Guidebook for Brooklyn
Parks & Nature
Farmers Market every Saturday, local park with summer events, concerts, dance parties, historic site from Revolutionary war.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueFarmers Market every Saturday, local park with summer events, concerts, dance parties, historic site from Revolutionary war.
Prospect Park West
Prospect Park WestFarmer's Market and all around nice place to hang out
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveProspect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestFree concerts all summer long
SummerStage in Central Park
5th AvenueFree concerts all summer long
Neighborhoods
Boerum Hill offers a balanced approach to Brooklyn living by combining a downtown feel with a homespun, intimate atmosphere. Similar to its sister neighborhoods Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill is an instant favorite of long-time New Yorkers and newcomers alike.
https://www.compass.com/neighborhood-guides/nyc/boerum-hill/
28 locals recommend
Boerum Hill
Boerum Hill offers a balanced approach to Brooklyn living by combining a downtown feel with a homespun, intimate atmosphere. Similar to its sister neighborhoods Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill is an instant favorite of long-time New Yorkers and newcomers alike.
https://www.compass.com/neighborhood-guides/nyc/boerum-hill/
Fort Greene is a beloved Brooklyn neighborhood that's diverse and accessible. Beyond the lush greenery of Fort Greene Park, you'll find bustling flea markets, renowned cultural institutions and a thriving entertainment scene - all anchored by a refreshingly tight-knit community.
https://www.compass.com/neighborhood-guides/nyc/fort-greene/
169 locals recommend
Fort Greene
Fort Greene is a beloved Brooklyn neighborhood that's diverse and accessible. Beyond the lush greenery of Fort Greene Park, you'll find bustling flea markets, renowned cultural institutions and a thriving entertainment scene - all anchored by a refreshingly tight-knit community.
https://www.compass.com/neighborhood-guides/nyc/fort-greene/
Tree-lined sidewalks, cobblestone side streets, and a thriving mix of commercial and community-focused businesses make it clear why Brooklyn Heights is known as “America’s original suburb.” From ivy-wrapped row houses to jaw-dropping single family mansions, serenity abounds around every corner.
https://www.compass.com/neighborhood-guides/nyc/brooklyn-heights/
126 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights
Tree-lined sidewalks, cobblestone side streets, and a thriving mix of commercial and community-focused businesses make it clear why Brooklyn Heights is known as “America’s original suburb.” From ivy-wrapped row houses to jaw-dropping single family mansions, serenity abounds around every corner.
https://www.compass.com/neighborhood-guides/nyc/brooklyn-heights/
Food scene
Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue JGreat old school pizza!
Vezzo Thin Crust Pizza
178 Lexington AveShroomtown is my favorite!
POST
217 E 3rd StShroomtown is my favorite!
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StGood old school "by the slice" pizza
Singas Famous Pizza
43-69 Kissena BlvdLike no other!
Sushi on Jones
210 W 10th StEat fast! You've only got 30 mins :)
Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StA great people watching scene and great food
Miss Ada
184 Dekalb AveDelicious Israeli food in the neighborhood
Zenkichi
77 N 6th StGreat Japanese
Tokyo Record Bar
127 MacDougal StreetFun vibe, hard to get a reservation
Cagen
414 E 9th StGreat omakase
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveGreat brunch
Karasu
166 Dekalb Ave"secret" Japanese restaurant inside Walters
Olea
171 Lafayette AveGreat neighborhood staple for Mediterranean food
Café Paulette
1 S Elliott Plparkside cafe, wine bar and great brunch
Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square Wfun food hall
Saint Marks Place
Saint Marks PlaceLots of Japanese snack shops I love
Insa
328 Douglass StGreat Korean food
Pig Beach
480 Union StGreat BBQ
Caracas Arepa Bar (Summer Only)
106-01 Shore Front PkwyArepas on the beach!
Bars
Robert Bar
104 Bond StGood drinks!
St. Gambrinus Beer Shoppe
533 Atlantic AveMy favorite craft beer shop!
Miss Favela
57 S 5th Stgreat music, party all day long on Saturdays
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveGreat cocktails! Our au pair's boyfriend works there
Hollow Nickel
494 Atlantic AveNice garden in the back
Other Half Brewing Company
195 Centre StDelicious IPAs!
Recreation
The Cliffs at LIC
11-11 44th DrMy climbing gym!
Coffee
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveGood coffee!
Abraço
81 E 7th StGreat coffee, great neighborhood
Devoción Colombia
Good coffee in the neighborhood