Food Scene
Rosco's Pizza
685 Franklin AvenueGreat place to grab a slice. White pizza is the best.
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveSolid seasonal American restaurant. Never a bad meal.
Lazy Ibis
663 Franklin AveOne of 10,000 coffee places in the hood. Nice folks and good coffee.
Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.Rotis! buss up shot! Love this place.
Gueros
605 Prospect PlDecent Tacos. Hit or miss.
David's Brisket House
533 Nostrand Ave.Awesome gigantic sandwiches. Pastrami, Brisket.
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveWood fired oven pizza.
Pearl
738 Franklin AveBest Indian food in the neighborhood.
James
605 Carlton AveExcellent food and great service in a cozy, beautiful space.
One of the better restaurants around. Don't ask them to slice your pizza though.
121 locals recommend
franny's
348 Flatbush AvenueOne of the better restaurants around. Don't ask them to slice your pizza though.
Essentials
BROOKLYN BORN MINI MARKET
1426 Bedford AveGood produce. Organic food. Wish it was open later.
Everything Else
Bnl Express Inc
711 Franklin AveDecent laundromat. Drop off service and good turn around.
Royal Bakery
575 Nostrand Ave.Doubles! West Indian bakery.
LaunchPad
721 Franklin AveThrift store/weird venue.
Drinks & Nightlife
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveGood beer. Decent crowd. So-so food.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveDecent crowd. Nice bar.
Glorietta Baldy
502 Franklin AveUnpretentious, small and great beer.
Nostrand Avenue Pub
658 Nostrand Ave.Sometimes you want to go where nobody knows your name.
Shopping
Wino(t)
796 Franklin AveGood wine. Knowledgeable staff.
Excelsior Bike Shop
694 Franklin AveRide local.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveFree on Tuesdays and Saturday before 12.
One of my favorite landmarks and just south across the street is Prospect Park and the green market on Saturdays.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueOne of my favorite landmarks and just south across the street is Prospect Park and the green market on Saturdays.
Go see some amazing art at a museum that isn't always over crowded.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGo see some amazing art at a museum that isn't always over crowded.