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Christine’s guidebook

Food and Bar Scene

Chic vibe, great beer and food. Turn onto Flatbush Avenue, make a right, its on the next corner (Midwood Street)
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Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush Ave
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Chic vibe, great beer and food. Turn onto Flatbush Avenue, make a right, its on the next corner (Midwood Street)
Good Breakfast and brunch, good coffee and teas, sit inside or outside in their little courtyard. Make a left to Flatbush ave, once at the corner cross the street and continue left down Flatbush Ave, it's about 2-3 blocks down on our side of Flatbush ave.
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Bonafini
663 Flatbush Ave
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Good Breakfast and brunch, good coffee and teas, sit inside or outside in their little courtyard. Make a left to Flatbush ave, once at the corner cross the street and continue left down Flatbush Ave, it's about 2-3 blocks down on our side of Flatbush ave.
Great beers, chic vibe, lite bites. Make a right onto Flatbush avenue, go down 1 block and cross Flatbush Ave. On the corner of Beekman Pl
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Fiona's Bar
562 Flatbush Avenue
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Great beers, chic vibe, lite bites. Make a right onto Flatbush avenue, go down 1 block and cross Flatbush Ave. On the corner of Beekman Pl
Delicious and Authentic Thai Food. Eat in or order for delivery on their website. https://www.amythaibistro.com/ Make a right onto Flatbush avenue and it's 2-3 blocks down Flatbush on our side of Flatbush avenue.
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Am Thai Bistro
1003 Church Ave
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Delicious and Authentic Thai Food. Eat in or order for delivery on their website. https://www.amythaibistro.com/ Make a right onto Flatbush avenue and it's 2-3 blocks down Flatbush on our side of Flatbush avenue.
Grab and go spot right around the corner. Great coffee! They also have pastries, deserts and sandwiches to go.
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Cinnamon Girl
277 Nostrand Ave.
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Grab and go spot right around the corner. Great coffee! They also have pastries, deserts and sandwiches to go.
Local Pizza shop at the corner. Nothing fancy but they make a mean slice of Pizza.
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Prospect Pizza
599 Flatbush Ave
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Local Pizza shop at the corner. Nothing fancy but they make a mean slice of Pizza.
Local Italian Eatery. Take out side get a good slice of pizza and other bites on the go. Restaurant side sit-in and dine for decent local Italian meal.
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Gino's Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizza
548 Flatbush Ave
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Local Italian Eatery. Take out side get a good slice of pizza and other bites on the go. Restaurant side sit-in and dine for decent local Italian meal.
Great little coffee shop around the corner to your left on Flatbush. Good Coffee and nice little selection of pastries, muffins, oatmeal etc. Few seats inside and out to relax and enjoy your coffee.
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Brooklyn Perk Coffee
605 Flatbush Ave
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Great little coffee shop around the corner to your left on Flatbush. Good Coffee and nice little selection of pastries, muffins, oatmeal etc. Few seats inside and out to relax and enjoy your coffee.
Good cocktails and bites. Sit inside or outside. Go to Flatbush Ave and make a left. Cross flatbush Ave at the corner and your right there. Next to Greenlight bookstore
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Edie Jo’s
630 Flatbush Ave
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Good cocktails and bites. Sit inside or outside. Go to Flatbush Ave and make a left. Cross flatbush Ave at the corner and your right there. Next to Greenlight bookstore
Local dive bar type feel (non-pretentious at all) with very chill vibe and reasonably priced beers and drinks.
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The Westbury Inn
673 Flatbush Ave
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Local dive bar type feel (non-pretentious at all) with very chill vibe and reasonably priced beers and drinks.
Funky cafe, creative fusion eats (Some spicy stuff) with relaxed vibe, sit inside or in their backyard. Spirits available. Make a left onto Flatbush Ave and walk down about 3 blocks. It is on our side of Flatbush Ave. Look for the "Garage Door" style doors in blue.
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Risbo
701 Flatbush Ave
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Funky cafe, creative fusion eats (Some spicy stuff) with relaxed vibe, sit inside or in their backyard. Spirits available. Make a left onto Flatbush Ave and walk down about 3 blocks. It is on our side of Flatbush Ave. Look for the "Garage Door" style doors in blue.
Industrial-chic cocktail bar with craft beers & a menu of brick-oven pizzas & Italian small plates. Chill vibe, friendly atmosphere. Make a left on Flatbush Ave and walk down about 3-4 blocks. It's on our side of Flatbush Ave.
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Parkside
705 Flatbush Ave
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Industrial-chic cocktail bar with craft beers & a menu of brick-oven pizzas & Italian small plates. Chill vibe, friendly atmosphere. Make a left on Flatbush Ave and walk down about 3-4 blocks. It's on our side of Flatbush Ave.
Eatery offering pinsa (Roman flatbreads) plus Italian dishes & Negronis in a brick-walled space. Nice vibe, tasty dishes.
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Camillo
1146 Nostrand Ave.
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Eatery offering pinsa (Roman flatbreads) plus Italian dishes & Negronis in a brick-walled space. Nice vibe, tasty dishes.
Great coffee, sandwiches, bagels and bites. Sit inside or outside. Make a left when exiting our home, walk up to Roger's Ave (1.5 blocks). Cross Roger's Ave and make a left. continue to the next corner. You can't miss it.
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PLG Coffee House and Tavern
499 Rogers Ave
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Great coffee, sandwiches, bagels and bites. Sit inside or outside. Make a left when exiting our home, walk up to Roger's Ave (1.5 blocks). Cross Roger's Ave and make a left. continue to the next corner. You can't miss it.
No-frills, family-run establishment selling Caribbean baked goods & desserts for takeout only.
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Allan's Bakery
1109 Nostrand Ave.
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No-frills, family-run establishment selling Caribbean baked goods & desserts for takeout only.
A local favorite "hole-in-the-wall" so to speak, this straightforward joint offers casual Caribbean classics including stuffed rotis & doubles. Our favorite dish is their "boneless chicken Roti" if you like spicy food ask for their "pepper" sauce on it. Cash only. Make a left onto Flatbush, walk down about 5-6 short blocks, its on our side of the street.
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De Hot Pot
1127 Washington Ave
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A local favorite "hole-in-the-wall" so to speak, this straightforward joint offers casual Caribbean classics including stuffed rotis & doubles. Our favorite dish is their "boneless chicken Roti" if you like spicy food ask for their "pepper" sauce on it. Cash only. Make a left onto Flatbush, walk down about 5-6 short blocks, its on our side of the street.
Intimate, mom-&-pop eatery featuring traditional Mediterranean dishes in a comfortable atmosphere.
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Kulushkat
1137 Washington Ave
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Intimate, mom-&-pop eatery featuring traditional Mediterranean dishes in a comfortable atmosphere.
Local wine and Spirits shop with carefully selected variety.
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DRINK PLG Wine & Spirits
492 Flatbush Ave
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Local wine and Spirits shop with carefully selected variety.
Chill neighborhood bar pouring craft cocktails & barista coffee drinks in a hip, low-key setting. Some simple bites Available. (Yes their is a laundry mat sign above them)
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Erv's
2122 Beekman Pl
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Chill neighborhood bar pouring craft cocktails & barista coffee drinks in a hip, low-key setting. Some simple bites Available. (Yes their is a laundry mat sign above them)
A variety of burritos, fajitas & other Mexican staples offered in an open, relaxed restaurant. Sit in our eat outside.
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Taqueria El Patron Mexican Grill
51 Lincoln Rd
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A variety of burritos, fajitas & other Mexican staples offered in an open, relaxed restaurant. Sit in our eat outside.
Pint-sized, dinner-only outlet serving modern & exotic American small plates sourced locally. Cross the street, make a right onto Flatbush Ave and make another right onto Fenimore Street.
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Honey Badger
67 Fenimore St
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Pint-sized, dinner-only outlet serving modern & exotic American small plates sourced locally. Cross the street, make a right onto Flatbush Ave and make another right onto Fenimore Street.
Yummy Caribbean seafood, take-out.
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Jus Fishy
555 Flatbush Ave
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Yummy Caribbean seafood, take-out.
Delicious Korean and Japanese cuisine. Make a right onto Flatbush Avenue, cross the avenue and walk down about 1 block.
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Slowloris
556 Flatbush Ave
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Delicious Korean and Japanese cuisine. Make a right onto Flatbush Avenue, cross the avenue and walk down about 1 block.
Small traditional Mexican bites.
Antojitos del Patron Mexican Snacks
52 Lincoln Road
Small traditional Mexican bites.
Delicious fresh Japanese food. Make a left onto Flatbush Ave and it's up the block. Take out joint. They deliver too.
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Silver Rice
638 Park Pl
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Delicious fresh Japanese food. Make a left onto Flatbush Ave and it's up the block. Take out joint. They deliver too.
Coffee, Smoothies, Salads
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Hibiscus Brew
546 Flatbush Ave
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Coffee, Smoothies, Salads
A little far to walk but they have very fresh and tasty food available for delivery. Quick cab ride if you'd prefer to dine in. I personally don't like the quality of the Chinse food take out's around here so I always order from this place. 718-789-1400 https://www.hunandelightbk.com/
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Hunan Delight
752 Union St
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A little far to walk but they have very fresh and tasty food available for delivery. Quick cab ride if you'd prefer to dine in. I personally don't like the quality of the Chinse food take out's around here so I always order from this place. 718-789-1400 https://www.hunandelightbk.com/
Local Indian food spot. I don't eat Indian but it's been around for a few years, I've heard it's ok.
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Bay Leaf
561 Flatbush Ave
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Local Indian food spot. I don't eat Indian but it's been around for a few years, I've heard it's ok.

Spa

Lovely local nail salon and spa. call for an appointment. 1-347-663-3287.
WellZen Lounge
593 Flatbush Avenue
Lovely local nail salon and spa. call for an appointment. 1-347-663-3287.

Dessert

Great cakes, cupcakes and ice cream.
J & J Delicious Cakes
664 Flatbush Ave
Great cakes, cupcakes and ice cream.
Yummy sweet treats to satisfy the sweet tooth cravers.
Jamie's Dessert Bar
54 Lincoln Rd
Yummy sweet treats to satisfy the sweet tooth cravers.
721 Flatbush Ave. Good old fashion Dunkin Donuts
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Dunkin'
1556 Broadway
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721 Flatbush Ave. Good old fashion Dunkin Donuts

Food markets

Local large supermarket (picture shown is of before they opened for business). Find any groceries you may need from conventional foods to organic and gourmet. Great cheese section, also good place to buy a "Hero" sandwich before embarking for your day's adventures.
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Lincoln Market
633 Marcy Ave
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Local large supermarket (picture shown is of before they opened for business). Find any groceries you may need from conventional foods to organic and gourmet. Great cheese section, also good place to buy a "Hero" sandwich before embarking for your day's adventures.
Local Average Super market. A few gourmet options as well.
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Associated Supermarket
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Local Average Super market. A few gourmet options as well.

Public Transportation

Our local and closest Subway station on Lincoln road between Flatbush Ave and Ocean Ave, about a 4-6 minute walk. Catch the B/Q and Franklin Avenue Shuttle (S) for getting around the city.
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Sterling St station
Lincoln Road
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Our local and closest Subway station on Lincoln road between Flatbush Ave and Ocean Ave, about a 4-6 minute walk. Catch the B/Q and Franklin Avenue Shuttle (S) for getting around the city.
Sterling Street Subway station. Our second closest station, about a 8-12 minute walk. Catch the 2 and 5 trains into Manhattan here. On Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Street
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Sterling St station
Lincoln Road
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Sterling Street Subway station. Our second closest station, about a 8-12 minute walk. Catch the 2 and 5 trains into Manhattan here. On Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Street
Catch the Q train here into Manhattan.
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Parkside Av station
Parkside Avenue
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Catch the Q train here into Manhattan.
A local Airport (we have two local airports)
LaGuardia Airport
A local Airport (we have two local airports)

Family and Children friendly activities

Brooklyn Children's Museum is a great place for a young child to spend a few hours playing and exploring.
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave
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Brooklyn Children's Museum is a great place for a young child to spend a few hours playing and exploring.
Nice little playground for younger children. They can ride play on the monkey bars, swings, tire swing or ride their bike or scooter in the surrounding area. Also a field available for a quick game of soccer or a picnic.
Mt Prospect Park Playground
140 East Pkwy
Nice little playground for younger children. They can ride play on the monkey bars, swings, tire swing or ride their bike or scooter in the surrounding area. Also a field available for a quick game of soccer or a picnic.
Fun small local Zoo. Bring quarters to get food to feed the animals in the petting zoo. Pack food and beverages as only light snacks are sold there.
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Zoo Prospect Park
450 Flatbush Ave
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Fun small local Zoo. Bring quarters to get food to feed the animals in the petting zoo. Pack food and beverages as only light snacks are sold there.
Explore all the Playgrounds here! Slide Mountain, Swing Valley, the water lab and much much More! https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/places-to-see/pier-6/
SLIDE MOUNTAIN AT PIER 6
Explore all the Playgrounds here! Slide Mountain, Swing Valley, the water lab and much much More! https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/places-to-see/pier-6/
Fun Carousel next to the Brooklyn Zoo entrance. 7 minute walk. Make a right onto Flatbush Ave and continue past Empire boulevard, the entrance is on your left into the park.
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Prospect Park Carousel
452 Flatbush Ave
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Fun Carousel next to the Brooklyn Zoo entrance. 7 minute walk. Make a right onto Flatbush Ave and continue past Empire boulevard, the entrance is on your left into the park.
Ice skating in the cool months, roller skating in the warm months and a great splash pad for the kids to cool off in the summer!
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LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East Dr
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Ice skating in the cool months, roller skating in the warm months and a great splash pad for the kids to cool off in the summer!
All the info you need is on this website. Take a quick ferry from Brooklyn to this cute little Island. A relaxing day for the family or solo travelers. bring lunch and picnic or get food from a variety of food vendors on the Island. https://www.govisland.com/
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Governors Island
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All the info you need is on this website. Take a quick ferry from Brooklyn to this cute little Island. A relaxing day for the family or solo travelers. bring lunch and picnic or get food from a variety of food vendors on the Island. https://www.govisland.com/
Enjoy the day at our local Aquarium. Great for solo travelers or families. Take the subway Q towards Brooklyn/Coney Island to the west 8th Station. Pack lunch or grab a light bite locally. FYI the Aquarium is by the Coney Island beach.
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New York Aquarium
602 Surf Ave
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Enjoy the day at our local Aquarium. Great for solo travelers or families. Take the subway Q towards Brooklyn/Coney Island to the west 8th Station. Pack lunch or grab a light bite locally. FYI the Aquarium is by the Coney Island beach.
Walk around and enjoy some rides. Plenty of rides for Adults and children alike, connected to Dino's Wonder wheel and Steeplechase Park. Lots of fast food available along the boardwalk. Can also take a walk on the beach (Coney Island) Experience some of Brooklyn's history and grit here!
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Luna Park, Coney Island
1000 Surf Ave
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Walk around and enjoy some rides. Plenty of rides for Adults and children alike, connected to Dino's Wonder wheel and Steeplechase Park. Lots of fast food available along the boardwalk. Can also take a walk on the beach (Coney Island) Experience some of Brooklyn's history and grit here!
Visit this beautiful area right under the Brooklyn Bridge. Family friendly or Solo. There is a huge indoor food court here too with lots of different types of foods and cocktails as well.
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Jane's Carousel
Dock Street
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Visit this beautiful area right under the Brooklyn Bridge. Family friendly or Solo. There is a huge indoor food court here too with lots of different types of foods and cocktails as well.

shopping

Lots of great stores for everyday needs. Target, Berlington coat factory, Old Navy, Mandees, Best buy and the list goes on. Take the B/Q train from our stop two stops towards Manhattan and get off at Atlantic Avenue.
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Atlantic Terminal station
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Lots of great stores for everyday needs. Target, Berlington coat factory, Old Navy, Mandees, Best buy and the list goes on. Take the B/Q train from our stop two stops towards Manhattan and get off at Atlantic Avenue.
Cute little novelty shop around the corner on Flatbush Ave. Find fun and unique stuff to bring home.
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Awesome Brooklyn
617 Flatbush Ave
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Cute little novelty shop around the corner on Flatbush Ave. Find fun and unique stuff to bring home.