Guidebook for Brooklyn

Melissa & Amir
Melissa & Amir
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

This is right down the block. They have amazing coffee, breads, and baked goods!
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BAKERIE
252 Albany Ave
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This is right down the block. They have amazing coffee, breads, and baked goods!
The legendary Kosher BBQ spot that won NYC's Brisket King competition! Merely a 10-minute walk and you won't find anything else like it!!
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Izzy's BBQ Smokehouse
397 Troy Ave
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The legendary Kosher BBQ spot that won NYC's Brisket King competition! Merely a 10-minute walk and you won't find anything else like it!!
Kosher artisanal burgers and hand-cut fries, consistently delicious!
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Boeuf & Bun
271 Kingston Ave
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Kosher artisanal burgers and hand-cut fries, consistently delicious!
A renown neighborhood mainstay for a nice sit-down meal, with an amazing chef and knowledgeable staff.
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Basil Pizza & Wine Bar
270 Kingston Ave
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A renown neighborhood mainstay for a nice sit-down meal, with an amazing chef and knowledgeable staff.
Soul Food Kitchen has been around more than 20 years, this cash-only takeout counter has been dishing out excellent no-frills Southern fare with a focus on seafood. The smothered turkey wings are a popular option, and there’s real Southern sweet tea to wash it all down. Don’t neglect the sides!
Soulfood Caterers
88a Kingston Ave
Soul Food Kitchen has been around more than 20 years, this cash-only takeout counter has been dishing out excellent no-frills Southern fare with a focus on seafood. The smothered turkey wings are a popular option, and there’s real Southern sweet tea to wash it all down. Don’t neglect the sides!
This French-Senegalese cafe has pastries in the morning, sandwiches and salads at lunch, brunch, and dinner. On Wednesday nights, there’s a three-course prix fixe Senegalese menu. It’s also a solid option for brunch.
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Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford Ave
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This French-Senegalese cafe has pastries in the morning, sandwiches and salads at lunch, brunch, and dinner. On Wednesday nights, there’s a three-course prix fixe Senegalese menu. It’s also a solid option for brunch.
Mexican food in a colorful space at a reasonable price. It’s a mezcal- and tequila-only bar, so go for the house margarita or a cocktail like the cucumber and cilantro “Don Pepino.” Skip the draft margarita.
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Chavela's
736 Franklin Ave
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Mexican food in a colorful space at a reasonable price. It’s a mezcal- and tequila-only bar, so go for the house margarita or a cocktail like the cucumber and cilantro “Don Pepino.” Skip the draft margarita.
Dessert and cocktail bar Butter & Scotch has rotating seasonal drink themes in a retro diner-decorated space. There are boozy shakes, too, and fancy Jello shots that are deceptively good. On the dessert side, the “Hotline Bling” cake is a chocolatey triumph.
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Butter & Scotch
53 Rockaway Avenue
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Dessert and cocktail bar Butter & Scotch has rotating seasonal drink themes in a retro diner-decorated space. There are boozy shakes, too, and fancy Jello shots that are deceptively good. On the dessert side, the “Hotline Bling” cake is a chocolatey triumph.
Gloria’s is a greatest-hits album of Trinidadian food. The friendly, low-frills restaurant humbly, and handily, crushes all of the classics.
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Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.
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Gloria’s is a greatest-hits album of Trinidadian food. The friendly, low-frills restaurant humbly, and handily, crushes all of the classics.
World-famous and can't-miss soul kitchen, the Islands offer unreal jerk chicken, curry vegetables, and so much more.
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The Islands
671 Washington Ave
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World-famous and can't-miss soul kitchen, the Islands offer unreal jerk chicken, curry vegetables, and so much more.
Need some fresh bagels? This bustling deli offers house-baked bagels, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and more.
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Holesome Bagels
333A Kingston Ave
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Need some fresh bagels? This bustling deli offers house-baked bagels, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Tasty local sushi shop, now also offering poke-style bowls.
Noribar
326 Kingston Ave
Tasty local sushi shop, now also offering poke-style bowls.
Low-key locale offering sushi & other traditional Japanese entrees both hot & cold, great for delivery!
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Sakura Tokyo
604 Nostrand Ave.
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Low-key locale offering sushi & other traditional Japanese entrees both hot & cold, great for delivery!

Arts & Culture

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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave
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This is the Central branch, largest in Brooklyn, across from the Grand Army Memorial Arch, and Saturday farmers market.
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Brooklyn Public Library
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This is the Central branch, largest in Brooklyn, across from the Grand Army Memorial Arch, and Saturday farmers market.
A historic site and museum in Brooklyn, Weeksville is one of America's first free black communities during the 19th century. Within this community, the residents established schools, churches and benevolent associations and were active in the abolitionist movement.
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Weeksville Heritage Center
158 Buffalo Ave
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A historic site and museum in Brooklyn, Weeksville is one of America's first free black communities during the 19th century. Within this community, the residents established schools, churches and benevolent associations and were active in the abolitionist movement.

Parks & Nature

Designed by Olmstead and Vaux (of Central Park fame), this tree-filled oasis is larger than it seems! Bring binoculars, this is a major stop for migratory birds.
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Prospect Park
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Designed by Olmstead and Vaux (of Central Park fame), this tree-filled oasis is larger than it seems! Bring binoculars, this is a major stop for migratory birds.
Founded in 1910, and adjacent to Prospect Park, the 52-acre garden includes many specialty "gardens within the Garden," diverse plant collections, and indoor conservatory with 5 unique climate pavilions.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
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Founded in 1910, and adjacent to Prospect Park, the 52-acre garden includes many specialty "gardens within the Garden," diverse plant collections, and indoor conservatory with 5 unique climate pavilions.
The local park, 1 block away, adjacent to the Children's Museum with children's playground, sprinklers (in summer), grassy field, skate park, and basketball courts.
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Brower Park
Prospect Place
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The local park, 1 block away, adjacent to the Children's Museum with children's playground, sprinklers (in summer), grassy field, skate park, and basketball courts.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cool bar in a former garage, wide-ranging beer selection, hosting events like DJs & readings, plus an outdoor space with picnic tables.
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Franklin Park
618 St Johns Pl
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Cool bar in a former garage, wide-ranging beer selection, hosting events like DJs & readings, plus an outdoor space with picnic tables.
Awesome beer bar that highlights local & regional brews among lots of other craft beers (including canned) accompanied by soft pretzels, with a backyard.
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Covenhoven
730 Classon Ave
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Awesome beer bar that highlights local & regional brews among lots of other craft beers (including canned) accompanied by soft pretzels, with a backyard.
A diverse food hall with a wide-variety of offerings and events, and family-friendly.
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BERG'N
899 Bergen St
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A diverse food hall with a wide-variety of offerings and events, and family-friendly.
Caribbean-inspired cocktails like Mai Tais, plus beer & wine, served in a retro, low-key space.
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Two Saints
753 Nostrand Ave.
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Caribbean-inspired cocktails like Mai Tais, plus beer & wine, served in a retro, low-key space.

Essentials

Local grocery store for all your basic needs.
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Fine Fare Supermarket
476 Marcus Garvey Blvd
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Local grocery store for all your basic needs.