Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great Japanese restaurant owned by an old friend. Open for lunch and dinner. Consistenly delicious and authentic.
Menu: http://www.genbrooklyn.com/menu/
95 locals recommend
Gen
659 Washington AveGreat Japanese restaurant owned by an old friend. Open for lunch and dinner. Consistenly delicious and authentic.
Menu: http://www.genbrooklyn.com/menu/
Cute little restaurant selling healthy selection of 'onigiri' (Japanese rice balls), owned by a friend of ours as well.
http://riceandmisonyc.com/
Rice & Miso
134 Nevins StreetCute little restaurant selling healthy selection of 'onigiri' (Japanese rice balls), owned by a friend of ours as well.
http://riceandmisonyc.com/
Italian restaurant, open for dinner during the week and brunch/lunch over the weekend.
http://faun.nyc/
31 locals recommend
Faun
606 Vanderbilt AveItalian restaurant, open for dinner during the week and brunch/lunch over the weekend.
http://faun.nyc/
AMAZING Greek tavern at really good prices. They do not accept reservations so head down on the early side to ensure you get a table.
Review here: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/dining/hungry-city-kikis-greek-tavern-in-chinatown.html?mcubz=2
320 locals recommend
Kiki's
130 Division StreetAMAZING Greek tavern at really good prices. They do not accept reservations so head down on the early side to ensure you get a table.
Review here: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/22/dining/hungry-city-kikis-greek-tavern-in-chinatown.html?mcubz=2
Another Japanese spot, but this one is great for ramen. Ask them for the cold ramen option which is like a ramen 'salad—perfect for blazing summer days in the city.
https://www.samuraipapabk.com/location/lafayette/#lunch
201 locals recommend
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveAnother Japanese spot, but this one is great for ramen. Ask them for the cold ramen option which is like a ramen 'salad—perfect for blazing summer days in the city.
https://www.samuraipapabk.com/location/lafayette/#lunch
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveBrooklyn's finest!
One of our favorites for brunch if you're in the Clinton Hill neighborhood.
http://www.aitarestaurant.com/
165 locals recommend
Aita
132 Greene AveOne of our favorites for brunch if you're in the Clinton Hill neighborhood.
http://www.aitarestaurant.com/
Top notch restaurant which requires some weeks in advance booking. Highly recommended.
http://www.olmstednyc.com/food-and-drink
124 locals recommend
Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveTop notch restaurant which requires some weeks in advance booking. Highly recommended.
http://www.olmstednyc.com/food-and-drink
Great pizza and great atmosphere located in the thriving area of Crown Heights.
https://www.barboncinopizza.com/
523 locals recommend
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveGreat pizza and great atmosphere located in the thriving area of Crown Heights.
https://www.barboncinopizza.com/
An Choi
85 Orchard StCool Vietnamese restaurant
http://anchoinyc.com/
Great Mexican, no frills, straight-up, and delicious!
http://lasuperiornyc.com/
206 locals recommend
La Superior
295 Berry StGreat Mexican, no frills, straight-up, and delicious!
http://lasuperiornyc.com/
There are one too many cupcake shops in NY but we're so glad that this one landed in our neighborhood.
http://www.littlecupcakebakeshop.com/
93 locals recommend
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince StThere are one too many cupcake shops in NY but we're so glad that this one landed in our neighborhood.
http://www.littlecupcakebakeshop.com/
Our go-to patisserie for breakfast croissants
https://www.benysdelice.com/
68 locals recommend
Beny's Delice
903 Fulton StOur go-to patisserie for breakfast croissants
https://www.benysdelice.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome cocktails in a cozy, tres-Brooklyn atmosphere. It gets busy to seating may be tough. But definitely one of the best bars in the neighborhood. They also have a smoker-friendly outdoor space.
http://www.weatherupnyc.com/
234 locals recommend
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveAwesome cocktails in a cozy, tres-Brooklyn atmosphere. It gets busy to seating may be tough. But definitely one of the best bars in the neighborhood. They also have a smoker-friendly outdoor space.
http://www.weatherupnyc.com/
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyA short ride on the Q train, Industry City is in the rapidly changing Sunset Park area of Brooklyn and features everything from a food court to shopping—also home to new breed of product and industrial designers in Brooklyn.
https://industrycity.com/amenities/
108 locals recommend
Industry City
220 36th StA short ride on the Q train, Industry City is in the rapidly changing Sunset Park area of Brooklyn and features everything from a food court to shopping—also home to new breed of product and industrial designers in Brooklyn.
https://industrycity.com/amenities/
Don't forget to have a cocktail at the rooftop! Great exhibition on Rei Kawakubo on now.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveDon't forget to have a cocktail at the rooftop! Great exhibition on Rei Kawakubo on now.
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetGreat exhibition by Herzog de Meuron and Ai Wei Wei called Hansel and Gretel on until August 6th. Buy your tickets in advance.
http://www.armoryonpark.org/programs_events/detail/hansel_gretel
27 locals recommend
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park AveGreat exhibition by Herzog de Meuron and Ai Wei Wei called Hansel and Gretel on until August 6th. Buy your tickets in advance.
http://www.armoryonpark.org/programs_events/detail/hansel_gretel
Essentials
Basic and great 24-7 grocery store—they have fresh produce and a great selection of organics. The also have juice bar which we frequent a lot, especially in the summer.
66 locals recommend
Mr. Melon
975 Fulton StBasic and great 24-7 grocery store—they have fresh produce and a great selection of organics. The also have juice bar which we frequent a lot, especially in the summer.
Leon & Son Wine and Spirits
995 Fulton StOlivino
905 Fulton StUpmarket grocery store with an incredible selection of meats, fish, veggies in the Fort Greene area.
http://www.greenegrape.com/
214 locals recommend
Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StUpmarket grocery store with an incredible selection of meats, fish, veggies in the Fort Greene area.
http://www.greenegrape.com/
The closest doctor that's open until 8 PM for any emergencies.
288 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Telephone. (718) 656-1290
Estimated wait: 4 mins
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat and Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
7 locals recommend
CityMD Prospect Heights Urgent Care - Brooklyn
288 Flatbush AveThe closest doctor that's open until 8 PM for any emergencies.
288 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Telephone. (718) 656-1290
Estimated wait: 4 mins
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat and Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveOne of the best ways to experience the west side—repurposed train line that now offers an experience that is distinctly New York. A good time to visit the Whitney Museum at the same time.
http://www.thehighline.org/visit
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
One of the best ways to experience the west side—repurposed train line that now offers an experience that is distinctly New York. A good time to visit the Whitney Museum at the same time.
http://www.thehighline.org/visit
Sightseeing
Walk up and down the waterfront from Carroll Gardens to Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO. There are lots of restaurants and sport activities to get into.
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StWalk up and down the waterfront from Carroll Gardens to Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO. There are lots of restaurants and sport activities to get into.
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/
A cute little neighborhood to walk around. They have the Brooklyn Flea Market on Sundays where you can find vintage furniture and clothes, housewares, and a snapshot of the thriving Brooklyn street food scene.
http://brooklynflea.com/markets/dumbo-2/
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StA cute little neighborhood to walk around. They have the Brooklyn Flea Market on Sundays where you can find vintage furniture and clothes, housewares, and a snapshot of the thriving Brooklyn street food scene.
http://brooklynflea.com/markets/dumbo-2/
Pick up your Brooklyn Nets memorabilia if so desired, there's a store located at the Center, designed by Shop Architecture and co-owned by Jay-Z. Venue for performances and sporting events.
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AvePick up your Brooklyn Nets memorabilia if so desired, there's a store located at the Center, designed by Shop Architecture and co-owned by Jay-Z. Venue for performances and sporting events.
Getting Around
Clinton-Washington Avenues Station
Atlantic Terminal station