Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
If you are in the mood for Mexican then this is your spot. Order the Enchiladas Verde. They also have an extensive tequila menu.
277 locals recommend
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveIf you are in the mood for Mexican then this is your spot. Order the Enchiladas Verde. They also have an extensive tequila menu.
This Brazilian restaurant does not play around. Go there for brunch and order the Bife de Cavolo. It's dynamite.
126 locals recommend
Beco
45 Richardson StThis Brazilian restaurant does not play around. Go there for brunch and order the Bife de Cavolo. It's dynamite.
Quality bar food here. Burgers are a short rib and beef brisket blend that is lights out. Staff is also very friendly and attentive.
29 locals recommend
The Grand Bar & Grill
647 Grand StreetQuality bar food here. Burgers are a short rib and beef brisket blend that is lights out. Staff is also very friendly and attentive.
My go to coffee shop when I'm looking to chill out. Good music and relaxed atmosphere. Grab a seat facing the window if you plan on staying.
460 locals recommend
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveMy go to coffee shop when I'm looking to chill out. Good music and relaxed atmosphere. Grab a seat facing the window if you plan on staying.
Texas BBQ done right. Basically everything they do is off the chains especially the Pork Ribs.
53 locals recommend
Delaney Barbecue
359 Bedford AvenueTexas BBQ done right. Basically everything they do is off the chains especially the Pork Ribs.
Awesome burgers. Great beer selection. 5 minute walk from the apartment. Can't go wrong here.
85 locals recommend
Mother's
347 Graham AveAwesome burgers. Great beer selection. 5 minute walk from the apartment. Can't go wrong here.
Donuts on donuts on donuts. A Greenpoint institution that does not disappoint. Try one of everything.
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveDonuts on donuts on donuts. A Greenpoint institution that does not disappoint. Try one of everything.
Famous Brooklyn spot known for its wood burning brick oven pizza and considered by many as the best pie in the New York. Try it yourself.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StFamous Brooklyn spot known for its wood burning brick oven pizza and considered by many as the best pie in the New York. Try it yourself.
Highly touted Sushi restaurant known for its consistently fresh and delicious ingredients. Chill atmosphere. CASH ONLY.
412 locals recommend
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StHighly touted Sushi restaurant known for its consistently fresh and delicious ingredients. Chill atmosphere. CASH ONLY.
This family owned steakhouse is a hidden gem just around the corner. Comparable to any of the big name NYC steakhouses, only closer. Call ahead for reservations.
27 locals recommend
DeStefano's Steakhouse
593 Lorimer StThis family owned steakhouse is a hidden gem just around the corner. Comparable to any of the big name NYC steakhouses, only closer. Call ahead for reservations.
A small, quaint Italian restaurant. They do it simple, they do it cheap, and they do it really really well. CASH ONLY.
83 locals recommend
Testo
141 Leonard StA small, quaint Italian restaurant. They do it simple, they do it cheap, and they do it really really well. CASH ONLY.
Tar Pit
135 Woodpoint RdFunky coffee shop with local art hanging throughout.
Bon Appetit magazine named this restaurant #4 on their "The Hot 10: America's Best New Restaurants 2015." Farm to table style restaurant serving a 10-course prefixed menu for $75. Closed Sun and Mon.
18 locals recommend
Semilla
160 Havemeyer StreetBon Appetit magazine named this restaurant #4 on their "The Hot 10: America's Best New Restaurants 2015." Farm to table style restaurant serving a 10-course prefixed menu for $75. Closed Sun and Mon.
Comfort food done right. Pies 'n' Thighs never disappoints serving huge donuts, two-napkin smoked pork sandwiches, salty crispy fried chicken and many other southern staples.
357 locals recommend
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StComfort food done right. Pies 'n' Thighs never disappoints serving huge donuts, two-napkin smoked pork sandwiches, salty crispy fried chicken and many other southern staples.
Venezuelan eatery that specializes in the Arepa. Give it a try. Arepas are dense yet spongy corn-flour rounds, pita-like pockets stuffed with meats, cheeses & veggies. Variety of combos served.
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StVenezuelan eatery that specializes in the Arepa. Give it a try. Arepas are dense yet spongy corn-flour rounds, pita-like pockets stuffed with meats, cheeses & veggies. Variety of combos served.
Open air German beer garden with great eats. Order the Krainerwurst with onions & peppers and a side of Belgian Fries coated in truffle oil. Can get crowded but with good reason.
170 locals recommend
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveOpen air German beer garden with great eats. Order the Krainerwurst with onions & peppers and a side of Belgian Fries coated in truffle oil. Can get crowded but with good reason.
Authentic Polish restaurant serving pirogi, kielbasa and other hearty Polish staples on the cheap. Medieval-themed for some reason. Nothing but good vibes here.
33 locals recommend
Krolewskie Jadlo
694 Manhattan AveAuthentic Polish restaurant serving pirogi, kielbasa and other hearty Polish staples on the cheap. Medieval-themed for some reason. Nothing but good vibes here.
Arts & Culture
Great for a night out. Awesome music venue. Excellent beer selection. Solid food. Reserve a lane beforehand if you plan on bowling.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveGreat for a night out. Awesome music venue. Excellent beer selection. Solid food. Reserve a lane beforehand if you plan on bowling.
Go here for a unique movie experience. Waiters take orders and deliver them throughout the film. Truffle butter on your P.....
opcorn.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveGo here for a unique movie experience. Waiters take orders and deliver them throughout the film. Truffle butter on your P.....
opcorn.
Drinks & Nightlife
Order a pretzel and wash it down a few German beers. Good place for groups. No cover every day. Lederhosen not required.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StOrder a pretzel and wash it down a few German beers. Good place for groups. No cover every day. Lederhosen not required.
Dive bar directly down the street. Happy hour every day 5-9pm. $3 Budweiser draft - $3 Bud Light bottle - $4 Blue Point Toasted Lager draft - $6 well shot w a Bud
54 locals recommend
Daddy's
437 Graham AvenueDive bar directly down the street. Happy hour every day 5-9pm. $3 Budweiser draft - $3 Bud Light bottle - $4 Blue Point Toasted Lager draft - $6 well shot w a Bud
Best sports bars to catch a game. Outdoor section is equipped with TV's. Be sure to order a beer tower and some wings.
15 locals recommend
Mulholland's
Best sports bars to catch a game. Outdoor section is equipped with TV's. Be sure to order a beer tower and some wings.
Specialty cocktail bar 3 blocks down the street. Perfect place for a nightcap. Grab a table outside if you can. Their bus boy sports an A+ mullet. You can't miss it.
137 locals recommend
The Richardson
451 Graham AvenueSpecialty cocktail bar 3 blocks down the street. Perfect place for a nightcap. Grab a table outside if you can. Their bus boy sports an A+ mullet. You can't miss it.
Sightseeing
Really cool spot to spend the day walking around sampling NYC eats from all over. Cash only for most venders.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveReally cool spot to spend the day walking around sampling NYC eats from all over. Cash only for most venders.
Rent a city bike and head here. Great place to lay out and catch some rays. Bring a blanket and find a good spot. Excellent for people watching.
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StRent a city bike and head here. Great place to lay out and catch some rays. Bring a blanket and find a good spot. Excellent for people watching.
The most popular brewery in NYC. Offers tours and tastings on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StThe most popular brewery in NYC. Offers tours and tastings on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Essentials
Load up on grocercies here. 5 minute walk and they have anything you'll ever need.
663 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveLoad up on grocercies here. 5 minute walk and they have anything you'll ever need.
Everything Else
Same-day wash & fold at $1 per pound. You can also use their machines and do laundry yourself. Directly next store to my apartment. Super convenient. Avoid the grumpy old man who works there. He sucks
23 locals recommend
Bubble Laundromat
400 Graham AveSame-day wash & fold at $1 per pound. You can also use their machines and do laundry yourself. Directly next store to my apartment. Super convenient. Avoid the grumpy old man who works there. He sucks
Shopping
Funky botique clothing store. Worth checking out if you need a cheap pair of shades and a not-so cheap shirt.
117 locals recommend
Alter
140 Franklin StFunky botique clothing store. Worth checking out if you need a cheap pair of shades and a not-so cheap shirt.
Weekend-only indoor market with hip, handmade arts & crafts items, antiques & vintage clothing. Ideal for finding gifts.
197 locals recommend
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StWeekend-only indoor market with hip, handmade arts & crafts items, antiques & vintage clothing. Ideal for finding gifts.
One of the best vintage stores in NYC. Knick-knacks and furniture of all kinds sold here. Fun place to get lost in and explore.
Eclectic Collectibles and Antiques
285 Metropolitan AveOne of the best vintage stores in NYC. Knick-knacks and furniture of all kinds sold here. Fun place to get lost in and explore.