Shopping
Great local whiskeys and a large international wine selection.
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Brooklyn Wine Exchange
138 Court StGreat local whiskeys and a large international wine selection.
Splendid
142 Court StGreat shopping for basics.
Rag & Bone
100-104 Christopher StFancy boutique with a lot of hip items
Urban Outfitters
162 2nd AveFor your chain clothing store fix.
Barneys New York, Brooklyn
Fancy bags? Fancy shoes? Fancy shirts? YES.
lululemon
114 5th AveYoga pant emergency? You're covered.
Great second-hand clothing store where the fashion elite trade in their goodies. Expect big names at little prices.
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Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveGreat second-hand clothing store where the fashion elite trade in their goodies. Expect big names at little prices.
A chain, but full of adorable stationary, wrapping paper and gifts.
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Paper Source
211 W BroadwayA chain, but full of adorable stationary, wrapping paper and gifts.
A neighborhood staple for Middle Eastern fare, dry goods, and some of the best hummus you'll ever have.
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Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveA neighborhood staple for Middle Eastern fare, dry goods, and some of the best hummus you'll ever have.
Rock'Scool Brooklyn
389 Court StA great source for small instrument parts and large instrument purchases.
Soula Shoes
185 Smith StFancy shoes - comfort over style, but they look good.
Everything Else
Fancy private school. You'll hear kids playing on their roof when you get in the shower in the morning.
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
185 Court StFancy private school. You'll hear kids playing on their roof when you get in the shower in the morning.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brooklyn Inn
148 Hoyt StGreat quiet bar - clean, classy and always a good idea.
Clover Club
210 Smith StFancy cocktails and small plates.
It's also a restaurant -- but as a bar it has some of the best cocktails in the city, especially if you love fresh fruit juice in your concoctions.
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Colonie
127 Atlantic AveIt's also a restaurant -- but as a bar it has some of the best cocktails in the city, especially if you love fresh fruit juice in your concoctions.
Amazing cocktails, burgers, and a turkey leg sandwich that is a total must-have.
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Henry Public
329 Henry StAmazing cocktails, burgers, and a turkey leg sandwich that is a total must-have.
Parks & Nature
A great park for morning coffee, small playground for kids.
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Cobble Hill Cleaners & Laundry
226 Court StA great park for morning coffee, small playground for kids.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StArts & Culture
Great gallery featuring up and coming artists with international leanings.
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The Invisible Dog Art Center
51 Bergen StGreat gallery featuring up and coming artists with international leanings.
Idlewild Books
249 Warren StreetGreat little bookstore offering language classes as well
Barnes & Noble
33 E 17th StChain bookstore with an extensive children's section
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeBrooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceGetting Around
Borough Hall station
A major train hub including the 2/3/4/5
Bergen Street
Trains Station with the F/G trains
Jay St - MetroTech
Train Station - Trains include A/C/F/R
Hoyt - Schermerhorn station
Train station includes stops on the A/C/G lines