Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Open 24 hours except major public holidays.
Convenient to every train line but possible to walk there as well.
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Pathmark
1525 Albany AveOpen 24 hours except major public holidays.
Convenient to every train line but possible to walk there as well.
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order groceries online and have them delivered to the apartment on a day and time specified by you.
FreshDirect
order groceries online and have them delivered to the apartment on a day and time specified by you.
Foodtown of Crown Heights
905-13 Franklin Avecorner grocery store
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St4/5 Train will take you directly to this grocery store
Saturday mornings. Local farms bring fresh produce, flowers, dairy and meat to this open air green market. Grand Army Plaza is beautiful and historic entrance to Prospect Park. Next to large library.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueSaturday mornings. Local farms bring fresh produce, flowers, dairy and meat to this open air green market. Grand Army Plaza is beautiful and historic entrance to Prospect Park. Next to large library.
Arts & Culture
One of the largest collections of Egyptian artifacts in the country.
Target hosts "First Saturdays" where entrance is free to enjoy the museum, lectures, dancing, movies and music.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyOne of the largest collections of Egyptian artifacts in the country.
Target hosts "First Saturdays" where entrance is free to enjoy the museum, lectures, dancing, movies and music.
Hear great and good new musical artists. Free entry. Serves drinks but not food. This neighborhood has many bars that allow you to bring in your own food from other places. Some have takeout menus.
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Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StHear great and good new musical artists. Free entry. Serves drinks but not food. This neighborhood has many bars that allow you to bring in your own food from other places. Some have takeout menus.
Only the best jazz artists get on this prestigious little stage. Intimate. Excellent food from Blue Smoke restaurant upstairs (BBQ, salmon, homemade potato chips and Porch Swing highly recommended).
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Jazz Standard
116 E 27th StOnly the best jazz artists get on this prestigious little stage. Intimate. Excellent food from Blue Smoke restaurant upstairs (BBQ, salmon, homemade potato chips and Porch Swing highly recommended).
Admission is free for all visitors every Friday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Ticket permits you to all other Museum galleries, exhibitions, and films. Children 16 and under enter free everyday.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetAdmission is free for all visitors every Friday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Ticket permits you to all other Museum galleries, exhibitions, and films. Children 16 and under enter free everyday.
This was J.P. Morgan's home. The titan of industry collected artifacts, rare art, and rare books with the intention of giving Americans access to culture. It's a gorgeous.
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Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison AveThis was J.P. Morgan's home. The titan of industry collected artifacts, rare art, and rare books with the intention of giving Americans access to culture. It's a gorgeous.
Food Scene
Great Caribbean fast food. Small dining area so probably best to enjoy it at home, in Prospect Park or one of the local bars that permit outside food.
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Christie's Jamaican Patties
387 Flatbush AveGreat Caribbean fast food. Small dining area so probably best to enjoy it at home, in Prospect Park or one of the local bars that permit outside food.
Near the W4 train station on West 3rd street. Some of the best middle eastern food. Tiny seating area so take it to go to a bar or local park. Many of the surrounding bars permit outside food.
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Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StNear the W4 train station on West 3rd street. Some of the best middle eastern food. Tiny seating area so take it to go to a bar or local park. Many of the surrounding bars permit outside food.
The Islands
671 Washington AveGreat Caribbean food
Tom’s
782 Washington AveAmerican Diner. Great for breakfast.
Kimchi Grill
766 Washington AveKorean and Mexican! Popular but I have not tried it yet
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveMexican
Bombay Masala
678 Franklin AvenueIndian food
Sapid
595 Washington AveIndian food that can be delivered via grubhub
La Maison du Macaron
132 W 23rd StLovely tea house, delicious macrons and other treats.
Born
293 Flatbush AveThai
delicious gourmet food deli, locally sourced. Gelato, cheeses and other dairy products are just the best. Excellent sandwiches and prepared meals for take out or dine in.
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Bklyn Larder
228 Flatbush Avedelicious gourmet food deli, locally sourced. Gelato, cheeses and other dairy products are just the best. Excellent sandwiches and prepared meals for take out or dine in.
Really really good food at this restaurant. Not the typical fare. Also has organic and vegan options.
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Bar Corvo
791 Washington AvenueReally really good food at this restaurant. Not the typical fare. Also has organic and vegan options.
Sightseeing
The Big Onion walking tour of Chelsea and the High Line features architecture, literary history & the NYC "scene". Or go straight to the High Line park and eateries. Many designer shops (e.g. DVF).
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The High Line Park
The Big Onion walking tour of Chelsea and the High Line features architecture, literary history & the NYC "scene". Or go straight to the High Line park and eateries. Many designer shops (e.g. DVF).
Everything Else
Beautiful park. Great for cyclists, runners, picnics and various sports. For a schedule of concerts, theatrical plays etc, check the events page of http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/prospectpark
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Prospect Park
Beautiful park. Great for cyclists, runners, picnics and various sports. For a schedule of concerts, theatrical plays etc, check the events page of http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/prospectpark
closest laundrymat to apt. Self service. For a little more, they will launder and deliver to the apartment.
895 Franklin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 735-3545
Grandma Laundry Corner
895 Franklin Aveclosest laundrymat to apt. Self service. For a little more, they will launder and deliver to the apartment.
895 Franklin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 735-3545
Atlantic Terminal station
Major Train Hub
Walk or cycle across this beautiful bridge from Brooklyn to lower Manhattan. Great views from pedestrian promenade.
The Heights Salon of Brooklyn
136 Montague StWalk or cycle across this beautiful bridge from Brooklyn to lower Manhattan. Great views from pedestrian promenade.
Excellent hair stylists for wavy, curly or kinky hair. Check them out on Yelp and make appointment in advance. I've found they do a better job than Manhattan stylists for half the price.
Time Studio Inc.
9 Greene AveExcellent hair stylists for wavy, curly or kinky hair. Check them out on Yelp and make appointment in advance. I've found they do a better job than Manhattan stylists for half the price.
Brooklyn's central library is located in a beautiful building across from Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park. Large selection of books, magazines, DVDs for all ages in multiple languages. Cafe.
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Brooklyn Public Library
Brooklyn's central library is located in a beautiful building across from Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park. Large selection of books, magazines, DVDs for all ages in multiple languages. Cafe.
NY's 1st Anglican (Episcopalian) church. Wall St station (2,3,4,5 trains). Beautiful. George Washington was a member. Alexander Hamilton is buried in the churchyard along with other historic figures.
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Dreifaltigkeitskirche
89 BroadwayNY's 1st Anglican (Episcopalian) church. Wall St station (2,3,4,5 trains). Beautiful. George Washington was a member. Alexander Hamilton is buried in the churchyard along with other historic figures.
Shopping
One stop shopping for things you may have forgotten to bring with you. General store, pharmacy, groceries, household items, make up, clothing, shoes. But check Century21 first if you have the time.
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CVS Pharmacy
241 W 57th StOne stop shopping for things you may have forgotten to bring with you. General store, pharmacy, groceries, household items, make up, clothing, shoes. But check Century21 first if you have the time.
Incredible collection. Dining options in and around museum are also nice.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIncredible collection. Dining options in and around museum are also nice.
Department store featuring discounted designer brands: clothes, shoes, bags, home goods and more. Locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan
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Century21 Stores
32 Church StDepartment store featuring discounted designer brands: clothes, shoes, bags, home goods and more. Locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails in a Victorian parlor setting. "...patterned red velvet wallpaper, gilded moldings, and fireplace – set the mood for intimate sips of wine and champagne.” – The New York Times
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The Dove Parlor
228 Thompson StGreat cocktails in a Victorian parlor setting. "...patterned red velvet wallpaper, gilded moldings, and fireplace – set the mood for intimate sips of wine and champagne.” – The New York Times
Parkview Lounge
Upscale lounge
it’s a hotel but try the 16th floor, glassed-in bar with some outdoor seating
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Ink 48 Hotel
653 11th Aveit’s a hotel but try the 16th floor, glassed-in bar with some outdoor seating
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th Aveopen-air rooftop bar