Drinks & Nightlife
Downstairs from apartment is ultimate convenience for a quick drink; nice outdoor tables.
110 locals recommend
Fulton Grand
1011 Fulton StDownstairs from apartment is ultimate convenience for a quick drink; nice outdoor tables.
Friendly, diverse, fun bar atmosphere; cheapest drinks in Brooklyn, pool table!
44 locals recommend
Alibi
242 Dekalb AveFriendly, diverse, fun bar atmosphere; cheapest drinks in Brooklyn, pool table!
Doris
1088 Fulton StNew hip, young bar; good cocktails, huge outdoor patio area.
Old school Brooklyn bar, large outdoor area, french fries are sometimes available; cheap.
53 locals recommend
Tiptop Bar & Grill
432 Franklin AveOld school Brooklyn bar, large outdoor area, french fries are sometimes available; cheap.
Best Italian food in New York City, fun atmosphere, very friendly staff, hidden residential area gem of a restaurant.
238 locals recommend
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveBest Italian food in New York City, fun atmosphere, very friendly staff, hidden residential area gem of a restaurant.
Brooklyn Public House
247 Dekalb AveDecent beer bar, good late night bar food.
Food Scene
Three Letters
930 Fulton StreetGreat little French/American restaurant/bar.
Outpost
1014 Fulton StGood coffee, patio, snacks, friendly.
Aita
132 Greene AveGreat Italian food, cute, small understated place.
Fantastic South African eatery/bar; great food, great drinks, fun, loud place to be, great tables out on the street.
190 locals recommend
Madiba
195 Dekalb AvenueFantastic South African eatery/bar; great food, great drinks, fun, loud place to be, great tables out on the street.
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveNeighborhood coffee/sandwich/prepared foods cafe.
Fantastic, funky, Brooklyn-centric restaurant; good food and drinks.
361 locals recommend
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveFantastic, funky, Brooklyn-centric restaurant; good food and drinks.
Good food and drink, and directly downstairs! Some fun live music occasionally as well.
40 locals recommend
Hill Cafe
17 Putnam AveGood food and drink, and directly downstairs! Some fun live music occasionally as well.
Luigi Pizzeria
326 Dekalb AveClassic New York Slice, delicious & cheap.
Emily
919 Fulton StFancy, delicious pizza and other eats.
The 3 Luigis
275 Grand AveAnother classic New York slice of pizza.
Bergen Bagels
473 Bergen StGet your New York Bagel Lox Cream Cheese fix at this local chain!
Everything Else
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn's major arts institution, free, always great exhibits.
Arts & Culture
New music venue, see new underground Brooklyn/Nationwide/International bands perform.
139 locals recommend
Friends and Lovers
641 Classon AveNew music venue, see new underground Brooklyn/Nationwide/International bands perform.
JACK
20 Putnam AveLocal Theater, good programming, neat, unique, avant-garde performances.
Essentials
Great farmer's market, fresh produce, good prices, friendly vendors; Saturday's only.
91 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Dekalb AvenueGreat farmer's market, fresh produce, good prices, friendly vendors; Saturday's only.
Chic fancy local-item grocery. Good sandwiches, fresh meat & cheese, other delicacies.
22 locals recommend
Brooklyn Victory Garden
Chic fancy local-item grocery. Good sandwiches, fresh meat & cheese, other delicacies.
Shopping
Salvation Army
981 Manhattan AvenueGargantuan Salvation Army thrift store, open 9-5 daily.
Olivino
905 Fulton StLocal Wine/liquor store, with a wine bar next door.