The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea will move to its winter location on November 26. Read more.
The best informal classroom offers cheap and cool sessions taught by a team of enthusiasts in various fields, including teachers, chefs, makeup artists and graphic designers. Read more.
The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea moves here on November 26. Read more.
Each theater has paired seats and tables where twosomes can nosh while taking in indie and retro flicks. Split the Nitehawk Queso, with melted cheese, black beans, spicy chorizo and cooling guac. Read more.
Awe a new love at this New Orleans–inspired saloon, where you can sample one of 26 varieties of absinthe, or pick a selection from barkeep Maxwell Britten’s smart cocktail list. Read more.
The bawdy hosts and performers change every week at Floating Kabarette!, a weekly cabaret show (Sat 10:30pm). The red-lit island tables on the indoor lake are the most romantic seats. Read more.
This movie house is located at the back of reBar, a gastropub serving small plates. The theater screens indie flicks; grab a bag of duck-fat popcorn ($5–$7) before settling in for a showing. Read more.
For special occasions it’s hard to beat this mainstay with Brooklyn Bridge views. For a more relaxed date, sit in the terrace and sample appetizers, desserts and drinks ($25 per-person minimum). Read more.
Try bartender Natasha David’s Absinthe Colada, a gutsy piña colada spin. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Hands down, this is one of the most beautiful places to get a drink in North Brooklyn and it's packed most night. Don't leave without trying some oysters. Read more.
Take your date on a romantic journey to Paris and New Orleans at this stellar bar. Sip on Absinthe from their fountain while dining on Oysters.
Browse the vintage tomes that line this bar's walls with a bookish date, or head downstairs for one of the venue’s music or comedy shows, such as Eugene Mirman’s weekly Pretty Good Friends. Read more.
Come for the great craft beer selection, but stay for the free popcorn and the backyard seating!
Huge portions of fresh, tasty seafood at a lightening quick pace. From 4-7 p.m. on weekdays you can get $1 oysters, $4 sliders, $4 drafts and $16 pitchers, and $4 oyster shooters.
The rooftop bar is on the 6th floor and has a beautiful view of the city. Go early, catch the sunset, and then jet to a dive bar before the meatpacking-esque crowd arrives.
Ladies and gentlemen, no way is this a hotel. It’s a bar. An enchanting speakeasy oozing period charm in Williamsburg. Belly up to the bar at sundown or snag a little table and name your poison.
Head to Pier 1 to see Gotham in its full majesty. Enticing treats abound, especially at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. You can even drop in to hear first-rate chamber music at the floating barge.
Russian and Ukrainian grocery with fresh cakes, dumplings, and salads along with a huge selection of packaged foods.
Grilled Cheese and Plantain: A heaping mound of shredded cheddar and Gruyère melted into an oozy pool kept in check by butter-soaked grain bread, and the soft fried plantains added sweetness and heft. Read more.
Try the exceptional Black Angus burger, ground daily, with a satisfying crust from the grill that gives way to a gorgeously pink interior that coats the mouth like steak tartare. Read more.
Great reasonable priced cocktails. Winner of Best of NYC Critic's choice for Best Foodie Adventure: Redhook, BK.
No question, it's the best barbecue in the city. The best part is the casual & playful atmosphere: beer served in mason jars, buffet style line-up & huge communal tables. Read more.
The vendor list is extensive and impressive. I could run through a slew of names but instead here's the link: http://bkbazaar.com/vendors/. Good luck pacing yourselves :)
Brunch til 5pm! Such a cute place, really yummy, & reasonable prices. Love this place.
$15 buys you a prix fixe brunch that includes up to 3 bloody marys or mimosas. The food is good but not amazing, but it's an excellent deal, esp if you like breakfast sandwiches.
Eco-friendly restaurant. You must have their Famous Specialty Corn and a Cuban Sandwich. Come after visiting the Brooklyn Flea. Open Seasonally.
Took us 5 years of living in this neighborhood to come here for brunch but wow was it good. Great egg dishes as well as more lunchy options like the Rick Reuben you see here. One of the best I've had.
Don’t let the name scare you; Chef Matthew Hamilton’s bone marrow tacos are unusually satisfying. #44 on our 100 Dishes to Eat Now
A real original Brooklyn gem. Great food and just the right vibes. This a local den for Brooklynites.
This place, dollar for dollar, is better than Fette Sau. Best BBQ in Brooklyn that I have had.
Australian coffee done drip-style + egg and cheese w/ "espresso-lacquered bacon." Your morning routine is now set. Read more.
Get close to your date in the corner banquette at Spotted Pig alum Nate Smith’s tavern. Sample dishes from the roating menu, and pair them with a craft beer or market-driven cocktail. Read more.
Instead of waiting in an hour-long line for grumpy service at Di Fara, enjoy Brooklyn’s actual best pizza (maybe) with a square slice here.
L&B's Sicilian slice reverses the standard tomato-cheese order, placing the mozzarella directly on the dough and the sweet/tart sauce on top, along with a handful of grated Pecorino.
Try the Cherry Blossom (with prosciutto, dried Bing cherries and orange blossom honey) or the Rooftop Red (with marinated baby kale and Aleppo chili oil). Read more.
A sand floor, giant fish tanks, surfer memorabilia and big plastic tiki cups full of dangerous, tasty, libations. Next time you crave a zombie or a genuine OB vibe, go here. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top C
Lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, chowdah? Great! Lobster BLT or Lobster Mac and Cheese? Even better! Their NY Lobster Truck is our pick for "Best Food Truck." Read more.
Open only on the weekends, this artists' collaborative is a great lace to discover new designers or vintage duds, jewelry, accessories and even delicious munchies! -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
Take your pick: Jim Beam and coke slushie or frozen homemade sweet tea vodka. Either one makes a great buddy for the free unlimited cheese puffs and backyard mini golf at this fun, hip-kitschy bar.
You must try the delicious hot toddies that are sure to warm you up from the cold weather.
The food is made to order so it takes a while BUT you can order ahead online. I love everything I've tried here and the jerk chicken is excellence. I also enjoy the bk burger mac.
The fried chicken + bacon and cheddar waffles, with their 3 choices of butter, are incredible. Pies N Thighs, you're still my main squeeze. But this place is my chicken on the side.
No pretense; just some good ol' fashioned ice cream with a great view. Featured on our list of Top 10 Ice Creams in NYC, this is the quintessential experience that every New Yorker should have.
For a Jaws-inspired treat, try Beneath! This custom batch features beer ice cream made from Magic Hat Circus Boy with "bloody" honeycomb & crunchy nuggets of Ritz crackers, pretzels, and potato chips.
Great simple flavors done really well. If you're feeling like mixing it up though, get a molten marble – a scoop of ice cream doused with an espresso shot.
Don't leave her without getting a bloody mary. I recommed extra spicy with pickled green beans if you're lucky. They are the best in the city...trust!!!
This bar screams 1970s in the best way possible. Honky tonk ambiance in the middle of Williamsburg, it's great. Skinny Dennis was also listed on The Village Voice's top ten jukebox bars for 2013!
A retractable roof, 13 Central European beers on tap (try Czech Krusovice Imperial), and great food. What's not to love about this spacious beer garden named for the West Slavic god of hospitality? Read more.
Lomzynianka has been a Greenpoint standby for nearly 90 years. All entrees are under $10, and you can wash down the delectable chicken cutlet and potato pancakes with a glass of black currant juice.
Loving the 1950's ambiance. Fully expecting Biff Tanner to walk through the door and offer me a knuckle sandwich. Recommend the bourbon old fashioned - served proper with one giant ice cube.
1) This is some of the best pizza in the city. 2) Jay-Z and Beyonce drop in regularly. 3) There is no need for 3.
The pizza here is quite good. Also, you get a free mini one if you sit at the bar and order a drink! Great neighborhood spot.
Brick chicken, marrow bones, and oysters are all dishes that send Manhattanites running over the Williamsburg bridge to try this restaurant. We think their lattes are worth the bridge run!
A good choice for a casual bite, a celebratory feast, and everything in between. Reynard is hip without being exclusive, and everyone in your party will love the rustic fare. [Eater 38 Member]
Adventurous eaters take note: highlights includes fried tripe, fried anchovies, and lamb tongue salad. Other attractions: local beer and wine on tap and a late-night menu served until 3:30 a.m. Read more.
Housed in a converted dining car, it simply feels to good to eat here. The chefs are just as talented with vegetables as they are with the restaurant's grass-fed burger & large-format steak selection. Read more.
“Shalom Japan...sounds almost like the punch line to a joke—but the married couple Aaron Israel and Sawako Okochi…are far from kidding around. At its best, their food is fusion in the truest sense.” Read more.
The perfect Saturday activity for anyone who is hungry. We recommend bike riding there. Don’t miss the Pulled Pork Sliders from Mighty Quinn’s and the Blood Orange Doughnut from Dough!
Hands down, one of our favorite beer bars. The beer selection is impressive enough as it is, between the 21 on tap and the extensive bottled list, but the design of the space really steals the show.
An on-its-way-out video rental store born again as a bar, screening classic movies in the back, along with movie trivia, bingo, and other game nights. Arrive early and grab a back corner table
Reclaimed wood and exposed brick wall set the vintage feel for this coffee shop. Order the espresso or French press and enjoy their fast and free WiFi.
Sweet or savory? Pie or cake? This choose your own adventure bakery will lead you to a happy ending no matter which dessert you choose to complete your meal with!
For the ice cream connoisseurs out there who scream for adventure, OddFellows is the place to be. Order the Chorizo Caramel: a flavor so sinful but so right.
Offering hands-on cooking courses and other unique culinary classes, not to mention a great place to shop for edibles and kitchen supplies.
Rad indoor alternative to the BKflea, with artisan crafts taking the lead over vintage/estate finds. Interesting space, too.
Friendly service, nice ambiance; only local wines. No bottle service
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“The owners, Keavy Blueher and Allison Kave, are straight out of your indie-movie dreams—drunken pixie dream ladies serving up s’mores pie and jello shots.” Read more.
s'mores pie is worth braving the crowd at this brand new cocktails and dessert spot. a welcome addition to the neighborhood!
A landmark restaurant serving fresh seafood! Get the Lobster Bisque & Spicy Crab, then the Combo with Hot Sauce or the Cold Seafood Platter and a side of biscuits.
MatchaBar brings fine-ground Japanese green tea to Williamsburg. Try the Matchaccino, a matcha "cappuccino" made with almond milk & vanilla powder that tastes remarkably creamy. Read more.
This legendary Brooklyn pizzeria garners two hour waits for $5 slices. And yes, it's worth it. Just read up on the rules.
Think pizza only tastes great from wood or coal burning ovens? Think again. Fresh, quality ingredients imported from Italy set these pies apart - try the real, thick-cut pepperoni or fresh artichokes.
Find obscure items of jewelry at whimsical Verameat. Look for peculiar designs like a dinosaur eating a chicken leg ring, a spinal cord turned into a bracelet, tiny wrenches fastened into earrings.
Eat the burger. Get a soda. Everything here is homemade down to the american cheese and rose sprinkles. Everyone here is the nicest.
You'll want to devour the Salted Caramel Apple pie as soon as you smell it at this cozy Brooklyn pie shop. Read more.
You can expect pies like blood orange and rhubarb or plumb crumble in the summer, salted caramel apple in the fall, dark chocolate and dried cherry in winter and pear ginger in spring. Read more.
One of our favorite bakeries is launching an occasional Sunday supper with the chef from the Spotted Pig. The $45 prix fixe includes free beer and, of course, pie. Read more.
Guy thought the skillet apple waffle was "killer." The spicy salsa verde and golden raisins elevated the empanadas in the Chico Grande plate to a new level according to Guy. Read more.
A hangover food oasis. The Southern, rock n roll vibe makes you feel like you're in another city (in a good way). The egg scrambles are great. And the Stumptown coffee is free...? (It was for us)
Very fresh produce. Great place if you're looking for any natural products--food, cosmetics, medicine and cleaning supplies. Definitely get one of their juices, the morning cleanser hits the spot!
if I made my own store and filled it with all my favorite foods it would look exactly like blue apron. don't miss the grilled olives, whitefish salad, or any of the sandwiches made fresh daily.
This is our spot for provisions for a picnic in Prospect Park – you can try everything before you buy. We also love their salted caramel gelato. Actually, everything is perfect.
Great selection of cheeses and a weekly rotation of craft beers. Beer Also, beer tastings Saturdays between 4-7.
Amazing seafood, drinks, and awesome atmosphere. And did I mention the great East River views? 🌃🍷🐟
Equal parts museum, library, and educational touchpoint, the 150-year-old history hub hosts highbrow artist talks, quirky hot dog history tours, and everything in between.
Such a nice vibe, chill music, cartoons on mute and rustic furniture. Its kinda like being in a 90s tree house
Sitting atop the William Vale Hotel, Westlight boasts nearly 360-degree views over Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan's east side, along with the requisite $15-$17 cocktails and cheaper wines and beers. Read more.
This Cobble Hill mainstay is already one of our favorite spots for cocktails, and it just so happens to have one of the city's coziest nooks. Have a deep conversation with an Apple turnover cocktail. Read more.
A quirky yet dignified ambience, plenty of couches for lounging and a menu that includes disco fries: We’d expect nothing less from the proprietors of winter-drinking standby Union Hall. Read more.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, the Greenpoint warehouse that supplies Russ & Daughters is open to the public. Pro-tip: There are no bagels, so BYOB.
Open to the public 8am-1pm on Fridays. Expect long waits (>1hr), free samples, and outstanding smoked fish. Prices range from $10/lb (tuna or bluefish) – $25/lb (sable). Smoked salmon is $16 - 22/lb
Seafood at its finest!! Their oyster happy hour will bring a smile to your face, and it's 7 days a week 4-6pm. Daily crudo was salmon, lightly dressed with olive oil, lemon and pinch of salt 👌
Free personal pie with a $4+ drink — why the hell not. 🍕🍺also some bumpin' tunes on the jukebox
Movies are great; food is great; but, a marriage of food and movies is so much better. Come out for a night at the movie theater-restaurant hybrid in Bushwick, where they screen all kinds of films. Read more.
Amazing workshops, healing sessions and weekly classes: meditation, kundalini and laughter yoga
Pizza creme is awesome! Breakfast crepe is great too! And this chocolate cake is unbelievable! All vegan and gluten free.
All the savory crepes are huge, filling and wholesome. Sit upstairs for a tea time vibe and downstairs for some great people watching and conversations with the friendly staff.
Lamb shakshuka is super tasty, especially the green sauce (pictured with gluten free bread)
OK, maybe you’re a little bummed you don’t get to spend the day outdoors. Sipping Colombian brews under a skylight and a living wall of plants is just the remedy your soul needs. Read more.
Breakfast tacos! Will set you back a mere $14 with a Bloody Mary and they're big, delicious and plentiful (you get 3).
Everything is unbelievably amazing and fresh! Best brunch I’ve ever had!!! Fair prices for really quality food.
Great coffee and decent amount of seating in a trendy space. Around the corner from Roberts's, so it's a nice place to chill while waiting for your number.
Great brewery. Easy to miss with their small sign. Funky inside. Great beers and local spirits.
If you want to have a night of fun, live music, great margaritas, amazing Mexican elevated dishes and superb service this is the right place. Good for large groups.
Long long happy hour (YAY) $2 lions heads, $5 cocktails until 9. Definitely nicer than Welcome to the Johnsons in LES. More of a retro vibe. Nice chairs to sit in at the enclosed outdoor space.
they open early on the weekends in the summer because they are a stop for the rockaway beach bus. you can grab a frozen drink for the ride.
cute new bar inspired by wong kar-wai with a dance floor in the back, good and concise drink list, an astrology special drink, wonderful owners, and fun parties on the weekends? yes please.
Great winter hangout , bring in food from Industry city food court and there is a bar right outside
A literal oasis nestled in the industrial blight of Gowanus. Reserve a private experience for you and someone special or visit during one of their many events.
Definitely not just a Burlesque show. The group is incredibly talented and entertaining. They also serve a nice selection of wines & cocktails. I went for my favorite hard cider, Austin’s.
The tour is really informative and a great way to sample the chocolate and whiskey.
The nondescript entrance is a portal to a beautiful tea-filled wonderland. No cafe service but they always have sample teas to try!
Fabulous evening and dinner rooftop at Brooklyn grange. Not the most amazing food but great experience.
This place is low-key, authentic and seemingly unchanged by time. Think nautical, but more long-shoreman than stripes and boat shoes.
Completely outdoors, this festive barge offers plenty of communal tables and open space, all illuminated by party lights and skyscrapers across the East River at night.
If your barbecue vision includes vinegary Carolina-style hog, mac-and-cheese waffles (!!!) and a picnic table under the sun, this place is about to be your jam. Read more.
Literally everything I had here was amazing. One of the best places in the neighborhood, very pleasant atmosphere, good for romantic dates.
Get the red velvet and sour cream donuts and sit at the bar to people watch in this famous Greenpoint bakery.
Awesome brewery with tons of seating and rotating drafts. Loved all the barrel aged sour beers and saissons.
Crazy beer experiments. Also, congrats to the brewery on finally opening a taproom!
