Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Swallow Cafe
49 Bogart StGreat coffee and bagels, nice atmosphere
World famous for their pizza. They now have a take away slice shop, so you can get your pizza fix without the 1 hour wait
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StWorld famous for their pizza. They now have a take away slice shop, so you can get your pizza fix without the 1 hour wait
983
983 Flushing AveGreat restaurant for a simple meal, brunch is also excellent
Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveExcellent vegan Ethiopian food
Falansai
112 Harrison PlNew take on Vietnamese food, can be great, can be good
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StGreat sushi, nice atmosphere
Faro
436 Jefferson StSomewhat fancy new Italian fare.
Shinobi Ramen
53 Morgan AveGood quick ramen place
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar in the neighborhood, very relaxed, great cocktails, nice big backyard * Cash only
333 locals recommend
The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveMy favorite bar in the neighborhood, very relaxed, great cocktails, nice big backyard * Cash only
Lots of good beers on tap, cheap happy hour, and good empanadas for $4
190 locals recommend
Pine Box Rock Shop
12 Grattan StLots of good beers on tap, cheap happy hour, and good empanadas for $4
Good drinks, lots of tables in the back if you've got a big party, good brunch.
222 locals recommend
Tutu's
25 Bogart StreetGood drinks, lots of tables in the back if you've got a big party, good brunch.
The Three Diamond Door
211 Knickerbocker AveGood dive bar, big outdoor space
Great heavy metal bar, adorned in black velvet paintings. The food is unusually good, especially their burgers.
78 locals recommend
The Anchored Inn
57 Waterbury StGreat heavy metal bar, adorned in black velvet paintings. The food is unusually good, especially their burgers.
Essentials
Classic NYC Korean deli, staple foods might be a little pricey, but their deli sandwiches are great
35 locals recommend
L-mo's Market
51 Morgan AveClassic NYC Korean deli, staple foods might be a little pricey, but their deli sandwiches are great
Mally's Deli
199 Knickerbocker AveAuthentic Mexican grocery with great take out food
Great large grocery store if you want to cook some meals at home
311 locals recommend
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StGreat large grocery store if you want to cook some meals at home
Entertainment & Activities
Coney Island is a uniquely New York place. It takes a long train ride to get down there but it's worth it. In the off season there isn't much open, but in the summer it is wonderful. If you make it there be sure to stop at Totonnos Pizza, one of the best in the city.
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Coney Island is a uniquely New York place. It takes a long train ride to get down there but it's worth it. In the off season there isn't much open, but in the summer it is wonderful. If you make it there be sure to stop at Totonnos Pizza, one of the best in the city.
Shopping
SoHo
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveA massive vintage store with everything you can imagine.
Arts & Culture
The best museum in NYC, if not the world. You could spend many days here. Add a walk around Central Park and a cocktail at Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel and you have a perfectly posh Upper East Side day.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe best museum in NYC, if not the world. You could spend many days here. Add a walk around Central Park and a cocktail at Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel and you have a perfectly posh Upper East Side day.
The former home of artist Donald Judd. This small museum is an excellent look into the artistic history of Soho. It requires reservations so plan ahead.
16 locals recommend
Judd Foundation
101 Spring StThe former home of artist Donald Judd. This small museum is an excellent look into the artistic history of Soho. It requires reservations so plan ahead.
Parks & Nature
The best beach in New York. Most tourists don't know that NYC has excellent beaches, and Ft. Tilden is in my opinion the most fun and cleanest. It is a little hard to get to without a car, and there aren't a ton of amenities, but it's worth the trip.
69 locals recommend
Fort Tilden
The best beach in New York. Most tourists don't know that NYC has excellent beaches, and Ft. Tilden is in my opinion the most fun and cleanest. It is a little hard to get to without a car, and there aren't a ton of amenities, but it's worth the trip.