Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Boat
175 Smith StCheap, divey, awesome. They have a great jukebox.
Amazing cocktails, food and atmosphere—the fireplace in back is especially cozy in winter. Good for brunch, too.
143 Einheimische empfehlen
Clover Club
210 Smith StAmazing cocktails, food and atmosphere—the fireplace in back is especially cozy in winter. Good for brunch, too.
Bar Great Harry
280 Smith StA must if you're a craft beer geek.
All-in-one cafe/bar/hangout. As the name implies, everything's local—beer, wine, coffee, food.
60 Einheimische empfehlen
61 Local
61 Bergen StAll-in-one cafe/bar/hangout. As the name implies, everything's local—beer, wine, coffee, food.
Inviting cocktail bar with great drinks and food. I can only vouch for the turkey-leg sandwich (amazing) because I can't bring myself to order anything else...
86 Einheimische empfehlen
Henry Public
329 Henry StInviting cocktail bar with great drinks and food. I can only vouch for the turkey-leg sandwich (amazing) because I can't bring myself to order anything else...
Food Scene
Montreal-style Jewish deli. The smoked meat sandwich is life-changing!
78 Einheimische empfehlen
Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt StMontreal-style Jewish deli. The smoked meat sandwich is life-changing!
Sottocasa
298 Atlantic AveCharming pizzeria that makes Neapolitan-style pies.
Perfectly executed American comfort food. Get the french toast and the fried chicken!
159 Einheimische empfehlen
Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StPerfectly executed American comfort food. Get the french toast and the fried chicken!
Prime Meats
465 Court StGreat place for carnivores. The burger is phenomenal!
Incredible Thai food. The place is insanely popular, so expect a two-hour wait (there are bars nearby to grab a drink).
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetIncredible Thai food. The place is insanely popular, so expect a two-hour wait (there are bars nearby to grab a drink).
Delightful, quirky place that feels very Brooklyn. The cobb salad and the Black Friday sandwich are my favorites.
82 Einheimische empfehlen
Building On Bond
112 Bond StDelightful, quirky place that feels very Brooklyn. The cobb salad and the Black Friday sandwich are my favorites.
Beer-focused gastropub with great food. Get the fried chickpeas and the rosemary fries.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Strong Place
270 Court StBeer-focused gastropub with great food. Get the fried chickpeas and the rosemary fries.
Ramen! The best in the neighborhood and probably Brooklyn. The wings, gyoza, and short-rib ramen are excellent.
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Ganso Ramen
339 Greenwich StreetRamen! The best in the neighborhood and probably Brooklyn. The wings, gyoza, and short-rib ramen are excellent.
The nearest outpost of the super-popular NYC burger chain. Shackburgers and concretes (frozen custard with mix-ins) live up to the hype!
993 Einheimische empfehlen
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe nearest outpost of the super-popular NYC burger chain. Shackburgers and concretes (frozen custard with mix-ins) live up to the hype!
Cozy, rustic-Italian spot with a focus on vegetables. I love the broccoli rabe with a fried egg.
148 Einheimische empfehlen
Rucola
190 Dean StCozy, rustic-Italian spot with a focus on vegetables. I love the broccoli rabe with a fried egg.
Some of the best pizza in New York. Beyonce and Jay Z are fans! Unfortunately, so are a lot of people, so go early or plan on an hour wait.
168 Einheimische empfehlen
Lucali
575 Henry StSome of the best pizza in New York. Beyonce and Jay Z are fans! Unfortunately, so are a lot of people, so go early or plan on an hour wait.
Essentials
I joke that this place is my Cheers. It's a cheese shop with all kinds of delicious provisions: craft beer, charcuterie, fancy chocolates. Great spot to pick stuff up for a picnic or dinner party.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith StI joke that this place is my Cheers. It's a cheese shop with all kinds of delicious provisions: craft beer, charcuterie, fancy chocolates. Great spot to pick stuff up for a picnic or dinner party.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StThe best inexpensive groceries around.
Fancier and pricier than Trader Joe's, but they have a great produce section. Sort of like a mini Whole Foods.
522 Einheimische empfehlen
Union Market
240 E Houston StFancier and pricier than Trader Joe's, but they have a great produce section. Sort of like a mini Whole Foods.
Everything Else
Really good banh mi—not a bad way to spend $6! (Note: it's moved around the corner to 134 Smith Street.)
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Hanco's
134 Smith StReally good banh mi—not a bad way to spend $6! (Note: it's moved around the corner to 134 Smith Street.)
Top-notch artisanal bakery. I'm a big fan of the artichoke & goat cheese croissant.
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StTop-notch artisanal bakery. I'm a big fan of the artichoke & goat cheese croissant.
One Girl Cookies
33 Main StCute, kid-friendly place to sate your sweet tooth.
I know nothing about wine, but this place is legit. It's the sister store to Stinky Bklyn.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Smith & Vine
317 Smith StI know nothing about wine, but this place is legit. It's the sister store to Stinky Bklyn.
The legendary mad-genius dessert shop and bakery. Crack pie, cereal milk soft serve, corn and compost cookies...I could go on all day!
37 Einheimische empfehlen
Milk Bar Carroll Gardens
The legendary mad-genius dessert shop and bakery. Crack pie, cereal milk soft serve, corn and compost cookies...I could go on all day!