Lauren's Guidebook
Local parks
Parks and other places for a walk/run/park lounging
Domino Park
15 Kent AveMcCarren Park
776 Lorimer StreetTransmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueDrinks & Eats
Some local food and drink spots that I enjoy or are otherwise popular
Have & Meyer
103 Havemeyer StExtensive natural wine list all served by the glass
Good by the slice pizza options for a quick low key bite on the way to/from your next location.
106 locals recommend
Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer StGood by the slice pizza options for a quick low key bite on the way to/from your next location.
Meadowsweet
149 BroadwayConsistently decent small plates
Bozu
296 Grand StMy fave local sushi spot for taste, ambiance and price.
Brunch fave. They have the best Bloody Mary. They’re known for their gigantic baked pancakes with strawberry butter. The French toast is also good. The brunch menu is super reasonably priced.
For lunch/dinner the mussels and burger are tasty.
297 locals recommend
Le Barricou
533 Grand StBrunch fave. They have the best Bloody Mary. They’re known for their gigantic baked pancakes with strawberry butter. The French toast is also good. The brunch menu is super reasonably priced.
For lunch/dinner the mussels and burger are tasty.
Fave for ethically sourced meats (burger and beer spot). Or good low key brunch. Also has tasty healthier veg options.
101 locals recommend
Allswell
124 Bedford AveFave for ethically sourced meats (burger and beer spot). Or good low key brunch. Also has tasty healthier veg options.
Westlight
111 N 12th StRooftop bar/food with Skyline views
Live music
Local live music venues
Live music. Record store by day, music venue by night. They have nightly live music with up and coming artists.
130 locals recommend
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StLive music. Record store by day, music venue by night. They have nightly live music with up and coming artists.
National Sawdust
80 N 6th StQuaint live music and performance arts space.
It’s literally around the corner and worth popping your head in even for a few minutes. There are super no name bands that play in a rail car style room. The backyard is something you would find at a neighbors space.
* the drinks aren’t great, stick to beer.
157 locals recommend
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StIt’s literally around the corner and worth popping your head in even for a few minutes. There are super no name bands that play in a rail car style room. The backyard is something you would find at a neighbors space.
* the drinks aren’t great, stick to beer.
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StSmall live music venue in manhattan
Food shopping for eat-in evenings
If you want to cook or pick up prepared foods for enjoying at home
Nearby already prepped Italian foods, sandwiches to order or burgers/meats for cooking.
97 locals recommend
Lorimer Street Station
Nearby already prepped Italian foods, sandwiches to order or burgers/meats for cooking.
Good for organic cooking options/veges, but NOT a large fresh meat/fish selection.
141 locals recommend
Khim's Millennium Market
260 Bushwick AveGood for organic cooking options/veges, but NOT a large fresh meat/fish selection.
Fresh sushi grade fish to prepare at home or already prepped plates/bowls with sushi/sashimi
11 locals recommend
Osakana
290 Graham AveFresh sushi grade fish to prepare at home or already prepped plates/bowls with sushi/sashimi
Boutique shopping
If you’re into boutique or vintage shopping, here are a few local options to pop-in (Williamsburg or neighboring Greenpoint).
Alter
140 Franklin StConcrete + Water
Loren
80 Nassau AveArtists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th St