Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

There are several taco options in this neighborhood but Gueros is my favorite. The fried avocado and jalapeno tacos are addictive. If you like a strong margarita, this is where you'll find it.
194 locals recommend
Gueros
605 Prospect Pl
194 locals recommend
There are several taco options in this neighborhood but Gueros is my favorite. The fried avocado and jalapeno tacos are addictive. If you like a strong margarita, this is where you'll find it.
Great vibes, nice cocktails, the food's delicious and everyone working here is friendly. And visit Marché Rue Dix next door - a vintage clothing wonderland.
156 locals recommend
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford Ave
156 locals recommend
Great vibes, nice cocktails, the food's delicious and everyone working here is friendly. And visit Marché Rue Dix next door - a vintage clothing wonderland.
For ramen-lovers. (Get the kale salad.)
283 locals recommend
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt Ave
283 locals recommend
For ramen-lovers. (Get the kale salad.)
Really delicious Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and great cocktails.
100 locals recommend
Bar Corvo
791 Washington Avenue
100 locals recommend
Really delicious Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and great cocktails.
Loved by all pizza spot with an amazing bar!
522 locals recommend
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin Ave
522 locals recommend
Loved by all pizza spot with an amazing bar!
If you're up for West Indian food, this is the spot to go. Just a heads up: don't come here if you're in a rush to eat. Call in your order and pick up when it's ready.
103 locals recommend
The Islands
671 Washington Ave
103 locals recommend
If you're up for West Indian food, this is the spot to go. Just a heads up: don't come here if you're in a rush to eat. Call in your order and pick up when it's ready.
Delicious pizzas and wines and great for a brunch in Bed Stuy.
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis Ave
1260 locals recommend
Delicious pizzas and wines and great for a brunch in Bed Stuy.
YUM!
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison Avenue
993 locals recommend
YUM!
It's a bit of a walk but worth the stroll through pretty Clinton Hill for a delicious brunch, lunch, or dinner.
150 locals recommend
Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand Ave
150 locals recommend
It's a bit of a walk but worth the stroll through pretty Clinton Hill for a delicious brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Excellent sushi spot.
171 locals recommend
Silver Rice
638 Park Pl
171 locals recommend
Excellent sushi spot.
The crab BLT is delish!
83 locals recommend
The Crabby Shack
613 Franklin Ave
83 locals recommend
The crab BLT is delish!
The kale salad with smoked ricotta is pretty amazing. Lots of other tasty, seasonal dishes and great wine!
108 locals recommend
The Finch
212 Greene Ave
108 locals recommend
The kale salad with smoked ricotta is pretty amazing. Lots of other tasty, seasonal dishes and great wine!
Delicious, romantic, relaxed.
50 locals recommend
Aita Trattoria
798A Franklin Ave
50 locals recommend
Delicious, romantic, relaxed.

Everything Else

A cute little ice cream shop with something for everyone.
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt Ave
370 locals recommend
A cute little ice cream shop with something for everyone.
Fresh juices & good vibes.
30 locals recommend
Veggies Natural Juice Bar
785 Franklin Ave
30 locals recommend
Fresh juices & good vibes.
Part coffee shop, part yoga/meditation/healing arts studio. A relaxing community space.
MOUNTAIN
903 Franklin Ave
Part coffee shop, part yoga/meditation/healing arts studio. A relaxing community space.
There's SO MUCH to do and see at this park. Begin or end your stroll over the Brooklyn Bridge here!
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St
951 locals recommend
There's SO MUCH to do and see at this park. Begin or end your stroll over the Brooklyn Bridge here!
Rent a kayak and explore the bay and surrounding shores. The water is calm. Good spot to watch the sunset!
Jamaica Bay
Rent a kayak and explore the bay and surrounding shores. The water is calm. Good spot to watch the sunset!
Amazing high-end pantry and prepared foods store.
41 locals recommend
Bklyn Larder
228 Flatbush Ave
41 locals recommend
Amazing high-end pantry and prepared foods store.
ICE CREAM! Creative but delicious flavors (honey & thyme, roasted strawberry!)
19 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bell
843 Classon Avenue
19 locals recommend
ICE CREAM! Creative but delicious flavors (honey & thyme, roasted strawberry!)

Sightseeing

Beautiful anytime of year - skate, bike, hike, paddleboat, play ball, paddleboat, fly kites, sunbathe, enjoy a concert, barbecue, or picnic to your heart's content.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
3418 locals recommend
Beautiful anytime of year - skate, bike, hike, paddleboat, play ball, paddleboat, fly kites, sunbathe, enjoy a concert, barbecue, or picnic to your heart's content.
Worth the visit (spring cherry blossoms, summer roses, autumn leaves!) Admission is free on Tuesdays, Saturday mornings and every day during the winter season.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 locals recommend
Worth the visit (spring cherry blossoms, summer roses, autumn leaves!) Admission is free on Tuesdays, Saturday mornings and every day during the winter season.
Saturday farmer's market. Big and bountiful!
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush Avenue
206 locals recommend
Saturday farmer's market. Big and bountiful!
The city's best beach, period. But bring your own food and snacks.
69 locals recommend
Fort Tilden
69 locals recommend
The city's best beach, period. But bring your own food and snacks.

Shopping

An amazing collection of high-quality designer vintage finds.
7 locals recommend
1 of a Find Vintage
619 Vanderbilt Ave
7 locals recommend
An amazing collection of high-quality designer vintage finds.
Great gift shop.
Color BKLYN
760 Washington Ave
Great gift shop.
Chic shop for clothing, jewelry and art by local designers. Also serving up coffee.
122 locals recommend
Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins Ave
122 locals recommend
Chic shop for clothing, jewelry and art by local designers. Also serving up coffee.
Small but mighty shop selling new, used, and rare books. Worth a stop.
51 locals recommend
Unnameable Books
615 Vanderbilt Ave
51 locals recommend
Small but mighty shop selling new, used, and rare books. Worth a stop.
Vibrant handmade dresses, jewelry and gorgeous textiles for the home.
17 locals recommend
Martine's Dream Shop
681 Nostrand Ave.
17 locals recommend
Vibrant handmade dresses, jewelry and gorgeous textiles for the home.
One of my favorite vintage stores in Brooklyn. Gems to be found. Try on anything you love, and snatch it up because it won't be there later.
24 locals recommend
Marche Rue Dix
1453 Bedford Ave
24 locals recommend
One of my favorite vintage stores in Brooklyn. Gems to be found. Try on anything you love, and snatch it up because it won't be there later.
Worth the trek to sit and sip gorgeous teas in an unexpectedly gorgeous atelier.
16 locals recommend
Bellocq
104 West St
16 locals recommend
Worth the trek to sit and sip gorgeous teas in an unexpectedly gorgeous atelier.
Beautiful objects and gifts. I spend a lot of time here. And money...
13 locals recommend
The Primary Essentials
372 Atlantic Ave
13 locals recommend
Beautiful objects and gifts. I spend a lot of time here. And money...
Beautiful little gift shop in Ft. Greene.
29 locals recommend
Feliz
29 locals recommend
Beautiful little gift shop in Ft. Greene.

Essentials

Conveniently located traditional grocery store.
87 locals recommend
GalaFresh Farms
492 St Marks Ave
87 locals recommend
Conveniently located traditional grocery store.

Arts & Culture

A must. The exhibitions get better and better every year.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
3011 locals recommend
A must. The exhibitions get better and better every year.
A nearby live music venue and there's always something going on here - all styles, all tastes.
139 locals recommend
Friends and Lovers
641 Classon Ave
139 locals recommend
A nearby live music venue and there's always something going on here - all styles, all tastes.

Drinks & Nightlife

nice cockails, patio area and a photobooth!
39 locals recommend
Hanson Dry
925 Fulton St
39 locals recommend
nice cockails, patio area and a photobooth!
Good vibes, day or night.
28 locals recommend
Ode to Babel
646 Dean St
28 locals recommend
Good vibes, day or night.
One of my favorite bars in the city and the music is ALWAYS on point! Cozy up by the fire in winter.
329 locals recommend
Dynaco
1112 Bedford Ave
329 locals recommend
One of my favorite bars in the city and the music is ALWAYS on point! Cozy up by the fire in winter.