Kim's Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
So much character in this intimate space. Go here to see and be seen. Hip vibe. Bartenders play vinyl records behind the bar. Food is delicious, health-conscious.
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveSo much character in this intimate space. Go here to see and be seen. Hip vibe. Bartenders play vinyl records behind the bar. Food is delicious, health-conscious.
This quaint little coffee shop is run by the friendly Aussies and I think it's neat that they have semi-secret barber shop tucked in the back of the cafe. I recommend the flat white made with almond milk.
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Three Seat Espresso
137 Avenue AThis quaint little coffee shop is run by the friendly Aussies and I think it's neat that they have semi-secret barber shop tucked in the back of the cafe. I recommend the flat white made with almond milk.
Everyone loves Roberta's - a now iconic "hipster chic" gourmet pizza and Italian destination in Bushwick. You can sit at a private table or at one of the giant communal tables if you feel like mingling with the locals.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StEveryone loves Roberta's - a now iconic "hipster chic" gourmet pizza and Italian destination in Bushwick. You can sit at a private table or at one of the giant communal tables if you feel like mingling with the locals.
Argentinian steak house located just steps off the Bedford L train (exit the train from the Driggs side). Known for their grass fed entrana, churassaco and avocado fries. Very intimate and romantic atmosphere, but it can get very busy on the weekends, so get there early to put your name on the list and don't show up too hungry!
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El Almacén
557 Driggs AveArgentinian steak house located just steps off the Bedford L train (exit the train from the Driggs side). Known for their grass fed entrana, churassaco and avocado fries. Very intimate and romantic atmosphere, but it can get very busy on the weekends, so get there early to put your name on the list and don't show up too hungry!
New Orleans-themed oyster bar in the heart of Williamsburg. Tons of atmosphere and personality. Happy Hour runs 4-7pm on weekdays with a huge selection of $1 oysters and craft cocktails.
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Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveNew Orleans-themed oyster bar in the heart of Williamsburg. Tons of atmosphere and personality. Happy Hour runs 4-7pm on weekdays with a huge selection of $1 oysters and craft cocktails.
Vegan donuts made in Brooklyn. Need I say more? There's also a location on St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A in the East Village.
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Dun-Well Doughnuts
222 Montrose AveVegan donuts made in Brooklyn. Need I say more? There's also a location on St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A in the East Village.
The largest Italian market in the world, feature a collection of restaurants, a fishmonger and butcher (and vegetable butcher), an espresso bar, a wine store, a cheese store, a cooking school, a kitchenware department and much more. Fun place to see and be seen whether you're in the mood to sip an Americano, enjoy a gelato, or shop for fresh cilantro and tomatoes so you can head home and make dinner.
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveThe largest Italian market in the world, feature a collection of restaurants, a fishmonger and butcher (and vegetable butcher), an espresso bar, a wine store, a cheese store, a cooking school, a kitchenware department and much more. Fun place to see and be seen whether you're in the mood to sip an Americano, enjoy a gelato, or shop for fresh cilantro and tomatoes so you can head home and make dinner.
Hip, seasonal, Americana, New Brooklyn restaurant with a menu that changes daily. Servers write the daily specials on the tablecloth as they explain them to you.
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Diner
85 BroadwayHip, seasonal, Americana, New Brooklyn restaurant with a menu that changes daily. Servers write the daily specials on the tablecloth as they explain them to you.
It takes five minutes to get a pour-over coffee at this hip cafe, but I don't mind. I also love the earthy Samovar green tea which is unlike any green tea I've ever had.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StIt takes five minutes to get a pour-over coffee at this hip cafe, but I don't mind. I also love the earthy Samovar green tea which is unlike any green tea I've ever had.
One of my all-time favorite places to eat in the city. I'm there at least once a week but usually more. Moroccan-inspired tagines, hummus, baba ganoush, tabouli and daily specials. Founded in 1983, the cuisine is known for being consistent, fresh and always delicious. If you're going for brunch get there early to put your name on the list, there's always a wait but it's worth it.
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveOne of my all-time favorite places to eat in the city. I'm there at least once a week but usually more. Moroccan-inspired tagines, hummus, baba ganoush, tabouli and daily specials. Founded in 1983, the cuisine is known for being consistent, fresh and always delicious. If you're going for brunch get there early to put your name on the list, there's always a wait but it's worth it.
The New York Times describes this Vietnamese cafe as "fast-casual Asian fusion" with . . . "tables created by a skateboard-park designer, an ancient wood-carved door, an Asian-pop mural, and a Jurassic Park–themed restroom." Definitely a must-see for the neighborhood. My fav items are the vegan pho and ginger brussel sprouts.
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Little Mo
1158 Myrtle AveThe New York Times describes this Vietnamese cafe as "fast-casual Asian fusion" with . . . "tables created by a skateboard-park designer, an ancient wood-carved door, an Asian-pop mural, and a Jurassic Park–themed restroom." Definitely a must-see for the neighborhood. My fav items are the vegan pho and ginger brussel sprouts.
The New York Times says, "The tomato sauce is sweet and vibrant, the buffalo mozzarella is first-rate, and the joy that the city’s newest pie guys take in their fledgling profession is palpable." Most well-known for their gourmet pizza. This place is quaint and romantic, perfect for dates.
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveThe New York Times says, "The tomato sauce is sweet and vibrant, the buffalo mozzarella is first-rate, and the joy that the city’s newest pie guys take in their fledgling profession is palpable." Most well-known for their gourmet pizza. This place is quaint and romantic, perfect for dates.
Skytown is a quaint little restaurant/bar less than two blocks from the Myrtle-Broadway JMZ train. Great for dinner or simply a latte/beer/glass of wine. If you're hungry try the grilled salmon in sesame sauce with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Super delicious + they deliver!
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SKYTOWN
921 BroadwaySkytown is a quaint little restaurant/bar less than two blocks from the Myrtle-Broadway JMZ train. Great for dinner or simply a latte/beer/glass of wine. If you're hungry try the grilled salmon in sesame sauce with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Super delicious + they deliver!
This place is a hidden gem! Tucked behind a tiny flower shop just two blocks or so from the Myrtle-Broadway JMZ train, Cafe Erzulie is a Haitian-American café and cocktail bar which feels like a tropical hipster heaven. Head to there for brunch, for some time with your laptop, or check out the nightlife scene when they often have parties, DJs and dancing.
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Cafe Erzulie
894 BroadwayThis place is a hidden gem! Tucked behind a tiny flower shop just two blocks or so from the Myrtle-Broadway JMZ train, Cafe Erzulie is a Haitian-American café and cocktail bar which feels like a tropical hipster heaven. Head to there for brunch, for some time with your laptop, or check out the nightlife scene when they often have parties, DJs and dancing.
Concrete
906 BroadwayModern authentic Sicilian with a great vibe. Awesome food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place to go and watch international sports. Huge beer hall with picnic style tables. They often have a projector playing the latest match. Tons of beer, grill with all types of sausages. Live music, you'll often find a swing band and dancers.
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StFun place to go and watch international sports. Huge beer hall with picnic style tables. They often have a projector playing the latest match. Tons of beer, grill with all types of sausages. Live music, you'll often find a swing band and dancers.
A tiny little piano-style bar, despite the big name. A different band or musician plays on the hour, every hour in the evenings. No cover, they pass a hat to tip the musicians if you care to join in. I usually go for a glass of Malbec while I'm there.
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Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StA tiny little piano-style bar, despite the big name. A different band or musician plays on the hour, every hour in the evenings. No cover, they pass a hat to tip the musicians if you care to join in. I usually go for a glass of Malbec while I'm there.
Quirky little place to grab a drink with the locals. Great happy hour. You might catch a live band, a musician, or film projections on any given night of the week. Check their website for an up-to-date schedule of events.
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Bizarre
12 Jefferson StQuirky little place to grab a drink with the locals. Great happy hour. You might catch a live band, a musician, or film projections on any given night of the week. Check their website for an up-to-date schedule of events.
Cute, intimate bar to get a glass of wine or cocktail. Just a five minute uber drive from the apartment. Friendly staff, knowledgeable bartenders.
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Moloko
705 Myrtle AveCute, intimate bar to get a glass of wine or cocktail. Just a five minute uber drive from the apartment. Friendly staff, knowledgeable bartenders.
Sightseeing
High Line Park
Beautiful trail along the west side.
Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the gorgeous views of the city.
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Dumbo
65 Plymouth StWalk along the boardwalk and enjoy the gorgeous views of the city.
One of my favorite beaches in the city. Located just down the boardwalk from Coney Island, a little more quiet and less crowded. Lots of Russian owned-restaurants with picturesque views.
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Brighton Beach
One of my favorite beaches in the city. Located just down the boardwalk from Coney Island, a little more quiet and less crowded. Lots of Russian owned-restaurants with picturesque views.
Coney Island claims it's the birthplace of the hotdog. It's a neighborhood on the southernmost point of Brooklyn. They have an amusement area along the water with more than 50 rides and attractions, including the new "Thunderbolt." You can stroll the beach any time of year but the rides and attractions are generally open weekends from Easter until Memorial Day, all week long from Memorial Day until Labor Day, and then weekends from Labor Day until the end of October. I've spent many summer days strolling the boardwalk at Coney Island.
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Coney Island
Coney Island claims it's the birthplace of the hotdog. It's a neighborhood on the southernmost point of Brooklyn. They have an amusement area along the water with more than 50 rides and attractions, including the new "Thunderbolt." You can stroll the beach any time of year but the rides and attractions are generally open weekends from Easter until Memorial Day, all week long from Memorial Day until Labor Day, and then weekends from Labor Day until the end of October. I've spent many summer days strolling the boardwalk at Coney Island.
Named as one of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World," by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The Empire State Building is said to be the fifth tallest skyscraper in the United States and the 29th tallest in the world. Please note, the address is 350 5th Ave, but for some reason the wrong address is popping up in the guidebook.
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Empire State Building
20 W 34th StNamed as one of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World," by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The Empire State Building is said to be the fifth tallest skyscraper in the United States and the 29th tallest in the world. Please note, the address is 350 5th Ave, but for some reason the wrong address is popping up in the guidebook.
Times Square is where you'll find Broadway shows like Hamilton, School of Rock, Wicked and Phantom of the Opera. Even if you don't have tickets to see a show, it's worth a visit just to see the big billboards and marquees at least once. Get that selfie! But plan to eat in a different neighborhood before you get there because the prices are gauged way too high in order to take advantage of the large numbers of tourists who might not know any better.
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Times Square
Times Square is where you'll find Broadway shows like Hamilton, School of Rock, Wicked and Phantom of the Opera. Even if you don't have tickets to see a show, it's worth a visit just to see the big billboards and marquees at least once. Get that selfie! But plan to eat in a different neighborhood before you get there because the prices are gauged way too high in order to take advantage of the large numbers of tourists who might not know any better.
While SoHo has historically been known as an artist enclave with a variety of lofts and galleries, it's transformed over the years to be a hotspot for shopping. Here you'll find your favorite chain stores like H&M, Topshop, Zara, Mango, Free People, Coach, Agent Provocateur, Rag & Bone, and the like, along with upscale and local boutiques. Great neighborhood for people watching, very European.
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SoHo
While SoHo has historically been known as an artist enclave with a variety of lofts and galleries, it's transformed over the years to be a hotspot for shopping. Here you'll find your favorite chain stores like H&M, Topshop, Zara, Mango, Free People, Coach, Agent Provocateur, Rag & Bone, and the like, along with upscale and local boutiques. Great neighborhood for people watching, very European.
When artists started getting priced out of Manhattan, may of them went to Williamsburg which has lent to it's reputation of being a hipster haven. But as history would have it, Williamsburg has gotten high-end too, but it's still got a creative vibe and remains one of my all-time favorite neighborhoods. Many of the restaurants here are fueled by young artist types who are passionate about they do. There's also tons of shopping, live music, cinema and other entertainment. Don't leave NYC without visiting this neighborhood at least once!
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Williamsburg
When artists started getting priced out of Manhattan, may of them went to Williamsburg which has lent to it's reputation of being a hipster haven. But as history would have it, Williamsburg has gotten high-end too, but it's still got a creative vibe and remains one of my all-time favorite neighborhoods. Many of the restaurants here are fueled by young artist types who are passionate about they do. There's also tons of shopping, live music, cinema and other entertainment. Don't leave NYC without visiting this neighborhood at least once!
It's known for being what Williamsburg used to be, and what the East Village used to be before that. Extremely hip, creative and vibrant community.
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Bushwick
It's known for being what Williamsburg used to be, and what the East Village used to be before that. Extremely hip, creative and vibrant community.
"Greenwich Village has been known as an artists' haven, the Bohemian capital, the cradle of the modern LGBT movement, and the East Coast birthplace of both the Beat and '60s counterculture movements." I love getting lost in the old streets lined with gorgeous brownstones and imagining Jack Kerouac hanging out with his old pal Allen Ginsberg.
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Greenwich Village
"Greenwich Village has been known as an artists' haven, the Bohemian capital, the cradle of the modern LGBT movement, and the East Coast birthplace of both the Beat and '60s counterculture movements." I love getting lost in the old streets lined with gorgeous brownstones and imagining Jack Kerouac hanging out with his old pal Allen Ginsberg.
Essentials
Lots of organic options and you can get a fresh vegetable juice while you shop!
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Mr. Kiwi's
957 BroadwayLots of organic options and you can get a fresh vegetable juice while you shop!
I do some shopping locally and pick up other things at Whole Foods. Huge selection of organic produce, super foods, and international items.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StI do some shopping locally and pick up other things at Whole Foods. Huge selection of organic produce, super foods, and international items.
Getting Around
G train is a 12-minute walk down Myrtle Avenue.
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Myrtle - Willoughby Avs station
G train is a 12-minute walk down Myrtle Avenue.
Flushing Ave
Flushing AvenueThe Flushing JMZ train is a 7-minute walk from our home.
Entertainment & Activities
See some of the best names in stand-up comedy in an intimate setting. Can't promise you anything, but twice on my birthday Chris Rock showed up to do a surprise set! This is where a lot of well-known comedians go to stay on their toes and practice new material. I've seen Dave Attel several times and my friend saw a surprise performance by Louie CK.
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Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StSee some of the best names in stand-up comedy in an intimate setting. Can't promise you anything, but twice on my birthday Chris Rock showed up to do a surprise set! This is where a lot of well-known comedians go to stay on their toes and practice new material. I've seen Dave Attel several times and my friend saw a surprise performance by Louie CK.
Amy Poehler's acting studio. UCB produces some of the funniest people in comedy. I used to watch Thomas Middleditch from Silicone Valley perform improv on Tuesday nights before he was famous and being nominated for Emmy's. During ASSSCAT 3000 on Sunday nights, I've also seen big names like Seth Meyers, Ira Glass, Rachel Dratch, Horatio Sans and Amy Poehler herself. Tickets are often $5-$15 and sometimes FREE.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StAmy Poehler's acting studio. UCB produces some of the funniest people in comedy. I used to watch Thomas Middleditch from Silicone Valley perform improv on Tuesday nights before he was famous and being nominated for Emmy's. During ASSSCAT 3000 on Sunday nights, I've also seen big names like Seth Meyers, Ira Glass, Rachel Dratch, Horatio Sans and Amy Poehler herself. Tickets are often $5-$15 and sometimes FREE.
Iconic film theater where Kevin Smith had his first screening of Clerks. Always an interesting independent film to discover. They serve coffee, tea, brownies and other refreshments, not just the typical popcorn and candy you find at usual cinemas.
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Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StIconic film theater where Kevin Smith had his first screening of Clerks. Always an interesting independent film to discover. They serve coffee, tea, brownies and other refreshments, not just the typical popcorn and candy you find at usual cinemas.
Enjoy the latest trends in indie film while sipping on craft cocktails, red wine, a pilsner or hot cider. Servers come to take your food order during the movie. In the heart of Williamsburg.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveEnjoy the latest trends in indie film while sipping on craft cocktails, red wine, a pilsner or hot cider. Servers come to take your food order during the movie. In the heart of Williamsburg.
Head to Theater 80 on Tuesday nights to see some of the city's brightest up-and-coming theater actors do cold readings of new plays. It's called Tuesdays @9 and it starts at 9pm! Bar is attached with full selection of wine and spirits + crepes if you're hungry.
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Theatre 80 Saint Marks
80 St Marks PlHead to Theater 80 on Tuesday nights to see some of the city's brightest up-and-coming theater actors do cold readings of new plays. It's called Tuesdays @9 and it starts at 9pm! Bar is attached with full selection of wine and spirits + crepes if you're hungry.
Parks & Nature
If you visit during the summer, head over to Long Beach for a beautiful stretch of sandy shores and a fun stroll on the boardwalk. Good for surfing too!
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Long Beach
If you visit during the summer, head over to Long Beach for a beautiful stretch of sandy shores and a fun stroll on the boardwalk. Good for surfing too!