Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Our favorite restaurant! This Dominican bistro has AMAZING food, we've literally tried it all. It's a beautiful space, roomy yet cozy.
Happy hour includes cheap beers and delicous sangria alongside $2 empanadas (that you'll thank me for).
Our favorite dishes:
the skirt steak w/ plantains
&
Chicarron de Pollo (chicken) --yummmm
62 locals recommend
Puerto Viejo
564 Grand AveOur favorite restaurant! This Dominican bistro has AMAZING food, we've literally tried it all. It's a beautiful space, roomy yet cozy.
Happy hour includes cheap beers and delicous sangria alongside $2 empanadas (that you'll thank me for).
Our favorite dishes:
the skirt steak w/ plantains
&
Chicarron de Pollo (chicken) --yummmm
Guacuco Bed-Stuy
360 Throop AveTapas, Arepas...yummm
3 blocks away!
its almost a secret...you walk in and it's a beautiful rustic and modern feel. plenty of beautiful lush greenery and outdoor seating as well.
2 blocks away
26 locals recommend
KLEINBERG'S
165 Tompkins Aveits almost a secret...you walk in and it's a beautiful rustic and modern feel. plenty of beautiful lush greenery and outdoor seating as well.
2 blocks away
Sightseeing
Here you can see all the boroughs at the same time and catch amazing views. It's pricer @ a $30 entry but worth it to go once.
423 locals recommend
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaHere you can see all the boroughs at the same time and catch amazing views. It's pricer @ a $30 entry but worth it to go once.
The Staten Island Ferry is a FREE boat ride. takes about 26 minutes in each direction and you get to see the Statue of Liberty!
When boarding the ferry on the way TO Staten Island make sure you go outside on the RIGHT side of the boat, here you will be able to see the Statue of Liberty.
when you reach staten Island they make EVERYONE EXIT THE BOAT to then reboard. You can follow the crowds back to the ferry.
On the return trip back to Manhattan you should ride on the left side of the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty again.
21 locals recommend
Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal Greenmarket
4 South StThe Staten Island Ferry is a FREE boat ride. takes about 26 minutes in each direction and you get to see the Statue of Liberty!
When boarding the ferry on the way TO Staten Island make sure you go outside on the RIGHT side of the boat, here you will be able to see the Statue of Liberty.
when you reach staten Island they make EVERYONE EXIT THE BOAT to then reboard. You can follow the crowds back to the ferry.
On the return trip back to Manhattan you should ride on the left side of the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty again.
Great for shopping, lots of boutiques and you'll find all the souvenirs you'd ever want there.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
Great for shopping, lots of boutiques and you'll find all the souvenirs you'd ever want there.
Parks & Nature
beautiful park with plenty to do, perfect for a bike ride, or picnic
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
beautiful park with plenty to do, perfect for a bike ride, or picnic
Drinks & Nightlife
Sports bar close by, great food and drinks, they host trivia nights on wednesdays and taco Tuesdays (so good)
Cash Only.
51 locals recommend
Brooklyn Stoops
748 Myrtle AvenueSports bar close by, great food and drinks, they host trivia nights on wednesdays and taco Tuesdays (so good)
Cash Only.
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveCool Reggae Spot, good drinks & music.
Moloko
705 Myrtle AveDELICIOUS burgers, great vibe.
Bed-Vyne Cocktail
305 Halsey Stgreat drinks, bumping music and fun crowd
This is a bar and club...so much fun. There are 3 rooms the main bar, a dance room, and an upstairs dance party. The music varies and the vibes are always fun.
257 locals recommend
Pianos
158 Ludlow StThis is a bar and club...so much fun. There are 3 rooms the main bar, a dance room, and an upstairs dance party. The music varies and the vibes are always fun.
Essentials
Its right below the J train so it's easy to hop right into before walking back to the apartment. They carry basics,fresh fruits and organic needs. Try a fresh juice!
233 locals recommend
Mr. Kiwi's
957 BroadwayIts right below the J train so it's easy to hop right into before walking back to the apartment. They carry basics,fresh fruits and organic needs. Try a fresh juice!
Bravo Supermarkets
3008 Fulton StGetting Around
Broadway/Myrtle Av station
J/Z/M trains
Myrtle - Willoughby Avs station
G train
Entertainment & Activities
BAM is theatre and performing arts theatre with groundbreaking performances.
We have a membership.
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StBAM is theatre and performing arts theatre with groundbreaking performances.
We have a membership.