Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This is our favorite coffeeshop / cafe in the neighborhood. We're friends with the owners, and musician friends of ours frequent here as well (often there's a good brunch on the weekends with an excellent live jazz duo). If you're staying for four nights or more, we'll give you a complimentary $15 gift certificate! :)
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Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveThis is our favorite coffeeshop / cafe in the neighborhood. We're friends with the owners, and musician friends of ours frequent here as well (often there's a good brunch on the weekends with an excellent live jazz duo). If you're staying for four nights or more, we'll give you a complimentary $15 gift certificate! :)
This place just opened, and it is absolutely gorgeous inside. Parisian / American. From their website: "RISBO is a chef-driven rotisserie+bar that celebrates what Brooklyn means to the different people who've chosen to make it their home and the dope vibe created when we get together."
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Risbo
701 Flatbush AveThis place just opened, and it is absolutely gorgeous inside. Parisian / American. From their website: "RISBO is a chef-driven rotisserie+bar that celebrates what Brooklyn means to the different people who've chosen to make it their home and the dope vibe created when we get together."
Classy bar/restaurant. The menu is tasteful and delicious. Try their gourmet fried chicken and greens.
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MangoSeed
755 Flatbush AveClassy bar/restaurant. The menu is tasteful and delicious. Try their gourmet fried chicken and greens.
705 Flatbush Ave
705 Flatbush AvenueThis is the address for the delicious PARKSIDE pizza - classy cocktails too!
The legendary Brooklyn pizzeria! Often called the best pizza in all of NYC (seriously). And it's right off the Q train (and on the way to Coney Island).
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Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue JThe legendary Brooklyn pizzeria! Often called the best pizza in all of NYC (seriously). And it's right off the Q train (and on the way to Coney Island).
This is the address for PARKSIDE CREAMERY, a great, spacious new coffeeshop that also serves ice cream.
676 Flatbush Ave
676 Flatbush AvenueThis is the address for PARKSIDE CREAMERY, a great, spacious new coffeeshop that also serves ice cream.
We love Scoops! A longtime favorite in the neighborhood, Scoops serves DELICIOUS all-vegetarian food and ice cream (seating is limited; mostly to-go).
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Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
624 Flatbush AveWe love Scoops! A longtime favorite in the neighborhood, Scoops serves DELICIOUS all-vegetarian food and ice cream (seating is limited; mostly to-go).
Locally famous, this jerk chicken shop serves outstanding traditional Jamaican fare, to-go.
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Peppa's
738 Flatbush AveLocally famous, this jerk chicken shop serves outstanding traditional Jamaican fare, to-go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Erv's on Beekman is a great local hang in the neighorhood! Great cocktails, etc.
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Erv's
2122 Beekman PlErv's on Beekman is a great local hang in the neighorhood! Great cocktails, etc.
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveA hip bar with tasty food and great drinks!
This is a fun, low-key local bar. Trivia nights, live music, sports tv, and more!
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The Westbury Inn
673 Flatbush AveThis is a fun, low-key local bar. Trivia nights, live music, sports tv, and more!
A spacious bar with delicious eats. The courtyard in the back is open during warm seasons.
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Bluebird
504 Flatbush AveA spacious bar with delicious eats. The courtyard in the back is open during warm seasons.
We love this rooftop bar with beautiful views of Manhattan & Central Park from the 29th floor. Accessible via the Q train.
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The Roof
124 W 57th StWe love this rooftop bar with beautiful views of Manhattan & Central Park from the 29th floor. Accessible via the Q train.
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park is amazing; we feel so lucky to live this close!
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Ipharki yeProspect
Prospect Park is amazing; we feel so lucky to live this close!
Gorgeous - and in addition to the outside parks, there are large inside gardens that are great to wander in during rainy or cold days!
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveGorgeous - and in addition to the outside parks, there are large inside gardens that are great to wander in during rainy or cold days!
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park, Prospect Park has some gorgeous views. The walk to the Boathouse (Audobon Center) is quite beautiful.
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
101 East DrDesigned by Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park, Prospect Park has some gorgeous views. The walk to the Boathouse (Audobon Center) is quite beautiful.
Getting Around
Parkside Av station
Parkside AvenueFor the mighty Q train.
Church Av Station
Church AvenueFor the Q train and the B train.
Entertainment & Activities
Coney Island
Easy to get to on the Q train!
Kings Theatre
1027 Flatbush AveHuge, historic Theater with national touring acts.
The Nest Brooklyn
504 Flatbush AveMusic venue downstairs at Bluebird.
The Owl Music Parlor
497 Rogers AveHip new small music venue in the hood.
Great Bluegrass Jam Late-night on Mondays
Legendary Trad Jazz Jam late-night on Tuesdays! (starts around 10 pm)
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Mona's Bar N.Y.C.
224 Avenue BGreat Bluegrass Jam Late-night on Mondays
Legendary Trad Jazz Jam late-night on Tuesdays! (starts around 10 pm)
Huge beautiful new stadium, home to sports (Brooklyn Nets) and entertainment events.
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I-Center ye-Barclays
620 Atlantic AveHuge beautiful new stadium, home to sports (Brooklyn Nets) and entertainment events.
Everything Else
Beautiful yoga studio offering Bikram and vinyasa flow.
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Yoga Tribe Brooklyn
1120 Washington AveBeautiful yoga studio offering Bikram and vinyasa flow.
This is a great gym; it's affordable, clean, and very close!
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Blink Fitness
1002 Gates AveThis is a great gym; it's affordable, clean, and very close!
Sightseeing
Historic Brooklyn Bridge! The new park is beautiful as well. Catch the east river ferry from here.
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Iparke ye-Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman StHistoric Brooklyn Bridge! The new park is beautiful as well. Catch the east river ferry from here.
Beautiful Historic Plaza at the north end of Prospect Park.
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Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueBeautiful Historic Plaza at the north end of Prospect Park.
Gorgeous views of Manhattan near historic Brooklyn Heights.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceGorgeous views of Manhattan near historic Brooklyn Heights.