Garth’s guidebook
Food scene
My favorite Italian restaurant in the city! Amazing food, and better wine.
238 locals recommend
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveMy favorite Italian restaurant in the city! Amazing food, and better wine.
Emily
919 Fulton StFor foodies, arguably the best pizza in Brooklyn.
Sisters
47 E 124th StReally good food, super cool atmosphere.
Incredible food, and only 2 blocks away. They also have a bakery next door for your morning coffee and scone.
34 locals recommend
Otway
930 Fulton StIncredible food, and only 2 blocks away. They also have a bakery next door for your morning coffee and scone.
There are good sushi places that are closer, but this is the best one, and they deliver!
60 locals recommend
Geido
331 Flatbush AveThere are good sushi places that are closer, but this is the best one, and they deliver!
Great, budget friendly Mexican food. This is my go to for take-out
12 locals recommend
Xochitl Taqueria
1015 Fulton StGreat, budget friendly Mexican food. This is my go to for take-out
The 3 Luigis
275 Grand AveGreat place for a slice
Maya Congee Cafe - Fulton St
Great food, and right around the corner
Local Bars
Here are a few of many on the area
Hartley's
14 Putnam AveGreat local spot for drinks. Only 2 blocks away!
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveCool speakeasy on a great street for bars and restaurants
Ice Cream
Best ice cream, plus Vanderbilt is an amazing strip to explore restaurants
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveBest ice cream, plus Vanderbilt is an amazing strip to explore restaurants
Wine shop
Great place, less than 2 blocks away, with a great, knowledgeable staff
32 locals recommend
Leon & Son Wine and Spirits
995 Fulton StGreat place, less than 2 blocks away, with a great, knowledgeable staff
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyWorld class museum that is rarely crowded
This is one of my favorite places in Brooklyn year-round, and just a short walk from the apartment
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveThis is one of my favorite places in Brooklyn year-round, and just a short walk from the apartment
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveOnly a 15 min walk away!