Guidebook for Brooklyn
Getting Around
Flushing Av station
Flushing AvenueExpress to downtown Manhattan. Local to midtown.
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th StTrains to upstate New York and Connecticut
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Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StTrains to upstate New York and Connecticut
Paliparan ng LaGuardia
Everything Else
Public hospital, which means you don't need U.S. health insurance. Long wait though.
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NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull
760 BroadwayPublic hospital, which means you don't need U.S. health insurance. Long wait though.
Essentials
Walgreens
210 Union AvePharmacy and open late.
Boutique grocery for fruits, vegetables, decent juice for cheap
233 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mr. Kiwi's
957 BroadwayBoutique grocery for fruits, vegetables, decent juice for cheap
Best grocery store in the area. Straddles the line between boutiquey Whole Foods-type of place and affordability.
134 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Brooklyn Harvest Market Union Ave
204 Union AveBest grocery store in the area. Straddles the line between boutiquey Whole Foods-type of place and affordability.
Food Scene
Good coffee shop with nice pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Reasonably priced.
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bushwick Grind
63 Whipple StGood coffee shop with nice pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Reasonably priced.
"The island of fried pigs."
Solid Puerto Rican food. If you're not used to it, the rotisserie chicken is your best bet. Very inexpensive.
La Isla Cuchifritos
6 Graham Ave"The island of fried pigs."
Solid Puerto Rican food. If you're not used to it, the rotisserie chicken is your best bet. Very inexpensive.
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveNice ramen and sushi. Not terribly expensive at all.
EastWick
112 Graham AveGood hummus. Happy hour 5 to 7:30.
Sweet Science
135 Graham AveGood spot for burgers and cocktails
Iconic Bushwick pizza spot (upscale pizza and Italian food for foodies).
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Roberta's
261 Moore StIconic Bushwick pizza spot (upscale pizza and Italian food for foodies).
Drinks & Nightlife
After the demise of Tandem, this is the best dance club in the area
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The Rosemont
63 Montrose AveAfter the demise of Tandem, this is the best dance club in the area
Featherweight
135 Graham AveNice cocktail bar
Neighborhood dive that has been around forever. If you want a taste of Williamsburg circa 2005, this is where you should go.
242 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
duckduck
153 Montrose AveNeighborhood dive that has been around forever. If you want a taste of Williamsburg circa 2005, this is where you should go.
Silent Barn
603 Bushwick AvenueCool music venue and art gallery
The Wick Brooklyn
260 Meserole StAnother solid music venue in the area
In Williamsburg, but one of the best house venues in the world. Be prepared for a late night, and sometimes a pricey cover if you don't plan in advance.
399 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Output
74 Wythe AveIn Williamsburg, but one of the best house venues in the world. Be prepared for a late night, and sometimes a pricey cover if you don't plan in advance.
Cool dance club with a very European feel, closer than Output and cheaper cover ($5-$10).
339 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveCool dance club with a very European feel, closer than Output and cheaper cover ($5-$10).
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park along the water with stunning views. Site of Brooklyn Smorgasborg and a myriad of concerts.
451 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
East River State Park
90 Kent AveBeautiful park along the water with stunning views. Site of Brooklyn Smorgasborg and a myriad of concerts.
Shopping
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StThe famous vintage store's new Bushwick location