Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Gen has some of the best sushi we have had in New York. We particularly recommend getting the Artists Platter, for something more adventuresome.
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Gen
659 Washington AveGen has some of the best sushi we have had in New York. We particularly recommend getting the Artists Platter, for something more adventuresome.
Really good wood-fired pizza, good beer selection, and fun atmosphere. This is not "traditional" new york pizza, but it is still really good.
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveReally good wood-fired pizza, good beer selection, and fun atmosphere. This is not "traditional" new york pizza, but it is still really good.
Excellent Mexican sit down restaurant. Highly recommended. Note the address change -- it is now at 736 Franklin Ave at the corner of Sterling Place. It is no longer on Classon Ave
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveExcellent Mexican sit down restaurant. Highly recommended. Note the address change -- it is now at 736 Franklin Ave at the corner of Sterling Place. It is no longer on Classon Ave
Classic 1930s style diner. This place has continuously been in business since the 1930s and the decor hasn't changed much since then! The lemon-ricotta and danish pancakes are highly recommmended.
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Tom’s
782 Washington AveClassic 1930s style diner. This place has continuously been in business since the 1930s and the decor hasn't changed much since then! The lemon-ricotta and danish pancakes are highly recommmended.
Coffee shop right across the street from our apartment that serves Stumptown Coffee and has good pastries and a nice atmosphere.
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Sit & Wonder
688 Washington AveCoffee shop right across the street from our apartment that serves Stumptown Coffee and has good pastries and a nice atmosphere.
Good fish tacos and corn squash burritos. Quick meal. Don't get the guacamole which isn't so good.
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Taqueria De Los Muertos
663 Washington AvenueGood fish tacos and corn squash burritos. Quick meal. Don't get the guacamole which isn't so good.
Glass Shop
766 Classon AveTheir full white is an experience worth having
Great introduction to the Brooklyn food scene -- beer, innovatively served brussel sprouts, good small plates, something for everyone.
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Vanderbilt Avenue
Vanderbilt AvenueGreat introduction to the Brooklyn food scene -- beer, innovatively served brussel sprouts, good small plates, something for everyone.
Beast
638 Bergen StreetGreat tapas
Joyce Bakeshop
646 Vanderbilt AveGood coffee shop and baked goods
Cafe Regular
318 11th StOne of our favorite coffee shops nearby
Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe
645 Vanderbilt AveBest bagel shop in the neighborhood
Best Pizza in New York City. Period. $5 per slice, but well worth it. Plan to wait an hour to be served. Ambiance leaves much to be desired, but the pizza is amazing.
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Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue JBest Pizza in New York City. Period. $5 per slice, but well worth it. Plan to wait an hour to be served. Ambiance leaves much to be desired, but the pizza is amazing.
Chill place with great sandwiches and drinks. Communal and individual tables. And "Mexican" coke made with real sugar instead of corn syrup!
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Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlChill place with great sandwiches and drinks. Communal and individual tables. And "Mexican" coke made with real sugar instead of corn syrup!
Rosco's Pizza
685 Franklin AvenueGreat grandma pizza. Best typical New York Pizza around.
Like bacon, egg, and cheese on a homemade biscuit? Look no further. Best in the neighborhood.
Taste Buds
736 Franklin AveLike bacon, egg, and cheese on a homemade biscuit? Look no further. Best in the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
One of the top 5 museums in NYC, and just a short walk from our place!
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyOne of the top 5 museums in NYC, and just a short walk from our place!
Great place for cultural events -- including an Art House Movie Theater, Dance productions, live music, and more.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveGreat place for cultural events -- including an Art House Movie Theater, Dance productions, live music, and more.
Sightseeing
Frederick Law Olmstead, who designed both Central Park and Prospect Park (and many other parks across the United States) called Prospect Park his finest work. It is beautiful and a 15 min walk away
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Prospect Park
Frederick Law Olmstead, who designed both Central Park and Prospect Park (and many other parks across the United States) called Prospect Park his finest work. It is beautiful and a 15 min walk away
The entrance to Prospect Park, reminiscent of the arch de Triumphe in Paris
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Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueThe entrance to Prospect Park, reminiscent of the arch de Triumphe in Paris
One of our favorite activities is to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Take the 2/3 train to Borough Hall and walk from there. In 2012 there is some construction, which makes the view a bit worse...
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeOne of our favorite activities is to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Take the 2/3 train to Borough Hall and walk from there. In 2012 there is some construction, which makes the view a bit worse...
Take the 2/3 to Clarke St or just go for a 45 minute stroll from our apartment down to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Beautiful views of New York Harbor & Skyline.
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Brooklyn Heights Association Inc
55 Pierrepont StTake the 2/3 to Clarke St or just go for a 45 minute stroll from our apartment down to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Beautiful views of New York Harbor & Skyline.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music and a bocce ball court inside. Dark wood paneling and books and fireplaces. The perfect place to hang out in the early evening. Gets busy later on in the evening.
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Union Hall
702 Union StLive music and a bocce ball court inside. Dark wood paneling and books and fireplaces. The perfect place to hang out in the early evening. Gets busy later on in the evening.
686 Washington Ave
686 Washington AvenueBest Cocktail bar in the neighborhood
Good beers, good sandwiches, and a low-key vibe. Fun for hanging out and chatting if you don't want music blaring in the background.
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The Saint Catherine
660 Washington AvenueGood beers, good sandwiches, and a low-key vibe. Fun for hanging out and chatting if you don't want music blaring in the background.
Great place to get a beer in the neighborhood. Outdoor seating too.
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Washington Commons
748 Washington AveGreat place to get a beer in the neighborhood. Outdoor seating too.
Flights of Whiskey or Scotch are fun... so are the dollar oysters.
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Cornelius
565 Vanderbilt AvenueFlights of Whiskey or Scotch are fun... so are the dollar oysters.
Essentials
GalaFresh Farms
492 St Marks AveBest Grocery store in close proximity to our apartment
Everything Else
Motague St is the center of Brooklyn Heights and a cute, shop lined street to walk down and see classic Brooklyn architecture
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Brooklyn Heights
Motague St is the center of Brooklyn Heights and a cute, shop lined street to walk down and see classic Brooklyn architecture