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Food scene

Here's a list of our favorite food places around the neighborhood, and also some of our favorite restaurants in NYC!
Excellent French cuisine. Recommend the hamburger and the duck. 10 mins walk.
350 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X Blvd
350 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Excellent French cuisine. Recommend the hamburger and the duck. 10 mins walk.
Excellent French Moroccan cuisine. Recommend the grilled octopus, spicy lamb burger, and the duck. They also have a special "All You Can Eat Mussels" special on Tuesdays! 14 min walk.
329 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X Blvd
329 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Excellent French Moroccan cuisine. Recommend the grilled octopus, spicy lamb burger, and the duck. They also have a special "All You Can Eat Mussels" special on Tuesdays! 14 min walk.
Mouthwatering authentic Southern fried chicken. Be bold, and ask for Extra Hot! (very spicy!). 5 mins by car.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins Avenue
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mouthwatering authentic Southern fried chicken. Be bold, and ask for Extra Hot! (very spicy!). 5 mins by car.
One of the best restaurants around the area, at very affordable prices. Highly recommend the braised pork shoulder. 8 mins by car.
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Otis
18 Harrison Pl
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
One of the best restaurants around the area, at very affordable prices. Highly recommend the braised pork shoulder. 8 mins by car.
Fantastic brunch spot. Recommend the pizzas. There's also a delicious bakery attached to the restaurant, which is next door. 4 mins by car, or leisurely 18 mins walk (if it's not too cold!)
1260 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Saraghina
350 Lewis Ave
1260 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fantastic brunch spot. Recommend the pizzas. There's also a delicious bakery attached to the restaurant, which is next door. 4 mins by car, or leisurely 18 mins walk (if it's not too cold!)
Best. Donuts. Ever. And, super affordable! Literally across the street, 2 mins walk. Note, they have now rebranded to be called "Fat Doughnut".
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fat Doughnut
50 Malcolm X Blvd
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best. Donuts. Ever. And, super affordable! Literally across the street, 2 mins walk. Note, they have now rebranded to be called "Fat Doughnut".
The best coffee in the neighborhood. Straight down Van Buren, towards Broadway. 4 mins walk.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Buren
1223 Broadway
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The best coffee in the neighborhood. Straight down Van Buren, towards Broadway. 4 mins walk.
Best pizza in NYC. Be prepared for a long wait, however (could be 30mins + wait). Down by the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge. There's a whole story you can read up online about the rivalry between Juliana's and its competitor, Grimaldi's, next door! Long story short -- the owner of Juliana's used to be the owner of Grimaldi's, and now has since opened a new pizza place next door. What a boss! 34 mins subway ride.
94 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Juliana's
19 Old Fulton St
94 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best pizza in NYC. Be prepared for a long wait, however (could be 30mins + wait). Down by the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge. There's a whole story you can read up online about the rivalry between Juliana's and its competitor, Grimaldi's, next door! Long story short -- the owner of Juliana's used to be the owner of Grimaldi's, and now has since opened a new pizza place next door. What a boss! 34 mins subway ride.
My favorite brunch spot. This restaurant was the brainchild of Australian actor Heath Ledger before he passed away, and his business partners went on to open the restaurant in his memory. My favorite menu item is the Moroccan Scramble, which I order with a side of chorizo. Get there early for brunch, or else expect to wait for around 20-30 mins for a table. 17 mins by car, or 25 mins by bus (1 transfer).
800 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Five Leaves
18 Bedford Ave
800 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite brunch spot. This restaurant was the brainchild of Australian actor Heath Ledger before he passed away, and his business partners went on to open the restaurant in his memory. My favorite menu item is the Moroccan Scramble, which I order with a side of chorizo. Get there early for brunch, or else expect to wait for around 20-30 mins for a table. 17 mins by car, or 25 mins by bus (1 transfer).
My favorite Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn. Spicy Authentic Szechuan cuisine. Recommend the Chunking Spicy Chicken (comes with very spicy dried chillies). 24 mins by subway/walking.
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Birds of a Feather
191 Grand St
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn. Spicy Authentic Szechuan cuisine. Recommend the Chunking Spicy Chicken (comes with very spicy dried chillies). 24 mins by subway/walking.
My favorite Yum Cha place, great for brunch. On weekends, get there before 11AM to ensure you skip the huge crowd waiting in line. 32 mins by subway.
61 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Golden Unicorn
18 E Broadway
61 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite Yum Cha place, great for brunch. On weekends, get there before 11AM to ensure you skip the huge crowd waiting in line. 32 mins by subway.

Sightseeing

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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
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Parque Prospect
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The High Line
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Museo Americano de Historia Natural
200 Central Park West
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
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Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Island
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Edificio Empire State
20 W 34th St
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Consejos sobre la ciudad

Costumbres y cultura

Beware of the "CD Scam" in Times Square and Soho

If you are in Times Square or in Soho, chances are you may be accosted by individuals who are trying to scam you to purchase a "CD" from them. They will initially tell you that it's free, and give you a CD, and then "sign" it for you, and then ask you for a "donation". Even if you say you don't have cash, they will then bring out a Square Reader to ask you to pay via credit card! Best way to avoid this scam altogether is to avoid being friendly to any touters -- just keep walking by!
Cómo moverse

Subways are the best way to get around

Subways are, by far, the best way to travel between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Definitely get a "weekly pass", which will cost $33. The subways run 24 hours. The J runs every at least every 10 mins or quicker during most the days, and late at night it runs every 20 mins. The J will pass overground along the Williamsburg Bridge, which is a beautiful view to look out upon!