Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveGood American-Mexican takeout/delivery or eat-in.
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetGreat Thai nearby!
Mazzola Bakery
192 Henry StBest Italian bakery -great for kids, breakfast, dessert...
Francesco's
186 Knickerbocker AveDelicious Italian -pizza, pasta, etc. Can get takeout/delivery or eat there.
A little further than Pok Pok, which sometimes has a wait, another great Thai spot!
62 locals recommend
Joya
215 Court StA little further than Pok Pok, which sometimes has a wait, another great Thai spot!
Also a restaurant, with Spanish-inspired food. Good local spot, good brunch, and serve food until 11pm!
44 locals recommend
Bar Bruno
520 Henry StAlso a restaurant, with Spanish-inspired food. Good local spot, good brunch, and serve food until 11pm!
Cafe Pedlar
210 Court StreetGreat locally roasted coffee
Alma
187 Columbia StGreat skyline views of Manhattan, good drinks, food a bit pricey...
The House of Pizza & Calzone
132 Union StAnother great local option for pizza and pasta.
Arts & Culture
Awesome newly developed park -GREAT amenities for kids, and views of Manhattan skyline.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StAwesome newly developed park -GREAT amenities for kids, and views of Manhattan skyline.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice selection of beer and wine, serve food, and have live bands on Thursdays
11 locals recommend
Strong Place
270 Court StNice selection of beer and wine, serve food, and have live bands on Thursdays
Essentials
Closest full grocery store, though the delis on Columbia have all of the basics!
18 locals recommend
Met Food
486 Henry StClosest full grocery store, though the delis on Columbia have all of the basics!
Entertainment & Activities
Great ice-cream sundaes in an old-fashioned setting.
62 locals recommend
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
513 Henry StGreat ice-cream sundaes in an old-fashioned setting.