1. Colonia Verde
9.1
219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 87 tips and reviews
Village Voice: Come here for the wood-fired plates of skirt cut or a rib eye steak. Read more.
Bin Yang: Latin American influenced but think of it as your go-to neighborhood steak joint. Get the eggplants to start, then the steak (rare for hanger, medium rare for skirt) and share the Mac n cheese.
KE: Ambiance, outdoor seating option, for lunch get the shrimp tacos & chicken quinoa bowl. Ask for coffee ice cream for dessert. Service was great. They have outlets and a beautiful space for working. 🌿
3. Cloak & Dagger
77B Hoyt St (b/w Atlantic & State), Brooklyn, NY
Boutique · Boerum Hill · 4 tips and reviews
Compass: Designer Brooklynn Starnes creates clothing with refined yet quirky detailing. Think high-waisted skirts, flowing blouses, and wool dresses.
amNewYork: Like the East Village original, the newer, larger locale offers playful pieces from Brooklyn native Starnes' own Cloak & Dagger line as well as women's clothing and accessories from on-trend designers
Adam Laiacano: This place has an old school Game Boy for boyfriends to play. Your girlfriend gets 10% off if you beat the high Tetris score.
4. Bird
7.6
220 Smith St (at Butler), Brooklyn, NY
Women's Store · Boerum Hill · 11 tips and reviews
Lucky Magazine: Owner Jennifer Mankins has a visionary eye for mixing offbeat fabrics and textiles. Stop in for exuberantly patterned Tsumori Chisato blouses alongside madras skirts from A.P.C.
Jenna Fain: Isabel Marant, Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, Rachel Comey, and Whit. What more could you want from a boutique?
How To Make It In America: The big, warm space carries Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, Rag&Bone, and other designers so of-the-moment that if you only shopped there for the rest of your life, you'd still look hip.
5. Bird
203 Grand St (btw Bedford & Driggs), Brooklyn, NY
Clothing Store · Williamsburg · 13 tips and reviews
Lucky Magazine: Owner Jennifer Mankins has a visionary eye for mixing offbeat fabrics and textiles. Stop in for exuberantly patterned Tsumori Chisato blouses alongside madras skirts from A.P.C.
Design*Sponge: Amazingly well edited collection of clothing from contemporary designers. If you like a minimalist but feminine look, Bird is a must. I love their selection of shoes most of all- cool and still girly.
The Feast: One of Brooklyn's first fashion destinations, Bird was the very first LEED- certified retail store in NYC. It was recently voted Best Women's Boutique by NY Magazine. [Essential NYC Shops] Read more.
6. Pure Bistro
7.1
88 5th Ave (btwn Prospect & St. Marks Pl), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · North Slope · 31 tips and reviews
Keath Chan: We haven't had anything that we didn't like here. Garlic skirt, great, simple salmon, perfect, Paradise smoothie, delicious. Plus the staff was extremely friendly.
Essex: Hearty healthy food, good portions, great workers - friendly and attentive, chill ambiance, good music (upbeat) and a clean open space. Only thing - they skimp on salad dressing - ask for extra.
Golda: Teriyaki wrap!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
9. Lorimer Market
620 Lorimer St (Skillman Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · Williamsburg · 38 tips and reviews
Melissa +squeak: Classic real deal Italian butcher, great sausages, prepared foods, and those sandwiches (tip: don't sleep on the turkey!)
David Ban: A no bull$hit Italian butcher with no bull$hit prices. If the Meat Hook has you shaking your head, just come here.
Joel Froome: The rat pack is possibly the best sandwich in the city!
11. Gen
9.0
659 Washington Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 63 tips and reviews
Cole Kennedy: Enjoyable neighborhood Japanese spot. I liked the pork katsu curry (pictured) and the gyoza, but the chirashi and nabeyaki udon also looked good!
BrooklynMuseum: 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.
Doris Neubauer: This is really the best sushi in all of Brooklyn. It's served the way it should and always go for the Chef special.
12. Eva Gentry Consignment
7.2
371 Atlantic Ave (btwn Hoyt & Bond St.), Brooklyn, NY
Clothing Store · Boerum Hill · 10 tips and reviews
Lucky Magazine: Where the neighborhood's poshest hipster ladies unload their pristine, last-season Chanel jackets and never-worn Balenciaga pencil skirts.
Laura Lucchetti: Amazing pieces! Hats are fabulous! Great selection of boots, as well. The sales associates are just delightful.
7th.List: Unique - Consignment shop for used and vintage clothing from high-end labels like Stella McCartney, Louis V., and Marc J. Store consigners tend to be editors and stylists...at least 40% below retail Read more.
13. Zizi Limona
129 Havemeyer St (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Williamsburg · 82 tips and reviews
Erica Schwartz: Just delicious. Make sure to save room for dessert...they are heavenly
Bobby Nooromid: Head Chef Nir Mesika, who hails from top restaurants in Tel Aviv and Milan, has transcended the scope of any single culture by blending the flavors of Israel, Italy, Algeria and Greece. A must try.
Serious Eats: We love just about everything at this homey restaurant, but especially the small plates, sandwiches, falafel, and shakshuka.
14. Pilar Cuban Eatery
8.3
397 Greene Ave (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 90 tips and reviews
marcy stone: Everything is delicious. Some faves are the Perino, avocado salad, fantastic tortilla. Easy going atmosphere and kid friendly to boot.
kenyatta cheese: If you oust me as mayor of Pilar I will treat you to your next dinner there.
NY Waterway: Love pulled pork? Definitely try the one served here! It’s so good!
15. Cafe Argentino
7.3
499 Grand St (at Union Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Argentinian Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 57 tips and reviews
ju ju: good food, lovely staff, decor is quite like the old Buenos Aires and the music they play is really nice too (90s rock, but the cool ones). recommended!!!
Meredith Hope: I love their escargot and salads. The service is a little slow but they're very friendly
Tanya Barrios: FREE SANGRIA WITH BRUNCH. That is all.