Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveDelicious and adorable!
The real deal southern right here in BedStuy
15 locals recommend
Napoleon’s Southern Cuisine and Bakery
1180 Bedford AveThe real deal southern right here in BedStuy
feeling lazy? Classic NYC street style pizza delivery on a sleepy day inside
35 locals recommend
Rocco Pizza
765 Dekalb Avefeeling lazy? Classic NYC street style pizza delivery on a sleepy day inside
Chilo's
323 Franklin Avepermanent taco truck outside adorable bar nuff said
Dough Doughnuts
5th Avenuebest doughnuts in the borough! I promise
The cocktails, food, decor, and general vibe are near perfection (especially considering what a new establishment they are!)
83 locals recommend
Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene AveThe cocktails, food, decor, and general vibe are near perfection (especially considering what a new establishment they are!)
SCRATCHbread
1069 Bedford AvenueBecause....BREAD. Really. Good. Bread.
Skip Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks and get real coffee. Friendly staff, ample seating, real silverware, people-watching (and dog watching)
114 locals recommend
The Civil Service Café
279 Nostrand AvenueSkip Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks and get real coffee. Friendly staff, ample seating, real silverware, people-watching (and dog watching)
Drinks & Nightlife
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveCozy laid back "dive bar" we love
Take a nice walk to get the best Italian around with beautiful outdoor seating
118 locals recommend
Dino
222 Dekalb AvenueTake a nice walk to get the best Italian around with beautiful outdoor seating
Doris
1088 Fulton StCool and eclectic with great backyard
One Last Shag
348 Franklin AvenueDance/drink cheap cocktails/get a feel for your neighbors :)
Amazing wine and spirits selection with knowledgable friendly staff at super reasonable prices
160 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveAmazing wine and spirits selection with knowledgable friendly staff at super reasonable prices
Black Swan
BURGERS/MAC AND CHEESE/BLOODYMARYS GALORE
One of my personal faves for a DELICIOUS meal and great drinks in a instagram-worthy setting
166 locals recommend
Alice's Arbor
549 Classon AvenueOne of my personal faves for a DELICIOUS meal and great drinks in a instagram-worthy setting
Maison May Dekalb
246 Dekalb Avego for brunch!!
By far my personal favorite music venue in NYC. Always worth the 30 minute trip into the LES...
135 locals recommend
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StBy far my personal favorite music venue in NYC. Always worth the 30 minute trip into the LES...
Everything Else
get your $8 cigarettes and cheap snacks here late night after one too may cocktails
Shamsaldeen Food Market
313 Nostrand Ave.get your $8 cigarettes and cheap snacks here late night after one too may cocktails
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveLovely park with dog run for you and your furry friend
Parks & Nature
While Central Park is the best known in NYC, Prospect Park was designed by the same team and has just as much charm and beauty (and is within the Brooklyn borough)
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
While Central Park is the best known in NYC, Prospect Park was designed by the same team and has just as much charm and beauty (and is within the Brooklyn borough)
Arts & Culture
This gorgeous museum has a nice rotation of exhibits and regular events (music, special guests, etc) There is a certain charm to a great museum thats much less crowded than its Manhattan equals
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThis gorgeous museum has a nice rotation of exhibits and regular events (music, special guests, etc) There is a certain charm to a great museum thats much less crowded than its Manhattan equals
There is always something cool going on at PS1, especially in the warm weather months. Check their website and you'll likely find something is happening that you want to see/hear.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveThere is always something cool going on at PS1, especially in the warm weather months. Check their website and you'll likely find something is happening that you want to see/hear.
Getting Around
Sometimes prices are surging on Lyft and Uber and you just aren't into taking public transportation. Call Pratt Car and 95% of the time you'll have a fairly priced car at the door in 3-8 minutes
Pratt Car Services
175 Tompkins AveSometimes prices are surging on Lyft and Uber and you just aren't into taking public transportation. Call Pratt Car and 95% of the time you'll have a fairly priced car at the door in 3-8 minutes
Shopping
Harold and Maude Vintage
592 Lafayette AveThrifting is fun for everyone