Guidebook for Brooklyn

Amanda
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Chic interior, great cocktails, and a truly interesting menu that mixes Brooklyn with American southern cuisine. We recommend all of the starters, especially the cheese curd.
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Char No. 4
196 Smith St
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Chic interior, great cocktails, and a truly interesting menu that mixes Brooklyn with American southern cuisine. We recommend all of the starters, especially the cheese curd.
Great burgers! Try the zucchini fries! The Court Street burger is especially good too.
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Mooburger
240 Court St
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Great burgers! Try the zucchini fries! The Court Street burger is especially good too.
Best street food in the whole city. Paired well with a trip to MoMa :)
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The Halal Guys
307 E 14th St
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Best street food in the whole city. Paired well with a trip to MoMa :)
Down the street from the tourist-y Joe's Shanghai, this place has THE best soup dumplings in town. Be sure to stick to the Shanghai menu options.
Joe's Ginger
25 Pell St
Down the street from the tourist-y Joe's Shanghai, this place has THE best soup dumplings in town. Be sure to stick to the Shanghai menu options.
Excellent coffee and very cute place to hang out and people watch.
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Shake Shack
Madison Avenue
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Excellent coffee and very cute place to hang out and people watch.
Really great Thai place that's also got a hoppin' bar scene in the evening.
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Joya
215 Court St
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Really great Thai place that's also got a hoppin' bar scene in the evening.
Okay, this is an odd suggestion, but it's a quick $3 bus ride from gate 52 at Port Authority. Santouka in the food court has THE BEST RAMEN.
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Mitsuwa Marketplace - New Jersey
595 River Rd
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Okay, this is an odd suggestion, but it's a quick $3 bus ride from gate 52 at Port Authority. Santouka in the food court has THE BEST RAMEN.
Amazing Japanese bar food. The chicken wings are incredible.
Do Dom PA
71 Clinton St
Amazing Japanese bar food. The chicken wings are incredible.
If you find yourself in Chelsea, this is a great place for brunch (get there around noon though so you don't have to wait for a table).
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Trestle on Tenth
242 10th Avenue
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If you find yourself in Chelsea, this is a great place for brunch (get there around noon though so you don't have to wait for a table).
Unassuming yet simply amazing place. Best congee in town.
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noodle village
13 Mott St
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Unassuming yet simply amazing place. Best congee in town.
There are few Italian restaurants I recommend outside of Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, and this is one of them. If you find yourself uptown, this is an excellent spot for dinner.
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Pisticci
125 La Salle St
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There are few Italian restaurants I recommend outside of Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, and this is one of them. If you find yourself uptown, this is an excellent spot for dinner.
A classic new American restaurant with a cozy atmosphere.
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Freemans
Freeman Alley
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A classic new American restaurant with a cozy atmosphere.
Awesome LES beirgarten. All the snacks are great too.
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Loreley Beer Garden
7 Rivington St
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Awesome LES beirgarten. All the snacks are great too.
Brooklyn / Southern cuisine. Great for brunch and cute outdoor seating (you can see our patio from here!)
Van Horn
231 Court St
Brooklyn / Southern cuisine. Great for brunch and cute outdoor seating (you can see our patio from here!)
Right off the High Line, this place is amazing. The menu changes with the season, and it never disappoints. Fresh New York cooking.
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Tipsy Parson
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Right off the High Line, this place is amazing. The menu changes with the season, and it never disappoints. Fresh New York cooking.
Something a bit more upscale, this is my favorite Jean-George restaurant. Inspired by Southeast Asian street-food with a hint of Indian. Definitely make reservations.
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Spice Market
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Something a bit more upscale, this is my favorite Jean-George restaurant. Inspired by Southeast Asian street-food with a hint of Indian. Definitely make reservations.
A West Village classic. Great food at anytime, great drinks, and music downstairs every night.
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The Cornelia Street Cafe
Cornelia Street
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A West Village classic. Great food at anytime, great drinks, and music downstairs every night.
My favorite pizza in NYC. No slices. Get there early for dinner to get a seat.
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John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker St
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My favorite pizza in NYC. No slices. Get there early for dinner to get a seat.
Awesome place for pizza. They grow the ingredients in their backyard. Well worth the trip out to Bushwick.
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Roberta's
261 Moore St
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Awesome place for pizza. They grow the ingredients in their backyard. Well worth the trip out to Bushwick.
Great, cheap dumplings if you need a meal on the go.
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Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge St
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Great, cheap dumplings if you need a meal on the go.
Love this place! Great pho for great prices.
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Pho Grand
277C Grand St
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Love this place! Great pho for great prices.
I've never been inside, but my boyfriend and I have ordered from here when he lived nearby, literally dozens of times (dozens) and simply love it.
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Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine
747 9th Ave
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I've never been inside, but my boyfriend and I have ordered from here when he lived nearby, literally dozens of times (dozens) and simply love it.
Self-serve frozen yogurt is a new American food trend, so be sure to experience it once while you're here.
16 Handles
349 Court Street
Self-serve frozen yogurt is a new American food trend, so be sure to experience it once while you're here.
Best falafel!
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Taïm
45 Spring St
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Best falafel!
If you want some quick Mexican food, this place is great. HUGE portions. Unassuming decor but cheap and delicious!
Original California Taqueria
187 Court St
If you want some quick Mexican food, this place is great. HUGE portions. Unassuming decor but cheap and delicious!
Right next to the park, this little coffee / sandwich shop is a great place to relax, do work, and people watch.
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Ted & Honey
264 Clinton Street
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Right next to the park, this little coffee / sandwich shop is a great place to relax, do work, and people watch.
Canadian Jewish Deli. Awesome pastrami on rye sandwich and incredible poutines (french fries with gravy and cheese curds). Particularly good for brunch!
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Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt St
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Canadian Jewish Deli. Awesome pastrami on rye sandwich and incredible poutines (french fries with gravy and cheese curds). Particularly good for brunch!
Great for brunch. We love the grilled kale salad, the truffle fries, and the french toast!
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Hunter's
213 Smith St
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Great for brunch. We love the grilled kale salad, the truffle fries, and the french toast!
Great, inexpensive brunch spot with amazing pancakes!
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Cafe Luluc
214 Smith St
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Great, inexpensive brunch spot with amazing pancakes!
We love their margaritas, especially for half off during happy hour. Great outdoor seating in the summer too!
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Lobo
218 Court St
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We love their margaritas, especially for half off during happy hour. Great outdoor seating in the summer too!
We love this Cuban cafe for any meal. Great drinks and inexpensive and delicious food. We especially love it for brunch!
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Cubana Café
272 Smith St
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We love this Cuban cafe for any meal. Great drinks and inexpensive and delicious food. We especially love it for brunch!
Amazing dosa and south indian dishes! Get there early or be prepared to wait as this place is very popular.
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Dosa Royale
258 Dekalb Ave
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Amazing dosa and south indian dishes! Get there early or be prepared to wait as this place is very popular.
Wonderful coffee and great place to hang out!
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Cafe Pedlar
210 Court Street
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Wonderful coffee and great place to hang out!
Excellent, authentic Romanian food
Romanian Garden
43-06 43rd Ave
Excellent, authentic Romanian food
Good Russian cuisine if you don't want to make the trek to Brighton Beach.
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Kitchen at Cobble Hill
254 Court St
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Good Russian cuisine if you don't want to make the trek to Brighton Beach.
Beergarten! We love this place for the winter. Great sausage, french fries, and beer selection.
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Black Forest Brooklyn
733 Fulton St
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Beergarten! We love this place for the winter. Great sausage, french fries, and beer selection.
Our favorite ice cream!!
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt Ave
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Our favorite ice cream!!
Favorite lunchtime pizza
Pranzo Pizza & Pasta
44 Water St
Favorite lunchtime pizza
Best take-away Mexican. They grill their chicken to order which makes all the difference.
Buddy's
260 Court St
Best take-away Mexican. They grill their chicken to order which makes all the difference.
Excellent burrito bowls!
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Dos Toros Taqueria
137 4th Ave
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Excellent burrito bowls!
So good! Great variety of meatballs and sides!
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich Ave
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So good! Great variety of meatballs and sides!
Great meatballs!
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich Ave
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Great meatballs!
Authentic, cheap, delicious. Try the catfish tacos.
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Taqueria De Los Muertos
663 Washington Avenue
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Authentic, cheap, delicious. Try the catfish tacos.
GREAT view of Manhattan from their lovely rooftop bar/restaurant.
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Alma
187 Columbia St
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GREAT view of Manhattan from their lovely rooftop bar/restaurant.
Best iced coffee
Kings Coffee
Best iced coffee
Any of the smoked fish bagel sandwiches are amazing. Classic NY Jewish deli.
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Shelsky's of Brooklyn: Appetizing & Delicatessen
141 Court St
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Any of the smoked fish bagel sandwiches are amazing. Classic NY Jewish deli.
great southern food
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Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
366 W 110th St
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great southern food
great greek food
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Kefi
222 W 79th St
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great greek food
really great lunch special
Indigo
283 Columbus Ave
really great lunch special

Sightseeing

Super cute little park, albeit filled with kids. But if you want to experience a little green (or changing leaves!) stop in here.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court St
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Super cute little park, albeit filled with kids. But if you want to experience a little green (or changing leaves!) stop in here.
Take a stroll along the whole length. Great views of downtown.
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Empire Diner
210 10th Ave
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Take a stroll along the whole length. Great views of downtown.
Our favorite community garden
Urban Meadow
39 President St
Our favorite community garden

Essentials

Reminiscent of Whole Foods, with great cheese selection.
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Union Market
240 E Houston St
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Reminiscent of Whole Foods, with great cheese selection.
Just fun to poke around here if you're a cheese-lover.
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Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith St
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Just fun to poke around here if you're a cheese-lover.
If you're looking to cook at all when you stay, you MUST get your meat from here. This is THE BEST butcher in town. Amazing local business.
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Paisanos Butcher Shop
162 Smith St
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If you're looking to cook at all when you stay, you MUST get your meat from here. This is THE BEST butcher in town. Amazing local business.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great outdoor patio seating, good selection of beers, and FREE unlimited popcorn!!
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Fourth Avenue Pub
76 4th Ave
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Great outdoor patio seating, good selection of beers, and FREE unlimited popcorn!!
Cheap beers and burgers, and awesome outdoor seating!
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Gowanus Yacht Club
323 Smith St
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Cheap beers and burgers, and awesome outdoor seating!
This is a great outdoor bar that will give you a feel for the Brooklyn bar scene. They also have an great taco truck!
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Union Pool
484 Union Ave
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This is a great outdoor bar that will give you a feel for the Brooklyn bar scene. They also have an great taco truck!
Hidden through a coffee spot, this is a classic NYC speakeasy. Cocktails are expensive, but if you want to experience good drinks, this is it.
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Bathtub Gin
132 9th Ave
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Hidden through a coffee spot, this is a classic NYC speakeasy. Cocktails are expensive, but if you want to experience good drinks, this is it.
Another secret bar that was my main spot when I lived in the neighborhood. Every single cocktail is simply amazing, and not as expensive as other places.
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Fig. 19
131 Chrystie St
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Another secret bar that was my main spot when I lived in the neighborhood. Every single cocktail is simply amazing, and not as expensive as other places.
Super dive-y, funny shark decorations.
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Spring Lounge
48 Spring St
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Super dive-y, funny shark decorations.
They have bocce ball! Cozy, good bar food, good beer and whiskey.
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Union Hall
702 Union St
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They have bocce ball! Cozy, good bar food, good beer and whiskey.
This is our neighborhood bar! Great happy hour, free popcorn, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere during the week. They also allow dogs! :)
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Angry Wade's
222 Smith St
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This is our neighborhood bar! Great happy hour, free popcorn, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere during the week. They also allow dogs! :)
Their venison chili nachos are the best!
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Waterfront Ale House
155 Atlantic Ave
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Their venison chili nachos are the best!
Our guests love this bar!
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The Owl Farm
297 9th St
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Our guests love this bar!
Great backyard, beer selection, and super popular on the weekends
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Lavender Lake Bar
53 Carroll St
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Great backyard, beer selection, and super popular on the weekends
Great outdoor seating and happy hour!
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Washington Commons
748 Washington Ave
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Great outdoor seating and happy hour!
great beer, cocktails, and hip local scene. try the cheese curds and the trout roe!
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The Long Island Bar
110 Atlantic Ave
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great beer, cocktails, and hip local scene. try the cheese curds and the trout roe!

Everything Else

If you're in need of a pharmacy, this place is quite stocked for a little place and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
Wyckoff's Corner Pharmacy
203 Court Street
If you're in need of a pharmacy, this place is quite stocked for a little place and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
NYC beach :)
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Far Rockaway
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NYC beach :)
Beautiful flowers and plants! :)
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
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Beautiful flowers and plants! :)
Our guests love touring this brewery!
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Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th St
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Our guests love touring this brewery!
Our favorite Brooklyn Beer!
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Sixpoint Brewery
40 Van Dyke St
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Our favorite Brooklyn Beer!
Open in the summer, it's a quick $2 ferry and super fun! Bikes for rent, great food trucks and bars, and maybe even some street performances
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Governors Island
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Open in the summer, it's a quick $2 ferry and super fun! Bikes for rent, great food trucks and bars, and maybe even some street performances
We love this park in the summer!! Check out Shmorgesburg every Saturday to sample the best Brooklyn restaurants.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St
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We love this park in the summer!! Check out Shmorgesburg every Saturday to sample the best Brooklyn restaurants.