Anna's Brooklyn Guide
Food Scene
Henry's End
72 Henry StThey have an excellent gaming menu, a great wind and bourbon list.
Almondine Bakery
85 Water StBest almond croissant in NY.
Iron Chef House
92 Clark StThe fish is always fresh there. I love their valentine rolls.
Cubana Café
80 6th AvenueGreat authentic cuban food.
This is a great place to find all kinds of imported foods and hard to find cooking ingredients. I love their olive oil selection and the garlic stuffed olives. They have a huge cheese selection.
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Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveThis is a great place to find all kinds of imported foods and hard to find cooking ingredients. I love their olive oil selection and the garlic stuffed olives. They have a huge cheese selection.
Korean American style food.
The best dumpling I have had in a long time. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-good-fork-brooklyn
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The Good Fork
391 Van Brunt StKorean American style food.
The best dumpling I have had in a long time. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-good-fork-brooklyn
Authentic Middle Eastern, always affordable. Mint tea and lamb pita are delish. The service can be slow though, so if you are in a hurry, pick a different place.
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Bedouin Tent
405 Atlantic AveAuthentic Middle Eastern, always affordable. Mint tea and lamb pita are delish. The service can be slow though, so if you are in a hurry, pick a different place.
Best Brunch in Brooklyn. You must try the pecan pie french toast and cheddar waffle.
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Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StBest Brunch in Brooklyn. You must try the pecan pie french toast and cheddar waffle.
Juliana's
19 Old Fulton StSome of the best brick oven pizza New York has to offer.
A must try if you are into sweets or savory baked goods! The chef is amazing.
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Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StA must try if you are into sweets or savory baked goods! The chef is amazing.
Atrium DUMBO
15 Main StTom’s
782 Washington AveThis is an old school dinner with a great selection of breakfast food.
We love their thick crust pizza! (Yeah, I know New York is known for it's thin crust pizza, but this is exceptional.) And not many people know about this place, so it is rarely crowded.
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Ignazio's
4 Water StWe love their thick crust pizza! (Yeah, I know New York is known for it's thin crust pizza, but this is exceptional.) And not many people know about this place, so it is rarely crowded.
Archway Cafe
57B Pearl StGreat coffee, and pastries.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StSuper yummy food and they deliver!
Kimchi Grill
478 Smith StreetTiny little place, great Korean tacos.
Street food at it's finest. Authentic South Indian Dosas. Very budget friendly. Great for relaxing in the park during the summer months. Say hello to Kumar. He is the one man show behind this amazing food.
NY Dosas
Street food at it's finest. Authentic South Indian Dosas. Very budget friendly. Great for relaxing in the park during the summer months. Say hello to Kumar. He is the one man show behind this amazing food.
Wonder food and staff, authentic Vietnamese Food. This is our go to place for meeting friends on the weekend.
Em Vietnamese Bistro
Wonder food and staff, authentic Vietnamese Food. This is our go to place for meeting friends on the weekend.
Time Out Market New York
55 Water StLots of delicious choices and a rooftop bar!
Beautiful night views of the city. Sit outside for a romantic dinner and drinks. Outdoor heaters.
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Cecconi's Dumbo
55 Water StBeautiful night views of the city. Sit outside for a romantic dinner and drinks. Outdoor heaters.
Jacob’s Pickles
Wonderful sandwiches!
Westville
81 Washington StAmerican cuisine, delicious, though service can be slow even on weekdays.
BKLYNWild
Delicious vegetarian restaurant, very fresh. Part of the Time Out Market.
Drinks & Nightlife
The atmosphere is lively and cheerful. They make a great pork chop dinner.
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Superfine
126 Front StThe atmosphere is lively and cheerful. They make a great pork chop dinner.
I love this little dive bar. It features vintage furnishing and bocce ball. http://www.floydny.com/
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Floyd, NY
131 Atlantic AveI love this little dive bar. It features vintage furnishing and bocce ball. http://www.floydny.com/
This is a nice mellow wine bar, perfect to unwind. It is also great to meet friends here, easy to talk.
Olympia Wine Bar
54 Jay StThis is a nice mellow wine bar, perfect to unwind. It is also great to meet friends here, easy to talk.
Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson AveNice little local spot, great New York eclectic atmosphere.
68 Jay Street Bar
68 Jay StreetNice little neighborhood bar.
Gair bar in DUMBO, it's so new it didn't even show up when I tried to add it. Gorgeous ambiance.
43 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Bandaríkin
Gair bar in DUMBO, it's so new it didn't even show up when I tried to add it. Gorgeous ambiance.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceI nice place to sit and people watch.
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe aerial view of New York is fantastic.
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl StIf you're a history buff, this is a great place to explore.
I love walking over this bridge or even riding a citi bike on the bike path side. Be sure to bring your headphone though. It is very loud due to the subway trains running on it.
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Manhattan brú
Manhattan BridgeI love walking over this bridge or even riding a citi bike on the bike path side. Be sure to bring your headphone though. It is very loud due to the subway trains running on it.
Shopping
I like this store for it's great cheap fashion finds. It is the perfect place to grab a little something if you find you didn't pack everything you need.
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Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveI like this store for it's great cheap fashion finds. It is the perfect place to grab a little something if you find you didn't pack everything you need.
This is another little thrift shop I like to visit. I often find cheap current and vintage fashions here. And on occasion I find some nice vintage mugs too.
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Housing Works Thrift Shop
245 West 10th StreetThis is another little thrift shop I like to visit. I often find cheap current and vintage fashions here. And on occasion I find some nice vintage mugs too.
This store is perfect for finding unique local made gifts. Everything from baby clothing hand crafted soaps. I always pick up a few ornaments around the holidays.
137 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn Women's Exchange Inc
137 Pierrepont StThis store is perfect for finding unique local made gifts. Everything from baby clothing hand crafted soaps. I always pick up a few ornaments around the holidays.
137 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
One of my favorite vintage thrift stores. They have a huge selection and the staff is very nice. And there are dressing rooms, so you know if the item will fit before you buy it.
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Urban Jungle
118 Knickerbocker AveOne of my favorite vintage thrift stores. They have a huge selection and the staff is very nice. And there are dressing rooms, so you know if the item will fit before you buy it.
The LES has lots for cute little shops emerging lesser known designers, art galleries, and great places to eat.
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Lower East Side
175 Eldridge StThe LES has lots for cute little shops emerging lesser known designers, art galleries, and great places to eat.
Small, but reliable drugstore. They have basics and more european style items.
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City Chemist
335 Graham AveSmall, but reliable drugstore. They have basics and more european style items.
This is one of the craft and vintage markets here in the city. The newest one is in Soho: 568 Broadway.
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Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StThis is one of the craft and vintage markets here in the city. The newest one is in Soho: 568 Broadway.
Essentials
This is the best key lime pie I have ever had and I have had a lot of key lime pie.
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Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies
185 Van Dyke StThis is the best key lime pie I have ever had and I have had a lot of key lime pie.
Great handmade bagels, opens early at 6 am. It is a grab and go place, no seating.
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La Bagel Delight at Dumbo
104 Front StGreat handmade bagels, opens early at 6 am. It is a grab and go place, no seating.
Peas & Pickles
55 Washington StHuge deli, lots drink and of snack options. Open 24/7
Bridge Fresh
68 Jay StLarge Deli, lots of drink, sandwich, lunch, and snack options.
Huge grocery store, great selection of organic and conventional foods.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StHuge grocery store, great selection of organic and conventional foods.
Gristedes
3 Sheridan SquareLarge grocery store, mostly conventional foods, very little organic.
If you are staying for a longer trip and want to pick up some groceries. Perelandra Natural Food has better prices than Foragers, the local market, but is a longer walk. #Groceries
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Perelandra Natural Food Center
175 Remsen StIf you are staying for a longer trip and want to pick up some groceries. Perelandra Natural Food has better prices than Foragers, the local market, but is a longer walk. #Groceries
Wegmans
Parks & Nature
This is the perfect place for a picnic. I love to watch the ships go by and has one of the best city views.
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Governors Island
This is the perfect place for a picnic. I love to watch the ships go by and has one of the best city views.
Amazing Bonsai collection and beautiful during the blooming months for the Cherry festival, magnolias, wisteria, and rose garden.
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Botanica Garden Center
545 Atlantic AveAmazing Bonsai collection and beautiful during the blooming months for the Cherry festival, magnolias, wisteria, and rose garden.
Pretty spot with the best skyline views in New York. Best at night.
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Jane's Hringekja
Dock StreetPretty spot with the best skyline views in New York. Best at night.
Breathtaking views at night and during the day. A prime place for birdwatchers.
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1
Breathtaking views at night and during the day. A prime place for birdwatchers.
Getting Around
York Street
York StreetThe F train entrance is on the corner of York St. and Jay St.
High Street - Brooklyn Bridge Station
A/C trains