Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great local restaurant. They change their menu every week or so with a few staple items like the chicken sandwich which is a personal favorite.
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Allswell
124 Bedford AveGreat local restaurant. They change their menu every week or so with a few staple items like the chicken sandwich which is a personal favorite.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveGreat Middle Eastern Food with hipsters to boot.
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveCutest Coffee shop in Williamsburg
Beco
45 Richardson StThis Brazil inspired restaurant bar has the best Moqueca in all of the Burg
Heath Ledger was part owner of this hipster restaurant/bar. Better get there early because it's got very limited space
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveHeath Ledger was part owner of this hipster restaurant/bar. Better get there early because it's got very limited space
Urban Rustic
Great morning spot for coffee before you start your day
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StHigh fuel coffee with hipsters to boot. What's there not to like?
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StBeer and Radegast go together
SUMMER SATURDAY'S ONLY... this local artisanal venue is a great place to try different type of foods.
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveSUMMER SATURDAY'S ONLY... this local artisanal venue is a great place to try different type of foods.
Traif
229 S 4th StIf you like pork, pig or any piglet related foods, you have to come here.
Extra Fancy
Even though it's a bit shabby chic, the food is incredible
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AvePrepare yourself for bbq heaven.
This local establishment has got a mom and pop feel. Don't let that fool you. The food is delish.
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Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
44 Berry StThis local establishment has got a mom and pop feel. Don't let that fool you. The food is delish.
This place is Hipster American. Better try to make a reservation or come early because the wait can seem like forever.
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Walter Foods
253 Grand StThis place is Hipster American. Better try to make a reservation or come early because the wait can seem like forever.
Onomea
84 Havemeyer StThe best Hawaiian food east of the Big Island.
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveA long wait but one of the best American fares focussing on meats
Great Southern Brunch comfort food. Get there early if you're planning on doing a brunch thing as you'll have to wait in a huge queue otherwise.
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Egg
109 N 3rd StGreat Southern Brunch comfort food. Get there early if you're planning on doing a brunch thing as you'll have to wait in a huge queue otherwise.
Great sushi option in the neighborhood. If you order the Omakase (chef's special), you must do it at the sushi bar. You will not be disappointed
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229 Dekalb AvenueGreat sushi option in the neighborhood. If you order the Omakase (chef's special), you must do it at the sushi bar. You will not be disappointed
This restaurant is like a speakeasy. It's nondescript but the minute you open the front door, you are transformed into another world. It's like being in Japan without having to fly 14 hours.
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Zenkichi
77 N 6th StThis restaurant is like a speakeasy. It's nondescript but the minute you open the front door, you are transformed into another world. It's like being in Japan without having to fly 14 hours.
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayGreat restaurant. Beware of the small seats.
Great American Food in an retro railcar environment. Gotta order a cocktail and the burger is a "go to" if you can't decide what you want
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Diner
85 BroadwayGreat American Food in an retro railcar environment. Gotta order a cocktail and the burger is a "go to" if you can't decide what you want
If you're exploring the southside, check out Rabbithole. It's a great place for brunch
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Rabbithole
352 Bedford AveIf you're exploring the southside, check out Rabbithole. It's a great place for brunch
It's like the best Kentucky Fried chicken you've ever had as a kid plus grandma's home made pies. One slice won't do.
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Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StIt's like the best Kentucky Fried chicken you've ever had as a kid plus grandma's home made pies. One slice won't do.
This is an institution for all things steak. You may never eat anything more decadent in your entire life but that comes with a price so prepare yourself and bring lots of $$$$.
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayThis is an institution for all things steak. You may never eat anything more decadent in your entire life but that comes with a price so prepare yourself and bring lots of $$$$.
Tacos, tequila, and trendy...this Mexican inspired restaurant is a great choice if you're craving for something south of the border.
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Rosarito Fish Shack
168-170 Wythe AveTacos, tequila, and trendy...this Mexican inspired restaurant is a great choice if you're craving for something south of the border.
Best Pizza in Brooklyn. Although it's not walkable (Take the L to Morgan Ave and ask google maps for directions) once you've arrived, you will re-examine your entire pizza eating life. It's that good!
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Roberta's
261 Moore StBest Pizza in Brooklyn. Although it's not walkable (Take the L to Morgan Ave and ask google maps for directions) once you've arrived, you will re-examine your entire pizza eating life. It's that good!
It's across the street and it's got a great back bar. Closest place for the best Old Fashioned with Rye.
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The Bedford
110 Bedford AveIt's across the street and it's got a great back bar. Closest place for the best Old Fashioned with Rye.
The Bean
31 3rd AveClosest Coffee shop to the apartment.
Café Beit
158 Bedford Ave2nd closest coffee shop. Great artisanal coffee. Locally owned.
Everything Else
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBar, music venue plus bowling. Who could want anything more?
Best place to view the city at dusk. Enjoy a cocktail on the rooftop deck while viewing the sunset. Doesn't get any better than this
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveBest place to view the city at dusk. Enjoy a cocktail on the rooftop deck while viewing the sunset. Doesn't get any better than this
SUMMER TIME ONLY...It's free and there's a free lunch bag that nobody knows about. The only caveat is that you must bring your own heavy duty lock and approved swimwear.
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McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StSUMMER TIME ONLY...It's free and there's a free lunch bag that nobody knows about. The only caveat is that you must bring your own heavy duty lock and approved swimwear.
Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StEssentially free yoga with great teachers. Get your ohmmm on
Greenhouse Holistic
218 N 7th StGet your massage on here. Great place and super relaxing
Drinks & Nightlife
Output
74 Wythe AveGet your Euro groove on for this late night spot
If you're here on the right nights, you might even get to enjoy a last minute pop up restaurant. Otherwise, enjoy the coffees and cool cocktails
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Kinfolk 90
90 Wythe AveIf you're here on the right nights, you might even get to enjoy a last minute pop up restaurant. Otherwise, enjoy the coffees and cool cocktails
The Shanty
79 Richardson StThe best gin cocktail in the neighborhood. Nuf said
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th St Get your Indie music fix here.
A great choice if you're hanging out on the Northside. There's a zillion beer options and best of all you can play Jenga!
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Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveA great choice if you're hanging out on the Northside. There's a zillion beer options and best of all you can play Jenga!
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StGreat cocktails in a speakeasy setting.
Beautiful interior. Many a wedding has been hosted here. Quiet and lovely. Great selection and nice people.
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Brooklyn Winery
61 N 8th StBeautiful interior. Many a wedding has been hosted here. Quiet and lovely. Great selection and nice people.
The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveLocal dive bar with amazing cocktails and a legit dinner menu.
Great place if you want drinks/snaks or you want your little ones running around without actually having to watch them!
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The Woods
48 S 4th StGreat place if you want drinks/snaks or you want your little ones running around without actually having to watch them!
Great little bar under the Williamsburg Bridge. Do not bring the grandma unless she loves whiskey. In fact, bring grandma and buy her a couple of shots while you're at it.
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Post Office Whiskey Bar
188 Havemeyer StreetGreat little bar under the Williamsburg Bridge. Do not bring the grandma unless she loves whiskey. In fact, bring grandma and buy her a couple of shots while you're at it.
Shopping
Smoochie Baby
110 Berry StThis local kids store is a great place to source some local wares.
Great weekend venue if you're looking for some local wares
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Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StGreat weekend venue if you're looking for some local wares
Come see the local jeweler and bring home a custom made piece for your loved one. Ask for Michael. He's got the best Irish accent this side of the Atlantic.
Fitzgerald Jewelry
243 Grand StCome see the local jeweler and bring home a custom made piece for your loved one. Ask for Michael. He's got the best Irish accent this side of the Atlantic.
MAST
111 N 3rd StHipster Chocolate on a great street!
The Best Chocolate offering in NYC. And it's only a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Cacao Market by MarieBelle
67 Guernsey StThe Best Chocolate offering in NYC. And it's only a 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Essentials
Come here if you're ready to get your cheese freak on. It's got so many choices it's overwhelming but you'll walk out with something you'll love.
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Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveCome here if you're ready to get your cheese freak on. It's got so many choices it's overwhelming but you'll walk out with something you'll love.
Get a great haircut and shave by the best of the best. Ask for Mike if you want the best guy there.
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Fellow Barber
101 N 8th StGet a great haircut and shave by the best of the best. Ask for Mike if you want the best guy there.
Khim's Millennium Market
260 Bushwick AveClosest Grocery Store
Local grocery store but there's a wholefoods opening up one block away. Too many choices!
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Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StLocal grocery store but there's a wholefoods opening up one block away. Too many choices!
Entertainment & Activities
A dive bar with a bowling alley attached to it. It's a quintessential hipster move to go there.
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The Gutter
200 N 14th StA dive bar with a bowling alley attached to it. It's a quintessential hipster move to go there.
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StBrewery and beer. Not much else to say.
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovies, dinners, cocktails...seriously??
Getting Around
You're not going to get luxury but you'll be able to get to JFK for $35 plus tip if you pay in cash. We use this because it's the most affordable reliable option out there. Call (718) 383-5555
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Java Car Service
240 Kent AveYou're not going to get luxury but you'll be able to get to JFK for $35 plus tip if you pay in cash. We use this because it's the most affordable reliable option out there. Call (718) 383-5555