Food Scene
Best Neapolitan pizza in New York and delicious cocktails. (NB: cash only)
1258 Einheimische empfehlen
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveBest Neapolitan pizza in New York and delicious cocktails. (NB: cash only)
Nashville-style fried chicken; highly recommended (order it "very hot" at your own risk)
604 Einheimische empfehlen
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveNashville-style fried chicken; highly recommended (order it "very hot" at your own risk)
Peaches
393 Lewis AveAmerican soul food
McDonald's
1380 BroadwayOpen 24 hours — for emergency use only!
El Rey
1310 BroadwayDominican food — good Cubanos and rotisserie chicken
Manny's
212 Patchen AveThe best local coffee shop
Grandchamps
197 Patchen AveDelicious and fresh Haitian cuisine.
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdUpscale tradition French cuisine
Nana Ramem
330 Malcolm X BlvdDelicious ramen on the way to or from the A train.
Cup of Brooklyn
1071 Gates AvenueStandard Brooklyn cafe with pastry and coffee.
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdSolid French bistro
Toad Style
93 Ralph AveVegan take out
Roberta's
261 Moore StSuper famous pizzeria
Essentials
Grocery stocking local, organic produce, fish and meat
107 Einheimische empfehlen
Bed-Stuy Fresh and Local
210 Patchen AvenueGrocery stocking local, organic produce, fish and meat
2 Ralph Ave
2 Ralph AvenueA good local market for fruits and vegetables and food staples
The corner store. Beer, chips, NY Post, lotto cards. It probably has a name, but who knows?
890 Quincy St
890 Quincy StreetThe corner store. Beer, chips, NY Post, lotto cards. It probably has a name, but who knows?
The local grocery store. Convenient place to stop to pick up dinner supplies when getting off the train
1291 Broadway
1291 BroadwayThe local grocery store. Convenient place to stop to pick up dinner supplies when getting off the train
Drinks & Nightlife
Lone Wolf
1089 BroadwayThe local dive bar
Bedford Hall
1177 Bedford AvenueI've wasted hours here on shuffleboard tables
Black Swan
Great burger and beer selection, soccer (football) on the TV
One Last Shag
348 Franklin AvenueGay-friendly bar with a spacious back yard.
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveLocal hipster dive
Casablanca Cocktail Lounge
300 Malcolm X BlvdWe haven't been here but looks interesting.
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StCocktails and live music
The Wilky
108 Patchen AveClosest bar to the apartment, craft beers and OK sandwiches.
Closest shop for wine & liquor. (You can buy beer at deli)
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Goodfellas Wine and Spirits
1295 BroadwayClosest shop for wine & liquor. (You can buy beer at deli)
Shopping
1366 Broadway
1366 BroadwayPharmacy for medicine, diapers, milk, etc.
Everything Else
This is our train! It's called the Gates Ave stop, but the entrance is on Quincy St and Broadway
1336 Broadway
1336 BroadwayThis is our train! It's called the Gates Ave stop, but the entrance is on Quincy St and Broadway
A shiny new gym around the corner. You can sign up for a free one-time day pass at the front desk
Ocean Hill
A shiny new gym around the corner. You can sign up for a free one-time day pass at the front desk
It's a bank. $3 ATM fee if you're not a BOA customer.
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Bank of America Financial Center
781 Eastern PkwyIt's a bank. $3 ATM fee if you're not a BOA customer.
Chez Alex
72 Ralph AveSandwiches, cookies, treats!
Super Cleaners
181 Wyckoff AveA laundromat
Parks & Nature
Basic Brooklyn city park with playground and ball fields. Not much nature but good for people-watching.
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P.O. Reinaldo Salgado Playground
750 Monroe StBasic Brooklyn city park with playground and ball fields. Not much nature but good for people-watching.