Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Our FAVORITE pizza in the city (make sure to get the ranch to go along with it) and top-5 best hamburgers we have ever had! Emily is a pretty name for a pizzeria, but it should actually be called Emily & Matt. The latter (Emily's husband) makes his own mozzarella and ricotta and feeds hand-mixed and -stretched pizza dough into a fiery, wood-burning oven. The result is thin, crisp, elastic and delicious. Toppings vary from classic (tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil) to why-doesn't-everybody-do-this? (duck fat–roasted clams). There's terrific pasta too, plus creatively prepared vegetables like smoky carrots with lentils and ricotta. Wine on tap can be ordered by the quartino, served in a measure
228 habitants recommandent
Emily
919 Fulton StOur FAVORITE pizza in the city (make sure to get the ranch to go along with it) and top-5 best hamburgers we have ever had! Emily is a pretty name for a pizzeria, but it should actually be called Emily & Matt. The latter (Emily's husband) makes his own mozzarella and ricotta and feeds hand-mixed and -stretched pizza dough into a fiery, wood-burning oven. The result is thin, crisp, elastic and delicious. Toppings vary from classic (tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil) to why-doesn't-everybody-do-this? (duck fat–roasted clams). There's terrific pasta too, plus creatively prepared vegetables like smoky carrots with lentils and ricotta. Wine on tap can be ordered by the quartino, served in a measure
The creation of former Jean Georges chef Justin Bazdarich and casting director Todd Feldman (The Sopranos), Speedy Romeo specializes in Italian classics with a twist, like watermelon gazpacho, tuna confit and steak tartar crostini, and wood-fired pizzas like the “Saint Louie” (Provel, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and pickled chilis) and the “Casey Moore” (baked clams, spinach, Bechamel, and tarragon).
590 habitants recommandent
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveThe creation of former Jean Georges chef Justin Bazdarich and casting director Todd Feldman (The Sopranos), Speedy Romeo specializes in Italian classics with a twist, like watermelon gazpacho, tuna confit and steak tartar crostini, and wood-fired pizzas like the “Saint Louie” (Provel, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and pickled chilis) and the “Casey Moore” (baked clams, spinach, Bechamel, and tarragon).
At the basement level of a handsome brick residential building in Clinton Hill is the darling Mekelburg's Fine Foods & Craft Beer, its shelves stocked with artisanal provisions and deli cases filled with tempting charcuterie and cheese. In back is a bar and café lined with chalkboards listing sandwiches, sides and drinks, as well as showcasing cartoonish artwork. Alicia and Daniel Mekelburg and operations manager Jennifer Lee run a smart ship, their supplies and food so innovative and well thought out it's easy to imagine stopping in daily. The porchetta sandwich layered with broccoli rabe and Parmigiano-Reggiano is a standout, and salt-baked potatoes are another big draw, stuffed with slab
148 habitants recommandent
Mekelburg's
293 Grand AveAt the basement level of a handsome brick residential building in Clinton Hill is the darling Mekelburg's Fine Foods & Craft Beer, its shelves stocked with artisanal provisions and deli cases filled with tempting charcuterie and cheese. In back is a bar and café lined with chalkboards listing sandwiches, sides and drinks, as well as showcasing cartoonish artwork. Alicia and Daniel Mekelburg and operations manager Jennifer Lee run a smart ship, their supplies and food so innovative and well thought out it's easy to imagine stopping in daily. The porchetta sandwich layered with broccoli rabe and Parmigiano-Reggiano is a standout, and salt-baked potatoes are another big draw, stuffed with slab
If the hearty Cuban sandwich and spicy Mexican corn on the cob don't win you over, the exceptionally potent margarita slushies will. An outdoor party scene with democratic appeal, Habana Outpost's spacious corner lot is popular with families, first dates, and the occasional raucous-but-friendly group of revelers. Everyone chows down on crowd-pleasing Latin American fare, served from the window of a repurposed truck–turned–kitchen counter. On Sunday nights, May through October, the restaurant screens free movies like Purple Rain, Heathers, and neighborhood mainstay Spike Lee's Crooklyn.
248 habitants recommandent
Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StIf the hearty Cuban sandwich and spicy Mexican corn on the cob don't win you over, the exceptionally potent margarita slushies will. An outdoor party scene with democratic appeal, Habana Outpost's spacious corner lot is popular with families, first dates, and the occasional raucous-but-friendly group of revelers. Everyone chows down on crowd-pleasing Latin American fare, served from the window of a repurposed truck–turned–kitchen counter. On Sunday nights, May through October, the restaurant screens free movies like Purple Rain, Heathers, and neighborhood mainstay Spike Lee's Crooklyn.
Part of an all-star Brooklyn restaurant group that includes Williamsburg favorites Diner and Marlow & Sons, this seasonally focused eatery has an Italian accent. Menus change daily and include farm-fresh fare like wintry fennel salads or pork meatballs in brodo, or delicacies like artichoke-studded house-made spaghetti in summer. When weather permits, request one of the candlelit alfresco tables: there's no better perch from which to soak up the Fort Greene scene.
261 habitants recommandent
Roman's
243 Dekalb AvePart of an all-star Brooklyn restaurant group that includes Williamsburg favorites Diner and Marlow & Sons, this seasonally focused eatery has an Italian accent. Menus change daily and include farm-fresh fare like wintry fennel salads or pork meatballs in brodo, or delicacies like artichoke-studded house-made spaghetti in summer. When weather permits, request one of the candlelit alfresco tables: there's no better perch from which to soak up the Fort Greene scene.
A sister restaurant to Williamsburg's Walter Foods, this buzzy bistro has a seasonal menu, a comely crowd, and rosy-hued lighting that gives the space a glamorous vibe. Stop in for a cocktail after a day in Fort Greene Park, or come for a heartier repast courtesy of Walter's raw bar, satisfying main dishes (the fried chicken with garlic mashed potatoes is a consistent winner), and market-fresh veggie sides.
253 habitants recommandent
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveA sister restaurant to Williamsburg's Walter Foods, this buzzy bistro has a seasonal menu, a comely crowd, and rosy-hued lighting that gives the space a glamorous vibe. Stop in for a cocktail after a day in Fort Greene Park, or come for a heartier repast courtesy of Walter's raw bar, satisfying main dishes (the fried chicken with garlic mashed potatoes is a consistent winner), and market-fresh veggie sides.
Don't let the unassuming air at this intimate restaurant on a leafy, largely residential block fool you: there is some serious cooking going on here. Case in point: just try the crispy butternut squash dressed in a surprisingly delicate coffee mayonnaise, or house-made cavatelli topped with shaved Parmesan and black truffles. On the weekends, brunch means oxtail burgers and frittatas, and neighborhood regulars mingling with shoppers from the nearby Brooklyn Flea.
165 habitants recommandent
Aita
132 Greene AveDon't let the unassuming air at this intimate restaurant on a leafy, largely residential block fool you: there is some serious cooking going on here. Case in point: just try the crispy butternut squash dressed in a surprisingly delicate coffee mayonnaise, or house-made cavatelli topped with shaved Parmesan and black truffles. On the weekends, brunch means oxtail burgers and frittatas, and neighborhood regulars mingling with shoppers from the nearby Brooklyn Flea.
Beerhall and event space that offers a variety of pop-up food venues, coffee shop, a vast bar and outdoor space. They offer trivia on Tuesdays, Comedy on Thursdays and other events throughout the week. Really great space for groups!
262 habitants recommandent
BERG'N
899 Bergen StBeerhall and event space that offers a variety of pop-up food venues, coffee shop, a vast bar and outdoor space. They offer trivia on Tuesdays, Comedy on Thursdays and other events throughout the week. Really great space for groups!
Adorable, trendy coffee shop and home goods store with a great backyard and wifi.
12 habitants recommandent
Relationships
920 Fulton StAdorable, trendy coffee shop and home goods store with a great backyard and wifi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy, hipster-friendly cocktail bar that has excellent cocktails, wine, a grilled cheese menu and a backyard.
260 habitants recommandent
Doris
1088 Fulton StCozy, hipster-friendly cocktail bar that has excellent cocktails, wine, a grilled cheese menu and a backyard.
Really fun bar with a yard that offers delicious, tropical cocktails, beer and wine a grill that's open late. One of our favorite bars nearby!
36 habitants recommandent
Diamond Reef
1057 Atlantic AveReally fun bar with a yard that offers delicious, tropical cocktails, beer and wine a grill that's open late. One of our favorite bars nearby!
Tiny, candlelit, and discreet, this attitude-free cocktail den is equally suited to a romantic tryst, casual nightcap, or pre-dinner drink while awaiting your table at Aita, the owners' Italian restaurant next door. The bar is located in a carriage house and, unlike many other watering holes in the neighborhood, stays open until 2 or 3 am.
96 habitants recommandent
Mayflower
132 Greene AveTiny, candlelit, and discreet, this attitude-free cocktail den is equally suited to a romantic tryst, casual nightcap, or pre-dinner drink while awaiting your table at Aita, the owners' Italian restaurant next door. The bar is located in a carriage house and, unlike many other watering holes in the neighborhood, stays open until 2 or 3 am.
A local institution, Frank's has live jazz bands, hip-hop DJs, R&B-centric karaoke, and a crowd that joins Barclays- and BAM-goers with dapper neighborhood denizens in throwback fedoras. There's usually a cover charge weekends, but drinks are modestly priced and immodestly potent–-all the better to fortify patrons heading for the dance floor.
28 habitants recommandent
Frank's Cocktail Lounge
660 Fulton StA local institution, Frank's has live jazz bands, hip-hop DJs, R&B-centric karaoke, and a crowd that joins Barclays- and BAM-goers with dapper neighborhood denizens in throwback fedoras. There's usually a cover charge weekends, but drinks are modestly priced and immodestly potent–-all the better to fortify patrons heading for the dance floor.
Just steps away from our home, is a very cozy, Irish gastropub. The offer wonderful whisky cocktails, beer and wine, along with elevated pub fare.
26 habitants recommandent
Hartley's
14 Putnam AveJust steps away from our home, is a very cozy, Irish gastropub. The offer wonderful whisky cocktails, beer and wine, along with elevated pub fare.
Just one block from our apartment! This bar has a laid-back vibe and the expansive craft beer list (on tap, too) make this casual watering hole at a busy intersection near Bed-Stuy a neighborhood favorite. Service can be slow, but friendly staffers happily recommend beers if you're unfamiliar with the sometimes exotic choices. Sip yours on the spacious patio, or grab a table in the cavernous interior.
110 habitants recommandent
Fulton Grand
1011 Fulton StJust one block from our apartment! This bar has a laid-back vibe and the expansive craft beer list (on tap, too) make this casual watering hole at a busy intersection near Bed-Stuy a neighborhood favorite. Service can be slow, but friendly staffers happily recommend beers if you're unfamiliar with the sometimes exotic choices. Sip yours on the spacious patio, or grab a table in the cavernous interior.
Essentials
Our neighborhood grocery store that offers a wide variety of groceries and an awesome craft beer selection. Everything is well-priced!
583 habitants recommandent
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StOur neighborhood grocery store that offers a wide variety of groceries and an awesome craft beer selection. Everything is well-priced!
A lovely deli right off the C train subway, that is great for cheap produce and fresh juices.
66 habitants recommandent
Mr. Melon
975 Fulton StA lovely deli right off the C train subway, that is great for cheap produce and fresh juices.
Leon & Son Wine & Spirits: Great selection of well-priced wines just next door to Mr. Melon and Key Foods.
32 habitants recommandent
Leon & Son Wine and Spirits
995 Fulton StLeon & Son Wine & Spirits: Great selection of well-priced wines just next door to Mr. Melon and Key Foods.