Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Truly a neighborhood place. Osamu-san, the legendary sushi chef, has abeen a fixture in the neighborhood for over 20 years. The staff is absolutely wonderful, the sushi is fantastic, and the atmosphere of the space is really cool
60 locals recommend
Geido
331 Flatbush AveTruly a neighborhood place. Osamu-san, the legendary sushi chef, has abeen a fixture in the neighborhood for over 20 years. The staff is absolutely wonderful, the sushi is fantastic, and the atmosphere of the space is really cool
American comfort food, such as chicken & waffles,
mac 'n cheese...but also a great Kale salad....Great cocktails & brunch.
268 locals recommend
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StAmerican comfort food, such as chicken & waffles,
mac 'n cheese...but also a great Kale salad....Great cocktails & brunch.
Ramen bowls & Asian-accented appetizers, plus beer & sake, are served at this hip, cash-only eatery.
283 locals recommend
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveRamen bowls & Asian-accented appetizers, plus beer & sake, are served at this hip, cash-only eatery.
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince StCakes, cupcakes and cookies oh my!!!
ICE CREAM!!!! (technically frozen custard)
What ever you want to call it, it will blow your mind
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveICE CREAM!!!! (technically frozen custard)
What ever you want to call it, it will blow your mind
Brooklyn's Homeslice Pizza
567 Vanderbilt AveGood old fashioned Brooklyn pizza!
So delicious.
Whole Foods Market 365
292 Ashland PlPho & tacos with Vietnamese twist in a comfy, relaxed setting.
15 locals recommend
5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi
52 5th Ave Pho & tacos with Vietnamese twist in a comfy, relaxed setting.
Northern Italian mainstay with an intimate, old-world-inspired dining room & an attached wine bar.
205 locals recommend
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveNorthern Italian mainstay with an intimate, old-world-inspired dining room & an attached wine bar.
Quiet, upscale bar/lounge offering meticulously mixed cocktails & bites like cheeses & charcuterie.
62 locals recommend
Blueprint
196 5th AveQuiet, upscale bar/lounge offering meticulously mixed cocktails & bites like cheeses & charcuterie.
Sofreh
75 St Marks AveDelicious! Listed in the Michelin Guide. Great service. Amazing food.
Maya Taqueria
637 Vanderbilt AveYummy! Simple and good food.
Farm Fresh produce.
Pick up a snack on your to walk in the park!
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueFarm Fresh produce.
Pick up a snack on your to walk in the park!
Shopping
Beacon's Closet Park Slope
92 5th AveThrifting the night away!
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveThrifting the night away (deux)
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WRestaurant + Movie Theater = Nirvana
July - August
Great Music outdoors in Prospect Park.
15 minute walk
www.bricartsmedia.org/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival
113 locals recommend
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestJuly - August
Great Music outdoors in Prospect Park.
15 minute walk
www.bricartsmedia.org/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
https://www.bam.org/
World Class music, theater, dance, film
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Avehttps://www.bam.org/
World Class music, theater, dance, film
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyParks & Nature
Great for long rambling walks. Picnics. Music at the Band Shell during the summer. Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Great for long rambling walks. Picnics. Music at the Band Shell during the summer. Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveBrooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveSightseeing
Great views of the Manhattan skyline. Take a walk along promenade and then over the Brooklyn Bridge.
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceGreat views of the Manhattan skyline. Take a walk along promenade and then over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWalk across the East River.
Great Views!