Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Best steakhouse on earth, since the 1800s. Without a reservation weeks ahead, go from 11:30-3:30 for the best burger in town (made from aged beef), or 3:00-5:30 and you can slip in :-)
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayBest steakhouse on earth, since the 1800s. Without a reservation weeks ahead, go from 11:30-3:30 for the best burger in town (made from aged beef), or 3:00-5:30 and you can slip in :-)
Awesome tacos, and this from a man who goes to Mexico City regularly. The real deal. And $2.50 a piece. Cheap awesome, open 11am-2am every day!
206 locals recommend
La Superior
295 Berry StAwesome tacos, and this from a man who goes to Mexico City regularly. The real deal. And $2.50 a piece. Cheap awesome, open 11am-2am every day!
MIUSA Wine Bar
98A South 4th StreetAwesome wine bar and small plates run by REAL Italians! Must go
Born and bred New Yorker telling you this is the best and most imaginative bagel shop that has popped up in a while. A destination just down your street.
130 locals recommend
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th AvenueBorn and bred New Yorker telling you this is the best and most imaginative bagel shop that has popped up in a while. A destination just down your street.
Awesome authentic Italian restaurant, inexpensive, open late, central/southern Italian
36 locals recommend
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331 Bedford AveAwesome authentic Italian restaurant, inexpensive, open late, central/southern Italian
In the mood for brisket? No need to go into the city to Hill Country; here is better. Get takeout by the pound, sides, and go home and watch a movie.
53 locals recommend
Delaney Barbecue
359 Bedford AvenueIn the mood for brisket? No need to go into the city to Hill Country; here is better. Get takeout by the pound, sides, and go home and watch a movie.
Want a totally authentic awesome Margarita? Here's where to go. Also so close you can just get takeout when there's a line, hit the wine shop next door, and go home and watch a movie.
125 locals recommend
Motorino Pizzeria
139 BroadwayWant a totally authentic awesome Margarita? Here's where to go. Also so close you can just get takeout when there's a line, hit the wine shop next door, and go home and watch a movie.
Want an awesome restaurant, limited seasonal menu where the waitress sits down and handwrites the menu? plus awesome cocktails
482 locals recommend
Diner
85 BroadwayWant an awesome restaurant, limited seasonal menu where the waitress sits down and handwrites the menu? plus awesome cocktails
Bia
67 S 6th StGo here for Pho or Banh Mi. Or go to Mama Pho, it's farther but better.
See all those people lined up? Get the Fried Chicken and the donut with the cashews or something. And get it takeout, skip the line like a VIP, and go home and watch a movie
357 locals recommend
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StSee all those people lined up? Get the Fried Chicken and the donut with the cashews or something. And get it takeout, skip the line like a VIP, and go home and watch a movie
Tell Yoshida-san, the head sushi chef, that Raji, the guy who gave him Nets tickets, says hello. Great omakase but you're most likely spending $100 a head unless you order very conservatively. Authent
99 locals recommend
1 OR 8
229 Dekalb AvenueTell Yoshida-san, the head sushi chef, that Raji, the guy who gave him Nets tickets, says hello. Great omakase but you're most likely spending $100 a head unless you order very conservatively. Authent
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveGreat burger and shakes, and they deliver and do takeout
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StIgnore the name, go for the soba...
Once again, ignore the name, and go for the sushi bombs... and actually the cooked menu items are quite good
195 locals recommend
Bozu
296 Grand StOnce again, ignore the name, and go for the sushi bombs... and actually the cooked menu items are quite good
Seriously bitching sausages and german beers. Must-go. Might be packed. Sit at bar.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StSeriously bitching sausages and german beers. Must-go. Might be packed. Sit at bar.
Oasis
168 Bedford AveGreat cheap falafel, shwarma, chicken shishkebob, quick service!
Drinks & Nightlife
80s themed hipster headquarters, the drinks are awesome, the food is overpriced but pretty good
30 locals recommend
Randolph Beer WBURG
104 S 4th St80s themed hipster headquarters, the drinks are awesome, the food is overpriced but pretty good
South 4th Bar & Cafe
90 S 4th StThis is where you go when you're running out of money
Arts & Culture
Best nightclub in the city, best soundsystem, best lineup, bike or walk there
101 locals recommend
Verboten
54 North 11th StreetBest nightclub in the city, best soundsystem, best lineup, bike or walk there
You go to Verboten before or after here - from the Cielo team. Very well serviced and good door policy, but sometimes too many dudes. Gets the DJs that Verboten doesn't or can't.
399 locals recommend
Output
74 Wythe AveYou go to Verboten before or after here - from the Cielo team. Very well serviced and good door policy, but sometimes too many dudes. Gets the DJs that Verboten doesn't or can't.
Maybe you're not here to see a movie, but they're only $8 on Tuesday and Thursdays, and you have the added bonus of hipster snickers from the audience!
468 locals recommend
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StMaybe you're not here to see a movie, but they're only $8 on Tuesday and Thursdays, and you have the added bonus of hipster snickers from the audience!
Full menu while you watch new and classic movies! It's a date thing, when you want to include dinner and STILL not have to talk to her
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveFull menu while you watch new and classic movies! It's a date thing, when you want to include dinner and STILL not have to talk to her
Sightseeing
Takes 12 minutes to cross the bridge. If you can't hit 45mph on the way down, consider yourself a pussy! This is how you go to Katz's and burn off the Pastrami
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathTakes 12 minutes to cross the bridge. If you can't hit 45mph on the way down, consider yourself a pussy! This is how you go to Katz's and burn off the Pastrami
Hipster-viewing, free wi-fi, ferry access, good view of Manhattan (best is still DUMBO), Sundays shmorgasbord... definitely go on the weekend as soon as it's warm enough
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveHipster-viewing, free wi-fi, ferry access, good view of Manhattan (best is still DUMBO), Sundays shmorgasbord... definitely go on the weekend as soon as it's warm enough