Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Ghenet
348 Douglass StMy favorite Ethiopian place. Semi-romantic atmosphere, phenomenal food.
Bagel Pub
287 9th StBest bagels in Park Slope
Cafe Regular
318 11th StBest coffee on the way to the subway
Mariella
492 6th AveHomemade Italian pasta
Oaxaca Taqueria
1116 Bedford AveBest tacos, small restaurant
Fatty Daddy Taco
310 9th StBest burritos, take out.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StSeriously good BBQ. Try their fried green tomatoes.
Fletcher's Brooklyn Barbecue
408 3rd AveMore BBQ!
Glenda's Restaurant
854 St Johns PlBrunch here is amazing.
Stone Park Cafe
324 5th AveBrunch! Try their biscuits and gravy.
Muse Cafe and Tea
497 6th AveGreat coffee spot close to the apartment to work or relax.
Drinks & Nightlife
Union Hall
702 Union StBocce, live music/shows, and a library decorating scheme
Brookvin
381 7th AveA great wine bar with outdoor space
Live music in an intimate setting -- everything from bluegrass to jazz and back again.
206 locals recommend
Barbès
376 9th StLive music in an intimate setting -- everything from bluegrass to jazz and back again.
Sightseeing
Prospect Park
Have a picnic! You'll love it.
Admission is around $10, but the grounds are truly beautiful.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveAdmission is around $10, but the grounds are truly beautiful.
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveI've never actually been here, to be honest...
Everything Else
Fantastic climbing gym. Check groupon for deals before you head over!
93 locals recommend
Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus
575 Degraw StFantastic climbing gym. Check groupon for deals before you head over!
P.S. 321 Flea Market
2nd StreetCheck out this small flea market on summer weekends
Every Saturday, there's a farmer's market; Every other Sunday, there's a food truck rally!
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueEvery Saturday, there's a farmer's market; Every other Sunday, there's a food truck rally!