Arts & Culture
The Brooklyn's Children Museum has activities for children of all ages. It offers free entry once a week. It is great for imaginary play with a pretend pizza place, grocery store, and a theater.
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Museo de los Niños de Brooklyn
145 Brooklyn AveThe Brooklyn's Children Museum has activities for children of all ages. It offers free entry once a week. It is great for imaginary play with a pretend pizza place, grocery store, and a theater.
Great exhibits and very accessible. First Saturdays, at night the museum opens its doors for guests, music and food. Who doesn't love a party at the museum?!
While closed Mon & Tues, museum is open from 11am-6pm or 10pm on other days.
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Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyGreat exhibits and very accessible. First Saturdays, at night the museum opens its doors for guests, music and food. Who doesn't love a party at the museum?!
While closed Mon & Tues, museum is open from 11am-6pm or 10pm on other days.
If you're able to visit in May for the lilacs or in June for the roses, and Spring for cherry blossom festival. Easy to get to in Brooklyn. Free admission on Sat 10am-12noon. Free all day on Tuesday.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveIf you're able to visit in May for the lilacs or in June for the roses, and Spring for cherry blossom festival. Easy to get to in Brooklyn. Free admission on Sat 10am-12noon. Free all day on Tuesday.
Food Scene
This place is awesome!!! The pizza is authentic Italian and the atmosphere is rustic Italian countryside. Brunch is a must. The drinks are amazing creations. Also, this is a "cash only" restaurant.
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveThis place is awesome!!! The pizza is authentic Italian and the atmosphere is rustic Italian countryside. Brunch is a must. The drinks are amazing creations. Also, this is a "cash only" restaurant.
Very good Cuban place. I would definitely recommend the rasta pasta or oxtail as your main course! Its a small establishment , and fills up very quickly, especially on a Friday and Saturday evening.
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Footprints Cafe
5814 Clarendon RdVery good Cuban place. I would definitely recommend the rasta pasta or oxtail as your main course! Its a small establishment , and fills up very quickly, especially on a Friday and Saturday evening.
Pricey, but food is delicious; the staff is attentive; the seating feels luxurious; and a great musical selection. Place is busy so make reservations.
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Blue Ribbon
280 5th AvePricey, but food is delicious; the staff is attentive; the seating feels luxurious; and a great musical selection. Place is busy so make reservations.
It's right by the river and has a gorgeous view of the boats and swans during dusk. The decor, people, view - everything was great. I recommend getting reservations for a table near the windows.
il Fornetto
2902 Emmons AveIt's right by the river and has a gorgeous view of the boats and swans during dusk. The decor, people, view - everything was great. I recommend getting reservations for a table near the windows.
Staff is very pleasant and attentive. Staff is very pleasant and attentive. More importantly, the coffee is outstanding!
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Gorilla Coffee
472 Bergen StStaff is very pleasant and attentive. Staff is very pleasant and attentive. More importantly, the coffee is outstanding!
Great neighborhood restaurant with yummy Southern food and a pleasant diverse Brooklyn atmosphere. Brunch here is good, but be prepared to wait a little. The service is slow.
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Peaches
393 Lewis AveGreat neighborhood restaurant with yummy Southern food and a pleasant diverse Brooklyn atmosphere. Brunch here is good, but be prepared to wait a little. The service is slow.
Absolutely amazing. Really cool and laid back, low lighting, candles on every wooden table, a clear view of the wood-burning pizza oven. Best pizza ever! My go to place and winner consistently!
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveAbsolutely amazing. Really cool and laid back, low lighting, candles on every wooden table, a clear view of the wood-burning pizza oven. Best pizza ever! My go to place and winner consistently!
Entire menu is excellent. Great for a quiet meal alone or an evening with friends! Great food, lovely vibes, friendly service, reasonable prices and the drinks are delicious!
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Mayfield
688 Franklin AveEntire menu is excellent. Great for a quiet meal alone or an evening with friends! Great food, lovely vibes, friendly service, reasonable prices and the drinks are delicious!
A subtle Brazilian flair and a really fun spot with a nice interpretation of the modern 'upscale/casual. The dishes are tasty and surprisingly generously portioned. The service is helpful & friendly.
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Pacifico's Fine Foods
798 Franklin AvenueA subtle Brazilian flair and a really fun spot with a nice interpretation of the modern 'upscale/casual. The dishes are tasty and surprisingly generously portioned. The service is helpful & friendly.
Pubs/Gastropubs. Small place with a lot of character. The burgers are really good and so is the beer selection. They have happy hour twice a day, once at five and again at ten.
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The Ox Tavern
1715 Newkirk AvePubs/Gastropubs. Small place with a lot of character. The burgers are really good and so is the beer selection. They have happy hour twice a day, once at five and again at ten.
Irie Caribbean Kitchen & Bakery
126 Utica AveMy absolute favorite brunch spot. In love with the hungry man's breakfast and the old fashions.
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Putnam's Pub & Cooker
419 Myrtle AveMy absolute favorite brunch spot. In love with the hungry man's breakfast and the old fashions.
No one beats the service here! It's like being at grandma's for brunch!
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Ms. Dahlia's Cafe
449 Nostrand AvenueNo one beats the service here! It's like being at grandma's for brunch!
Black Swan
Great food and ambiance
Parks & Nature
Huge, beautiful, and in the heart of Brooklyn. The lake is significantly large with 5 miles of trails around it. It offers beautiful scenery that includes birds and other wildlife in their habitat.
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Parque Prospect
Huge, beautiful, and in the heart of Brooklyn. The lake is significantly large with 5 miles of trails around it. It offers beautiful scenery that includes birds and other wildlife in their habitat.
Facilities include: Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Bathrooms, Dog-friendly Areas, Fitness Equipment, Football Fields, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Spray Showers, and Tennis Courts
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Lincoln Terrace Park Tennis Courts
299 Buffalo AveFacilities include: Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Bathrooms, Dog-friendly Areas, Fitness Equipment, Football Fields, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Spray Showers, and Tennis Courts
Facilities include: Pool (Indoor) (1), Athletic Field (3), Locker Room (2), Basketball Court (Indoor) (3), Playground (1), Computer Resource Center (1), Fitness Room (2), Pool Table (1), Gymnasium (1), Teen Room (1) and a Kitchen (1).
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St. John's Recreation Center
1251 Prospect PlFacilities include: Pool (Indoor) (1), Athletic Field (3), Locker Room (2), Basketball Court (Indoor) (3), Playground (1), Computer Resource Center (1), Fitness Room (2), Pool Table (1), Gymnasium (1), Teen Room (1) and a Kitchen (1).
Drinks & Nightlife
Decent place to grab a drink or watch the game. They have day parties in the weekend and brunch as well. The drinks are exceptional. Even at 2am, the DJ does a fantastic job keeping everyone dancing.
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Vodou Bar
95 Halsey StreetDecent place to grab a drink or watch the game. They have day parties in the weekend and brunch as well. The drinks are exceptional. Even at 2am, the DJ does a fantastic job keeping everyone dancing.
It's a great place to stop in during the week to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The clientele and bartenders are really laid back and friendly. Def go for the dancing on the weekends.
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Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveIt's a great place to stop in during the week to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The clientele and bartenders are really laid back and friendly. Def go for the dancing on the weekends.
A cozy, relaxed lounge to kick back after a long week. They have a happy hour that last until 9 pm. There is a warm & welcoming wait staff. $40 -10 Well Drinks & Hookah 10-12am.
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Simplicity Wine Bar
310 Malcolm X BoulevardA cozy, relaxed lounge to kick back after a long week. They have a happy hour that last until 9 pm. There is a warm & welcoming wait staff. $40 -10 Well Drinks & Hookah 10-12am.
Lounge with good music and soul food. They have live bands performing, karaoke night (on Fridays), DJ's, mature crowd, great priced drinks, and bartenders who know how to make a great drink.
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Essence
1662 Atlantic AveLounge with good music and soul food. They have live bands performing, karaoke night (on Fridays), DJ's, mature crowd, great priced drinks, and bartenders who know how to make a great drink.
This is a restaurant bar. But I've only been here for dinner & drinks. The brisket is amazing and the drinks are strong.
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Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue
267 Flatbush AveThis is a restaurant bar. But I've only been here for dinner & drinks. The brisket is amazing and the drinks are strong.
Entertainment & Activities
Super easy to get to by train, as they all stop right in front of the place. The arena area seems smaller than The Garden and has a more intimate feel. The bathrooms are clean and the staff helpful.
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Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveSuper easy to get to by train, as they all stop right in front of the place. The arena area seems smaller than The Garden and has a more intimate feel. The bathrooms are clean and the staff helpful.
Shopping
Best place to hit every popular store and venture off to the side streets for the boutiques.
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SoHo
Best place to hit every popular store and venture off to the side streets for the boutiques.
This is in the Garment district. Best place to buy wholesale goods at wholesale prices (socks, jewelry, perfume, etc).
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Koreatown
This is in the Garment district. Best place to buy wholesale goods at wholesale prices (socks, jewelry, perfume, etc).
Essentials
Clean Rite Center
1 Putnam AveWhole Foods Market
214 3rd St