Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Peaches has earned raves for its contemporary Southern cooking, especially during brunch. Typical offerings include grits with shrimp or catfish and sides like collard greens.
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Peaches
393 Lewis AvePeaches has earned raves for its contemporary Southern cooking, especially during brunch. Typical offerings include grits with shrimp or catfish and sides like collard greens.
Peaches sister restaurant has legions of fans drawn to its Nashville-style hot fried chicken Not for the faint of heart or timid of palate, as this version includes ghost chili (crazy hot)
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Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AvePeaches sister restaurant has legions of fans drawn to its Nashville-style hot fried chicken Not for the faint of heart or timid of palate, as this version includes ghost chili (crazy hot)
Recommended for Desert: Mama's 7UP Florida Cake and Sweet Savannah Pineapple Coconut Cake, made from recipes passed down through church and family & Classic Red Velvet is a must!
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Doc's
214 Bainbridge StRecommended for Desert: Mama's 7UP Florida Cake and Sweet Savannah Pineapple Coconut Cake, made from recipes passed down through church and family & Classic Red Velvet is a must!
Makes another kind of soul food, in the form of thick-as-your-forearm sandwiches with thinly sliced, incredibly tender pastrami, corned beef or brisket.
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David's Brisket House
533 Nostrand Ave.Makes another kind of soul food, in the form of thick-as-your-forearm sandwiches with thinly sliced, incredibly tender pastrami, corned beef or brisket.
check this slow-food-focused bakery’s online "breadule" to see whats available on the day of your visit, or simply belly up for a slightly spicy, slightly sweet pecan-chai-caramel-chili sticky bun
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SCRATCHbread
1069 Bedford Avenuecheck this slow-food-focused bakery’s online "breadule" to see whats available on the day of your visit, or simply belly up for a slightly spicy, slightly sweet pecan-chai-caramel-chili sticky bun
Every bite of every doughnut combines some of the most unique and unexpected flavor includes doughnuts in such gourmet flavors as orange cardamom, lemon poppy, and cheesecake and graham cracker
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Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueEvery bite of every doughnut combines some of the most unique and unexpected flavor includes doughnuts in such gourmet flavors as orange cardamom, lemon poppy, and cheesecake and graham cracker
Claims to be the only bakery in town focused on the kolach, a specialty pastry from Central Europe by way of Texas that features a variety of fillings surrounded by puffy dough. Grab some coffee here!
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Brooklyn Kolache Co.
520 Dekalb AveClaims to be the only bakery in town focused on the kolach, a specialty pastry from Central Europe by way of Texas that features a variety of fillings surrounded by puffy dough. Grab some coffee here!
Hand made pizza, panini and pasta, made with fresh ingredients and lots of love. The whitewashed, sunlit dining room encourages lingering, so feel free to kick back with a half liter of the house red.
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveHand made pizza, panini and pasta, made with fresh ingredients and lots of love. The whitewashed, sunlit dining room encourages lingering, so feel free to kick back with a half liter of the house red.
Hipster scene w/ cuisines & styles from around the world, the menu includes the FoieGras Doughnut, exactly what it sounds like, and Nippon Nachos with cheddar, gouda and masago sour cream
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Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveHipster scene w/ cuisines & styles from around the world, the menu includes the FoieGras Doughnut, exactly what it sounds like, and Nippon Nachos with cheddar, gouda and masago sour cream
Chez Alex
72 Ralph AveAmazing bakery & coffee always! Try their puddings & breakfast options
live music, DJ, QUALITY Barbecue, 40-plus beers on tap and roughly 200 ryes, whiskeys and bourbons. Known for Best Ribs in Brooklyn & amazing mac n cheese. Huge Space
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Beast of Bourbon
710 Myrtle Avenuelive music, DJ, QUALITY Barbecue, 40-plus beers on tap and roughly 200 ryes, whiskeys and bourbons. Known for Best Ribs in Brooklyn & amazing mac n cheese. Huge Space
Serves street food from Trinidad and Tobago two fried slices of squishy bread btw goes curried chickpea stew along with peas, potatoes, carrots, coconut, tamarind chutney &/or pepper sauce Go Early!
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A&A Bake Doubles and Roti
1337 Fulton StServes street food from Trinidad and Tobago two fried slices of squishy bread btw goes curried chickpea stew along with peas, potatoes, carrots, coconut, tamarind chutney &/or pepper sauce Go Early!
long lines of customers queue for bake and shark a sandwich made from fried bread and bits of shark meat Don't worry if you don't go for shark your bake w/ saltfish or veggies like pumpkin or okra
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Ali's Trinidad Roti Shop
1267 Fulton Stlong lines of customers queue for bake and shark a sandwich made from fried bread and bits of shark meat Don't worry if you don't go for shark your bake w/ saltfish or veggies like pumpkin or okra
Great Coffee & Pastries Warm Kid friendly environment- literally up the street
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Georges-Andre Vintage Cafe
558 Halsey StGreat Coffee & Pastries Warm Kid friendly environment- literally up the street
New American standards including mustard-seed-crusted tuna, steak au poivre and blackened lamb sirloin. The vibe at Henry's End is refreshingly low-key, and the place attracts a laid-back crowd
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Henry's End
72 Henry StNew American standards including mustard-seed-crusted tuna, steak au poivre and blackened lamb sirloin. The vibe at Henry's End is refreshingly low-key, and the place attracts a laid-back crowd
2 Slices & Drink for $5 Amazing Deal but waaay more Amazing Pizza !!
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Daddy Greens Pizza
1552 Fulton St2 Slices & Drink for $5 Amazing Deal but waaay more Amazing Pizza !!
bargain $27 prix-fixe dinner featuring dishes like farro fricassee with house-cured bacon, goat cheese and cauliflower.
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Maison May Dekalb
246 Dekalb Ave bargain $27 prix-fixe dinner featuring dishes like farro fricassee with house-cured bacon, goat cheese and cauliflower.
locals drop in for post-work cocktails and maple-laced bacon-wrapped dates.
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The General Greene
229 Dekalb Avenuelocals drop in for post-work cocktails and maple-laced bacon-wrapped dates.
Daily rotating menus at Roman's are scrawled on graph paper and might include hearty short rib–and–marrow–filled agnolotti or linguine with pistachio and almond pesto.
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Roman's
243 Dekalb AveDaily rotating menus at Roman's are scrawled on graph paper and might include hearty short rib–and–marrow–filled agnolotti or linguine with pistachio and almond pesto.
Cuban restaurant with a lively out door beer garden featuring various events, like movies & DJs
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Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StCuban restaurant with a lively out door beer garden featuring various events, like movies & DJs
Zabka Coffee
492 Nostrand AvenueSuper Cute & Awesome owner who serves the best beverages in Brooklyn
A health food cafe with an organic juice bar; gourmet espresso bar; bakery that offers fresh and uncommon pastries and a great selection of other food items.
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Natural Blend Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar
243 Malcolm X BlvdA health food cafe with an organic juice bar; gourmet espresso bar; bakery that offers fresh and uncommon pastries and a great selection of other food items.
Casual morning-to-night cafe offering Haitian dishes & sandwiches, plus breakfast items & groceries.
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Grandchamps
197 Patchen AveCasual morning-to-night cafe offering Haitian dishes & sandwiches, plus breakfast items & groceries.
Quaint coffeehouse offering standard espresso drinks in a rustic, brick-walled space.
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Kava Shteeble
94 Ralph AvenueQuaint coffeehouse offering standard espresso drinks in a rustic, brick-walled space.
Toad Style
93 Ralph AveBest Vegan takeout in Brooklyn !
Awesome Mexican restaurant with great tacos and platters among other things !
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Oaxaca Tacos
478 Halsey StAwesome Mexican restaurant with great tacos and platters among other things !
Mr. Kiwi's
957 BroadwayFreshest juice blends in the neighborhood !
Amazing French restaurant that makes great brunch, dinner and the best hands down DESSERT !!!
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L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdAmazing French restaurant that makes great brunch, dinner and the best hands down DESSERT !!!
Manny's
212 Patchen AveGreat brunch and dinner spot with a cute outdoor garden.
The Trade Union Cafe
346 Malcolm X BoulevardEspresso Bar and Diner
Sightseeing
A massive Romanesque Revival structure designed by James Naughton and also finished in 1892, remains as imposing today as when Isaac Asimov, Max Roach and Norman Mailer walked its hallowed halls.
Boys' High School
832 Marcy AveA massive Romanesque Revival structure designed by James Naughton and also finished in 1892, remains as imposing today as when Isaac Asimov, Max Roach and Norman Mailer walked its hallowed halls.
Movies, Yoga, Circus Acts, Dance classes, or even a picnic over looking the amazing Manhattan skyline- Find out whats going on here this week You don't want to miss it!
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StMovies, Yoga, Circus Acts, Dance classes, or even a picnic over looking the amazing Manhattan skyline- Find out whats going on here this week You don't want to miss it!
It's all about the view, of course: a panoramic take on the Lower Manhattan skyline, with Brooklyn's newly developed piers in the foreground after go to Columbia Heights to ogle @ the mansions
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceIt's all about the view, of course: a panoramic take on the Lower Manhattan skyline, with Brooklyn's newly developed piers in the foreground after go to Columbia Heights to ogle @ the mansions
For enthusiasts of old-time NYC or of the fascinating complexities of any urban infrastructure its an essential experience w/ interactive display of buses and trolleys from 18th-21st centuries
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New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StFor enthusiasts of old-time NYC or of the fascinating complexities of any urban infrastructure its an essential experience w/ interactive display of buses and trolleys from 18th-21st centuries
The St. George is no longer a hotel it's now partly a college dormitory w. a rich history scenes form Godfather shot here & Leonard Bernstein once conducted a recording of the NY Philharmonic here
St George Hotel
100 Henry StThe St. George is no longer a hotel it's now partly a college dormitory w. a rich history scenes form Godfather shot here & Leonard Bernstein once conducted a recording of the NY Philharmonic here
Truman Capote lived here while he wrote his paean to the neighborhood, the essay "A House on the Heights."
70 Willow St
70 Willow StreetTruman Capote lived here while he wrote his paean to the neighborhood, the essay "A House on the Heights."
142 Columbia Heights
142 Columbia HeightsThis is where Norman Mailer lived for decades
Legendary abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher was the first pastor of this Congregational church, founded in 1847, and it's likely that the building was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
75 Hicks St
75 Hicks StreetLegendary abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher was the first pastor of this Congregational church, founded in 1847, and it's likely that the building was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Santander Bank
Very Cool Free Sculpture Garden!
showing artists such as Danny Simmons, Chester Higgins Jr. and Dread Scott, as well as exhibitions engaging contemporary issues, from police brutality to gentrification to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti
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Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts
80 Hanson Plshowing artists such as Danny Simmons, Chester Higgins Jr. and Dread Scott, as well as exhibitions engaging contemporary issues, from police brutality to gentrification to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeDrinks & Nightlife
Low-key Real Bar operated for decades as a private social club in the basement of a townhouse. It's no longer a who-you-know place, but it remains as unpretentious as ever.
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Tiptop Bar & Grill
432 Franklin AveLow-key Real Bar operated for decades as a private social club in the basement of a townhouse. It's no longer a who-you-know place, but it remains as unpretentious as ever.
Classic Hipster atmosphere w/ cool vintage furniture, great young crowd, cool events on weekends, great DJs, good drink prices, open garden- what more do you want?
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Project Parlor
742 Myrtle AveClassic Hipster atmosphere w/ cool vintage furniture, great young crowd, cool events on weekends, great DJs, good drink prices, open garden- what more do you want?
Chill bar to hear DJs spinning actual records most nights of the week Check out their events here https://www.facebook.com/dorisbedstuy
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Doris
1088 Fulton StChill bar to hear DJs spinning actual records most nights of the week Check out their events here https://www.facebook.com/dorisbedstuy
Owned by two brothers, who wanted their bar to have a yesteryear feel. Dark, cozy, filled with cool people Drinks are made with care and you can buy a slice of cake (if you get there early enough.)
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Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveOwned by two brothers, who wanted their bar to have a yesteryear feel. Dark, cozy, filled with cool people Drinks are made with care and you can buy a slice of cake (if you get there early enough.)
Like most bars this one plays music; unlike a lot of bars, this one encourages, you to get up and dance If something comes on that you're not into, you can escape to the outdoor patio space
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One Last Shag
348 Franklin AvenueLike most bars this one plays music; unlike a lot of bars, this one encourages, you to get up and dance If something comes on that you're not into, you can escape to the outdoor patio space
Themed DJ nights, and a performance space, which has welcomed burlesque stars and virtuoso banjo players alike It's loud, it's grimy as hell it's cheap it's way cooler than a place should be
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Lone Wolf
1089 BroadwayThemed DJ nights, and a performance space, which has welcomed burlesque stars and virtuoso banjo players alike It's loud, it's grimy as hell it's cheap it's way cooler than a place should be
On Friday & Saturday nights this 18th cent. B&B opens its parlor to all for an evening of jazz Make sure to stay for the post-performance fish fry the proceeds from which are donated to the musicians
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Sankofa Aban Bed & Breakfast
107 Macon StOn Friday & Saturday nights this 18th cent. B&B opens its parlor to all for an evening of jazz Make sure to stay for the post-performance fish fry the proceeds from which are donated to the musicians
Offers plenty of opportunity to imbibe, along with art shows and concerts by local musicians
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Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveOffers plenty of opportunity to imbibe, along with art shows and concerts by local musicians
Pouring draft microbrews, this pub with a reclaimed wood decor hosts DJs from Wednesday to Saturday.
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Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AvePouring draft microbrews, this pub with a reclaimed wood decor hosts DJs from Wednesday to Saturday.
Bed-Vyne Cocktail
305 Halsey StGreat Happy Hour, Outdoor Area, Cool decor DJs most weekends
Low-key neighborhood joint serving wine, beer & bar snacks also features patio seating.
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Therapy Wine Bar Re-opening Late Spring 2018 @
Low-key neighborhood joint serving wine, beer & bar snacks also features patio seating.
WE LOVE THIS PLACE! The vibe is too chill, from the dogs chill'n there to the fact you can order grubhub to your bar seat. Get the Gold Rush drink, truly tastes like liquid honey of the gods
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300 Malcolm X Blvd
300 Malcolm X BoulevardWE LOVE THIS PLACE! The vibe is too chill, from the dogs chill'n there to the fact you can order grubhub to your bar seat. Get the Gold Rush drink, truly tastes like liquid honey of the gods
Docked beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, Bargemusic is a floating chamber-music venue, an old coffee barge converted into a homey den with a thrilling view of the Manhattan skyline
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Bargemusic
Brooklyn BridgeDocked beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, Bargemusic is a floating chamber-music venue, an old coffee barge converted into a homey den with a thrilling view of the Manhattan skyline
This is a bar, but honestly the food is freakin amazing! Go here to enjoy live music and cool atmosphere or order in and bum on our couch. Nael loves the Bizzare Burger!
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12 Jefferson St
12 Jefferson StreetThis is a bar, but honestly the food is freakin amazing! Go here to enjoy live music and cool atmosphere or order in and bum on our couch. Nael loves the Bizzare Burger!
Art-filled restaurant & bar with American eats, weekend brunch & a patio,
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Gallery Bar
1056 BroadwayArt-filled restaurant & bar with American eats, weekend brunch & a patio,
Arts & Culture
Brought Off-Broadway to Bed-Stuy, with a focus on work by African-Americans. The theater produces its own seasons and strives to keep prices reasonable!
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Billie Holiday Theatre
1368 Fulton StBrought Off-Broadway to Bed-Stuy, with a focus on work by African-Americans. The theater produces its own seasons and strives to keep prices reasonable!
1st museum made for kids 30,000 cultural objects and natural-history specimens w/ an emphasis on interactivity and hands-on learning Theres even a Baby Hub with vibrantly colored and padded structures
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave1st museum made for kids 30,000 cultural objects and natural-history specimens w/ an emphasis on interactivity and hands-on learning Theres even a Baby Hub with vibrantly colored and padded structures
This boutique holds periodic art displays (with the pieces for sale) and vends wine, especially organic and sustainable potables
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Breukelen Cellars
This boutique holds periodic art displays (with the pieces for sale) and vends wine, especially organic and sustainable potables
Realist Brooklyn Art Gallery you'll find. Check out their schedule for some free wine and weird art http://www.the-living-gallery.com/Future-Events---Exhibitions.html
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The Living Gallery
1094 BroadwayRealist Brooklyn Art Gallery you'll find. Check out their schedule for some free wine and weird art http://www.the-living-gallery.com/Future-Events---Exhibitions.html
Stop by for some awesome performance art, Donation Based, OPEN BAR
Visit site for performance schedule http://www.grace-exhibition-space.com/upcoming.php
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840 Broadway
840 BroadwayStop by for some awesome performance art, Donation Based, OPEN BAR
Visit site for performance schedule http://www.grace-exhibition-space.com/upcoming.php
2nd largest in NYC collection includes Egyptian antiquities spanning over 3k years Rothko Hopper Rockwell Homer Degas O'Keeffe & Weber has a Sculpture Garden w/ architecture elements from NYC
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy2nd largest in NYC collection includes Egyptian antiquities spanning over 3k years Rothko Hopper Rockwell Homer Degas O'Keeffe & Weber has a Sculpture Garden w/ architecture elements from NYC
Revival of a historic 1904 venue showcasing avant-garde theater performances in a classical space. Ft. Theater, Dance, Movies, Performance Art, Music, Opera, Phys. Theater, Kids shows, Comedy, & MORE
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BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StRevival of a historic 1904 venue showcasing avant-garde theater performances in a classical space. Ft. Theater, Dance, Movies, Performance Art, Music, Opera, Phys. Theater, Kids shows, Comedy, & MORE
Parks & Nature
The duo behind Central Park designed this park which includes ball fields, a rec center with computers and art rooms and an amphitheater that regularly holds concerts and performances.
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Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveThe duo behind Central Park designed this park which includes ball fields, a rec center with computers and art rooms and an amphitheater that regularly holds concerts and performances.
We take this over central park every weekend Relaxing empty amazing plants gorgeous grounds you can even have a cheap cocktail or beer next to the Lilly pond Can Not Go Wrong
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveWe take this over central park every weekend Relaxing empty amazing plants gorgeous grounds you can even have a cheap cocktail or beer next to the Lilly pond Can Not Go Wrong
Entertainment & Activities
Fun, relaxing park- has out door movie nights and occasional kid friendly events
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Fulton Park
70 Chauncey StFun, relaxing park- has out door movie nights and occasional kid friendly events
Lovely garden, complete with chickens that love to interact with on lookers. Great opportunity for kids to learn about urban gardens!
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Hattie Carthan
363-365 Lafayette AveLovely garden, complete with chickens that love to interact with on lookers. Great opportunity for kids to learn about urban gardens!
Shopping
If you’re looking to collect patterned pillows, score Dutch dining chairs or peruse a range of handcrafted pots and other home accents, this is your store.
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peace & RIOT
401-403 Tompkins AveIf you’re looking to collect patterned pillows, score Dutch dining chairs or peruse a range of handcrafted pots and other home accents, this is your store.
a store run by Khalilah Williams-Webb, stylist to New York Knick Carmelo Anthony On its racks youll find vintage threads for men and women from estate sales thrift stores & indie designers
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Shirley + Alice Vintage & Indie Designer Boutique
434 Marcus Garvey Boulevarda store run by Khalilah Williams-Webb, stylist to New York Knick Carmelo Anthony On its racks youll find vintage threads for men and women from estate sales thrift stores & indie designers
AMAZING thrift store. I literally can not walk out of this place w/o something in hand. Best place to find designer cloths & shoes at basement prices. Ask about Michelle's $5 Chanel bag
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Brandhunters
1083 BroadwayAMAZING thrift store. I literally can not walk out of this place w/o something in hand. Best place to find designer cloths & shoes at basement prices. Ask about Michelle's $5 Chanel bag
Get your shopping done in Gorgeous Brooklyn Heights!! Outdoor complex with 150+ retailers, from chain stores to indie shops, spread over multiple blocks plus a UA movie theater!
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Fulton Mall
Get your shopping done in Gorgeous Brooklyn Heights!! Outdoor complex with 150+ retailers, from chain stores to indie shops, spread over multiple blocks plus a UA movie theater!
One of the most famous shopping experiences in New York. Its selection of some 150 vendors includes jewelry designers, record sellers and vintage furniture dealers From late November-April
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176 Lafayette Ave
176 Lafayette AvenueOne of the most famous shopping experiences in New York. Its selection of some 150 vendors includes jewelry designers, record sellers and vintage furniture dealers From late November-April