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Food scene
Below are restaurant/cafe recommendations in the area.
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdFrench inspired cuisine
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveItalian food
Grandchamps
197 Patchen AveHaitian inspired food
Doc's
214 Bainbridge StCake/cupcake shop
Sofia & Grace Cookie Company
163 Ralph AveCookie shop
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdFrench inspired cuisine
Toad Style
93 Ralph AveCasual/take out vegan cafe
MAMA FOX
327 Stuyvesant AveNew American cuisine
Peaches
393 Lewis AveLocal hang out for drinks/ food
Sergio's Pizza
279 Malcolm X BlvdPizza for take out
Trad Room
266 Malcolm X BlvdNew age Japanese
Sonora
174 Howard AveMexican food
Bed Stuy Fish Fry
801 Halsey StDown-home southern fish fry
Taj Masala
256 Malcolm X BlvdIndian cuisine
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StDrinks and small plates
Tepache
361 Halsey StMexican restaurant
Neighborhoods
Bedford-Stuyvesant ("Bed-Stuy") is a populous area of Brooklyn that is steeped in history. Bed-Stuy has the largest collection of preserved turn of the century townhomes in the U.S. The architecture is stunning, as most of the these townhomes were built in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Each are unique and a walk down any one of the blocks is like taking a walk through history. Bed-Stuy is a vibrant, active neighborhood, with many families having lived here for generations. Bed-Stuy is a cultural melting pot, attracting new immigrants, as reflected by the wide variety of cuisine available. Increasingly, younger people and particularly people from Manhattan are also moving in, attracted by the relative affordability of Bed-Stuy, the cultural scene and seeking yard space. It is conveniently located on the A/C, J/Z lines, giving it easy access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn.
145 locals recommend
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Bedford-Stuyvesant ("Bed-Stuy") is a populous area of Brooklyn that is steeped in history. Bed-Stuy has the largest collection of preserved turn of the century townhomes in the U.S. The architecture is stunning, as most of the these townhomes were built in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Each are unique and a walk down any one of the blocks is like taking a walk through history. Bed-Stuy is a vibrant, active neighborhood, with many families having lived here for generations. Bed-Stuy is a cultural melting pot, attracting new immigrants, as reflected by the wide variety of cuisine available. Increasingly, younger people and particularly people from Manhattan are also moving in, attracted by the relative affordability of Bed-Stuy, the cultural scene and seeking yard space. It is conveniently located on the A/C, J/Z lines, giving it easy access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn.
City/town information
New York City consists of five boroughs. Those who live in Brooklyn are never shy about proclaiming that Brooklyn is the best Borough. Brooklyn is synonymous with being hip, creative and artsy. This is reflected in the people, the cuisine and the vibe.
72 locals recommend
New York
New York City consists of five boroughs. Those who live in Brooklyn are never shy about proclaiming that Brooklyn is the best Borough. Brooklyn is synonymous with being hip, creative and artsy. This is reflected in the people, the cuisine and the vibe.
City advice
Getting around
Subways are the fastest and cheapest way to get around.
You are a 10-14 mn walk to the A/C (Utica Ave & Fulton), C (Ralph Ave & Fulton), J/Z (Gates Ave & Broadway). The A and Z trains run express. The bus stop for the B62 bus is at the end of the block (Halsey & Ralph Ave), which will take you to downtown Brooklyn. If you plan on riding a lot, buy a 7-day unlimited metro card from any machine in the subway station. You can also pay as you go from your phone - just hold your phone up to the reader at the subway turnstile or on the bus.
Don't miss
The Farmer's Market at Grand Army Plaza
Every Sat and Sun of the year, there is a Farmer's Market in the morning (8 am-ish - 2pm ish) at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.
Don't miss
Brooklyn Museum
One of the best museums and just a lot of fun
Don't miss
The American History Museum
Dinosaurs. No need to say anymore.
Don't miss
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
Beautiful outdoor gardens. Next to the Brooklyn Museum. Do them both in the same day.
Don't miss
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Grand museum in Manhattan.