Guidebook for Brooklyn
Sightseeing
The Brooklyn Botanic Gardens were founded in 1910. Visit a variety of special gardens & plantings including the Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Lily Pond Terrace, Fragrance Garden & Bonsai Museum.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveThe Brooklyn Botanic Gardens were founded in 1910. Visit a variety of special gardens & plantings including the Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Lily Pond Terrace, Fragrance Garden & Bonsai Museum.
Prospect Park is a gorgeous oasis in the middle of Brooklyn. It features a 60 acre lake, a 90 acre meadow, a forest and a zoo. Take a picnic or rent a pedal boat.
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Prospect Park
Prospect Park is a gorgeous oasis in the middle of Brooklyn. It features a 60 acre lake, a 90 acre meadow, a forest and a zoo. Take a picnic or rent a pedal boat.
Arts & Culture
Fine permanent collection and rotating special exhibits.
Very fun free party first Saturday of every month, the people watching of the neighborhood denizens rivals the art.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyFine permanent collection and rotating special exhibits.
Very fun free party first Saturday of every month, the people watching of the neighborhood denizens rivals the art.
Check out their website for interesting arts events and sites in New York.
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Public Art Fund
1 E 53rd StCheck out their website for interesting arts events and sites in New York.
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Beautiful architecture, various readings and public events.
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Brooklyn Public Library
Beautiful architecture, various readings and public events.
Food Scene
Bar Corvo
791 Washington AvenueItalian Restaurant
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveExcellent Pizza.
Udom Thai
661 Washington AveThai Food.
Aliseo Osteria Del Borgo
665 Vanderbilt AveFabulous Italian Restaurant.
The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt AveSophisticated restaurant & bar.
Charming small wine and coffee bar decorated with a vintage style. Love the old tile floor. Delicious quiches, breads, pastries & pies.
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Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveCharming small wine and coffee bar decorated with a vintage style. Love the old tile floor. Delicious quiches, breads, pastries & pies.
Vibrant Mexican restaurant with a great menu and reasonable prices. Very family friendly. Eclectic decor with a full bar.
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveVibrant Mexican restaurant with a great menu and reasonable prices. Very family friendly. Eclectic decor with a full bar.
Veggies Natural Juice Bar
785 Franklin AveFresh squeezed vegetable & fruit juices.
nice, small coffee shop with interesting pastries and a good vibe.
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Glass Shop
766 Classon Avenice, small coffee shop with interesting pastries and a good vibe.
small taco stand with good margaritas and interesting fillings--fried avocado anyone?
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Gueros
605 Prospect Plsmall taco stand with good margaritas and interesting fillings--fried avocado anyone?
Sweet Basil
670 Franklin Avethai food: beef with green beans is a must
Excellent coffee in a cosy atmosphere. Wifi and large wooden tables.
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Breukelen Coffee House
764 Franklin AveExcellent coffee in a cosy atmosphere. Wifi and large wooden tables.
Small high quality restaurant with small, interesting menu and great cocktails. Best bet is a Mid afternoon lunch on a Saturday or Sunday when it is not packed.
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franny's
348 Flatbush AvenueSmall high quality restaurant with small, interesting menu and great cocktails. Best bet is a Mid afternoon lunch on a Saturday or Sunday when it is not packed.
Innovative pizza listed as the best in New York City for 2012 by the Village Voice.
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PeteZaaz
766 Classon AveInnovative pizza listed as the best in New York City for 2012 by the Village Voice.
Bombay Masala
678 Franklin AvenueGood Indian food. Delivery and a nice backyard.
Lily & Fig
727 Franklin AveLovely & cosy tea shop offering baked goods and coffee as well.
Cornelius
565 Vanderbilt AvenueOne of New York City's best gourmet happy hours.
Beast
638 Bergen StreetMediterranean tapas served in a unique atmosphere.
Dean Street
755 Dean StServing lunch, brunch & dinner.
Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveHip & family friendly soul restaurant.
a new restaurant in the neighborhood.
oyster and beer happy hour weeknights 5;30-6;30
nice room.
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Mayfield
688 Franklin Avea new restaurant in the neighborhood.
oyster and beer happy hour weeknights 5;30-6;30
nice room.
Drinks & Nightlife
Poetry & literary readings, movie nights and a live D.J. makes for a fun & interesting night.
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Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlPoetry & literary readings, movie nights and a live D.J. makes for a fun & interesting night.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveGreat bar with vintage decor offering a small menu of food.
Soda Bar
629 Vanderbilt Avedive bar with very good burgers
Shopping
An excellent discount boutique offering women's clothing, hats, jewelry & shoes. Most items reduced by 60%.
beri
500 Prospect PlAn excellent discount boutique offering women's clothing, hats, jewelry & shoes. Most items reduced by 60%.
Leather bags (some hand painted), totes, hats & jewelry are sold at this cute shop with a lovely & helpful owner.
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Owl and Thistle General Store
Leather bags (some hand painted), totes, hats & jewelry are sold at this cute shop with a lovely & helpful owner.
This Crown Heights vintage clothing shop is a treasure trove of wardrobe gems in excellent condition, at crazy-reasonable prices.
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Rosebud Vintage
721 Franklin AveThis Crown Heights vintage clothing shop is a treasure trove of wardrobe gems in excellent condition, at crazy-reasonable prices.
Fabulous 2 level jewelry shop with wholesale prices that is open to the public. Most of the earrings are $3.25! Great for gifts.
Earrings Plaza
1204 BroadwayFabulous 2 level jewelry shop with wholesale prices that is open to the public. Most of the earrings are $3.25! Great for gifts.
Excelsior Bike Shop
694 Franklin AveSales, service & rentals.
The Village Voice rates this doughnut shop as the best in New York City for 2012. Freshly made all day long; they are delicious!
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Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueThe Village Voice rates this doughnut shop as the best in New York City for 2012. Freshly made all day long; they are delicious!
Crepes, waffles ,ice cream and candy in a nostalgic decor with a garden in the back.
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The Candy Rush
733 Franklin AveCrepes, waffles ,ice cream and candy in a nostalgic decor with a garden in the back.
Lasting Impressions Inc
637 Park Pl1960's furniture, glassware, picture frames and original artwork for sale.
Everything Else
Manicures, pedicures and waxing in a small but elegant setting.
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Rosco's Pizza
685 Franklin AvenueManicures, pedicures and waxing in a small but elegant setting.
Year round farmer's market every Saturday 8am-4pm.
Sea scallops, Cato Corners artisanal cheeses, breads, seasonal vegetables from several vendors.
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Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueYear round farmer's market every Saturday 8am-4pm.
Sea scallops, Cato Corners artisanal cheeses, breads, seasonal vegetables from several vendors.
the winter home of brooklyn fela market, november-april.
housed in an historic bank, well curated selection plus food vendors. saturdays 11-5
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Brooklyn Winter Flea
1 Hanson Placethe winter home of brooklyn fela market, november-april.
housed in an historic bank, well curated selection plus food vendors. saturdays 11-5