Food Scene
This cozy neighborhood wine bar also has a fabulous brunch.
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Julia's Beer and Wine Bar
818 Woodward AveThis cozy neighborhood wine bar also has a fabulous brunch.
Scene-y spot to grab a coffee on your way in or out of the L train.
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Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveScene-y spot to grab a coffee on your way in or out of the L train.
Out of all the amazing taquerias in town, this is our favorite. Also, margaritas!
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Taqueria Kermes
66-36 Fresh Pond RdOut of all the amazing taquerias in town, this is our favorite. Also, margaritas!
Norma's Corner Shoppe
59-02 Catalpa AveCharming place for a breakfast sandwich.
Buttah
377 Onderdonk AveThe absolute best pastries in town. Fresh baked.
Where to buy fresh bread. (Skip the pastries.)
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Grimaldi Bakery Corporation
21-01 Menahan StWhere to buy fresh bread. (Skip the pastries.)
Parks & Nature
This little park just around the corner from us offers a lovely mix of friendly people — and the best place in our neighborhood to watch the sunset over the Manhattan skyline.
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Grover Cleveland Playground
361 Grandview AveThis little park just around the corner from us offers a lovely mix of friendly people — and the best place in our neighborhood to watch the sunset over the Manhattan skyline.
Shopping
More than a bookstore, this lefty-artsy cafe/secondhand books spot is great for people watching, hanging out, reading the newspaper, etc.
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Topos Bookstore Cafe
788 Woodward AveMore than a bookstore, this lefty-artsy cafe/secondhand books spot is great for people watching, hanging out, reading the newspaper, etc.
This is where to buy your fancy meat, cheese, sandwich, coffee, olive oil...
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Foster Sundry
215 Knickerbocker AveThis is where to buy your fancy meat, cheese, sandwich, coffee, olive oil...
Essentials
Pick up the basics here. (Also conveniently on the way to and from the L.)
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Associated Supermarket
Pick up the basics here. (Also conveniently on the way to and from the L.)
Rite Aid
583 Grandview AveThe closest pharmacy and drugstore.
M & S Express Deli Grocery
Two doors down, a basic market for quick convenience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Windjammer Bar
552 Grandview AveNeighborhood watering hole.
Getting Around
Please note this is the only functioning subway to get to Manhattan due to construction on the M line.
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DeKalb Av Subway Sta station
Please note this is the only functioning subway to get to Manhattan due to construction on the M line.
Arts & Culture
Part gallery, part performance space, part concert hall... this former factory is incredible. Great bar in the back too.
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Knockdown Center
52-19 Flushing AvePart gallery, part performance space, part concert hall... this former factory is incredible. Great bar in the back too.