Derek's Guidebook

Derek
Derek's Guidebook

Food scene

Enjoy a slice of pizza that’s rated among the best in the nation. One block from rental
34 locals recommend
Luigi's Pizza
686 5th Ave
34 locals recommend
Enjoy a slice of pizza that’s rated among the best in the nation. One block from rental
Back patio with trees/coy pond, good vibes, and excellent section of beer and bar food. Two blocks from rental
64 locals recommend
Sea Witch
703 5th Ave
64 locals recommend
Back patio with trees/coy pond, good vibes, and excellent section of beer and bar food. Two blocks from rental
Excellent cocktails, gorgeous garden in the back. Two blocks from rental
Quarter
676 5th Ave
Excellent cocktails, gorgeous garden in the back. Two blocks from rental
For coffee lovers (Culture Culture coffee) and delicious breakfast/lunch sandwiches and pastries. Three blocks from rental
48 locals recommend
Southside Coffee
654 6th Ave
48 locals recommend
For coffee lovers (Culture Culture coffee) and delicious breakfast/lunch sandwiches and pastries. Three blocks from rental
Storied dive bar - free live music most nights. Four blocks from rental
82 locals recommend
Freddy's Bar
627 5th Ave
82 locals recommend
Storied dive bar - free live music most nights. Four blocks from rental
Great tacos, cool outdoor space. Four blocks from rental
236 locals recommend
Chilo's
323 Franklin Ave
236 locals recommend
Great tacos, cool outdoor space. Four blocks from rental
Large outdoor spot with great beer selection and bar food. Four blocks from rental
89 locals recommend
Greenwood Park
555 7th Ave
89 locals recommend
Large outdoor spot with great beer selection and bar food. Four blocks from rental
Intimate spot with excellent New American food and cocktails. Three blocks from rental.
46 locals recommend
Lot 2
687 6th Ave
46 locals recommend
Intimate spot with excellent New American food and cocktails. Three blocks from rental.
Fresh bagels! Three blocks from rental
42 locals recommend
Baked In Brooklyn
755 5th Ave
42 locals recommend
Fresh bagels! Three blocks from rental

Neighborhoods

(1) On south end of Park Slope. Mix of families and young folks, so quiet but not boring. Solid food and bars, but not the rowdy kind. (2) Centrally located — e.g., ~15 min walk (or quick car, train, or bike ride) Prospect Park, Ft Greene, Red Hook, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Gowanus. Close to Brooklyn’s best parks. (3) Just a 6 min walk to Prospect Ave station for R, N, D trains. Commute to Lower Manhattan in 25 minutes.
South Slope
(1) On south end of Park Slope. Mix of families and young folks, so quiet but not boring. Solid food and bars, but not the rowdy kind. (2) Centrally located — e.g., ~15 min walk (or quick car, train, or bike ride) Prospect Park, Ft Greene, Red Hook, Clinton Hill, Park Slope, Sunset Park, Gowanus. Close to Brooklyn’s best parks. (3) Just a 6 min walk to Prospect Ave station for R, N, D trains. Commute to Lower Manhattan in 25 minutes.

Sightseeing

15 minute walk through Park Slope to the iconic Prospect Park
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
3418 locals recommend
15 minute walk through Park Slope to the iconic Prospect Park
Less than 15 min walk for gorgeous sunsets and arguably best view of NYC
14 locals recommend
Sunset Park
43rd Street
14 locals recommend
Less than 15 min walk for gorgeous sunsets and arguably best view of NYC
Fantastic spot/romantic vibes for a excellent pie and bottle of wine. (Owned by Lucali’a brother!)
51 locals recommend
Giuseppina's Brick Oven Pizza
691 6th Ave
51 locals recommend
Fantastic spot/romantic vibes for a excellent pie and bottle of wine. (Owned by Lucali’a brother!)