Food Scene
Great restaurant. Doesn't take bookings and the menu changes daily. Call on (718) 622-5300 or visit http://romansnyc.com/
261 locals recommend
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveGreat restaurant. Doesn't take bookings and the menu changes daily. Call on (718) 622-5300 or visit http://romansnyc.com/
An Aussie spot - grab the Tamarama which comes with a flat white coffee included. So good. Now open in the evening too, but haven't checked it out yet
http://www.smoochorganic.com/index.html
63 locals recommend
Smooch
264 Carlton AveAn Aussie spot - grab the Tamarama which comes with a flat white coffee included. So good. Now open in the evening too, but haven't checked it out yet
http://www.smoochorganic.com/index.html
Worth the walk for sandwiches, beigels etc.
http://www.mileendbrooklyn.com/
78 locals recommend
Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt StWorth the walk for sandwiches, beigels etc.
http://www.mileendbrooklyn.com/
Great local restaurant and a nice bar. Reservations only for groups of 6 or more. 718 522 6370.
http://www.no7restaurant.com/
83 locals recommend
No. 7
627 Greene AveGreat local restaurant and a nice bar. Reservations only for groups of 6 or more. 718 522 6370.
http://www.no7restaurant.com/
Pequeña
Nice Mexican place
http://www.pequenarestaurant.com/index.php
I'm yet to try this place, but I hear it's good :
http://www.maggiebrownrestaurant.com/index.php
36 locals recommend
Maggie Brown
455 Myrtle AvenueI'm yet to try this place, but I hear it's good :
http://www.maggiebrownrestaurant.com/index.php
Rucola
190 Dean StGreat Northern Italian spot
http://www.rucolabrooklyn.com/
Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches
311 Atlantic Avetake out sandwiches. very good
The Smoke Joint
87 South Elliott PlaceReal New York Barbecue
http://www.thesmokejoint.com/
This place does pretty great burgers and shakes
http://smashburger.com/
25 locals recommend
Smashburger
74 Dekalb AveThis place does pretty great burgers and shakes
http://smashburger.com/
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Also pretty great burgers. Great Fries.
http://www.fiveguys.com/
Possibly the best burgers in the whole of New York
http://shakeshack.com/
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenuePossibly the best burgers in the whole of New York
http://shakeshack.com/
Great place for brunch. The Steak and Eggs are amazing.
http://www.thegeneralgreene.com/
94 locals recommend
The General Greene
229 Dekalb AvenueGreat place for brunch. The Steak and Eggs are amazing.
http://www.thegeneralgreene.com/
South African cuisine for a little variety. Nice vice too
http://www.madibarestaurant.com/
190 locals recommend
Madiba
195 Dekalb AvenueSouth African cuisine for a little variety. Nice vice too
http://www.madibarestaurant.com/
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveGreat spot for lunch, brunch or dinner
http://www.waltersbrooklyn.com/
Everything Else
The park is just great. Run laps, use the exercise station, play tennis, or just relax.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueThe park is just great. Run laps, use the exercise station, play tennis, or just relax.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mauzac
136 Dekalb AvenueThis is a cosy, fantastic little wine bar.
http://mauzacbar.com/
Die Stammkneipe/ Der Schwarze Koelner
710 Fulton StGerman bier hall.
http://www.ex49.com/dsk/
Great little neighborhood pub
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-brooklyn-inn-brooklyn
82 locals recommend
Brooklyn Inn
148 Hoyt StGreat little neighborhood pub
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-brooklyn-inn-brooklyn
Arts & Culture
The Brooklyn Academy of Music has a wide variety of live music, theater and cinema. Visit the website for event details coming up : http://www.bam.org/
221 locals recommend
BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlThe Brooklyn Academy of Music has a wide variety of live music, theater and cinema. Visit the website for event details coming up : http://www.bam.org/
Essentials
It's a little walk, but it's worth it. The best spot for groceries locally.
http://www.brooklynfare.com/
140 locals recommend
Brooklyn Fare
200 Schermerhorn StIt's a little walk, but it's worth it. The best spot for groceries locally.
http://www.brooklynfare.com/
Trader Joe's
130 Court StGreat grocery store
http://www.traderjoes.com/index.asp