Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
Dewey's Candy
141 Front StGet your sugar fix at this old-fashioned candy store.
Stewart/Stand Design Store
141A Front StGreat gift shop with an eye for design.
P.S. Bookshop
76 Front StreetHuge selection of used books.
POWERHOUSE Arena
28 Adams StBookstore with lots of events for booklovers.
Zakka Corporation
155 Plymouth StDesign books and unique gifts.
City Chemist
335 Graham AveOur neighborhood pharmacy.
Stop at this local chocolate shop for a Frozen Hot Chocolate (Josh's pick) or Chocolate-Covered Corn Flakes (Skylar's pick).
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Jacques Torres Chocolate - DUMBO
66 Water StStop at this local chocolate shop for a Frozen Hot Chocolate (Josh's pick) or Chocolate-Covered Corn Flakes (Skylar's pick).
Food Scene
Call ahead and order the pizza for pick up to avoid the line.
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StCall ahead and order the pizza for pick up to avoid the line.
Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson AveJosh's favorite restaurant, don't miss this one!
25 Jay St
25 Jay StreetBest coffee in the neighborhood.
In case you are a Starbucks fan, otherwise try Brooklyn Roasting Company.
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Starbucks
405-409 Union AveIn case you are a Starbucks fan, otherwise try Brooklyn Roasting Company.
Water Street
66 Water StreetStop by on a Monday for a burger & beer for $10.
Josh's favorite breakfast spot. Grab a bagel to go and eat it in the park.
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La Bagel Delight at Dumbo
104 Front StJosh's favorite breakfast spot. Grab a bagel to go and eat it in the park.
One of our favorite spots for Thai food. Lively atmosphere and reasonable prices.
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Joya
215 Court StOne of our favorite spots for Thai food. Lively atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
14 Old Fulton StBest ice cream in Brooklyn!
Sightseeing
Hop on this train and you're only one stop away from Manhattan. Or take it in the opposite direction and go all the way to Coney Island.
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York Street
York StreetHop on this train and you're only one stop away from Manhattan. Or take it in the opposite direction and go all the way to Coney Island.
Beautiful park with breathtaking views of Manhattan and both the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StBeautiful park with breathtaking views of Manhattan and both the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.
Don't miss this part of the Brooklyn Bridge Park, wonderful place for a morning jog. Free outdoor films Thursdays in the summer.
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Pier 1
1800 Rosecrans AveDon't miss this part of the Brooklyn Bridge Park, wonderful place for a morning jog. Free outdoor films Thursdays in the summer.
Catch the A and C train from this stop.
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High Street - Brooklyn Bridge Station
Catch the A and C train from this stop.
Make sure to take a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge, especially great in the morning.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeMake sure to take a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge, especially great in the morning.
Catch a water taxi to Manhattan from here. In the summer, grab a Lobster Roll on the pier (Josh strongly recommends).
9 Water St
9 Water StreetCatch a water taxi to Manhattan from here. In the summer, grab a Lobster Roll on the pier (Josh strongly recommends).
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food, good drinks. Check out the ReRun Theater, playing indie and local films in a pub atmosphere.
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Rebar
225 W 19th StGood food, good drinks. Check out the ReRun Theater, playing indie and local films in a pub atmosphere.
This is what we call our "corner bar". Catch happy hour between 4-7pm, or stop by to see a local band perform.
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68 Jay Street Bar
68 Jay StreetThis is what we call our "corner bar". Catch happy hour between 4-7pm, or stop by to see a local band perform.
Essentials
Foragers Market
56 Adams StFind organic and specialty foods here.
Great place to go for a nice bottle of wine, knowledgeable staff.
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Blanc & Rouge
81 Washington StGreat place to go for a nice bottle of wine, knowledgeable staff.
If you're looking to stock up on groceries, here's the place to do it.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StIf you're looking to stock up on groceries, here's the place to do it.
Our corner bodega, good for a quick lunch or to pick up a few basic groceries.
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Bridge Fresh
68 Jay StOur corner bodega, good for a quick lunch or to pick up a few basic groceries.
Arts & Culture
If you like live theater, be sure to check out one of the performances here.
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St. Ann's Warehouse
45 Water StIf you like live theater, be sure to check out one of the performances here.
Going to a Broadway show? Get your tickets here for around 1/2 price and avoid the huge lines in Times Square. Download the iPhone app to see a list of the available shows before heading down.
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1 MetroTech CenterGoing to a Broadway show? Get your tickets here for around 1/2 price and avoid the huge lines in Times Square. Download the iPhone app to see a list of the available shows before heading down.
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceSmall and cozy movie theater.
Everything Else
Yoga studio only a few blocks away, new students get 10 days for $20.
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Abhaya Yoga Dumbo
55 Pearl StYoga studio only a few blocks away, new students get 10 days for $20.