Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great crepes and coffee really close to A/C train so perfect for gabbing a bite before heading down to the subway.
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Le Paris Dakar
518 Nostrand Ave.Great crepes and coffee really close to A/C train so perfect for gabbing a bite before heading down to the subway.
Only two blocks away! Seriously scrumptious tacos and margaritas. This place is tiny and can get super packed, but its worth the scene. Right across the street from the famous Dirty Ole Bastard mural. Note: Calaca keeps particular hours so be sure to call ahead to make sure their open.
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Calaca
139 Putnam AveOnly two blocks away! Seriously scrumptious tacos and margaritas. This place is tiny and can get super packed, but its worth the scene. Right across the street from the famous Dirty Ole Bastard mural. Note: Calaca keeps particular hours so be sure to call ahead to make sure their open.
This is not really a restaurant more of a two in-one dive bar with a food truck in the back yard! Great Mexican fare is served in the backyard and frozen margaritas are available at the bar. Start here for happy hour and a snack before dancing next door at C'mon Everybody.
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Chilo's
323 Franklin AveThis is not really a restaurant more of a two in-one dive bar with a food truck in the back yard! Great Mexican fare is served in the backyard and frozen margaritas are available at the bar. Start here for happy hour and a snack before dancing next door at C'mon Everybody.
A bit more of a walk, but the second best cuban restaurant in the area with killer Pernil and empanadas, full bar, vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff.
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Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveA bit more of a walk, but the second best cuban restaurant in the area with killer Pernil and empanadas, full bar, vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff.
Though very cool with great food as well as a selection of European chocolate bars I don't usually go to Black Swan too often as it is more like a sports bar up front and can be quite rowdy. However, the dining area in back is spacious decorated in dark woods with tremendously high ceilings and the restaurant is close to the G train. If you need to catch the game this is a good place to do so with a crowd, or enjoy an exuberant dinner in the back.
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Black Swan
Though very cool with great food as well as a selection of European chocolate bars I don't usually go to Black Swan too often as it is more like a sports bar up front and can be quite rowdy. However, the dining area in back is spacious decorated in dark woods with tremendously high ceilings and the restaurant is close to the G train. If you need to catch the game this is a good place to do so with a crowd, or enjoy an exuberant dinner in the back.
This place is a bit of a walk way down Nostrand Ave, but it is by far my FAVORITE restaurant in Bed Stuy. Japanese fusion cuisine hand made with love by the expert chefs who often give free tastings if you show ample appreciation for their craft. Designed completely out of paper mache in a timeless art deco style, Myrtle Diner, has the best filet mignon I've ever tasted complete with complimentary fried brussel sprouts. The Snow Crab Fried Rice is to die for and they also have an incredible selection of Sake and my personal joy, Liberian Rose.
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750 Myrtle Diner
750 Myrtle AveThis place is a bit of a walk way down Nostrand Ave, but it is by far my FAVORITE restaurant in Bed Stuy. Japanese fusion cuisine hand made with love by the expert chefs who often give free tastings if you show ample appreciation for their craft. Designed completely out of paper mache in a timeless art deco style, Myrtle Diner, has the best filet mignon I've ever tasted complete with complimentary fried brussel sprouts. The Snow Crab Fried Rice is to die for and they also have an incredible selection of Sake and my personal joy, Liberian Rose.
More pricey but located next door to entrance of the C and Shuttle trains, this is a recent arrival in the neighborhood if you're looking for a fancier feast on your way to or back from travels.
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Hart's
506 Franklin AveMore pricey but located next door to entrance of the C and Shuttle trains, this is a recent arrival in the neighborhood if you're looking for a fancier feast on your way to or back from travels.
On Bedford Ave between Putnam and Jefferson this coffee shop has great coffee, good cold brew, features Dough Donuts & pastries as well as lunch and breakfast fair. Located next door to an organic deli, steampunk style restaurant and antique shop just two blocks from apartment.
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Corner Grind Coffee Kitchen
1183 Bedford AveOn Bedford Ave between Putnam and Jefferson this coffee shop has great coffee, good cold brew, features Dough Donuts & pastries as well as lunch and breakfast fair. Located next door to an organic deli, steampunk style restaurant and antique shop just two blocks from apartment.
This is off the beaten path in historic Bed Stuy, but SO WORTH IT as it is hands down the BEST pizza you will ever eat. (well, Emily on Fulton is pretty damn good as well. They are about the same distance in opposite directions.) Owned by hip Italians this favorite was created inside an old horse stable from the 1800s and also has a backyard. A great mix of people with a full bar, atmosphere for days and, of course, PIIIIZZZZZAAAAA.
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveThis is off the beaten path in historic Bed Stuy, but SO WORTH IT as it is hands down the BEST pizza you will ever eat. (well, Emily on Fulton is pretty damn good as well. They are about the same distance in opposite directions.) Owned by hip Italians this favorite was created inside an old horse stable from the 1800s and also has a backyard. A great mix of people with a full bar, atmosphere for days and, of course, PIIIIZZZZZAAAAA.
Soul food restaurant and bar. A local favorite, take a walk through the beautiful tree lined brownstone streets to Peaches and get the best fried chicken in town. On the same block as Eugene and Co restaurant, Bed Vyne Wine , Peace & Riot boutique and Meat Market Vintage Clothing & Antiques.
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Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveSoul food restaurant and bar. A local favorite, take a walk through the beautiful tree lined brownstone streets to Peaches and get the best fried chicken in town. On the same block as Eugene and Co restaurant, Bed Vyne Wine , Peace & Riot boutique and Meat Market Vintage Clothing & Antiques.
If you're hungry for a restaurant and bar with beautiful atmosphere but is also casual and not pretentious this is a great small menu place on the same block as Peaches Hothouse, boutiques and more. The wax chandelier is a site to behold.
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Eugene & Company
397 Tompkins AveIf you're hungry for a restaurant and bar with beautiful atmosphere but is also casual and not pretentious this is a great small menu place on the same block as Peaches Hothouse, boutiques and more. The wax chandelier is a site to behold.
Lovely little spot for breakfast or lunch on your way to the Shuttle or C train on Frankling Ave. Serving Mediterranean fair.
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Golda
504 Franklin AveLovely little spot for breakfast or lunch on your way to the Shuttle or C train on Frankling Ave. Serving Mediterranean fair.
A super cool coffee shop that sells vinyl records! Just one block up Putnam and two blocks over on Bedford Ave.
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The Mixtape Shop
1129 Bedford AveA super cool coffee shop that sells vinyl records! Just one block up Putnam and two blocks over on Bedford Ave.
Awesome Indian food just up the street, great for dine in or take out!
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Bombay Grill
1176 Bedford AveAwesome Indian food just up the street, great for dine in or take out!
A taste of Senegal in Brooklyn, right up the street. Delicious West African flair serving up the Senegalese national dish called Tiebou Jeun (baked fish, joloff rice, and veggies). What makes, Joloff's dish so special is the way the rice is cooked. It is a "broken" rice, with a jasmin flavor, cooked into a deep tomato sauce. This is what we call the "joloff" rice, which is also the specialty of the house. All of their dishes are made daily upon request and with tremendous love. Do yourself a favor and try something unique.
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Joloff
1168 Bedford AveA taste of Senegal in Brooklyn, right up the street. Delicious West African flair serving up the Senegalese national dish called Tiebou Jeun (baked fish, joloff rice, and veggies). What makes, Joloff's dish so special is the way the rice is cooked. It is a "broken" rice, with a jasmin flavor, cooked into a deep tomato sauce. This is what we call the "joloff" rice, which is also the specialty of the house. All of their dishes are made daily upon request and with tremendous love. Do yourself a favor and try something unique.
A bit more of a walk than some of the others I love, love, love this place. Decorated with edgy pop art and designer Herman Miller and Knoll furniture, the environment is modern rustic and the farm to table cuisine and craft cocktails are off the hook. Menu is small but definitely recommend the burger or their huge green salad.
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Eva Jean's
30 Kosciuszko StreetA bit more of a walk than some of the others I love, love, love this place. Decorated with edgy pop art and designer Herman Miller and Knoll furniture, the environment is modern rustic and the farm to table cuisine and craft cocktails are off the hook. Menu is small but definitely recommend the burger or their huge green salad.
Close to the G train entrance and exit on Bedford Avenue, Filipino food goes Tex-Mex at this bar / eatery serving tacos & colorful fishbowl drinks. Vintage surfing videos are always in rotation on the back wall. Local favorite.
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Swell Dive
1013 Bedford AveClose to the G train entrance and exit on Bedford Avenue, Filipino food goes Tex-Mex at this bar / eatery serving tacos & colorful fishbowl drinks. Vintage surfing videos are always in rotation on the back wall. Local favorite.
Um, Dough donuts are legendary in Brooklyn and the local street food scene. Highly recommend you have just one, but if you don't want to go all of the way to the actual bakery, Corner Grind around the corner on Bedford offers a limited flavor section of them - but get there early before they sell out.
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Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueUm, Dough donuts are legendary in Brooklyn and the local street food scene. Highly recommend you have just one, but if you don't want to go all of the way to the actual bakery, Corner Grind around the corner on Bedford offers a limited flavor section of them - but get there early before they sell out.
Retro hangout serving American comfort eats & signature cocktails in a cheery space.
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Fancy Nancy
1038 Bedford AveRetro hangout serving American comfort eats & signature cocktails in a cheery space.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fairly new and right on the corner of Putnam and Nostrand this place is a next door godsend if you need to relax in a cool atmosphere close to home to eavesdrop on locals, make new friends and grab a great cocktail or glass of vino.
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The Corners
395 Nostrand Ave.Fairly new and right on the corner of Putnam and Nostrand this place is a next door godsend if you need to relax in a cool atmosphere close to home to eavesdrop on locals, make new friends and grab a great cocktail or glass of vino.
Right next door to Chilo's, down the block from Dough Donuts and across the street from restaurants this place is just too much fun with great DJ's, hip bartenders, happy hour specials, theme nights and a back room gallery. Dancing can happen in the side room or saddle up to the bar to enjoy an evening alone or with new friends. Gay friendly.
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C'mon Everybody
325 Franklin AveRight next door to Chilo's, down the block from Dough Donuts and across the street from restaurants this place is just too much fun with great DJ's, hip bartenders, happy hour specials, theme nights and a back room gallery. Dancing can happen in the side room or saddle up to the bar to enjoy an evening alone or with new friends. Gay friendly.
Absolutely best liquor/wine store in the neighborhood and guess what? THEY DELIVER. If you visit in person be sure to check out their bar located next door. Super hip with themed DJ nights.
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Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveAbsolutely best liquor/wine store in the neighborhood and guess what? THEY DELIVER. If you visit in person be sure to check out their bar located next door. Super hip with themed DJ nights.
A great place for hanging with friends or having a casual evening in the back room with a glass of wine, beer or cocktail. There's also a new Rock and Roll dive bar that opened next door if you'e looking for more of a thrill.
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Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveA great place for hanging with friends or having a casual evening in the back room with a glass of wine, beer or cocktail. There's also a new Rock and Roll dive bar that opened next door if you'e looking for more of a thrill.
Essentials
Though there is a Key Food much closer on Nostrand Ave I walk the distance and prefer Metropolitan as they have a better selection of produce and organic goods. Heads up: it can be a bit pricey.
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Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveThough there is a Key Food much closer on Nostrand Ave I walk the distance and prefer Metropolitan as they have a better selection of produce and organic goods. Heads up: it can be a bit pricey.
If you're in need of a good work out, a dip in the pool or a sauna the YMCA is blocks away and offers guest passes.
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Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
1121 Bedford AveIf you're in need of a good work out, a dip in the pool or a sauna the YMCA is blocks away and offers guest passes.
Hey, you never know, right? Just two blocks away from apartment and they have a reliable drop off service if you don't want to waste your day hanging with the spin cycle.
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Laundromat
846 St Johns PlHey, you never know, right? Just two blocks away from apartment and they have a reliable drop off service if you don't want to waste your day hanging with the spin cycle.
Closest most reliable pharmacy in the area in case of emergency. Beauty supplies, toiletries, etc.
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Walgreens
2325 Flatbush AveClosest most reliable pharmacy in the area in case of emergency. Beauty supplies, toiletries, etc.
Arts & Culture
A treasure. Check out the website for current exhibits. Their historic architecture rooms are a site to behold and worth the trip alone. Also right next door to Botanical Garden, Crown Heights and the beautiful Prospect Park. Make a day of it.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyA treasure. Check out the website for current exhibits. Their historic architecture rooms are a site to behold and worth the trip alone. Also right next door to Botanical Garden, Crown Heights and the beautiful Prospect Park. Make a day of it.
Need an escape but want to stay local? BAM has an art house cinema, cafe, live theatre and is also conveniently located in a hub of fabulous dining experiences, bars and boutiques. Make a day of it in the thriving and historic neighborhood of Fort Green. Only 1 or 2 miles away.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveNeed an escape but want to stay local? BAM has an art house cinema, cafe, live theatre and is also conveniently located in a hub of fabulous dining experiences, bars and boutiques. Make a day of it in the thriving and historic neighborhood of Fort Green. Only 1 or 2 miles away.
Parks & Nature
Absolutely a must if you make it to the Museum or the Park. breathtakingly curated grounds with miles for walking, meditating or soaking up that Vitamin D.
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Botanic Garden station
Absolutely a must if you make it to the Museum or the Park. breathtakingly curated grounds with miles for walking, meditating or soaking up that Vitamin D.
During the week you can enjoy this vast landscape and avoid the madding crowd. So much more private feeling and relaxing than the whirlwind of Central Park. The boathouse at the lake even offers paddle boat and canoe rentals, or if you are more of land lubber take a spin on your city bike or explore the forest trails.
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Prospect Park
During the week you can enjoy this vast landscape and avoid the madding crowd. So much more private feeling and relaxing than the whirlwind of Central Park. The boathouse at the lake even offers paddle boat and canoe rentals, or if you are more of land lubber take a spin on your city bike or explore the forest trails.