Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails/food - fun atmosphere - one of the few bars to play r&b and hip hop
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Sweet Science
135 Graham AveGreat cocktails/food - fun atmosphere - one of the few bars to play r&b and hip hop
Hidden gem with upscale drinks and intimate atmosphere = very cool date spot
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Featherweight
135 Graham AveHidden gem with upscale drinks and intimate atmosphere = very cool date spot
cash only - beer and shot specials - fun crowd - weekend dance parties
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duckduck
153 Montrose Avecash only - beer and shot specials - fun crowd - weekend dance parties
Tradesman
222 Bushwick AveHipster scene with lots of wood trim and an outdoor space
Post No Bills
253 Bushwick Avecash only - low key and good vibes
off the beaten path - great restaurant and rooftop bar w/ a view of the city
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Northern Territory
12 Franklin Stoff the beaten path - great restaurant and rooftop bar w/ a view of the city
crowded rooftop bar - but a great place to experience brooklyn night life on a grand scale
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Berry Park
4 Berry Stcrowded rooftop bar - but a great place to experience brooklyn night life on a grand scale
the fancy hotel in williamsburg with a fancy rooftop bar and pricey drinks
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Avethe fancy hotel in williamsburg with a fancy rooftop bar and pricey drinks
fun bar - outdoor space - food - delicious pickle back shots - and a dance floor
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The Woods
48 S 4th Stfun bar - outdoor space - food - delicious pickle back shots - and a dance floor
Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand Stfancy cocktails - outdoor backyard - great date spot
large beer hall for a taste of germany in brooklyn
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd Stlarge beer hall for a taste of germany in brooklyn
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th Sta place to release your inner bro
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau Aveanother beer garden - bit more upscale
live music every night, pool, ping pong, shuffle, chess, more games, and beer
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Fat Cat
75 Christopher Stlive music every night, pool, ping pong, shuffle, chess, more games, and beer
need a break? stop by for a drink outdoors. the park's bathroom is also the nicest public bathroom in the city.
Fever-Tree Porch
41 W 40th Stneed a break? stop by for a drink outdoors. the park's bathroom is also the nicest public bathroom in the city.
The Drink
228 Manhattan Avenuehave a punch bowl in their summer friendly outdoor space
Don Pedro
90 Manhattan Avenuedive bar w/ nights ranging from grunge to drag queens
Food Scene
cash only - delicious vietnamese sandwiches, noodles, and bubble tea
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Nam Nam
109 Montrose Avecash only - delicious vietnamese sandwiches, noodles, and bubble tea
Cup
221 Montrose Aveconveniently located before the subway entrance - cash only
Bread Brothers Bagel Cafe
220 Bushwick Avebagels and coffee to start the day
THE best brunch for $14 - includes entree, coffee, and a mimosa or bloody mary
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EastWick
112 Graham AveTHE best brunch for $14 - includes entree, coffee, and a mimosa or bloody mary
vegan doughnuts - featured on food network....if you like that kind of thing
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Dun-Well Doughnuts
222 Montrose Avevegan doughnuts - featured on food network....if you like that kind of thing
this is where my brother works - you can even have a drink called the "lady mabel" - cheers! (cash only)
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Suzume
545 Lorimer Stthis is where my brother works - you can even have a drink called the "lady mabel" - cheers! (cash only)
THE place for chicken and waffles - try to get there early because there could be a wait
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Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StTHE place for chicken and waffles - try to get there early because there could be a wait
beautiful restaurant for brunch or a really nice dinner - great place to celebrate
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Juliette
135 N 5th Stbeautiful restaurant for brunch or a really nice dinner - great place to celebrate
the best $5 heuvos rancheros - especially when you're hungover
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Antojitos Mexicanos
107 Graham Avethe best $5 heuvos rancheros - especially when you're hungover
gourmet country soul food with a brooklyn twist - look into the fried chicken dinner for 4/5 ppl - it's a party
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The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer Streetgourmet country soul food with a brooklyn twist - look into the fried chicken dinner for 4/5 ppl - it's a party
Jing Fong Restaurant
380 Amsterdam Avenuego up the escalators for dim sum brunch heaven
Big Wong
67 Mott Stbest roast duck noodle soup
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers Stdim sum w/ a banksy by the bathroom - prepare to wait
Congee Village
100 Allen Stget the garlic chicken
$1 oyster happy hour on fridays, but get there early. gorgeous backyard garden
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Maison Premiere
298 Bedford Ave$1 oyster happy hour on fridays, but get there early. gorgeous backyard garden
Driggs Avenue
Driggs Avenuebacon wrapped fried hot dogs
take the B48 - beer hall with food and the brick and mortar home of the ramen burger
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899 Bergen St
899 Bergen Streettake the B48 - beer hall with food and the brick and mortar home of the ramen burger
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South Streeta foodie's delight
Bunker Vietnamese
99 Scott Aveworth the trek - but get there early to avoid the wait
located within the lobby of the parker meridian hotel lobby - a burger so good, you don't need the fries
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burger joint
119 W 56th Stlocated within the lobby of the parker meridian hotel lobby - a burger so good, you don't need the fries
Thai Terminal
349 E 12th Stone of the best thai spots in nyc
Zabb Elee
75 2nd Avenuesimply great thai with fancy thai decor
Krystal’s
6902 Roosevelt Avebest of little philippines
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth Stgreat date spot - casual and romantic
Le Barricou
533 Grand Stwinter's best brunch - complete with fireplace in the back
Essentials
24 hr grocery/deli - best vegan and vegetarian sandwiches you'll ever have
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Azure Grocery
187 Montrose Ave24 hr grocery/deli - best vegan and vegetarian sandwiches you'll ever have
fresh veggie and fruit juices - friendly staff
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Orange Tree Organic Market Inc
121 Graham Avefresh veggie and fruit juices - friendly staff
King's Wine & Spirits
111 Graham Aveself-explanatory
Red Ribbon Bakeshop
65-02 Roosevelt Avedelicious filipino pastries and desserts
Arts & Culture
The Gutter
200 N 14th Stold school bowling alley with pitchers, pool, and live bands
fancy bowling alley with leather couches, good food, and live music/shows
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avefancy bowling alley with leather couches, good food, and live music/shows
bar and a movie theater in one - did i mention the movies are free? check the site/facebook for what's playing
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Videology
bar and a movie theater in one - did i mention the movies are free? check the site/facebook for what's playing
Shopping
it's a multi-story urban outfitters - bar in the men's section and a rooftop bar that is sure to be a scene
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Space Ninety 8
98 N 6th Stit's a multi-story urban outfitters - bar in the men's section and a rooftop bar that is sure to be a scene
REI
303 Lafayette Stclean public restroom
Bloomingdale's
Lexington Avenuegood bathroom spot
Kinokuniya New York
1073 6th Avegood bathroom spot - large Japanese bookstore
Barnes & Noble
33 E 17th Stgood bathroom spot
Winter Village at Bryant Park now open w/ ice skating and holiday shops and delicious food vendors
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Bryant Park
Winter Village at Bryant Park now open w/ ice skating and holiday shops and delicious food vendors
Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint Avefood, fun, live music, and drinks
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenadehave to walk it at least once
take the ferry to here or from here - makes for a nice afternoon
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East River State Park
90 Kent Avetake the ferry to here or from here - makes for a nice afternoon