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Brooklyn suggestions for bars and restaurants
Posted on 2/23/16 at 8:26 am
Posted on 2/23/16 at 8:26 am
I will have 3 days in Brooklyn for a work related trip. I will be staying at the Marriott Indigo hotel about two miles from the Brooklyn Bridge. Looking for any recommendations in that area.
I will be in Manhattan on Saturday to see the 9-11 Memorial. I was a US Coast Guard responder and on site by midnight 9-11 and haven't been back since. I am really looking forward to it. Thanks in advance.
I will be in Manhattan on Saturday to see the 9-11 Memorial. I was a US Coast Guard responder and on site by midnight 9-11 and haven't been back since. I am really looking forward to it. Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 2/23/16 at 8:42 am to mworld938
You will like the 9-11 Memorial Museum. It's very moving.
New York Magazine has an online restaurant guide that's neighborhood specific. This is the listing for Brooklyn
Definitely take a walking tour around Brooklyn Heights and enjoy the tremendous view of Manhattan. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan and check out City Hall Park, the gorgeous fountain there. Walk around the Financial District and Wall Street. Definitely take in Trinity Church at Broadway and Wall Street and check out the 9-11 Memorial there. Then you can easily walk from the Financial District to the 9-11 Memorial. Again, prepare to be moved..
New York Magazine has an online restaurant guide that's neighborhood specific. This is the listing for Brooklyn
Definitely take a walking tour around Brooklyn Heights and enjoy the tremendous view of Manhattan. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan and check out City Hall Park, the gorgeous fountain there. Walk around the Financial District and Wall Street. Definitely take in Trinity Church at Broadway and Wall Street and check out the 9-11 Memorial there. Then you can easily walk from the Financial District to the 9-11 Memorial. Again, prepare to be moved..
This post was edited on 2/23/16 at 8:49 am
Posted on 2/23/16 at 8:43 am to mworld938
Recently on our NYC trip we went to Brooklyn Brewery and Torst. The brewery was neat to see, it's connected to Brooklyn Bowl which looks like a cool place. They also had a food truck parked outside.
Torst is a great beer bar. Idk what kind of bars you were looking for but neither Brooklyn or Torst will have TVs or anything like that.
Torst is a great beer bar. Idk what kind of bars you were looking for but neither Brooklyn or Torst will have TVs or anything like that.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:18 am to greenwave
Also be prepared for lots of tourists (mostly Asians) taking pictures/selfies and smiling at the 9/11 memorial. It was weird to me.
This post was edited on 2/23/16 at 9:19 am
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:29 am to greenwave
Thanks. I bet that it is weird. I didn't take any pictures while I was there the first time. It felt disrespectful. I am looking forward to some Korean BBQ. I heard there are some really good places for that. I usually hit up chubby cops and firefighters on the street. They know the good cheap whole in the places.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 9:48 am to mworld938
We went to Brooklyn Brewery and Other Half. Brooklyn Brewery was bigger and cool to see, but Other Half beer was hands down the best. There's a bar called Northern Territory not too far from the Brooklyn brewery too where you can go to the second floor and have a nice view of the city.
I didn't get a chance to go but heard from locals that Juliana's was a great pizza place (we went to Grimaldi's and everyone said Juliana's was better). It's by the Brooklyn bridge
I didn't get a chance to go but heard from locals that Juliana's was a great pizza place (we went to Grimaldi's and everyone said Juliana's was better). It's by the Brooklyn bridge
Posted on 2/23/16 at 2:56 pm to mworld938
You're staying by the MetroTech Center in downtown Brooklyn and are near the areas of Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, Boreum Hill, Dumbo and Prospect Heights.
I'm going to concentrate on stuff that is within a mile of the hotel...
you have...
Brooklyn Fare's Chef Table - one of the highest rated, talked about and most expensive places in the city. Fantastic if you are ready to drop $500 a person for 20+ intricately crafted small bites.
Shelsky's of Brooklyn - classic jewish style deli, appetizing and bagels.
LaVara - small neighborhood spot with outstanding tapas and new-Iberian food
Bedouin Tent - for middle eastern dishes and fresh made pita
Ganso Yaki - Japanese izakaya and ramen
Govinda's Vegetarian - Lunch only, steam-table vegetarian Indian in the basement of the Hare Krishna temple. Dirt cheap and consistently good. Good for groups.
Building on Bond - laid back bistro
Mile End - a rather polarizing reinvention of Montreal style Jewish deli via hipster Brooklyn. The poutine is good after a few drinks.
Chip Shop - British style fish and chips and shepherd's pies.
282 Burger - strong burger made with beef from a top notch local butcher.
Boom Wich - speciality sandwiches.
Hanco's - for banh mi.
La Flor Del Paraiso - a casual spot with solid Mexican/Dominican plates.
Vinegar Hill House - strong new American, cozy setting.
Henry's End - another good new American spot, it frequently offers some good game and speciality meats.
Golden Dumpling - breathtakingly cheap, greasy-good Chinese dumplings and buns in a tiny little dump.
you also have a few well regarded local chains...
Hill Country BBQ - decent Texas style bbq, good for if you need to accommodate a large group - but there are far better options. Avoid the related Hill Country chicken located next door like the plague.
Shake Shack - if you are a fan of the thin California style patties. Decent shakes.
Doughnut Plant - for your artisanal doughnut needs.
Golden Krust - for Jamaican beef patties.
as for bars...
Clover Club - consistently rated one of the best high end cocktail bars in the country.
Hanks - atmospheric dive with some occasional good music.
Grand Army - stylish cocktail bar with some good small plates.
Black Forest Brooklyn - indoor German beer garden.
Hollow Nickel - casual hangout with some bar food.
St Gambrinus Beer Shoppe - for craft beers.
a few local speciality items...
Junior's Cheesecake - you'll be very close to the original location, which also serves up diner-style plates. Stick to the cheesecake.
Pizza (whole pie/artisanal division) Sottocasa or Table 87
Pizza (slice joint) - Caruso's
Pizza (old school) - Sam's Chop's (top with garlic whatever else you do)
Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast sandwich - Sunnys @ 153 Joralemon St
As for Korean - there isn't much to speak of in the area. Down in Carroll Gardens/Gowanus about two miles from where you'll be there is the Kimchi Grill - a pretty damn good Korean/Mex hybrid with Korean BBQ tacos etc. Tiny place - the owner also has a good food truck. For the real deal, head into the Koreatown stretch in Manhattan on East 32nd off Broadway. Try Gaonnuri or the 24/7 Miss Korea BBQ.
Again, this is the better stuff within a mile of where you'll be staying. There's plenty more if you venture further afield.
I'm going to concentrate on stuff that is within a mile of the hotel...
you have...
Brooklyn Fare's Chef Table - one of the highest rated, talked about and most expensive places in the city. Fantastic if you are ready to drop $500 a person for 20+ intricately crafted small bites.
Shelsky's of Brooklyn - classic jewish style deli, appetizing and bagels.
LaVara - small neighborhood spot with outstanding tapas and new-Iberian food
Bedouin Tent - for middle eastern dishes and fresh made pita
Ganso Yaki - Japanese izakaya and ramen
Govinda's Vegetarian - Lunch only, steam-table vegetarian Indian in the basement of the Hare Krishna temple. Dirt cheap and consistently good. Good for groups.
Building on Bond - laid back bistro
Mile End - a rather polarizing reinvention of Montreal style Jewish deli via hipster Brooklyn. The poutine is good after a few drinks.
Chip Shop - British style fish and chips and shepherd's pies.
282 Burger - strong burger made with beef from a top notch local butcher.
Boom Wich - speciality sandwiches.
Hanco's - for banh mi.
La Flor Del Paraiso - a casual spot with solid Mexican/Dominican plates.
Vinegar Hill House - strong new American, cozy setting.
Henry's End - another good new American spot, it frequently offers some good game and speciality meats.
Golden Dumpling - breathtakingly cheap, greasy-good Chinese dumplings and buns in a tiny little dump.
you also have a few well regarded local chains...
Hill Country BBQ - decent Texas style bbq, good for if you need to accommodate a large group - but there are far better options. Avoid the related Hill Country chicken located next door like the plague.
Shake Shack - if you are a fan of the thin California style patties. Decent shakes.
Doughnut Plant - for your artisanal doughnut needs.
Golden Krust - for Jamaican beef patties.
as for bars...
Clover Club - consistently rated one of the best high end cocktail bars in the country.
Hanks - atmospheric dive with some occasional good music.
Grand Army - stylish cocktail bar with some good small plates.
Black Forest Brooklyn - indoor German beer garden.
Hollow Nickel - casual hangout with some bar food.
St Gambrinus Beer Shoppe - for craft beers.
a few local speciality items...
Junior's Cheesecake - you'll be very close to the original location, which also serves up diner-style plates. Stick to the cheesecake.
Pizza (whole pie/artisanal division) Sottocasa or Table 87
Pizza (slice joint) - Caruso's
Pizza (old school) - Sam's Chop's (top with garlic whatever else you do)
Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast sandwich - Sunnys @ 153 Joralemon St
As for Korean - there isn't much to speak of in the area. Down in Carroll Gardens/Gowanus about two miles from where you'll be there is the Kimchi Grill - a pretty damn good Korean/Mex hybrid with Korean BBQ tacos etc. Tiny place - the owner also has a good food truck. For the real deal, head into the Koreatown stretch in Manhattan on East 32nd off Broadway. Try Gaonnuri or the 24/7 Miss Korea BBQ.
Again, this is the better stuff within a mile of where you'll be staying. There's plenty more if you venture further afield.
This post was edited on 2/23/16 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 2/23/16 at 4:20 pm to Teach1718
Thank you! Bookmarked.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 4:38 pm to Teach1718
Teach just dropped some knowledge. 
For the OP, I would just use Infatuations restaurant guide, they are spot on and will literally show you the places around you they recommend on their map.
If you want some actual suggestions, give me some more specific info and I'll help. Type of food/bar etc.
Emily is probably my favorite restaurant in the entire city, you are ~~1mi or so away. Do yourself a favor and go.
For the OP, I would just use Infatuations restaurant guide, they are spot on and will literally show you the places around you they recommend on their map.
If you want some actual suggestions, give me some more specific info and I'll help. Type of food/bar etc.
Emily is probably my favorite restaurant in the entire city, you are ~~1mi or so away. Do yourself a favor and go.
This post was edited on 2/23/16 at 4:44 pm
Posted on 2/23/16 at 10:28 pm to mworld938
Radegast is a cool German style beer hall in Williamsburg. Walk over to Bleecker Street Pizza in the Village while in Manhattan for some some dank slices.
Posted on 2/23/16 at 10:45 pm to mworld938
Go to Torst if you like good beer.
Posted on 2/25/16 at 12:03 pm to mworld938
Brooklyn Bowl
Posted on 2/25/16 at 12:43 pm to mworld938
Bark in Park Slope
Posted on 2/25/16 at 1:17 pm to MetArl15
Bark closed for good a few weeks ago.
Posted on 2/25/16 at 1:46 pm to Teach1718
Franny's is an excellent restaurant, but I'm not sure it's convenient to your hotel.
Posted on 2/25/16 at 1:54 pm to Teach1718
quote:What? I loved that place.
Bark closed for good a few weeks ago
Posted on 2/25/16 at 2:32 pm to MetArl15
'fraid so. First their Manhattan outpost closed after just six months, then the original Bergen St spot shut after the Superbowl.
It's a bit surprising - the owners don't make it out to be a rent or lease issue, something that has become more prevalent in that stretch with the opening of the Barclays Center.
Most probably it's just the increased competition. Bark's prices were just a tad high even for that part of Park Slope and you have a ton of new spots that have opened up with the arena doing some similar casual concepts.
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It's a bit surprising - the owners don't make it out to be a rent or lease issue, something that has become more prevalent in that stretch with the opening of the Barclays Center.
Most probably it's just the increased competition. Bark's prices were just a tad high even for that part of Park Slope and you have a ton of new spots that have opened up with the arena doing some similar casual concepts.
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This post was edited on 2/25/16 at 9:27 pm
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