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Artist and Craftsman

This national chain is a treasure trove of art supplies of all kinds for the young student or the established professional, and for anyone in between. The Park Slope stiore has a warm, rustic ambiance and a knowledgeable staff. If you're an artist, you probably know A&C, and you'll be happy they're close by when you move to or near Park Slope

Books Are Magic

Books Are Magic was born in May 2017 and is home to exciting new releases and beloved classics, hidey-holes for children and books to read in them, gumballs filled with poetry, readings and panels almost every night of the week, story times on the weekends, and yes, plenty of magic.

Free People

Back in the 1970's, a young man named Dick Hayne planted a seed in the maze of streets and trees that make up West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He opened a store and called it Free People. Free People nurtured the young people who lived there and shopped there, who looked for a little of their own freedom in the clothes they wore. As Dick's store grew from one to two, the name was changed from Free People to Urban Outfitters. During 2001, we realized that it was really Free People that invoked some of our favourite images, those of femininity, courage, and spirit. It was time to get back to our roots. Free People shed its junior image and evolved into a more mature, contemporary brand.

KC Arts

KC Arts is a family-run business, in operation for over 33 years. Our store was founded by two art students who opened the shop in the beautiful Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn in the early 1980s. As local artists they saw a lack of helpful and knowledgeable staff in local department stores. They opened the shop with intent to fill that void. Through years of experience in the Custom Picture Framing and Art supply industry KC Arts has built close relationships with customers. Our team at KC Arts spends time getting to know what's important to you so we can deliver on your needs and wishes, time and again.

L Train Vintage

This store is in a warehouse space that appears small and opens up to a whole other side! Incredible finds at this location are a given! All locations come with fitting rooms to try everything on.

Ruby's House of Crystals

Runnin' Wild Kids

Runnin' Wild Kds has shoes and other apparel for the little ones, plus toys, games, school and art supplies, balloons and party supplies, and also gives haricuts.

The Painted Pot

The Painted Pot offers pottery classes for kids and adults, children's summer camps, private parties, and in-studio and at-home memberships for serious artists. Got an idea for a project, but don't want to commit to a class? Walk-ins are welcome.

Aldama

From their Website: Aldama pays homage to the diversity from Mexico to Brooklyn. Our kitchen builds a connection between the origins. The best spot to discover special places from Mexico, a place to celebrate.

Ample Hills Creamery

Ample Hills Creamery began as a cart at Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park (the little pushcart that could). On Memorial Day weekend in 2011, Ample Hills opened its first scoop shop in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Within the first four days, we sold out completely! The scoop shop had to close for a few weeks just so we could churn more. (Is there such a thing as being *too* popular?) Fast forward to today: We own and operate the largest ice cream production facility in New York City. We have locations on both coasts. Folks all over the country can try our flavors by ordering online. You can even find our pints in grocery stores. In the decade since our opening, we've grown a lot, learned a lot and churned a lot... so we don't sell out again. But our mission hasn't changed.

Ayat

From their Web site: AYAT is a bistro where you will find honest, authentic Palestinian food made with love. I am confident you will find this here because this bistro was created in honor of my wife, Ayat. She is a Palestinian lawyer with a real passion for food. Ayat is honest, hardworking, and loves her career; but there is a different kind of love that radiates through her when she is cooking. Seeing this passion in her and experiencing her delicious food, it was clear to me that the community needed to experience this too. So I created a bistro named after her where she can come to cook with local ingredients sourced from our FalahiFarms. Space where she can share her passion for food with the community she loves and works hard for.

Bar Bolinas

Californian-inspired seafood dishes & other fare, plus cocktails in beachy digs with a redwood bar.

Bar San Miguel

Bar San Miguel is Carroll Garden's home for authentic Mexican food and drink. Inspired by San Miguel de Allende, a historic town nestled in the hills of Mexico, they offer a cozy, rustic atmosphere to serve guests quality authentic Mexican food and craft tequila and mezcal cocktails.

Black Mountain Wine House

In a lovely classic storefront on the corner of Hoyt and Union Streets, Black Mountain Wine House offers a small menu of light dishes and an extensive menu of wines, along with a smattering of select aperitifs and beers.

Bogota Latin Bistro

From their Web site: At Bogota Latin Bistro, we're dedicated to elevating the status and awareness of Latin food'—particularly Colombian cuisine'—and culture via our food, drinks, music, and hospitality. We try to lead the way in what New York City Latin restaurants, food, and service should be about. Hospitality, professionalism, pride, fanatical attention to detail, teamwork, and respect for diversity are the core values that guide our efforts. We've been proudly feeding New York since 2005.

Brooklyn Crab

Opened in 2012, Brooklyn Crab has been a staple establishment in Red Hook, Brooklyn. With different varieties of seafood, drinks, & games - it's the perfect place for the perfect hang.

Brooklyn Wine Exchange

Brooklyn Wine Exxchange offers a full selection of wines and spiitts. Open Mon-Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Noon - 9:00 p.m. Sunday.

Buttermilk Channel

Cafe Luluc

For almost 20 years, Cafe Luluc has been serving the best pancakes along with countless delicacies like their famous chicken sandwich or chickpea salad.

Cafe Rue Dix

Cafe Rue Dix is a French and Senegalese cafe, restaurant, and bar located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, serving traditional Senegalese cuisine as well as typical French cafe fare. "We pride ourselves on using fresh ingredients and bold spices to create some of the best franco-senegalese dishes in NYC."

Chavela's

Chef Arturo Lunar offers authentic Mexican flavors – and a charming welcome – in the heart of Crown Heights. Mexican fare along with a selection of tequilas, margaritas & other specialty cocktails. Serves happy hour food · Serves vegetarian dishes · High chairs available.

Cobble Hill Coffee Shop

Cobble Hill Coffee Shop is a down-to-earth coffee house offering traditional American diner fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We are family owned and operated, and are proud to be a staple in the community right here on Court Street in Brooklyn. Come in to Cobble Hill Coffee Shop any time for breakfast. Our omelettes, bagels, and more are sure to be the perfect start to your day with a hot cup of coffe on the side. Keep it classic and have an espresso or cappucino, or try our our signature Cafe au Lait.

D'Amico Foods

In early 1948, Emanuele D'Amico rented a brownstone storefront at 309 Court Street in Brooklyn and began a tradition of quality and service. With grand, old-fashioned machinery Emanuele blended and roasted the finest coffee beans. The rich and fragrant aroma of fresh coffee poured out of the store and into the neighborhood, which attracted customers into the cozy shop. D'Amico's began importing olive oils, canned goods, spices and cheese, bringing the comfort-staples of Italian life to the largly immigrant community. The rich history of D'Amico's lives on in the present with Emanuele's children and grandchildren continuing to roast coffee beans, brew aromatic blends, and serve the ever-blossoming communities of Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill.

Delia's

Delia's is an intimate sofa lounge with a light menu of snacks to support the wide variety of wines and cocktails offered. Delia's presents jazz nights, karaoke nights, occasional trivia nights and disco brunch, cooking classes, and more. You can even hold your own private event. Delia's motto is, Keeping Our Community Fun. Sounds right.

Dellarocco's of Brooklyn

Thin-crust, brick-oven pizza with a gluten-free option, plus tap beers in an airy, minimalist space.

East One Coffee Roasters

F. Monteleone Bakery

A long-time fixture of Court Street, Monteleone's Bakery sells freshly made and authentically Italian pastries, cookies, cakes, and gelato. Monteleone's Bakery takes pride in being family-owned and operated, with patrons boasting of the shop's wide variety of desserts, fine attention to detail, and friendly staff.

Fonda

Celebrated chef and cookbook author Roberto Santibañez has created a rare New York restaurant: a relaxed, affordable neighborhood spot that also serves exciting contemporary Mexican cuisine. Santibañez blends care and authenticity with the creative urban flourishes that distinguish the food of his native Mexico City. At Fonda's three locations'—in Chelsea, the East Village, and Park Slope, Brooklyn'—the tortillas are hand-pressed, the guacamole is made to order, and the margaritas are thoughtfully crafted. His version of enchiladas in black mole, the legendary sauce made from dozens of ingredients, would impress any grandmother in Oaxaca, while modern dishes like duck zarape, braised duck tucked between tortillas lavished with habanero-spiked tomato salsa, have kept jaded New Yorkers coming back for more since 2009.

Fulton Ale House

Cozy, intimate bar offering a range of tap beers & small bites, plus chess, darts & sports on TV. Craft beer and whiskey in a friendly, cozy pub setting. 7 screens.

Fushimi

From their Web site: Fushimi fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive French inspired nouvelle cuisines topped with talented chefs with years of industry experience; making Fushimi's dishes extremely exquisite to the taste buds; the cream of the crop. Fushimi, boast not only of impeccable food,superior service, trendy ambiance and opulent decor; add burgeoning nightlife making Fushimi Staten Island, Bay Ridge and the newly opened Williamsburg a MUST-GO! Highly recommended by the Zagat Survey & Michelin Guide, it is no surprise Fushimi has a loyal fan base that keeps growing and growing.

Giovanni's Brooklyn Eats

Real Italian dishes made from real Italian family recipes, prepared and served in a restaurant created and run by an owner raised in a real Brooklyn Italian household. That's what you experience when you eat at Giovanni's.

Giuseppina's Brick Oven Pizza

Giuseppina's Brick Oven Pizza makes brick oven pizza, healthy pizza, veggie pizza and more!

Greenwood Park

Greenwood Park is a 13,000 square foot indoor/outdoor beer garden, restaurant, bar and event space created out of an old gas station & mechanic shop with 60 draft beer lines, an indoor bar, outdoor cargo bar and a seasonal menu. There is Wi-Fi, indoor/outdoor TVs and indoor projector, and a full indoor/outdoor sound system and DJ set up. The kitchen offers a seasonal lunch/dinner menu with vegetarian & vegan options, and the bar stocks a huge selection of craft local and imported draft and bottled beers and ciders, as well as seasonal specialty cocktails and frozen cocktails, including our famous Frose!

Heights Chateau

Heights Chateau is a true neighborhood store with a world-class selection and reputation for taste, value, variety, and personal service. For over 30 years, Heights Chateau has been as essential destination for its Brooklyn Heights neighbors and wine aficionados from near and far. Loyal customers are drawn in by the store's classic and simple design of wine and wood and an ever-changing stock of carefully selected wines and spirits from around the world. Heights Chateau has been featured in Bon Appetit, Food and Wine, and Vanity Fair magazines, as well as in Ed Levine's New York Eats.

Henry's End

Located in Brooklyn Heights, Henry's End is a neighborhood institution known for its inviting atmosphere, seasonal menu and award winning wine list.It features a seasonal menu highlighted by its annual Wild Game Festival in the Fall and Winter. The restaurant has been written about in numerous publications, and Zagat wrote in regards to Henry's End, "this is why they built the Brooklyn Bridge". Serving Brooklyn Heights and vistors from around the world since 1973.

Hometown BBQ

Hometown BBQ serves Brooklyn style barbecue, applying authentic southern cooking techniques and using only wood to cook. After the smoking process, the flavors are manipulated to create dishes that represent the flavor profiles found in the diverse, multicultural city of Brooklyn. Some examples include Vietnamese Wings, Caribbean Jerk Baby Back Ribs, Lamb Belly Banh Mi, Oaxacan-Style Tacos and Fried Korean Sticky Ribs.

Hometown BBQ

From their Web site: Hometown Bar-B-Que opened in Red Hook, Brooklyn, in September 2013. We specialize in authentic, pit-smoked meats prepared in the classic Southern technique of smoking on oak wood. We also incorporate a variety of flavor profiles that represent our local communities. Hometown also serves up a selection of traditional sides and dessert. Our two bars feature craft beers, a wide range of American whiskeys, seasonal cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass and bottle. In classic barbecue style, we offer walk-up service to our counter on a first-come, first-served basis'—until we sell out of that day's specially cooked offerings. To make the wait enjoyable, chat with fellow diners, order drinks from the bar and listen to live music on weekend nights.

IV Purpose

IV Purpose is a chic 2 Floor Sports Restaurant where these things are guaranteed: Good food, specialty drinks, and great service. The bar is known for its extensive cocktail selection, as well as its dinner and brunch menus. IV Purpose also features many TVs for watching sports games, and a spacious outdoor dining area, making it a perfect place to enjoy the warm weather. In addition to regular programming, IV Purpose also hosts special events, such as karaoke nights and happy hour mixers. Whether you're looking for a place to unwind after work or to celebrate a special occasion, IV Purpose in Bed Stuy is the perfect spot.

Izzy Rose

Come on down to Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Here, you'll find your new favorite neighborhood bar. We serve classic and seasonal cocktails, draft beer, natural wine and vegan empanadas. Good for laughs with friends where you can find corner to unwind after a long day. We're open 3pm 'til late weeknights and noon 'til late Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is weekdays from 3-6pm. Please wear a mask inside and we sure hope to see you soon! All are welcome:)

La Vara

Southern Spanish cuisine exploring its Jewish and Moorish influences Chefs Alex Raij and Eder Montero are the husband and wife team behind this bustling Brooklyn restaurant. La Vara celebrates the Jewish and Moorish legacies in regional Spanish cuisine- perfumed with aromas of saffron, cumin, and orange blossom. The bold and improvisational nature of our menu showcases food and wine that is contemporary, original, and authentic all at once.

Ladybird

Since 1992, Ladybird Bakery (formerly known as Two Little Red Hens) has been delighting Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood with delicious, American-style baked treats. Over the years, Ladybird has grown famous for its decadent Brooklyn Blackout, addictive Red Velvet, and its range of holiday pies and tarts. Early-risers have been indulging in our fresh-baked muffins and scones.

Lassen and Hennings

Lassen and Hennings is a gourmet deli and bakery that has been a staple on Montage Street since 1949. All cooking and baking is done on the premises.

Lobo Loco

Hours: Tue - Thurs: 12pm – 10pm Fri - Sat: 12pm – 11pm Sun: 12pm – 10pm

Lucali Brooklyn

Marco Polo Ristorante

Located in the heart of Carroll Gardens since 1983, Marco Polo Ristorante is a critically acclaimed and highly regarded resturant. The menu boasts fine selections drawn from the traditions of both Northern and Southern Italian cuisine, and the daily chef's specials deliver exciting, creative, and satisfying additions to the resturant's culinary canon. Marco Polo has been operated by Signore Joseph Chirico since its conception, and with his son, Chef Marco Chirico in the kitchen, the resturant is a testiment to the intersection of family-owned care and a fine dining experience that continues to attract local residents, visitors to the area, and political dignitaries.

Mazzat Mediterranean

A healthy lifestyle is a primary emphasis at Mazzat, featuring a selection of prime meats and seafood, always fresh vegetables, exclusively whole-wheat pastry and a minimal use of olive oil and dairy products. All food items on our menu are made fresh to order in house and we are pleased to guarantee the satisfaction of the special demands from our customers. Enjoy a melange of tapas and appetizers: hummus, babaganouj, chicken or lamb cigars, crunchy Brussels sprouts, garlic lemon potatoes, sautéed garlic shrimp, and many more, all served with three kind of bread and tahini.

Mekelburg's

MEKELBURG'S is a craft beer bar/specialty food shop in two Brooklyn locations, Clinton Hill & Williamsburg, offering the neighborhood unique craft beers, prepared foods and affordable must-haves for the home cook. We pride ourselves on serving our customers and neighborhood quality foods, drinks and products. Come in to fill up a growler and shop our specialty food shop with cured and house roasted meats, cheese, olive oils from around the world, creative ice creams and other fun edibles, or stay for a pint from one of our 16 rotating taps and one of our specialty sandwiches or salads.

Mex Carroll's Diner

Mexican & American comfort foods are served at this easygoing outpost with a back patio: burritos, tortas, tortillas, nachos, fajitas, quesadillas... Mexican and American food lovers, vegans, vegetarians, meat addicted, kids... Everybody will find what they need.

Monte's

Angelo Montemarano and his wife, Filomena opened "Angelo's Tavern" in 1906. The Montemaranos grew produce in the backyard and lived with their children in an upstairs apartment. Angelo's was a speakeasy during prohibition, with a chute to the basement in case the staff needed to dispose of the bottles ahead of a police raid. In the late 30's, with Angelo's son Nick Monte running things, Angelo's received a massive facelift and became Monte's Venetian Room (Monte and Montemarano are variations on the same family name) Despite the name, most cooking was solidly Neapolitan. The new more elaborate design featured red booths and painted murals of Venice on the walls. Monte's became both a well-kept secret and a legendary hangout; a neighborhood restaurant beloved by the Rat Pack, the mob, politicians and just about anyone. The food is truly Italian but not focusing on one region in particular. We welcome everyone to come and enjoy our authentic Italian cuisine and cozy atmosphere!

Naidre's Cafe

Naidre's is the "original" cafe in Park Slope, serving homemade food & baked goods. Everything is prepared on-premises, from scratch. Naidre's is "local" as it gets!

Nostro

Italiain resuarant featuring home-made pasta, seafood, and Napolitan specialties, everything sourced from local farmers' markets. Open for indoor and outdoor seating.

Osaka Japanese Restaurant

Ovenly

Ovenly is an award-winning retail and wholesale bakery based in New York City. As a bakery, we specialize in that magic intersection between savory & sweet. As a business, we believe in equal parts joy & disruption. Ovenly is made up of people from all walks of life. Our team is made up of talented people with diverse skills and backgrounds. We are suburbanites, city folk, LGBTQ and the allied, James Beard award winners, formerly incarcerated, PhDs, parents, roller derby champions, improv actors, and immigrants. Our staff is as unique as the communities we serve because we believe our differences make us stronger. The more flavors the better. Founders Agatha Kulaga and Erin Patinkin see Ovenly as an opportunity to change business for the better, while satisfying your sweet tooth. It's win win win win, and win again situation.

Pasticceria Monteleone

Antonio Fiorentino was born in a small town called Porto Empedocle in the province of Agrigento in the beautiful island of Sicily. He moved to New York with his father and Mother in 1977, when he was 17 years old. "I learned so much from my zio Domenico, a great man and pasticciere so good they called him IL MAGO". Antonio opened this beautiful pasticceria in the heart of Brooklyn in 2011 with his wife Teresa, and his children Rosemarie, Giuseppe and Salvatore.

Petite Crevette

Petite Crevette has been at its current location on Hicks Street at Union Street since 2008. But Petite's bistro concept was created back in 1993 with Mr. Ganic's La Bouillabaisse, which opened to rave reviews its first night. That year it won Top Rated Newcomer in the prestigious Zagat Guide (a first for a non-Manhattan eatery) as well as lines on the sidewalk waiting to get into the tiny storefront. Neil's formula is simple: the freshest seafood combined with his 40 years of award-winning skills as a chef and mentor to up-and-coming chefs.

Pig Beach

Pig Beach is an exciting foray into the Smoked Meat Universe, unlike anything in NewYork City to date, experimenting with tried and true BBQ technique, adding worldly influences and forward thinking cooking. Local purveyors, sustainable seafood and market fresh produce are the standard. Pig Beach is a destination for contemporary cocktails and wine, focusing on local breweries and distilleries, serving up several local beers and wines on tap as well as a classically based but inventive cocktail repertoire.

Rize Brooklyn Bar and Grill

Rize Brooklyn has food, drink, DJ nights, 2 for 1 nights, $3 nights, and fun every night.

Rocco's Pasticceria & Caffe

From their Web site: In 1956, a 17 year old Italian immigrant stepped off his boat with little more to his name than the shoes on his feet. 44 years later, that very same man passed the torch of the most iconic bakery in New York City to my sister and I. Years of dedication and refining have contributed to the quality desserts we at Rocco's have consistently delivered, with tradition never sacrificed for passing trends. Our business has stood the test of time, and we invite you to become part of its ever-growing legacy. Rocco's mission has always been simple and straightforward: the best quality service, ingredients, and products, with no exceptions.

Sahadi's

At Atlantic Avenue, you enter and are presented with the bulk bins. Make sure to take a number and one of the friendly, multi-lingual staff will help bag your order. If you're curious about trying something new, ask for a sample! Explore the historic building to find your cheeses, spices, breads, frozen specialty items, and more. A few cafe tables stand outside if you must have a quick snack before finishing your errands.

Saketumi

Saketumi Asian Bistro offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Brooklyn, NY. Saketumi Asian Bistro is a cornerstone in the Brooklyn community and has been recognized for its outstanding Sushi cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Sushi restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Santo Brúklin

From the warm welcome into our cozy bar entrance through the shielded and spacious backyard, you will quickly leave the city troubles at the door and soon feel like you are an old friend of the Santo Brúklin family. A small restaurant that opened its doors during the 2020 pandemic shutdown, Santo Brúklin has since connected with its community, quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite.

Saraghina

Milanese-born Brooklyn restaurateur, Edoardo Mantelli, has long admired the Viennese-style cafes of fin-de-siècle Milan and the cultural influence they had on his native city. In Saraghina Caffè, he's lovingly recreated the sense of grace and grandeur found in these beloved institutions, where heated exchanges about the origins of the Negroni were cooled by a refreshing Spritz (Campari, per favore, not Aperol). More than places to stop for a drink, these caffè were cultural hearts of their neighborhoods, where poets and artists would find their next inspiration while nibbling on well-aged prosciutto di Parma.

Scotto's Wine cellar

One of the oldest wine shops in New York state, Scotto's has been supplying its customers with the finest wines and spirits with an outstanding variety and great values for generations. We offer specials and wine tastings that are constantly changing. So, make sure you visit us online and at our store when you want the best items at great prices.

Simple Loaf Bakehouse

From their Web site: Every dough is slightly different than the dough that was mixed the day before. No two ovens bake exactly the same way, and every bakehouse has a unique ecosystem. Our goal is to produce consistently beautiful, wholesome, and soul-satisfying bread. The process is time and labor intensive. In the end, a loaf of bread is more than the sum of its parts. It's the result of patience, dedication, and passion. The only thing more rewarding than baking a beautiful loaf of bread is sharing it with our friends and family. At Simple Loaf, we want to be a part of your family every day, whether it's a slice of toast in the morning or a baguette at the dinner table, we want the bread of our heart to find a place in yours.

Sotto Voce

Southside Coffee

Southside Coffee is a neighborhood cafe in South Park Slope serving delicious coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Named "Best" by Grub Street, NY Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, and Thrillist. Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Speedy Romeo

Situated in a 100-year-old bar turned liquor store then auto parts shop, Speedy Romeo is cooking with fire. All our dishes are prepared in a hardwood fired Italian pizza oven, and on a wood grill from Mesquite, Texas. Italian influenced seasonal American cooking at its hottest and freshest. Greenmarket salads and appetizers, fresh mozzarella pulled every morning, and Provel cheese "imported" from St. Louis, MO. Turning out perfectly charred pizzas as well mouthwatering steaks, chops, whole fish, and burgers, there is something for all tastes.

Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie

The reoccurring theme from the movie Field of Dreams was, "if you build it, they will come." Steve always kept this idea in mind when he started baking his key lime pies commercially, that if he bakes an authentic key lime pie, using only the finest and freshest ingredients available, that they '—the discriminating consumer of culinary delights'— would come to embrace his efforts. The one thing that will never change is Steve's commitment to using only 100% fresh-squeezed key lime juice, something that started when Steve began baking key lime pies for family and friends over 30-years ago.

Table 87

Our Gowanus location features our coal oven pizza by the pies and slice, as well as our calzones, sandwiches, salads and seasonal special dishes. A rustic Italian, family-style setting with exceptional staff, our 3rd Avenue restaurant and bar has been featured in numerous acclaimed publications - and is a daily stop for the Pizza Tour of NYC. A locals favorite, located just under the train overpass at 3rd Ave & 10th Street, you'll find the love in every bite.

Tambour

Tambour is a universal word for drum in several languages. The drum was used as an early form of human communication to share news and link communities separated by long distances in forested lands. Food, music, and art are universal means of connecting across multiple cultures. The overtones of the drum are infused in every aspect of Tambour. Our mission is to cultivate an environment of oneness through the creative sharing of food, spirits, art, and music, with a Brooklyn twist. Our food is farm-to-table, prepared by our talented chef, Adam Torres. Our wines and craft beers are expertly curated and paired with delectable precision to Chef Torres' dishes. Our patrons experience visual stimulation through our monthly curated art series highlighting local artists. And the uplifting auditory vibrations on Friday and Saturday nights are generated by some of New York's finest musicians with a mix of originals and covers blending the best of Jazz, and Rhythm and Blues.

Tavola Italian Market

True to his Italian roots and culture, Owner Pascual Acello uses the finest ingredients, seasonal produce, and artisan bread to create paninis, pasta, salads, and desserts bursting with flavors inspired by his mother's secret recipes.

The Chocolate Room

The Commodore

Okay The Commdore's menu includes a Shrimp Po Boy, a Pulled Pork Sandwich, and Stewed Blackeyed Peas w/ kale over herbed cornbread. We're in! Hours are 4:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.* *Kitchen closes at 2:00 a.m.; weekend brunch is 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The House of Pizza & Calzone

The Longshoreman

The history of the space occupied by The Longshoreman is the stuff of local legend. In the 1940s and 50s, older neighbors say the space was a bar called "The Longshoreman" owned and operated by a fellow, aptly named, Punchie, and it serviced the longshoremen with after-hours beverages a few blocks from their place of work, The Brooklyn dockyards. The docks have evolved into the Brooklyn Bridge Park, high-rise condos, and the cycling/walking paths of the waterfront. In tribute to days gone by, the new owners kept the name The Longshoreman. The Longshoreman was designed by architect Carlo Perry, in collaboration with the owners, Michelle Ewan and Lisa Detwiler. The Longshoreman is a casual, neighborhood-friendly modern Italian restaurant guaranteed to become a destination location.

The Ridgewood Alehouse

Open every day. Mo-Th, Noon to 11:00 p.m., Fr-Su, 11:00 a.m.– Midnight. Bottomless Brunch Fr–Su, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday. Enjoy your favorite tacos with a margarita for $15.

Threes Brewing

The brewery and brewpub opened together in 2014 and the intention was to create a space warm and welcoming to all; to create a pillar that will be here for a generation to come; a place where patrons become new neighbors in an old neighborhood. Our bar menu was conceived with a view toward broadening the scope of what a brewpub is expected to offer. Our beer list features (but isn't limited to) our freshest lagers, IPAs, and mixed culture beer offerings as well as favorites from Friends & Heroes, other craft breweries whom we admire. Our wine & cocktail menu rounds out our offerings and reflects the breadth of our many interests.

Trader Joe's

At Trader Joe's, we see ourselves as your neighborhood grocery store. Step inside and you'll find unconventional and interesting products in the Trader Joe's label like Mandarin Orange Chicken and Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, as well as everyday basics like milk, eggs and fresh produce. We are a good source for great cheeses (and great beers to go with them!), and we offer a vibrant selection of fresh flowers. Most importantly, we offer all of our delicious, quality products at the very best prices. We're happy to be part of your community, and proud to offer you unique products at prices everyone can afford. Every day.

Two Boots Park Slope

Two Boots -- named for the geographical shapes of Italy and Louisiana -- was born on June 24th, 1987. Founders Doris Kornish & Phil Hartman, indie filmmakers who loved Cajun food and culture (Phil having opened the Great Jones Café, a Cajun juke joint, in 1983), teamed up with local developer John Touhey, to create the original Two Boots Restaurant, a family-friendly, full-service restaurant at 37 Ave A in NYC's East Village. Two Boots Park Slope aims to carry on the tradition of Two Boots Brooklyn, which had a great run of 24+ years (1989-2014). John Touhey, our original partner, moved to Park Slope in 1989, and wanted to open a branch in his new 'hood. Two Boots Brooklyn went on to become a neighborhood favorite, with live music, a full bar, a kids step-up to the pizza station and a broad menu that included Cajun favorites. In October 2013, TB Brooklyn closed, but in November of 2014, a new incarnation of Two Boots opened in Park Slope at 5th Ave. & 1st St., featuring Two Boots pizza, plus sliders, po' boys, salads and a great selection of tap beers. And the Home Pie, "The Hogwallop," honors local resident John Turturro for his role in the great film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"

Union Market

Union Market is a neighborhood grocery store with five locations across Brooklyn and downtown Manhattan. We carry a wide array of quality products, from everyday staples to outstanding new finds specially sourced by our buyers. We're committed to bringing our customers healthy, delicious, and innovative food without compromising on the values that matter most to us: quality, convenience, and sustainability. We work hard to find the best products at the best value, which means stocking our shelves with a selection of local, organic, and all-natural food. We strive to keep our business green and source our products in a responsible and sustainable manner. This philosophy extends to every aspect of our operations'—from what meat we carry to the way we run our stores. We're happy to make the effort: it's our way of strengthening our community of customers, vendors, and employees. These values, and our willingness to listen to our customers and suppliers, ensure that we're all working together toward a sustainable and delicious future through food.

Zatar Park Slope

Taste the difference in Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern cuisine. Fresh ingredients you can taste in every bite; Food made to Order. Everything is made to order, fresh every day.

Zum Stammtisch

Zum Stammtisch is nearing its 50th year in Glendale, Queens, offering authentic German food, beers, and wine and providing on-premises catering for parties of up to 50 people. Next door, the Stammtisch Pork Store & Imports offers authentic German meats and delicacies you won't find anywhere else! Visit our pork store for the freshest wurst and an extensive selection of German imports: meats, cheeses, salads, breads, chocolates, dairy products and so much more!

Brooklyn Boulders

Brooklyn Boulders provides 10,000 sq. ft. of bouldering, auto-belay, top rope, and lead climbing. Climbing Classes are available for members and non-members alike. Also offered is full fitness training, with private coaching, strength training, cardio equipment, group fitness classes, and a yoga studio. There are youth programs and climbing teams, as well as members lounge, free Wi-fi, day-use lockers, and a retail shop. Family Memberships are available. The gym also hosts community events.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Explore the sweeping vistas, rich ecology, expansive piers, and vibrant programming of this special waterfront park. There is something for everyone.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

A new and expansive addition to Brooklyn's green spaces, Brooklyn Bridge Park extends along the historic Brooklyn waterfront from the Manhattan Bridge south to Atlantic Avenue. Though some areas are still in development, the majority of the park is open to the public. The park is divided into twelve areas, which range in composition from sport fields and courts to a dock for kayacking, rollar rinks to children's playgrounds, and nature trails to a beach. Regardless of the area, the park offers sweeping views of the East River and Manhattan's East Side from South Ferry to Midtown. During the warmer months of the year, Brooklyn Bridge Park plays host to a wide range of cultural and artistic attractions; in the Spring and Summer of 2016, the Park will offer performances of Shakespeare, classic and family-friendly films under the stars, and book-talks sponsored by local booksellers. For detailed information about all of the events, classes, and activities in Brooklyn Bridge Park, see the Park's bulletin: http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Though it is only one-third of a mile long, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade is one of the most famous and recognizable landmarks in the borough. Though one might not be familiar with the Promenade itself, anyone familiar with images of the Manhattan skyline taken from east of the island is most likely very familiar with the unparalleled vantage point provided by the Promenade. The site of the Promenade and the area's naturally elevated position attracted settlers to the spot from as early as the seventeenth century. When Robert Moses designed and constructed the BQE in the 1940s, he included the Promenade in his design. The Promenade draws artists, tourists, and locals to marvel at the view of the harbor and skyline, and enjoy one of the world's most iconic vistas. Now a fully integrated part of Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Promenade is accessible via an elevated footpath from the Park below and from entrances on either end.

Brooklyn Sluggers

Brooklyn Sluggers is a premier sports performance center in Brooklyn, NY. "While we specialize in baseball training, we offer various fitness classes including group fitness, bootcamp, TRX training, and Zumba. We are committed to helping those looking to further their personal fitness. We are proud to feature batting cages, personal training, and Zumba classes all in one place."

Brooklyn Strength

The Brooklyn Strength Pilates studio isn't about calories or feeling the burn. It's a place to learn about your body, get stronger, more flexible, understand alignment, and ultimately engage with fitness as part of your life, not your 'should list'. Founder Cadence Dubus has developed a tissue softening structural realignment technique called Fascia Release™. "Together, we use foam rollers, massage balls and guided movement to help you unlock your sticky stuck places, freeing up space in your structure so you can move, breathe, and feel better. "During Fascia Release™ you learn how your body is put together. You come away with knowledge about your unique structure. It's a cumulative practice. Every class or session continues to create more space and more availability in your joints and tissue. It also means you feel relief from the very beginning."

Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club

What could be more pleasant than a canoe trip down the Gowanus Canal? The Dredgers offer you such an opportunity most weekmds, weather permitting. But the Dredgers are much more than that. Since 1999 the Dredgers have empowered people to care for the Gowanus Canal through advocacy, conservation, and education. "We encourage an understanding of the NY-NJ harbor as a resource for recreation and education as well as a waterway for commuters, tourists and goods. This past season, we logged over 2,000 voyages on the Gowanus Canal with over 1,000 individuals, including more than 200 youth, participating in our programs!"

Mission Martial Arts Academy

As one of the most established Martial Arts school in the Carroll Gardens / Cobble Hill area, Mission Martial Arts has a top rated reputation for offering martial arts lessons designed specifically for each age. Kids classes are teamwork driven and focus on concentration, confidence, discipline and respect, while adult classes are centered around awareness, conditioning, and practical self-defense. Located at 517 Henry Street in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, the Mission Martial Arts Academy opened its doors early September of 2006. This 600 sq ft. studio is equipped with a mirrored practice area with a bamboo hardwood floor, 2 hung heavy bags, floor mats for acrobatics, as well as various assorted punching and kicking pads for students to use. Mission Martial Arts is dedicated to the highest quality of Martial Arts education while at all times providing a positive experience and a healthy learning environment. At Mission, all students beginner to expert level, child to adult, will find a motivational atmosphere that encourages emotional, mental and physical development without the burdens of anxiety or fear of injury.

Mission Martial Arts Children's Center

Mission sprouts in Red Hook, with continued focus on providing serious martial arts instruction for all ages. Claudine Missale, Head Instructor and 5th Degree Black Belt, brings 25+ years of training and 10+ years of professional instruction for children of all ages (2½ to 14+) from Mission's flagship location and several satellite schools around Brooklyn and Manhattan. The interdisciplinary background of both Pat Natoli and Claudine Missale allows for other traditional martial arts to feature during classes, in addition to Tae-Kwon-Do. Against the current of hyper-commercialized martial arts schools, Mission remains dedicated to the practice and practical application of Chung-Do-Kwon Tae-Kwon-Do, as a part of the vast World Martial Arts Association, a nationally-recognized martial arts organization. Expansion of Mission and many other businesses into Red Hook indicates the spectacular growth seen in the community over the past decade.

Prospect Park

The crown jewel of Brooklyn's parklands, Prospect Park covers 585 acres in the middle of the borough. Designed by Olmstead and Vaux, the team behind the construction of Central Park, Prospect Park is every bit as attractive as its Manhattan counterpart. The relaxing beauty of nature, the varied recreational areas, and host of cultural landmarks are used by the millions of annual visitors to the Park. The natural features include the last forest within Brooklyn's borders, comprised of 30,000 trees representing more than 150 arboreal species, a man-made waterfall, brook, and lake that attracts diverse species of water fowl. Recreational attractions include eight baseball fields, the Prospect Park Zoo, the band shell used for the Celebrate Brooklyn! annual summer concert series, paddle boats on the lake, the lakeside renovation of the Wollman Skating Rink (in progress), tennis courts, numerous playgrounds, and a perimeter road used for biking, jogging, and walking. For a complete list of phone numbers and information regarding extended services of the park, please consult: http://www.prospectpark.org/about/contact

Royal Palms Shuffleboard

Your home for biscuits, tangs and all-around fun with your troop. Tropical drinks, a rotating cast of food trucks, oversized and regular sized board games, DJs and 10 glorious, butter-smooth, regulation-sized shuffleboard courts! Swing by to shuffle or just grab a drink, hang out and bask in the toasty vibes!

The Brooklyn Strategist

The Brooklyn Strategist is a unique, community-based, interactive board and card game center, café and social club. It is a place to play, learn, think creatively, socialize and strategize against an opponent or with team members. The Brooklyn Strategist focuses entirely on games that require face-to-face interaction. We have a huge inventory of over 500 board and card games (including many out-of-print games) and multiple table sizes to accommodate games for 2 players and games for up to 8 players. Examples of different game genres in our library include Ancient and Modern Strategy Games, Adventure Games, Family/Parlor/Party Games, Military/Historical Games, Mystery Games, Sports Games, Word Games, Card Games and Role Playing and Miniature Games. There are no computer or digital games of any kind. We offer a home for both game lovers & new players. Check out all our offerings for regularly scheduled events, leagues and tournament play weeknights and all weekend long. Every day of the week we have games, meet-ups and Walk-In Play using our extensive library. We can teach you a new game, host you and your friends for a regular game night, provide a fun place for date night, help you meet up with like-minded players and generally immerse yourself in strategic game play at every level and interest. For children and families, we offer after school programs, camps, weekend classes and walk-in play. The basis of our program is called "Making connections: Cells that fire together, wire together." Knowledge and strategy don't occur in a vacuum but occur within a social environment. The Brooklyn Strategist provides an enriched learning environment that is conducive to solving novel problems and mediating social interaction. Come play with us!

The H.I.T. Factory.

You wanna box, kickbox? The H.I.T. Factory will train you. You wanna throw some weights around? The H.I.T. Factory has a full gym and TRX equipment, as well as HIIT training. You wanna spin some wheels? The H.I.T. Factory has a full spin studio. And when you're done your workout, there's a smoothie/snack bar to refresh yourself. If you're looking to get fit, check out the H.I.T. Factory.

Alpine Cinema

From their Web site: The Alpine Theatre in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, was originally a Loew's theatre and first opened on June 6, 1921. Carlson & Wiseman were the architects. At the time, the Alpine Theatre was the first Loew's theatre anywhere with its entire seating capacity (2,200) on one floor, without a balcony or gallery. The tapered auditorium was 100 feet at its widest, with the last of the 55 rows of seats about 76 feet from the screen. The stage had no fly gallery or grid-iron, but had an apron just large enough to accommodate a vocalist or musical instrumentalist between film showings. Alpine Cinemas eight theaters make current movies come alive as massive screens merge with Dolby Digital sound to keep each crowd of 200 or more immersed in the action. The signature theater injects even more realism with roomy stadium seats and 3-D capabilities that add an extra dimension without having to bring a 20-foot friend to act out the movie. Before shows, guests can stock up on refreshments at the snack bar equipped with savory popcorn and bubbly soda.

Barbès

This Brooklyn bar and performance space opened in the South Slope section of Brooklyn on May Day of 2002, and has presented over 18,000 events since.The original goal was to provide a space and a community for artists and musicians – many of whom were based in Brooklyn and needed an alternative to Manhattan clubs which didn't always foster original or non-commercial projects. Barbès has never focused on any particular type of music. As a result, it was named as one of the ten best jazz clubs in the country by Playboy magazine as well as the second best World Music venue nationwide by the readers of About.com. Barbès has also been an active presenter of Western classical music, improvised music, Americana, and just about any kind of quality music that will suit its small backroom.

Brooklyn Academy of Music

The Brooklyn Academy of Music celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2012. Featuring a constant stream of world-class dance, theatre, music, and film, as well as art and talks, BAM is the anchor of the designated BAM Cultural District in Fort Greene on the edge of downtown. The Academy's long history of excellence continues unabated with each passing year. Check out the current offerings at www.bam.org.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is self-described as "an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment." More than a century old, the garden features some of the most attractive features to be found outdoors, including the Cranford Rose Garden, the Cherry Tree Esplanade, the Shakespeare Garden, the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, the Magnolia Plaza, and when in bloom, Daffodil Hill. The garden is also famous for its efforts in the realms of community education and civic engagement, which include the designated Children's Garden, begun in 1914. Situated directly behind the Brooklyn Museum and sharing the same parking lot, the garden is accessible by subway or car.

Brooklyn Bowl

Catch a show, bowl a game, grab a bite and something to drink. At Brooklyn Bowl, there's a little something for everyone. As their Web site says, Eat. Drink. Rock. and Roll.

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Founded in 1899 as the world's first children's museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum (BCM) is New York City's largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Inspired by the energy and diversity of our borough, Brooklyn Children's Museum creates experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity and cultivate joyful learning.

Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum is world renowned for its collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, but it has a growing reputation for presenting intellectually stimulating and socially provocative exhibitions representing the current Zeitgeist. In addition to housing great works of art, the Brooklyn Museum fosters new artistic growth through educational opportunities for children, teens, and adults predicated on engagement and showcasing the creativity alive in our community. As one of the largest and oldest museums in the country, the Brooklyn Museum takes pride in presenting "the rich artistic heritage of world cultures," a mission that embodies the diverse and collective spirit of Brooklyn.

Freddy's Bar and Backroom

Freddy's, at its new location, has been called "the perfect neighborhood bar" by The New York Times. Freddy's was also named One of the "Best Bars in America" by Esquire magazine. L Magazine said, "Freddy's is Brooklyn's most MOST ECLECTIC, SMARTY PANTS & RESILIENT Bar." "Freddy's Bar shines as a beacon of all things quirky and one-of-a-kind in New York City. What makes Freddy's all the more extraordinary is that, on paper, it shouldn't even exist. " ~ brooklyncountry.com

Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

Husband and wife team Geoff and Lynette Wiley founded Jalopy in Red Hook, Brooklyn, in 2006 with the hope of fostering a community around a shared appreciation of traditional roots music. Jalopy Theatre seeks both to support local and traveling artists, and to educate students and audiences new to this music and culture. The stage has welcomed scores of notable performers, including Alice Gerrard, Robert Crumb, Spider John Koerner, Wayne Henderson, Happy Traum, Wayne Hancock and Sam Shepard. Some of the greats from the last folk revival, like John Cohen and Baby Gramps, play alongside up-and-coming artists like Alynda Lee, Jerron Paxton, Gill Landry and Dom Flemons, who make up the flourishing young folk scene we have helped foster in New York City.

Pioneer Works

Pioneer Works is an artist-run cultural center that opened its doors to the public, free of charge, in 2012. Imagined by its founder, artist Dustin Yellin, as a place in which artists, scientists, and thinkers from various backgrounds converge, this "museum of process" takes its primary inspiration from utopian visionaries such as Buckminster Fuller, and radical institutions such as Black Mountain College. "Pioneer Works encourages radical thinking across disciplines by providing practitioners a space to work, tools to create, and a platform to exchange ideas that are free and open to all. We are driven by the realization that humanity is facing unprecedented social, intellectual, and spiritual challenges; our programs explore new ways of facing those challenges by using the arts and sciences dynamically as both a lens and catalyst. When humanity comes together and combines the ideas and talents of many, we have the ability to engineer what once appeared to be impossible."

Prospect Park Zoo

The Prospect Park Zoo spans twelve acres on the eastern side of Prospect Park. The Zoo houses more than 125 species of animals from across the world and features a number of permanent exhibitions, including a barn where you can feed goats, sheep, cows, and llamas, which aims to bring knowledge of farm-life to the city; a discovery trail where wallabies, capybaras, and prairie dogs roam; and the central Sea Lion Court, where you can see the sea lions trained and fed by expert zookeepers. The Zoo aspires to make every exhibit a learning experience for individuals of all age ranges and levels of animal expertise. In line with this mission, the Zoo offers summer camps, an opportunity to have breakfast with the baboons, and one-on-one tours for scouts.

Union Hall

Union Hall is a 5,000 square foot bar, restaurant, and live music and comedy venue in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn. Painstakingly converted from a warehouse, it offers cozy firesides, a stately library, two indoor bocce courts, outdoor garden seating, and a downstairs bar with music and comedy. New York Press says Union Hall "offers downtown style mixed with Brooklyn's trademark down-to-earth friendliness."

Weeksville Heritage Center

Weeksville Heritage Center is an historic site and cultural center in Central Brooklyn that uses education, arts and a social justice lens to preserve, document and inspire engagement with the history of Weeksville, one of the largest free Black communities in pre-Civil War America, and the Historic Hunterfly Road Houses. "Through our events and programming at Weeksville, we aim to open avenues of conversation, engagement, and deeper exploration with the rich historical legacy of the community, as well as the contemporary connections to its founding themes – empowerment, self-determination, activism & social justice, creativity, and culture."

Brooklyn Daily Eagle

This local newspaper is also one of the oldest in New York City and the only daily newspaper to be exclusively devoted to the borough of Brooklyn. Established in 1841, a time when the entire borough of Brooklyn was home to only 35,500 residents, the paper is both a chronicle of Brooklyn's history and a trusted source for local news and information.

Brooklyn Paper

This weekly publication covers local news, culture, and neighborhood events for over 35 areas in Brooklyn. With new editions made available each Friday, it makes an ideal weekend guide for locals and visitors to the area alike. The entertainment section is one of the prides of the paper, and hails itself as "the essential guide to the Borough of Kings."

Brownstoner

No relation to Brownstone Real Estate, the Brownstoner Web site is, in its own words, "the leading site about Brooklyn real estate and renovation and all the tangential topics that impact life inside and outside the home in Brooklyn." If you want to keep up with the latest trends and goings on in Brooklyn real estate, you can contact us at Brownstone Real Estate, or you can visit the Brownstoner Web site at www.brownstoner.com. We recommend doing both.

TimeOut New York

TimeOut provides comprehensive and frequently-updated guides to some of the world's most frequently visited cities. TimeOut Brooklyn is a trusted resource, described as a tool to help you "find the best restaurants, bars, attractions and things to do in Brooklyn."

Welcome to Brooklyn

Everything Brooklyn can be found at this Web site, from the history of the borough to current and future events.