Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
If you want to feel like you're part of the neighborhood, and you love going to Farmers' Markets, you'll want to shop here on Saturday morning(s).
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Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Dekalb AvenueIf you want to feel like you're part of the neighborhood, and you love going to Farmers' Markets, you'll want to shop here on Saturday morning(s).
Thirst is at the forefront of the natural wine scene. We founded it on DeKalb in 2006. It's been at its current location since May 2016, and was also designed by Tim Seggerman.
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Thirst Wine Merchants
11 Greene AveThirst is at the forefront of the natural wine scene. We founded it on DeKalb in 2006. It's been at its current location since May 2016, and was also designed by Tim Seggerman.
A less-expensive Whole Foods iteration that's about a ten-minute walk.
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Whole Foods Market 365
292 Ashland PlA less-expensive Whole Foods iteration that's about a ten-minute walk.
Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StThey have an in-house butcher.
A larger market than the one in Fort Greene, also on Saturdays. Worth the trip for fish from Blue Moon--where there's usually a line.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueA larger market than the one in Fort Greene, also on Saturdays. Worth the trip for fish from Blue Moon--where there's usually a line.
Union Square
The Grand-Daddy of NYC's Farmers' Markets.
Arts & Culture
Located near the Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Flatbush, and Park Slope, and walkable from our AirBnb, it was founded in 1895. The Beaux-Arts building was designed by McKim, Mead and White. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Музејот во Бруклин
200 Eastern PkwyLocated near the Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Flatbush, and Park Slope, and walkable from our AirBnb, it was founded in 1895. The Beaux-Arts building was designed by McKim, Mead and White. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Fort Greene's cultural center: theater, performance, music, film... It's known for its progressive and avant-garde performances. It presented its first performance in 1861. Its now comprised of several locations.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveFort Greene's cultural center: theater, performance, music, film... It's known for its progressive and avant-garde performances. It presented its first performance in 1861. Its now comprised of several locations.
An excellent bookstore that also regularly has events.
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Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StAn excellent bookstore that also regularly has events.
A haven for books -- they have used as well as new -- and they often host events.
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Unnameable Books
615 Vanderbilt AveA haven for books -- they have used as well as new -- and they often host events.
Parks & Nature
Where to go when you want to experience nature in all its splendor.
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Бруклински ботанички врт
990 Washington AveWhere to go when you want to experience nature in all its splendor.
After they completed Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed Prospect Park. Its main attractions include the 90-acre (36 ha) Long Meadow, Brooklyn's only lake, the Prospect Park Zoo, and a large nature conservancy. Its a pleasant stroll from our Airbnb.
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Паркот Прозорец
After they completed Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed Prospect Park. Its main attractions include the 90-acre (36 ha) Long Meadow, Brooklyn's only lake, the Prospect Park Zoo, and a large nature conservancy. Its a pleasant stroll from our Airbnb.
Entertainment & Activities
If you're a yogi, Shala offers yoga classes with great teachers.
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The Shala Yoga House | Fort Greene
83 Lafayette AveIf you're a yogi, Shala offers yoga classes with great teachers.
Sightseeing
Visit the cobble-stoned streets of historic Dumbo, and then take a stroll along this 85-acre park on the Brooklyn side of the East River. Designed by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates.
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Парк на Бруклинскиот мост
334 Furman StVisit the cobble-stoned streets of historic Dumbo, and then take a stroll along this 85-acre park on the Brooklyn side of the East River. Designed by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates.
Food scene
The Fly
549 Classon AvenueA fun place for rotisserie chicken, natty wine & booze.
An unfussy spot that Bon Appetit named one of the best new restaurants in the US in 2017.
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Hart's
506 Franklin AveAn unfussy spot that Bon Appetit named one of the best new restaurants in the US in 2017.
Authentic, flavorful, spicy Thai food -- you don't have to travel to Woodside.
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Ugly Baby
407 Smith StAuthentic, flavorful, spicy Thai food -- you don't have to travel to Woodside.
An acclaimed neighborhood restaurant from chef-owner Greg Baxtrom that offers a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu, some of which comes straight from their backyard garden.
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Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveAn acclaimed neighborhood restaurant from chef-owner Greg Baxtrom that offers a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu, some of which comes straight from their backyard garden.
Stellar food, an exceptional natural wine list, and great cocktails. The Triple Crown.
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The Four Horsemen
295 Grand StStellar food, an exceptional natural wine list, and great cocktails. The Triple Crown.
A cozy wine bar close by that has great food and a good wine list.
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LaLou
581 Vanderbilt AveA cozy wine bar close by that has great food and a good wine list.
For a satisfying Italian dinner with a serious wine list and cocktails too.
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Fausto
348 Flatbush AveFor a satisfying Italian dinner with a serious wine list and cocktails too.
An ingredient-driven, seasonal Italian restaurant with a strong wine list and specialty cocktails.
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Roman's
243 Dekalb AveAn ingredient-driven, seasonal Italian restaurant with a strong wine list and specialty cocktails.
Feeling like injera bread and Ethiopian food? And they have vegetarian options. And it's good.
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Bati Ethiopian Kitchen
1057 Fulton StFeeling like injera bread and Ethiopian food? And they have vegetarian options. And it's good.
Want to be transported to Oaxaca but be in Gowanus? Delicious. Mezcal.
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Claro
284 3rd AveWant to be transported to Oaxaca but be in Gowanus? Delicious. Mezcal.
Really good, satisfying Thai food (and ice cream, too).
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SkyIce Thai Food & Ice Cream
63 5th AveReally good, satisfying Thai food (and ice cream, too).
Really good ice cream (some are even non-diary but still really good).
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveReally good ice cream (some are even non-diary but still really good).
They have awesome sweet and savory pies, and they have natural wine and cocktails as well.
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Petee's Pie Company
61 Delancey StThey have awesome sweet and savory pies, and they have natural wine and cocktails as well.
Really good Mexican food that won't break the bank. This lication is across the street from BAM. You can also order in directly from them on their website.
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Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StReally good Mexican food that won't break the bank. This lication is across the street from BAM. You can also order in directly from them on their website.
A ray of sunshine in Bed-Stuy. House-made masa is the foundation for all things good.
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For All Things Good
343 Franklin AvenueA ray of sunshine in Bed-Stuy. House-made masa is the foundation for all things good.
Romantic, fantastic—excellent natural wine list, cocktails, and food.
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June
231 Court StRomantic, fantastic—excellent natural wine list, cocktails, and food.
From Gramercy Tavern alums, it’s a bit of a trek, but, if you’re feeling adventurous, it’s worth the trip.
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Rolo’s
853 Onderdonk AvenueFrom Gramercy Tavern alums, it’s a bit of a trek, but, if you’re feeling adventurous, it’s worth the trip.
A fresh take on a historic restaurant. If you don’t want to splurge, walk-in, sit at the bar and have a nosh. Insider secret, get there at 5pm, and ask to be seated upstairs at The Sunken Harbor Club, and take a deep dive into their cocktail list.
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Gage & Tollner
372 Fulton StreetA fresh take on a historic restaurant. If you don’t want to splurge, walk-in, sit at the bar and have a nosh. Insider secret, get there at 5pm, and ask to be seated upstairs at The Sunken Harbor Club, and take a deep dive into their cocktail list.
A nearby neighborhood trattoria with a good wine list and solid cocktails too.
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Aita
132 Greene AveA nearby neighborhood trattoria with a good wine list and solid cocktails too.
Fradei Italian Bistro
99 S Portland AveA tiny spot with 5-course seasonal tasting menus that features natural wine.
Classic French bistro fare, pleasant ambiance, casual, and have an excellent natural wine list.
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Café Paulette
1 S Elliott PlClassic French bistro fare, pleasant ambiance, casual, and have an excellent natural wine list.
Patti Ann's
570 Vanderbilt AvenueA great new addition to the neighborhood from the people behind Olmsted!
Oma Grassa
Great starters, excellent pizzas, a good wine list, and just a ten minute walk.
A very useful new addition to the neighborhood. It’s only a few blocks away for a casual satisfying dinner. Or for pickup or delivery in a pinch.
Wei’s - Fort Greene
A very useful new addition to the neighborhood. It’s only a few blocks away for a casual satisfying dinner. Or for pickup or delivery in a pinch.
Otway Bakery
The best pastries and bread in Brooklyn. Also visit their restaurant on the corner.