Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
honestly so many brilliant food places within 5-10 min walk it's too hard to mention all but here are a few
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveIncredible Meats
sweetgreen
162 N 4th Streally easy healthy yummy, suggest the "harvest bowl"
Rabbithole
352 Bedford Avecozy cafe and brunch spot
Italian owner makes you feel like part of the family. romantic dinner for two or eat solo at the bar to meet new friends
37 locals recommend
Have & Meyer
103 Havemeyer StItalian owner makes you feel like part of the family. romantic dinner for two or eat solo at the bar to meet new friends
most incredible sushi worth the price if you sit and watch sushi chef and let them pick the meal for you
99 locals recommend
1 OR 8
229 Dekalb Avenuemost incredible sushi worth the price if you sit and watch sushi chef and let them pick the meal for you
Samurai Mama
205 Grand Stlunch - Fatty Mama Ramen (yumm)
Juliette
135 N 5th Stdefinitely eat @ TACO TRUCK on Bedford between metropolitan and n3 anytime otherwise
this was the first and only authentic mexican food south side of neighborhood for years great tacos and fun vibe
206 locals recommend
La Superior
295 Berry Stdefinitely eat @ TACO TRUCK on Bedford between metropolitan and n3 anytime otherwise
this was the first and only authentic mexican food south side of neighborhood for years great tacos and fun vibe
Drinks & Nightlife
Awarded Cocktails - Wonderful Food
Happy Hour Oysters 4-7
Nice environment (patio in back)
If you have never tried oysters this is the place
if you have, sorry its so good here you'll never be satisfied elsewhere
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveAwarded Cocktails - Wonderful Food
Happy Hour Oysters 4-7
Nice environment (patio in back)
If you have never tried oysters this is the place
if you have, sorry its so good here you'll never be satisfied elsewhere
Walter Foods
253 Grand StGood food
Good Cocktails (try said and done)
Live music Fri-Sun evenings / Patio for brunch
216 locals recommend
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StGood Cocktails (try said and done)
Live music Fri-Sun evenings / Patio for brunch
Iona
180 Grand StLocal bar, beer on tap (patio)
Sightseeing
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Avedinner with your movie, it's a special experience
Domino Park
15 Kent Avewaterfront park
food truck heaven. it gets hectic so if you go, go early. its become a place where chefs try out their new ideas before opening restaurants
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent Avefood truck heaven. it gets hectic so if you go, go early. its become a place where chefs try out their new ideas before opening restaurants
walk it beginning to end if you can it takes time bring a hat or something to cover your ears it can get windy at different spots along the walk.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
walk it beginning to end if you can it takes time bring a hat or something to cover your ears it can get windy at different spots along the walk.
MOFAD - Museum of Food and Drink
55 Bayard StSalmagundi Museum of American Art
contemporary art museum
Neighborhoods
Williamsburg- this is our area central Williamsburg is very convenient whatever you need its here right out your door or walk within a few blocks
lots of cute local shops, great place to walk around for neighborhood feel. Tons of shop keepers who moved from Williamsburg or have been in the area for generations.
119 locals recommend
Greenpoint
lots of cute local shops, great place to walk around for neighborhood feel. Tons of shop keepers who moved from Williamsburg or have been in the area for generations.
little bit more grit. famous Graffiti art, night life and after hours clubs.
223 locals recommend
Bushwick
little bit more grit. famous Graffiti art, night life and after hours clubs.
easy access by ferry, beautiful views of the city. former artist community now hosts interestsing yearly art events
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth Steasy access by ferry, beautiful views of the city. former artist community now hosts interestsing yearly art events
Home of Whitney museum and highline entrance which is a great walk on elevated rail to give a completely different perspective of the city.
sunday rooftop party at le bain and steps from the west side highway piers
276 locals recommend
Meatpacking District
Home of Whitney museum and highline entrance which is a great walk on elevated rail to give a completely different perspective of the city.
sunday rooftop party at le bain and steps from the west side highway piers
Thrift & Vintage
we have such an abundance of these stores all are good but some are better for specifics
owner has done all the work for you. higher prices but exceptional artisinal quality. Beautiful fabrics and european finds. it's a specialty store not a dig thru stuff type.
40 locals recommend
Amarcord Vintage Fashion
223 Bedford Aveowner has done all the work for you. higher prices but exceptional artisinal quality. Beautiful fabrics and european finds. it's a specialty store not a dig thru stuff type.
Brooklyn Vintiques
146 S 2nd Stgreat local owned shop with great stuff you never knew you always wanted
Japanese owned organized layout two stores, vintage and fabrics on one side thrift on the other.
23 locals recommend
Stella Dallas
Japanese owned organized layout two stores, vintage and fabrics on one side thrift on the other.
its huge and could be your one stop shop with a group of people everyone can find something
454 locals recommend
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey Stits huge and could be your one stop shop with a group of people everyone can find something
not in the neighborhood but a good spot. owner's name is Label. doing surplus vintage for 40+yrs. Smells like mothballs but you can find gems and the conversation about each piece can be fun and engaging. He can size you to anything by sight too.
Church Street Tavern
313 Church Stnot in the neighborhood but a good spot. owner's name is Label. doing surplus vintage for 40+yrs. Smells like mothballs but you can find gems and the conversation about each piece can be fun and engaging. He can size you to anything by sight too.
Basics
Essential stuff for everyday
groceries, neighborhood friendly somee organic options but also cheaper than whole foods around the corner
237 locals recommend
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd Stgroceries, neighborhood friendly somee organic options but also cheaper than whole foods around the corner
Northside Pharmacy
559 Driggs Avegreat toiletries and knowledgable pharmacist
Office 11211
223 Bedford Avecomputers, printing, mail and luggage drop off
Brother's Dry Cleaners
76 Havemeyer Stlaundry pick up and delivery
everything electronics PC & MAC knowledgeable local shop keeper
Apple store around the corner from apartment (Metropolitan and Bedford) you cant miss it.
15 locals recommend
Mikey's Hook Up
407 N 6th Steverything electronics PC & MAC knowledgeable local shop keeper
Apple store around the corner from apartment (Metropolitan and Bedford) you cant miss it.
Traveler advice
Getting around
east river ferry
best way to see sunset or travel from Williamsburg to dumbo or downtown Manhattan