Melanie
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Arts & Culture

Top notch museum, stone's throw from our apartment.
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ბრუკლინის მუზეუმი
200 Eastern Pkwy
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Top notch museum, stone's throw from our apartment.
Art Deco Gold exterior. Stunning architecture at the best intersection in town.
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Brooklyn Public Library
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Art Deco Gold exterior. Stunning architecture at the best intersection in town.
BAM has all kinds of things, live music and theater, a movie theater, a bar, check it out!
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave
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BAM has all kinds of things, live music and theater, a movie theater, a bar, check it out!

Parks & Nature

It's the greatest park in the world. It's actually better than Central Park. I swear. You can enter it best right at Grand Army Plaza.
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პროსპექტ პარკი
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It's the greatest park in the world. It's actually better than Central Park. I swear. You can enter it best right at Grand Army Plaza.
This park is a little hidden gem, no one really knows about it and because it's elevated it has great views of the Botanic Gardens next door. Great for runners.
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Mount Prospect Park
Eastern Parkway
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This park is a little hidden gem, no one really knows about it and because it's elevated it has great views of the Botanic Gardens next door. Great for runners.

Food Scene

Delicious ramen, Morimoto off-shoot, and so affordable. Cash only!
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Chuko
565 Vanderbilt Ave
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Delicious ramen, Morimoto off-shoot, and so affordable. Cash only!
Delicious Korean food
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White Tiger
601 Vanderbilt Ave
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Delicious Korean food
Off-shoot of Al Di La (michelin rated) this rustic Italian place never fails.
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Bar Corvo
791 Washington Avenue
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Off-shoot of Al Di La (michelin rated) this rustic Italian place never fails.
Yummmmmmmm, unusual pizza that never fails in a quirky and charming environment with great service.
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Amorina Cucina Rustica
624 Vanderbilt Ave
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Yummmmmmmm, unusual pizza that never fails in a quirky and charming environment with great service.
This is what Suzanne Vega was singing about! Go here for breakfast/brunch (they don't serve booze), even if there's a line they'll come out and bring you cookies or orange wedges while you wait.
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Tom’s
782 Washington Ave
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This is what Suzanne Vega was singing about! Go here for breakfast/brunch (they don't serve booze), even if there's a line they'll come out and bring you cookies or orange wedges while you wait.
For a fancy New American meal...yum.
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James
605 Carlton Ave
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For a fancy New American meal...yum.
buzzy new Thai place
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LOOK by Plant Love House
622 Washington Ave
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buzzy new Thai place
buzzy new Mexican place -- delish!
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El Atoradero Brooklyn
708 Washington Avenue
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buzzy new Mexican place -- delish!
Famous for their burger, considered one of the best in NYC, and also known for their pizzas.
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Emily
919 Fulton St
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Famous for their burger, considered one of the best in NYC, and also known for their pizzas.
killer american soul fusion food. there's always a wait and it's always worth it.
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Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill Ave
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killer american soul fusion food. there's always a wait and it's always worth it.
korean tacos. yeah, that's right. this is more casual take out style but with unbelievable flavor.
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Kimchi Grill
766 Washington Ave
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korean tacos. yeah, that's right. this is more casual take out style but with unbelievable flavor.
oh, just the best ice cream you'll ever have, made right here in brooklyn. there might be a line...but it's worth it. ask to try a few samples before deciding, that's part of the fun!
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt Ave
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oh, just the best ice cream you'll ever have, made right here in brooklyn. there might be a line...but it's worth it. ask to try a few samples before deciding, that's part of the fun!
hipster-y little coffee shop cafe. light bites, very cute.
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Milk Bar
620 Vanderbilt Ave
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hipster-y little coffee shop cafe. light bites, very cute.
foodie italian spot
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franny's
348 Flatbush Avenue
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foodie italian spot
eat all the BBQ.
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Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue
267 Flatbush Ave
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eat all the BBQ.
coffee shop serving stumptown, great little garden. love this spot. there's several other coffee shops on the street but this is my fave (and closest)
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Sit & Wonder
688 Washington Ave
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coffee shop serving stumptown, great little garden. love this spot. there's several other coffee shops on the street but this is my fave (and closest)
great middle eastern with a great backyard. if you're going to eat indoors it's better for takeout, not much indoor ambiance but the food is great.
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Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt Ave
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great middle eastern with a great backyard. if you're going to eat indoors it's better for takeout, not much indoor ambiance but the food is great.
yummy dominican with a great happy hour and super cool vibe -- great service, too.
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Puerto Viejo
564 Grand Ave
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yummy dominican with a great happy hour and super cool vibe -- great service, too.
solid american restaurant specializing in sausages and local fare. it's a big place for brooklyn so there's rarely a wait.
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The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt Ave
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solid american restaurant specializing in sausages and local fare. it's a big place for brooklyn so there's rarely a wait.
korean fusion that is delicious
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Tygershark
581 Vanderbilt Ave
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korean fusion that is delicious
this is another one that is relatively big so there's rarely a wait. southern american yumminess.
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Dean Street
755 Dean St
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this is another one that is relatively big so there's rarely a wait. southern american yumminess.
there are other bagel spots in the area but this is my favorite, and it's right by the subway (just make sure if you're going to eat your bagel on the subway it's not a stinky sandwich, NYC faux pas!)
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Bergen Bagels
473 Bergen St
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there are other bagel spots in the area but this is my favorite, and it's right by the subway (just make sure if you're going to eat your bagel on the subway it's not a stinky sandwich, NYC faux pas!)
this is kind of like a hipster food court. they sometimes host events and flea markets and stuff and have outdoor space, too. very cool spot!
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BERG'N
899 Bergen St
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this is kind of like a hipster food court. they sometimes host events and flea markets and stuff and have outdoor space, too. very cool spot!
considered one of the best new restaurants in the country, right around the corner!
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Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt Ave
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considered one of the best new restaurants in the country, right around the corner!
yummy, organic bakery steps away from the apartment.
The BAKERY on Bergen
740 Bergen St
yummy, organic bakery steps away from the apartment.
super cute dessert shop that stays open later than most.
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Little Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince St
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super cute dessert shop that stays open later than most.
really great outdoor cuban spot. the heart of fort greene.
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Habana Outpost
757 Fulton St
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really great outdoor cuban spot. the heart of fort greene.

Drinks & Nightlife

There is absolutely no better place to get a cocktail. Emphasis on cocktail, this is not a shot and beer bar. Sit in the garden if it's nice or enjoy the gorgeous interior if not & enjoy your life. BTW, there's no sign, just a white tile exterior. a true speakeasy!
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Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt Ave
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There is absolutely no better place to get a cocktail. Emphasis on cocktail, this is not a shot and beer bar. Sit in the garden if it's nice or enjoy the gorgeous interior if not & enjoy your life. BTW, there's no sign, just a white tile exterior. a true speakeasy!
Mid-century modern spacey vibes with great cocktails, you can see it from our balcony.
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Bearded Lady
686A Washington Ave
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Mid-century modern spacey vibes with great cocktails, you can see it from our balcony.
you can go here to have a beer, or go here to get a beer to go, or go here to fill a growler with beer to go. unbelievable selection.
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Gold Star Beer Counter
176 Underhill Ave
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you can go here to have a beer, or go here to get a beer to go, or go here to fill a growler with beer to go. unbelievable selection.
a solid dive bar with a back patio. no frills, which is nice sometimes.
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Soda Bar
629 Vanderbilt Ave
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a solid dive bar with a back patio. no frills, which is nice sometimes.
honky-tonk kind of bar with lots of stuff like trivia, karaoke, etc, and good southern style pub grub. not fancy. at all. i believe there is a LGBTQ scene here as well.
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Branded Saloon
603 Vanderbilt Ave
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honky-tonk kind of bar with lots of stuff like trivia, karaoke, etc, and good southern style pub grub. not fancy. at all. i believe there is a LGBTQ scene here as well.
this is the famous Dr. Who bar with the bathroom that's like a thing in Dr. Who (I don't watch the show). They have music and a steampunk vibe.
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The Way Station
683 Washington Ave
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this is the famous Dr. Who bar with the bathroom that's like a thing in Dr. Who (I don't watch the show). They have music and a steampunk vibe.
awesome dive bar with great beer selection and backyard. not pretentious, just good.
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Washington Commons
748 Washington Ave
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awesome dive bar with great beer selection and backyard. not pretentious, just good.
this place is such an anomaly and i love it. i never know when it's going to be open but when it is it's my fave.
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Art Cafe + Bar
884 Pacific St
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this place is such an anomaly and i love it. i never know when it's going to be open but when it is it's my fave.
cool bar in the front, bands and dance parties in the back!
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Friends and Lovers
641 Classon Ave
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cool bar in the front, bands and dance parties in the back!
great beer selection and sandwiches.
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Hops Hill
886 Fulton St
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great beer selection and sandwiches.
straight ahead, no frills, but still really nice bar with solid but, again, no frills food right on our corner. almost never busy and always good.
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The Saint Catherine
660 Washington Avenue
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straight ahead, no frills, but still really nice bar with solid but, again, no frills food right on our corner. almost never busy and always good.

Sightseeing

Brooklyn's own Arc de Triomphe, some great scuptures and an amazing fountain sculpture thing?! Yes, please.
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გრანდ არმის მოედანი
Flatbush Avenue
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Brooklyn's own Arc de Triomphe, some great scuptures and an amazing fountain sculpture thing?! Yes, please.

Shopping

get yourself some wine and store it in our wine fridge/enjoy it in our crystal stemware. great selection and staff, just steps from our apartment.
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The Winey Neighbor
679 Washington Ave
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get yourself some wine and store it in our wine fridge/enjoy it in our crystal stemware. great selection and staff, just steps from our apartment.
Because sometimes you need to go to Target and Uniqlo rules. And there's a zillion trains right there.
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Atlantic Terminal station
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Because sometimes you need to go to Target and Uniqlo rules. And there's a zillion trains right there.
great beer store, you can fill a growler as well.
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Prospect Heights Beer Works
648 Washington Avenue
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great beer store, you can fill a growler as well.
in case you want to buy some bespoke mayonnaise... ;)
Empire Mayonnaise
564 Vanderbilt Ave
in case you want to buy some bespoke mayonnaise... ;)
a quirky little record store with some great vintage albums and reissues.
Norton Records Shop
595 Washington Ave
a quirky little record store with some great vintage albums and reissues.
cool vintage store
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Bergen Street
Bergen Street
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cool vintage store
a store for home brewers
Bitter & Esters
700 Washington Ave
a store for home brewers
a destination bookstore
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Unnameable Books
615 Vanderbilt Ave
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a destination bookstore
outdoor farmer's market with everything you can imagine, walking distance from our apartment.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush Avenue
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outdoor farmer's market with everything you can imagine, walking distance from our apartment.

Entertainment & Activities

Going to a concert or game at Barclays? You can walk there from our place. And hit a couple bars on the way.
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ბარკლეისის ცენტრი
620 Atlantic Ave
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Going to a concert or game at Barclays? You can walk there from our place. And hit a couple bars on the way.
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BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St
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