Jean’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious, classic New York pizza. One of my absolute favorites and so close to the house. I always get the Cup & Char Grandma
27 locals recommend
Brooklyn Pizza Crew
758 Nostrand Ave.Delicious, classic New York pizza. One of my absolute favorites and so close to the house. I always get the Cup & Char Grandma
Cielito Lindo Bistro
665 Nostrand AvenueBest empanadas ever!
La Ñapa
656 Nostrand Ave.An excellent place for tapas
King Tai
1095 Bergen StA cute cocktail bar with outdoor seating
Sightseeing
A must visit Brooklyn classic. Check out their website for current exhibits
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyA must visit Brooklyn classic. Check out their website for current exhibits
There are free days to visit, check out the website for more details
104 locals recommend
Botanical Garden station
There are free days to visit, check out the website for more details
City advice
Getting around
The subway is the most efficient way to get around
There are many trains nearby! And all are about a 10 min walk.
- Nostrand Ave stop (on Fulton St) for the A/C trains is about 10 mins north of the house
- Nostrand Ave stop (on Atlantic Ave) for the LIRR is about 7 min north
- Nostrand Ave stop (on Eastern Parkway) for the 2/3/4 trains is about 10 mins south
- President Street stop for the 2/5 train is about 11 min south
- Park Place stop for the Shuttle (S) train is about 10 min west