Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This spot is located directly downstairs from the apartment, and I recommend a visit! They have a full restaurant and full bar, both of which are open late. It's a bit of a chameleon depending on the crowd--some nights are quiet, some are raucous.
168 locals recommend
Sweet Science
135 Graham AveThis spot is located directly downstairs from the apartment, and I recommend a visit! They have a full restaurant and full bar, both of which are open late. It's a bit of a chameleon depending on the crowd--some nights are quiet, some are raucous.
EastWick
112 Graham AveThe burgers and short ribs are outstanding.
Known for their amazing pizza, their regular entrees can get quite creative, and you can trust any dish you order here. (I tried tripe for the first time here and loved it.) However, it is usually extremely busy during normal dining hours - the wait can easily be over an hour. There are plenty of bars nearby, and a Roberta's To Go option next door for takeout pizza, but be prepared!
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StKnown for their amazing pizza, their regular entrees can get quite creative, and you can trust any dish you order here. (I tried tripe for the first time here and loved it.) However, it is usually extremely busy during normal dining hours - the wait can easily be over an hour. There are plenty of bars nearby, and a Roberta's To Go option next door for takeout pizza, but be prepared!
My absolute favorite restaurant. They serve a rotating menu of Italian-inspired dishes, and boast an amazing wine selection as well. The service is also impeccable!
67 locals recommend
The Saint Austere
My absolute favorite restaurant. They serve a rotating menu of Italian-inspired dishes, and boast an amazing wine selection as well. The service is also impeccable!
One of the best donut shops in NYC! They are entirely vegan, and they are delicious. They have creative offerings that vary daily. I highly recommend the peanut butter and jelly donut, if you can catch it!
240 locals recommend
Dun-Well Doughnuts
222 Montrose AveOne of the best donut shops in NYC! They are entirely vegan, and they are delicious. They have creative offerings that vary daily. I highly recommend the peanut butter and jelly donut, if you can catch it!
This gem is a new addition to the neighborhood, and a welcome one! Delicious Taiwanese-American dishes, and amazing cocktails to complement them.
182 locals recommend
Win Son
159 Graham AveThis gem is a new addition to the neighborhood, and a welcome one! Delicious Taiwanese-American dishes, and amazing cocktails to complement them.
Classic bistro, with a great backyard space. I recommend the French Dip!
138 locals recommend
Walter Foods
253 Grand StClassic bistro, with a great backyard space. I recommend the French Dip!
Drinks & Nightlife
duckduck
153 Montrose AveYoung, fun and laid-back. Their happy hour specials are hard to beat!
Really a bar/restaurant, their menu is small but focused (and tasty). They usually have DJs on the weekends. Outdoor seating is available (and highly recommended).
75 locals recommend
The Graham
151 Meserole StReally a bar/restaurant, their menu is small but focused (and tasty). They usually have DJs on the weekends. Outdoor seating is available (and highly recommended).
The Anchored Inn
57 Waterbury StEclectic interior, good burgers.
Tradesman
222 Bushwick AveLaid back atmosphere with large backyard.
The best cocktails, period. This spot is hidden--you can enter it either through a painted door in Sweet Science, or through the black door under the large boxer mural on the street. If you enjoy cocktails, it's a must stop!
126 locals recommend
Featherweight
135 Graham AveThe best cocktails, period. This spot is hidden--you can enter it either through a painted door in Sweet Science, or through the black door under the large boxer mural on the street. If you enjoy cocktails, it's a must stop!
The dive-iest of all dives. Drinks are cheap, large and strong. Many enter, few remember leaving.
27 locals recommend
Turkey's Nest
94 Bedford AveThe dive-iest of all dives. Drinks are cheap, large and strong. Many enter, few remember leaving.
This is a great live music venue with an eclectic mix of performers. There is both a performance space and separate bar up front.
234 locals recommend
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveThis is a great live music venue with an eclectic mix of performers. There is both a performance space and separate bar up front.
Shopping
Great record store with periodic live performances. If you have even a mild interest in vinyl, this is a must-stop.
28 locals recommend
Human Head Records
289 Meserole StGreat record store with periodic live performances. If you have even a mild interest in vinyl, this is a must-stop.
Essentials
Full-service grocery store--this will have anything a corner bodega might lack.
21 locals recommend
Graham Market
247 Graham AveFull-service grocery store--this will have anything a corner bodega might lack.
This corner grocery is just around the block from the apartment, and has a wide selection of food, drinks and fresh-squeezed juices.
35 locals recommend
Orange Tree Organic Market Inc
121 Graham AveThis corner grocery is just around the block from the apartment, and has a wide selection of food, drinks and fresh-squeezed juices.
Entertainment & Activities
The Nitehawk serves a full menu of food and drinks, brought to your seat throughout your movie. I highly recommend for that alone! The food is always tasty. There's also a full bar downstairs that's fun for a couple of drinks pre- or post-movie.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveThe Nitehawk serves a full menu of food and drinks, brought to your seat throughout your movie. I highly recommend for that alone! The food is always tasty. There's also a full bar downstairs that's fun for a couple of drinks pre- or post-movie.