NYC • Williamsburg, Brooklyn
RESTAURANTS
LISTED IN ORDER OF PROXIMITY • An integral restaurant missing that somehow wouldn’t come up in the search to be able to add is on Union b/w Metropolitan & Devoe: Montesacro Pinseria Romana is adorable with fabulous Italian food.
Suzume
545 Lorimer StDinner Only (and cash only, ATM inside) • Super cozy ramen; great bar
Zona Rosa
571 Lorimer StSteps away! Overpriced but very good Mexican food; great margaritas
Montesacro
432 Union AveMagdalene
524 Lorimer StreetHaven’t yet been, but it’s new and very close!
Beautiful Italian goods; authentic fair; deli counter and café tables
6 locals recommend
Pecoraro Latteria
636 Metropolitan AveBeautiful Italian goods; authentic fair; deli counter and café tables
Ainslie
76 Ainslie StSexy, low-lit hip/crowded large restaurant.
Breakfast / Brunch / Lunch • Totally amazing authentic and fun Italian experience; great coffee.
54 locals recommend
Lella alimentari
325 Manhattan AveBreakfast / Brunch / Lunch • Totally amazing authentic and fun Italian experience; great coffee.
Llama Inn
50 Withers StGreat cocktails; Peruvian culinary fusion
Concord Hill
374 Graham AveIncredible food with an Upstate / Connecticut country feel
Pheasant
57 Graham AveHaven’t tried myself, but it has cute outdoor tables and private yurts in the winter.
190 locals recommend
Lilia
567 Union AveHaven’t tried myself, but it has cute outdoor tables and private yurts in the winter.
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StHealthy Bites (contrary to its name)
Diner
85 BroadwayFavorite restaurant in NYC; chef’s a friend.
Next door to Diner; very cute fine goods market and café counter in front of a cozy mahogany bar with great oysters.
419 locals recommend
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayNext door to Diner; very cute fine goods market and café counter in front of a cozy mahogany bar with great oysters.
An absolute must-see; totally hidden, insane brunch in Bushwick off the L train.
42 locals recommend
Carthage Must Be Destroyed
222 Bogart StAn absolute must-see; totally hidden, insane brunch in Bushwick off the L train.
Buvette
42 Grove StA favorite in the Village in Manhattan…
COFFEE
Poetica Coffee
561 Lorimer StA few doors down; nearest coffee
Think Coffee
10 Devoe StA block down on Devoe; great outdoor seating courtyard
GROCERIES
Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveLarge, well-stocked grocery store; open 24 hours
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StAdorable food boutique; also serves coffee
Hana Food
534 Metropolitan Avegreat sandwiches
Gorgeous, modern, authentic Italian boutique grocer; also lunch and coffee
6 locals recommend
Pecoraro Latteria
636 Metropolitan AveGorgeous, modern, authentic Italian boutique grocer; also lunch and coffee
24-hour deli and grocery across the street, also serves coffee and a full menú
117 locals recommend
Bagelsmith
566 Lorimer St24-hour deli and grocery across the street, also serves coffee and a full menú
Vine Wine
619 Lorimer Stwine shop
SHOPPING
Crest Hardware & Urban Garden Center
558 Metropolitan Aveanything house-related
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StArtist & Craftsman Supply Brooklyn
761 Metropolitan Aveart and craft supplies
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford Avefantastic independent book store
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th Stindoor year-round flea market
Narnia
130 Driggs Avevery trendy vintage (pricey, but incredible)
DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE
Excellent live music, etc. in a super unique red-velvet-clad train-car-style space tucked behind the bar; made famous by being the folk darling venue in TV/movies. Backyard, too…
157 locals recommend
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StExcellent live music, etc. in a super unique red-velvet-clad train-car-style space tucked behind the bar; made famous by being the folk darling venue in TV/movies. Backyard, too…
The mill of excellent independent live music, three intimate different-vibe stages each programmed simultaneously by the hour from 6pm to 2am.
226 locals recommend
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StThe mill of excellent independent live music, three intimate different-vibe stages each programmed simultaneously by the hour from 6pm to 2am.
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Aveindependent cinema
One of my favorite bars in the country, great for oysters, happy hour
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveOne of my favorite bars in the country, great for oysters, happy hour
If you're a singer, musical theatre fanatic, or love those who are, this bar is centered around a piano and player, and is a bar-wide constant sing-along.
43 locals recommend
Marie's Crisis Cafe
59 Grove StIf you're a singer, musical theatre fanatic, or love those who are, this bar is centered around a piano and player, and is a bar-wide constant sing-along.
One of my favorite bars in the country; small stage boasts flamenco, French folk, swing, etc.
216 locals recommend
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StOne of my favorite bars in the country; small stage boasts flamenco, French folk, swing, etc.
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveLarger live music hall right down the street.
Extra Fancy
favorite family-vibe bar, great seafood, open late
Zona Rosa
571 Lorimer Stsweet cozy rooftop vibe, Mexican food
Sugarburg
519 Metropolitan Avenothing phenomenal, but large
Shelter
168-170 Wythe Avemountain lodge feel, cozy, fireplace
Rocka Rolla
486 Metropolitan Averowdy rock 'n roll vibe
Right next door; best-known gay bar in the whole city, great drag shows and karaoke
61 locals recommend
Metropolitan
559 Lorimer StRight next door; best-known gay bar in the whole city, great drag shows and karaoke
Gallow Green
542 W 27th Stbreath-taking rooftop garden bar above The McKittrick Hotel
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Avewell-known chic hotel bar on the waterfront in Williamsburg
Underground speakeasy-style jazz venue and restaurant; bottom of The Roxy Hotel
8 locals recommend
The Django
Underground speakeasy-style jazz venue and restaurant; bottom of The Roxy Hotel