Gracie’s Guidebook
PLACES TO EAT/DRINK
Lowerline
794 Washington AveNew Orleans-inspired, po’ boys, gumbo, oysters
Agi's Counter
818 Franklin Avenueexcellent Hungarian morning pastries and coffee
Doris
1088 Fulton Stchic little date spot with nice backyard
inviting soul food spot with killer pancakes and charming backyard
123 locals recommend
Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill Ave inviting soul food spot with killer pancakes and charming backyard
Bearded Lady
686A Washington Aveneighborhood watering hole
D’Antan
858 Bergen Stcozy authentic Italian with great wine list
Ras Plant Based
739 Franklin Avenuefun Vegan Ethiopian
neighborhood Michelin-star restaurant, must try the bread with cultured butter
13 locals recommend
Oxalis
791 Washington Aveneighborhood Michelin-star restaurant, must try the bread with cultured butter
Gueros
605 Prospect Plsolid tacos and strong margaritas
Little Zelda
728 Franklin Avetiny bagels, good coffee, and legendary dog watching
Mayfield
688 Franklin Aveoyster happy hour!
Black Milk Coffee and Crepe
666 Franklin Aveyummy sweets and a cute, kitchy backyard
Rialto Grande
super cozy cocktail spot with cute booths
turkish/german spot where the owner plays vintage turkish records on a turntable, be sure to message them on ig for a reservation
18 locals recommend
Bunny
449 Nostrand Ave.turkish/german spot where the owner plays vintage turkish records on a turntable, be sure to message them on ig for a reservation
The Islands
671 Washington Avesuper legit Caribbean food, curry goat, jerk chicken, byob
my fave restaurant in manhattan! everything is good, & their special beer is great
9 locals recommend
Thai Diner
186 Mott Stmy fave restaurant in manhattan! everything is good, & their special beer is great
this tiny indian place in Jackson Heights, Queens is my favorite restaurant in ALL OF NY. if you happen to wind up in Queens, order the Biryani to have your life changed forever
Angel Indian Restaurant
7414 37th Rdthis tiny indian place in Jackson Heights, Queens is my favorite restaurant in ALL OF NY. if you happen to wind up in Queens, order the Biryani to have your life changed forever
i think this place in Gowanus holds the honor of spiciest restaurant in Brooklyn?
26 locals recommend
Ugly Baby
407 Smith Sti think this place in Gowanus holds the honor of spiciest restaurant in Brooklyn?
classy spot for excellent food in Vinegar Hill, great for before a show at St. Ann's
123 locals recommend
Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson Aveclassy spot for excellent food in Vinegar Hill, great for before a show at St. Ann's
best key lime pies in NY are at this place in Red Hook
37 locals recommend
Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies
185 Van Dyke Stbest key lime pies in NY are at this place in Red Hook
Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt Stget some ribs after a show at Pioneer Works in Red Hook
Sunny's
253 Conover Stthe best bar in Brooklyn is on the waterfront in Red Hook
this East Village classic has been around forever and has my fave matzah ball soup in the city
24 locals recommend
B&H Dairy
127 2nd Avethis East Village classic has been around forever and has my fave matzah ball soup in the city
THINGS TO SEE
Botanic Garden station
don't forget the bonsai garden!
Vale of Cashmere
great bird watching by the pond
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwycheck their website to see their newest exhibitions
always something interesting to see at the movie theater, opera house, or on their other stages!
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Avealways something interesting to see at the movie theater, opera house, or on their other stages!
roller disco in the summer and ice skating in the winter
194 locals recommend
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East Drroller disco in the summer and ice skating in the winter
relax after your day with a massage or facial with the geniuses at El Noel!
El Noel Wellness Center & Spa
relax after your day with a massage or facial with the geniuses at El Noel!
Friends and Lovers
641 Classon Avecomedy and music in a chill environment
This DUMBO venue under the Brooklyn Bridge is my favorite place to see theater in NY
52 locals recommend
St. Ann's Warehouse
45 Water StThis DUMBO venue under the Brooklyn Bridge is my favorite place to see theater in NY
Bargemusic
Brooklyn Bridgehear chamber music on a 19th-century barge in DUMBO
Pioneer Works
159 Pioneer Stcheck their website for what's on at this Red Hook arts venue
rent a surfboard from Nigel and hit the waves in the Rockaways! surf is best early in the morning.
12 locals recommend
STATION RBNY
91-08 B Rockaway Beach Blvdrent a surfboard from Nigel and hit the waves in the Rockaways! surf is best early in the morning.
take the C or the the ferry from Sunset Park to the Rockaways. specific surf beaches are marked
224 locals recommend
Rockaway Beach
take the C or the the ferry from Sunset Park to the Rockaways. specific surf beaches are marked
if you have a bike, you can bike down here, but it's very hard to park with a car. this beach is my fave in NY. i have seen dolphins here!
Breezy Point Tip
if you have a bike, you can bike down here, but it's very hard to park with a car. this beach is my fave in NY. i have seen dolphins here!