Chef Cheryl Smith’s self-taught comfort gourmet spans the world -- from Moroccan tagine and Korean bbq to southern brunch classics served on inside or on a cozy back patio.
Fresh cocktails, handmade pastas, and farm table ambiance inspired by the Italian countryside.
Book a candlelit banquet for locally driven dinners and date nights or drop in for Prohibition-worthy cocktails and live jazz nights at adjacent sister bar Flatbush Barn.
Legendary pancakes and a cash-only, classic coffee shop vibe keep it popular with residents of all ages.
A slew of food and design industry buzz keeps this fine dining spot full of people as pretty as the plates.
Simply plated Tex-Mex comfort fare, from fresh guacamole to widely popular (if pricey) margarita and sangria carafes.
Candlelit ambiance, cult-loved jerk chicken recipe, and impeccable table service keep this BYOB French-Caribbean cafe packed (and often on a wait) come night and weekend dinner service.
A well-crafted beer list and bar food standards from fish and chips to chicken wings make it a quintessential happy hour stop.
Art deco decor, a live DJ, and fresh cocktails have established this recently opened spot as a sunny day drinking standard.
International soccer- and rugby-loving regulars call this sporty drinking den home turf through wee-hour broadcast times and weekend tournaments.
The split-level watering hole and backyard patio joint specializes in local drafts and post-brunch Bloody Mary drink specials.
The frills-free sports dive is beloved for inexpensive draft beers, huge flat screens, and a laid-back, BYOF (bring your own food) policy during tournament game showings.
The steampunk cocktail lounge and screening room is a must for those fancying Prohibition-worthy cocktails and themed movie nights.
Duck through the mysterious-looking, white-tiled front door to find a gleaming stainless steel and tile interior, elevated southern snacks, and a sleek, speakeasy-worthy ambiance.
Tuck into burgers, wine flights, and tapas grouped by origin (land, sea, air) and presented in a cozy lodge setting.
Limited edition sneakers and highbrow streetwear make for buys that both sneaker collectors and fashion plates can agree on.
In this ‘hood, window gardening is a way of life. Shop this sprawling nursery and potting supply shop for everything you need to get started.
Shop for designer dog wares (and purebred puppies) at this pet supply and accessories boutique.
Tuck into an intelligently curated host of popular new titles and used classics at the unassuming book shop known for staying open until 11 p.m.
The raised-bed vegetable, flower, and public compost site also fosters a free garden tool-lending library, plant sales, and outdoor natural dye workshops.
Spend a day enjoying public amenities (from a year-round tennis center and summer concert amphitheater to a seasonal ice skating rink) at the sprawling, well-manicured green space.
A more structured option to jogging in the park. The above-train-line location keeps the gym chain’s Prospect Heights outpost packed with workday commuters and cardio class addicts alike.
From TRX training and nutrition coaching to prenatal yoga and pilates, fitness buffs of all disciplines will find something here.
Members love this gym for the boutique amenities, indoor pool, and extensive class list.
Massage suites, kundalini classes, and African movement lessons add up to a space that’s are anything but ho-hum “oom.”
Mani-pedi enthusiasts will get hooked on a beautiful array of designer label polishes and impeccably executed (and on-trend) nail art designs.
The quirky astroturf-covered exterior is the only thing that’s not 100 percent natural here. Organic ingredients and hand-churned scoops keep ice cream lovers of all ages wrapped around the block.
A pint size scoop shop serving ice cream cupcakes and oversize waffle cones is an ideal post-park stop.
San Francisco expats Young and Kenneth Hung marry Napa Valley wine knowledge with quirkily themed free tastings and an accessible bottle selection.
Francophiles swear by the understated takes on traditional french fare, from breakfast crepes and simple salads to herbed mussel pots.
Take (or teach) drop-in classes and weekly workshops on everything from public speaking and sewing to fiction writing and local history.
Established and themed exhibits rotate throughout the year; the public amphitheater entrance makes for a popular people-watching and lunch hour gathering spot.
Headliners from Beyonce to Bette Middler to the Backstreet Boys keep the Brooklyn Nets’ home court busy between games, with on-site outposts of trendy eateries like Fatty 'Cue BBQ and The 40/40 club.
Brooklyn is known for niche dining trends, and this is guilty pleasure gourmet at its best: celebrity chefs and home foodies alike clamor for artisanal sandwich whips like white truffle, and rosemary.
A central location, fresh baked gourmet sweets, and convivial atmosphere are just a few of the reasons that laptoppers and latte aficionados will feel at home.
Readers of all ages and interests frequent the majestic book archive known for impressive art deco architecture, a casual sandwich cafe, and sunny, street front public plaza.
