Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveBBQ by the pound!! We love the beef brisket.
Seasonal food market (make sure to check to make sure it's open). It's a bit of a scene-- tons of people, but tons of good food if you feel like braving the crowds.
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveSeasonal food market (make sure to check to make sure it's open). It's a bit of a scene-- tons of people, but tons of good food if you feel like braving the crowds.
A roaster and coffee shop out of Colombia, they describe themselves as “farm to table.” The space itself is gorgeous, with a massive skylight and a huge living plant wall.
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Devoción
69 Grand StA roaster and coffee shop out of Colombia, they describe themselves as “farm to table.” The space itself is gorgeous, with a massive skylight and a huge living plant wall.
An Aussie coffee shop with some unique drinks. We love the tonic & lime cold brew.
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Sweatshop
232 Metropolitan AveAn Aussie coffee shop with some unique drinks. We love the tonic & lime cold brew.
This is just a half block away. One of the earliest coffee shops in Williamsburg, it’s our local go-to. Originally out of Ithaca, NY.
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Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StThis is just a half block away. One of the earliest coffee shops in Williamsburg, it’s our local go-to. Originally out of Ithaca, NY.
The Greenpoint neighborhood is historically a Polish neighborhood. If you’re in the mood for Polish food, this is a great place to get pierogis, potato pancakes, borscht, and bigos stew.
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Karczma
136 Greenpoint AveThe Greenpoint neighborhood is historically a Polish neighborhood. If you’re in the mood for Polish food, this is a great place to get pierogis, potato pancakes, borscht, and bigos stew.
Our area of Williamsburg is actually an old Italian neighborhood. Bamonte’s is a classic, mafia-esque, old-school Italian American restaurant. Sinatra dined here. It’s the real deal. The food is pretty good, but it’s really the atmosphere you’re going for. You can also sit at the bar and have a martini and skip dinner.
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Bamonte's
32 Withers StOur area of Williamsburg is actually an old Italian neighborhood. Bamonte’s is a classic, mafia-esque, old-school Italian American restaurant. Sinatra dined here. It’s the real deal. The food is pretty good, but it’s really the atmosphere you’re going for. You can also sit at the bar and have a martini and skip dinner.
This upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in located on the Greenpoint waterfront. If you’re up for a walk and a little exploring, this is a great spot to visit. And the food is amazing. Along the way you can get a drink at Achilles heel or a coffee and treat at Ovenly bakery.
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Glasserie
95 Commercial StThis upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in located on the Greenpoint waterfront. If you’re up for a walk and a little exploring, this is a great spot to visit. And the food is amazing. Along the way you can get a drink at Achilles heel or a coffee and treat at Ovenly bakery.
One of the few hidden spots left in Greenpoint. This spot feels to us like the old Williamsburg 20 years ago :) Before it blew up! Great service. Dependable food. Just feels good to be there.
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Achilles Heel
180 West StOne of the few hidden spots left in Greenpoint. This spot feels to us like the old Williamsburg 20 years ago :) Before it blew up! Great service. Dependable food. Just feels good to be there.
Great natural wine bar & restaurant. Very hard to get into, but if you go early you can at least sit at the bar. Make sure you get the bread. Oh the bread. Owned by the frontman of LCD Sound System. so the restaurant soundtrack is good!
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The Four Horsemen
295 Grand StGreat natural wine bar & restaurant. Very hard to get into, but if you go early you can at least sit at the bar. Make sure you get the bread. Oh the bread. Owned by the frontman of LCD Sound System. so the restaurant soundtrack is good!
One of the earliest farm-to-table Brooklyn restaurants, this one is classic new Williamsburg. You can’t really go wrong. The brick chicken is fabulous.
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Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayOne of the earliest farm-to-table Brooklyn restaurants, this one is classic new Williamsburg. You can’t really go wrong. The brick chicken is fabulous.
Southern comfort food at its best (and this coming from a true Southerner!). Make sure to get their fried chicken, the hot chicken biscuit, a slice of pie and a donut! If you go during brunch prime time, expect a long wait.
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Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StSouthern comfort food at its best (and this coming from a true Southerner!). Make sure to get their fried chicken, the hot chicken biscuit, a slice of pie and a donut! If you go during brunch prime time, expect a long wait.
Breakfast all day! Their biscuit and sausage gravy is one of our favorites. Heads up there’s often a wait for brunch hours.
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Egg
109 N 3rd StBreakfast all day! Their biscuit and sausage gravy is one of our favorites. Heads up there’s often a wait for brunch hours.
Just a block away, this sushi & ramen restaurant has a Hawaiian influence. A few of our favorites: the tuna poke and the salmon poke; Sid’s salad; yao yao pork ramen; fried chicken rice bowl.
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Suzume
545 Lorimer StJust a block away, this sushi & ramen restaurant has a Hawaiian influence. A few of our favorites: the tuna poke and the salmon poke; Sid’s salad; yao yao pork ramen; fried chicken rice bowl.
Sal’s pizza is classic old-school, Italian Brooklyn. Great for a late-night slice. And their pasta is really good. (We recommend eggplant rollatini, shrimp & pesto, meat sauce.) Tell Mimmo you're staying in Alana & Ryan's airbnb.
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Sal's Pizzería
544 Lorimer StSal’s pizza is classic old-school, Italian Brooklyn. Great for a late-night slice. And their pasta is really good. (We recommend eggplant rollatini, shrimp & pesto, meat sauce.) Tell Mimmo you're staying in Alana & Ryan's airbnb.
This is literally right across the street from us. If you love fish, their simple Japanese breakfast is like no other. They focus on local, sustainable seafood. In the evenings, they have some of the best ramen around. If uni is in season, get the uni ramen! They don’t take reservations, so best to go early.
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OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StThis is literally right across the street from us. If you love fish, their simple Japanese breakfast is like no other. They focus on local, sustainable seafood. In the evenings, they have some of the best ramen around. If uni is in season, get the uni ramen! They don’t take reservations, so best to go early.
This is our family’s cheese and sandwich shop! It's located just across the street. We sell beer & cider, cheese, produce and groceries, as well as breakfast biscuits, salads, sandwiches and espresso. If you tell the cashier that you’re staying in our AirBnb space, you’ll receive 20% off your purchase.
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Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StThis is our family’s cheese and sandwich shop! It's located just across the street. We sell beer & cider, cheese, produce and groceries, as well as breakfast biscuits, salads, sandwiches and espresso. If you tell the cashier that you’re staying in our AirBnb space, you’ll receive 20% off your purchase.
We firmly believe this this the best steakhouse on the PLANET. Truly. YOU must get the axe handle ribeye. It is expensive, but worth it. (Also get the grilled octopus, the halloumi salad, grilled shisitos, truffled mashed potatoes, and the pot de creme). If you go, they do not take reservations. Arrive right when they open, or be prepared to wait 1-2 hours. They have a great beer bar next door, Spuyten Duyvil, where you can drink away the wait.
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St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveWe firmly believe this this the best steakhouse on the PLANET. Truly. YOU must get the axe handle ribeye. It is expensive, but worth it. (Also get the grilled octopus, the halloumi salad, grilled shisitos, truffled mashed potatoes, and the pot de creme). If you go, they do not take reservations. Arrive right when they open, or be prepared to wait 1-2 hours. They have a great beer bar next door, Spuyten Duyvil, where you can drink away the wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gorgeous little place by the Williamsburg Bridge. Nice spot to go to before or after a walk over the bridge (which we highly recommend for the views!).
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Donna
7 BroadwayGorgeous little place by the Williamsburg Bridge. Nice spot to go to before or after a walk over the bridge (which we highly recommend for the views!).
This is the rooftop bar on top of the Wythe hotel. It has one of the best views of the city. Late it’s a bit of a scene and there’s actually a velvet rope to go in (especially on Thur/Fri/Sat). So best to go early and then stay for sunset.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveThis is the rooftop bar on top of the Wythe hotel. It has one of the best views of the city. Late it’s a bit of a scene and there’s actually a velvet rope to go in (especially on Thur/Fri/Sat). So best to go early and then stay for sunset.
Pete's is an old favorite and one of the original bars in the neighborhood. They have a great live music scene also.
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Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StPete's is an old favorite and one of the original bars in the neighborhood. They have a great live music scene also.
The original Barcade location....video games and beer! Just a block away.
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Barcade
388 Union AveThe original Barcade location....video games and beer! Just a block away.
Gorgeous beer bar owned by man behind Evil Twin beer. If you love beer, this is must.
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Tørst
615 Manhattan AveGorgeous beer bar owned by man behind Evil Twin beer. If you love beer, this is must.
One of the first good beer bars in the neighborhood. Best and most unique selection around. Lots of sours. Quirky space. Nice backyard.
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Spuyten Duyvil
359 Metropolitan AveOne of the first good beer bars in the neighborhood. Best and most unique selection around. Lots of sours. Quirky space. Nice backyard.
Sightseeing
You really must walk over the bridge at sunset. Then you can go out for a drink or dinner on the Lower East Side. And take the JMZ subway line home later.
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Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathYou really must walk over the bridge at sunset. Then you can go out for a drink or dinner on the Lower East Side. And take the JMZ subway line home later.
Parks & Nature
This park is a secret gem in Greenpoint. A quiet, beautiful place for a picnic. And they have a great Farmer's Market.
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Msgr. McGolrick Park
Nassau AvenueThis park is a secret gem in Greenpoint. A quiet, beautiful place for a picnic. And they have a great Farmer's Market.
McCarren is the closest park to us. It has a track, soccer field, playground, and an amazing outdoor pool in the summe
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StMcCarren is the closest park to us. It has a track, soccer field, playground, and an amazing outdoor pool in the summe
Shopping
Higher-end vintage clothing. Great selection.
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10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StHigher-end vintage clothing. Great selection.
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveRelatively-affordable vintage clothing. Huge shop.
Gorgeous nursery with incredible plants and gifts. Fun to browse even if you can't take one home with you.
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Sprout Home
59 Grand StGorgeous nursery with incredible plants and gifts. Fun to browse even if you can't take one home with you.
Catbird
108 Bedford AveJewelry and unique gifts on Bedford Avenue.
Essentials
Walgreens
210 Union AveNearest pharmacy to us. 10-minute walk.
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StBig grocery store for essentials.
Closest laundromat. Do it yourself or drop it off.
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Metro Community Laundromat
561 Metropolitan AveClosest laundromat. Do it yourself or drop it off.
Great small pharmacy. (The chain pharmacies (Walgreens, etc.) are usually very busy and not always helpful.)
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Northside Pharmacy
559 Driggs AveGreat small pharmacy. (The chain pharmacies (Walgreens, etc.) are usually very busy and not always helpful.)
Entertainment & Activities
Terrific boutique movie theater with a great selection of films. Plus you can eat and drink there!
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveTerrific boutique movie theater with a great selection of films. Plus you can eat and drink there!
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand St