Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
The best breakfasts in the neighborhood and the cheapest! (A cappuccino to take out is only $2.50, which by New York standards is practically free!)
This is a bakery/cafe/breakfast place all in one. Quaint atmosphere. It's a neighborhood favorite. Try the French Toast with strawberries and fresh whipped cream! Great croissants too!
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Glenda's Restaurant
854 St Johns PlThe best breakfasts in the neighborhood and the cheapest! (A cappuccino to take out is only $2.50, which by New York standards is practically free!)
This is a bakery/cafe/breakfast place all in one. Quaint atmosphere. It's a neighborhood favorite. Try the French Toast with strawberries and fresh whipped cream! Great croissants too!
Right on the corner of my street. They serve crepes and coffee only. Cute outside seating, great for people-watching along 7th Ave.
The Estaminet
107 7th AveRight on the corner of my street. They serve crepes and coffee only. Cute outside seating, great for people-watching along 7th Ave.
Great Thai food a few blocks away. There are several Spice Restaurants located in various neighborhoods in Manhattan as well. Free delivery.
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Spice
61A 7th AveGreat Thai food a few blocks away. There are several Spice Restaurants located in various neighborhoods in Manhattan as well. Free delivery.
Family owned, best pizza in the neighborhood. Super friendly pizza guys! Cash only. Free delivery.
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Roma Pizza
85 7th AveFamily owned, best pizza in the neighborhood. Super friendly pizza guys! Cash only. Free delivery.
The food in this tiny Indian restaurant is first rate! You would never think it by looking at it, as it only seats around 15 people and is easy to miss if you're not paying attention. Definitely worth it, if you like Indian food. And they deliver!
Quintonile Mexican Restaurent
54 7th AvenueThe food in this tiny Indian restaurant is first rate! You would never think it by looking at it, as it only seats around 15 people and is easy to miss if you're not paying attention. Definitely worth it, if you like Indian food. And they deliver!
Excellent Mexican food. Always a wait to get in so get there early!
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Calexico
645 Manhattan AveExcellent Mexican food. Always a wait to get in so get there early!
Excellent, authentic Brooklyn-style Italian food and pizza. The portions are huge (especially if you get the food to take out). If you are on a budget this is a great place to go and share dishes because many can easily feed two people. They deliver as well. The prices are good too.
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Da Nonna Rosa
140 7th AveExcellent, authentic Brooklyn-style Italian food and pizza. The portions are huge (especially if you get the food to take out). If you are on a budget this is a great place to go and share dishes because many can easily feed two people. They deliver as well. The prices are good too.
The best bagels in the neighborhood, and the long line of people waiting to be served every morning are proof of it! (The guys behind the counter are nice, but not too quick). Also offers prepared foods, soups, salads, pastries, etc. There is a nice seating area as well, and you can order from Seamless.
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The Bagel Market
106 7th AveThe best bagels in the neighborhood, and the long line of people waiting to be served every morning are proof of it! (The guys behind the counter are nice, but not too quick). Also offers prepared foods, soups, salads, pastries, etc. There is a nice seating area as well, and you can order from Seamless.
Häagen-Dazs®
109 7th AveNo description necessary! Open till 11:00pm.
Arts & Culture
The museum sits right on lovely Eastern Parkway, adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Great collection of Egyptian, Oceanic, Japanese and African art. Good modern collection as well. It's the third largest museum in the city and it's literally minutes away from my doorstep! Admission cost is 'suggested', so you can pay what you wish..
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThe museum sits right on lovely Eastern Parkway, adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Great collection of Egyptian, Oceanic, Japanese and African art. Good modern collection as well. It's the third largest museum in the city and it's literally minutes away from my doorstep! Admission cost is 'suggested', so you can pay what you wish..
BAM is a concert hall and a movie theater. There are always great art films showing and the theater regularly hosts excellent dance, music, and theater performances. Always something great going on.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM is a concert hall and a movie theater. There are always great art films showing and the theater regularly hosts excellent dance, music, and theater performances. Always something great going on.
My favorite NY museum. Wonderful collection of art and artifacts from all genres and it's free. Don't be fooled by the "Suggested Price" of $25. You can pay as little as 25 cents to get in, although I usually give a dollar. It's on the 5th Ave side of Central Park not far from the Guggenheim and many other museums. It's a must-see for artists and art-enthusiasts.
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El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveMy favorite NY museum. Wonderful collection of art and artifacts from all genres and it's free. Don't be fooled by the "Suggested Price" of $25. You can pay as little as 25 cents to get in, although I usually give a dollar. It's on the 5th Ave side of Central Park not far from the Guggenheim and many other museums. It's a must-see for artists and art-enthusiasts.
The museum is a landmark work of architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and is a marvel to behold from both the inside and outside. If you don't feel like paying the hefty $25 admission fee, it's still worth a visit to 5th Ave/Central Park to look at from the outside. Saturday is pay what you wish from 5:45 to 7:45pm.
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Museo Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveThe museum is a landmark work of architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and is a marvel to behold from both the inside and outside. If you don't feel like paying the hefty $25 admission fee, it's still worth a visit to 5th Ave/Central Park to look at from the outside. Saturday is pay what you wish from 5:45 to 7:45pm.
The Whitney recently moved to a downtown location right off the High Line so you can kill two birds with one stone - walk the High Line first and then head indoors to see the wonderful permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. There are regular rotating exhibitions as well. Great views of lower Manhattan from several outdoor decks. $22 admission, but pay-what-you-wish on Fridays from 7 to 10pm.
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Salmagundi Museum of American Art
The Whitney recently moved to a downtown location right off the High Line so you can kill two birds with one stone - walk the High Line first and then head indoors to see the wonderful permanent collection of modern and contemporary art. There are regular rotating exhibitions as well. Great views of lower Manhattan from several outdoor decks. $22 admission, but pay-what-you-wish on Fridays from 7 to 10pm.
Parks & Nature
Great Farmer's Market on the weekend. Prospect Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, after they completed Manhattan's Central Park. It includes a 90-acre (36 ha) Long Meadow, great for sunbathing and picnics; Prospect Park Zoo; The Boathouse, (visitors center and the first urban Audubon Center); Brooklyn's ONLY lake, covering 60 acres; and the Prospect Park Bandshell which has free outdoor concerts in the summertime (Celebrate Brooklyn Festival).
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Prospect Park
Great Farmer's Market on the weekend. Prospect Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, after they completed Manhattan's Central Park. It includes a 90-acre (36 ha) Long Meadow, great for sunbathing and picnics; Prospect Park Zoo; The Boathouse, (visitors center and the first urban Audubon Center); Brooklyn's ONLY lake, covering 60 acres; and the Prospect Park Bandshell which has free outdoor concerts in the summertime (Celebrate Brooklyn Festival).
Coney Island is Brooklyn history at it's most authentic. After you've had enough of quaint, tree-lined streets & historic architecture of Park Slope, get on the train for a different slice Brooklyn. Coney's Islands beach, boardwalk, and gritty streets have been home to immigrants and long-term Brooklyn natives since the turn of the century. The Cyclone Roller coaster is legendary & still retains much of it's original 1927 wooden construction! The Wonder Wheel has epic views, best seen at night when everything is lit up. Free firework displays every Friday during summer. And make sure to go to Nathan's for their famous hot dog and fries!
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Coney Island
Coney Island is Brooklyn history at it's most authentic. After you've had enough of quaint, tree-lined streets & historic architecture of Park Slope, get on the train for a different slice Brooklyn. Coney's Islands beach, boardwalk, and gritty streets have been home to immigrants and long-term Brooklyn natives since the turn of the century. The Cyclone Roller coaster is legendary & still retains much of it's original 1927 wooden construction! The Wonder Wheel has epic views, best seen at night when everything is lit up. Free firework displays every Friday during summer. And make sure to go to Nathan's for their famous hot dog and fries!
The garden is along the Eastern Parkway side of Prospect Park, right next to the Brooklyn Museum so you can make an entire day of seeing art and nature. The Cherry Blossom Festival is legendary if you're here in May.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave The garden is along the Eastern Parkway side of Prospect Park, right next to the Brooklyn Museum so you can make an entire day of seeing art and nature. The Cherry Blossom Festival is legendary if you're here in May.
Sightseeing
Because - it's the BROOKLYN BRIDGE! Walk over the iconic bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan for great views and a quintessential NY experience.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeBecause - it's the BROOKLYN BRIDGE! Walk over the iconic bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan for great views and a quintessential NY experience.
At the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan/Brooklyn Bridge Overpass). Tons of stuff to do and see. Great for a day outdoors. Roam into Dumbo and explore that great neighborhood for restaurants, shopping, historic industrial buildings, and cobble-stoned streets. GREAT Manhattan views!
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StAt the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan/Brooklyn Bridge Overpass). Tons of stuff to do and see. Great for a day outdoors. Roam into Dumbo and explore that great neighborhood for restaurants, shopping, historic industrial buildings, and cobble-stoned streets. GREAT Manhattan views!
Union Square Park is THE best park downtown for people watching. Surrounding the park are ton's of shops and restaurants. From there you can head downtown (below 14th st) to the East and West village and SoHo neighborhoods.
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Union Square
Union Square Park is THE best park downtown for people watching. Surrounding the park are ton's of shops and restaurants. From there you can head downtown (below 14th st) to the East and West village and SoHo neighborhoods.
My favorite Brooklyn neighborhood because it's so off the beaten path. It's a great addition to a day exploring DUMBO, as it's located right adjacent to it. The quiet, atmospheric enclave has cobblestone streets & houses that date back to the 1800's & older. There's not much commerce there so you may find your are literally the only person on the street. The one restaurant, Vinegar Hill House, is as old world as it gets. The Dorje Ling, an authentic Buddhist Temple/Center, is also worth a look. The monks will let you peek around inside as long as you're respectful and take off your shoes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/16/realestate/brooklyns-sleepy-enclave-vinegar-hill-awakens.html
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Vinegar Hill
My favorite Brooklyn neighborhood because it's so off the beaten path. It's a great addition to a day exploring DUMBO, as it's located right adjacent to it. The quiet, atmospheric enclave has cobblestone streets & houses that date back to the 1800's & older. There's not much commerce there so you may find your are literally the only person on the street. The one restaurant, Vinegar Hill House, is as old world as it gets. The Dorje Ling, an authentic Buddhist Temple/Center, is also worth a look. The monks will let you peek around inside as long as you're respectful and take off your shoes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/16/realestate/brooklyns-sleepy-enclave-vinegar-hill-awakens.html
For a spectacular view of lower Manhattan, you can't beat the promenade at the end of Montague Street. Bob Dylan has sung about it, Truman Capote lived on it, Moonstruck was filmed around it, and it is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in BK. The mansions along the promenade will make you drool with envy.
I'm a big fan of walking around BK and the walk to Brooklyn Heights from my apartment is around 40 minutes. The route takes you through some of the most quaint, beautiful, historic neighborhoods and once you get to the Heights there is plenty to do and see. Keep heading north until you get to the Brooklyn Bridge and if you still have it in you, take the walk over the bridge!
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceFor a spectacular view of lower Manhattan, you can't beat the promenade at the end of Montague Street. Bob Dylan has sung about it, Truman Capote lived on it, Moonstruck was filmed around it, and it is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in BK. The mansions along the promenade will make you drool with envy.
I'm a big fan of walking around BK and the walk to Brooklyn Heights from my apartment is around 40 minutes. The route takes you through some of the most quaint, beautiful, historic neighborhoods and once you get to the Heights there is plenty to do and see. Keep heading north until you get to the Brooklyn Bridge and if you still have it in you, take the walk over the bridge!
Once upon a time (like 1800's time) there was an elevated railroad line running along Manhattan's west side. The RR eventually turned into what was known as "the West Side Highway' but fell into disrepair and ultimately closure. But then a group of people came up with the idea to turn the unused elevated structure into a public park and behold! The High Line was born - an elevated public park & walkway that runs from the Meatpacking District to 34th street. It's well worth a visit . Start at the 34th st end, walk the entire length downtown and then walk back up through the neighborhoods below. There's tons to see & do in Meatpacking, Chelsea and beyond.
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El Parque High Line
Once upon a time (like 1800's time) there was an elevated railroad line running along Manhattan's west side. The RR eventually turned into what was known as "the West Side Highway' but fell into disrepair and ultimately closure. But then a group of people came up with the idea to turn the unused elevated structure into a public park and behold! The High Line was born - an elevated public park & walkway that runs from the Meatpacking District to 34th street. It's well worth a visit . Start at the 34th st end, walk the entire length downtown and then walk back up through the neighborhoods below. There's tons to see & do in Meatpacking, Chelsea and beyond.
This former artists-enclave is almost legendary because of it's 'hipster' culture. In reality, it's an over-developed cliche of it's former self. With it's over-priced loft buildings, restaurants, bars, and shops, good luck finding an actual artist who could afford to live here these days. In the 80's you could rent an apartment for $350 (and I'm living proof) but since the real estate developers moved in, that same apartment would cost you 7X as much. Still, it's kind of a must if you want to experience the Brooklyn hipster scene. It does have some great vintage/used clothing stores if you're looking to acquire the Brooklyn "look". :) Good restaurants too, even if they're a bit pricey.
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Williamsburg
This former artists-enclave is almost legendary because of it's 'hipster' culture. In reality, it's an over-developed cliche of it's former self. With it's over-priced loft buildings, restaurants, bars, and shops, good luck finding an actual artist who could afford to live here these days. In the 80's you could rent an apartment for $350 (and I'm living proof) but since the real estate developers moved in, that same apartment would cost you 7X as much. Still, it's kind of a must if you want to experience the Brooklyn hipster scene. It does have some great vintage/used clothing stores if you're looking to acquire the Brooklyn "look". :) Good restaurants too, even if they're a bit pricey.
Shopping
Ton's of shopping. After exploring the mall you can walk down Atlantic Ave for lot's of small business located along the historic strip - Known for it's antique shops, cafes, and restaurants.
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Atlantic Terminal station
Ton's of shopping. After exploring the mall you can walk down Atlantic Ave for lot's of small business located along the historic strip - Known for it's antique shops, cafes, and restaurants.
The walk from Park Slope to Cobble Hill is around 20 minutes and takes you over the Gowanus Canal, which is an interesting industrial area that has recently seen a surge of development. As you get into Cobble Hill, you will find a quaint, old world Brooklyn neighborhood with lovely tree-lined streets to explore. Lot's of shopping on Smith St and Court St., but also worth checking out the more quiet streets where you will find some hidden gems (restaurants, bars, etc). Great way to spend a day exploring Brooklyn and one of my favorite things to do.
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Smith Street
Smith StreetThe walk from Park Slope to Cobble Hill is around 20 minutes and takes you over the Gowanus Canal, which is an interesting industrial area that has recently seen a surge of development. As you get into Cobble Hill, you will find a quaint, old world Brooklyn neighborhood with lovely tree-lined streets to explore. Lot's of shopping on Smith St and Court St., but also worth checking out the more quiet streets where you will find some hidden gems (restaurants, bars, etc). Great way to spend a day exploring Brooklyn and one of my favorite things to do.
Atlantic Ave is the dividing line between Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook to the south, and Brooklyn Heights & Dumbo to the north. It's one of Brooklyn's longest streets, running from Queens to the Brooklyn Waterfront. Lined with antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants, it's the best place to go if you have a hankering for Middle-Eastern food. It's home to the Atlantic Antic, a huge annual street fair. Although many larger, commercial stores are beginning to move in, it's still home to many small neighborhood businesses that retain the original old-world storefront architecture.
Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic AvenueAtlantic Ave is the dividing line between Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook to the south, and Brooklyn Heights & Dumbo to the north. It's one of Brooklyn's longest streets, running from Queens to the Brooklyn Waterfront. Lined with antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants, it's the best place to go if you have a hankering for Middle-Eastern food. It's home to the Atlantic Antic, a huge annual street fair. Although many larger, commercial stores are beginning to move in, it's still home to many small neighborhood businesses that retain the original old-world storefront architecture.
Essentials
Local supermarket, open till 10:00pm. Better prices than the smaller grocery markets on 7th Ave.
NOTE: There is also a 24 hour market on 7th Ave and Berkeley Place called 7th Ave. Gourmet
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Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StLocal supermarket, open till 10:00pm. Better prices than the smaller grocery markets on 7th Ave.
NOTE: There is also a 24 hour market on 7th Ave and Berkeley Place called 7th Ave. Gourmet
Shawn Wine & Spirits
141 7th AveBack To the Land Natural Foods
142 7th AvenueThe neighborhood health food store.
Chase Bank
726 Grand StHousehold items, toiletries, health & beauty items, pharmacy, food, drink, vitamins. Open 24 hours.
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Duane Reade
1517 Cortelyou RdHousehold items, toiletries, health & beauty items, pharmacy, food, drink, vitamins. Open 24 hours.
Getting Around
You can get most NYC subways from here, as well as the Long Island Railroad if you fancy a trip out to Montauk or the Hamptons.
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Atlantic Terminal station
You can get most NYC subways from here, as well as the Long Island Railroad if you fancy a trip out to Montauk or the Hamptons.