Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveIntimate and Delicious Italian Restaurant
Puerto Viejo
564 Grand AveDelicious dominican/caribbean cuisine
Emily
919 Fulton StExcellent (yet a bit loud) place for dinner and brunch
Konditori
114 Smith StOne of my favourite Coffee Shops in the area.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueChuko
565 Vanderbilt AveDelicious and affordable food!
Belli Osteria
860 Fulton StGreat Italian food, highly recommended
Tilda All Day
930 Fulton StreetExcellent brunch place!
Tygershark
581 Vanderbilt AveMaya Taqueria
637 Vanderbilt AveGreat and affordable Mexican Food
Gen
659 Washington AveVery good Japanese restaurant
Very good and affordable Asian Food. Very good to order-in as well.
19 locals recommend
Inaka Asian Cuisine
597 Vanderbilt AveVery good and affordable Asian Food. Very good to order-in as well.
Fort Greene is a beautiful neighbourhood that is walking distance from the apartment. Worth checking it out.
169 locals recommend
Fort Greene
Fort Greene is a beautiful neighbourhood that is walking distance from the apartment. Worth checking it out.
Arts & Culture
One of the largest indoor arenas in the city which competes with Madison Square Garden. Many concerts and activities take place here
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveOne of the largest indoor arenas in the city which competes with Madison Square Garden. Many concerts and activities take place here
BAM is one the most prestigious performing arts venues in NYC. BAM has a reputation as a leader in presenting "cutting edge" performance and has grown into an urban arts center which focuses on both international arts presentation and local community needs
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM is one the most prestigious performing arts venues in NYC. BAM has a reputation as a leader in presenting "cutting edge" performance and has grown into an urban arts center which focuses on both international arts presentation and local community needs
The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThe Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.
Essentials
Yes Cleaners
472 Court StExcellent convenience store with reasonable prices and a good variety of organic foods, fruits and anything you might need.
66 locals recommend
Mr. Melon
975 Fulton StExcellent convenience store with reasonable prices and a good variety of organic foods, fruits and anything you might need.
Drinks & Nightlife
BERG'N
899 Bergen StVery nice brewery and eatery with a great ambiance.
The Saint Catherine
660 Washington AvenueGreat bar to relax
This is a great joint that offers video games and a great outdoor space. There's oftentimes a DJ on weekend nights, and they also have large TVs if you're looking to watch a sporting event.
437 locals recommend
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlThis is a great joint that offers video games and a great outdoor space. There's oftentimes a DJ on weekend nights, and they also have large TVs if you're looking to watch a sporting event.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park designed by same landscaper/designer who did Central Park and Golden State Park in San Francisco. Beautiful landscapes, safe, and with one of the best botanical gardens in the city.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Beautiful park designed by same landscaper/designer who did Central Park and Golden State Park in San Francisco. Beautiful landscapes, safe, and with one of the best botanical gardens in the city.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveOne of the best Botanic Gardens in the city. Amazing!
Sightseeing
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueEntry to Prospect Park, beautiful area to walk
Getting Around
Use the Washington and Fulton Avenue entrance. Train will take you to Manhattan in ~20 minutes. You can also transfer at the Jay Street Station (across the platform) to the F train which will take you to more places in Manhattan
55 locals recommend
Clinton-Washington Avenues Station
Use the Washington and Fulton Avenue entrance. Train will take you to Manhattan in ~20 minutes. You can also transfer at the Jay Street Station (across the platform) to the F train which will take you to more places in Manhattan
The B/Q train lines offer reliable transportation to Manhattan. A 10 minute walk from the apartment.
172 Park Pl
172 Park PlaceThe B/Q train lines offer reliable transportation to Manhattan. A 10 minute walk from the apartment.