Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great little local wood fired pizza with an attached bakery with the best bread around.
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveGreat little local wood fired pizza with an attached bakery with the best bread around.
Manny's
212 Patchen AveGood for all-around cuisine in a very quaint location.
Tepache
361 Halsey StBest "Mexican" in our opinion, if that is what you want.
Bklyn Pizza
36 Ralph AvenueProbably the most reliable pizza in the neighborhood.
Toad Style
93 Ralph AveLocal well-known vegan spot.
Butch & Coco
153 Howard AveUsually a decent meal is had here.
Kava Shteeble
94 Ralph AvenueGood local spot for coffee.
Cup of Brooklyn
1071 Gates AvenueFurther away, but better coffee all around.
Nice overall place for whatever you need, brunch, lunch and drinks with live music in the evening.
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City Bear Coffee & Wine
1487 BroadwayNice overall place for whatever you need, brunch, lunch and drinks with live music in the evening.
Any of the Joe's are THE place I suggest for a sliceria. This one is closer to the subway, that's why it's on the list.
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Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StAny of the Joe's are THE place I suggest for a sliceria. This one is closer to the subway, that's why it's on the list.
Best pizza. Don't go to Grimaldi's. The story outside Juliana's explains why. We can attest. Take your pizza and go sit on the dock at night. Won't regret.
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Juliana's
19 Old Fulton StBest pizza. Don't go to Grimaldi's. The story outside Juliana's explains why. We can attest. Take your pizza and go sit on the dock at night. Won't regret.
BK Bagels
1120 BroadwayBest closest bagel shop. Not the best, just closest.
Favorited by locals, pretty standard, but everyone wants Chinatown food, so this place is a safe bet.
Nha Trang Centre
148 Centre StFavorited by locals, pretty standard, but everyone wants Chinatown food, so this place is a safe bet.
The only place that serves pastrami sandwiches in the whole world.
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Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StThe only place that serves pastrami sandwiches in the whole world.
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StBest lox in all the land.
Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square WDownstairs food hall has a wide variety.
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Original and still good ramen, but try the buns.
This is the best source for coffee beans in the city full stop.
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Porto Rico Importing
201 Bleecker StThis is the best source for coffee beans in the city full stop.
Essentials
Halsey Traders Market
587 Halsey StNicest one in the neighborhood.
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StHas a fairly reliable selection, just not the best.
Getting Around
Halsey Street Station
Closest Metro, J/Z line (and sometimes M).
Closest stop on the C train - transfer to the A for faster service to Manhattan.
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Ralph Avenue
Ralph AvenueClosest stop on the C train - transfer to the A for faster service to Manhattan.
Arts & Culture
Best explination of what makes New York New York. Also an extremely useful giftshop.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StBest explination of what makes New York New York. Also an extremely useful giftshop.
It's ok and cheap; allows people to see part of NYC history up close.
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New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StIt's ok and cheap; allows people to see part of NYC history up close.
Shopping
If you need anything clothing wise, go here. But you probably already knew about it.
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Century21 Stores
32 Church StIf you need anything clothing wise, go here. But you probably already knew about it.
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StDrinks & Nightlife
Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetNever dissapoints. Intimate jazz club.
Entertainment & Activities
Good luck getting in, but a legendary comedy club that still holds true to its roots.
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Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StGood luck getting in, but a legendary comedy club that still holds true to its roots.