Guidebook for Brooklyn

Melissa & Amir
Melissa & Amir
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

This is right down the block. They have amazing coffee, breads, and baked goods!
17 moradores locais recomendam
BAKERIE
252 Albany Ave
17 moradores locais recomendam
This is right down the block. They have amazing coffee, breads, and baked goods!
The legendary Kosher BBQ spot that won NYC's Brisket King competition! Merely a 10-minute walk and you won't find anything else like it!!
25 moradores locais recomendam
Izzy's BBQ Smokehouse
397 Troy Ave
25 moradores locais recomendam
The legendary Kosher BBQ spot that won NYC's Brisket King competition! Merely a 10-minute walk and you won't find anything else like it!!
Kosher artisanal burgers and hand-cut fries, consistently delicious!
35 moradores locais recomendam
Boeuf & Bun
271 Kingston Ave
35 moradores locais recomendam
Kosher artisanal burgers and hand-cut fries, consistently delicious!
A renown neighborhood mainstay for a nice sit-down meal, with an amazing chef and knowledgeable staff.
69 moradores locais recomendam
Basil Pizza & Wine Bar
270 Kingston Ave
69 moradores locais recomendam
A renown neighborhood mainstay for a nice sit-down meal, with an amazing chef and knowledgeable staff.
Soul Food Kitchen has been around more than 20 years, this cash-only takeout counter has been dishing out excellent no-frills Southern fare with a focus on seafood. The smothered turkey wings are a popular option, and there’s real Southern sweet tea to wash it all down. Don’t neglect the sides!
Soulfood Caterers
88a Kingston Ave
Soul Food Kitchen has been around more than 20 years, this cash-only takeout counter has been dishing out excellent no-frills Southern fare with a focus on seafood. The smothered turkey wings are a popular option, and there’s real Southern sweet tea to wash it all down. Don’t neglect the sides!
This French-Senegalese cafe has pastries in the morning, sandwiches and salads at lunch, brunch, and dinner. On Wednesday nights, there’s a three-course prix fixe Senegalese menu. It’s also a solid option for brunch.
156 moradores locais recomendam
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford Ave
156 moradores locais recomendam
This French-Senegalese cafe has pastries in the morning, sandwiches and salads at lunch, brunch, and dinner. On Wednesday nights, there’s a three-course prix fixe Senegalese menu. It’s also a solid option for brunch.
Mexican food in a colorful space at a reasonable price. It’s a mezcal- and tequila-only bar, so go for the house margarita or a cocktail like the cucumber and cilantro “Don Pepino.” Skip the draft margarita.
566 moradores locais recomendam
Chavela's
736 Franklin Ave
566 moradores locais recomendam
Mexican food in a colorful space at a reasonable price. It’s a mezcal- and tequila-only bar, so go for the house margarita or a cocktail like the cucumber and cilantro “Don Pepino.” Skip the draft margarita.
Dessert and cocktail bar Butter & Scotch has rotating seasonal drink themes in a retro diner-decorated space. There are boozy shakes, too, and fancy Jello shots that are deceptively good. On the dessert side, the “Hotline Bling” cake is a chocolatey triumph.
95 moradores locais recomendam
Butter & Scotch
53 Rockaway Avenue
95 moradores locais recomendam
Dessert and cocktail bar Butter & Scotch has rotating seasonal drink themes in a retro diner-decorated space. There are boozy shakes, too, and fancy Jello shots that are deceptively good. On the dessert side, the “Hotline Bling” cake is a chocolatey triumph.
Gloria’s is a greatest-hits album of Trinidadian food. The friendly, low-frills restaurant humbly, and handily, crushes all of the classics.
107 moradores locais recomendam
Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.
107 moradores locais recomendam
Gloria’s is a greatest-hits album of Trinidadian food. The friendly, low-frills restaurant humbly, and handily, crushes all of the classics.
World-famous and can't-miss soul kitchen, the Islands offer unreal jerk chicken, curry vegetables, and so much more.
103 moradores locais recomendam
The Islands
671 Washington Ave
103 moradores locais recomendam
World-famous and can't-miss soul kitchen, the Islands offer unreal jerk chicken, curry vegetables, and so much more.
Need some fresh bagels? This bustling deli offers house-baked bagels, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and more.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Holesome Bagels
333A Kingston Ave
6 moradores locais recomendam
Need some fresh bagels? This bustling deli offers house-baked bagels, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Tasty local sushi shop, now also offering poke-style bowls.
Noribar
326 Kingston Ave
Tasty local sushi shop, now also offering poke-style bowls.
Low-key locale offering sushi & other traditional Japanese entrees both hot & cold, great for delivery!
24 moradores locais recomendam
Sakura Tokyo
604 Nostrand Ave.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Low-key locale offering sushi & other traditional Japanese entrees both hot & cold, great for delivery!

Arts & Culture

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Museu do Brooklyn
200 Eastern Pkwy
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Museu Infantil do Brooklyn
145 Brooklyn Ave
489 moradores locais recomendam
This is the Central branch, largest in Brooklyn, across from the Grand Army Memorial Arch, and Saturday farmers market.
384 moradores locais recomendam
Brooklyn Public Library
384 moradores locais recomendam
This is the Central branch, largest in Brooklyn, across from the Grand Army Memorial Arch, and Saturday farmers market.
A historic site and museum in Brooklyn, Weeksville is one of America's first free black communities during the 19th century. Within this community, the residents established schools, churches and benevolent associations and were active in the abolitionist movement.
73 moradores locais recomendam
Weeksville Heritage Center
158 Buffalo Ave
73 moradores locais recomendam
A historic site and museum in Brooklyn, Weeksville is one of America's first free black communities during the 19th century. Within this community, the residents established schools, churches and benevolent associations and were active in the abolitionist movement.

Parks & Nature

Designed by Olmstead and Vaux (of Central Park fame), this tree-filled oasis is larger than it seems! Bring binoculars, this is a major stop for migratory birds.
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Prospect Park
3418 moradores locais recomendam
Designed by Olmstead and Vaux (of Central Park fame), this tree-filled oasis is larger than it seems! Bring binoculars, this is a major stop for migratory birds.
Founded in 1910, and adjacent to Prospect Park, the 52-acre garden includes many specialty "gardens within the Garden," diverse plant collections, and indoor conservatory with 5 unique climate pavilions.
2030 moradores locais recomendam
Jardim Botânico do Brooklyn
990 Washington Ave
2030 moradores locais recomendam
Founded in 1910, and adjacent to Prospect Park, the 52-acre garden includes many specialty "gardens within the Garden," diverse plant collections, and indoor conservatory with 5 unique climate pavilions.
The local park, 1 block away, adjacent to the Children's Museum with children's playground, sprinklers (in summer), grassy field, skate park, and basketball courts.
86 moradores locais recomendam
Brower Park
Prospect Place
86 moradores locais recomendam
The local park, 1 block away, adjacent to the Children's Museum with children's playground, sprinklers (in summer), grassy field, skate park, and basketball courts.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cool bar in a former garage, wide-ranging beer selection, hosting events like DJs & readings, plus an outdoor space with picnic tables.
437 moradores locais recomendam
Franklin Park
618 St Johns Pl
437 moradores locais recomendam
Cool bar in a former garage, wide-ranging beer selection, hosting events like DJs & readings, plus an outdoor space with picnic tables.
Awesome beer bar that highlights local & regional brews among lots of other craft beers (including canned) accompanied by soft pretzels, with a backyard.
97 moradores locais recomendam
Covenhoven
730 Classon Ave
97 moradores locais recomendam
Awesome beer bar that highlights local & regional brews among lots of other craft beers (including canned) accompanied by soft pretzels, with a backyard.
A diverse food hall with a wide-variety of offerings and events, and family-friendly.
262 moradores locais recomendam
BERG'N
899 Bergen St
262 moradores locais recomendam
A diverse food hall with a wide-variety of offerings and events, and family-friendly.
Caribbean-inspired cocktails like Mai Tais, plus beer & wine, served in a retro, low-key space.
122 moradores locais recomendam
Two Saints
753 Nostrand Ave.
122 moradores locais recomendam
Caribbean-inspired cocktails like Mai Tais, plus beer & wine, served in a retro, low-key space.

Essentials

Local grocery store for all your basic needs.
80 moradores locais recomendam
Fine Fare Supermarket
476 Marcus Garvey Blvd
80 moradores locais recomendam
Local grocery store for all your basic needs.