Kito's Guidebook
Date Night
Coming to NYC with your partner and want to enjoy memorable, romantic moments? These are my top recommendations.
Beautiful, panoramic views of the East River, ferries and Manhattan from the Financial District through the Empire State Bldg and beyond. Perfect place to watch the sun setting behind the skyscrapers.
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceBeautiful, panoramic views of the East River, ferries and Manhattan from the Financial District through the Empire State Bldg and beyond. Perfect place to watch the sun setting behind the skyscrapers.
Celebrating a milestone anniversary or birthday, or you just want to be chic, fabulous and take in some of the best views of Manhattan while having an exceptional dining experience.
72 locals recommend
The River Café
1 Water StreetCelebrating a milestone anniversary or birthday, or you just want to be chic, fabulous and take in some of the best views of Manhattan while having an exceptional dining experience.
If it was good enough for Carrie Bradshaw’s rehearsal dinner in the first Sex and the City movie, then why not? See and be seen, dress the part!
115 locals recommend
Buddakan
75 9th AveIf it was good enough for Carrie Bradshaw’s rehearsal dinner in the first Sex and the City movie, then why not? See and be seen, dress the part!
Weekend Brunch
It’s not a meal, it’s an event for celebrating. No proper Brooklyn brunch is complete without comfort savories and sweets, champagne, mimosas and Bellinis, and being dressed in your smart casual fabulous best.
A must see for Chicken and Waffles lovers. Also the vibe is young, vibrant and an appreciation of all things 90s Hip Hop and R&B
268 locals recommend
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StA must see for Chicken and Waffles lovers. Also the vibe is young, vibrant and an appreciation of all things 90s Hip Hop and R&B
The salmon and braised beef hash entrées and lemon ricotta pancakes are delish!
165 locals recommend
Aita
132 Greene AveThe salmon and braised beef hash entrées and lemon ricotta pancakes are delish!
Home of the world famous (well at least I think so) Spicy Lamb Burger. The mussels are also amazing! Great friendly vibe. Sit at the bar where you can meet the friendly bartenders!
329 locals recommend
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdHome of the world famous (well at least I think so) Spicy Lamb Burger. The mussels are also amazing! Great friendly vibe. Sit at the bar where you can meet the friendly bartenders!
Quirky, cool breakfast diner that gets tons of visitors on weekends, a mere ride share away or by bus. Feel free to walk about 20 mins on a beautiful morning.
225 locals recommend
Tom’s
782 Washington AveQuirky, cool breakfast diner that gets tons of visitors on weekends, a mere ride share away or by bus. Feel free to walk about 20 mins on a beautiful morning.
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveAfter Dinner Drinks & Beats
It’s 10 pm and the night is young in the city that doesn’t sleep. These are my suggestions for fun and cool attractions to visit in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Moon Cafe
745 Fulton StBed-Vyne Cocktail
305 Halsey StMAMA FOX
327 Stuyvesant AveThe William Vale
111 N 12th StThe Williamsburg Hotel
96 Wythe AveAfter 3 am Good Carbs
After a long night out with friends at times we all need comfort foods before hitting the bed.
Cafeteria
119 7th AveAfternoon Stroll
Sightseeing, wandering, getting lost, exploring, creating your own adventure
Definitely share a pizza and a bottle or two of rosé at Cecconi’s Dumbo. The Brooklyn Waterfront will be stunning and great for people watching, strolling around and taking photos.
39 locals recommend
Cecconi's Dumbo
55 Water StDefinitely share a pizza and a bottle or two of rosé at Cecconi’s Dumbo. The Brooklyn Waterfront will be stunning and great for people watching, strolling around and taking photos.
Another scenic sexy spot with amazing views of NYC is at the rooftop of One Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.
43 locals recommend
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
60 Furman StAnother scenic sexy spot with amazing views of NYC is at the rooftop of One Hotel Brooklyn Bridge.
Awesome Food Hall in the Crown Heights/Prospect Heights section. Eat, drink, socialize or work from your laptop.
262 locals recommend
BERG'N
899 Bergen StAwesome Food Hall in the Crown Heights/Prospect Heights section. Eat, drink, socialize or work from your laptop.
Forgot Something?
I have included a few personal sized amenity items but in case you need more or a larger size or you forgot your favorite toothpaste, soap, or anything this resource will assist.
Any and everything you will need that you forgot to pack can be found a few minutes walk from the studio.
66 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
1040 St Johns PlAny and everything you will need that you forgot to pack can be found a few minutes walk from the studio.
Settling In and Getting Around
You have just arrived at the apartment after a long journey and are feeling a bit peckish and want to catch the neighborhood vibe and meet the people that make Crown Heights special and interesting. These restaurants/bars are a short walk away.
The Ryerson
698 Nostrand Ave.Nostrand Avenue Pub
658 Nostrand Ave.Super Power
722 Nostrand Ave.Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveInexpensive, clean and just the basics if you need to stay toned in between all those drinks and carb heavy great meals you’ll be having in Brooklyn.
46 locals recommend
Blink Fitness
250 Utica AveInexpensive, clean and just the basics if you need to stay toned in between all those drinks and carb heavy great meals you’ll be having in Brooklyn.
King Tai
1095 Bergen StConnect with hipster neighbors at this local cocktail bar.
Stock your refrigerator and pantry with all of your favorite items at the local grocery store, a 3 minute walk from the apartment.
80 locals recommend
Fine Fare Supermarket
476 Marcus Garvey BlvdStock your refrigerator and pantry with all of your favorite items at the local grocery store, a 3 minute walk from the apartment.
Wegmans
15 Woodbridge Center DrPatis Bakery Crown Heights