Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
The Narrows is my FAVORITE Bar- late nite food spot. I'll tell you why. it's rock n roll, art deco, and it's very NYC. While I can appreciate everyones recycled Brooklyn aesthetic because it's filled with good intensions, it also makes me want to gag. If I see one more Edison bulb I just will paint the town black. Sometimes Brooklyn feels like a fake store front for disneyland and I just thank the Heavens the Narrows exists. The backyard is ok, But I prefer the interior where we can dress up and worship each other like bats- over candle light in sleek black booths - face to face.
333 locals recommend
The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveThe Narrows is my FAVORITE Bar- late nite food spot. I'll tell you why. it's rock n roll, art deco, and it's very NYC. While I can appreciate everyones recycled Brooklyn aesthetic because it's filled with good intensions, it also makes me want to gag. If I see one more Edison bulb I just will paint the town black. Sometimes Brooklyn feels like a fake store front for disneyland and I just thank the Heavens the Narrows exists. The backyard is ok, But I prefer the interior where we can dress up and worship each other like bats- over candle light in sleek black booths - face to face.
Rose Bar
2 Lexington AveIts a classic. Feels like home. Whenever I feel that there are too many condos I go here with friends and see a great band.
28 locals recommend
Bowery Ballroom
Its a classic. Feels like home. Whenever I feel that there are too many condos I go here with friends and see a great band.
Classic Spot, plus magic. I saw and hung out with bands here that are now ridiculously successful.
95 locals recommend
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StClassic Spot, plus magic. I saw and hung out with bands here that are now ridiculously successful.
Food Scene
Ok there's a long line here at nite- SO do yourself a favor and just dont go. Unless you want to develop bad self esteem and that over whelming feeling that your just a notch on their belt.
INSTEAD go during the week day and request a seat by the wood burning stove on a cold day. Snuggle up with your family or loved ones and watch a radio station session occur in the background.
While they are known for their pizza I prefer the items on the dinner menu. They are less bread oriented and more uniquely flavorful.
If you've got to have it in the evening- do the take out and recreate the atmosphere somewhere else.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StOk there's a long line here at nite- SO do yourself a favor and just dont go. Unless you want to develop bad self esteem and that over whelming feeling that your just a notch on their belt.
INSTEAD go during the week day and request a seat by the wood burning stove on a cold day. Snuggle up with your family or loved ones and watch a radio station session occur in the background.
While they are known for their pizza I prefer the items on the dinner menu. They are less bread oriented and more uniquely flavorful.
If you've got to have it in the evening- do the take out and recreate the atmosphere somewhere else.
Swallow Cafe
49 Bogart Stgood lattes and the chocolate cloud cookie is to die for
hand rolls, Sushi bombs Just as good as Blue Ribbon sushi 1/2 of the price
412 locals recommend
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart Sthand rolls, Sushi bombs Just as good as Blue Ribbon sushi 1/2 of the price
If Robertas had a little more style and FUNK it would be this place. It's sexy and delicious- rustic and glamorously tight seating conditions. The grilled octopus is the BEST I've ever had.
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveIf Robertas had a little more style and FUNK it would be this place. It's sexy and delicious- rustic and glamorously tight seating conditions. The grilled octopus is the BEST I've ever had.
Diner! so good. cheap good diner. Tina will be there say hello to her and buy a t-shirt ;)
62 locals recommend
Tina's Place
1002 Flushing AveDiner! so good. cheap good diner. Tina will be there say hello to her and buy a t-shirt ;)
Falansai
112 Harrison PlOrder the Imperial rolls and the Mamas ginger chicken.
GREAT for brunch and Lunch. A little too pricey and stuffy for dinner. grab a coffee or a pastry and walk around gramercy.
47 locals recommend
Maialino
30 Lexington AveGREAT for brunch and Lunch. A little too pricey and stuffy for dinner. grab a coffee or a pastry and walk around gramercy.
Want to Cleanse? this is one of my favorite spots and has been around longer than I've been here. It's macrobiotic deliciousness heaven. Order the Miso Curry Ramen.
27 locals recommend
Souen at East Village
326 East 6th StreetWant to Cleanse? this is one of my favorite spots and has been around longer than I've been here. It's macrobiotic deliciousness heaven. Order the Miso Curry Ramen.
So weird and good. Its part asian, part Jetsons, part beetle juice. But the crowd is anything but those things which makes it even more awesomely confusing. The FOOD is amazing. It's just a a strange good ol' nyc downtown scene.
212 locals recommend
Dimes
49 Canal StSo weird and good. Its part asian, part Jetsons, part beetle juice. But the crowd is anything but those things which makes it even more awesomely confusing. The FOOD is amazing. It's just a a strange good ol' nyc downtown scene.
OMG this food is UNREAAL but the crowds and line...ugh life is life.
45 locals recommend
Jack's Wife Freda
50 Carmine StOMG this food is UNREAAL but the crowds and line...ugh life is life.
OK. so this spot is 24 hours. its a Ukrainian Diner. It's also a MUST SEE must EAT. brunch on the weekends ugh. I don't do brunch so I can't help you out here. However, Definitely do the late-nite food, always an interesting east village crowd.
235 locals recommend
Veselka
144 2nd AveOK. so this spot is 24 hours. its a Ukrainian Diner. It's also a MUST SEE must EAT. brunch on the weekends ugh. I don't do brunch so I can't help you out here. However, Definitely do the late-nite food, always an interesting east village crowd.
Parks & Nature
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBeautiful in the fall spring and summer.
Everything Else
If you need a moment to unwind go here- book a massage with Irena. Then sit in the sauna, Hot whirlpool, cold plunge, and Steam room... Sip tea order a veggie wrap and chill the F out.
21 locals recommend
Great Jones Spa
29 Great Jones StIf you need a moment to unwind go here- book a massage with Irena. Then sit in the sauna, Hot whirlpool, cold plunge, and Steam room... Sip tea order a veggie wrap and chill the F out.
Arts & Culture
Gavin Brown's enterprise
439 W 127th StOne of the best downtown galleries
The Earth Room
141 Wooster StOne of Walter Di Maria's amazing Installations. A MUST SEE.
Honey Ramka
56 Bogart StGreat Bushwick or Brooklyn Contemporarty Artists
Coustof Waxman
17 Williams AveIm never disappointed with the work shown here.
The Cloisters is a magical spot where you can go back in time while simultaneously feeling like your in a Wess Anderson movie. Make sure you reserve a good 4-5 hours of your day for this.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe Cloisters is a magical spot where you can go back in time while simultaneously feeling like your in a Wess Anderson movie. Make sure you reserve a good 4-5 hours of your day for this.
Shopping
Clic
255 Centre StAMAZING TEXTILES and BOOKS
I mean I miss this place when it wasn't a fortress of nonsense, but I still appreciate all the nonsense. It's a must see shopping experience.
58 locals recommend
Opening Ceremony
I mean I miss this place when it wasn't a fortress of nonsense, but I still appreciate all the nonsense. It's a must see shopping experience.
YES YES YES. these ladies started their shop a 1/2 block away small hole in the wall boutique and now they are taking the fashion world by storm. MOSTLY, because they dont give a F about the fashion timeline, instead they focus on style and the environment. All clothes are made from recycled or found materials, but smartly enough the style is rock n roll glam. Genius.
39 locals recommend
Reformation
156 Ludlow StYES YES YES. these ladies started their shop a 1/2 block away small hole in the wall boutique and now they are taking the fashion world by storm. MOSTLY, because they dont give a F about the fashion timeline, instead they focus on style and the environment. All clothes are made from recycled or found materials, but smartly enough the style is rock n roll glam. Genius.
Dover Street Market New York
160 Lexington Avecrazy and wonderful
Amazing Home Goods, Jewelry, bedding, furniture, and Table top. This store is Gothic meets Modern Designer. It's a little spooky and a little sleek. My favorite NYC combo.
Michele Varian
400 Atlantic AvenueAmazing Home Goods, Jewelry, bedding, furniture, and Table top. This store is Gothic meets Modern Designer. It's a little spooky and a little sleek. My favorite NYC combo.
Amazing Thrift. A Japanese Family runs this spot, and their die hard LOVE for Americana is definitely appreciated. However, their impeccable vintage curation can be slightly overpriced.
23 locals recommend
Stella Dallas
Amazing Thrift. A Japanese Family runs this spot, and their die hard LOVE for Americana is definitely appreciated. However, their impeccable vintage curation can be slightly overpriced.
Entertainment & Activities
Food Movie theatre!!! this place shows old school movies on the cheap. The food isn't spectacular yet. They are still working that out. French Fries and other snacks 100%, burgers- salads. NO. The movies are amazing. just saw Earth Girls are Easy. Had a great time. Plus the Lobby bar looks like the bar in the Shinning.
274 locals recommend
Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart StFood Movie theatre!!! this place shows old school movies on the cheap. The food isn't spectacular yet. They are still working that out. French Fries and other snacks 100%, burgers- salads. NO. The movies are amazing. just saw Earth Girls are Easy. Had a great time. Plus the Lobby bar looks like the bar in the Shinning.
Also and amazing Food Movie Theatre! Unlike the Syndicated this theatre shows current movies and also has a delicious menu.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveAlso and amazing Food Movie Theatre! Unlike the Syndicated this theatre shows current movies and also has a delicious menu.
YES if you love to Roller skate and need the kids to burn off some steam. Also it's in Staten Island so you can take the ferry and then Uber pool back.
8 locals recommend
RollerJam USA
236 Richmond Valley RdYES if you love to Roller skate and need the kids to burn off some steam. Also it's in Staten Island so you can take the ferry and then Uber pool back.