Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt AveGood dinner, better brunch.
Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt AveDelicious Middle Eastern food with a lovely patio garden.
Solid menu and yummy cocktails. Their backyard is wonderful in the summertime!
67 locals recommend
Flatbush Farm
Solid menu and yummy cocktails. Their backyard is wonderful in the summertime!
franny's
348 Flatbush AvenueFranny's pizza. Just do it.
Emily
919 Fulton StOur new favorite pizza place.
Awesome food. Wonderful wine selection, too. This is a favorite date night spot.
327 locals recommend
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveAwesome food. Wonderful wine selection, too. This is a favorite date night spot.
Everything Else
Some of the best ice cream in Brooklyn. The line is worth it! If you're dairy-free, they even have a dark chocolate coconut sorbet that is amazing.
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveSome of the best ice cream in Brooklyn. The line is worth it! If you're dairy-free, they even have a dark chocolate coconut sorbet that is amazing.
Shopping
Greenlight always has great events going on for the bookish.
170 locals recommend
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StGreenlight always has great events going on for the bookish.
If you're looking for unique gifts, this store features items made by Brooklyn-based artisans.
8 locals recommend
By Brooklyn
261 Smith StIf you're looking for unique gifts, this store features items made by Brooklyn-based artisans.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hot Bird
Good beers. Nice outdoor space. Cash only.
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveSpeakeasy-style cocktails. We love the vibe here. Cash only.
Awesome selection of beers. Very casual, and the backyard is perfection in the summertime.
84 locals recommend
Washington Commons
748 Washington AveAwesome selection of beers. Very casual, and the backyard is perfection in the summertime.
Sightseeing
Our Saturday morning staple! Grab some fresh fruit and head to Prospect Park for a picnic.
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueOur Saturday morning staple! Grab some fresh fruit and head to Prospect Park for a picnic.
If it's sunny, hang out of the steps for the best people watching.
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
If it's sunny, hang out of the steps for the best people watching.
So much culture within walking distance! Don't miss out on an afternoon at the museum.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwySo much culture within walking distance! Don't miss out on an afternoon at the museum.