Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This is one of NYC's most acclaimed new spots and it's really close by. Cash only. Be sure to get stracciata on your pie in lieu of regular mozz- it's to die for.
156 locals recommend
Houdini Kitchen Laboratory
1563 Decatur StThis is one of NYC's most acclaimed new spots and it's really close by. Cash only. Be sure to get stracciata on your pie in lieu of regular mozz- it's to die for.
This is one of the most consistently great Brooklyn spots around. Brunch, lunch, or dinner- you can't go wrong.
280 locals recommend
Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueThis is one of the most consistently great Brooklyn spots around. Brunch, lunch, or dinner- you can't go wrong.
Taqueria Cocoyoc
211 Wyckoff AveGreat tacos, big backyard, open late. I'm here alllll the time.
Milk & Pull
181 Irving Avegood coffee
everything here is fantastic- the burger will haunt your dreams
93 locals recommend
Fritzl's Lunch Box
173 Irving Avenueeverything here is fantastic- the burger will haunt your dreams
Cafeteria La Mejor
191 Suydam Stthe best cuban coffee in town
Cash only. Good coffee, great space. They have shows and dance nights after dark.
82 locals recommend
Trans-Pecos
9-15 Weirfield StCash only. Good coffee, great space. They have shows and dance nights after dark.
1332 Halsey St
1332 Halsey StreetNew and pretty close- support local businesses!
Essentials
Rodse Wine and Liquors
1603 Bushwick AveThis is the closest spot for booze that's not beer.
Our closest big supermarket- nothing fancy, but all your basic needs.
17 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
1781 BroadwayOur closest big supermarket- nothing fancy, but all your basic needs.
The corner bodega- grab a sandwich, a 6 pack, some ice cream... Ralph and his wife Chastity are the friendliest deli owners in Brooklyn!
1459 Bushwick Ave
1459 Bushwick AvenueThe corner bodega- grab a sandwich, a 6 pack, some ice cream... Ralph and his wife Chastity are the friendliest deli owners in Brooklyn!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great old bar that's been revamped. Good mix of people of all ages and colors. 25 minute walk or bus/ train ride. Do dinner at Peaches or Saraghina first and make a "trip" of it.
307 locals recommend
Casablanca Cocktail Lounge
300 Malcolm X BlvdThis is a great old bar that's been revamped. Good mix of people of all ages and colors. 25 minute walk or bus/ train ride. Do dinner at Peaches or Saraghina first and make a "trip" of it.
The perfect neighborhood bar. Quirky without seeming contrived, reasonably priced without being bad quality. Visit Dale on Monday nights, but you can't go wrong with any of the great bartenders!
264 locals recommend
Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveThe perfect neighborhood bar. Quirky without seeming contrived, reasonably priced without being bad quality. Visit Dale on Monday nights, but you can't go wrong with any of the great bartenders!
Nowadays
56-06 Cooper AveReally fun outdoor biergarten with good food and great music
A great low-key bar a few minutes walk from home. The Evergreen just opened this month- http://bushwickdaily.com/2015/09/new-bar-off-the-halsey-l-the-evergreen-is-your-hipster-cheers/
6 locals recommend
109 Moffat St
109 Moffat StreetA great low-key bar a few minutes walk from home. The Evergreen just opened this month- http://bushwickdaily.com/2015/09/new-bar-off-the-halsey-l-the-evergreen-is-your-hipster-cheers/
Old Stanley's Bar
226 Wyckoff AveNice big backyard. Cash only. Classic punk soundtrack.
Everything Else
The rare place that lives up to the hype. A bit of a trek from the train, so take a car if you're feeling lazy.
137 locals recommend
Bunker Vietnamese
99 Scott AveThe rare place that lives up to the hype. A bit of a trek from the train, so take a car if you're feeling lazy.