Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

This funky French bistro is right on the corner and has a great vibe and delicious food. So easy it's not right!
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Bar Tabac
128 Smith St
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This funky French bistro is right on the corner and has a great vibe and delicious food. So easy it's not right!
If you need your fix, this is straight down Dean Street right at Court.
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Starbucks
154 N 7th St
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If you need your fix, this is straight down Dean Street right at Court.
If DD is your cup of joe, this is right around the corner from the house. I, for one, have been converted to their Iced Tea, and all sizes are 99 cents all summer!
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Dunkin'
182 Bedford Ave
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If DD is your cup of joe, this is right around the corner from the house. I, for one, have been converted to their Iced Tea, and all sizes are 99 cents all summer!
This popular gourmet-classic Jewish delicatessen has lines on the weekends but try to visit!
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Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt St
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This popular gourmet-classic Jewish delicatessen has lines on the weekends but try to visit!
This Brooklyn girl's choice for a classic old-school Brooklyn pizza-pie! If you're in the mood, have them deliver you a pie...with whatever toppings you want! Pasta is good too. (718) 852-0240
World Pie Pizza
This Brooklyn girl's choice for a classic old-school Brooklyn pizza-pie! If you're in the mood, have them deliver you a pie...with whatever toppings you want! Pasta is good too. (718) 852-0240
A Brooklyn classic, the definition of IDIOSYNCRATIC...this old-school "red sauce" my-way-or-the-highway Italian place is worth a visit. It's cash only, a wait, closes at 10p...Who cares? It's delish!
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Sam's
598 Grand Concourse
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A Brooklyn classic, the definition of IDIOSYNCRATIC...this old-school "red sauce" my-way-or-the-highway Italian place is worth a visit. It's cash only, a wait, closes at 10p...Who cares? It's delish!
Delightful new restaurant with seasonal menu: delicious choices and friendly staff.
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Hunter's
213 Smith St
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Delightful new restaurant with seasonal menu: delicious choices and friendly staff.
Brooklyn's only Michelin-starred restaurant is right around the corner from us. Make a reservation and enjoy!
Saul
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn's only Michelin-starred restaurant is right around the corner from us. Make a reservation and enjoy!
This pizza is just delicious...really fresh ingredients, creative combinations. One of my new loves!
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Sottocasa
298 Atlantic Ave
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This pizza is just delicious...really fresh ingredients, creative combinations. One of my new loves!
There are SO many restaurants in the 'hood that they can't be listed. Here's a quick link for other choices: http://www.brooklynnow.com/bococa/restaurants.html Also check out Yelp. Zip code is 11201
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Brooklyn Wine Exchange
138 Court St
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There are SO many restaurants in the 'hood that they can't be listed. Here's a quick link for other choices: http://www.brooklynnow.com/bococa/restaurants.html Also check out Yelp. Zip code is 11201
Stop for lunch or just swing by and bring home some of the famous cheesecake to snack on later. I still don't know if the day I learned they sold slices was a good or bad day.
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Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
386 Flatbush Ave Ext
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Stop for lunch or just swing by and bring home some of the famous cheesecake to snack on later. I still don't know if the day I learned they sold slices was a good or bad day.
Right across the street from Wild Ginger is Kyoto…awesome for delivery as well. My fave BK sushi…try the Monkey Mountain. OK, it’s not the healthiest, but it is SO good.
Kyoto
115 Smith St
Right across the street from Wild Ginger is Kyoto…awesome for delivery as well. My fave BK sushi…try the Monkey Mountain. OK, it’s not the healthiest, but it is SO good.
Very creative and fresh healthy asian vegetarian food.
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LuAnne's Wild Ginger
380 Broome St
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Very creative and fresh healthy asian vegetarian food.
A table at dinner takes 2+ hours, but you can walk in & let them know you live down the block…they’ll call you when they’re ready. Wine and cheese @home & entrees there! Foodie, locavore menu.
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Rucola
190 Dean St
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A table at dinner takes 2+ hours, but you can walk in & let them know you live down the block…they’ll call you when they’re ready. Wine and cheese @home & entrees there! Foodie, locavore menu.
Another new gourmet, locally-sourced, high quality burger place…again, great, large space that can always accommodate and delicious food.
Burger on Smith
209 Smith Street
Another new gourmet, locally-sourced, high quality burger place…again, great, large space that can always accommodate and delicious food.
Another new gourmet, locally-sourced, high quality burger place…delicious food and a great outdoor garden as well as a cozy dining room.
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two8two Bar & Burger
282 Atlantic Ave
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Another new gourmet, locally-sourced, high quality burger place…delicious food and a great outdoor garden as well as a cozy dining room.
Only a 2-3 blocks away, a great Italian spot with a lovely garden in the back.
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Pane e Vino
174 Smith St
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Only a 2-3 blocks away, a great Italian spot with a lovely garden in the back.
If you’re in the mood for a classic NYC diner experience, this is a neighb fave and just a block and a half away. (left on Smith, just past Bergen St.)
Carroll Gardens Classic Diner
155 Smith St
If you’re in the mood for a classic NYC diner experience, this is a neighb fave and just a block and a half away. (left on Smith, just past Bergen St.)
Healthy choices for lunch/dinner. Dine in or call for delivery.
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Nature's Grill Cafe
4115 Hylan Blvd
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Healthy choices for lunch/dinner. Dine in or call for delivery.
This once-secret restaurant is a small table where you are served the chef's choice. The food is impeccable so if you will eat what you are served and can get a reservation, you'll be thrilled!
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The Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare
431 W 37th St
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This once-secret restaurant is a small table where you are served the chef's choice. The food is impeccable so if you will eat what you are served and can get a reservation, you'll be thrilled!
Best Thai in the 'hood...yum!
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Joya
215 Court St
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Best Thai in the 'hood...yum!
Great Thai restaurant
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Ghang Thai Kitchen
229 Court St
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Great Thai restaurant
I'm not a coffee drinker, but the aromas coming from our corner, where this new outpost of the San Francisco micro-gastro-chain has opened, could just change my mind!
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Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th St
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I'm not a coffee drinker, but the aromas coming from our corner, where this new outpost of the San Francisco micro-gastro-chain has opened, could just change my mind!
Another great choice for high-quality burgers and VERY kid-friendly during toddler prime-times. Also serves great beer and wine.
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Bareburger
33-21 31st Ave
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Another great choice for high-quality burgers and VERY kid-friendly during toddler prime-times. Also serves great beer and wine.
A lovely local coffee shop with a Swedish pedigree: they feature Swedish & American treats including kettle boiled bagels, gourmet muffins, and fine Swedish treats like Cardamom Bread (coffee bread w/almond filling), Kanelbulle (cinnamon rolls) and Coco Balls to name a few. They take coffee seriously: Konditori coffee beans involves mixing Arabic beans from three different Central American countries which produces an exquisite flavor. Coffee is brewed fresh every hour on the hour to maximize the aromatic experience ensuring the perfect cup of coffee every time. We use Fresh Press for our medium to light blends creating a very robust aroma with a uniquely clean finish.
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Konditori
114 Smith St
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A lovely local coffee shop with a Swedish pedigree: they feature Swedish & American treats including kettle boiled bagels, gourmet muffins, and fine Swedish treats like Cardamom Bread (coffee bread w/almond filling), Kanelbulle (cinnamon rolls) and Coco Balls to name a few. They take coffee seriously: Konditori coffee beans involves mixing Arabic beans from three different Central American countries which produces an exquisite flavor. Coffee is brewed fresh every hour on the hour to maximize the aromatic experience ensuring the perfect cup of coffee every time. We use Fresh Press for our medium to light blends creating a very robust aroma with a uniquely clean finish.

Essentials

If you know it, you love it...if not, don't miss this small national chain featuring their delicious, healthy packaged foods as well as cheeses, meats, produce & ready-to-heat meals.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court St
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If you know it, you love it...if not, don't miss this small national chain featuring their delicious, healthy packaged foods as well as cheeses, meats, produce & ready-to-heat meals.
Diagonal from Trader Joe's with excellent produce...often better priced than TJ's. Also great to pick up gourmet finds.
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Pacific Green Gourmet
151 Court Street
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Diagonal from Trader Joe's with excellent produce...often better priced than TJ's. Also great to pick up gourmet finds.
THE seminal source for Mediterranean specialties: freshly made hummus, fruits/nuts, olive oils, cheeses...amazing selection and very well priced.
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Sahadi's
187 Atlantic Ave
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THE seminal source for Mediterranean specialties: freshly made hummus, fruits/nuts, olive oils, cheeses...amazing selection and very well priced.
The local supermarket to pick up any standards you need. It's walkable and convenient.
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Met Food
197 Smith Street
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The local supermarket to pick up any standards you need. It's walkable and convenient.
Amazing grocery shopping! If you don't have a car, walk or bus there & have fun with all the choices. They'll deliver as you eat on the patio overlooking the harbor and meander back through Red Hook.
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Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt St
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Amazing grocery shopping! If you don't have a car, walk or bus there & have fun with all the choices. They'll deliver as you eat on the patio overlooking the harbor and meander back through Red Hook.
Once again, we're blessed by location...this is a world-class bakery in the French style...incredible breads, pastries and cakes. And it's right around the corner.
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Bien Cuit
120 Smith St
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Once again, we're blessed by location...this is a world-class bakery in the French style...incredible breads, pastries and cakes. And it's right around the corner.
Great choice for the classic NY bagel, as well as cold cuts. They deliver on weekdays. (718) 522-0520
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La Bagel Delight at Court St
90 Court St
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Great choice for the classic NY bagel, as well as cold cuts. They deliver on weekdays. (718) 522-0520
Oh, this is the real deal...a fantastic butcher with great, fresh options including staples and exotic game as well as cheeses, sauces, pastas and more.
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Paisanos Butcher Shop
162 Smith St
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Oh, this is the real deal...a fantastic butcher with great, fresh options including staples and exotic game as well as cheeses, sauces, pastas and more.
Another great butcher option, although pricier than both Paisanos & Mastelleone's.
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Staubitz Market
222 Court St
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Another great butcher option, although pricier than both Paisanos & Mastelleone's.
Classic and fantastic Italian pastries...the place I go year-after-year so that my family opens the door on the holidays! :-)
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Pasticceria Monteleone BK
355 Court St
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Classic and fantastic Italian pastries...the place I go year-after-year so that my family opens the door on the holidays! :-)
The is a bread bakery. They make and sell delicious bread. Go one block further to Monteleone's for pastries. That's how we roll in Brooklyn!!
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Caputo's Bake Shop
329 Court St
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The is a bread bakery. They make and sell delicious bread. Go one block further to Monteleone's for pastries. That's how we roll in Brooklyn!!
Gourmet cheese shop with tons of choices.
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Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith St
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Gourmet cheese shop with tons of choices.
Very fresh fish!!
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Fish Tales
191A Court St
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Very fresh fish!!
A great market with a fine selection of groceries, prepared foods, sandwiches & more. Look for the once-secret restaurant, Chef's Table. If you're up for anything & can get a rez, you'll be thrilled!
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Brooklyn Fare
200 Schermerhorn St
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A great market with a fine selection of groceries, prepared foods, sandwiches & more. Look for the once-secret restaurant, Chef's Table. If you're up for anything & can get a rez, you'll be thrilled!
I listed this under Groceries, but it's really a store for prepared foods. Close by on Court Street.
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Cobblestone Catering & Fine Foods
220 Atlantic Ave
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I listed this under Groceries, but it's really a store for prepared foods. Close by on Court Street.
Local chain highlighting natural & organic fare such as produce, meat, fish, bread & prepared foods. Not the cheapest, but offers high quality and convenience. There's also a great produce shop just across the street.
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Union Market
240 E Houston St
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Local chain highlighting natural & organic fare such as produce, meat, fish, bread & prepared foods. Not the cheapest, but offers high quality and convenience. There's also a great produce shop just across the street.
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Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket
Montague Street
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Everything Else

If you want to keep it moving while you're visiting, the Y offers a pool as well as a classic gym with classes, weights and cardio machines. They offer day and week passes. (718) 625-313
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Dodge YMCA
225 Atlantic Ave
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If you want to keep it moving while you're visiting, the Y offers a pool as well as a classic gym with classes, weights and cardio machines. They offer day and week passes. (718) 625-313

Sightseeing

DO NOT MISS Governors Island...a free & fast ferry shuttles you there from the Atlantic Ave entrance to the Bklyn Bridge Park. Relax, eat, play, bike...with a killer view of the Statue of Liberty.
Governors Island - Brooklyn Bridge Park
DO NOT MISS Governors Island...a free & fast ferry shuttles you there from the Atlantic Ave entrance to the Bklyn Bridge Park. Relax, eat, play, bike...with a killer view of the Statue of Liberty.
A great establishment with fantastic holdings. Right next to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and the Prospect Park Zoo. For current exhibits: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
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A great establishment with fantastic holdings. Right next to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and the Prospect Park Zoo. For current exhibits: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/
A special place to be on a beautiful day! Right next to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum and the Prospect Park Zoo. www.bbg.org / (718) 623-7200
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
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A special place to be on a beautiful day! Right next to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum and the Prospect Park Zoo. www.bbg.org / (718) 623-7200
1st, Vaux & Olmstead did Central Park & then fixed their mistakes in Prospect Park! Bring lunch & get lost...rent boats @ the Boathouse, ride the Carousel, see the Zoo & Lefferts House (circa 1700s).
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Prospect Park
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1st, Vaux & Olmstead did Central Park & then fixed their mistakes in Prospect Park! Bring lunch & get lost...rent boats @ the Boathouse, ride the Carousel, see the Zoo & Lefferts House (circa 1700s).

Shopping

A great place to browse for delicious wine choices.
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Heights Chateau
123 Atlantic Ave
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A great place to browse for delicious wine choices.
Local drug store in case you need anything, including prescriptions and groceries/beverages etc.
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Walgreens Pharmacy
1040 St Johns Pl
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Local drug store in case you need anything, including prescriptions and groceries/beverages etc.
Cookies, macaroons, cupcakes...and just across Smith Street (next to Bar Tabac)
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One Girl Cookies
33 Main St
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Cookies, macaroons, cupcakes...and just across Smith Street (next to Bar Tabac)
Refreshing, creamy ice cream, again, right around the corner.
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan Ave
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Refreshing, creamy ice cream, again, right around the corner.
Fun and quirky gift shop with eclectic, pop gifts at all price ranges.
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Exit9 Gift Emporium Brooklyn
127 Smith St
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Fun and quirky gift shop with eclectic, pop gifts at all price ranges.
Grumpy Bert is a shop / gallery. Inside you’ll find a collection of cutesy gifts, designer toys, art, books and apparel
Grumpy Bert
82 Bond St
Grumpy Bert is a shop / gallery. Inside you’ll find a collection of cutesy gifts, designer toys, art, books and apparel
Here's a link to great options for clothes shopping: http://www.brooklynnow.com/bococa/fashion.html
118 Dean St
118 Dean Street
Here's a link to great options for clothes shopping: http://www.brooklynnow.com/bococa/fashion.html
Generally too rich for my blood, but it's really close and if you really know and love clothes, you should check it out.
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Barneys New York, Brooklyn
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Generally too rich for my blood, but it's really close and if you really know and love clothes, you should check it out.
A cool shoe store with original comfortable options for men and women.
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Soula Shoes
185 Smith St
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A cool shoe store with original comfortable options for men and women.
The local outpost for a chain offering brand name shoes, from sandals to stilettos.
DNA Footwear on Smith Street
141 Smith St
The local outpost for a chain offering brand name shoes, from sandals to stilettos.
The Brooklyn version of Dylan's Candy Shop, with visions od gumdrops come to life!
Sugar Shop
254 Baltic Street
The Brooklyn version of Dylan's Candy Shop, with visions od gumdrops come to life!
Great gift shop with creative, unique items with a comfortable price range.
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Sterling Place
363 Atlantic Ave
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Great gift shop with creative, unique items with a comfortable price range.

Drinks & Nightlife

A wonderful, cool and chill place to grab a drink, whether at the bar or at huge communal tables. Modern decor, friendly, easy! A big recommend!
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61 Local
61 Bergen St
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A wonderful, cool and chill place to grab a drink, whether at the bar or at huge communal tables. Modern decor, friendly, easy! A big recommend!
We're lucky enough to have this historic bar around the corner from us, so go get a pint!! Pool tables in the back!
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Brooklyn Inn
148 Hoyt St
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We're lucky enough to have this historic bar around the corner from us, so go get a pint!! Pool tables in the back!
Cute spot for cocktails...great atmosphere!
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Clover Club
210 Smith St
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Cute spot for cocktails...great atmosphere!
Cute, tiny spot to relax with a lovely glass of wine and great cheese complements.
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Sample
268 Elizabeth St
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Cute, tiny spot to relax with a lovely glass of wine and great cheese complements.

Parks & Nature

Walk straight down Atlantic Avenue and stop just before you hit the river to take in this stunning view of Manhattan and explore the beautiful park that's revived old piers, that now host great spots to hang out, eat, play volleyball or other team sports. TIP: Visiting between May and October? Head upstairs to eat or drink at Fornino at Pier 6, particularly around sunset!
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway
Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway
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Walk straight down Atlantic Avenue and stop just before you hit the river to take in this stunning view of Manhattan and explore the beautiful park that's revived old piers, that now host great spots to hang out, eat, play volleyball or other team sports. TIP: Visiting between May and October? Head upstairs to eat or drink at Fornino at Pier 6, particularly around sunset!