Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
It's a pleasant walk from the apartment. The setting is charmingly rustic and the food is delightful. Try their latte and also recommend the french toast. (They also offer simple, healthy options.)
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Iris Cafe
125 Columbia PlIt's a pleasant walk from the apartment. The setting is charmingly rustic and the food is delightful. Try their latte and also recommend the french toast. (They also offer simple, healthy options.)
British pub atmosphere with a decent selection of beers on tap. Fish-n-chips? Check. Friendly bartender? Check.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Atlantic Chip Shop
129 Atlantic AveBritish pub atmosphere with a decent selection of beers on tap. Fish-n-chips? Check. Friendly bartender? Check.
Flavorful and fresh at amazing prices. Stop by on your way to Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBO area. (It's a tiny hole in the wall place with limited seating.)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heights Falafel
78 Henry StFlavorful and fresh at amazing prices. Stop by on your way to Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBO area. (It's a tiny hole in the wall place with limited seating.)
Try "The Oyster Room" next door for happy hour, oysters, and tapas menu. ($1 oyster happy hour deals!) Low key but still romantic. Try classic cocktails (including Brooklyn Heights) and wine-pairing. It gets crowded so get there early and relax.
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Jack the Horse Tavern
Try "The Oyster Room" next door for happy hour, oysters, and tapas menu. ($1 oyster happy hour deals!) Low key but still romantic. Try classic cocktails (including Brooklyn Heights) and wine-pairing. It gets crowded so get there early and relax.
Inviting & quaint atmosphere coupled with an eclectic Nouveau American bistro-style cuisine. Go for brunch or dinner (no weekday lunch option) and try tapas-style selection.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colonie
127 Atlantic AveInviting & quaint atmosphere coupled with an eclectic Nouveau American bistro-style cuisine. Go for brunch or dinner (no weekday lunch option) and try tapas-style selection.
It's as Brooklyn Heights as it can get where it's all about the food with locally sourced quality ingredients, albeit a bit heavier on the meat-based flare. It's laid back & intimate, service is friendly, and serious carnivores are welcome. Try their wild game menu or whatever fancies your whim from their exotic dishes.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Henry's End
72 Henry StIt's as Brooklyn Heights as it can get where it's all about the food with locally sourced quality ingredients, albeit a bit heavier on the meat-based flare. It's laid back & intimate, service is friendly, and serious carnivores are welcome. Try their wild game menu or whatever fancies your whim from their exotic dishes.
It's your basic, hearty, reliable Italian spot with reasonable wine list and friendly service. Note, the portions are large in NYC scale. Cash only. Go early to avoid the wait.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noodle Pudding
38 Henry StIt's your basic, hearty, reliable Italian spot with reasonable wine list and friendly service. Note, the portions are large in NYC scale. Cash only. Go early to avoid the wait.
Nouveau American bistro with a French turn - opened by the crew of Buttermilk Channel. Comforting & warm yet with interesting menu. Try smoked sardines, the snails served with bacon over grits or the duck breast.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
French Louie
320 Atlantic AveNouveau American bistro with a French turn - opened by the crew of Buttermilk Channel. Comforting & warm yet with interesting menu. Try smoked sardines, the snails served with bacon over grits or the duck breast.
Drinks & Nightlife
Le Boudoir
135 Atlantic AveAn excellent speakeasy-style venue.
Parks & Nature
Go for the stunning views of Manhattan skyline and sunset. A runner's delight.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceGo for the stunning views of Manhattan skyline and sunset. A runner's delight.
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is not just about music. It offers multi-arts in many building - Peter Jay Sharp (Opera House/Rose Cinemas), Harvey Theater, and Fisher. Go for theater, opera, dance, music, film, visual arts, and literary.
859 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBrooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is not just about music. It offers multi-arts in many building - Peter Jay Sharp (Opera House/Rose Cinemas), Harvey Theater, and Fisher. Go for theater, opera, dance, music, film, visual arts, and literary.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store from the apartment. Their selection is limited but wholesome.
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Perelandra Natural Food Center
175 Remsen StThis is the closest grocery store from the apartment. Their selection is limited but wholesome.
It's an experience to just walk around and pick out samplers. They offer the best variety of dried spices, hummus, bottled sauces, olive oils, nuts, and dried goods Stock up during your visit.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveIt's an experience to just walk around and pick out samplers. They offer the best variety of dried spices, hummus, bottled sauces, olive oils, nuts, and dried goods Stock up during your visit.
It's the closest local drug store for prescriptions and beauty items.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Chemist
335 Graham AveIt's the closest local drug store for prescriptions and beauty items.
Go to this mom & pop store for the wide selection and best prices. (Even cheaper than TJ's nearby but go with TJ's for specific organic produce.) Their produce is always fresh with the fast turn-over rate.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable
291 Atlantic AveGo to this mom & pop store for the wide selection and best prices. (Even cheaper than TJ's nearby but go with TJ's for specific organic produce.) Their produce is always fresh with the fast turn-over rate.
Your everyday Trader Joe's at a beautiful formerly bank building. The lines get long in the afternoon.
1296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
130 Court StYour everyday Trader Joe's at a beautiful formerly bank building. The lines get long in the afternoon.
Getting Around
Subway Station for 2/3/4/5.
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Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket
Montague StreetSubway Station for 2/3/4/5.
Court Street
61 6th StSubway Station for R
Subway Station for A/C
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High Street - Brooklyn Bridge Station
Subway Station for A/C
Jay St - MetroTech
Subway Station for A/C/F