Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great atmosphere, awesome owner (his name is Ivan - just ask for him! he's always around and great), homemade pop tarts that are delicious and it's a great place to sit outside and have an iced coffee or glass of wine over the summer outdoors by the pier. Also they have delicious coffee drinks that mix everything from white chocolate to 4+ shots of espresso and other crazy ingredients! And like I mentioned.. right by the gorgeous pier too!
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Pudge Knuckles
184 Kent AveGreat atmosphere, awesome owner (his name is Ivan - just ask for him! he's always around and great), homemade pop tarts that are delicious and it's a great place to sit outside and have an iced coffee or glass of wine over the summer outdoors by the pier. Also they have delicious coffee drinks that mix everything from white chocolate to 4+ shots of espresso and other crazy ingredients! And like I mentioned.. right by the gorgeous pier too!
One of the top spots for anyone on any type of diet or food restriction possible! Fabulous atmosphere with an outdoor back garden you can dine in. The hummus and cous cous are the best I've ever had of any place EVER! Great wine list as well - just to top off everything else :) Definitely gets crowded though on weekends during dinner so think ahead and if they take reservations these days (not sure if they do - it goes back and forth) then definitely make one!
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveOne of the top spots for anyone on any type of diet or food restriction possible! Fabulous atmosphere with an outdoor back garden you can dine in. The hummus and cous cous are the best I've ever had of any place EVER! Great wine list as well - just to top off everything else :) Definitely gets crowded though on weekends during dinner so think ahead and if they take reservations these days (not sure if they do - it goes back and forth) then definitely make one!
Nitrogenated ice cream - sounds like a gimmick.. I know. However their green tea ice cream topped with homemade matcha green tea kit kat bars (yes like the candy! but green tea version - they're so good alone I would come here for them) and matcha powder dusted on top is beyond delicious! Plus you get to watch them nitrogenate the ice cream in front of you and the flavors vary monthly with 2-3 staples always there such as the green tea.
-321° Ice Cream Shop
288 Grand StNitrogenated ice cream - sounds like a gimmick.. I know. However their green tea ice cream topped with homemade matcha green tea kit kat bars (yes like the candy! but green tea version - they're so good alone I would come here for them) and matcha powder dusted on top is beyond delicious! Plus you get to watch them nitrogenate the ice cream in front of you and the flavors vary monthly with 2-3 staples always there such as the green tea.
Fun fact: Kelis' "Milkshake" video was actually filmed in this exact "diner" which now only resembles a diner but is actually a Mexican restaurant with a diner look :)
I'm from Texas and miss Tex-mex every day but this place satisfies my craving when I have one!! Amazing food and great cocktails, also a beautiful patio to sit outside at when the weather is warm with cute lights hung up and throughout the trees and more - like being at a good friend's backyard house party but with better food and much better drinks (especially for those tequila lovers and/or connoisseurs - they have a great selection!)
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Café de la Esquina
Fun fact: Kelis' "Milkshake" video was actually filmed in this exact "diner" which now only resembles a diner but is actually a Mexican restaurant with a diner look :)
I'm from Texas and miss Tex-mex every day but this place satisfies my craving when I have one!! Amazing food and great cocktails, also a beautiful patio to sit outside at when the weather is warm with cute lights hung up and throughout the trees and more - like being at a good friend's backyard house party but with better food and much better drinks (especially for those tequila lovers and/or connoisseurs - they have a great selection!)
I'm not vegan but grew up with a vegan parent so while I still eat meat - I love vegan meals almost more so than "regular" ones. Wild Ginger has been a staple in my life since I moved here as a GREAT go-to all vegan pan-asian restaurant with wonderful food and also is great for delivery! Highly recommended - even for non-vegans!!
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Wild Ginger
226 East 51st StreetI'm not vegan but grew up with a vegan parent so while I still eat meat - I love vegan meals almost more so than "regular" ones. Wild Ginger has been a staple in my life since I moved here as a GREAT go-to all vegan pan-asian restaurant with wonderful food and also is great for delivery! Highly recommended - even for non-vegans!!
Try all of NYC at once while wandering the almost endless food tents by the top vendors from across the 5 boroughs! Only open weekends Saturdays and Sundays.
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveTry all of NYC at once while wandering the almost endless food tents by the top vendors from across the 5 boroughs! Only open weekends Saturdays and Sundays.
Like deserts? Then make sure you go by Milk Bar, part of the group of Momofuku restaurants throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, try a cake bite (a ball of essentially what tastes like the best cake ever) or a milkshake combining your favorite sugary cereal like fruit loops.
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Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveLike deserts? Then make sure you go by Milk Bar, part of the group of Momofuku restaurants throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, try a cake bite (a ball of essentially what tastes like the best cake ever) or a milkshake combining your favorite sugary cereal like fruit loops.
Getting Around
L train runs directly into Manhattan from this station. A 10-15 min walk from the apartment and take the train heading into Manhattan direction and the first stop you're already in the city at 1st Ave in the East Village! Less than 2 minutes and already in the city :) Continue a total of 3 stops and you'll be in Union Square where there's tons of shopping, dining, farmer's markets during the afternoon and more!
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Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueL train runs directly into Manhattan from this station. A 10-15 min walk from the apartment and take the train heading into Manhattan direction and the first stop you're already in the city at 1st Ave in the East Village! Less than 2 minutes and already in the city :) Continue a total of 3 stops and you'll be in Union Square where there's tons of shopping, dining, farmer's markets during the afternoon and more!
Get to Midtown Manhattan in less than 20 minutes or to DUMBO or Wall Street in less than 30!! All while taking in the gorgeous views from uptop the deck (if you choose - there's also inside seats for chillier days or those who simply don't want to go upstairs to the deck) and view both Brooklyn and Manhattan from the scenic water route as your travel down the East River.
Best way to take breathtaking photos and enjoy yourself simultaneously!!
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East River Ferry
Get to Midtown Manhattan in less than 20 minutes or to DUMBO or Wall Street in less than 30!! All while taking in the gorgeous views from uptop the deck (if you choose - there's also inside seats for chillier days or those who simply don't want to go upstairs to the deck) and view both Brooklyn and Manhattan from the scenic water route as your travel down the East River.
Best way to take breathtaking photos and enjoy yourself simultaneously!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Go see a show down the street at one of Williamsburg's iconic music venues less than a few blocks away! Be sure to check the calendar in advance of your stay just in case you want to book tickets ahead of time for a particular artist :)
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StGo see a show down the street at one of Williamsburg's iconic music venues less than a few blocks away! Be sure to check the calendar in advance of your stay just in case you want to book tickets ahead of time for a particular artist :)
One of BK's last DIY venues with an always great line-up of bands you'll be hearing about breaking in years to come! One of my favorite go-to music spots. Hidden away behind an unmarked door, you'll know you're at the right place when you look up and see several or more people outside on the terrace having a good time between band sets. Open the door to find a semi-intimidating staircase immediately and sharply angled with short steps with someone at the top to check ID and purchase tickets.
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Shea Stadium BK
271 Frost StOne of BK's last DIY venues with an always great line-up of bands you'll be hearing about breaking in years to come! One of my favorite go-to music spots. Hidden away behind an unmarked door, you'll know you're at the right place when you look up and see several or more people outside on the terrace having a good time between band sets. Open the door to find a semi-intimidating staircase immediately and sharply angled with short steps with someone at the top to check ID and purchase tickets.
With a skateboarding ramp located in the front and visible by window when walking by, this small bar definitely is a good go-to when everywhere else is packed to the point of frustration. Although it does get busy and crowded, it's never so overcrowded to make you turn away as some other bars might get in the area on a weekend night. Check out the skateboarders while having a drink and listening to fun music.
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Black Bear Brooklyn
70 North 6th StreetWith a skateboarding ramp located in the front and visible by window when walking by, this small bar definitely is a good go-to when everywhere else is packed to the point of frustration. Although it does get busy and crowded, it's never so overcrowded to make you turn away as some other bars might get in the area on a weekend night. Check out the skateboarders while having a drink and listening to fun music.
Willie Nelson themed honky tonk bar located in the middle of Williamsburg. Get one of their delicious specialty cocktails, WIllie's frozen coffee or their special sweet tea (sweet tea and bourbon.) You can catch live country music here most nights, always a ton of fun.
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Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan AveWillie Nelson themed honky tonk bar located in the middle of Williamsburg. Get one of their delicious specialty cocktails, WIllie's frozen coffee or their special sweet tea (sweet tea and bourbon.) You can catch live country music here most nights, always a ton of fun.
Essentials
Best manicures/pedicures in NYC-area! Other nearby locations included on this essentials map too. This is their original location.
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Primp & Polish (on Grand Street, Northside)
189 Grand StBest manicures/pedicures in NYC-area! Other nearby locations included on this essentials map too. This is their original location.
Best manicures/pedicures in NYC-area! Other nearby locations included on this essentials map too. They've turned the back garden area where they do pedicures - so sit back, enjoy the complimentary wine or your choosing and pamper yourself!
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Primp & Polish
845 Manhattan AveBest manicures/pedicures in NYC-area! Other nearby locations included on this essentials map too. They've turned the back garden area where they do pedicures - so sit back, enjoy the complimentary wine or your choosing and pamper yourself!
My favorite hair salon - now with a new outpost in Brooklyn blocks away! With a full bar included inside too... :)
Cutler Salon
220 Grand StMy favorite hair salon - now with a new outpost in Brooklyn blocks away! With a full bar included inside too... :)
Great easy go-to (with a 24 hour open location only a few blocks away as well I've placed on here) for any basic and more needs! Including a pharmacy as well too.
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Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveGreat easy go-to (with a 24 hour open location only a few blocks away as well I've placed on here) for any basic and more needs! Including a pharmacy as well too.
24 hour open location only a few blocks away further than the other one I've placed on this map. Stop by anytime for almost anything you could need!
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Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle Ave24 hour open location only a few blocks away further than the other one I've placed on this map. Stop by anytime for almost anything you could need!
Parks & Nature
Státní park East River
90 Kent AveGorgeous park situated within blocks of the apartment!
Great to take a quick jog to and around - while taking in the local scene of picnics, pick-up games of all sorts and much more!
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGreat to take a quick jog to and around - while taking in the local scene of picnics, pick-up games of all sorts and much more!
Entertainment & Activities
It's rare to have a pool outside in NYC during the summer and highly coveted by all of us living or visiting here when the heat hits! Nearby McCarren Park hotel has an amazing one that you can purchase day passes (for reasonable prices too - hard to believe right??) and has amazing poolside drink and food service! Also be sure to check out the hotel's rooftop bar - another great spot to adventure and hang out at.
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McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StIt's rare to have a pool outside in NYC during the summer and highly coveted by all of us living or visiting here when the heat hits! Nearby McCarren Park hotel has an amazing one that you can purchase day passes (for reasonable prices too - hard to believe right??) and has amazing poolside drink and food service! Also be sure to check out the hotel's rooftop bar - another great spot to adventure and hang out at.
Shopping
FIlled with unique treasures from Brooklyn to the rest of the NYC boroughs try on vintage clothing/shoes or view beautiful handmade jewelry, even handmade sketches and unique pieces of furniture and art! Whatever you can imagine - someone is selling it... and it's all at artists & fleas! Only open weekends Saturdays and Sundays.
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Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StFIlled with unique treasures from Brooklyn to the rest of the NYC boroughs try on vintage clothing/shoes or view beautiful handmade jewelry, even handmade sketches and unique pieces of furniture and art! Whatever you can imagine - someone is selling it... and it's all at artists & fleas! Only open weekends Saturdays and Sundays.