Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Nic manages the restaurant some nights. It has the best outdoor seating right in the heart of the neighborhood and great oyster specials - especially during happy hour. I always get the Mahi club and a painkiller.
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Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff AveNic manages the restaurant some nights. It has the best outdoor seating right in the heart of the neighborhood and great oyster specials - especially during happy hour. I always get the Mahi club and a painkiller.
Cool servers, great food and coffee. It has an amazing interior space and a superb location right in the middle of the Bushwick Collective's street art, but it can get pretty packed on the weekends.
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AP Cafe
420 Troutman StCool servers, great food and coffee. It has an amazing interior space and a superb location right in the middle of the Bushwick Collective's street art, but it can get pretty packed on the weekends.
Some say that Venezuelan is the comfort food of South America, and this is probably the best Venezuelan food in NYC. We stop by when we want the vibes and order in when we're feeling lazy. All of the arepas and empanadas are great (and huge!) and don't skip out on a coconut milkshake cocada.
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Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveSome say that Venezuelan is the comfort food of South America, and this is probably the best Venezuelan food in NYC. We stop by when we want the vibes and order in when we're feeling lazy. All of the arepas and empanadas are great (and huge!) and don't skip out on a coconut milkshake cocada.
Best pizza in the neighborhood - ask anyone. Anyone who lives here would pick it over Artichoke any day. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. (Cash only)
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Tony's Pizza
336 Knickerbocker AveBest pizza in the neighborhood - ask anyone. Anyone who lives here would pick it over Artichoke any day. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. (Cash only)
Legendary authentic Mexican tacos - made with homemade tortillas. Manhattanites make the trip out here just for these. It's even BYOB - great for just sitting around, eating tacos (or tostadas) and hanging out. (Cash only)
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Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StLegendary authentic Mexican tacos - made with homemade tortillas. Manhattanites make the trip out here just for these. It's even BYOB - great for just sitting around, eating tacos (or tostadas) and hanging out. (Cash only)
One man runs this entire restaurant and he is just the best. Witty, charming, and makes one hell of a cauliflower steak. It's almost always empty, perfect for a break from the crowded city scene.
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Wok 2 Bar
280 Knickerbocker AvenueOne man runs this entire restaurant and he is just the best. Witty, charming, and makes one hell of a cauliflower steak. It's almost always empty, perfect for a break from the crowded city scene.
Great healthy and vegan options. They'll tell you their acai bowl is the best in the neighborhood. It is. One summer, I ate one almost every day.
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Pitanga
207 Starr StGreat healthy and vegan options. They'll tell you their acai bowl is the best in the neighborhood. It is. One summer, I ate one almost every day.
Popular Brooklyn chain for the freelance crowd. Some days, you get an interesting local character or two. This location is their roastery, if you're into coffee and like to see how it's made. Decent breakfast pastries or cookies in the afternoon.
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Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AvePopular Brooklyn chain for the freelance crowd. Some days, you get an interesting local character or two. This location is their roastery, if you're into coffee and like to see how it's made. Decent breakfast pastries or cookies in the afternoon.
This amazing coffee shop has some of the best pre-gentrification vibes - the essence of what made Bushwick cool. Great sandwiches, too.
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Little Skips
941 Willoughby AveThis amazing coffee shop has some of the best pre-gentrification vibes - the essence of what made Bushwick cool. Great sandwiches, too.
Great spot for local vibes, a morning bagel and a coffee or tea. My go-to when I have to cram in some early work. This neighborhood gentrified before ours so it's a little more punk rock (in the very best way).
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Swallow Cafe
49 Bogart StGreat spot for local vibes, a morning bagel and a coffee or tea. My go-to when I have to cram in some early work. This neighborhood gentrified before ours so it's a little more punk rock (in the very best way).
Coffee shop by day, "speakeasy" by night. British themed, but owned by a lovely french couple. One of the quieter coffee shops in the neighborhood.
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Ange Noir Cafe
247 Varet StCoffee shop by day, "speakeasy" by night. British themed, but owned by a lovely french couple. One of the quieter coffee shops in the neighborhood.
This is a little obligatory - it's the most famous food in the neighborhood. It's basically gourmet pizza. Not my thing but apparently people (food critics) like it. As such, you'll need to plan ahead. It's tough to get a seat.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StThis is a little obligatory - it's the most famous food in the neighborhood. It's basically gourmet pizza. Not my thing but apparently people (food critics) like it. As such, you'll need to plan ahead. It's tough to get a seat.
THE classic NYC deli. 100 years old and 100% legendary. Most will tell you to go with the lox or whitefish bagel or the roast beef.
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Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StTHE classic NYC deli. 100 years old and 100% legendary. Most will tell you to go with the lox or whitefish bagel or the roast beef.
Featured on Sex and the City and was especially trendy when cupcakes were super popular.
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Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StFeatured on Sex and the City and was especially trendy when cupcakes were super popular.
Vegan Ethiopian food with a really relaxing/energizing (yes, both) coffee ceremony on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. A fun time, especially if you like eating with your hands.
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Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveVegan Ethiopian food with a really relaxing/energizing (yes, both) coffee ceremony on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. A fun time, especially if you like eating with your hands.
Anyone you've ever heard talking about NY bagels was talking about H&H (though perhaps their now-closed midtown location). They were even briefly Kramer's employer on Seinfeld - fun fact.
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H&H Bagels
1551 2nd AveAnyone you've ever heard talking about NY bagels was talking about H&H (though perhaps their now-closed midtown location). They were even briefly Kramer's employer on Seinfeld - fun fact.
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.The hottest restaurant in NYC right now.
Remember the cronut? Well, it's still a thing and this is where to get it.
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Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StRemember the cronut? Well, it's still a thing and this is where to get it.
Every summer weekend, Smorgasburg is home to New York's newest food trends. It's especially great if you really, really like waiting in lines.
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveEvery summer weekend, Smorgasburg is home to New York's newest food trends. It's especially great if you really, really like waiting in lines.
Anthony Bourdain (RIP) called filipino food the next big food trend. We wouldn't be surprised if he visited Jeepney when he made that call. The service is amazing, the food is terrific, the drinks are extravagant, and they even do a special night where everyone eats with their hands.
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Jeepney
201 1st Ave.Anthony Bourdain (RIP) called filipino food the next big food trend. We wouldn't be surprised if he visited Jeepney when he made that call. The service is amazing, the food is terrific, the drinks are extravagant, and they even do a special night where everyone eats with their hands.
Egyptian food handmade by the owner/chef/server/host of a one-man restaurant. It's BYOB for good reason - his from-scratch dishes stew for two hours before they're ready to serve. If you try the monkey brain, I want to hear about it.
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Mombar
25-22 Steinway StEgyptian food handmade by the owner/chef/server/host of a one-man restaurant. It's BYOB for good reason - his from-scratch dishes stew for two hours before they're ready to serve. If you try the monkey brain, I want to hear about it.
Moroccan cuisine tucked away in a sensual, surreal underground hideaway. The ideal date for an adventurous eater.
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Shalel Lounge
65 W 70th StMoroccan cuisine tucked away in a sensual, surreal underground hideaway. The ideal date for an adventurous eater.
Remove your shoes upon entering this vegetarian Korean restaurant and tuck into a comfortable floor-level booth. This is our favorite restaurant in the city - we hope you enjoy!
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Hangawi
12 E 32nd StRemove your shoes upon entering this vegetarian Korean restaurant and tuck into a comfortable floor-level booth. This is our favorite restaurant in the city - we hope you enjoy!
Eat here if you are absolutely starving - it's the only way to survive this all-you-can-eat vegetarian Indian marvel. Beautiful decor, too.
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Vatan
409 3rd AveEat here if you are absolutely starving - it's the only way to survive this all-you-can-eat vegetarian Indian marvel. Beautiful decor, too.
Delicious gourmet Greek food. Some of the best service we've ever received.
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Pylos
128 E 7th StDelicious gourmet Greek food. Some of the best service we've ever received.
Drinks & Nightlife
The locallest haunt in the neighborhood, with secret performances in the back room and something called "heavy metal yoga" on the weekends. Please go. And tell me how it is.
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The Cobra Club
6 Wyckoff AveThe locallest haunt in the neighborhood, with secret performances in the back room and something called "heavy metal yoga" on the weekends. Please go. And tell me how it is.
This used to be an extremely popular bar called Montana's. The owner recently rebranded it with this strange name, but we suspect it's still got that same old "dive bar in Montana" feel. Did I mention it's right next door?
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Hard Times Christmas Liquors at the Sunset Bar
445 Troutman StThis used to be an extremely popular bar called Montana's. The owner recently rebranded it with this strange name, but we suspect it's still got that same old "dive bar in Montana" feel. Did I mention it's right next door?
Another local haunt with a little bit of a dreamier vibe.
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The Johnson's
369 Troutman StAnother local haunt with a little bit of a dreamier vibe.
There is no sign on the door, just three diamonds. I have no idea why, but everyone is pretty much always here.
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The Three Diamond Door
211 Knickerbocker AveThere is no sign on the door, just three diamonds. I have no idea why, but everyone is pretty much always here.
Best bar in the neighborhood. Totally eclectic and weird in a way that perfectly personifies what it is to live here. We love Wednesday Jazz nights. We also sometimes bring the dogs. Cash only.
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The Keep
205 Cypress AveBest bar in the neighborhood. Totally eclectic and weird in a way that perfectly personifies what it is to live here. We love Wednesday Jazz nights. We also sometimes bring the dogs. Cash only.
If you're into the beer scene, this is our finest local brew. Hang out, have a flight and choose one of their huge selection of games.
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Kings County Brewers Collective
381 Troutman StIf you're into the beer scene, this is our finest local brew. Hang out, have a flight and choose one of their huge selection of games.
Take in the punk-rock(ish) vibes of the pre-gentrified Bushwick in this former casket factory. They're vegan friendly and have regular events like karaoke and trivia.
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Pine Box Rock Shop
12 Grattan StTake in the punk-rock(ish) vibes of the pre-gentrified Bushwick in this former casket factory. They're vegan friendly and have regular events like karaoke and trivia.
This place is new and we haven't been yet. Seems cool though.
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Brooklyn Cider House
1100 Flushing AveThis place is new and we haven't been yet. Seems cool though.
Great popular and underground movies, plus a bar and restaurant. Very New York film buff.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveGreat popular and underground movies, plus a bar and restaurant. Very New York film buff.
Brooklyn Bowl is the Brooklyn Brewery's bowling alley/music venue/bar. Tons of great shows, plus, you know, bowling.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBrooklyn Bowl is the Brooklyn Brewery's bowling alley/music venue/bar. Tons of great shows, plus, you know, bowling.
Another great spot in Williamsburg. Went to shows here even before we moved to NYC.
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Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveAnother great spot in Williamsburg. Went to shows here even before we moved to NYC.
Best venue to catch bands on the brink of making it. Where the Strokes got their start.
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Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StBest venue to catch bands on the brink of making it. Where the Strokes got their start.
Owned by Alan Cumming, this little bar is a local haunt for extremely talented performers on their way to Broadway. Great vibe for a low-key night.
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Club Cumming
505 E 6th StOwned by Alan Cumming, this little bar is a local haunt for extremely talented performers on their way to Broadway. Great vibe for a low-key night.
This comedy club is where many SNL writers and performers get their start. Some nights, they'll do stand-up sets for old-times sake. As far as I'm concerned, this is the only place to catch stand up in New York.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StThis comedy club is where many SNL writers and performers get their start. Some nights, they'll do stand-up sets for old-times sake. As far as I'm concerned, this is the only place to catch stand up in New York.
That speakeasy through a phone booth in a hot dog stand you probably heard about that one time.
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Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlThat speakeasy through a phone booth in a hot dog stand you probably heard about that one time.
EDM underground club kid life in our neighborhood. Very Bushwick.
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The Brooklyn Mirage
140 Stewart AveEDM underground club kid life in our neighborhood. Very Bushwick.
Parks & Nature
It's not Central Park, by any means, but it's ours. There's handball and volleyball, a little dog park and a walk/run loop.
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Parque Maria Hernandez
Knickerbocker AvenueIt's not Central Park, by any means, but it's ours. There's handball and volleyball, a little dog park and a walk/run loop.
Skip the trip to the Statue of Liberty and have a picnic in this charming beachfront park. It's a fantastic view of downtown Manhattan and the Statue all at the same time.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StSkip the trip to the Statue of Liberty and have a picnic in this charming beachfront park. It's a fantastic view of downtown Manhattan and the Statue all at the same time.
Another amazing picnic spot with a beautiful view of Manhattan.
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Domino Park
15 Kent AveAnother amazing picnic spot with a beautiful view of Manhattan.
This former above-ground railroad has been converted to a walking park and loooooong art space. The architecture beautifully clashes with the greenery for a slightly mindblowing experience.
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El Parque High Line
This former above-ground railroad has been converted to a walking park and loooooong art space. The architecture beautifully clashes with the greenery for a slightly mindblowing experience.
Arts & Culture
Here, you'll find some of the most talented singers and dancers in the city (and that's saying something). Careful, though. Nudity should be expected and appreciated in this classically Brooklyn theatre.
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Théâtre XIV - The Home of Company XIV
383 Troutman StHere, you'll find some of the most talented singers and dancers in the city (and that's saying something). Careful, though. Nudity should be expected and appreciated in this classically Brooklyn theatre.
So much more than a nightclub. House of Yes is a rowdy, exotic, erotic, aerialist performance venue. Their performances draw in club kids from all over the city - but be ready to dress for the theme. You'll want to check their website to see what's on and what's sold out.
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueSo much more than a nightclub. House of Yes is a rowdy, exotic, erotic, aerialist performance venue. Their performances draw in club kids from all over the city - but be ready to dress for the theme. You'll want to check their website to see what's on and what's sold out.
There's a ton of galleries in this area. My artist friends tend to pop up into the neighborhood for this one.
SLAG Gallery
522 W 19th StThere's a ton of galleries in this area. My artist friends tend to pop up into the neighborhood for this one.
Shopping
Some of the best $10 vintage finds we've ever discovered. Tiffany, the owner, is always traveling to dig up new and interesting stuff. We'll hang out down here just for fun.
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28 Scott Vintage
108 Scott AveSome of the best $10 vintage finds we've ever discovered. Tiffany, the owner, is always traveling to dig up new and interesting stuff. We'll hang out down here just for fun.
Great vintage finds and artist pieces if you'd like to take home a taste of the neighborhood.
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Friends NYC
56 Bogart StGreat vintage finds and artist pieces if you'd like to take home a taste of the neighborhood.
I love their vintage furniture, but they've got great little pieces, too. Fun fact: you can even buy their stuff straight off instagram.
Dobbin St co-op (Bushwick)
1033 Flushing AveI love their vintage furniture, but they've got great little pieces, too. Fun fact: you can even buy their stuff straight off instagram.
If you're willing to pay just a little more to score those name-brand vintage pieces, this is the place for you.
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Worship
117 Wilson AveIf you're willing to pay just a little more to score those name-brand vintage pieces, this is the place for you.
A bunch of vintage stores have chained up into L-Train - there's a bunch in the neighborhood. They're more conventional uncurated racks, which means they're super cheap. But you're going to need to dig.
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L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveA bunch of vintage stores have chained up into L-Train - there's a bunch in the neighborhood. They're more conventional uncurated racks, which means they're super cheap. But you're going to need to dig.
Essentials
Great if you need to run out for a thing or two (especially a fancy "natural" thing or two - including wine or liquor). Super great if you're hungry for a sandwich. But if you're looking to really stock up, you'll have to pay the big bucks.
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Hana Natural
24 Wyckoff AveGreat if you need to run out for a thing or two (especially a fancy "natural" thing or two - including wine or liquor). Super great if you're hungry for a sandwich. But if you're looking to really stock up, you'll have to pay the big bucks.
This is the best grocery store not-quite in the neighborhood. Great combination of fancy local favorites and cheap treats.
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Billy's Marketplace
870 Cypress AveThis is the best grocery store not-quite in the neighborhood. Great combination of fancy local favorites and cheap treats.
If you're looking to really stock up on essentials, this is the store to do it.
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City Fresh Market
518 32nd StIf you're looking to really stock up on essentials, this is the store to do it.
Hopefully you never have to use it. Seriously.
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Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
374 Stockholm StHopefully you never have to use it. Seriously.
SOLID GOLD YOGI
20 Wyckoff AveThere are tons of yoga spots in this neighborhood, but this is Nic's favorite.
Getting Around
Sunoco Gas Station
1884 Flushing AveThe nearest gas station if you need a quick fill.