neighborhood and DELICIOUS food, including tamales. It's great for breakfast or lunch. I often work there with my laptop; it's a cafe vibe kind of place. Super busy during brunch on weekends (and breakfast on weekdays sometimes).
They do sushi in a cup. It sounds gimmicky, but I am telling you the rice is out of this world (get the flax seed). The fish is also fresh and the rolls are creative. Vegan options there too. Not awesome as a dine-in place. Get it delivered or take-out.
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Silver Rice
638 Park PlThey do sushi in a cup. It sounds gimmicky, but I am telling you the rice is out of this world (get the flax seed). The fish is also fresh and the rolls are creative. Vegan options there too. Not awesome as a dine-in place. Get it delivered or take-out.
Great Mexican food. Decent brunch. Fun energetic vibe. Not the best drinks.
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveGreat Mexican food. Decent brunch. Fun energetic vibe. Not the best drinks.
Best coffee on Franklin (better than Colina even). Quaint and friendly little spot.
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Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveBest coffee on Franklin (better than Colina even). Quaint and friendly little spot.
Peppas Jerk Chicken
791 Prospect PlYUM.
Amazing pie. Big enough space where you can sit and chill, read a newspaper, work on your laptop. Etc.
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Pels Pie Co.
446 Rogers AveAmazing pie. Big enough space where you can sit and chill, read a newspaper, work on your laptop. Etc.
Neapolitan pizza. Very lively evening scene and good bartenders.
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveNeapolitan pizza. Very lively evening scene and good bartenders.
Gen
659 Washington AveBest traditional sushi spot in the neighborhood. Great for couples.
Parks & Nature
Iphaki yaseProspect
Botanic Garden station
Arts & Culture
I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyFive Myles
558 St Johns PlShopping
Art, interesting trinkets, incense, tea, sunglasses, used/new clothing: it's a lovely place to browse.
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Marche Rue Dix
1453 Bedford AveArt, interesting trinkets, incense, tea, sunglasses, used/new clothing: it's a lovely place to browse.
Martine's Dream Shop
681 Nostrand Ave.African textiles and jewelry.
Essentials
Great selection of liquor and wine in a boutique space.
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Simple Syrup Wine and Spirits
810 Nostrand Ave.Great selection of liquor and wine in a boutique space.