Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Awesome street food market that gathers all of the most interesting and trendy food vendors. This location is only open on Saturdays 11am-6pm. Sunday location is in Prospect park
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveAwesome street food market that gathers all of the most interesting and trendy food vendors. This location is only open on Saturdays 11am-6pm. Sunday location is in Prospect park
Just a cool spot to go to grab some food and eat it in the Highline park after
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveJust a cool spot to go to grab some food and eat it in the Highline park after
One of my favorite places to go, it's a cajun inspired asian (sic!) joint serving seafood in plastic bags. Shrimp, lobster, crawfish and crab covered in butter-garlic spicy hot sauce. I just love it!
31 locals recommend
The Boil
40-11 Chrystie StOne of my favorite places to go, it's a cajun inspired asian (sic!) joint serving seafood in plastic bags. Shrimp, lobster, crawfish and crab covered in butter-garlic spicy hot sauce. I just love it!
Pho Grand
277C Grand StVery good pho to have if you're in Manhattan
One of the best BBQ joints I know in NYC. Great food and drinks, young crowds
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveOne of the best BBQ joints I know in NYC. Great food and drinks, young crowds
Great pho joint which I go to when hungover. And it's pretty close to my apartment.
44 locals recommend
Mama Pho (on Grand St.)
580 Grand StGreat pho joint which I go to when hungover. And it's pretty close to my apartment.
Great lobster rolls and beers. I just like it and can't stand not having a lobster roll while I'm around
65 locals recommend
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StGreat lobster rolls and beers. I just like it and can't stand not having a lobster roll while I'm around
Because of the oyster happy hour 4-7 pm. Great wine selection and food pairings. And oysters.
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveBecause of the oyster happy hour 4-7 pm. Great wine selection and food pairings. And oysters.
Because chef April Bloomfield earned a Michelin star for the burger that she crafted here. It is absolutely delicious.
264 locals recommend
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Because chef April Bloomfield earned a Michelin star for the burger that she crafted here. It is absolutely delicious.
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StGreat sushi joint, my personal favorite.
Just because it is a fantastic pizza restaurant. Everything there is very cool: decor, interior, people and of course the food. Waiting lines can be challenging but it is definitely worth the wait. Con: it is kind of mainstream now.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StJust because it is a fantastic pizza restaurant. Everything there is very cool: decor, interior, people and of course the food. Waiting lines can be challenging but it is definitely worth the wait. Con: it is kind of mainstream now.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rockaway Brewing Company
46-01 5th StGreat micro brewery
Microbrewery with tastings & tours that offer an inside look at the creation process. Pretty hip
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StMicrobrewery with tastings & tours that offer an inside look at the creation process. Pretty hip
It's basically a tavern offering Australian fare, beers & inventive cocktails in woody surrounds. Great rooftop there with a spectacular view on Manhattan.
89 locals recommend
Northern Territory
12 Franklin StIt's basically a tavern offering Australian fare, beers & inventive cocktails in woody surrounds. Great rooftop there with a spectacular view on Manhattan.
LIC Beer Project
39-28 23rd StBrewery and a bar founded by local beer enthusiasts. Very nice
Sugarburg
519 Metropolitan AveMy favorite local bar. Chill vibes, good beer.
Chill neighborhood bar serving craft cocktails, beer & Midwestern-inspired snacks. My go-to place for negroni
102 locals recommend
Burnside
506 Grand StChill neighborhood bar serving craft cocktails, beer & Midwestern-inspired snacks. My go-to place for negroni
Parks & Nature
The High Line Park
Cool park built on the abandoned elevated subway line
Huge local park which is a great alternative to Central Park. Great place to spend your day outdoors.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Huge local park which is a great alternative to Central Park. Great place to spend your day outdoors.
Essentials
Great local barbershop. Very rarely available for walk-ins so it's better to make appointments online
13 locals recommend
Persons of Interest Barbershop
84 Havemeyer StGreat local barbershop. Very rarely available for walk-ins so it's better to make appointments online
Great organic food supermarket. Great selection of everything. My favorite
157 locals recommend
Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveGreat organic food supermarket. Great selection of everything. My favorite
Good quality produce and groceries store. Prices are a bit higher than average. But good quality.
134 locals recommend
Brooklyn Harvest Market Union Ave
204 Union AveGood quality produce and groceries store. Prices are a bit higher than average. But good quality.
Just a local grocery supermarket, nothing special about it, it's just convenient.
20 locals recommend
Shop Fair Supermarket
385 BroadwayJust a local grocery supermarket, nothing special about it, it's just convenient.
Entertainment & Activities
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StPretty hip movie theater. Good for going with friends