Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
New American cuisine with a Lebanese spin. Gorgeous space. Wonderful food and cocktails. Our new favorite upscale restaurant in the neighborhood.
Boutros
185 Atlantic AveNew American cuisine with a Lebanese spin. Gorgeous space. Wonderful food and cocktails. Our new favorite upscale restaurant in the neighborhood.
Colonie
127 Atlantic AveInventive, delicious food & cocktails!
Amazing food- try lots of their unique small plates! Fantastic wine, lovely atmosphere.
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June
231 Court StAmazing food- try lots of their unique small plates! Fantastic wine, lovely atmosphere.
Battersby
255 Smith StInventive, local American cuisine; incredible tasting menu!
Delicious modern Mediterranean tapas, wonderful cocktails. Cozy & romantic!
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La Vara
268 Clinton StDelicious modern Mediterranean tapas, wonderful cocktails. Cozy & romantic!
Chez Moi
135 Atlantic AveAdorable chic French spot. We love the mussels & pom frittes!
Best sushi in the neighborhood! Make sure to try the lobster wrapped in tuna & topped with wasabi mousse!
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KI SUSHI
122 Smith StBest sushi in the neighborhood! Make sure to try the lobster wrapped in tuna & topped with wasabi mousse!
Our absolute favorite margaritas in the neighborhood! Also, their brunch is awesome. Get the Tulsa!
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Lobo
218 Court StOur absolute favorite margaritas in the neighborhood! Also, their brunch is awesome. Get the Tulsa!
Largely agreed upon to be among THE BEST pizza in NYC. Probably a line- but if you want to stick it out, grab a drink down the street at Bar Bruno while you wait :)
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Lucali
575 Henry StLargely agreed upon to be among THE BEST pizza in NYC. Probably a line- but if you want to stick it out, grab a drink down the street at Bar Bruno while you wait :)
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetWorld famous Thai- and just around the corner from us!!
A singular Brooklyn experience. Delicious seafood in the coziest, most eclectic setting!
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Petite Crevette
144 Union StreetA singular Brooklyn experience. Delicious seafood in the coziest, most eclectic setting!
Amazing East Coast seafood! Get the lobster cheese fries. And a lobster bloody mary. You won't be disappointed.
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Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StAmazing East Coast seafood! Get the lobster cheese fries. And a lobster bloody mary. You won't be disappointed.
Watty & Meg
248 Court StSuper cute neighborhood cafe with wonderful food.
Enjoy oysters, fried shrimp, and a cocktail while taking in the view- the Statue of Liberty!
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Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StEnjoy oysters, fried shrimp, and a cocktail while taking in the view- the Statue of Liberty!
Our favorite bagel place! Pastrami lox on an everything bagel- yum.
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Court Street Bagels
181 Court StOur favorite bagel place! Pastrami lox on an everything bagel- yum.
Tazza
72 Clark StreetGreat coffee and cafe fare.
We love this place for smoothies, fresh juice, and build-your-own salads.
Tropic Juice Bar Deli & Grill
205 Court StWe love this place for smoothies, fresh juice, and build-your-own salads.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super creative cocktail menu. Also good modern Latin food, but their cocktails are the stars in this hip space!
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Leyenda
221 Smith StSuper creative cocktail menu. Also good modern Latin food, but their cocktails are the stars in this hip space!
With its midcentury interior, this place feels straight out of the 1950s! Its retro-styled menu is great too- love the fried cheese curds.
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The Long Island Bar
110 Atlantic AveWith its midcentury interior, this place feels straight out of the 1950s! Its retro-styled menu is great too- love the fried cheese curds.
Pig Beach
480 Union StCool place with great drinks in Gowanus.
Awesome cocktails, giant Jenga & Connect Four, photo booth, and real shuffle board lanes! Great for a group of friends to spend a long afternoon or night!
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The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StAwesome cocktails, giant Jenga & Connect Four, photo booth, and real shuffle board lanes! Great for a group of friends to spend a long afternoon or night!
Downstairs of Chez Moi, this hidden gem serves great cocktails in a sexy, sophisticated atmosphere.
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Le Boudoir
135 Atlantic AveDownstairs of Chez Moi, this hidden gem serves great cocktails in a sexy, sophisticated atmosphere.
Zombie Hut
273 Smith StFun tiki-themed bar with dangerously delicious rum drinks!
Floyd, NY
131 Atlantic AveLow-key bar with lots of bouron and indoor bocce!
Clover Club
210 Smith StSpeakeasy-style joint with awesome cocktails.
We love this place just down the street from us! TONS of beers, full bar, yummy snack menu, and the owners' sweet dog, Jason :)
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The Hop Shop
121 Columbia StreetWe love this place just down the street from us! TONS of beers, full bar, yummy snack menu, and the owners' sweet dog, Jason :)
This cool space sort of feels like your ecclectic relative's study. Great cocktails and if you're hungry, try the authentic Canadian poutine!!
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Fawkner
191 Smith StThis cool space sort of feels like your ecclectic relative's study. Great cocktails and if you're hungry, try the authentic Canadian poutine!!
Sightseeing
Take the beautiful walk through Brooklyn Heights and enjoy a stunning view of Lower Manhattan.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceTake the beautiful walk through Brooklyn Heights and enjoy a stunning view of Lower Manhattan.
Essentials
Unlike any TJs you've been in before, this one is inside a beautiful old bank. Don't be intimidated by the long winding checkout line- it moves deceptively quickly!
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StUnlike any TJs you've been in before, this one is inside a beautiful old bank. Don't be intimidated by the long winding checkout line- it moves deceptively quickly!
Key Food Marketplace
7414 3rd AveHandy to have so nearby.
CVS
150 Court StWhere we get our household staples.
Dreams Gourmet
170 Court St24 hour bodega with lots of organic frozen/prepared food options
Entertainment & Activities
Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court StCute old movie theatre showing current-run films
The Alamo Drafthouse experience will spoil you for seeing movies forever after! Order food & drinks right at your seat in this super stylish theatre. Make sure to check out House of Wax, the macabre bar downstairs.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WThe Alamo Drafthouse experience will spoil you for seeing movies forever after! Order food & drinks right at your seat in this super stylish theatre. Make sure to check out House of Wax, the macabre bar downstairs.