Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Delicious fried chicken, fried fish, french fries, macaroni & cheese, for lunch or dinner. Tasty, homemade biscuits for breakfast.
10 locals recommend
New Texas Fried Chickens
803 Cypress AvenueDelicious fried chicken, fried fish, french fries, macaroni & cheese, for lunch or dinner. Tasty, homemade biscuits for breakfast.
From Wilson Avenue, take the Manhattan-bound L train to Jefferson, then exit and walk. This funky cafe was Ben Stiller's fave hangout when filming "While We're Young" in the loft across the street.
50 locals recommend
Owl Juice
48 Wyckoff AveFrom Wilson Avenue, take the Manhattan-bound L train to Jefferson, then exit and walk. This funky cafe was Ben Stiller's fave hangout when filming "While We're Young" in the loft across the street.
What makes the pizzas at this place so delicious? The crust -- it is made on premises. Off the Morgan Ave (L) stop.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StWhat makes the pizzas at this place so delicious? The crust -- it is made on premises. Off the Morgan Ave (L) stop.
Venezuelan restaurant with tasty food in small portions. Kind of expensive. Try the coconut milkshake. Off the Jefferson Ave (L) stop. http://www.areperaguacuco.com/
262 locals recommend
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveVenezuelan restaurant with tasty food in small portions. Kind of expensive. Try the coconut milkshake. Off the Jefferson Ave (L) stop. http://www.areperaguacuco.com/
Off the Morgan Ave (L) stop, this famous sushi hideaway is the creation of Phillip Gilmoure, a former roommate of mine from Florida. Delicious food. Expensive. Try an appetizer.
412 locals recommend
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StOff the Morgan Ave (L) stop, this famous sushi hideaway is the creation of Phillip Gilmoure, a former roommate of mine from Florida. Delicious food. Expensive. Try an appetizer.
Sightseeing
This 4-story walkup, inhabited by creative types, beardos, and hipsters, has a spectacular rooftop, great for sunset and nighttime views of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Worth visiting.
345 Eldert St
345 Eldert StreetThis 4-story walkup, inhabited by creative types, beardos, and hipsters, has a spectacular rooftop, great for sunset and nighttime views of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Worth visiting.
A sprawling cemetery that runs adjacent to the subway (L train). Most of the graves are metal
http://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2014/11/13/a_metal_cemetery_in_brooklyn_new_york.html
Trinity Cemetery
685 Central AvenueA sprawling cemetery that runs adjacent to the subway (L train). Most of the graves are metal
http://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2014/11/13/a_metal_cemetery_in_brooklyn_new_york.html
Roam the streets, visit the cafes, mini-mall, shops, and hipster-watch. Off the Bedford Ave (L) stop. Hipsters have beards, mustaches, wear skinny jeans, expensive RayBans and act snobby. Enjoy.
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Roam the streets, visit the cafes, mini-mall, shops, and hipster-watch. Off the Bedford Ave (L) stop. Hipsters have beards, mustaches, wear skinny jeans, expensive RayBans and act snobby. Enjoy.
This park is fun for people-watching. Typically, you'll see performers, protestors, all types of people. A lot of stores nearby for shopping, eating, buying clothes, etc. Worth visiting.
17 locals recommend
East 14th Street
East 14th StreetThis park is fun for people-watching. Typically, you'll see performers, protestors, all types of people. A lot of stores nearby for shopping, eating, buying clothes, etc. Worth visiting.
Entertainment & Activities
Cool little park a 10-minute walk from your place. Some benches for relaxing, and nearby bodegas and restaurants in case you want a snack or beverage.
50 locals recommend
Irving Square Park
Weirfield StreetCool little park a 10-minute walk from your place. Some benches for relaxing, and nearby bodegas and restaurants in case you want a snack or beverage.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bar that is lined with 1980's-era video games. Bring a $20 dollar bill, get $10 worth of quarters at the quarter machine, and play. A lot of fun. Off the Lorimer (L) stop. www.BarcadeBrooklyn.com
587 locals recommend
Barcade
388 Union AveA bar that is lined with 1980's-era video games. Bring a $20 dollar bill, get $10 worth of quarters at the quarter machine, and play. A lot of fun. Off the Lorimer (L) stop. www.BarcadeBrooklyn.com
Arts & Culture
This church is known for it's music. Fantastic music and inspiring message. Worth going. Just go. www.hillsong.com/nyc
Hillsong NYC Houston Llc
161 Lafayette StThis church is known for it's music. Fantastic music and inspiring message. Worth going. Just go. www.hillsong.com/nyc