Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
It looks like an old French cafe and the coffee and pastries are unparalleled. One can sit for hours doing work on one's laptop or just relax. Staff v friendly and music quirky in a quiet way.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Henry's Local
570 Henry StIt looks like an old French cafe and the coffee and pastries are unparalleled. One can sit for hours doing work on one's laptop or just relax. Staff v friendly and music quirky in a quiet way.
It is so intimate, the food is divine and it is family run and has been in the neighborhood for years.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Petite Crevette
144 Union StreetIt is so intimate, the food is divine and it is family run and has been in the neighborhood for years.
The food never disappoints, the staff are wonderful and this place has withstood decades of change around it. Fab Italian.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fragole
394 Court StThe food never disappoints, the staff are wonderful and this place has withstood decades of change around it. Fab Italian.
Drinks & Nightlife
The bar and food area are so down home and friendly, with the best mac and cheese ever, and there is a theatre next door and sometimes a bluegrass trio in the food area. It's proper old Brooklyn via New Orleans.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jalopy Tavern
317 Columbia StThe bar and food area are so down home and friendly, with the best mac and cheese ever, and there is a theatre next door and sometimes a bluegrass trio in the food area. It's proper old Brooklyn via New Orleans.
Sightseeing
The view from the Promenade is worth it, the Statue of Liberty is visible and the walk to it takes you through some of the most beautiful listed historic buildings of Brooklyn, like where Truman Capote lived, Henry Miller etc and the view from BK Bridge Pk from the deck at the water is stunning too.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge BoulevardThe view from the Promenade is worth it, the Statue of Liberty is visible and the walk to it takes you through some of the most beautiful listed historic buildings of Brooklyn, like where Truman Capote lived, Henry Miller etc and the view from BK Bridge Pk from the deck at the water is stunning too.
Parks & Nature
It is really well landscaped and although relatively new, it is beautiful and has amazing views of Manhattan whether by day or night.
951 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Puente de Brooklyn
334 Furman StIt is really well landscaped and although relatively new, it is beautiful and has amazing views of Manhattan whether by day or night.
Arts & Culture
You can get great info here in a beautiful building on former famous residents, or be guided to important architectural spots or a literary tour.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont StYou can get great info here in a beautiful building on former famous residents, or be guided to important architectural spots or a literary tour.
Shopping
Unique and well selected women's clothes. On the pricey side but if you hit a sale, congrats!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Brooklyn - Cobble Hill
Unique and well selected women's clothes. On the pricey side but if you hit a sale, congrats!
Essentials
Even though it is pricier than other supermarkets, the quality is worth it.
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Market
240 E Houston StEven though it is pricier than other supermarkets, the quality is worth it.