Guidebook for Brooklyn
Everything Else
If you need buy; toothpaste, milk, the news paper, croissants, flowers or do your laundry, Courtelyou Road is the place to go. Everything is there.
22 locals recommend
Cortelyou Road
Cortelyou RoadIf you need buy; toothpaste, milk, the news paper, croissants, flowers or do your laundry, Courtelyou Road is the place to go. Everything is there.
AN HERBAL APOTHECARY IN THE HEART OF BROOKLYN.
Founded by Herbalist Karen Rose, Sacred Vibes is a shop, an educational center and a place of healing & community.
They sell bulk dried organic herbs, resins and seasonings selected from the finest harvests. Their knowledgeable staff will help you select herbs that are appropriate for you and will explain how to prepare them.
11 locals recommend
Sacred Vibes Apothecary
376 Argyle RdAN HERBAL APOTHECARY IN THE HEART OF BROOKLYN.
Founded by Herbalist Karen Rose, Sacred Vibes is a shop, an educational center and a place of healing & community.
They sell bulk dried organic herbs, resins and seasonings selected from the finest harvests. Their knowledgeable staff will help you select herbs that are appropriate for you and will explain how to prepare them.
Parks & Nature
There are things to do and places to see in Prospect Park The Lefrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park has Ice skating, figure skating, curling, bike riding just to name a few. more info at http://lakesidebrooklyn.com
Parade Ground offers baseball, tennis, soccer and football fields
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
There are things to do and places to see in Prospect Park The Lefrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park has Ice skating, figure skating, curling, bike riding just to name a few. more info at http://lakesidebrooklyn.com
Parade Ground offers baseball, tennis, soccer and football fields
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite places in New York. It's a large. beautiful space. You can't beat free live music. Their house DJ is great, with fun mixes, relevant to the type of performer they have each night.
Drinks are reasonably priced for the city. Go a bit early to get a good seat. Performances start promptly at 9,.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveOne of my favorite places in New York. It's a large. beautiful space. You can't beat free live music. Their house DJ is great, with fun mixes, relevant to the type of performer they have each night.
Drinks are reasonably priced for the city. Go a bit early to get a good seat. Performances start promptly at 9,.
You step foot in here, and it's a Throwback from 1970s and 80s. Let me be clear, this is not a 'Meatpacking District' hipster or trendy spot. At. All. Frank's holds something sacred: a straight up, old/school lounge bar.
28 locals recommend
Frank's Cocktail Lounge
660 Fulton StYou step foot in here, and it's a Throwback from 1970s and 80s. Let me be clear, this is not a 'Meatpacking District' hipster or trendy spot. At. All. Frank's holds something sacred: a straight up, old/school lounge bar.
Sista's place is great !!
One of the last few authentic places where you can listen to real jazz in NYC. You can find there the true atmosphere - relaxed and joyful - of jazz concerts - nothing like the pretentious clubs in Manhattan.
They also serve drinks and if you wish you can order food at Angela's across the street and bring it in.
14 locals recommend
Sistas' Place
456 Nostrand Ave.Sista's place is great !!
One of the last few authentic places where you can listen to real jazz in NYC. You can find there the true atmosphere - relaxed and joyful - of jazz concerts - nothing like the pretentious clubs in Manhattan.
They also serve drinks and if you wish you can order food at Angela's across the street and bring it in.
Sycamore Bar & Flower shop. Yep, you read correctly, bar and flower shop, awesome right? Love the spot. A pint of beer and a bouquet = keeps me coming back.
244 locals recommend
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdSycamore Bar & Flower shop. Yep, you read correctly, bar and flower shop, awesome right? Love the spot. A pint of beer and a bouquet = keeps me coming back.
This cool hideaway with a courtyard showcases vintage guitars & live music, plus craft beers on tap. They are open until 2AM week nights 4AM Friday and Saturday.
113 locals recommend
Bar Chord
1008 Cortelyou RdThis cool hideaway with a courtyard showcases vintage guitars & live music, plus craft beers on tap. They are open until 2AM week nights 4AM Friday and Saturday.
Compact, relaxed Irish pub serving European beers & meat pies, with soccer on TV & spare decor. Open until 4AM
25 locals recommend
Highbury Pub
1002 Cortelyou RdCompact, relaxed Irish pub serving European beers & meat pies, with soccer on TV & spare decor. Open until 4AM
Entertainment & Activities
BOCCE IS ONE OF THE OLDEST GAMES ON EARTH
Similar to lawn bowling or shuffleboard, it is played on a long court. Floyd, NY has a 40 foot indoor
court made of packed clay and hosts NYC's only year-round
bocce tournament along with Union Hall.
38 locals recommend
Floyd, NY
131 Atlantic AveBOCCE IS ONE OF THE OLDEST GAMES ON EARTH
Similar to lawn bowling or shuffleboard, it is played on a long court. Floyd, NY has a 40 foot indoor
court made of packed clay and hosts NYC's only year-round
bocce tournament along with Union Hall.
Welcome to the Brooklyn Bowl where culture sound and flavor collide head on~all day, every day. Food by NY's Blue Ribbon restaurant, electrifying live music AND Bas Ass Bowling.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveWelcome to the Brooklyn Bowl where culture sound and flavor collide head on~all day, every day. Food by NY's Blue Ribbon restaurant, electrifying live music AND Bas Ass Bowling.
Out in Coney Island the New York Aquarium has programs and activities.
For details
http://nyaquarium.com/programs
173 locals recommend
New York Aquarium
602 Surf AveOut in Coney Island the New York Aquarium has programs and activities.
For details
http://nyaquarium.com/programs
Shopping
Wanna get your main stream, department store shop on? Then hit the mall at Kings Plaza. If you want to know more
http://www.kingsplazaonline.com/Directory
165 locals recommend
King's Plaza Shopping Center
5100 Kings PlazaWanna get your main stream, department store shop on? Then hit the mall at Kings Plaza. If you want to know more
http://www.kingsplazaonline.com/Directory
When you first walk through the door, the aroma of fresh spices and Mediterranean cooking envelops your senses and draws you into the bustling atmosphere of this iconic Middle Eastern grocery store. With bins of fine grains and exquisite spices, bulk containers of imported olives, nuts, and dried fruits, old fashioned barrels of coffee beans.
130 locals recommend
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveWhen you first walk through the door, the aroma of fresh spices and Mediterranean cooking envelops your senses and draws you into the bustling atmosphere of this iconic Middle Eastern grocery store. With bins of fine grains and exquisite spices, bulk containers of imported olives, nuts, and dried fruits, old fashioned barrels of coffee beans.
Arts & Culture
Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum are an opportunity to join the Brooklyn community for engaging and eclectic free art and entertainment every month, 5–11 p.m. Happy Hour is 5–7 p.m.
The Brooklyn Museum celebrates the cultural vibrancy of our local communities and helps build meaningful relationships that elevate and strengthen them. They believe that in action there is hope, they champion the powerful roles art and artists can play in our communities both inside and outside the Museum’s walls.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyTarget First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum are an opportunity to join the Brooklyn community for engaging and eclectic free art and entertainment every month, 5–11 p.m. Happy Hour is 5–7 p.m.
The Brooklyn Museum celebrates the cultural vibrancy of our local communities and helps build meaningful relationships that elevate and strengthen them. They believe that in action there is hope, they champion the powerful roles art and artists can play in our communities both inside and outside the Museum’s walls.
Food Scene
Cash-only restaurant. The food here is really great! The restaurant itself is small but it's very cute and very clean. BYOB, with beer and wine available in neighborhood. Very affordable. Open Daily 11:30 until 10:45
11 locals recommend
To Be Thai
126 Beverley RdCash-only restaurant. The food here is really great! The restaurant itself is small but it's very cute and very clean. BYOB, with beer and wine available in neighborhood. Very affordable. Open Daily 11:30 until 10:45
This is ground zero for Central Asian hot spots. Nargis Cafe endures as a real treat. Composed of a front bar area and larger, brighter dining room, the entire space is brought together with marvelous Persian rugs and exotic pierced-metal sconces. Nargis hits a strong stride among the locals for its convivial vibe and unique repertoire of dishes that may include a bojon salad of smoky eggplant tossed with garlic, peppers, carrots, and cucumber. Kebabs are taken seriously here, so try the succulent lamb with chopped onion and dill. MICHELIN GUIDE Sunday -Wednesday open till 11PM Thursday-Midnight Friday/Saturday-1Am
15 locals recommend
Nargis Cafe
1655 Sheepshead Bay RdThis is ground zero for Central Asian hot spots. Nargis Cafe endures as a real treat. Composed of a front bar area and larger, brighter dining room, the entire space is brought together with marvelous Persian rugs and exotic pierced-metal sconces. Nargis hits a strong stride among the locals for its convivial vibe and unique repertoire of dishes that may include a bojon salad of smoky eggplant tossed with garlic, peppers, carrots, and cucumber. Kebabs are taken seriously here, so try the succulent lamb with chopped onion and dill. MICHELIN GUIDE Sunday -Wednesday open till 11PM Thursday-Midnight Friday/Saturday-1Am
Pint-size, cash-only eatery next to the train serving traditional Tibetan dishes in a vibrant space. This is a favorite of the neighborhood locals. Food and service are always enjoyable! There is plenty to take home for seconds! Must try if you are in the neighborhood!
102 locals recommend
Cafe Tibet
1510 Cortelyou RdPint-size, cash-only eatery next to the train serving traditional Tibetan dishes in a vibrant space. This is a favorite of the neighborhood locals. Food and service are always enjoyable! There is plenty to take home for seconds! Must try if you are in the neighborhood!
Cozy gastropub serving an eclectic menu (lasagna & Korean sandwiches), plus exotic burgers. Open until midnight Lunch and dinner
79 locals recommend
The Ox Tavern
1715 Newkirk AveCozy gastropub serving an eclectic menu (lasagna & Korean sandwiches), plus exotic burgers. Open until midnight Lunch and dinner
Asian-fusion offerings include ramen, dumplings & stir-fries in a warm, contemporary setting.
5PM - 11PM
18 locals recommend
Bashi Channel
1120 Cortelyou RoadAsian-fusion offerings include ramen, dumplings & stir-fries in a warm, contemporary setting.
5PM - 11PM
Snug corner taqueria with minimal decor serving tacos, tortas, nachos & other Mexican staples. Big with neighborhood locals. Very Family friendly.
8:30AM - 10:30PM
38 locals recommend
Cinco De Mayo
1202 Cortelyou RdSnug corner taqueria with minimal decor serving tacos, tortas, nachos & other Mexican staples. Big with neighborhood locals. Very Family friendly.
8:30AM - 10:30PM
Creative Pan-Asian spot best known for its takes on rarely encountered traditional Filipino fare. Even if you live nowhere near Ditmas, Purple Yam’s best dishes are worth an excursion. Filipino artist Perry Mamaril (also a former Cendrillon sous chef) helped transform a former 99 store into an Asian retreat, with a bamboo light fixture that glows gold behind the bar. The restaurant’s superior chicken adobo, the national dish of the Philippines, features on-the-bone nuggets braised in a soy-vinegar mixture cooked down to a syrup. The dish is simple and remarkably rich, with a buttery finish that comes from the last-minute addition of coconut milk. 5:30 - 10:30 Daily
96 locals recommend
Purple Yam
1314 Cortelyou RdCreative Pan-Asian spot best known for its takes on rarely encountered traditional Filipino fare. Even if you live nowhere near Ditmas, Purple Yam’s best dishes are worth an excursion. Filipino artist Perry Mamaril (also a former Cendrillon sous chef) helped transform a former 99 store into an Asian retreat, with a bamboo light fixture that glows gold behind the bar. The restaurant’s superior chicken adobo, the national dish of the Philippines, features on-the-bone nuggets braised in a soy-vinegar mixture cooked down to a syrup. The dish is simple and remarkably rich, with a buttery finish that comes from the last-minute addition of coconut milk. 5:30 - 10:30 Daily
Cafe serving up coffee drinks & light bites in a cozy, minimalist setting. 7AM-8PM
175 locals recommend
Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdCafe serving up coffee drinks & light bites in a cozy, minimalist setting. 7AM-8PM
Upbeat bagel cafe with a huge menu including breakfast all day, hot & cold sandwiches & smoothies.
47 locals recommend
Catskill Bagel Co.
1416 Cortelyou RdUpbeat bagel cafe with a huge menu including breakfast all day, hot & cold sandwiches & smoothies.