Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
8 min walk from the house; Very nice coffee shop with wide variety of breakfast and lunch options (salads, eggs,muffins, cookies, sandwiches). Has free wifi.
Open Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 5pm; Sat and Sun: 8:30am – 6pm
Brunswick (Enter from Marcus Garvey Blvd): 144 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11233; Tel (347) 404-6832
Website: http://www.brunswickcafe.com/bedford-stuyvesant/
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Sumner Cafe & Wine Bar
144 Decatur Street8 min walk from the house; Very nice coffee shop with wide variety of breakfast and lunch options (salads, eggs,muffins, cookies, sandwiches). Has free wifi.
Open Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 5pm; Sat and Sun: 8:30am – 6pm
Brunswick (Enter from Marcus Garvey Blvd): 144 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11233; Tel (347) 404-6832
Website: http://www.brunswickcafe.com/bedford-stuyvesant/
Le Paris Dakar (518 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11216) Open daily 8am until 7pm Tel: (347) 955-4100
Located near the NORSTRAND A train express stop.
13 min walk from the house.
Great coffee shop! more than 30 kinds of crepes filled with anything from smoked salmon, spinach & cream cheese or Nutella, strawberries and bananas Owner is Senegalese native who grew up in France
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Le Paris Dakar
518 Nostrand Ave.Le Paris Dakar (518 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11216) Open daily 8am until 7pm Tel: (347) 955-4100
Located near the NORSTRAND A train express stop.
13 min walk from the house.
Great coffee shop! more than 30 kinds of crepes filled with anything from smoked salmon, spinach & cream cheese or Nutella, strawberries and bananas Owner is Senegalese native who grew up in France
Located near the C train subway station to Manhattan (across from McDonalds) PIZZA PLACE.I like this place for a quick slice of NYC pizza. Mr. Mohammad and his wife have owned and run the shop for many years and are very nice people! They deliver-Tell them cross st is Atlantic
Pizza Chef
1512 Fulton StreetLocated near the C train subway station to Manhattan (across from McDonalds) PIZZA PLACE.I like this place for a quick slice of NYC pizza. Mr. Mohammad and his wife have owned and run the shop for many years and are very nice people! They deliver-Tell them cross st is Atlantic
Applebee's: 1360 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216; tel 718) 943-8000 http://www.applebees.com/menu
Located near the Foodtown supermarket
Open 11am until 11pm; FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: open until MIDNIGHT
Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
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Applebee's Grill + Bar
2505 Emmons AveApplebee's: 1360 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216; tel 718) 943-8000 http://www.applebees.com/menu
Located near the Foodtown supermarket
Open 11am until 11pm; FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: open until MIDNIGHT
Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Tepache: 361 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY 11216; tel: (718) 484-7701 ; www.tepachenyc.com
11min walk from the house
Mexican food. Similar to Chipotle
Open until 11pm
Fajitas, burritos & other well-known Mexican dishes round out the menu at this snug, simple eatery.
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Tepache
361 Halsey StTepache: 361 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY 11216; tel: (718) 484-7701 ; www.tepachenyc.com
11min walk from the house
Mexican food. Similar to Chipotle
Open until 11pm
Fajitas, burritos & other well-known Mexican dishes round out the menu at this snug, simple eatery.
Peaches: 393 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233; tel (718) 942-4162 www.bcrestaurantgroup.com/peaches
11min walk from the house
odern spin on Southern comfort food plus brunch & a full bar in a historic brownstone neighborhood.
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Peaches
393 Lewis AvePeaches: 393 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233; tel (718) 942-4162 www.bcrestaurantgroup.com/peaches
11min walk from the house
odern spin on Southern comfort food plus brunch & a full bar in a historic brownstone neighborhood.
10 min walk from the house
Open until 11pm
Southern classics such as mac 'n' cheese, blackened catfish & fried chicken served in a snug spot. -
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Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins Ave10 min walk from the house
Open until 11pm
Southern classics such as mac 'n' cheese, blackened catfish & fried chicken served in a snug spot. -
Basil Pizza & Wine Bar: 270 Kingston Ave Brooklyn, New York 11213 Tel: (718) 285-8777 www.basilny.com
OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT. Closes early on Fridays and opens after Shabbat on Saturdays.
15 min walk from the house.
This is a great place and I highly recommend it! Located in the jewish area.
Kosher pizzeria & wine bar offering wood-fired pies & other Italian fare in a homey-sleek setting.
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Basil Pizza & Wine Bar
270 Kingston AveBasil Pizza & Wine Bar: 270 Kingston Ave Brooklyn, New York 11213 Tel: (718) 285-8777 www.basilny.com
OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT. Closes early on Fridays and opens after Shabbat on Saturdays.
15 min walk from the house.
This is a great place and I highly recommend it! Located in the jewish area.
Kosher pizzeria & wine bar offering wood-fired pies & other Italian fare in a homey-sleek setting.
Boeuf & Bun: 271 Kingston Ave Tel: 718 221-8900; website: www.boeufbun.com
Open until 11pm. Closed on Fridays; opens Saturday evening AFTER SHABBAT ENDS (after sunset)
New burger place. We like it. Located near Basil. Takes 14-15 min to walk there.
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Boeuf & Bun
271 Kingston AveBoeuf & Bun: 271 Kingston Ave Tel: 718 221-8900; website: www.boeufbun.com
Open until 11pm. Closed on Fridays; opens Saturday evening AFTER SHABBAT ENDS (after sunset)
New burger place. We like it. Located near Basil. Takes 14-15 min to walk there.
Chavela's: 736 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238; tel 718) 622-3100
Great authentic mexican restaurant. There is always a wait but the food is delicious! The design and ambiance the owners have created is really special.
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveChavela's: 736 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238; tel 718) 622-3100
Great authentic mexican restaurant. There is always a wait but the food is delicious! The design and ambiance the owners have created is really special.
Barboncino Pizza: 781 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238; tel (718) 483-8834
OPEN UNTIL 1AM; 28min walk from the house
brick-oven pizzeria, a bar, and garden; it is a little far from the house but franklin st is a really cool place to hang out
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveBarboncino Pizza: 781 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238; tel (718) 483-8834
OPEN UNTIL 1AM; 28min walk from the house
brick-oven pizzeria, a bar, and garden; it is a little far from the house but franklin st is a really cool place to hang out
National Thai: 723 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Standard Thai dishes from noodles to curries served up in a sleek yet casual space. Open unil 11pm Phone:(718) 522-3510 . One of my guests recommended this place. She really liked it!
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National
295 Fulton StNational Thai: 723 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Standard Thai dishes from noodles to curries served up in a sleek yet casual space. Open unil 11pm Phone:(718) 522-3510 . One of my guests recommended this place. She really liked it!
Sweet Basil: 709 Franklin Avenue, NY, 11238. Phone (718) 399-3388 . Thai food. Open until 10:30pm
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Sweet Basil
670 Franklin AveSweet Basil: 709 Franklin Avenue, NY, 11238. Phone (718) 399-3388 . Thai food. Open until 10:30pm
Subway
1875 Nostrand Ave.subway sandwiches for a quick snack/lunch.
The newest addition to the neighborhood chic! Nice and cozy coffee shop with a garden in the back. Offers brunch, pastries, coffee, tea. Check it out-it is a really cool place. Open 8am until 8:30pm
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Cozy Coffee
925 Marcy AveThe newest addition to the neighborhood chic! Nice and cozy coffee shop with a garden in the back. Offers brunch, pastries, coffee, tea. Check it out-it is a really cool place. Open 8am until 8:30pm
1365 Fulton St
Fulton StreetLE PARIS DEKAR
GREAT CREPERIE CAFE PASTRIES!!!
Basil Pizza & Wine Bar
270 Kingston AveRosalia's Cafe
615 Nostrand Ave.Baguette Express 2
250 Kingston AveEntertainment & Activities
Children's museum - great place for kids!
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveChildren's museum - great place for kids!
Barclays Center in Brooklyn: located 5 min driving distance from us or 13 min with the subway. Great place to catch an NBA game or a concert. Check their website for schedules.
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Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveBarclays Center in Brooklyn: located 5 min driving distance from us or 13 min with the subway. Great place to catch an NBA game or a concert. Check their website for schedules.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveParks & Nature
This is the “central park” of Brooklyn. It is a 45 min walk from the house. It is near the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanical gardens. There is a huge Farmer’s market every Saturday and there are lots of events during the summer. https://www.prospectpark.org/
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Il-Parkejja Prospect
This is the “central park” of Brooklyn. It is a 45 min walk from the house. It is near the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanical gardens. There is a huge Farmer’s market every Saturday and there are lots of events during the summer. https://www.prospectpark.org/
Love this park! Green&Gorgeous and only 3-5 min walk. Great for a morning run on the track, basketball game, brisk walk, or just to read a book under the trees. TAKE A LEFT ON KINGSTON and continue straight. Park will be on your right.
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Brower Park
Prospect PlaceLove this park! Green&Gorgeous and only 3-5 min walk. Great for a morning run on the track, basketball game, brisk walk, or just to read a book under the trees. TAKE A LEFT ON KINGSTON and continue straight. Park will be on your right.
great park...check out the ferry to manhattan! i love it!!!
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Park tal-Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman Stgreat park...check out the ferry to manhattan! i love it!!!
Sightseeing
The Brooklyn Bridge! Take the C train to High Street and walk over the Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan....great at sunset...
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe Brooklyn Bridge! Take the C train to High Street and walk over the Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan....great at sunset...
“the premier horticultural attraction in the region”. It is a 30-40 min walk from the house
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Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Ave“the premier horticultural attraction in the region”. It is a 30-40 min walk from the house
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Islandchabad 770 headquarters
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Il-Quddiesa Ħabad Lubavitch Qgħad tal-Ħajja
770 Eastern Pkwychabad 770 headquarters
take the staten island ferry at sunset and experience an incredible manhattan skyline view
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Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island Ferrytake the staten island ferry at sunset and experience an incredible manhattan skyline view
Pratt Institute
200 Willoughby Avepratt institute-brooklyn
Mużew ta 'Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyBROOKLYN MUSEUM
Everything Else
Mużew tal-Bniet Ebrajji
792 Eastern Pkwyjewish children's museum
Drinks & Nightlife
Bedford Hall
1177 Bedford Avenuegreat bar with a very cozy atmosphere!
99 Rogers Ave
99 Rogers Avenuegreat bar ! happy hour and late night drinks...
Fulton Ale House
1446 Fulton Stsports bar; cool new place