Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great for a week night dinner (cheese platter, meatballs, salads, thin crust pizza with wine or a cocktail). Even better for a weekend brunch! Try the breakfast pizza or the Nutella calzone!
522 locals recommend
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveGreat for a week night dinner (cheese platter, meatballs, salads, thin crust pizza with wine or a cocktail). Even better for a weekend brunch! Try the breakfast pizza or the Nutella calzone!
The best brunch and dinner spot! Indoor and outdoor seating and the best service! HAPPY HOUR everyday from 4-8; Half off drinks and appetizers but ONLY if you are seated at the bar). The Israeli breakfast with a side of French toast is amazing. Go to morning cocktail is the Desert Rose.
107 locals recommend
Miriam
79 5th AveThe best brunch and dinner spot! Indoor and outdoor seating and the best service! HAPPY HOUR everyday from 4-8; Half off drinks and appetizers but ONLY if you are seated at the bar). The Israeli breakfast with a side of French toast is amazing. Go to morning cocktail is the Desert Rose.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gold Star Beer Counter
176 Underhill AveFriendly neighborhood beer counter.
Bearded Lady
686A Washington AveQUIRKY COCKTAILS..friendly neighborhood spot.
Sightseeing
Great view of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Art, culture, food and shopping!
118 locals recommend
Jane's Carousel
Dock StreetGreat view of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Art, culture, food and shopping!
Shopping
Beacon's Closet Park Slope
92 5th AveWalk into the main area of the mall from Target and you'll discover Avenue, Burlington Coat Factory, Children's Place, Mandee, Marshalls, Men's Wearhouse, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, and even the newly-installed Japanese fashion store Uniqlo.
For all your shoe needs, DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) and Payless are also both available in Atlantic Center, and if you're in the mood for cosmetics or jewelry, you can shop at Bath & Body Works or the local Carol's Daughter boutique.
155 locals recommend
Atlantic Av-Barclays Center station
Walk into the main area of the mall from Target and you'll discover Avenue, Burlington Coat Factory, Children's Place, Mandee, Marshalls, Men's Wearhouse, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, and even the newly-installed Japanese fashion store Uniqlo.
For all your shoe needs, DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) and Payless are also both available in Atlantic Center, and if you're in the mood for cosmetics or jewelry, you can shop at Bath & Body Works or the local Carol's Daughter boutique.
Essentials
Foodtown of Prospect Heights
632 Vanderbilt AveKey Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StGetting Around
The 2 & 3 trains take you right into Manhattan. It is less than a 7 minute walk from the apartment! I use them everyday. The walk is lovely!
8 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Station
The 2 & 3 trains take you right into Manhattan. It is less than a 7 minute walk from the apartment! I use them everyday. The walk is lovely!
You can catch the Q or B train into Manhattan at 7th Avenue Train Station. It is less than a 7 minute walk from the apartment.
18 locals recommend
7th Avenue
7th AvenueYou can catch the Q or B train into Manhattan at 7th Avenue Train Station. It is less than a 7 minute walk from the apartment.
Parks & Nature
By far the nicest place in Brooklyn. Prospect Park is its centerpiece. What Central Park is to Manhattan, but not quite so as busy.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
By far the nicest place in Brooklyn. Prospect Park is its centerpiece. What Central Park is to Manhattan, but not quite so as busy.