Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveThe best Moroccan in NYC (my favorite outside of Marrakech!)
Authentic, NY bagels and spreads with the most authentic New York cashier you'll ever meet
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Bagelsmith Bedford
189 Bedford AveAuthentic, NY bagels and spreads with the most authentic New York cashier you'll ever meet
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StA favorite, local pie
Juliette
135 N 5th StThe best W'burg brunch with a ton of health-conscious options
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StSouthern, soul food. Close enough to stumble home once the Itis hits
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayWorld famous steakhouse, about a 10 min walk
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StSuper eco-friendly (i.e. expensive) self-service laundry with an incredible staff
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Celsious
115 N 7th StSuper eco-friendly (i.e. expensive) self-service laundry with an incredible staff
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StCheap, well-stocked grocery
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveDrinks & Nightlife
One of the hottest clubs in the entire city. Electronic/house music. Come ready to dance.
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Output
74 Wythe Ave One of the hottest clubs in the entire city. Electronic/house music. Come ready to dance.
Either watch a live set or go bowling. Or both. Questlove DJs here most Thursday nights!
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveEither watch a live set or go bowling. Or both. Questlove DJs here most Thursday nights!
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StLive music and an active dance floor. 5 min walk
Super-packed, but very fun with live South American/African inspired beats. About a 10 min walk
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Bembe
81 S 6th StSuper-packed, but very fun with live South American/African inspired beats. About a 10 min walk
Super cool bar with an expansive outdoor space and a taco truck out back. Reminds me of my previous life in Austin TX.
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Union Pool
484 Union AveSuper cool bar with an expansive outdoor space and a taco truck out back. Reminds me of my previous life in Austin TX.
Bar games, cool bartenders, and late-night dancing on tables.
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The Whiskey Brooklyn
44 Berry StBar games, cool bartenders, and late-night dancing on tables.
Authentic beer hall with a live string/winds ensemble almost every night.
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StAuthentic beer hall with a live string/winds ensemble almost every night.
Huge indoor space, but if it's nice out the roof deck has a beautiful view, as well.
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Berry Park
4 Berry StHuge indoor space, but if it's nice out the roof deck has a beautiful view, as well.
The best beer in the five boroughs (says me) with a tasting room.
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Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StThe best beer in the five boroughs (says me) with a tasting room.
Parks & Nature
Williamsburg
Nice public park splitting W'burg and Greenpoint.
Entertainment & Activities
Famous local cinema playing both new and classic flicks, all while serving food and drinks in comfy chairs.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveFamous local cinema playing both new and classic flicks, all while serving food and drinks in comfy chairs.
Shopping
Apple Williamsburg
247 Bedford AveBeautiful store, per usual
Getting Around
Citi Bike