2. Trader Joe's
8.6
130 Court St (at Atlantic Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Grocery Store · Cobble Hill · 236 tips and reviews
Colleen Newvine Tebeau: Don't be discouraged by the long lines -- they move quickly and the staff is always pleasant. Where else can you buy yummy soy chorizo in a beautiful old bank with soaring ceilings and huge windows?
Nicholas: Love that it's inside an old bank. Come before 9am to beat the lines...
Frank Banisi: Was the former headquarters of the Independence Savings Bank, known until 1975 as the South Brooklyn Savings Bank.
3. Owl's Head Park
8.9
68th St (Colonial Rd), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Bay Ridge · 23 tips and reviews
NYC Parks: The skate park features a 6-foot deep 'street bowl' and a 12-foot-wide concrete "waterfall", ramps, banks, and a free form bowl.
The Corcoran Group: Small and hilly oasis that is a haven for the locals – it’s the perfect place to take a stroll with the kids and the dog. The playground is a bit wild. Visit the ski hill in the winter.
NYC Parks: Head to the top of Owl's Head Park for great sledding and a beautiful waterfront view. Read more.
4. Shoe Market
7.7
160 N 6th St (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Shoe Store · Williamsburg · 18 tips and reviews
Village Voice: Winner of Best Shoes That Won't Break the Bank in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Go for the sales - they are plentiful and generous.
Nancy Adams: If you are in search of best shoes then Shoe Market is a perfect place for you. You will find here classic shoes as well as quirky shoes. The price range is very affordable!!!
W magazine: A Williamsburg standby, offering everything from comfy Keds and lace-up booties to girly local brands like Marais USA. Read more.
5. Pilot
8.5
Pier 6, Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 20 tips and reviews
Marie La Rue: Brooklyn Heights outpost of OG boat Grand Banks. Same short menu but different city views. Good for sunset bites and overall posh vibes. Portions are very small.
🌺 ش: Pilot is not just a restaurant but a museum of history. Sea food was ultra fresh, view and service excellent and drinks meant business. Loved it 💕
Adria Crum: Best Fries and champagne.
6. Threes Brewing
9.0
333 Douglass St (at 4th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Boerum Hill · 184 tips and reviews
Graylyn Roose: Great selection of beers, brewed by Threes and other local breweries. I like how they have half and full sized options..so you can try several brews without breaking the bank!
Raphael Langenscheidt: Great place for groups, incredible beer selection. If you're coming from Manhattan, getting there is suprisingly easy too.
Mike McBryan: Worth the trip out towards Gowanus to check out this new brewery. Fantastic selection of rare and unique beers plus their own stock is great. Try the sour beer with some BBQ!
christian svanes kolding: great little "secret": the 2nd fl. lobby has both a bank of america ATM & a bathroom (just inside the restaurant, to the right). good to know when visiting downtown BKLYN, where services are scarce.
Bismark Oliveira: great little "secret": the 2nd fl. lobby has both a bank of america ATM & a bathroom (just inside the restaurant, to the right). good to know when visiting downtown BKLYN, where services are scarce.
Mary Brauner: Book in advance to get the best rate, very close to NYC, but don't over look Brooklyn with wonderful quaint restaurants and shopping cobb hill, park slop, brooklyn heights
9. Brooklyn Wine Exchange
8.8
138 Court St (btwn Pacific & Atlantic), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Store · Cobble Hill · 40 tips and reviews
Daniel Barnett: Very friendly staff, will help you choose the wine. Nice selection of bourbons.
estheribrown ✌🏻: The staff here are super friendly and helpful - they're happy to make recommendations and I've never had a miss w/one. Love the $12 and under table and the free wine tastings & classes. Great shop.
Scott Flaherty: I'm no connoisseur (tend to pick wine by the design on the label), but it seems like they keep the cheaper stuff on a table in the middle, and in general have a great selection.
15. Brooklyn Beer & Soda
7.5
507 Flatbush Ave (at Lefferts Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Liquor Store · Prospect Lefferts Gardens · 22 tips and reviews
Mike Sheehan: Great selection of craft beer, at pretty good prices, plus they usually have some decent options on draft for filling growlers. Good prices in soda by the case too.
Gabriel Hayes: The best bulk beer warehouse / beer distributor in this area of Brooklyn (Lefferts, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, etc.).
Stephanie Allen: Still cash only but making improvements to the store. Pretty good selection of beers, ales, and ciders, good prices too. (No hard liquor.)