Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Ginger's Bar
363 5th AveLongstanding lesbian/gay bar, well known.
Large bar with games and live comedy shows in basement.
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Union Hall
702 Union StLarge bar with games and live comedy shows in basement.
Skylark
477 5th AveGreat bar, fresh squeezed grapefruit vodka drink.
Lucky 13 Saloon
644 Sackett StHole in the wall metal bar.. you aren't ready.
Black Mountain Wine House
Adorable intimate wine bar
Brooklyn Social
335 Smith StIntimate bar in old social club, lots of history
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl StHistoric Tavern
Closed street with bar tables all the way down. Great during good weather
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Stone Street
Stone StreetClosed street with bar tables all the way down. Great during good weather
The Stonewall Inn
53 Christopher StGay bar where gay rights started
Parks & Nature
Largest park in Brooklyn, Central Park's sister park. Saturday mornings are the best because everyone takes their dogs to run loose on the meadow. There are even hiking trails within the park.
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Il-Parkejja Prospect
Largest park in Brooklyn, Central Park's sister park. Saturday mornings are the best because everyone takes their dogs to run loose on the meadow. There are even hiking trails within the park.
Best view of New York City, don't miss it.
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Park tal-Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman StBest view of New York City, don't miss it.
Food Scene
The friendliest, they end the meal with a limoncello shot.
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Scottadito Osteria Toscana
788A Union StThe friendliest, they end the meal with a limoncello shot.
Many people say it's the best Italian in Brooklyn.
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al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveMany people say it's the best Italian in Brooklyn.
Velvette Brew
251 Smith StClosest best coffee.
Ice cream made on site. A Brooklyn institution.
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveIce cream made on site. A Brooklyn institution.
Great food and friendly staff. Lots of gluten free options.
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Brooklyn Burgers & Beer
259 5th AveGreat food and friendly staff. Lots of gluten free options.
Bagel World Park Slope
339 5th AveNeighborhood bagel place
Chela
408 5th AveStrong marg with fresh ingredients, great food.
Tikka Indian Grill
185 Grand StBest Indian in area
Buttermilk Bakeshop
264 5th AveCute bakery
Rose Water
787 Union StWell known brunch spot
Four & Twenty Blackbirds
439 3rd AveGreat pie shop
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueThe place for donuts
Senza Gluten
206 Sullivan StIf you can't have gluten go here!
Han Dynasty
90 3rd AveGreat Chinese
Sottocasa
298 Atlantic AveSome of the best pizza
Shopping
New York chain of resale shops. Best finds. If you want to get crazy hit up a few in the city.
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Housing Works Thrift Shops
266 5th AveNew York chain of resale shops. Best finds. If you want to get crazy hit up a few in the city.
Best wine store in the neighborhood, very knowledgeable. They often have wine open on the weekends to taste.
Good Wine
327 5th AveBest wine store in the neighborhood, very knowledgeable. They often have wine open on the weekends to taste.
Target
139 Flatbush AveAnything you need off the Atlantic-Barclay's stop.
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveWell known vintage store
Gift store with something for everyone
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Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store
232 5th AveGift store with something for everyone
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayFamous bookstore
Artist & Craftsman Supply Park Slope
307 2nd StLarge art supply store
Cactus Store
5 Essex StInteresting cactus store
Century21 Stores
32 Church StThe place for discounted designer goods
ABC Carpet & Home
888 BroadwayInsane home goods store
Everything Else
Pink Nails Spa
313 5th AveMy go to for a $10 manicure. Their's always lasts longer than anyone else.
Sunday farmer's market one block south
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Down to Earth Park Slope Farmers Market
5th AvenueSunday farmer's market one block south
Massive farmer's market on Saturday
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueMassive farmer's market on Saturday
Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus
575 Degraw StMassive rock climbing gym
Essentials
J C Grocery
270 5th AveLocal bodega that sells anything you would need.
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StMassive Whole Foods with bar on roof.
Park Chemists
164 5th AveVery nice pharmacy staff
VERG
196 4th AveWonderful 24-hour animal hospital
Close urgent care with long hours
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CityMD Park Slope Urgent Care - Brooklyn
420 5th AveClose urgent care with long hours
Arts & Culture
Il-Mużew Metropolitana tal-Arti
1000 5th AveThe best, NYC highlight.
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StMovies and performance go to
The Public Theater
425 Lafayette StThe best theater
Under St Marks Theater
94 St Marks PlA delightful intimate performance space, great shows.