Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Mimi's Hummus
1209 Cortelyou RdRAVE reviews and a Michelin Guide listing
The restaurant that launched Ditmas Park as a foodie destination -- and made long-time locals cheer.
229 locals recommend
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdThe restaurant that launched Ditmas Park as a foodie destination -- and made long-time locals cheer.
A Filipino restaurant whose owners who relocated here when they tired of the banker scene in SOHO. The President's chef made a special trip for brunch.
96 locals recommend
Purple Yam
1314 Cortelyou RdA Filipino restaurant whose owners who relocated here when they tired of the banker scene in SOHO. The President's chef made a special trip for brunch.
You'll want to eat the entire menu. This and Lark Coffee next door opened this summer 2012. Both offer serious competition for Cortelyou Road eateries.
244 locals recommend
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdYou'll want to eat the entire menu. This and Lark Coffee next door opened this summer 2012. Both offer serious competition for Cortelyou Road eateries.
Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdBest Coffee the other side of the (subway) tracks
La Huasteca Restaurant
Mexican takeout good enough for this Texan
Madina
563 Coney Island AveSHOULD say Madina Restaurant and Sweets. My favorite Indian food take-out.
Am Thai Bistro
1003 Church AveThe new Thai restaurant everyone is raving about.
Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdDaily News says it's the best coffee in the City. I agree.
Everything Else
Erasmus Hall High School
911 Flatbush AveCambridge meets Brooklyn
Russian Baths. For real. With vodka. Others may be more atmospheric, but you can't beat the nearness to the neighborhood.
19 locals recommend
Brooklyn Banya
602 Coney Island AveRussian Baths. For real. With vodka. Others may be more atmospheric, but you can't beat the nearness to the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestCelebrate Brooklyn concerts all summer long
Essentials
One of several neighborhood health food markets. You don't have to be a member to shop.
153 locals recommend
Flatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdOne of several neighborhood health food markets. You don't have to be a member to shop.
Yes. A supermarket on the corner. Not the fanciest, but all the basics.
26 locals recommend
C-Town Supermarket
72 Wyckoff AveYes. A supermarket on the corner. Not the fanciest, but all the basics.
Natural foods on the way to Church Ave. Subway. Don't ask me why they call it "Downtown".
72 locals recommend
Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveNatural foods on the way to Church Ave. Subway. Don't ask me why they call it "Downtown".