Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Our favorite restaurant nearby. The pizza is amazing! Also good for coffee and pastries in the mornings, as well as wonderful cocktails at night.
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveOur favorite restaurant nearby. The pizza is amazing! Also good for coffee and pastries in the mornings, as well as wonderful cocktails at night.
Peaches
393 Lewis AveWonderful soul-food restaurant close to our home.
Manny's
212 Patchen AveGreat café a short walk from our home.
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdLovely French-inspired restaurant.
Nagle’s Bagels
378 Tompkins AveAwesome bagels, donuts, and coffee!
Oaxaca Tacos
478 Halsey StGreat tacos!
Tepache
361 Halsey StSolid Mexican food.
Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins AveBeautiful and trendy coffee shop and clothing store.
The Trade Union Cafe
346 Malcolm X BoulevardGreat Espresso bar.
Kafe Louverture
392 Halsey StGreat local café.
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayOur favorite restaurant in Brooklyn -- located in Williamsburg.
Roberta's
261 Moore StBest pizza in all of NYC! Short cab ride from our home.
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayMost famous steak-house in Brooklyn.
Frank
88 2nd AveSome of our favorite Italian food in Manhattan.
il Buco Alimentari & Vineria
53 Great Jones StWonderful Italian in Manhattan.
Best fried chicken in NYC! Order the chicken biscuit and the butter pecan donut.
357 locals recommend
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StBest fried chicken in NYC! Order the chicken biscuit and the butter pecan donut.
Saltie
378 Metropolitan AvenueOur favorite sandwiches in Brooklyn! Order the Scuttlebutt.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StFamous pastrami sandwiches in NYC.
Mission
171 E BroadwayBest Chinese food in NYC!
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetBest Thai food in Brooklyn!
Great Japanese fusion from David Chang. There are many different locations of his restaurant with different offerings. This one is not too expensive, and his bakery "Milk" is located next door.
112 locals recommend
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South StreetGreat Japanese fusion from David Chang. There are many different locations of his restaurant with different offerings. This one is not too expensive, and his bakery "Milk" is located next door.
Estela
47 E Houston StLovely small-plates for sharing. Great wine selection.
One of the most famous bakeries in NYC. Order the banana pudding!
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StOne of the most famous bakeries in NYC. Order the banana pudding!
Veniero's
342 E 11th StOld-school NYC bakery. Best cheese cake around.
Drinks & Nightlife
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StGreat bar close to our home. Live music on many nights!
Casablanca Cocktail Lounge
300 Malcolm X BlvdLovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveBed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveLocated inside the Wythe Hotel, this bar has one of the best views of Manhattan. Great drinks, and wonderful small plates.
152 locals recommend
The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveLocated inside the Wythe Hotel, this bar has one of the best views of Manhattan. Great drinks, and wonderful small plates.
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park
Fort Tilden
Incredible elevated park that runs the west side of Manhattan.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Incredible elevated park that runs the west side of Manhattan.
Sightseeing
Times Square
Flatiron Building
175 5th Ave
Empire State Building
20 W 34th St
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller Plaza9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StStatue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandBrooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWall Street
Wall StreetShopping
SoHo
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveSalmagundi Museum of American Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestGetting Around
SUBWAY: A/C Lines. This is the closest subway stop to our home. The express A train is located here and will get you to Manhattan within 30 minutes.
72 locals recommend
Utica Av station
Fulton StreetSUBWAY: A/C Lines. This is the closest subway stop to our home. The express A train is located here and will get you to Manhattan within 30 minutes.
SUBWAY: J/M Lines. This is another subway stop that's a 20 minute walk from our home. This line runs above ground in Brooklyn and will take you directly to Williamsburg, SOHO, or Mid-town Manhattan.
42 locals recommend
Myrtle Av Station
SUBWAY: J/M Lines. This is another subway stop that's a 20 minute walk from our home. This line runs above ground in Brooklyn and will take you directly to Williamsburg, SOHO, or Mid-town Manhattan.