Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
688 Washington Ave
688 Washington AvenueUsed books, free wifi and coffee libations!
605 Prospect Pl
605 Prospect PlaceTacos and great margaritas specials in this tiny but popular joint.
A neighborhood institution for healthy Mexican fare and good drinks. There's often a line to get in, but it's well earned.
566 recommandé par les habitants
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveA neighborhood institution for healthy Mexican fare and good drinks. There's often a line to get in, but it's well earned.
There's always a serious line for weekend breakfast/brunch. The chef/owner was featured on the Food Network & our little neighborhood secret wasn't secret any more. Super tasty, and not overpriced.
123 recommandé par les habitants
Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveThere's always a serious line for weekend breakfast/brunch. The chef/owner was featured on the Food Network & our little neighborhood secret wasn't secret any more. Super tasty, and not overpriced.
Gen
659 Washington AveThe better of the closest local sushi places.
Arts & Culture
Always interesting, changing exhibits.
FREE entry the first Saturday evening of each month-- always a blast.
www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php
3011 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAlways interesting, changing exhibits.
FREE entry the first Saturday evening of each month-- always a blast.
www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php
Sightseeing
Free entry Saturday mornings 10a-12 noon!
Beautiful grounds, including their giant greenhouses.
2030 recommandé par les habitants
Jardin botanique de Brooklyn
990 Washington AveFree entry Saturday mornings 10a-12 noon!
Beautiful grounds, including their giant greenhouses.
Wonderful to do the walk across the bridge. NOT recommended to do by bicycle, because pedestrians wander into the bike lanes without looking. Selfie dangers!
1505 recommandé par les habitants
Pont de Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWonderful to do the walk across the bridge. NOT recommended to do by bicycle, because pedestrians wander into the bike lanes without looking. Selfie dangers!
Parks & Nature
Free admission on Saturdays before 12 noon, and all day on Tuesdays!
2030 recommandé par les habitants
Jardin botanique de Brooklyn
990 Washington AveFree admission on Saturdays before 12 noon, and all day on Tuesdays!
Bike trails, open fields, many free activities and concerts in the summer!
Saturday mornings there's a farmers market outside the main entrance gates at Grand Army Plaza.
3418 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park
Bike trails, open fields, many free activities and concerts in the summer!
Saturday mornings there's a farmers market outside the main entrance gates at Grand Army Plaza.
Essentials
Large grocery store exactly one block south of us. If you purchase more than $50 of groceries, they will deliver them for free (please tip the delivery guy $5). Has good specials- much less expensive than the little corner bodega markets. Also sells beer and a very limited wine selection.
87 recommandé par les habitants
GalaFresh Farms
492 St Marks AveLarge grocery store exactly one block south of us. If you purchase more than $50 of groceries, they will deliver them for free (please tip the delivery guy $5). Has good specials- much less expensive than the little corner bodega markets. Also sells beer and a very limited wine selection.
Small neighborhood pharmacy. Good service. Basic drugstore needs, as well as the nearest place to have your doctor call in any prescriptions.
Eve & Mike Pharmacy
552 St Marks AveSmall neighborhood pharmacy. Good service. Basic drugstore needs, as well as the nearest place to have your doctor call in any prescriptions.