Guidebook for BK Heights
Food scene
Try the Tonkatsu Ramen. The Takoyaki (fried squid balls) is also delicious!
8 residents recomanen
Kogane
76 Henry StTry the Tonkatsu Ramen. The Takoyaki (fried squid balls) is also delicious!
Great Italian restaurant. Most dishes are tasty and generous in size.
39 residents recomanen
Noodle Pudding
38 Henry StGreat Italian restaurant. Most dishes are tasty and generous in size.
American -- try their oyster happy hours! Bartenders do a great job mixing drinks.
29 residents recomanen
Jack the Horse Tavern
American -- try their oyster happy hours! Bartenders do a great job mixing drinks.
Vietnamese restaurant. You can get a quick pho (rice noodle soup, usually beef broth) or bahn mi (meat on baguette with fresh herbs, and pickled carrot/raddish).
90 residents recomanen
Hanco's
134 Smith StVietnamese restaurant. You can get a quick pho (rice noodle soup, usually beef broth) or bahn mi (meat on baguette with fresh herbs, and pickled carrot/raddish).
American restaurant, great atmosphere, seasonal menu and has never disappointed! one of my favorite places to go for a brunch. They have solid drinks and if you ask nicely, they might make you a special, off-menu one :)
101 residents recomanen
Colonie
127 Atlantic AveAmerican restaurant, great atmosphere, seasonal menu and has never disappointed! one of my favorite places to go for a brunch. They have solid drinks and if you ask nicely, they might make you a special, off-menu one :)
I would be embarrassed to know how many times in the past five years I have ordered their Capricciosa -- never gets old!
Pizzas here are only one size and if you may be able to eat one entirely by yourself if you're hungry.
14 residents recomanen
Dellarocco's
214 Hicks StI would be embarrassed to know how many times in the past five years I have ordered their Capricciosa -- never gets old!
Pizzas here are only one size and if you may be able to eat one entirely by yourself if you're hungry.
Probably the best pizza place in the neighborhood (no offense, Dellarocco's and Juliana's fans). I have never been there but to pick up, and I'm pretty sure that the place is relatively small. Anyway, if you have only one chance to try the local pizzas, go with Luzzo's. I love their Capricciosa, and heard that other traditional options are just as good!
17 residents recomanen
Luzzo's BK
145 Atlantic AveProbably the best pizza place in the neighborhood (no offense, Dellarocco's and Juliana's fans). I have never been there but to pick up, and I'm pretty sure that the place is relatively small. Anyway, if you have only one chance to try the local pizzas, go with Luzzo's. I love their Capricciosa, and heard that other traditional options are just as good!
Authentic Italian food, homemade pasta... what could possibly go wrong? You forgot your cash at home and will now have to pay ATM fees. Don't tell me I didn't warn you :)
32 residents recomanen
River Deli
32 Joralemon StAuthentic Italian food, homemade pasta... what could possibly go wrong? You forgot your cash at home and will now have to pay ATM fees. Don't tell me I didn't warn you :)
Essentials
Are you looking to buy some groceries during your stay? There's a gigantic Trader Joe's less than 15min away. I love their variety of cheese, bread, beer and granola. If you want to get nice fruits and vegetables, aim to be there by mid-afternoon.
1296 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
130 Court StAre you looking to buy some groceries during your stay? There's a gigantic Trader Joe's less than 15min away. I love their variety of cheese, bread, beer and granola. If you want to get nice fruits and vegetables, aim to be there by mid-afternoon.
Are you surprising someone with a pie? Or planning to bring dessert to a party? Perhaps you are planning to cook and want the best ingredients? This is a good place for all of that: there's a great selection of fruits, vegetables, cheese and meat. I particularly come here for their salmon, which is always fresh and tasty.
The name of the place is not very visible, but you might recognize it by the fruit stands outside.
12 residents recomanen
Fresh Start Marketplace
180 Montague StAre you surprising someone with a pie? Or planning to bring dessert to a party? Perhaps you are planning to cook and want the best ingredients? This is a good place for all of that: there's a great selection of fruits, vegetables, cheese and meat. I particularly come here for their salmon, which is always fresh and tasty.
The name of the place is not very visible, but you might recognize it by the fruit stands outside.
They are not the most affordable, but are extremely reliable, professional, and the fastest ones in the area to my knowledge. They also do alterations and I have always had a great experience with them.
Best Cleaners
185 Henry StThey are not the most affordable, but are extremely reliable, professional, and the fastest ones in the area to my knowledge. They also do alterations and I have always had a great experience with them.
Sightseeing
Don't miss the chance of enjoying the sunset at the Promenade, which offers spectacular views to the FiDi skyline and Statue of Liberty.
407 residents recomanen
Passeig de Brooklyn Heights
Pierrepont PlaceDon't miss the chance of enjoying the sunset at the Promenade, which offers spectacular views to the FiDi skyline and Statue of Liberty.
58 Joralemon St
60 Joralemon StreetHave you noticed something odd about this building? If not, take a closer look! :)
The park is huge, and there's so much to do! From sand volleyball courts at Pier 6 to kayaking, roller skating at a rink or playing bocce at Pier 2, and everything in between. Please check their website -- they have a great map in there in which you can see all they have to offer, hours and special events.
951 residents recomanen
Parc del Pont de Brooklyn
334 Furman StThe park is huge, and there's so much to do! From sand volleyball courts at Pier 6 to kayaking, roller skating at a rink or playing bocce at Pier 2, and everything in between. Please check their website -- they have a great map in there in which you can see all they have to offer, hours and special events.
Take a look at this gorgeous building, and ask yourself: was it always a multifamily building? If not, what else could it have been?
Once you're done guessing, check out its colorful history by searching for "Herman Behr Mansion" on Wikipedia. :)
82 Pierrepont St
82 Pierrepont StreetTake a look at this gorgeous building, and ask yourself: was it always a multifamily building? If not, what else could it have been?
Once you're done guessing, check out its colorful history by searching for "Herman Behr Mansion" on Wikipedia. :)
If you're lucky, you may stumble upon John Krasinski or Matt Damon on their way in/out -- yep, this is where they live according to tabloids AND public records :P
The Standish - Contemporary Brooklyn Apartments
169 Columbia HeightsIf you're lucky, you may stumble upon John Krasinski or Matt Damon on their way in/out -- yep, this is where they live according to tabloids AND public records :P
I've heard that it's worth the visit: the vintage subway cars being the primary reason, and the shop is suppose to have many original souvenirs.
222 residents recomanen
New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StI've heard that it's worth the visit: the vintage subway cars being the primary reason, and the shop is suppose to have many original souvenirs.
The interior is magnificent, in particular their library. Check out their schedule: oftentimes, there's something going on for free on Fridays!
62 residents recomanen
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont StThe interior is magnificent, in particular their library. Check out their schedule: oftentimes, there's something going on for free on Fridays!