Carmela's Neighborhood Guide
Food Scene
Great Japanese restaurants, bars, supermarket, food court. Cultural events, ice-skating in winter. Near my house :)
108 recommandé par les habitants
Industry City
220 36th StGreat Japanese restaurants, bars, supermarket, food court. Cultural events, ice-skating in winter. Near my house :)
Bread & Joe
618 4th AveNearest coffee shop. Lattes, cappucino, etc.
Tambour Bistro and Wine Bar
652 5th AveExpensive, but worth it. Great for romantic celebration. Up the block.
Brookvin
381 7th AveExpensive but classy wine bar. Not too far away.
June
231 Court StIncredible wine selection. Not too far away by F or R train.
Great Tex-Mex & margaritas. Great decor & friendly atmosphere. Close via F train (you can transfer from the R train).
14 recommandé par les habitants
Lobo
218 Court StGreat Tex-Mex & margaritas. Great decor & friendly atmosphere. Close via F train (you can transfer from the R train).
Great Chilean seafood. I highly recommend the ceviche. Good wine. Walking distance (about half a mile).
13 recommandé par les habitants
Surfish Bistro
550 3rd AveGreat Chilean seafood. I highly recommend the ceviche. Good wine. Walking distance (about half a mile).
Korzo restaurant. Delicious, even if you are not a particular fan of Eastern European food :) 4 blocks sway...
667 5th Ave
667 5th AvenueKorzo restaurant. Delicious, even if you are not a particular fan of Eastern European food :) 4 blocks sway...
Korzo restaurant. Delicious, even if you are not a particular fan of Eastern European food :) 4 blocks sway...
667 5th Ave
667 5th AvenueKorzo restaurant. Delicious, even if you are not a particular fan of Eastern European food :) 4 blocks sway...
Food Scene
Great ramen, affordable for the neighborhood. Near my place, plus you can order take-out on Caviar.
South Slope Ramen
651 5th AveGreat ramen, affordable for the neighborhood. Near my place, plus you can order take-out on Caviar.
The Bagel Factory
612 5th AveGreat bagels; nearby.
Food Scene
The Bagel Factory
612 5th AveGreat bagels; nearby.
Entertainment
The Bell House
149 7th StBands, local public radio shows live. Also nearby :)
Wonderful classical chamber music right on the Hudson River. Great restaurants nearby, including the amazing River Cafe. Make reservations at restaurants ahead of time.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Bargemusic
Brooklyn BridgeWonderful classical chamber music right on the Hudson River. Great restaurants nearby, including the amazing River Cafe. Make reservations at restaurants ahead of time.
Great folk music in a neighborhood setting. Artists perform in a fan's living room, and dinner comes with the modest entrance fee :-)
First Acoustics
193 Stratford RdGreat folk music in a neighborhood setting. Artists perform in a fan's living room, and dinner comes with the modest entrance fee :-)
A wide variety of music in an intimate setting. Convenient to the F train, which is one transfer from the R Train adjacent to my home :-)
226 recommandé par les habitants
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StA wide variety of music in an intimate setting. Convenient to the F train, which is one transfer from the R Train adjacent to my home :-)
The Gallery Players
199 14th StExcellent theater in the neighborhood. Inexpensive too!
Useful
Clean Rite Center 24 HOURS
1332 Flatbush AveNearest laundromat, 2 blocks away.