Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
The Finch
212 Greene AveFarm to table with a Michelin Star
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveHip neighbourhood spot with locally sourced new American small plates.
Bisou Bisou
264 Carlton AveFrench, wine bar and restaurant with delicious food.
METTĀ
197 Adelphi StOpen fire kitchen, delicious.
Evelina
211 Dekalb AvePhenomenally tasty food!
Café Paulette
1 S Elliott PlFrench, breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Plus wine bar.
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveHipster, friendly American eatery.
Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StMexican/Cuban, large outdoor area. Open in warm months.
Miss Ada
184 Dekalb AveMediterranean and bar.
Olea
171 Lafayette AveBreakfast and brunch, wine bar
Farm to table French restaurant, located in a cozy brownstone with outdoor seating in summer months.
79 locals recommend
Maison May Dekalb
246 Dekalb AveFarm to table French restaurant, located in a cozy brownstone with outdoor seating in summer months.
BitterSweet
180 Dekalb AveDelicious coffee tea and pasteries.
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveGreat interior, fine coffee, tea and pastries.
Marius & Co.
Pick up delicious prepared foods for a full dinner or lunch.
The Smoke Joint
87 South Elliott PlaceLate night BBQ.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful in any season. Frederick Law Olmsted designed. Tennis courts, toddler playground, hiking trails and dog run.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueBeautiful in any season. Frederick Law Olmsted designed. Tennis courts, toddler playground, hiking trails and dog run.
Phenomenal food and outdoor fun on the East River. Great views of Manhattan.
21 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway
Brooklyn Bridge Park GreenwayPhenomenal food and outdoor fun on the East River. Great views of Manhattan.
Entertainment & Activities
Current films and featured film maker series. Known as a major performing arts venue and a center for progressive performance. BAM includes: film, music, dance and theatre.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveCurrent films and featured film maker series. Known as a major performing arts venue and a center for progressive performance. BAM includes: film, music, dance and theatre.
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveHome to concerts and sports events.
Essentials
Farmers market, every Saturday from 6-3:00pm in Fort Green Park.
91 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Dekalb AvenueFarmers market, every Saturday from 6-3:00pm in Fort Green Park.
Whole Foods Market 365
292 Ashland PlTerrific, everything you could possible need.
Fantastic, delicious local offerings. Great deli and cheese.
214 locals recommend
Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StFantastic, delicious local offerings. Great deli and cheese.
Fort Green Food Market
186 Dekalb AveJust a half block away for essentials.
Mr. Mango Fruit & Vegetables
59 Lafayette AveAn extensive offering at very low prices.
Shopping
Elly's Market
230 Dekalb AveClassic Korean NYC corner store.
Williamsburg
One of a kind shopping and dining.
Arts & Culture
St. Ann's Warehouse
45 Water StGlobal theatre, must see.
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StIndie rock triple-tiered concert hall.
Focused on producing Shakespeare and other classic dramas. Its off-Broadway productions have toured in the U.S. and internationally.
27 locals recommend
Theatre for a New Audience at Polonsky Shakespeare Center
262 Ashland PlFocused on producing Shakespeare and other classic dramas. Its off-Broadway productions have toured in the U.S. and internationally.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson AveTerrific food and bar.
Mixologist-made cocktails in a tile-lined bar hidden behind a speakeasy-style unmarked door.
94 locals recommend
Dick and Jane’s
266 Adelphi StMixologist-made cocktails in a tile-lined bar hidden behind a speakeasy-style unmarked door.