Food Scene
Surfish Bistro on 5th
351 5th AvenueThe food, especially the ceviche, is delicious!
Fonda
434 7th AveDelicious mexican cuisine and drinks.
Smiling Pizzeria
323 7th AveDecent, quick, inexpensive meal
Best slice of pizza I have found. And they give free bruschetta while you wait :) It's not a fancy place to eat.
Tomato N Basil
226 4th AveBest slice of pizza I have found. And they give free bruschetta while you wait :) It's not a fancy place to eat.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's only 2 blocks away on quiet 6th Avenue, somewhat upscale ambience and food for reasonable prices and doable for kids, outdoor seating available.
45 locals recommend
Bar Toto
411 11th StIt's only 2 blocks away on quiet 6th Avenue, somewhat upscale ambience and food for reasonable prices and doable for kids, outdoor seating available.
Garden seating, great appetizers and cocktails. The wine is probably great given that's their specialty!
56 locals recommend
Brookvin
381 7th AveGarden seating, great appetizers and cocktails. The wine is probably great given that's their specialty!
Barbès
376 9th StMusic every night.
Everything Else
Neergaard Pharmacy
454 5th AveIt's open all night long in case you need a drugstore.
Essentials
I am told it is less expensive and has a good selection. ( I shop at the Park Slope Food Coop but that is member-only.)
663 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveI am told it is less expensive and has a good selection. ( I shop at the Park Slope Food Coop but that is member-only.)
Close with high quality food, but expensive. Decent deal are the pastries and delicious breads near the front of the store.
522 locals recommend
Union Market
240 E Houston StClose with high quality food, but expensive. Decent deal are the pastries and delicious breads near the front of the store.
Arts & Culture
In the summer, wonderful free outdoor concerts, movies, and dance performances a few blocks away from our home!
113 locals recommend
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestIn the summer, wonderful free outdoor concerts, movies, and dance performances a few blocks away from our home!
Traveler advice
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