Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Another good local spot for brunch.
http://www.thegeneralgreene.com/
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The General Greene
229 Dekalb AvenueAnother good local spot for brunch.
http://www.thegeneralgreene.com/
Has a lovely outdoor patio - all very kid-friendly.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marta
29 E 29th StHas a lovely outdoor patio - all very kid-friendly.
The coffee/chai spot after a good run around at Fort Greene Park.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BitterSweet
180 Dekalb AveThe coffee/chai spot after a good run around at Fort Greene Park.
Good neighbourhood brunch spot - oftentimes super packed on the weekends. Wonderful tapas selection for a late brunch perhaps?
http://www.oleabrooklyn.com/
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olea
171 Lafayette AveGood neighbourhood brunch spot - oftentimes super packed on the weekends. Wonderful tapas selection for a late brunch perhaps?
http://www.oleabrooklyn.com/
A little piece ofFort Greene history right here. South African fare not to be missed - the Briyani is off the hook!
http://www.madibarestaurant.com/
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madiba
195 Dekalb AvenueA little piece ofFort Greene history right here. South African fare not to be missed - the Briyani is off the hook!
http://www.madibarestaurant.com/
Authentic Japanese food
http://hibino-brooklyn.com/
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hibino
333 Henry StAuthentic Japanese food
http://hibino-brooklyn.com/
In downtown Brooklyn - walkable to neighbouring Boerum Hill, another quaint neighbourhood with good cafes and stores.
http://gansonyc.com/
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ganso Ramen
339 Greenwich StreetIn downtown Brooklyn - walkable to neighbouring Boerum Hill, another quaint neighbourhood with good cafes and stores.
http://gansonyc.com/
Lovely brunch spot if you're over in Prospect Heights
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunshine Co.
780 Washington AveLovely brunch spot if you're over in Prospect Heights
Easy Thai food w/ delivery
http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/national-2/
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National
295 Fulton StEasy Thai food w/ delivery
http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/national-2/
Excellent rustic Italian food with a seasonal menu, reservations mandatory.
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveExcellent rustic Italian food with a seasonal menu, reservations mandatory.
Gen
659 Washington AveGood, home-y Japanese food with delivery
When you're craving Indian food, Rasoi definitely hits the spot. Their naans are a must - light, tasty and very very satisfying.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rasoi-indian-pavilion-brooklyn
Rasoi Pavilion
235 Dekalb AvenueWhen you're craving Indian food, Rasoi definitely hits the spot. Their naans are a must - light, tasty and very very satisfying.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rasoi-indian-pavilion-brooklyn
Great cafe - perfect for croissants to take away and enjoy in the Park. They also have a great selection of pre-cooked food.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveGreat cafe - perfect for croissants to take away and enjoy in the Park. They also have a great selection of pre-cooked food.
Worth the hike over to W'burg. Our favourite Japanese restaurant so far. Excellent noodles and the best Chirashi sushi about town.
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StWorth the hike over to W'burg. Our favourite Japanese restaurant so far. Excellent noodles and the best Chirashi sushi about town.
Great brunch spot and even better for dinner - 'local' Brooklyn fare.
http://colonienyc.com/
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colonie
127 Atlantic AveGreat brunch spot and even better for dinner - 'local' Brooklyn fare.
http://colonienyc.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Baby shop with kids activities, call in to see if there any spots available for drop-ins.
http://shop.hankandjojo.com/category_s/125.htm
Hank & JoJo
218 Dekalb AveBaby shop with kids activities, call in to see if there any spots available for drop-ins.
http://shop.hankandjojo.com/category_s/125.htm
Underwood Park
Lafayette AvenueOne of the two closes playgrounds
Trains trains and more trains - our son loves it. Never ever seems to get bored of the sole vintage train that resides down under. Especially the museum store.
http://www.mta.info/mta/museum/
222 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StTrains trains and more trains - our son loves it. Never ever seems to get bored of the sole vintage train that resides down under. Especially the museum store.
http://www.mta.info/mta/museum/
Sightseeing
For your cultural fix
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/
3011 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyFor your cultural fix
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/
MUST GO!
http://www.brooklynflea.com/
Check out the Williamsburg version too.
266 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetMUST GO!
http://www.brooklynflea.com/
Check out the Williamsburg version too.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
130 Court Sthttp://www.traderjoes.com/
Thirst Wine Merchants
11 Greene Avehttp://thirstmerchants.com/
Everything Else
Just in case...they're around the corner.
https://www.tribecapediatrics.com/TPeds/
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tribeca Pediatrics
1322 Cortelyou RdJust in case...they're around the corner.
https://www.tribecapediatrics.com/TPeds/
In case you need some dry cleaning done :)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brother's Cleaners
349 Waverly AveIn case you need some dry cleaning done :)
Shopping
Feliz
Home decor and kids stuff
Mens and Womens clothing - lovely
https://frenchgarmentcleaners.com/
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
French Garment Cleaners
85 Lafayette AvenueMens and Womens clothing - lovely
https://frenchgarmentcleaners.com/
Barneys New York, Brooklyn
Shopping
Steven Alan Women's
373 Atlantic AveShopping