Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Cash-only outfit serving wood-fired pies, salads & unique wines in a garagelike space with a patio.
170 residents recomanen
Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman St
170 residents recomanen
Cash-only outfit serving wood-fired pies, salads & unique wines in a garagelike space with a patio.
Bustling outpost provides Ethiopian vegan fare, cocktails & regular events in a low-lit dining room.
285 residents recomanen
Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing Ave
285 residents recomanen
Bustling outpost provides Ethiopian vegan fare, cocktails & regular events in a low-lit dining room.
This modern gastropub with garden seating offers creative drinks & New American grub, plus brunch.
166 residents recomanen
The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman Street
166 residents recomanen
This modern gastropub with garden seating offers creative drinks & New American grub, plus brunch.
This family-run Venezuelan eatery serves arepas, empanadas & exotic juices in a no-frills setting.
262 residents recomanen
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving Ave
262 residents recomanen
This family-run Venezuelan eatery serves arepas, empanadas & exotic juices in a no-frills setting.
* One Michelin Star* "FARO is a neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn, NY that opened in May 2015. Our focus is on handmade pasta using local grains, and utilizing NY farms and farmers to create delectable, seasonal American dishes. From whole animal butchery to milling whole grains, and utilizing the wood burning oven, our goal is to highlight the best flavors from the best ingredients".
178 residents recomanen
Faro
436 Jefferson St
178 residents recomanen
* One Michelin Star* "FARO is a neighborhood restaurant in Brooklyn, NY that opened in May 2015. Our focus is on handmade pasta using local grains, and utilizing NY farms and farmers to create delectable, seasonal American dishes. From whole animal butchery to milling whole grains, and utilizing the wood burning oven, our goal is to highlight the best flavors from the best ingredients".
Tortilla Factory - Not fancy but the best Mexican food and cheap! Anthony Bourdain shot an episode here. Usually a line but worth the wait.
289 residents recomanen
Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr St
289 residents recomanen
Tortilla Factory - Not fancy but the best Mexican food and cheap! Anthony Bourdain shot an episode here. Usually a line but worth the wait.
This small, full-service coffee shop serves cocktails & New Orleans-style Southern fare at night.
196 residents recomanen
Heavy Woods
50 Wyckoff Ave
196 residents recomanen
This small, full-service coffee shop serves cocktails & New Orleans-style Southern fare at night.
Relaxed, family-run joint offering a creative spin on Mexican classics, plus sangria & cocktails.
46 residents recomanen
Amaranto
887 Hart St
46 residents recomanen
Relaxed, family-run joint offering a creative spin on Mexican classics, plus sangria & cocktails.
Down-home joint serving updated Southern eats & cocktails till late in rustic digs with a patio.
172 residents recomanen
Montana's Trail House
445 Troutman Street
172 residents recomanen
Down-home joint serving updated Southern eats & cocktails till late in rustic digs with a patio.
Modern French bistro serving up classic fare in a chic, vintagey space with a garden.
276 residents recomanen
Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker Ave
276 residents recomanen
Modern French bistro serving up classic fare in a chic, vintagey space with a garden.
Warm setting for Colombian-European dinners with Basque accents, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
94 residents recomanen
Maite
159 Central Ave
94 residents recomanen
Warm setting for Colombian-European dinners with Basque accents, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
Place with a beachy vibe for oysters, grilled fish & other seafood, plus frozen drinks & DJs.
168 residents recomanen
Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff Ave
168 residents recomanen
Place with a beachy vibe for oysters, grilled fish & other seafood, plus frozen drinks & DJs.
Trendy, popular destination featuring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, plus a takeout area.
1621 residents recomanen
Roberta's
261 Moore St
1621 residents recomanen
Trendy, popular destination featuring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, plus a takeout area.
Modern coffeehouse serving artisanal java & locally made donuts, plus sandwiches & baked goods.
139 residents recomanen
Milk & Pull
181 Irving Ave
139 residents recomanen
Modern coffeehouse serving artisanal java & locally made donuts, plus sandwiches & baked goods.
Petite neighborhood place offering coffee, pre-made sandwiches & vegan baked goods.
130 residents recomanen
Wyckoff Starr Coffee Shop
30 Wyckoff Ave
130 residents recomanen
Petite neighborhood place offering coffee, pre-made sandwiches & vegan baked goods.
Hip, cozy cafe with craft coffees, gourmet sandwiches & pastries, plus free Wi-Fi & a garden patio.
124 residents recomanen
Kávé Espresso Bar
119 Knickerbocker Ave
124 residents recomanen
Hip, cozy cafe with craft coffees, gourmet sandwiches & pastries, plus free Wi-Fi & a garden patio.
Neighborhood, brick shop featuring house-roasted espresso drinks in a bright, comfortable setting.
460 residents recomanen
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham Ave
460 residents recomanen
Neighborhood, brick shop featuring house-roasted espresso drinks in a bright, comfortable setting.
An airy white cafe with skylights, offering hot & iced coffee, pastries & savory bites.
145 residents recomanen
AP Cafe
420 Troutman St
145 residents recomanen
An airy white cafe with skylights, offering hot & iced coffee, pastries & savory bites.
"Join us for a unique dining experience that captures the rustic revelry of Basque cider house culture. Enjoy cider-catching, communal seating, and 5 family-style courses, where your bread is your plate and your neighbor becomes a new friend at the end of the night!"
28 residents recomanen
Brooklyn Cider House
1100 Flushing Ave
28 residents recomanen
"Join us for a unique dining experience that captures the rustic revelry of Basque cider house culture. Enjoy cider-catching, communal seating, and 5 family-style courses, where your bread is your plate and your neighbor becomes a new friend at the end of the night!"
Snug, colorful cafe tucked into House of Yes performance space offering casual Middle Eastern grub.
53 residents recomanen
Queen of Falafel
247 Wyckoff Ave
53 residents recomanen
Snug, colorful cafe tucked into House of Yes performance space offering casual Middle Eastern grub.
Cash-only Japanese venue serving small plates, sushi & many vegetarian options at communal tables.
412 residents recomanen
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart St
412 residents recomanen
Cash-only Japanese venue serving small plates, sushi & many vegetarian options at communal tables.

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic cocktails & small plates are served in a laid-back lounge with chandeliers, sofas & a patio.
108 residents recomanen
Lot 45 Bushwick
411 Troutman St
108 residents recomanen
Classic cocktails & small plates are served in a laid-back lounge with chandeliers, sofas & a patio.
Best Moscow Mules! A tattooed crew runs this corner bar serving draft beers & Mason-jar cocktails to a local crowd.
264 residents recomanen
Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas Ave
264 residents recomanen
Best Moscow Mules! A tattooed crew runs this corner bar serving draft beers & Mason-jar cocktails to a local crowd.
KCBC is the first brick-and-mortar brewery to operate in the neighborhood in more than 40 years.
68 residents recomanen
Kings County Brewers Collective
381 Troutman St
68 residents recomanen
KCBC is the first brick-and-mortar brewery to operate in the neighborhood in more than 40 years.
Movie theater showing recent classics, plus a restaurant & bar serving American fare & cocktails.
274 residents recomanen
Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart St
274 residents recomanen
Movie theater showing recent classics, plus a restaurant & bar serving American fare & cocktails.
Elsewhere is a live music venue, nightclub & arts space in Brooklyn built to celebrate creativity and instigate multi-disciplinary experimentation.
77 residents recomanen
Elsewhere
599 Johnson Ave
77 residents recomanen
Elsewhere is a live music venue, nightclub & arts space in Brooklyn built to celebrate creativity and instigate multi-disciplinary experimentation.
Funky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.
552 residents recomanen
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff Avenue
552 residents recomanen
Funky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.

Parks & Nature

356 residents recomanen
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker Avenue
356 residents recomanen

Essentials

24 Hour Grocery Store
203 residents recomanen
Hana Natural
24 Wyckoff Ave
203 residents recomanen
24 Hour Grocery Store
26 residents recomanen
Hana Wine & Liquor
28 Wyckoff Ave
26 residents recomanen
34 residents recomanen
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
374 Stockholm St
34 residents recomanen
Specialty grocery & butcher shop offering pastured beef, imported cheeses & craft beer.
70 residents recomanen
Foster Sundry
215 Knickerbocker Ave
70 residents recomanen
Specialty grocery & butcher shop offering pastured beef, imported cheeses & craft beer.
33 residents recomanen
Bushwick Food Cooperative
33 residents recomanen

Shopping

Cute little shop for vintage finds.
50 residents recomanen
Worship
117 Wilson Ave
50 residents recomanen
Cute little shop for vintage finds.
Used bookstore & cafe where patrons can barter volumes for coffee, beer or more books.
114 residents recomanen
Molasses Books
770 Hart St
114 residents recomanen
Used bookstore & cafe where patrons can barter volumes for coffee, beer or more books.
Hip, cozy store featuring a curated selection of vintage clothing & accessories, plus local art.
21 residents recomanen
COLLECTIONS
16 Wilson Ave
21 residents recomanen
Hip, cozy store featuring a curated selection of vintage clothing & accessories, plus local art.
Retro consignment boutique featuring high-end, designer apparel & accessories, plus shoes & jewelry.
30 residents recomanen
Chess and the Sphinx
252 Knickerbocker Ave
30 residents recomanen
Retro consignment boutique featuring high-end, designer apparel & accessories, plus shoes & jewelry.
Cozy storefront record shop offering an eclectic mix of new & used LPs, plus comics & funky art.
24 residents recomanen
Vinyl Fantasy
194 Knickerbocker Ave
24 residents recomanen
Cozy storefront record shop offering an eclectic mix of new & used LPs, plus comics & funky art.
Compact, chic store focusing on ladies' lingerie as well as fashion-forward sneakers.
The Rack Shack
17 Thames St
Compact, chic store focusing on ladies' lingerie as well as fashion-forward sneakers.
Urban shop with new, gently used & vintage women's clothing, shoes & accessories, plus unique gifts.
78 residents recomanen
Friends NYC
56 Bogart St
78 residents recomanen
Urban shop with new, gently used & vintage women's clothing, shoes & accessories, plus unique gifts.