Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
This is a big brand pharmacy, and is open 24/7. You can get just about everything here.
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Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveThis is a big brand pharmacy, and is open 24/7. You can get just about everything here.
The kind of organic shopping - Whole Foods - is now in Williamsburg.
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Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StThe kind of organic shopping - Whole Foods - is now in Williamsburg.
If you're looking for groceries but don't want to pay Whole Foods prices, the Foodtown in Williamsburg is a good pick!
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Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StIf you're looking for groceries but don't want to pay Whole Foods prices, the Foodtown in Williamsburg is a good pick!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is likely the best cocktail bar in NYC. It is expensive, fancy, and boasts an incredible cocktail menu. If the weather is nice, try to get a table in the backyard. Finally, trust their judgement with cocktails. They won't let you down.
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Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveThis is likely the best cocktail bar in NYC. It is expensive, fancy, and boasts an incredible cocktail menu. If the weather is nice, try to get a table in the backyard. Finally, trust their judgement with cocktails. They won't let you down.
The Ides has stunning views of the skyline and wonderful natural wines. Many nights there will be a DJ spinning music by bands like The Talking Heads and Prince.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveThe Ides has stunning views of the skyline and wonderful natural wines. Many nights there will be a DJ spinning music by bands like The Talking Heads and Prince.
St. Mazie is a sexy, New Orleans themed bar that transports you back in time. They have wonderful cocktails and live music most nights. Get there early and grab a seat for some of the best hot jazz in town.
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St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StSt. Mazie is a sexy, New Orleans themed bar that transports you back in time. They have wonderful cocktails and live music most nights. Get there early and grab a seat for some of the best hot jazz in town.
Food Scene
It's a super popular restaurant that has been around for years. I tend to go for coffee and pastry in the morning.
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Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayIt's a super popular restaurant that has been around for years. I tend to go for coffee and pastry in the morning.
One of the best 'farm to table' restaurants in NYC. The menu changes daily, and the space is extremely cozy and inviting.
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Diner
85 BroadwayOne of the best 'farm to table' restaurants in NYC. The menu changes daily, and the space is extremely cozy and inviting.
Likely the most iconic steakhouse in NYC. Pro tip - go at lunch for their inexpensive and delicious hamburger.
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayLikely the most iconic steakhouse in NYC. Pro tip - go at lunch for their inexpensive and delicious hamburger.
Bakeri makes great pastries and coffee, but the real secret is the tiny backyard with koi pond. Grab a cappuccino and sit outside for a moment of tranquility in an otherwise busy city.
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Bakeri
150 Wythe AveBakeri makes great pastries and coffee, but the real secret is the tiny backyard with koi pond. Grab a cappuccino and sit outside for a moment of tranquility in an otherwise busy city.
Parks & Nature
I love this park. It's never busy, and has this great long pier that stretches out into the East River. Grab a coffee from Ovenly, a nearby bakery, before relaxing and enjoying the view.
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Transmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueI love this park. It's never busy, and has this great long pier that stretches out into the East River. Grab a coffee from Ovenly, a nearby bakery, before relaxing and enjoying the view.
This is Brooklyn's answer to Central Park. It's huge. Filled with lakes, streams, trees, frisbee, and dogs to pet. I prefer this park over Central Park for how much more natural and wild it feels.
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Prospect Park
This is Brooklyn's answer to Central Park. It's huge. Filled with lakes, streams, trees, frisbee, and dogs to pet. I prefer this park over Central Park for how much more natural and wild it feels.
Shopping
Did your iPhone break? Need a new laptop? We have an Apple Store just a few blocks away.
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Apple Williamsburg
247 Bedford AveDid your iPhone break? Need a new laptop? We have an Apple Store just a few blocks away.
Getting Around
This is my main subway stop. It houses the J / M trains. Take the M uptown and into Queens, or take the J downtown into manhattan or to JFK airport.
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Marcy Avenue
This is my main subway stop. It houses the J / M trains. Take the M uptown and into Queens, or take the J downtown into manhattan or to JFK airport.