Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Cash-only outfit serving wood-fired pies, salads & unique wines in a garagelike space with a patio.
170 abantu bendawo batusa
Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman St Cash-only outfit serving wood-fired pies, salads & unique wines in a garagelike space with a patio.
Bustling outpost provides Ethiopian vegan fare, cocktails & regular events in a low-lit dining room.
285 abantu bendawo batusa
Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing Ave Bustling outpost provides Ethiopian vegan fare, cocktails & regular events in a low-lit dining room.
This modern gastropub with garden seating offers creative drinks & New American grub, plus brunch.
166 abantu bendawo batusa
The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman Street This modern gastropub with garden seating offers creative drinks & New American grub, plus brunch.
This family-run Venezuelan eatery serves arepas, empanadas & exotic juices in a no-frills setting.
262 abantu bendawo batusa
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving Ave This family-run Venezuelan eatery serves arepas, empanadas & exotic juices in a no-frills setting.
* One Michelin Star*
"FARO is a neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn, NY that opened in May 2015. Our focus is on handmade pasta using local grains, and utilizing NY farms and farmers to create delectable, seasonal American dishes. From whole animal butchery to milling whole grains, and utilizing the wood burning oven, our goal is to highlight the best flavors from the best ingredients".
178 abantu bendawo batusa
Faro
436 Jefferson St* One Michelin Star*
"FARO is a neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn, NY that opened in May 2015. Our focus is on handmade pasta using local grains, and utilizing NY farms and farmers to create delectable, seasonal American dishes. From whole animal butchery to milling whole grains, and utilizing the wood burning oven, our goal is to highlight the best flavors from the best ingredients".
Tortilla Factory - Not fancy but the best Mexican food and cheap! Anthony Bourdain shot an episode here. Usually a line but worth the wait.
289 abantu bendawo batusa
Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StTortilla Factory - Not fancy but the best Mexican food and cheap! Anthony Bourdain shot an episode here. Usually a line but worth the wait.
This small, full-service coffee shop serves cocktails & New Orleans-style Southern fare at night.
196 abantu bendawo batusa
Heavy Woods
50 Wyckoff AveThis small, full-service coffee shop serves cocktails & New Orleans-style Southern fare at night.
Relaxed, family-run joint offering a creative spin on Mexican classics, plus sangria & cocktails.
46 abantu bendawo batusa
Amaranto
887 Hart StRelaxed, family-run joint offering a creative spin on Mexican classics, plus sangria & cocktails.
Down-home joint serving updated Southern eats & cocktails till late in rustic digs with a patio.
172 abantu bendawo batusa
Montana's Trail House
445 Troutman Street Down-home joint serving updated Southern eats & cocktails till late in rustic digs with a patio.
Modern French bistro serving up classic fare in a chic, vintagey space with a garden.
276 abantu bendawo batusa
Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker Ave Modern French bistro serving up classic fare in a chic, vintagey space with a garden.
Warm setting for Colombian-European dinners with Basque accents, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
94 abantu bendawo batusa
Maite
159 Central Ave Warm setting for Colombian-European dinners with Basque accents, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
Place with a beachy vibe for oysters, grilled fish & other seafood, plus frozen drinks & DJs.
168 abantu bendawo batusa
Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff Ave Place with a beachy vibe for oysters, grilled fish & other seafood, plus frozen drinks & DJs.
Trendy, popular destination featuring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, plus a takeout area.
1621 abantu bendawo batusa
Roberta's
261 Moore St Trendy, popular destination featuring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, plus a takeout area.
Modern coffeehouse serving artisanal java & locally made donuts, plus sandwiches & baked goods.
139 abantu bendawo batusa
Milk & Pull
181 Irving Ave Modern coffeehouse serving artisanal java & locally made donuts, plus sandwiches & baked goods.
Petite neighborhood place offering coffee, pre-made sandwiches & vegan baked goods.
130 abantu bendawo batusa
Wyckoff Starr Coffee Shop
30 Wyckoff Ave Petite neighborhood place offering coffee, pre-made sandwiches & vegan baked goods.
Hip, cozy cafe with craft coffees, gourmet sandwiches & pastries, plus free Wi-Fi & a garden patio.
124 abantu bendawo batusa
Kávé Espresso Bar
119 Knickerbocker Ave Hip, cozy cafe with craft coffees, gourmet sandwiches & pastries, plus free Wi-Fi & a garden patio.
Neighborhood, brick shop featuring house-roasted espresso drinks in a bright, comfortable setting.
460 abantu bendawo batusa
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham Ave Neighborhood, brick shop featuring house-roasted espresso drinks in a bright, comfortable setting.
An airy white cafe with skylights, offering hot & iced coffee, pastries & savory bites.
145 abantu bendawo batusa
AP Cafe
420 Troutman StAn airy white cafe with skylights, offering hot & iced coffee, pastries & savory bites.
"Join us for a unique dining experience that captures the rustic revelry of Basque cider house culture. Enjoy cider-catching, communal seating, and 5 family-style courses, where your bread is your plate and your neighbor becomes a new friend at the end of the night!"
28 abantu bendawo batusa
Brooklyn Cider House
1100 Flushing Ave"Join us for a unique dining experience that captures the rustic revelry of Basque cider house culture. Enjoy cider-catching, communal seating, and 5 family-style courses, where your bread is your plate and your neighbor becomes a new friend at the end of the night!"
Snug, colorful cafe tucked into House of Yes performance space offering casual Middle Eastern grub.
53 abantu bendawo batusa
Queen of Falafel
247 Wyckoff AveSnug, colorful cafe tucked into House of Yes performance space offering casual Middle Eastern grub.
Cash-only Japanese venue serving small plates, sushi & many vegetarian options at communal tables.
412 abantu bendawo batusa
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StCash-only Japanese venue serving small plates, sushi & many vegetarian options at communal tables.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic cocktails & small plates are served in a laid-back lounge with chandeliers, sofas & a patio.
108 abantu bendawo batusa
Lot 45 Bushwick
411 Troutman St Classic cocktails & small plates are served in a laid-back lounge with chandeliers, sofas & a patio.
Best Moscow Mules! A tattooed crew runs this corner bar serving draft beers & Mason-jar cocktails to a local crowd.
264 abantu bendawo batusa
Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveBest Moscow Mules! A tattooed crew runs this corner bar serving draft beers & Mason-jar cocktails to a local crowd.
KCBC is the first brick-and-mortar brewery to operate in the neighborhood in more than 40 years.
68 abantu bendawo batusa
Kings County Brewers Collective
381 Troutman StKCBC is the first brick-and-mortar brewery to operate in the neighborhood in more than 40 years.
Movie theater showing recent classics, plus a restaurant & bar serving American fare & cocktails.
274 abantu bendawo batusa
Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart StMovie theater showing recent classics, plus a restaurant & bar serving American fare & cocktails.
Elsewhere is a live music venue, nightclub & arts space in Brooklyn built to celebrate creativity and instigate multi-disciplinary experimentation.
77 abantu bendawo batusa
Elsewhere
599 Johnson AveElsewhere is a live music venue, nightclub & arts space in Brooklyn built to celebrate creativity and instigate multi-disciplinary experimentation.
Funky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.
552 abantu bendawo batusa
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueFunky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.
Parks & Nature
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueEssentials
Hana Natural
24 Wyckoff Ave24 Hour Grocery Store
Hana Wine & Liquor
28 Wyckoff AveWyckoff Heights Medical Center
374 Stockholm StSpecialty grocery & butcher shop offering pastured beef, imported cheeses & craft beer.
70 abantu bendawo batusa
Foster Sundry
215 Knickerbocker AveSpecialty grocery & butcher shop offering pastured beef, imported cheeses & craft beer.
Bushwick Food Cooperative
Shopping
Worship
117 Wilson AveCute little shop for vintage finds.
Used bookstore & cafe where patrons can barter volumes for coffee, beer or more books.
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Molasses Books
770 Hart StUsed bookstore & cafe where patrons can barter volumes for coffee, beer or more books.
Hip, cozy store featuring a curated selection of vintage clothing & accessories, plus local art.
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COLLECTIONS
16 Wilson AveHip, cozy store featuring a curated selection of vintage clothing & accessories, plus local art.
Retro consignment boutique featuring high-end, designer apparel & accessories, plus shoes & jewelry.
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Chess and the Sphinx
252 Knickerbocker AveRetro consignment boutique featuring high-end, designer apparel & accessories, plus shoes & jewelry.
Cozy storefront record shop offering an eclectic mix of new & used LPs, plus comics & funky art.
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Vinyl Fantasy
194 Knickerbocker AveCozy storefront record shop offering an eclectic mix of new & used LPs, plus comics & funky art.
The Rack Shack
17 Thames StCompact, chic store focusing on ladies' lingerie as well as fashion-forward sneakers.
Urban shop with new, gently used & vintage women's clothing, shoes & accessories, plus unique gifts.
78 abantu bendawo batusa
Friends NYC
56 Bogart StUrban shop with new, gently used & vintage women's clothing, shoes & accessories, plus unique gifts.