Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Camila's Cafe
358 Columbia StIt's right across the street - 'functional' coffee
Maglia Rosa NYC - Union Street
97 Union StAlso a bike shop!
The Black Flamingo
281 Van Brunt StRita
293 Van Brunt StDelicious! Great ambiance!
Great Coffee, and a good place to read a book and see some local folks!
54 Einheimische empfehlen
Baked
359 Van Brunt StGreat Coffee, and a good place to read a book and see some local folks!
Maybe the best classic sandwich in Brooklyn - a hidden secret.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Defonte's Sandwich Shop
379 Columbia StreetMaybe the best classic sandwich in Brooklyn - a hidden secret.
Fort Defiance
347 Van Brunt StJust delicious. Great cocktails.
The only sandwich shop that can give Defense's a run for their money. Less classic deli style, more eclectic ingredients.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Court Street Grocers Hero Shop
116 Sullivan StThe only sandwich shop that can give Defense's a run for their money. Less classic deli style, more eclectic ingredients.
The Good Fork
391 Van Brunt StA foodie destination.
Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt StPlan for long lines!
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StLobster! Need I say more?
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StGreat views of the Verrazano Bridge and sunset.
A specialty market! Great spices, pickles, olives, homemade spicy hummus, coffee, and more.
130 Einheimische empfehlen
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveA specialty market! Great spices, pickles, olives, homemade spicy hummus, coffee, and more.
A old neighborhood staple. Arguably the best sit-down pizza in Brooklyn. Get ready to wait for a table.
168 Einheimische empfehlen
Lucali
575 Henry StA old neighborhood staple. Arguably the best sit-down pizza in Brooklyn. Get ready to wait for a table.
Shopping
Record Shop
360 Van Brunt StRecords! A Barber! A must-visit.
Sightseeing
Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier
Coffey StreetA great view of the Statue of Liberty.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live Blue grass jam on Saturday nights, and live music most other nights. A local staple.
91 Einheimische empfehlen
Sunny's
253 Conover StLive Blue grass jam on Saturday nights, and live music most other nights. A local staple.
Henry Public
329 Henry StQuaint and charming - worth the trip.
A low key bar with lots of space, decent food, and some board games.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Abilene Bar
442 Court StA low key bar with lots of space, decent food, and some board games.
Parks & Nature
The trail starts at the Tesla dealership in Red Hook and goes all the way to Dumbo. A great walk!
951 Einheimische empfehlen
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StThe trail starts at the Tesla dealership in Red Hook and goes all the way to Dumbo. A great walk!
Arts & Culture
Pioneer Works
159 Pioneer StA wonderful art gallery! Go!
Essentials
Gourmet Fresh
439 Court StFor all the staples - and on the way to/from the subway.
A huge grocery store, and cafe/patio in the back. It also has a parking lot.
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StA huge grocery store, and cafe/patio in the back. It also has a parking lot.
Red Hook Laundry cleaners
Pickup/Drop off service available, as well as self-wash.