Guidebook for Brooklyn

Erika
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Great French Senegalese spot - usually a little quieter than places on Franklin Avenue.
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Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford Ave
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Great French Senegalese spot - usually a little quieter than places on Franklin Avenue.
NYC bagels baked on site!
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Bagel Pub
287 9th St
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NYC bagels baked on site!
Great Mexican take-out (no real seating there).
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El Barrio Burritos
796A Franklin Ave
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Great Mexican take-out (no real seating there).
Some of the city's best Mexican food, and delicious drinks.
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Chavela's
736 Franklin Ave
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Some of the city's best Mexican food, and delicious drinks.
When you want something a little higher end, but with a city vibe.
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Mayfield
688 Franklin Ave
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When you want something a little higher end, but with a city vibe.
When you want to feel like you're in Baltimore...
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The Crabby Shack
613 Franklin Ave
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When you want to feel like you're in Baltimore...
Solid Thai, to eat in or take out.
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Sweet Basil
670 Franklin Ave
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Solid Thai, to eat in or take out.
Great brick oven pizza.
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin Ave
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Great brick oven pizza.
Great home-made Italian food.
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Cent'Anni
742 Franklin Ave
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Great home-made Italian food.
Probably my favorite neighborhood restaurant - the chef and owner takes care of everyone, and there is a lovely back garden open in warm weather.
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Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill Ave
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Probably my favorite neighborhood restaurant - the chef and owner takes care of everyone, and there is a lovely back garden open in warm weather.
Open 24/7, for breakfast at any hour of the day!
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Neptune Diner II
699 Classon Ave
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Open 24/7, for breakfast at any hour of the day!
Classic NYC diner - get there early on the weekends if you don't want to wait for a table!
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Tom’s
782 Washington Ave
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Classic NYC diner - get there early on the weekends if you don't want to wait for a table!
For wine lovers...
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BKW by Brooklyn Winery
747 Franklin Avenue
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For wine lovers...
Great West Indian spot.
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Island Cz Cafe
743 Franklin Ave
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Great West Indian spot.
Hopping spot, great creole food.
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Catfish
1433 Bedford Ave
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Hopping spot, great creole food.
Sushi!!
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Silver Rice
638 Park Pl
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Sushi!!
Local beer hall, with various food options.
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BERG'N
899 Bergen St
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Local beer hall, with various food options.
Solid Indian food.
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Pearl
738 Franklin Ave
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Solid Indian food.
Great small-batch/home-made ice cream - worth the walk!
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt Ave
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Great small-batch/home-made ice cream - worth the walk!
One of Brooklyn's hottest spots!
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Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt Ave
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One of Brooklyn's hottest spots!
A casual spot with lots of vegetarian options.
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Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln Pl
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A casual spot with lots of vegetarian options.
A great spot for a special night out.
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James
605 Carlton Ave
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A great spot for a special night out.
A cute spot with fresh-made pastries and baguettes - some indoor and (when the weather permits) outdoor seating.
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Little Zelda
728 Franklin Ave
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A cute spot with fresh-made pastries and baguettes - some indoor and (when the weather permits) outdoor seating.
A twist on classic Italian fare.
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Aita Trattoria
798A Franklin Ave
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A twist on classic Italian fare.
Just a short walk from BAM, Junior's is where people from all over Brooklyn intersect. Oh, and they have the world's BEST cheesecake!
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Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
386 Flatbush Ave Ext
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Just a short walk from BAM, Junior's is where people from all over Brooklyn intersect. Oh, and they have the world's BEST cheesecake!
A newer addition to the neighborhood, for a special night out.
Arden
A newer addition to the neighborhood, for a special night out.
We go here every Friday! Great pizza, it’s all to-go but usually they have some tables set up outside.
Crown Heights Pizza
We go here every Friday! Great pizza, it’s all to-go but usually they have some tables set up outside.
Super good ice cream (with some crazy flavors!) made on-site, whoopie pies and donut sundaes. The closest of the local ice cream options. Inside and outside seating.
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The Social
816 Washington Ave
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Super good ice cream (with some crazy flavors!) made on-site, whoopie pies and donut sundaes. The closest of the local ice cream options. Inside and outside seating.
Another great nearby ice cream spot, we are definitely spoiled!
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Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill Ave
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Another great nearby ice cream spot, we are definitely spoiled!
Fantastic tacos - they have a small but varied menu. The weekend breakfast tacos are AMAZING. I also highly recommend the margaritas!
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Gueros
605 Prospect Pl
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Fantastic tacos - they have a small but varied menu. The weekend breakfast tacos are AMAZING. I also highly recommend the margaritas!
Nice weekend brunch spot.
Viaroma Restaurant
Nice weekend brunch spot.
Good fusion Asian, I recommend the dumplings!
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MISC
758 Franklin Ave
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Good fusion Asian, I recommend the dumplings!
Good coffee, a nice place to hang for a while and work or chat.
Crown Heights Cafe
Good coffee, a nice place to hang for a while and work or chat.
At the corner of Franklin and Eastern Parkway Monday-Saturday mornings - David has the best coffee and bakes things all morning right in his truck!
Frenchy's Food Truck
333 Eastern Parkway
At the corner of Franklin and Eastern Parkway Monday-Saturday mornings - David has the best coffee and bakes things all morning right in his truck!

Arts & Culture

Amazing art and great exhibits. The first Saturday of every month they are open late and admission is free, and they always have a great program of films, music and dancing - people from all over Brooklyn will be there!
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
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Amazing art and great exhibits. The first Saturday of every month they are open late and admission is free, and they always have a great program of films, music and dancing - people from all over Brooklyn will be there!
One stop away on the train - they have films, theater, music, almost anything you'd want for a great night out. Most Fridays and Saturdays they host BAM Cafe, featuring free music with amazing artists.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave
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One stop away on the train - they have films, theater, music, almost anything you'd want for a great night out. Most Fridays and Saturdays they host BAM Cafe, featuring free music with amazing artists.
Fun for kids of all ages!
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Museo de los Niños de Brooklyn
145 Brooklyn Ave
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Fun for kids of all ages!
A cool local art space with rotating exhibits/events.
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Five Myles
558 St Johns Pl
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A cool local art space with rotating exhibits/events.

Parks & Nature

A beautiful spot all times of the year.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
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A beautiful spot all times of the year.
Great for picnicking, running, visiting the zoo, roller/ice skating (depending on the season) or taking a boat out on the lake.
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Prospect Park
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Great for picnicking, running, visiting the zoo, roller/ice skating (depending on the season) or taking a boat out on the lake.
Unparalleled views of downtown Manhattan, and lots of fun stuff to do.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St
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Unparalleled views of downtown Manhattan, and lots of fun stuff to do.
Roller skating in warm weather and ice skating in cold weather - they have rentals for both! Nearby you can also find bikes to rent to explore Prospect Park.
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LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East Dr
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Roller skating in warm weather and ice skating in cold weather - they have rentals for both! Nearby you can also find bikes to rent to explore Prospect Park.

Drinks & Nightlife

A cool late night spot.
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Drink
768 Franklin Ave
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A cool late night spot.
In addition to being a fun bar/beer hall, they host literary events once a month.
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Franklin Park
618 St Johns Pl
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In addition to being a fun bar/beer hall, they host literary events once a month.
Another cool local spot.
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The Crown Inn
724 Franklin Ave
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Another cool local spot.

Sightseeing

A must do for first-time visitors to New York is walking across the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
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A must do for first-time visitors to New York is walking across the Brooklyn Bridge.
A free alternative to the many tour boats around the city, amazing views of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
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Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island Ferry
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A free alternative to the many tour boats around the city, amazing views of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
In the summer, there is no better place to see the craziness of Brooklyn! You can people-watch on the boardwalk, visit the aquarium, head to the beach, ride the iconic Cyclone, and take in a baseball game all in one day.
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Coney Island
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In the summer, there is no better place to see the craziness of Brooklyn! You can people-watch on the boardwalk, visit the aquarium, head to the beach, ride the iconic Cyclone, and take in a baseball game all in one day.

Essentials

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Capital One Bank
341 Eastern Pkwy
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Local family-owned business.
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Bob & Betty's Food Market
805 Franklin Ave
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Local family-owned business.
Where you can get all your essentials 24/7.
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Nam's Fruit Market
769 Franklin Ave
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Where you can get all your essentials 24/7.
Lovely neighborhood wine shop.
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Wino(t)
796 Franklin Ave
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Lovely neighborhood wine shop.
Bring your laundry in or drop it off and have it done for you!
Express laundromat
Bring your laundry in or drop it off and have it done for you!

Entertainment & Activities

$18/class, or $25 for unlimited classes for a week, if you want to get your practice in while away. And they have a bookstore right next door!
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Jewel City Yoga
730 Franklin Ave
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$18/class, or $25 for unlimited classes for a week, if you want to get your practice in while away. And they have a bookstore right next door!