Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveIf you love barbecue, you must eat here.
Daily Press Coffee
505 Franklin AveReally good, strong coffee.
Atlas Cafe
116 Havemeyer StDecent coffee. Better snacks.
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StPositively yummy Venezuelan food.
La Superior
295 Berry StMy favorite Mexican resto in NYC. Order the Taramind margarita.
Udon + sake + the best gyoza I've never tasted. Also awesome, friendly wait staff.
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Samurai Mama
205 Grand StUdon + sake + the best gyoza I've never tasted. Also awesome, friendly wait staff.
Motorino Pizzeria
139 BroadwayThe pizza does not disappoint. Ever.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveThe most wonderful place for Mediterranean food. Never disappoints.
Egg
109 N 3rd StWonderful brunch -- but the wait can be long.
Drinks & Nightlife
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StFlamenco, live music, great cocktails.
Rye
247 South 1st StreetRight next store. Try the $5 burger happy hour.
Jackbar
143 Havemeyer StPinball!
Banter Bar
132 Havemeyer StGood neighborhood bar -- friendly staff.
Union Pool
484 Union AveMost popular bar in the neighborhood.
The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveLovely back yard + a pool table.
Extra Fancy
Consistently good bar + seafood restaurant (claims! oysters!)
Dive-y bar with excellent frozen cocktails + incredible fried chicken sandwich. Very much a packed-out party with DJ on the weekends.
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The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveDive-y bar with excellent frozen cocktails + incredible fried chicken sandwich. Very much a packed-out party with DJ on the weekends.
Dram
The cocktails are always great here. Feels a lil fancy.
Everything Else
Nini's Wine Cellar
Wine! What's not to love.
Lodge
318 Grand StreetHot spot for brunch and dinner.
Joinery
Beautiful gifts and garments.
Full Circle Bar
318 Grand StSkee-ball!
Spuyten Duyvil
359 Metropolitan AveTons of beer on tap. Too many to count.
Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveDid someone say "compost cookie?"
Saltie
378 Metropolitan AvenueBest sandwiches.
Go here for plants, gifts, inspiration, and other things that smell amazing.
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skinnyskinny
Go here for plants, gifts, inspiration, and other things that smell amazing.
Fun, friendly, non-overwhelming vintage clothing store (women's only).
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Rabbits vintage fashion
120 Havemeyer StFun, friendly, non-overwhelming vintage clothing store (women's only).
Woodhul Wine Bar
644 Driggs AveSmall, friendly, low-key wine bar.
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StFree swimming. What's not to love?
Arts & Culture
This place is a bowling alley, a bar, a music venue, and a restaurant -- all rolled into one. Order the fried chicken.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveThis place is a bowling alley, a bar, a music venue, and a restaurant -- all rolled into one. Order the fried chicken.
Movies and dinner -- rolled into one. Tickets sell out fast, so get there early or order online.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovies and dinner -- rolled into one. Tickets sell out fast, so get there early or order online.
I love bowling here -- there's a great bar and the whole place feels very old-school.
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The Gutter
200 N 14th StI love bowling here -- there's a great bar and the whole place feels very old-school.
Cameo Gallery
93 North 6th StreetGo here to see live music. It's a cool space.
Glasslands Gallery
289 Kent AvenueAnother cool indie music venue.