Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StGreat grocery store with everything you need
Mr. Kiwi's
957 BroadwayNice spot to grab some groceries and/or some fresh juice
Food Scene
Famous NYC pizza place. Difficult to get in on the weekends with sometimes a 2 hour wait, but week days are usually pretty easy.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StFamous NYC pizza place. Difficult to get in on the weekends with sometimes a 2 hour wait, but week days are usually pretty easy.
If you are a lover of meat, then this Pakistani grill restaurant might be your favorite restaurant in the world. Here is the New York Times review. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/13/dining/bk-jani-pakistani-restaurant-brooklyn.html
27 locals recommend
BK JANI
679 Grand StreetIf you are a lover of meat, then this Pakistani grill restaurant might be your favorite restaurant in the world. Here is the New York Times review. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/13/dining/bk-jani-pakistani-restaurant-brooklyn.html
Wonderful restaurant that is a great mix of Columbian and Spanish dishes. Good wine choices and a nice seasonal selection of food.
94 locals recommend
Maite
159 Central AveWonderful restaurant that is a great mix of Columbian and Spanish dishes. Good wine choices and a nice seasonal selection of food.
My local spot to grab a fresh cup of coffee and a bagel in the morning.
69 locals recommend
Central Cafe Brooklyn
108 Central AveMy local spot to grab a fresh cup of coffee and a bagel in the morning.
Bushwick Bakery
127 Central AveBaguettes, pastries, pure deliciousness
Need a late night slice or a whole pizza pie. Just a block away and they are open until 4 am.
130 locals recommend
Archie's Bar & Pizza
Need a late night slice or a whole pizza pie. Just a block away and they are open until 4 am.
Montana's Trail House
445 Troutman StreetLove this place for brunch.
Another good spot to grab some coffee if you are close to the L train.
203 locals recommend
Swallow Cafe
49 Bogart StAnother good spot to grab some coffee if you are close to the L train.
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StWonderful Sushi place, picnic table style.
Catch a movie, a bite, and drinks! For a rainy night or if you would like a low key night, stop by here for a movie and eat and drink while watching.
274 locals recommend
Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart StCatch a movie, a bite, and drinks! For a rainy night or if you would like a low key night, stop by here for a movie and eat and drink while watching.
Have a sweet tooth? Stop by the chocolate factory to grab some free samples.
Hours for the factory and shop are Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm; Saturday from noon to 6pm; and closed on Sundays.
57 locals recommend
FINE & RAW Chocolate
70 Scott AvenueHave a sweet tooth? Stop by the chocolate factory to grab some free samples.
Hours for the factory and shop are Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm; Saturday from noon to 6pm; and closed on Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Precious Metal
143 Troutman StGreat little bar directly across the street.
Great for specialty drinks and a low key, dimly lit atmosphere. They also have wonderful grilled cheese sandwiches and delicious pate.
106 locals recommend
Miles
101 Wilson AvenueGreat for specialty drinks and a low key, dimly lit atmosphere. They also have wonderful grilled cheese sandwiches and delicious pate.
The Cobra Club
6 Wyckoff AveYou can catch a free comedy show here on Friday nights.
Pine Box Rock Shop
12 Grattan StBar with lots of TVs for sports spectators.
A farm to table restaurant. Their menu is seasonal. I have never been disappointed.
280 locals recommend
Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueA farm to table restaurant. Their menu is seasonal. I have never been disappointed.
Everything Else
Take a run through the park along their path that wraps around. There is a dog park, a playground, and benches to sit and enjoy the sights of the neighborhood.
356 locals recommend
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueTake a run through the park along their path that wraps around. There is a dog park, a playground, and benches to sit and enjoy the sights of the neighborhood.
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StGreat vintage clothing and accessory store.
There is a ton of fantastic street art in Bushwick. You will see it no matter where you go. But if you walk towards the Jefferson L Train stop along Troutman, you will definitely get a good idea of what there is to offer. Also try a walking tour. http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/walking-tours/new-york-graffiti-and-street-art-tours/
17 locals recommend
Troutman Street
Troutman StreetThere is a ton of fantastic street art in Bushwick. You will see it no matter where you go. But if you walk towards the Jefferson L Train stop along Troutman, you will definitely get a good idea of what there is to offer. Also try a walking tour. http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/walking-tours/new-york-graffiti-and-street-art-tours/
Getting Around
This is the Myrtle Avenue/Broadway Station where you can pick up the J, M, or Z trains. All 3 go into Manhattan. The J and Z will take you into Lower East Side, Chinatown and Financial District. The M train will take you into Lower East Side, Soho, Herald Square, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, then back across the river into Queens.
24 locals recommend
Broadway/Myrtle Av station
This is the Myrtle Avenue/Broadway Station where you can pick up the J, M, or Z trains. All 3 go into Manhattan. The J and Z will take you into Lower East Side, Chinatown and Financial District. The M train will take you into Lower East Side, Soho, Herald Square, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, then back across the river into Queens.
This is the L train, Morgan Av stop. It is a 10-12 minute walk from my apartment and will take you into Williamsburg, East Village, and Union Square, West Village.
52 locals recommend
Morgan Av station
This is the L train, Morgan Av stop. It is a 10-12 minute walk from my apartment and will take you into Williamsburg, East Village, and Union Square, West Village.
This is the M train, Central Av stop. 5 minute walk from my apartment. The M train will take you to Lower East Side, NYU, Greenwich Village, Flatiron District, Herald Square, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and you can take close enough to the get to Central Park (6 blocks from train station).
11 locals recommend
Central Ave station
This is the M train, Central Av stop. 5 minute walk from my apartment. The M train will take you to Lower East Side, NYU, Greenwich Village, Flatiron District, Herald Square, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and you can take close enough to the get to Central Park (6 blocks from train station).
Shopping
Friends NYC
56 Bogart StVintage Clothing Store right across of the Morgan Av station
Fox & Fawn
222 Varet StVintage clothing shop.
http://www.shopfoxandfawn.com/locations/
Chess and the Sphinx
252 Knickerbocker AveVintage Clothing Shop
Urban Jungle
118 Knickerbocker AveVintage Clothing Store
Arts & Culture
Robert Henry Contemporary
http://www.roberthenrycontemporary.com/
Storefront Ten Eyck
324 Ten Eyck Sthttp://storefrontteneyck.com/gallery/
C L E A R I N G
260 Johnson Avehttp://www.c-l-e-a-r-i-n-g.com/home2/
Momenta Art
56 Bogart Streethttp://www.momentaart.org/