Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
A "must-try" "signature burger" and "excellent pancakes" star on the "fab" all-day New American menu at this "informal" Greenpoint bistro.
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveA "must-try" "signature burger" and "excellent pancakes" star on the "fab" all-day New American menu at this "informal" Greenpoint bistro.
Marlow & Sons
81 Broadway
Beco
45 Richardson St21 Greenpoint
21 Greenpoint Ave
Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth StGreat for early morning breakfast
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StAustralian Coffee
Top Chinese food in a groovy out of the way setting
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Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman AveTop Chinese food in a groovy out of the way setting
Cute place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fried chicken sandwich is excellent :)
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Esme
999 Manhattan Ave Cute place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fried chicken sandwich is excellent :)
Diner
85 BroadwayIconic diner with great food.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveHearty Mediterranean food with a local vibe.
ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th StHigher end food and vibes city style
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StTucked away behind a thrift shop facade.
Barbuto
113 Horatio StFamous chef, good eats.
Buvette
42 Grove StLocal gem. Can be busy. Worth the wait.
Hidden down a small alley. Great for a night out of food and fun. Not cheap.
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Freemans
Freeman AlleyHidden down a small alley. Great for a night out of food and fun. Not cheap.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StNew York Classic. Did someone say Pastrami.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry St Fantastic Cocktail bar - try the Alibi
Zablozki's
107 N 6th StBest dive bar in Brooklyn.
Young Crowd, sometimes live music or DJs, good vibes.
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Loosie Rouge
93 S 6th StYoung Crowd, sometimes live music or DJs, good vibes.
Bar on top of the William Vale Hotel with views of ALL of Manhattan
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Westlight
111 N 12th StBar on top of the William Vale Hotel with views of ALL of Manhattan
The Back Room
102 Norfolk StSpeakeasy with all the trimmings.
Love the cocktails. Easy to miss, hidden away.
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Raines Law Room Chelsea
48 W 17th StLove the cocktails. Easy to miss, hidden away.
Bar at the top of the Standard Hotel - call ahead for booking.
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The Top of the Standard
848 Washington StBar at the top of the Standard Hotel - call ahead for booking.
Parks & Nature
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer St1 block from the apartment... with a dog park!
Getting Around
L train is one stop to Manhattan and runs across 14th Street including Union Square.
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Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueL train is one stop to Manhattan and runs across 14th Street including Union Square.
G train access to Brooklyn or Long Island City then trains to Manhattan
Nassau Av/Manhattan Av station
G train access to Brooklyn or Long Island City then trains to Manhattan
Ferry to the city .. also a stop at North 6th St, Williamsburg
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Greenpoint station
Ferry to the city .. also a stop at North 6th St, Williamsburg
Entertainment & Activities
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StBox Office style cinema
Movies with a difference - food and drinks served throughout - get there at least 30 minutes early to line up
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovies with a difference - food and drinks served throughout - get there at least 30 minutes early to line up
Shopping
Flea market
70 N 7th StLocal flea market with an eclectic mix of vendors