Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Went with a group once and all of the dishes were on point, great atmosphere.
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Samurai Mama
205 Grand StWent with a group once and all of the dishes were on point, great atmosphere.
Lighthouse
145 Borinquen PlAmazing cocktails, interesting Israeli influenced dishes
The Saint Austere
Awesome $1 oyster happy hour
Great spot to work, outdoor backyard, solid wifi, serves draft beer too
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The West Brooklyn
379 Union AveGreat spot to work, outdoor backyard, solid wifi, serves draft beer too
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AvePricey but delicious bbq - get the burnt ends
Yebisu
Solid ramen spot
Great indoor market in Google's building. Artisanal, high quality restaurants of all types.
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Chelsea Market
75 9th AveGreat indoor market in Google's building. Artisanal, high quality restaurants of all types.
Great Ramen, long lines so try to go when they open around 5pm, also open for lunch hours
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Ippudo NY
65 4th AveGreat Ramen, long lines so try to go when they open around 5pm, also open for lunch hours
Several locations, my favorite is the one near Washington Square Park. Indian snack food, but I will eat it for any meal, any day of the week. My absolute favorite food in NY, on the cheap.
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The Kati Roll Company
49 W 39th StSeveral locations, my favorite is the one near Washington Square Park. Indian snack food, but I will eat it for any meal, any day of the week. My absolute favorite food in NY, on the cheap.
Expensive, but the best pastrami sandwich you will ever have.
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Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StExpensive, but the best pastrami sandwich you will ever have.
Authentic Northeastern Thai (Isaan) food, my girlfriend and I are Thai and this is our favorite Thai spot in NY.
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Somtum Der
85 Avenue AAuthentic Northeastern Thai (Isaan) food, my girlfriend and I are Thai and this is our favorite Thai spot in NY.
Our second favorite Thai spot, also Northeastern Thai Isaan food, not your ordinary dishes found in most Thai restaurants.
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Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetOur second favorite Thai spot, also Northeastern Thai Isaan food, not your ordinary dishes found in most Thai restaurants.
If you want to experience the beautiful chaos of Chinatown while eating A+ soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), this place is for you. Be (moderately) aggressive when in line.
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Shanghai Dumpling
100 Mott StIf you want to experience the beautiful chaos of Chinatown while eating A+ soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), this place is for you. Be (moderately) aggressive when in line.
Texas BBQ joint started by a Texan (and approved by this Texan =)
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Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue
267 Flatbush AveTexas BBQ joint started by a Texan (and approved by this Texan =)
My favorite sicilian pizza spot - go with friends so you can order the Old Fashioned! Their Italian sausage is the best topping imho.
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Adrienne's Pizzabar
54 Stone StMy favorite sicilian pizza spot - go with friends so you can order the Old Fashioned! Their Italian sausage is the best topping imho.
Weekend artisanal food market open on Saturdays during good weather (check smorgasburg.com first).
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveWeekend artisanal food market open on Saturdays during good weather (check smorgasburg.com first).
Amazing smoked fish wholesaler, open on Friday mornings to the public - long lines but worth the wait if you like salmon!
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Acme Smoked Fish Corporation
30 Gem StAmazing smoked fish wholesaler, open on Friday mornings to the public - long lines but worth the wait if you like salmon!
They sell great artisanal products, cheese, beer/cider, but I go mainly for their sandwiches - the spicy turkey is incredible!
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Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StThey sell great artisanal products, cheese, beer/cider, but I go mainly for their sandwiches - the spicy turkey is incredible!
Huge space that's great for coffee/working during the day, solid food, with lots of cool events (DJ's, comedy, live music, etc.) at night.
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Freehold
45 S 3rd StHuge space that's great for coffee/working during the day, solid food, with lots of cool events (DJ's, comedy, live music, etc.) at night.
-321° Ice Cream Shop
288 Grand StIce cream so good
Drinks & Nightlife
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StGreat German Biergarten feel
Several sections - DJ area, live music stage, outdoor food truck/bar, they have it all
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Union Hall
702 Union StSeveral sections - DJ area, live music stage, outdoor food truck/bar, they have it all
Black Flamingo
168 Borinquen PlCocktail bar with dance floor, vegetarian food
Barcade
388 Union Aveso I can plan NBA Jam on arcade while getting drunk, duh
Essentials
Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveA bit pricier than bodegas but high quality products
Entertainment & Activities
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveFun events and movies
Sightseeing
One World Observatory
117 West St
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StTop of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaChrysler-bygningen
405 Lexington AveGreat elevated views of Chelsea neighborhood and the West side of Manhattan
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High Line-parken
Great elevated views of Chelsea neighborhood and the West side of Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeA short walk across, with great views the entire way
Hangout near NYU, with beautiful sculptures, constant street performances, youthful and energetic crowd. Plenty of great cheap eats nearby (including my favorite, Kati Roll)
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Washington Square Park
Washington SquareHangout near NYU, with beautiful sculptures, constant street performances, youthful and energetic crowd. Plenty of great cheap eats nearby (including my favorite, Kati Roll)
One of the best Chinatowns in the world. Find every kind of Chinese food you seek, and lots of random street shopping if you like.
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Chinatown
One of the best Chinatowns in the world. Find every kind of Chinese food you seek, and lots of random street shopping if you like.
If you visit Chinatown, you're a few steps away from Little Italy. Good Italian restaurants abound!
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Little Italy
189 Grand StIf you visit Chinatown, you're a few steps away from Little Italy. Good Italian restaurants abound!
Another Iconic Scene, breathtaking every time. Lots of good food inside as a bonus.
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Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StAnother Iconic Scene, breathtaking every time. Lots of good food inside as a bonus.
Where Broadway plays happen - something to see after visiting Times Square
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Theater District
Where Broadway plays happen - something to see after visiting Times Square
Ladet Bull
Bowling GreenIcon of capitalism near Wall St.
New York-børsen
11 Wall StIcon of capitalism on Wall St.
A great way to see the Statue of Liberty for cheap and get views of south Manhattan. Won't be able to go up the statue though. Don't stay in Staten Island though, just ride it there and back to Manhattan for the views.
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Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryA great way to see the Statue of Liberty for cheap and get views of south Manhattan. Won't be able to go up the statue though. Don't stay in Staten Island though, just ride it there and back to Manhattan for the views.
Parks & Nature
Great views of Manhattan from DUMBO, perfect for a romantic walk.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StGreat views of Manhattan from DUMBO, perfect for a romantic walk.
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGreat for running, lots of ppl playing sports in the evening.
Next to Prospect Park and a great farmer's market. Free on Saturday mornings 10:00am-noon. Great Japanese Pond garden inside and many exhibits.
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Brooklyn botaniske hage
990 Washington AveNext to Prospect Park and a great farmer's market. Free on Saturday mornings 10:00am-noon. Great Japanese Pond garden inside and many exhibits.
Shopping
SoHo
Entire area of fashion companies - shop til you drop