Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Blessings is a very unique cafe and herb shop run by a down to earth couple, Lily and Will. They serve local and organic foods, fresh coffee, and herbal teas. Pick up keys here when indicated.
633 Flatbush Ave
633 Flatbush AvenueBlessings is a very unique cafe and herb shop run by a down to earth couple, Lily and Will. They serve local and organic foods, fresh coffee, and herbal teas. Pick up keys here when indicated.
544 Flatbush Ave
544 Flatbush AvenueOn the way to the train, community feel, good coffee and tea.
Fresh baked goods, cold brewed coffee, good espresso, next to train.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Tip of the Tongue
43 Lincoln RoadFresh baked goods, cold brewed coffee, good espresso, next to train.
Superb farm to table restaurant, make reservations ahead, true Brooklyn, great neighborhood, train ride away, great service, kid friendly too.
229 recommandé par les habitants
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdSuperb farm to table restaurant, make reservations ahead, true Brooklyn, great neighborhood, train ride away, great service, kid friendly too.
Hands down best macrobiotic food in NY - great vibe, awesome food, respite from hectic Union Sq energy.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Souen at East Village
326 East 6th StreetHands down best macrobiotic food in NY - great vibe, awesome food, respite from hectic Union Sq energy.
Angelica Kitchen
Awesome vegan food, healthy, fresh, good vibes.
Sightseeing
On Sunday's at ~ 4:00 pm there is a drum circle nearby the Parkside St entrance. Don't miss it. Lefrak Center is the perfect place to cool off at their water park. Use our grill too!
3418 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park
On Sunday's at ~ 4:00 pm there is a drum circle nearby the Parkside St entrance. Don't miss it. Lefrak Center is the perfect place to cool off at their water park. Use our grill too!
Gorgeous, serene and free on Tuesdays before noon. Enjoy Brooklyn's finest and relax in nature.
2030 recommandé par les habitants
Jardin botanique de Brooklyn
990 Washington AveGorgeous, serene and free on Tuesdays before noon. Enjoy Brooklyn's finest and relax in nature.
Bohemian epicenter of lower Manhattan, good shopping, yoga, Farmers Markets M, W, F & Sat.
987 recommandé par les habitants
Union Square
Bohemian epicenter of lower Manhattan, good shopping, yoga, Farmers Markets M, W, F & Sat.
Go here if you are seeing a show or sight seeing in Times SQ. Affordable food in food courts. Part of Manhattan for locals, cultural experience, good shopping along 5th ave.
159 recommandé par les habitants
Koreatown
Go here if you are seeing a show or sight seeing in Times SQ. Affordable food in food courts. Part of Manhattan for locals, cultural experience, good shopping along 5th ave.
Essentials
Provides all essentials, convenient, friendly, fresh. Small organic section, hormone free chicken.
7 recommandé par les habitants
565 Flatbush Ave
565 Flatbush AvenueProvides all essentials, convenient, friendly, fresh. Small organic section, hormone free chicken.
Fresh, friendly, everything you could want health food related, affordable for the neighborhood, friendly, convenient.
7 recommandé par les habitants
565 Flatbush Ave
565 Flatbush AvenueFresh, friendly, everything you could want health food related, affordable for the neighborhood, friendly, convenient.
Entertainment & Activities
Zoo de Prospect Park
450 Flatbush AveGreat Activity for kids.
Lefferts Historic House
452 Flatbush AveGreat free kids activities.
They have great activities for kids, beautiful location, bathroom.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
101 East DrThey have great activities for kids, beautiful location, bathroom.
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd StKatie works here, great affordable high quality theatre for families, walk in.
Everything Else
B, Q and Shuttle trains, elevator, visit this station when Parkside is having repairs, express stop.
36 Lincoln Rd
36 Lincoln RoadB, Q and Shuttle trains, elevator, visit this station when Parkside is having repairs, express stop.
My favorite yoga studio, off the Q train, vegan restaurant, all teachers are good. I recommend Rima, Matthew, Dechen and Jules.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Jivamukti Yoga Center New York
841 BroadwayMy favorite yoga studio, off the Q train, vegan restaurant, all teachers are good. I recommend Rima, Matthew, Dechen and Jules.
Affordable bath house, cultural experience, authentic russian food, great baths and treatments.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StAffordable bath house, cultural experience, authentic russian food, great baths and treatments.
188 Parkside Ave
188 Parkside AvenueParkside Metro station - the closest to our house, only Q train stops here.
Arts & Culture
Look up the celebrate Brooklyn music festival happening at the PP bandshell. Free concerts in the park, a walk through the park, a real NY experience.
113 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestLook up the celebrate Brooklyn music festival happening at the PP bandshell. Free concerts in the park, a walk through the park, a real NY experience.
Super fun location in WBurg to experience music, bowling, and the hip Wburg scene.
825 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveSuper fun location in WBurg to experience music, bowling, and the hip Wburg scene.
The Public Theater
425 Lafayette StGreat theatre venue, bar.
Katie also works here, awesome venue for theatre, dance, music and film. Great food, close to where we live, fun surrounding neighborhood.
521 recommandé par les habitants
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StKatie also works here, awesome venue for theatre, dance, music and film. Great food, close to where we live, fun surrounding neighborhood.
Sunshine Cinema
Independent, alternative films in downtown NY.
Whitney Museum Shop
99 Gansevoort StLove the Kandinsky exhibit.
Musée américain d'histoire naturelle
200 Central Park WestJust one of the best.
Dine-in movie theatre in W burg - one of a kind experience.
941 recommandé par les habitants
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveDine-in movie theatre in W burg - one of a kind experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Barbès
376 9th StGreat music venue, nearby, heart of Brooklyn.
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlNEarby, real Brooklyn, great dancing, good food.