Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StSit at the very top for Statue of Liberty views.
Fort Defiance
347 Van Brunt StBrunch, or Tiki cocktail night.
Baked
359 Van Brunt StSweets, and coffee.
Destination key lime pie by my favorite park.
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Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies
185 Van Dyke StDestination key lime pie by my favorite park.
Rita
293 Van Brunt StBreakfast is fab.
Pizza Moto
338 Hamilton AveUnder the highway, incredible pies!
Grindhaus
275 Van Brunt StFab, locals joint.
Cantine
126 Union StreetGreat coffee and light meals.
Ferdinando's Focacceria
151 Union StreetAbsolute classic red sauce joint.
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetHigh end delicious thai food.
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StAbsolute fave for italian small plates.
Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StBRUNCH
Court Street Grocers Hero Shop
116 Sullivan StTerrible coffee, great sandwiches!
Bar Bruno
520 Henry StReasonable prices, small plates, and nice atmosphere.
Excellent coffee on the way to the F train subway.
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Maglia Rosa NYC - Union Street
97 Union StExcellent coffee on the way to the F train subway.
Flying Lobster
144 Union StFree Jazz on Saturday nights. Lovely atmosphere in winter.
Prime Meats
465 Court StNight atmosphere and bar snacks.
LuAnne's Wild Ginger
380 Broome StBest vegan asian!
Super cheap and good eats right on Atlantic Ave's main shopping zone.
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Bedouin Tent
405 Atlantic AveSuper cheap and good eats right on Atlantic Ave's main shopping zone.
Sam's
598 Grand ConcourseAnother classic NY italian red sauce joint.
Swallow Cafe
49 Bogart St
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveEthnic deli and dry goods institution.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Red Hook Winery
175 Van Dyke StreetEnjoy a tasting on the pier.
Sunny's
253 Conover StHot toddy, folk bluegrass, a neighborhood institution.
Seaborne
228 Van Brunt StGorgeous cocktails in a speakeasy vibe.
Van Brunt Stillhouse
6 Bay StThe Long Island Bar
110 Atlantic AveGood small plates and beautiful atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
Artists in residence, beautiful garden, free party second sunday of every month.
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Pioneer Works
159 Pioneer StArtists in residence, beautiful garden, free party second sunday of every month.
Shopping
Record Shop
360 Van Brunt StSoul records etc. Locals vibe.
Beautifully curated jewels and arts and crafts pieces from the past.
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Erie Basin
388 Van Brunt StBeautifully curated jewels and arts and crafts pieces from the past.
Widow Jane Distillery
218 Conover StLocal gin, chocolate, etc.
Brooklyn makers of clothing, jewellery and home goods. A great spot to pick up NY gifts. Check opening hours.
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I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn makers of clothing, jewellery and home goods. A great spot to pick up NY gifts. Check opening hours.
Shen Beauty
138 Court StNatural curated beauty, lots of local brands.
Kaight
382 Atlantic AveEthical/eco clothing.