Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdBohemian, delicious, coffee, brunch, wifi
Milk And Honey Cafe
1119 Newkirk AveSandwiches, salads, cozy, casual
Hot Bagels and Bialys
1909 Avenue UClassic Brooklyn bagels. Yum!
Mitoushi
1221 Quentin RdLocal casual sushi spot. Cheap rolls ~$3.
TETE-A-TETE
2601 E 14th StGreat for tea, pastries, brunch, lounge atmosphere (evening), not too expensive.
Farm to table, seasonal menu, charming back yard, absolutely delicious, a tad pricey
229 residents recomanen
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdFarm to table, seasonal menu, charming back yard, absolutely delicious, a tad pricey
Turkish food, great for brunch, has a lounge vibe, good for late night.
17 residents recomanen
Opera Cafe Lounge
2255 Emmons AveTurkish food, great for brunch, has a lounge vibe, good for late night.
Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdCoffee shop
Coffee Mob
1602 Newkirk AveSmall coffee shop
Taci's Beyti
Delicious Turkish restaurant, Zagat rated
Vito's Bakery & Grocery
1916 Avenue UClassic bakery
Essentials
Kings Highway Library
2115 Kings HwyLocal library branch
Lucille Roberts- Kings Highway
925 Kings HwyWomen only gym, cheap
Very nice Russian food and specialty store, with a cafe.
8 residents recomanen
Cherry Hill Gourmet Inc
1901 Emmons AveVery nice Russian food and specialty store, with a cafe.
Domino Supermarket
1824 Kings HwyRussian specialty food and grocery
Turkish specialty shop breads, sweets, dairy, meat, dried fruit, nuts, freshly brewed coffee.
Kings Gourmet Foods
1508 Kings HwyTurkish specialty shop breads, sweets, dairy, meat, dried fruit, nuts, freshly brewed coffee.
Eric's Health Food Shoppe
508 Brighton Beach AveDelicious juice bar and organic healthy food near the beach
Very good Russian store with fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, desserts, bread, meat, fish, etc.
7 residents recomanen
Netcost Market
2339 65th StVery good Russian store with fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, desserts, bread, meat, fish, etc.
Portokali Gourmet Market
1509 Sheepshead Bay RdTurkish and Russian food, also carries organic food
Forces of Nature
1608 Sheepshead Bay RdNatural products
Sightseeing
Brighton Beach
Beach, Boardwalk, Russian food.
Entertainment & Activities
Historical amusement park at Coney Island. Great for cheap skee ball and home of the famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster and Nathan's fast food chain (and 4th of July hot dog eating contest).
128 residents recomanen
Luna Park, Coney Island
1000 Surf AveHistorical amusement park at Coney Island. Great for cheap skee ball and home of the famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster and Nathan's fast food chain (and 4th of July hot dog eating contest).
Arts & Culture
Theatre, Dance and Movie Theatre!!! Sign up for NYC ID to get free 1 yr memberships to cultural venues in NY and 1/2 off movie tickets at BAM.
859 residents recomanen
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveTheatre, Dance and Movie Theatre!!! Sign up for NYC ID to get free 1 yr memberships to cultural venues in NY and 1/2 off movie tickets at BAM.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cats Restaurant
2027 Emmons AveBar, lounge, sometimes there's live music, sometimes trivia night, etc.
Sycamore Flower Shop and Bar.
Whiskey bar, casual night spot with a back yard.
244 residents recomanen
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdSycamore Flower Shop and Bar.
Whiskey bar, casual night spot with a back yard.
Bar Chord
1008 Cortelyou RdChill bar with a backyard.
Shopping
Enzyme Shoe Lab
1309 Kings HwyShoes and accessories.