Guidebook for Brooklyn

Robin LaVerne
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

A recently renovated neighborhood dive-turned-lounge. Quick, delicious and inexpensive Spanish bite to eat. Family-owned and operated. REAL local Dominican culture and flavor!
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Kalina Bar & Grill
1476 Broadway
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A recently renovated neighborhood dive-turned-lounge. Quick, delicious and inexpensive Spanish bite to eat. Family-owned and operated. REAL local Dominican culture and flavor!
DEFINITELY take your order to go [no dining ambiance] and have some patience [often packed!]-- but for a taste of soul food on the healthier side, it's worth the wait.
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Bed Stuy Fish Fry
801 Halsey St
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DEFINITELY take your order to go [no dining ambiance] and have some patience [often packed!]-- but for a taste of soul food on the healthier side, it's worth the wait.
VEGAN FOOD that is actually affordable and tastes great! Very laid-back kung fu-inspired environment. They are welcome newcomers to the neighborhood.
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Toad Style
93 Ralph Ave
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VEGAN FOOD that is actually affordable and tastes great! Very laid-back kung fu-inspired environment. They are welcome newcomers to the neighborhood.
Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Awesome coffee and pastries. Great vibe. Lots of great local action here.
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Manny's
212 Patchen Ave
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Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Awesome coffee and pastries. Great vibe. Lots of great local action here.
Haitian Cuisine cafe. Relaxed yet upscale.
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Grandchamps
197 Patchen Ave
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Haitian Cuisine cafe. Relaxed yet upscale.
Very French cafe!
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Georges-Andre Vintage Cafe
558 Halsey St
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Very French cafe!
A favorite place to get a light bite, have coffee, get some laptopping done and enjoy the neighborhood.
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MacDonough Cafe
83 Saratoga Ave
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A favorite place to get a light bite, have coffee, get some laptopping done and enjoy the neighborhood.

Essentials

I recommend this supermarket for the closest access to the best selection of produce and food. It's worth the extra walk of a couple of blocks if you plan on cooking during your stay.
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Super Pioneer Supermarket
1657 Broadway
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I recommend this supermarket for the closest access to the best selection of produce and food. It's worth the extra walk of a couple of blocks if you plan on cooking during your stay.
The closest grocery store in the neighborhood.
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Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton St
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The closest grocery store in the neighborhood.
24 Hour groceries!
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Mr. Kiwi's
957 Broadway
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24 Hour groceries!
Awesome little boutique grocery with local and natural/organic produce, dairy and meat. Smoothies, too!
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Bed-Stuy Fresh and Local
210 Patchen Avenue
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Awesome little boutique grocery with local and natural/organic produce, dairy and meat. Smoothies, too!

Everything Else

This is our closest library, and a lovely little branch it is!
Brooklyn Public Library - Saratoga Branch
Macon Street
This is our closest library, and a lovely little branch it is!

Shopping

Closest 24-hour pharmacy for health, beauty, toiletry essentials.
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Walgreen's
66-54 Fresh Pond Rd
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Closest 24-hour pharmacy for health, beauty, toiletry essentials.