Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Fort Greene outpost of the Lower East Side's Gentleman Farmer. Home to an endearing menu of French-farmhouse cuisine with an impressive selection of affordable wines, it exemplifies all the best qualities of its predecessor but in a larger, brighter space with a subtle speakeasy vibe.
Slide into the leather bench seating illuminated by industrial brass sconces and enjoy amply portioned dishes that marry seasonal ingredients with traditional French cooking. Starters include foie gras torchon with mango chutney ($17), twice-cooked mushroom risotto ($16) and a lustrous venison Carpaccio ($14) that delicately tops a spread of Marsala-red meat with bits of red pepper and goat cheese. Tamer pal
25 locals recommend
Gentleman Farmer
378 Myrtle AveFort Greene outpost of the Lower East Side's Gentleman Farmer. Home to an endearing menu of French-farmhouse cuisine with an impressive selection of affordable wines, it exemplifies all the best qualities of its predecessor but in a larger, brighter space with a subtle speakeasy vibe.
Slide into the leather bench seating illuminated by industrial brass sconces and enjoy amply portioned dishes that marry seasonal ingredients with traditional French cooking. Starters include foie gras torchon with mango chutney ($17), twice-cooked mushroom risotto ($16) and a lustrous venison Carpaccio ($14) that delicately tops a spread of Marsala-red meat with bits of red pepper and goat cheese. Tamer pal
“On the keeper list” in Fort Greene, this BAM-area “favorite” features “delightful” Med plates (including notably “wonderful tapas”) set down in “cozy”, “colorful” digs by an “accommodating” crew; since “everyone in the neighborhood” knows about it, be ready for “bustling” crowds and “long waits”, especially for brunch.
304 locals recommend
Olea
171 Lafayette Ave“On the keeper list” in Fort Greene, this BAM-area “favorite” features “delightful” Med plates (including notably “wonderful tapas”) set down in “cozy”, “colorful” digs by an “accommodating” crew; since “everyone in the neighborhood” knows about it, be ready for “bustling” crowds and “long waits”, especially for brunch.
This solar-powered restaurant does things a little differently: Cuban and Mexican food is ordered at a counter, and taken to picnic tables in an patio strung up with lights and colorful umbrellas. Order a Cuban sandwich, the Mexican street food-inspired elote (cheese-topped corn on the cob), and a few margaritas—you’ll want sit and linger for a true live-like-a-local Brooklyn experience.
248 locals recommend
Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StThis solar-powered restaurant does things a little differently: Cuban and Mexican food is ordered at a counter, and taken to picnic tables in an patio strung up with lights and colorful umbrellas. Order a Cuban sandwich, the Mexican street food-inspired elote (cheese-topped corn on the cob), and a few margaritas—you’ll want sit and linger for a true live-like-a-local Brooklyn experience.
Hipster-friendly American eatery in Fort Greene, spun off from the Williamsburg original. Great decor, lovely bar and always a fun place to eat, meet people, dine with friends.
253 locals recommend
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveHipster-friendly American eatery in Fort Greene, spun off from the Williamsburg original. Great decor, lovely bar and always a fun place to eat, meet people, dine with friends.
Latin American cooking by the Cómodo team in an airy, rustic space with a greenhouselike back room. Great beggie options, delicious cocktails.
92 locals recommend
Colonia Verde
219 Dekalb AveLatin American cooking by the Cómodo team in an airy, rustic space with a greenhouselike back room. Great beggie options, delicious cocktails.
Quaint neighborhood Italian trattoria, serving locally sourced dishes in intimate, rustic environs in renovated 19th century Apothecary. Great wine list · Great dessert · Very Romantic
165 locals recommend
Aita
132 Greene Ave
Quaint neighborhood Italian trattoria, serving locally sourced dishes in intimate, rustic environs in renovated 19th century Apothecary. Great wine list · Great dessert · Very Romantic
Lovely cozy Fort Greene Italian eatery with rustic dishes in former 19th century furrier shop with small private living quarters above. Sidewalk seating & a picket-fenced back patio. Great drinks and great food.
118 locals recommend
Dino
222 Dekalb AvenueLovely cozy Fort Greene Italian eatery with rustic dishes in former 19th century furrier shop with small private living quarters above. Sidewalk seating & a picket-fenced back patio. Great drinks and great food.
French cafe fare & fabulous organic wines offered in a charming, cozy interior with red leather banquettes nestled in across the street from the scenic views of Fort Greene Park in a mid 19th century attic frame cottage which later (1990-1997) became "Spike Lee's Joint", the souvenir store of the Academy award winning director.
56 locals recommend
Café Paulette
1 S Elliott PlFrench cafe fare & fabulous organic wines offered in a charming, cozy interior with red leather banquettes nestled in across the street from the scenic views of Fort Greene Park in a mid 19th century attic frame cottage which later (1990-1997) became "Spike Lee's Joint", the souvenir store of the Academy award winning director.
This small Fort Greene cantina serves delicious Mexican fare and margaritas in a former 19th century carriage house.
53 locals recommend
Pequeña
This small Fort Greene cantina serves delicious Mexican fare and margaritas in a former 19th century carriage house.
Petite late-night Afro-chic eatery located in the middle of the always happening Fulton Avenue nightlife area featuring homestyle Caribbean meals & cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere. This venue was also famous in the early 90s as the gathering place for actors, poets, musicians, visual artists, filmmakers and served as the center for spoken word poetry and alternative music. Artists including Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Saul Williams, Carl Hancock Rux, Nelson George, Chris Rock, Jeffrey Wright, Spike Lee, Rosie Perez and others frequented Brooklyn Moon long before their careers went global. The vibe is still trendy and the cocktails and food are still delicious.
24 locals recommend
Brooklyn Moon Cafe
745 Fulton StPetite late-night Afro-chic eatery located in the middle of the always happening Fulton Avenue nightlife area featuring homestyle Caribbean meals & cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere. This venue was also famous in the early 90s as the gathering place for actors, poets, musicians, visual artists, filmmakers and served as the center for spoken word poetry and alternative music. Artists including Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Saul Williams, Carl Hancock Rux, Nelson George, Chris Rock, Jeffrey Wright, Spike Lee, Rosie Perez and others frequented Brooklyn Moon long before their careers went global. The vibe is still trendy and the cocktails and food are still delicious.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with hills, tennis, soccer fields, bicycle paths, picnic grounds, wildflowers, and an iconic monument to Revolutionary War soldiers.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueBeautiful park with hills, tennis, soccer fields, bicycle paths, picnic grounds, wildflowers, and an iconic monument to Revolutionary War soldiers.
Arts & Culture
19th-century theater encompasses a ballroom for live music; a movie theater; and several stages where one can see live plays, dance and experimental performance works from all over the world.
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St19th-century theater encompasses a ballroom for live music; a movie theater; and several stages where one can see live plays, dance and experimental performance works from all over the world.
Shopping
Buy all your Apple products and take classes with Apple technicians at the new Apple store in downtown Brooklyn. Open 10AM-9PM daily!
39 locals recommend
Apple Downtown Brooklyn
123 Flatbush AveBuy all your Apple products and take classes with Apple technicians at the new Apple store in downtown Brooklyn. Open 10AM-9PM daily!
Atlantic Terminal Mall
The five-floor Atlantic Terminal Mall features major retailers, including Target, Victoria’s Secret, Men’s Wearhouse, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Bath & Body Works, DSW, and Guitar Center, among others.
477 locals recommend
Atlantic Terminal station
Atlantic Terminal Mall
The five-floor Atlantic Terminal Mall features major retailers, including Target, Victoria’s Secret, Men’s Wearhouse, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Bath & Body Works, DSW, and Guitar Center, among others.
Fulton Mall is a pedestrian street and transit mall in Downtown Brooklyn that runs on Fulton Street between Flatbush Avenue and Adams Street. Fulton Mall contains 230 stores as well as dedicated bus lanes. The stores along Fulton Mall includes major retailers such as Macy's, H&M, Gap, GameStop, RadioShack, Payless ShoeSource, Foot Locker, Modell's Sporting Goods, and Finish Line.
136 locals recommend
Fulton Mall
Fulton Mall is a pedestrian street and transit mall in Downtown Brooklyn that runs on Fulton Street between Flatbush Avenue and Adams Street. Fulton Mall contains 230 stores as well as dedicated bus lanes. The stores along Fulton Mall includes major retailers such as Macy's, H&M, Gap, GameStop, RadioShack, Payless ShoeSource, Foot Locker, Modell's Sporting Goods, and Finish Line.
Greenlight Bookstore is an independently owned Bookstore in Brooklyn, selling classic and modern literature, and occasionally, book signings and readings.
170 locals recommend
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StGreenlight Bookstore is an independently owned Bookstore in Brooklyn, selling classic and modern literature, and occasionally, book signings and readings.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market Inc. is an American supermarket chain that specializes in selling organic products.
87 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
292 Ashland PlWhole Foods Market Inc. is an American supermarket chain that specializes in selling organic products.
Getting Around
DeKalb Avenue is a local station shared by the BMT Fourth Avenue Line and the BMT Brighton Line of the New York City Subway, located at the intersection of DeKalb and Flatbush Avenues in Brooklyn. It is served by the Q and R train at all times, the B train on weekdays, and the D and N trains during late nights. During rush hours only, a few W train trips in the peak direction also serve this station. All trains go directly to Manhattan or further into Brooklyn.
19 locals recommend
Dekalb Avenue
Dekalb AvenueDeKalb Avenue is a local station shared by the BMT Fourth Avenue Line and the BMT Brighton Line of the New York City Subway, located at the intersection of DeKalb and Flatbush Avenues in Brooklyn. It is served by the Q and R train at all times, the B train on weekdays, and the D and N trains during late nights. During rush hours only, a few W train trips in the peak direction also serve this station. All trains go directly to Manhattan or further into Brooklyn.
Atlantic Terminal (formerly Flatbush Avenue) is the westernmost stop on the Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) Atlantic Branch, located at Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York City. It is the primary terminal for the Far Rockaway, Hempstead, and West Hempstead Branches. The terminal is located in the City Terminal Zone, the LIRR's Zone 1, and thus part of the CityTicket program. It also hosts public trains including the 2,3,4,5, B, D, N, Q, and R trains, all with routes to Manhattan.
477 locals recommend
Atlantic Terminal station
Atlantic Terminal (formerly Flatbush Avenue) is the westernmost stop on the Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) Atlantic Branch, located at Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York City. It is the primary terminal for the Far Rockaway, Hempstead, and West Hempstead Branches. The terminal is located in the City Terminal Zone, the LIRR's Zone 1, and thus part of the CityTicket program. It also hosts public trains including the 2,3,4,5, B, D, N, Q, and R trains, all with routes to Manhattan.
Entertainment & Activities
Barclays Center, at the crossroads of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues, is the showcase venue for the world’s most thrilling entertainment and sports events.
155 locals recommend
Atlantic Av-Barclays Center station
Barclays Center, at the crossroads of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues, is the showcase venue for the world’s most thrilling entertainment and sports events.