Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
The restaurant that launched Ditmas Park as a foodie destination -- and made long-time locals cheer.
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The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdThe restaurant that launched Ditmas Park as a foodie destination -- and made long-time locals cheer.
A Filipino restaurant whose owners who relocated here when they tired of the banker scene in SOHO. The President's chef made a special trip for brunch.
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Purple Yam
1314 Cortelyou RdA Filipino restaurant whose owners who relocated here when they tired of the banker scene in SOHO. The President's chef made a special trip for brunch.
You'll want to eat the entire menu. This and Lark Coffee next door opened this summer 2012. Both offer serious competition for Cortelyou Road eateries.
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Am Thai Bistro
1003 Church AveYou'll want to eat the entire menu. This and Lark Coffee next door opened this summer 2012. Both offer serious competition for Cortelyou Road eateries.
Mimi's Hummus
1209 Cortelyou RdRAVE reviews and a Michelin Guide listing.
Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdDaily News says it's the best coffee in the City. I agree.
SHOULD say Madina Restaurant and Sweets. My favorite Indian food take-out.
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Madina
563 Coney Island AveSHOULD say Madina Restaurant and Sweets. My favorite Indian food take-out.
La Huasteca Restaurant
Mexican takeout good enough for this Texan
Drinks & Nightlife
Inviting bar, well-curated live music downstairs, backyard deck (bring your own food.) Flower shop in front. Featured on the cover of Time Out Magazine cover with the cast of "Hair".
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Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdInviting bar, well-curated live music downstairs, backyard deck (bring your own food.) Flower shop in front. Featured on the cover of Time Out Magazine cover with the cast of "Hair".
Everything Else
Russian Baths. For real. With vodka. Others may be more atmospheric, but you can't beat the nearness to the neighborhood.
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Brooklyn Banya
602 Coney Island AveRussian Baths. For real. With vodka. Others may be more atmospheric, but you can't beat the nearness to the neighborhood.
Essentials
Natural foods on the way to Church Ave. Subway. Don't ask me why they call it "Downtown".
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Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveNatural foods on the way to Church Ave. Subway. Don't ask me why they call it "Downtown".
Love William, his wife and other family members who run this corner convenience store. Standard bodega offerings. Good for quick runs and late night convenience. NOTE: MAP location a little off.
Pimental Grocery
1223 Church AveLove William, his wife and other family members who run this corner convenience store. Standard bodega offerings. Good for quick runs and late night convenience. NOTE: MAP location a little off.
One of several neighborhood health food markets. You don't have to be a member to shop.
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Flatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdOne of several neighborhood health food markets. You don't have to be a member to shop.
Yes. A supermarket on the corner. Not the fanciest, but all the basics.
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C-Town Supermarket
72 Wyckoff AveYes. A supermarket on the corner. Not the fanciest, but all the basics.
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn's cultural centerpiece. A complex of live performance spaces. World-class dance, theater, music and movies. Free music at the upstairs cafe. Home to the Next Wave Festival.
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BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlBrooklyn's cultural centerpiece. A complex of live performance spaces. World-class dance, theater, music and movies. Free music at the upstairs cafe. Home to the Next Wave Festival.