Alexis’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Prospect Lefferts Gardens is a one-of-a-kind historic landmarked area just steps from Prospect Park. The neighborhood's residential blocks are lined with architecturally unique homes dating back to the late 19th century. The main commercial streets are Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues. On those streets you will a thrilling array of locally owned restaurants, bakeries, bars and cafes serving everything from Trinidadian roti to Guatemalan quichon to Roman pinsa. Friendly, dynamic, cultured and beautiful, there is no neighborhood in NYC quite like PLG.
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Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Prospect Lefferts Gardens is a one-of-a-kind historic landmarked area just steps from Prospect Park. The neighborhood's residential blocks are lined with architecturally unique homes dating back to the late 19th century. The main commercial streets are Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues. On those streets you will a thrilling array of locally owned restaurants, bakeries, bars and cafes serving everything from Trinidadian roti to Guatemalan quichon to Roman pinsa. Friendly, dynamic, cultured and beautiful, there is no neighborhood in NYC quite like PLG.
When we say Park Slope we mean Fifth Avenue, not Seventh Avenue. Just across Prospect Park (or take the B44 bus down Flatbush Avenue) Fifth Avenue in Park Slope has some terrific dining options including Miriam's for mouth-watering Middle Eastern food and a slew of tasty ramen places.
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Park Slope
When we say Park Slope we mean Fifth Avenue, not Seventh Avenue. Just across Prospect Park (or take the B44 bus down Flatbush Avenue) Fifth Avenue in Park Slope has some terrific dining options including Miriam's for mouth-watering Middle Eastern food and a slew of tasty ramen places.
Franklin Avenue in Prospect Heights is a quick trip up the hill. To get there, you can walk straight up Franklin Avenue until you get to Eastern Parkway. Cross the Parkway and enter a vibrant promenade filled with delicious, diverse dining options. Gladys is a favorite for West Indian-infused dinner or brunch, try Chavela's for tasty Mexican fare or grab a burger at hip, busy Dutch Boy.
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Prospect Heights
Franklin Avenue in Prospect Heights is a quick trip up the hill. To get there, you can walk straight up Franklin Avenue until you get to Eastern Parkway. Cross the Parkway and enter a vibrant promenade filled with delicious, diverse dining options. Gladys is a favorite for West Indian-infused dinner or brunch, try Chavela's for tasty Mexican fare or grab a burger at hip, busy Dutch Boy.
Food Scene
Terrific sit down spot perfect for lunch, brunch or dinner. Casual but cute, unpretentious and delicious. A great place to eat way to much lasagna on a winter's day.
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Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveTerrific sit down spot perfect for lunch, brunch or dinner. Casual but cute, unpretentious and delicious. A great place to eat way to much lasagna on a winter's day.
We love Corner Pizza. Not only is their pizza delicious, but they contribute to the life of the neighborhood in ways too various to describe. Have a slice or two and enjoy!
Corner Pizza and Wine
406 Roger's AveWe love Corner Pizza. Not only is their pizza delicious, but they contribute to the life of the neighborhood in ways too various to describe. Have a slice or two and enjoy!
This neighborhood restaurant featuring Guatemalan cuisine has gotten rave reviews from the New York Times. And they are deserved. Whether you in the mood for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Ix has something delicious to offer. With homestyle, authentic cuisine and charming service, this casual spot has earned a place in people's hearts.
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Ix Restaurant Food Coffee & Cacao
43 Lincoln RdThis neighborhood restaurant featuring Guatemalan cuisine has gotten rave reviews from the New York Times. And they are deserved. Whether you in the mood for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Ix has something delicious to offer. With homestyle, authentic cuisine and charming service, this casual spot has earned a place in people's hearts.
This spot opened in 2017 and has quickly become an absolute favorite. Chic, urban and friendly, the menu features the cuisine of Northern Italy with nods to the neighborhood's West Indian heritage (the roasted goat is out-of-this-world). Get a table and take your time, or sit at the bar and try a few of the 8 Negronis offered on the menu. The service is as delightful and honest as the cuisine.
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Camillo
1146 Nostrand Ave.This spot opened in 2017 and has quickly become an absolute favorite. Chic, urban and friendly, the menu features the cuisine of Northern Italy with nods to the neighborhood's West Indian heritage (the roasted goat is out-of-this-world). Get a table and take your time, or sit at the bar and try a few of the 8 Negronis offered on the menu. The service is as delightful and honest as the cuisine.
Every once in a while only a good schwarma will get the job done. When that happens, WKulushkat's got you covered. Food is best to-go, but feel free to sit and stay awhile. The herbed French fries are crazy good.
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Kulushkat
1137 Washington AveEvery once in a while only a good schwarma will get the job done. When that happens, WKulushkat's got you covered. Food is best to-go, but feel free to sit and stay awhile. The herbed French fries are crazy good.
So they changed the name to Yard Pot, but it will always be Hammonds in our hearts (and stomachs). Thing is, if you come to Flatbush and don't try the jerk chicken, have you really been to Flatbush? This mouth-watering, takeout-only joint features some of the best jerk chicken north of Kingston. The service is curt and efficient, they do not sell the secret sauce and they are closed on Sunday, so plan ahead. You'll be glad you did.
Hammonds Bakery & Jerk Center
1033 Nostrand Ave.So they changed the name to Yard Pot, but it will always be Hammonds in our hearts (and stomachs). Thing is, if you come to Flatbush and don't try the jerk chicken, have you really been to Flatbush? This mouth-watering, takeout-only joint features some of the best jerk chicken north of Kingston. The service is curt and efficient, they do not sell the secret sauce and they are closed on Sunday, so plan ahead. You'll be glad you did.
Where the cool kids eat. Enjoy the African influenced menu curated by the Paris-trained chef. The music is hip, the vibe is uber cool and the bar makes a mean cocktail. Oh, and the people are very very pretty.
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Risbo
701 Flatbush AveWhere the cool kids eat. Enjoy the African influenced menu curated by the Paris-trained chef. The music is hip, the vibe is uber cool and the bar makes a mean cocktail. Oh, and the people are very very pretty.
Trendy and well-designed Thai bistro in the neighborhood known for delicious food at a good value. Enjoy their Pad Thai or daily Happy Hour.
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Am Thai Bistro
1003 Church AveTrendy and well-designed Thai bistro in the neighborhood known for delicious food at a good value. Enjoy their Pad Thai or daily Happy Hour.
Trinidadian roti lovers come from all over Brooklyn just to eat here. Luckily, it's up the block and around the corner. Come hungry and get on line for steaming, savory, traditional roti made Trini style. Just so so good.
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De Hot Pot
1127 Washington AveTrinidadian roti lovers come from all over Brooklyn just to eat here. Luckily, it's up the block and around the corner. Come hungry and get on line for steaming, savory, traditional roti made Trini style. Just so so good.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED. This tiny spot is owned by a famous vintner who happens to live in the neighborhood. Enjoy artisanal charcuterie and a fastidiously curated wine selection in this intimate spot. Call ahead to be sure they’re open-they have somewhat odd hours.
& Sons Ham Bar
447 Rogers AveTEMPORARILY CLOSED. This tiny spot is owned by a famous vintner who happens to live in the neighborhood. Enjoy artisanal charcuterie and a fastidiously curated wine selection in this intimate spot. Call ahead to be sure they’re open-they have somewhat odd hours.
Splurge on a culinary experience at this high end, farm to table, spot. Every menu item is crafted with care and a nod to haute cuisine. Pricey but artful, this is the perfect place to go to treat yourself and someone who’s company you really enjoy.
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Honey Badger
67 Fenimore StSplurge on a culinary experience at this high end, farm to table, spot. Every menu item is crafted with care and a nod to haute cuisine. Pricey but artful, this is the perfect place to go to treat yourself and someone who’s company you really enjoy.
Part diner and part bar, Edie Jo’s is casual, stylish, relaxed and convenient. Solo travelers will feel completely at ease sitting at a table or pulling up to the bar. Have a snack or meal and pair it with a beer or reasonably priced glass of wine, all served with a gracious smile.
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Edie Jo’s
630 Flatbush AvePart diner and part bar, Edie Jo’s is casual, stylish, relaxed and convenient. Solo travelers will feel completely at ease sitting at a table or pulling up to the bar. Have a snack or meal and pair it with a beer or reasonably priced glass of wine, all served with a gracious smile.
Originally called Gladys, then Mo’s Original, now called Names or Anything…I’m not sure. Anyway, this popular ramen spot and local watering hole got many of us through the 2020 and 2021 pandemic years. To be honest, the ramen is yummy but not amazing, but the mixed drinks and the overall vibe (also the fried pickles) make it a local favorite for fun, casual evenings and even some day drinking, if you’re into that kind of thing.
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Mo's Original
453 Rogers AveOriginally called Gladys, then Mo’s Original, now called Names or Anything…I’m not sure. Anyway, this popular ramen spot and local watering hole got many of us through the 2020 and 2021 pandemic years. To be honest, the ramen is yummy but not amazing, but the mixed drinks and the overall vibe (also the fried pickles) make it a local favorite for fun, casual evenings and even some day drinking, if you’re into that kind of thing.
Allan's is a neighborhood institution - a Brooklyn Institution for that matter. There is a literally always a line and the currant rolls are quite simply famous. Allan's has taken over the block and now has a cocktail lounge. Check it out.
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Allan's Bakery
1109 Nostrand Ave.Allan's is a neighborhood institution - a Brooklyn Institution for that matter. There is a literally always a line and the currant rolls are quite simply famous. Allan's has taken over the block and now has a cocktail lounge. Check it out.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED. We cannot rave enough about this seafood-forward restaurant tucked away on quiet, tree-lined, Rogers Avenue. Bring an empty stomach and your entire wallet and prepare to leave obsessed with thrilling combinations like white fish with persimmons. It's owned by a vintner/sommelier so the wine pairings are perfection and the service is top drawer. A truly unforgettable dining experience.
Kingfisher
TEMPORARILY CLOSED. We cannot rave enough about this seafood-forward restaurant tucked away on quiet, tree-lined, Rogers Avenue. Bring an empty stomach and your entire wallet and prepare to leave obsessed with thrilling combinations like white fish with persimmons. It's owned by a vintner/sommelier so the wine pairings are perfection and the service is top drawer. A truly unforgettable dining experience.
The Bobbed Bandit
Terrific burgers in a casual setting. Good solid eats with no frills and no fuss!
Sightseeing
This historic park is two blocks away. Go for a walk, visit the zoo, take a tour of Lefferts house, make a day of it. Prospect Park is one of the gems of the city and happens to be our second back yard.
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Parcul Prospect
This historic park is two blocks away. Go for a walk, visit the zoo, take a tour of Lefferts house, make a day of it. Prospect Park is one of the gems of the city and happens to be our second back yard.
With an entrance just two blocks away, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a study in intentional beauty. Visit the gift shop at the end of your stay and hold on your wallet.
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Grădina Botanică Brooklyn
990 Washington AveWith an entrance just two blocks away, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a study in intentional beauty. Visit the gift shop at the end of your stay and hold on your wallet.
Muzeul Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn Public Library
Enjoy the scene at the farmer's market on Saturdays and check out the highly suggestive statue with the water feature in the plaza center. The Civil War memorial statue is an important piece of art.
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Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueEnjoy the scene at the farmer's market on Saturdays and check out the highly suggestive statue with the water feature in the plaza center. The Civil War memorial statue is an important piece of art.
Wine and Spirits
Charming wine shop with an entire wall of $12 bottles. This well-stocked and unassuming shop on Nostrand has tastings, live music, a good selection and excellent vibes. They also feature locally produced spirits. Get a bottle of Haitian clarin and consider yourself fortunate.
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Little Mo Wine & Spirits
1125 Nostrand Ave.Charming wine shop with an entire wall of $12 bottles. This well-stocked and unassuming shop on Nostrand has tastings, live music, a good selection and excellent vibes. They also feature locally produced spirits. Get a bottle of Haitian clarin and consider yourself fortunate.
Don't be intimidated by the posh decor; Drink PLG has a friendly knowledgeable staff and a terrific selection? A great destination if you're looking for the special pet nat or bottle of Barolo that you're willing to splurge on. Swank and accessible is a hard combination to beat.
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DRINK PLG Wine & Spirits
492 Flatbush AveDon't be intimidated by the posh decor; Drink PLG has a friendly knowledgeable staff and a terrific selection? A great destination if you're looking for the special pet nat or bottle of Barolo that you're willing to splurge on. Swank and accessible is a hard combination to beat.
Buy a growler of cold, tasty suds and save the planet while you're at it. They also have a wonderful selection of international sodas that you can't find in most stores. Stock up on Ting and Jarritos!
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Brooklyn Beer & Soda
507 Flatbush AveBuy a growler of cold, tasty suds and save the planet while you're at it. They also have a wonderful selection of international sodas that you can't find in most stores. Stock up on Ting and Jarritos!
It’s a bit of a stroll, but this lovely curated shop has some delicious bespoke offerings. Try their selection of wines from around the world or check out their thoughtful selection of spirits. Dr. Bird rum is a personal favorite.
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D.Vino Wine & Spirits
188 Parkside AveIt’s a bit of a stroll, but this lovely curated shop has some delicious bespoke offerings. Try their selection of wines from around the world or check out their thoughtful selection of spirits. Dr. Bird rum is a personal favorite.
Groceries, Pharmacies and Convenience
Neighborhood grocery store with an excellent selection of olives and cheeses. Just off the exit to the B/Q train for added convenience.
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Lincoln Market
633 Marcy AveNeighborhood grocery store with an excellent selection of olives and cheeses. Just off the exit to the B/Q train for added convenience.
Thriftway Pharmacy
542 Flatbush AveFamily owned, friendly and well-stocked.
If you’re looking for a place that sells fashion by local designers, handmade accessories and a cool selection of vintage pieces, you’ve found it in Granru. This place redefines cool by making it personal, accessible and one-of-a-kind. The team behind the store is gracious, community-minded, and cutting edge. What more could you ask for?
Granru Market
618 Flatbush AveIf you’re looking for a place that sells fashion by local designers, handmade accessories and a cool selection of vintage pieces, you’ve found it in Granru. This place redefines cool by making it personal, accessible and one-of-a-kind. The team behind the store is gracious, community-minded, and cutting edge. What more could you ask for?
Great spot to buy curated gift cards, artisanal scented candles and Brooklyn-themed paraphernalia. They’ve recently added a houseware store up the street that is just…swoon.
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Awesome Brooklyn
617 Flatbush AveGreat spot to buy curated gift cards, artisanal scented candles and Brooklyn-themed paraphernalia. They’ve recently added a houseware store up the street that is just…swoon.
Cocktails & Small Bites
If you want a terrific cocktail and something less than a meal, head to these spots!
This stylish year-round, cocktail garden is as much about people-watching as it is about delicious drinks. Enjoy a perfectly shaken rum cocktail while you sway to the DJ’s selections and watch the fashionistas float by. Pop-up food vendors have been known to offer finger-licking smoked chicken and grilled watermelon. Arrive early to avoid the long lines to get in. It can get a bit crowded and scene-y, especially on summer weekends.
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The Rogers Garden
708 Rogers AvenueThis stylish year-round, cocktail garden is as much about people-watching as it is about delicious drinks. Enjoy a perfectly shaken rum cocktail while you sway to the DJ’s selections and watch the fashionistas float by. Pop-up food vendors have been known to offer finger-licking smoked chicken and grilled watermelon. Arrive early to avoid the long lines to get in. It can get a bit crowded and scene-y, especially on summer weekends.
It's a long story but...there used to be an adorable, very bespoke neighbhood bar called Erv's Bicycle shop that had a secret menu and a very "in" in crowd. Then they grew up to become ruth which is also very bespoke and a bit posh. The word is out but the kids are still cool. Go there for the extensive signature cocktail menu and plan on leaving with a new friend or two. Spread Love. It's Brooklyn.
ruth
It's a long story but...there used to be an adorable, very bespoke neighbhood bar called Erv's Bicycle shop that had a secret menu and a very "in" in crowd. Then they grew up to become ruth which is also very bespoke and a bit posh. The word is out but the kids are still cool. Go there for the extensive signature cocktail menu and plan on leaving with a new friend or two. Spread Love. It's Brooklyn.
Hands down the best margaritas and most authentic tacos north of Mexico City. We can’t believe this place exists. Check out their Happy Hour when tacos are $5 each.
Pomo BK
Hands down the best margaritas and most authentic tacos north of Mexico City. We can’t believe this place exists. Check out their Happy Hour when tacos are $5 each.
Live Music
Check out a set of live music and grab a drink while you’re there!
We are lucky to have one of Brooklyn’s coolest live music venues right in our neighborhood. Owned by a professional musician, the Owl is renown for presenting world class musicians in its perfectly curated space. Check it out and tell Oren we sent you!
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The Owl Music Parlor
497 Rogers AveWe are lucky to have one of Brooklyn’s coolest live music venues right in our neighborhood. Owned by a professional musician, the Owl is renown for presenting world class musicians in its perfectly curated space. Check it out and tell Oren we sent you!
A true speakeasy that programs live jazz. Go for the first rate artists, sit in at a Wednesday night jam session and be sure to check out the flawless cocktails. The block itself feels a bit seedy, so you can decide if that enhances or detracts from the musical experience beyond the red velvet curtain!
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Bar Bayeux
1066 Nostrand Ave.A true speakeasy that programs live jazz. Go for the first rate artists, sit in at a Wednesday night jam session and be sure to check out the flawless cocktails. The block itself feels a bit seedy, so you can decide if that enhances or detracts from the musical experience beyond the red velvet curtain!