Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StGreat coffee
Bagelsmith
566 Lorimer StReally good, fresh bagels made on site
Kellogg's Diner
518 Metropolitan AveDecent Mexican take-out / delivery...
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveOMG the best BBQ in the city...
Really good Mexican food and you can eat outside in their backyard garden.Often has great live entertainment also...
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Santos Anne
366 Union AveReally good Mexican food and you can eat outside in their backyard garden.Often has great live entertainment also...
Le Barricou
533 Grand StVery good and not too expensive French food
Forcella
485 Lorimer StAmazing brick oven pizza
Taco Chulo
318 Grand StAmazing Mexican food and cool ambiance.
M Noodle Shop
549 Metropolitan AvenueReally good noodle shop...delivers or eat in
Super cheap, really good, old-school Chinese for fast delivery. Takes credit cards, gives you free soda.
(718) 963-3533
Fortune Place
286 BroadwaySuper cheap, really good, old-school Chinese for fast delivery. Takes credit cards, gives you free soda.
(718) 963-3533
Sal's Pizzería
544 Lorimer StTypical NY style pizza. Delivers
The West Brooklyn
379 Union AveGood food, great local hangout..
We all know Starbucks...While I urge guests to go to Gimme Coffee, (corner of Lorimer & Powers -1/2 a block away) for a more indie experience & art in your foam, some people are loyal to Starbucks.
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Starbucks
405-409 Union AveWe all know Starbucks...While I urge guests to go to Gimme Coffee, (corner of Lorimer & Powers -1/2 a block away) for a more indie experience & art in your foam, some people are loyal to Starbucks.
Will be well worth getting on the subway (only a few stops on the L) to hit the mecca of hipster pizza. It really is all it's cracked up to be.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StWill be well worth getting on the subway (only a few stops on the L) to hit the mecca of hipster pizza. It really is all it's cracked up to be.
Great ramen restaurant... don't be put off by the fact there is little to no signage, its on the corner of Devoe and Lorimer.
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Suzume
545 Lorimer StGreat ramen restaurant... don't be put off by the fact there is little to no signage, its on the corner of Devoe and Lorimer.
Bibber & Bell Wine and Spirits
418 Union AveLovely wine neighborhood wine shop
Drinks & Nightlife
Barcade
388 Union AveFun bar with tons of 70's arcade games
Zona Rosa
571 Lorimer StReally good Mexican food and super great atmosphere. Check it out.
Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand StCosy spot...
Essentials
Old school grocery store but with a surprising amount of organic foods
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Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StOld school grocery store but with a surprising amount of organic foods
Open 24/7/365 and has lots of organic stuff, deli and the basics.
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Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveOpen 24/7/365 and has lots of organic stuff, deli and the basics.
Amazing selection of cheese as well as gourmet groceries, local organic produce and sandwiches.
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Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StAmazing selection of cheese as well as gourmet groceries, local organic produce and sandwiches.
Primp & Polish (on Grand Street, Northside)
189 Grand StGotta keep that mani in top shape...
Everything Else
all around hardware store and garden supplies AND they have an on-site pet pig...check it out
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Crest Hardware & Urban Garden Center
558 Metropolitan Aveall around hardware store and garden supplies AND they have an on-site pet pig...check it out
On-line grocer, delivers the next day. Excellent produce, meat, groceries, well priced, plenty of organic options.
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Fresh Direct
3820 Review AveOn-line grocer, delivers the next day. Excellent produce, meat, groceries, well priced, plenty of organic options.
www.freshdirect.com
www.menupages.com is a great resource with user reviews for restaurants (eat in or delivery).
Another option is www.seamlessweb.com
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City Winery
155 Varick Stwww.menupages.com is a great resource with user reviews for restaurants (eat in or delivery).
Another option is www.seamlessweb.com
Parks & Nature
My favorite urban hike... and you end up in the lower east side of Manhattan; Katz's for lunch, Laboratorio del Gelato for dessert.
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Williamsburg-broen
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathMy favorite urban hike... and you end up in the lower east side of Manhattan; Katz's for lunch, Laboratorio del Gelato for dessert.
The best urban hike in Manhattan...and shopping and eating mecca at the lower end of the HighLine...
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High Line Park
The best urban hike in Manhattan...and shopping and eating mecca at the lower end of the HighLine...
Arts & Culture
Amazing, interactive historical tours through real, reconstructed tenements and the lives of their inhabitants. Super interesting for all ages. Fun gift shop. Go to Pete's Pies afterwards.
Buy tickets in advance, though, as this is generally sold out if you just show up.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StAmazing, interactive historical tours through real, reconstructed tenements and the lives of their inhabitants. Super interesting for all ages. Fun gift shop. Go to Pete's Pies afterwards.
Buy tickets in advance, though, as this is generally sold out if you just show up.