Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great for brunch, dinner, small plates... definitely the best in the area!
101 locals recommend
Colonie
127 Atlantic AveGreat for brunch, dinner, small plates... definitely the best in the area!
At night, great cocktails and nice ambiance. Also excellent steak tartare and amazing brunch, if you want something fancier (try the bacon tasting)
143 locals recommend
Clover Club
210 Smith StAt night, great cocktails and nice ambiance. Also excellent steak tartare and amazing brunch, if you want something fancier (try the bacon tasting)
More established and sober relative to the younger crowd in Cobble Hill, but excellent for dinner.
29 locals recommend
Jack the Horse Tavern
More established and sober relative to the younger crowd in Cobble Hill, but excellent for dinner.
Lively atmosphere, nice garden, good thai take-out (not gourmet, but tasty enough)
62 locals recommend
Joya
215 Court StLively atmosphere, nice garden, good thai take-out (not gourmet, but tasty enough)
Great coffee, one location for take-away (delicious ham and cheese scones), one for sit-down meals (esp brunch)
40 locals recommend
Iris Cafe
125 Columbia PlGreat coffee, one location for take-away (delicious ham and cheese scones), one for sit-down meals (esp brunch)
OK coffee, friendly, convenient, outdoor seating. Good sandwiches and baked goods. ** I previously lived upstairs, so in a pinch you can leave the keys here at the counter **
15 locals recommend
Tazza
72 Clark StreetOK coffee, friendly, convenient, outdoor seating. Good sandwiches and baked goods. ** I previously lived upstairs, so in a pinch you can leave the keys here at the counter **
My favorite cafe for casual breakfast, sandwiches, baked goods, homemade poptarts, cofee. I think there might be wifi.
28 locals recommend
Ted & Honey
264 Clinton StreetMy favorite cafe for casual breakfast, sandwiches, baked goods, homemade poptarts, cofee. I think there might be wifi.
Bocca Lupo
391 Henry StYummy small plates, open late, nice ambiance, good wine
My favorite Japanese restaurant, specializes in o-banzai (kyoto style small plates) that change nightly. Would be fair to say this is one of the reasons I moved to this neighborhood...
54 locals recommend
Hibino
333 Henry StMy favorite Japanese restaurant, specializes in o-banzai (kyoto style small plates) that change nightly. Would be fair to say this is one of the reasons I moved to this neighborhood...
Bar Tabac
128 Smith StRestaurant / bar - French vibe, live music on sunday mornings
One Girl Cookies
33 Main Stbest cookies!
La Vara
268 Clinton Stgreat tapas
Never been to this location, but it's the Bklyn outpost of Danny Meyer's famous upscale fast food
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueNever been to this location, but it's the Bklyn outpost of Danny Meyer's famous upscale fast food
Van Horn
231 Court StThree words - "fried chicken sandwich"
Trendy fun Mexican restaurant with nice cocktails (and great wallpaper), same owners as Colonie on Atlantic
41 locals recommend
GRAN ELÉCTRICA
5 Front StTrendy fun Mexican restaurant with nice cocktails (and great wallpaper), same owners as Colonie on Atlantic
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent cocktails, great turkey leg sandwich. A little crowded, but open late.
86 locals recommend
Henry Public
329 Henry StExcellent cocktails, great turkey leg sandwich. A little crowded, but open late.
Sample
268 Elizabeth StGreat tiny hidden gem for small bites, wine by the glass.
Floyd, NY
131 Atlantic AveVery popular neighborhood bar with indoor bocce ball
Brooklyn Inn
148 Hoyt Stnice slightly divey old bar
Low-key atmosphere (neighborhood drink at night, even bring your laptop during the day), excellent beer selection
60 locals recommend
61 Local
61 Bergen StLow-key atmosphere (neighborhood drink at night, even bring your laptop during the day), excellent beer selection
Essentials
Trader Joe's
130 Court StObviously... just watch out for the lines
Lassen & Hennigs
114 Montague StSandwiches, prepared foods, baked goods
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic Avebest middle eastern grocery, lots of bulk nuts, grains, etc
East River Ferry
kinda overpriced natural / organic grocery store
Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith StBest cheese shop in Brooklyn, they also sell growlers of beer
24-hour bodega (convenience store) on the corner, the only place in the area open all night
311 Henry St
311 Henry Street24-hour bodega (convenience store) on the corner, the only place in the area open all night
Shopping
Seaport Flowers
309 Henry Stin case you need flowers, this one is gorgeous
Heights Chateau
123 Atlantic AveExcellent wine store, best selection
Another excellent wine store, smaller selection but best prices in the neighborhood
18 locals recommend
Brooklyn Wine Exchange
138 Court StAnother excellent wine store, smaller selection but best prices in the neighborhood
Everything Else
150 Joralemon St
150 Joralemon StreetClosest dry cleaner / tailor, closed on sundays
(718) 852-7850
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Carroll Gardens
337 Smith StWeekly Sunday farmers market
Small farmers market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until 6pm
46 locals recommend
Borough Hall station
Small farmers market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until 6pm
My fave yoga studio in New York, anusara style. About 25 min walk away, so not the closest, but worth it. I think $20 for 1-wk unlimited classes for first-time students.
abhaya.com
6 locals recommend
Abhaya Yoga Dumbo
55 Pearl StMy fave yoga studio in New York, anusara style. About 25 min walk away, so not the closest, but worth it. I think $20 for 1-wk unlimited classes for first-time students.
abhaya.com
This is my gym, it's lovely. I'll leave some guest passes on the fridge if you want to work out, but can't guarantee they'll accept them if you're from out of town. Worth a try!
11 locals recommend
Equinox Brooklyn Heights
194 Joralemon StThis is my gym, it's lovely. I'll leave some guest passes on the fridge if you want to work out, but can't guarantee they'll accept them if you're from out of town. Worth a try!
Mala Yoga
258 Bergen StSecond favorite yoga studio in the neighborhood
Arts & Culture
The Invisible Dog Art Center
51 Bergen StNice little gallery with lots of fun events
Fun space with tons of events like concerts, burlesque. Check the schedule (some are private events) galapagosartspace.com
16 locals recommend
Galapagos Art Space
16 Main StFun space with tons of events like concerts, burlesque. Check the schedule (some are private events) galapagosartspace.com
Best in Bklyn for theater, performances, cinema, dance. BAM cafe has frequent free concerts as well. www.bam.org
221 locals recommend
BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlBest in Bklyn for theater, performances, cinema, dance. BAM cafe has frequent free concerts as well. www.bam.org