Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Tandem
236 Troutman StreetGreat place to unwind at night, try their cocktails.
The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveDive Bar
Dark and tiny for those intimate conversations, smoking patio in the back.
20 locals recommend
King's County
286 Seigel StDark and tiny for those intimate conversations, smoking patio in the back.
Brooklyn Fire Proof
119 Ingraham StSeasonal bar with a good vibe
Food Scene
Some of the best food in the neighborhood. Also just a great neighborhood vibe here.
280 locals recommend
Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueSome of the best food in the neighborhood. Also just a great neighborhood vibe here.
Roberta's
261 Moore StJust search Roberta's in the New York Times
Good neighborhood regular. Great ppl at the bar, good food and you're always welcome
22 locals recommend
Life Café
983 Flushing AvenueGood neighborhood regular. Great ppl at the bar, good food and you're always welcome
Very fresh food that is made very well - if you like sushi that is of course.
412 locals recommend
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StVery fresh food that is made very well - if you like sushi that is of course.
L.A. Burrito
43 Underhill AveDecent quick mexican food, done in a very Californian way.
Swallow Cafe
49 Bogart StDecent coffee on the way to the train
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveVery good food
Simple bar with good cocktails for a quick nip before a jaunt into the city.
190 locals recommend
Pine Box Rock Shop
12 Grattan StSimple bar with good cocktails for a quick nip before a jaunt into the city.
Brooklyn Wreck Room
940 Flushing AvenueGood fare with a local vibe
Cafe Orwell Inc
247 Varet StreetSimple Coffee bar
Essentials
Brooklyn's Natural
49 Bogart StGood selection of fresh produce and general staples.
Nothing special, better produce can be found down the block, but this grocery store has a lot of the basics and is cheaper then Brooklyn Natural.
311 locals recommend
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StNothing special, better produce can be found down the block, but this grocery store has a lot of the basics and is cheaper then Brooklyn Natural.
Everything Else
This is a very new gym offering boxing, yoga and spa services.
38 locals recommend
Green Fitness Studio NYC
232 Varet StThis is a very new gym offering boxing, yoga and spa services.
718-386-5002, local and quick cab service for the area.
Remember to negotiate the fare, sometimes they see foreigners and confuse them with dollar signs.
9 locals recommend
440 Car Service
1266 Myrtle Ave718-386-5002, local and quick cab service for the area.
Remember to negotiate the fare, sometimes they see foreigners and confuse them with dollar signs.
This park has a nice playground and decent park fitness equipment. It also has a lot of courts and a few dog parks. It is about a three mile run to the park and back to the apartment.
90 locals recommend
Cooper Park
Maspeth AvenueThis park has a nice playground and decent park fitness equipment. It also has a lot of courts and a few dog parks. It is about a three mile run to the park and back to the apartment.
Arts & Culture
Grassroots art gallery, with inconsistent gallery times, but local art.
16 locals recommend
English Kills Art Gallery
Grassroots art gallery, with inconsistent gallery times, but local art.