Guidebook for Brooklyn
Arts & Culture
Its not just a local museum, but a very progressive art center! They always had interesting, controversial, surprising exhibitions and would show artists, that other museums wouldn't get involved with. Plus, its right next to the Prospect park and Botanic Garden for a picnic or stroll after art seeing.
**Sometimes they have music nights at the museum (check their web site for events)
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyIts not just a local museum, but a very progressive art center! They always had interesting, controversial, surprising exhibitions and would show artists, that other museums wouldn't get involved with. Plus, its right next to the Prospect park and Botanic Garden for a picnic or stroll after art seeing.
**Sometimes they have music nights at the museum (check their web site for events)
Essentials
Wonderful grocery store, focused on organic, local and fresh produce. They have great selection of greens, fruits and grains by lb. Everything for a healthy meal! Close walk from the apartment
153 locals recommend
Flatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdWonderful grocery store, focused on organic, local and fresh produce. They have great selection of greens, fruits and grains by lb. Everything for a healthy meal! Close walk from the apartment
Food Scene
Farmers market spot, that's worth a visit! Great variety from local farms, flowers, some handmade products and just a lovely Brooklyn buzz. Every Saturday 8 am–4 pm
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueFarmers market spot, that's worth a visit! Great variety from local farms, flowers, some handmade products and just a lovely Brooklyn buzz. Every Saturday 8 am–4 pm
This is my go-to place for a relaxed, inexpensive and delicious meal next to the apartment! Small cozy cafe with Mediterranean / Israeli cuisine. Love it!
123 locals recommend
Mimi's Hummus
1209 Cortelyou RdThis is my go-to place for a relaxed, inexpensive and delicious meal next to the apartment! Small cozy cafe with Mediterranean / Israeli cuisine. Love it!
Modern Italian restaurant. Clean, always lively. Good drinks and delicious dishes. On a pricier side, though good ambiance!
84 locals recommend
Lea
1022 Cortelyou RdModern Italian restaurant. Clean, always lively. Good drinks and delicious dishes. On a pricier side, though good ambiance!
I like this coffeeshop partially for the walk to get there. It takes 2 blocks along peaceful tree-lined streets with victorian houses and then you can enjoy your coffee! Good food. Freelancers friendly. Near Newkirk Subway Station that has Q and express B trains
74 locals recommend
Milk And Honey Cafe
1119 Newkirk AveI like this coffeeshop partially for the walk to get there. It takes 2 blocks along peaceful tree-lined streets with victorian houses and then you can enjoy your coffee! Good food. Freelancers friendly. Near Newkirk Subway Station that has Q and express B trains
Drinks & Nightlife
Local bar with the garden! Its a super chill place to hang out, meet some Brooklynites, relax after a long day or just have a drink & a long talk with friends in the outside garden.
**Cute thing: the bar operates as a flower shop "Stems" during the day, which was even featured in NY Times as among places to visit in Brooklyn!
244 locals recommend
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdLocal bar with the garden! Its a super chill place to hang out, meet some Brooklynites, relax after a long day or just have a drink & a long talk with friends in the outside garden.
**Cute thing: the bar operates as a flower shop "Stems" during the day, which was even featured in NY Times as among places to visit in Brooklyn!
Small music venue with always amazing bands and great variety on genres. The atmosphere was very artistic, inspiring and fun when i've visited the place!
206 locals recommend
Barbès
376 9th StSmall music venue with always amazing bands and great variety on genres. The atmosphere was very artistic, inspiring and fun when i've visited the place!
Bar with live music. Close to the apartment, laid-back and reasonably priced
113 locals recommend
Bar Chord
1008 Cortelyou RdBar with live music. Close to the apartment, laid-back and reasonably priced
Getting Around
Q train that runs to NYC or Coney Island 24 hours, 7 days a week. Quick commute, 25 min to get to Downtown Manhattan.
21 locals recommend
Cortelyou Rd station
Cortelyou RoadQ train that runs to NYC or Coney Island 24 hours, 7 days a week. Quick commute, 25 min to get to Downtown Manhattan.
Entertainment & Activities
Local yoga studio and acupuncture center. It has big windows to let the sunlight in and yoga classes are always pleasant there! Also includes a herbal school/ store with lots of healthy, helpful plants and tinctures for sale
29 locals recommend
Third Root Community Health Center
380 Marlborough RdLocal yoga studio and acupuncture center. It has big windows to let the sunlight in and yoga classes are always pleasant there! Also includes a herbal school/ store with lots of healthy, helpful plants and tinctures for sale