Jo-Ann’s guidebook
Food scene
There are SOOO many food choices within walking distance that you can eat a different variety of food every day of the week. ;)
The world comes to you in Park Slope (& NY in general).
Both the restaurant and Wine Bar are across the street, steps away from the apartment. Consistently having best ratings in NY
205 locals recommend
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveBoth the restaurant and Wine Bar are across the street, steps away from the apartment. Consistently having best ratings in NY
Scottadito Osteria Toscana
788A Union StItalian w/ organic dishes
the only all Vegan restaurant, but many other places have veggie selections and options.
28 locals recommend
The VSPOT
156 5th Avethe only all Vegan restaurant, but many other places have veggie selections and options.
Seed
242 5th AveMediterranean / Turkish
Song
295 5th AveThai
Miti Miti
138 5th AveMexican
La Villa Pizzeria
261 5th AveItalian, with brick oven pizza
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StAuthentic old world Italian pastries and cookies.
and Italian ices in summer. The best!
8 locals recommend
Court Pastry Shop
298 Court StAuthentic old world Italian pastries and cookies.
and Italian ices in summer. The best!
Italian Gelati - they even have vegan options made with almond milk
31 locals recommend
L'Albero Dei Gelati
341 5th AveItalian Gelati - they even have vegan options made with almond milk
This is in the W. Village in NYC but it's one of my favorite restaurants.
8 locals recommend
Quantum Leap
226 Thompson StThis is in the W. Village in NYC but it's one of my favorite restaurants.
Park Slope Spot In The Running For Eater's Restaurant Of The Year
The neighborhood's newest Korean hotspot has landed in the finals for the city's best restaurant of 2019, according to Eater.
https://patch.com/new-york/parkslope/park-slope-spot-running-eaters-restaurant-year
19 locals recommend
Haenyeo
239 5th AvePark Slope Spot In The Running For Eater's Restaurant Of The Year
The neighborhood's newest Korean hotspot has landed in the finals for the city's best restaurant of 2019, according to Eater.
https://patch.com/new-york/parkslope/park-slope-spot-running-eaters-restaurant-year
Milk Bar
620 Vanderbilt Avehttps://www.milkbarbrooklyn.com/
You can not visit Brooklyn without having a slice or 3 of NY pizza, and Lucali has been in the top 3 Best nationally on everyone's list & #1 in Bklyn. 575 Henry Street in Carroll Gardens, 1.6 mi from the apt., you can then walk it off and see the sights.
If in Little Italy NYC, Lombardi's Pizza is worth visiting too, as it was America's first Pizzeria, since 1905. (4.4 mi)
https://patch.com/us/across-america/here-are-best-pizza-places-america
168 locals recommend
Lucali
575 Henry StYou can not visit Brooklyn without having a slice or 3 of NY pizza, and Lucali has been in the top 3 Best nationally on everyone's list & #1 in Bklyn. 575 Henry Street in Carroll Gardens, 1.6 mi from the apt., you can then walk it off and see the sights.
If in Little Italy NYC, Lombardi's Pizza is worth visiting too, as it was America's first Pizzeria, since 1905. (4.4 mi)
https://patch.com/us/across-america/here-are-best-pizza-places-america
A favorite breakfast eatery for locals and world travelers alike. Again, when in NY you just have to have (at least one) an authentic hand rolled NY bagel, made fresh on a daily basis from here. (5 short blocks away)
https://www.bagelworldparkslope.com/
Bagel World Park Slope
339 5th AvenueA favorite breakfast eatery for locals and world travelers alike. Again, when in NY you just have to have (at least one) an authentic hand rolled NY bagel, made fresh on a daily basis from here. (5 short blocks away)
https://www.bagelworldparkslope.com/
around the neighborhood
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Avefor concerts, sports, special events
Beautiful and Historic building, with changing exhibits and events.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyBeautiful and Historic building, with changing exhibits and events.
Beautiful day trip, check their calendar for latest info.
Very good cafe there too.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBeautiful day trip, check their calendar for latest info.
Very good cafe there too.
Prospect Park opened in 1867, and contained within its 526 acres are a zoo, the first urban-area Audubon Center in the nation, an ice rink, a band shell, a carousel, and dozens of athletic and recreational facilities.
There is also Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket every Saturday 8-4 year round.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Prospect Park opened in 1867, and contained within its 526 acres are a zoo, the first urban-area Audubon Center in the nation, an ice rink, a band shell, a carousel, and dozens of athletic and recreational facilities.
There is also Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket every Saturday 8-4 year round.
Sightseeing
If you feel adventurous take a walk over the world famous Brooklyn Bridge.
Dumbo
great views, stores, and restaurants- under the Manhattan Bridge
The Promenade is a beautiful place to walk along, across from Manhattan with amazing views.
126 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights
The Promenade is a beautiful place to walk along, across from Manhattan with amazing views.
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
SoHo
There are many boat tours around Manhattan on the Hudson River, including Architectural tours. Well worth it.
11 locals recommend
Classic Harbor Line
62 Chelsea PiersThere are many boat tours around Manhattan on the Hudson River, including Architectural tours. Well worth it.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Subways are the fastest and cheapest way to get around.
the 'R' train is the closest local stop, with express trains into Manhattan 1 stop away at Atlantic Avenue.
Ways to save
Check for days when museums and other places are free.
NY has so much to see and do, it's best to check on line before you come, so you have somewhat of a plan.
What to pack
Definitely have comfortable shoes, this is a walking city.
Even just walking the streets to see the architecture is an event in itself.