Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
Century 21
472 86th StMecca for discounted designer goods :-)
T.J. Maxx
502 86th StGreat branded finds at discounted prices :-)
Essentials
Foodtown of Bay Ridge
9105-27 3rd AveThe second floor carries all-organic selections.
Gourmet food galore around the corner from the house.
8 locals recommend
The Food Emporium, Brooklyn Market
8102 3rd AveGourmet food galore around the corner from the house.
So near our house that you can come home while your laundry is being done. Closes at 9 PM.
Crystal Bubbles Laundromat
8210 3rd AvenueSo near our house that you can come home while your laundry is being done. Closes at 9 PM.
Food Scene
Pearl of China
8411 3rd AveFavorite local Chinese take-out food
Bombay Grill
8716 3rd AveAwesome Indian food
Areo
8424 3rd AveExcellent Italian food
Best bagels in Brooklyn :-) Try the veggies omelette bagel, the lox and chives cheese, or the chocolate tofu raisin bagel!
Awesome made-to-your-exact-specifications salads too :-)
11 locals recommend
Bagel Boy
8002 3rd AveBest bagels in Brooklyn :-) Try the veggies omelette bagel, the lox and chives cheese, or the chocolate tofu raisin bagel!
Awesome made-to-your-exact-specifications salads too :-)
Fabulously relaxed hip vibe + DELICIOUS healthy drinks and tasty brunch fare in a cool decor and with free wifi :-)
18 locals recommend
Cocoa Grinder
711 Nostrand Ave.Fabulously relaxed hip vibe + DELICIOUS healthy drinks and tasty brunch fare in a cool decor and with free wifi :-)
Excellent dinner guaranteed at this lovely restaurant, with DJ and dancing on most late nights :-)
The Pearl Room
8518 3rd AveExcellent dinner guaranteed at this lovely restaurant, with DJ and dancing on most late nights :-)
City advice
Getting around
Subways are the fastest way to get around.
The entrance to the NYC subway system is a less than 5 minutes walk from our house: 86th Street station on the R line, with easy connections with the N and the D lines within a few minutes.