Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Delicious Sardinian food, cozy and romantic atmosphere. One of our favorite places. (The name is misleading! It is not a deli!) cash only
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River Deli
32 Joralemon StDelicious Sardinian food, cozy and romantic atmosphere. One of our favorite places. (The name is misleading! It is not a deli!) cash only
Yummy food, a little on the pricier side, but great ambiance. Great for a cocktail at the bar. They also have a great happy hour (and $1 oysters!) next door at their Oyster Bar.
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Jack the Horse Tavern
Yummy food, a little on the pricier side, but great ambiance. Great for a cocktail at the bar. They also have a great happy hour (and $1 oysters!) next door at their Oyster Bar.
Inexpensive but tasty Middle Eastern food with friendly staff. Not fancy, but reliably good for lunch.
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Tutt Heights
47 Hicks StInexpensive but tasty Middle Eastern food with friendly staff. Not fancy, but reliably good for lunch.
Good bakery with prepared foods. Delicious egg and cheese sandwiches-- we love to eat them on the Promenade in the morning.
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Lassen & Hennigs
114 Montague StGood bakery with prepared foods. Delicious egg and cheese sandwiches-- we love to eat them on the Promenade in the morning.
Best falafel in the neighborhood! Great for take out, only a couple of small tables for sitting.
Fatoosh Pitza & Grill
330 Hicks StreetBest falafel in the neighborhood! Great for take out, only a couple of small tables for sitting.
If you're looking for a burger, this is the place! Organic, some exotic meats. Yummy veggie and fish options.
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Bareburger
33-21 31st AveIf you're looking for a burger, this is the place! Organic, some exotic meats. Yummy veggie and fish options.
GRAN ELÉCTRICA
5 Front StTasty Mexican in DUMBO, fun atmosphere.
You can't come to New York without enjoying a real NYC bagel. This place has them! Enjoy on the Promenade!
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Montague Street
Montague StreetYou can't come to New York without enjoying a real NYC bagel. This place has them! Enjoy on the Promenade!
Great sushi, seems to be THE go-to for take-out in the area. We don't love the interior, but it's fun to sit outside on their patio in warm weather.
Ani sushi & ramen
142 Montague StGreat sushi, seems to be THE go-to for take-out in the area. We don't love the interior, but it's fun to sit outside on their patio in warm weather.
Best area pizza. As tasty as its famous neighbor Grimaldi's and often without the lines of tourists outside. Also serves alcohol, unlike Grimaldi's.
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Juliana's
19 Old Fulton StBest area pizza. As tasty as its famous neighbor Grimaldi's and often without the lines of tourists outside. Also serves alcohol, unlike Grimaldi's.
Tasty coffee, light food and desserts. across the street from the subway.
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Tazza
72 Clark StTasty coffee, light food and desserts. across the street from the subway.
One of the city's best fast food hamburgers. (local chain) Also, frozen custards and shakes. Yum.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueOne of the city's best fast food hamburgers. (local chain) Also, frozen custards and shakes. Yum.
Famous pizza place. Often the lines are very long, but as it gets cooler outside, it's a great place for a delicious pie. Cash only.
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StFamous pizza place. Often the lines are very long, but as it gets cooler outside, it's a great place for a delicious pie. Cash only.
Essentials
The closest grocery store to our apartment. Nothing special, but it's got the basics, is a full grocery store, and is just a couple of blocks away. Also sells good beer.
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Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StThe closest grocery store to our apartment. Nothing special, but it's got the basics, is a full grocery store, and is just a couple of blocks away. Also sells good beer.
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveInexpensive, quality spices, nuts, cheeses, prepared foods.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StHealthy, inexpensive grocery chain.
Everything Else
Closest large pharmacy if you need toiletries or medicines. Also has some food items.
Santander Bank ATM
210 14th StClosest large pharmacy if you need toiletries or medicines. Also has some food items.
Clark Street Subway Station
Subway: 2/3 express trains
Borough Hall station
Subway: 2/3/4/5 express trains
Court Street Station
Subway: R train
Subway: A/C trains. The station is actually on Cadman Plaza. It's not as far into the park as it looks on this map.
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High Street - Brooklyn Bridge Station
Subway: A/C trains. The station is actually on Cadman Plaza. It's not as far into the park as it looks on this map.
We just limited the guidebook to our neighborhood. We have lots more recommendations for things to do and see in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Just ask!
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Brooklyn
We just limited the guidebook to our neighborhood. We have lots more recommendations for things to do and see in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Just ask!
Best of many neighborhood yoga studios. Daily classes. Friendly and welcoming to all levels, from beginner to advanced.
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Area Yoga & Spa
144 Montague StBest of many neighborhood yoga studios. Daily classes. Friendly and welcoming to all levels, from beginner to advanced.
Drinks & Nightlife
Henry Public
329 Henry StNice, upscale bar. Good cocktails, beer selection.
British-themed pub. Great beer selection, fish & chips, etc. Always shows international soccer games.
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The Atlantic Chip Shop
129 Atlantic AveBritish-themed pub. Great beer selection, fish & chips, etc. Always shows international soccer games.
Wine, cheese plates . . .what more can you ask for?
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Brooklyn Heights Wine Bar & Kitchen
50 Henry StWine, cheese plates . . .what more can you ask for?
Sightseeing
The Promenade actually runs from Montague down to about Middagh Street. It looks over the East River, Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline. Romantic, can't miss!!
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceThe Promenade actually runs from Montague down to about Middagh Street. It looks over the East River, Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline. Romantic, can't miss!!
Park with walking/biking trails, playgrounds, basketball courts, etc. Enter it by walking down to Joralemon St. and walking towards the water, or down to Water St in Dumbo.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StPark with walking/biking trails, playgrounds, basketball courts, etc. Enter it by walking down to Joralemon St. and walking towards the water, or down to Water St in Dumbo.
Entertainment & Activities
Carousel overlooks the water and Manhattan skyline. Fun even for grown-up kids!
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Jane's Carousel
Dock StreetCarousel overlooks the water and Manhattan skyline. Fun even for grown-up kids!
Harry Chapin Playground
Middagh StreetLow-key playground for small children.
Playground for small children. Also, there's usually an ice-cream truck here in the summers!
Pierrepont Place
Pierrepont PlacePlayground for small children. Also, there's usually an ice-cream truck here in the summers!
Shopping
The best wine store in the greater area, and happens to be the closest. Great prices, selection is always great, friendly people who know their wines. Free tastings often.
Montague Wine & Spirits
78 Montague StThe best wine store in the greater area, and happens to be the closest. Great prices, selection is always great, friendly people who know their wines. Free tastings often.
Best independent bookstore in Brooklyn, with great curated selection, frequent author readings.
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BookCourt
163 Court StreetBest independent bookstore in Brooklyn, with great curated selection, frequent author readings.