Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Manny's
212 Patchen AveGreat coffee, breakfasts and lunches.
Delicious French restaurant that's quite reasonably priced. Reservations are suggested.
350 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdDelicious French restaurant that's quite reasonably priced. Reservations are suggested.
Tasty pizza, great cocktails in a sprawling space that includes a newly-opened lovely garden space.
1260 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveTasty pizza, great cocktails in a sprawling space that includes a newly-opened lovely garden space.
Peaches
393 Lewis AveGreat Southern food.
We've really enjoyed all of our meals here in this casual but lovely bar/restaurant. Note: cash only.
217 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Eugene & Company
397 Tompkins AveWe've really enjoyed all of our meals here in this casual but lovely bar/restaurant. Note: cash only.
We used to live close by - Finch is a special treat - highly recommended!
108 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Finch
212 Greene AveWe used to live close by - Finch is a special treat - highly recommended!
Olea's brunch is one of the best in Brooklyn - arrive at 10AM when they open. Dinner is also lovely! A very cozy neighborhood spot. We've had many, many meals here!
304 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Olea
171 Lafayette AveOlea's brunch is one of the best in Brooklyn - arrive at 10AM when they open. Dinner is also lovely! A very cozy neighborhood spot. We've had many, many meals here!
We love coming here after seeing a movie at BAM - they serve dinner until midnight. Right across from Fort Greene Park - very charming; great burger!
253 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveWe love coming here after seeing a movie at BAM - they serve dinner until midnight. Right across from Fort Greene Park - very charming; great burger!
Oh how we love Pequena!!! Great Mexican, tiny dining area, cash only. You'll love it!
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pequeña
Oh how we love Pequena!!! Great Mexican, tiny dining area, cash only. You'll love it!
Very popular pizza joint:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/daddy-greens-brooklyn
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Daddy Greens Pizza
1552 Fulton StVery popular pizza joint:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/daddy-greens-brooklyn
Excellent New York style Pastrami, Corned Beef & of course Brisket!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/davids-brisket-house-brooklyn
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
David's Brisket House
533 Nostrand Ave.Excellent New York style Pastrami, Corned Beef & of course Brisket!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/davids-brisket-house-brooklyn
Spicy Fried Chicken, collard greens, crispy grits!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/peaches-hothouse-brooklyn
604 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveSpicy Fried Chicken, collard greens, crispy grits!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/peaches-hothouse-brooklyn
Emeline's
373 Lewis AvenueGreat breakfast spot!
Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StA near perfect spot for a special dinner!
Excellent Italian with one of the best back garden dining areas - feels like you are in Italy!
165 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StExcellent Italian with one of the best back garden dining areas - feels like you are in Italy!
Very solid Italian style grub - we've had some special meals here - a bit pricey though! This is one of Andrew Tarlow's restaurants–sister to Diner, Marlow & Sons, & Reynard.
261 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveVery solid Italian style grub - we've had some special meals here - a bit pricey though! This is one of Andrew Tarlow's restaurants–sister to Diner, Marlow & Sons, & Reynard.
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveA Bed-Stuy favorite!
Lucha Lucha
283 Nostrand Ave.A tiny spot with wonderfully fresh Mexican food!
This wonderful brand new Haitian restaurant also sells some dry goods - the space is really airy and cool - try the cod sandwich!
158 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Grandchamps
197 Patchen AveThis wonderful brand new Haitian restaurant also sells some dry goods - the space is really airy and cool - try the cod sandwich!
British pub with a Bushwick twist - uper cozy creative space - we love to bike here for a relaxed bite!
163 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sincerely Burger
41 Wilson AvenueBritish pub with a Bushwick twist - uper cozy creative space - we love to bike here for a relaxed bite!
Excellent chocolate chip cookies, breakfast sandwiches and lunchtime sandwiches!
117 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chez Alex
72 Ralph AveExcellent chocolate chip cookies, breakfast sandwiches and lunchtime sandwiches!
VEGAN comfort food - a great addition to the neighborhood - try the fried pickles and the Vietnamese sandwich!
165 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Toad Style
93 Ralph AveVEGAN comfort food - a great addition to the neighborhood - try the fried pickles and the Vietnamese sandwich!
Excellent Vietnamese food in Bushwick! Great for pho and sandwiches.
128 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving AvenueExcellent Vietnamese food in Bushwick! Great for pho and sandwiches.
Chez Oskar is like an old friend who just moved to the neighborhood. It was an early favorite in our old hood, so we're excited that they've followed us to Stuy Heights!
329 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdChez Oskar is like an old friend who just moved to the neighborhood. It was an early favorite in our old hood, so we're excited that they've followed us to Stuy Heights!
A new addition that serves a great latte in a clean space that draws some design notes from another time. Very tasty breakfast sandwiches as well. Free wifi as well, so it's a good spot to work if you need it.
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Trade Union Cafe
346 Malcolm X BoulevardA new addition that serves a great latte in a clean space that draws some design notes from another time. Very tasty breakfast sandwiches as well. Free wifi as well, so it's a good spot to work if you need it.
This is a bright and modern coffee shop on Malcolm X and Bainbridge. A great place to grab a snack on your way to the subway or bring a book and hang out for a while.
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Milk & Pull Bed Stuy
348 Malcolm X BlvdThis is a bright and modern coffee shop on Malcolm X and Bainbridge. A great place to grab a snack on your way to the subway or bring a book and hang out for a while.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our go-to neighborhood cocktail spot.
307 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Casablanca Cocktail Lounge
300 Malcolm X BlvdOur go-to neighborhood cocktail spot.
Just the sweetest little speak easy! We used to live one block away (((swoon)))
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mayflower
132 Greene AveJust the sweetest little speak easy! We used to live one block away (((swoon)))
Great cocktails and grub! Definitely worth a visit.
172 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Montana's Trail House
445 Troutman StreetGreat cocktails and grub! Definitely worth a visit.
Arts & Culture
The best place in Brooklyn to see a movie. Also wonderful theater, music and dance!
859 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveThe best place in Brooklyn to see a movie. Also wonderful theater, music and dance!
Sightseeing
One of our favorite places to explore! Just an outstanding use of space with great landscaping and view of lower Manhattan.
951 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque del Puente de Brooklyn
334 Furman StOne of our favorite places to explore! Just an outstanding use of space with great landscaping and view of lower Manhattan.
This park helps us maintain our sanity - a true sanctuary! On the same scale (and designed by the person) as Central Park.
3418 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Prospect
This park helps us maintain our sanity - a true sanctuary! On the same scale (and designed by the person) as Central Park.
Essentials
A small grocery with a well-edited selection of fresh food and essentials.
107 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bed-Stuy Fresh and Local
210 Patchen AvenueA small grocery with a well-edited selection of fresh food and essentials.
This is another small place to grab the essentials.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Healthway Gourmet
177 Patchen AveThis is another small place to grab the essentials.
A neighborhood grocery store with good overall selection, right across the street from Saraghina.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Green Gourmet Market
354 Lewis AveA neighborhood grocery store with good overall selection, right across the street from Saraghina.
This is a very large grocery store about 15 minutes from us. If you are staying for a long time and want to have lots of options, this is worth a trip. Take the C train to Lafayette.
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stop & Shop
1009 Flatbush AveThis is a very large grocery store about 15 minutes from us. If you are staying for a long time and want to have lots of options, this is worth a trip. Take the C train to Lafayette.
Shopping
Target is good for everything you might need - it also has groceries and inexpensive clothing options.
399 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Target
139 Flatbush AveTarget is good for everything you might need - it also has groceries and inexpensive clothing options.
Entertainment & Activities
This is our favorite movie theater, and only about a 15 minute subway ride from us.
859 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveThis is our favorite movie theater, and only about a 15 minute subway ride from us.