Golden noodle curry, i.e. khao soi: http://khaosoi.blogspot.com/2008/04/udom-thai-in-prospect-heights.html
Handball courts are often empty - practice your soccer or tennis skills against the wall
Take a break while walking btwn Prospect Heights & Clinton Hill..sit on a park bench under the trees
Tables & chairs under umbrellas..sit & take in the view
check out the sculpture garden in the back..replica of the Statue of Lib, stuff from the old Penn Stn--and doesn't even req admission!
Actually a triangle, formed by Rogers, Bedford, Dean & Bergen (the 1st two of which intersect at the 3rd)
After 3pm, the (daily) baked goods are half-priced -- and the banana-chocolate muffin is ridiculously good. Also, the music curation in this space is impeccable, and never too loud. A true gem.
Come here to enjoy some of the cheapest, tastiest personal pizzas in NY. Try the Tricolore ($10.50) or Prosciutto E Fichi for $12.50). Delizioso! Read more.
Great local spot, but the best recession special take-out deal: 2 square slices and a Boylan's for $5
Try the Avocado Toast-a brawny slab of multi-grain that's been browned to its optimum crunch point, with chunky avocado salsa is as flavorful as it is abundant. Topped with a poached egg, it's perfect
An Aussie alcove in the heart of Prospect Heights. Great espresso and sandwiches makes me feel closer to Sydney.
They brew La Colombe coffee here. The baristas are always cuute, and there's a back patio if you're in for coffee and cigarettes.
Grab some food and picnic on the steps in front of the fountain. The fountain offers a choreographed water show that is like a ballet.
Library has a # of Rosetta Stones installed on one of the machines (in the Multilingual Center, naturally)
If you're in Brooklyn, NY and looking for a sexy, limited t-shirt to buy, stop by About Time Boutique!
Happy hour is a good deal. Most tacos are $2 and drinks are $3 to $5. Cactus tacos are awesome. Be sure to get the salsa trio. The tomatillo salsa is great.
Even better than the old location! Guac, Mexican corn on the cob, and chorizo-potato tacos are all AMAZING.
Staff Pick! Will (Membership): This beer garden is perfect year-round. Franklin Park's staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the rotating selection of mostly-local brews.
The best night to come is the first Saturday of every month, after the Brooklyn Museum's First Saturday party- after party is here!!
Order the sandwich with sugar snap pea, mint pesto, manchego, vine tomatoes on chewy bread!
OMG the French toast. I think it's covered in cornflakes, deep-fried, stuffed w/cream cheese, and strawberries. my other fave is the eggs Mexican style--breakfast potatoes are AWESOME.
Staff Pick! Katie (Curatorial): Affordable lunch specials, wine specials with dinner, and good brunch on the weekends with unlimited mimosas.
Staff Pick! Stephanie (Education): Gen has high-quality, fresh sushi at good prices. The patio out back is a lovely spot for dining in the spring and summer. Enjoy the green or red bean ice cream.
This is really the best sushi in all of Brooklyn. It's served the way it should and always go for the Chef special.
Staff Pick! Deb (Digital Lab): Small and cozy, with a back garden during nice weather. Great soup/sandwich combos and a tasty main dish every day.
Great and frequently updated list of drafts. Also one of the best backyard gardens in the neighborhood.
Best wings by far in Brooklyn. Try the tangy BBQ flavor. Local prospect heights bar with great bar food. Ask for Rob the owner and tell him Pat sent you! Great guy. He'll ensure u a great time
Staff Pick! Katie (Curatorial): The Pierogi and beer-battered onion rings here are a great-tasting way to clog your arteries!
Check out happy hour on the back patio: Rain or shine, drafts are $3, and well drinks are $5 from noon to 7pm daily. Read more.
You have not been to Prospect Heights until you have tried The Islands' Jerk Chicken!
Get fifteen of your friends together and take over the upstairs. BYOB, and lots of it, because you'll be waiting a while. But it's worth the wait.
Best for takeout. Amazing food, low prices, large portions. Jerk chicken and goat are good bets.
(The one in Brooklyn!) This is THE quintessential diner experience. Order the lemon-ricotta pancakes, a cherry lime rickey and maybe an egg cream.
Fluffy pancakes, silver dollar pancakes, banana walnut pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, pumpkin walnut pancakes, cranberry pancakes, lemon ricotta pancakes and seven others!
Staff Pick! Katie (Curatorial): Their burgers are the best true diner burgers in the area...and they have every type of pancake or pancake topping under the sun.
pretty great selection for such a tiny place - lots of good produce, but they also have those awesome vegan dumplings when you just need SOMETHING after a night of drinking at franklin park.
Best spicy chicken wings in the neighborhood -- and you can order them well after midnight if you've been out drinking elsewhere and need something to soak up all that alcohol!
Sweet whiskey selection, and solid comfort/bar food. You might feel a little gross in the morning after some Frito pie, but it's totally worth it.
Check out Park Deli when you need flowers, a summer dress, skateboards, sneakers, or cool art markers!
Incredibly creative pizza coming to Classon. Head here for that, Olde Brooklyn Soda and true stroboli!
Great coffee but when you need fruit grab their fresh squeezed OJ. Delightful & incredibly refreshing!
Staff Pick! Tessa (Exhibitions): Delicious, strong coffee, espresso, cappuccinos and lattes. They use beans from La Colombe, renowned Philadelphia roaster.
Awesomely chill vibe serving the best La Colombe coffee/espresso bevies in the city. Free wi-fi and ecclectic back yard space open during the summer. Read more.
The homegrown back room was built w/ laptop workers in mind - lots of tables, couches & chairs & plugs, although sometimes the wifi doesn't work at all. Good Stumptown espresso, ok cold brew.
Solid wood-fired-oven pizza from an alumnus of Paulie Gee's. Clam pie is very good. Get it. And is this weird, but the Bibb salad is nice, too. Read more.
The panang curry boasts a sweet flavor rather then the traditional spicy kick. It's unique flavor makes it delish and it pairs very well with the hot sake. Also try the roti. It unbelievable !!
Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): A very busy sports bar with a cute little backyard. Have a hangover? Then try the brunch hangover helper. The Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich is quite good too.
anthony mackie will bring you red stripes. you'll have too many. but you'll only have yourself to blame.
The owners of Park Slope's much-loved Al Di Là Trattoria opened this lower-priced northern Italian restaurant in Crown Heights on Thursday. Read more.
On Saturday, two City Bakery alums open this Prospect Heights eatery. Look forward to Kickstarter-funded doughnuts, mortadella roll-ups, gourmet groceries and kombucha on tap Read more.
This Caribbean wing shop is known for its unique flavors: the Spice Island Rub, signature Trini Tamarind, or the award-winning Ginger Buff. The mango salad and pineapple ginger are excellent as well.
Loyalty program is awesome: Buy 10 bottles valued at at least $12, and you're 11th bottle is $1 (from the $12 table only).
Great place to hang out in Prospect Heights. Definitely a beer bar, so leave your fancy cocktail orders at home. Garden is awesome in warm weather.
Amazing bread and super nice owners. Best new business on Franklin Ave. Highly recommended.
Healthy family-run juice bar - try any of their great smoothie combinations of fresh fruits, veggies and assorted other ingredients like pumpkin seeds, honey, peanuts, sea moss and even tiger bone.
Quiet with plenty of tables, as long as you go before 3 pm. After school lets out, it's a madhouse!
Don't leave without trying the mushroom and goat's cheese pizza at Crown Heights' first kosher wine bar.
A Morimoto ramen joint in my neighbhorhood? There is a God! (and She says to try the fried green tomato bun along with the pork broth ramen).
Staff Pick! Richard (Membership): Simple freshly prepared food. The scallops are particularly good, and nice brunch on weekends.
The produce at The Met is getting better with a new section of organic produce. They have a nice selection of meat/dairy/wheat free products. Only checkout to the far left though; others r rude & slow
Staff Pick! Caroline (Design): The kind of place where someone might propose marriage or where you may meet the in-laws. Nice if you have time, $$, a hot date..
Useful for getting east/west along Dean/Bergen: Crown & Prospect Hts, N Slope, Boerum & Cobble Hill, downtown bk
The ultimate highlight of your Crown Heights visit. On a clear day, you can see the Empire State Building from the 5th floor.
Try the split pea soup - it was featured on Seinfeld! Get the quintessential Jewish deli experience in the heart of Crown Heights. Pastrami sandwiches that compete with the classics.
The best library in the entire city. it has three floors and the collection are simply phenomenal. Overal, the interiors remind you of a museum.
Taste: Croissants, chocolate eclairs and fruit tarts are on offer at this Prospect Heights patisserie. Also, they have savory items like smoked-duck salad, a mushroom crêpe and a breakfast sandwich Read more.
Definitely indulge yourself with an awesome Cheese Steak with Cheddar – it’s as good as what you get in Philly. Fast and friendly delivery. Cash only.
Visit the renovated Rosco's Pizza to try the new pizza crust made from organic flour, the eggplant Parmesan hero, and the bowl of spaghetti and meatballs: Read more.
Fantastic neighborhood spot. Very knowledgeable staff and the right kind of energy.
Extraordinary good, simple Thai in an intelligently-decorated hole in the wall in Crown Heights. Everything done with intention" from food to service- except for the hilariously random music playlist!
Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Brew-Supply Store
Come see the sculpture honoring the physicist and austronaut Dr. Ronald McNair, who died in the aboard the Challenger space shuttle when it exploded in 1986.
Gumbo and Blackened Catfish Po'Boy over rice are a must. Don't skip the cornbread and appetizer shrimp. Cans of Heady Topper from VT are a nice touch. Great slice of Cajun in Crown Heights.
New fishmonger, with excellent selection of ethically sourced fish, deli items and home-made sauces. They stock cooking books and mags like Lucky Peach too.
I'm from the South and I'm not s huge grit fan. The grits here changed my mind. Must order.
Good option for a quick bite before or after Brooklyn Museum and/or Botanic Garden. Bonus: all bottles/cans of beer < $4
Great addition to the neighborhood of Crown Heightz! Owner/Barista Raphel is a magician behind the counter!
A welcome addition to a section of Crown Heights that has become overrun by the ever-growing and ever-twee Little Zelda/Wedge empire. Wifi password: franklin.
What a cute, zen-like and hidden gem! Of all the coffee shoppes in the area, this one has the most appealing atmosphere, and a quaint and quiet little garden to sit in.
