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Food scene

close by, good food, indoor/outdoor seating, 1 minute walk
329 locals recommend
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X Blvd
329 locals recommend
close by, good food, indoor/outdoor seating, 1 minute walk
Coffee shop and quick bites, 1 minute walk
83 locals recommend
Milk & Pull Bed Stuy
348 Malcolm X Blvd
83 locals recommend
Coffee shop and quick bites, 1 minute walk
Japanese cuisine, cozy environment, great service, 4 minute walk
108 locals recommend
Trad Room
266 Malcolm X Blvd
108 locals recommend
Japanese cuisine, cozy environment, great service, 4 minute walk
Contemporary Mexican fare, good cocktails, 9 minute walk
74 locals recommend
Sonora
174 Howard Ave
74 locals recommend
Contemporary Mexican fare, good cocktails, 9 minute walk
Chic, modern hub for creative American fare including brunch & full bar featuring house cocktails, 6 minute walk
94 locals recommend
MAMA FOX
327 Stuyvesant Ave
94 locals recommend
Chic, modern hub for creative American fare including brunch & full bar featuring house cocktails, 6 minute walk
Close by, good food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere, 4 minute walk
Therapy Wine Bar 2.0
260 Malcolm X Boulevard
Close by, good food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere, 4 minute walk
Mellow, refined place with a sophisticated interior focusing on traditional ramen dishes, 1 minute walk
134 locals recommend
Nana Ramem
330 Malcolm X Blvd
134 locals recommend
Mellow, refined place with a sophisticated interior focusing on traditional ramen dishes, 1 minute walk
Modern spin on Southern comfort food plus brunch and full bar, 7 minute walk
756 locals recommend
Peaches
393 Lewis Ave
756 locals recommend
Modern spin on Southern comfort food plus brunch and full bar, 7 minute walk
Casual morning-to-night cafe offering Haitian dishes and sandwiches, plus breakfast items, 6 minute walk.
158 locals recommend
Grandchamps
197 Patchen Ave
158 locals recommend
Casual morning-to-night cafe offering Haitian dishes and sandwiches, plus breakfast items, 6 minute walk.
Modern, health-oriented eatery offering vegan bites & organic juices as well as pastries and coffee, 4 minute walk
88 locals recommend
Natural Blend Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar
243 Malcolm X Blvd
88 locals recommend
Modern, health-oriented eatery offering vegan bites & organic juices as well as pastries and coffee, 4 minute walk
Wood fired Neapolitan pizzas from wood burning oven, rustic setting, 10 minute walk
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis Ave
1260 locals recommend
Wood fired Neapolitan pizzas from wood burning oven, rustic setting, 10 minute walk
Farm to table French cuisine, friendly staff and chill atmosphere, 5 minute walk
350 locals recommend
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X Blvd
350 locals recommend
Farm to table French cuisine, friendly staff and chill atmosphere, 5 minute walk
A new Bed Stuy bar, good drinks, welcoming staff, 2 minute walk
12 locals recommend
Dick & Jane’s Bar Room, Bed-Stuy
300 Malcolm X Boulevard
12 locals recommend
A new Bed Stuy bar, good drinks, welcoming staff, 2 minute walk
Southern cuisine, good food and great atmosphere, 6 minute walk
8 locals recommend
Cheri's Bedstuy
216 Malcolm X Blvd
8 locals recommend
Southern cuisine, good food and great atmosphere, 6 minute walk
Creatively flavored, awesome small batch ice cream and sorbet served out of a quaint walk up window, 10 minute walk
57 locals recommend
Lady Moo Moo
365 Chauncey St
57 locals recommend
Creatively flavored, awesome small batch ice cream and sorbet served out of a quaint walk up window, 10 minute walk
Harlem's finest soul food
Charles Pan-Fried Chicken
Harlem's finest soul food
Popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox Ave
1044 locals recommend
Popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson
Bi-level waterfront hangout showcasing a curated lineup of local food & drink plus cultural events
69 locals recommend
Time Out Market New York
55 Water St
69 locals recommend
Bi-level waterfront hangout showcasing a curated lineup of local food & drink plus cultural events
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X Blvd
405 locals recommend
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
Casual kitchen offering small & large plates of Southern comfort food, plus mason jar cocktails.
604 locals recommend
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins Ave
604 locals recommend
Casual kitchen offering small & large plates of Southern comfort food, plus mason jar cocktails.
Multi-level '50s-themed diner with singing servers & an extensive menu of American classics.
24 locals recommend
Ellen's Stardust Diner
1650 Broadway
24 locals recommend
Multi-level '50s-themed diner with singing servers & an extensive menu of American classics.
Cuban cooking & live Cuban music fuel the festive old-Havana vibe at this circa-1963 spot.
11 locals recommend
Victor's Cafe
236 W 52nd St
11 locals recommend
Cuban cooking & live Cuban music fuel the festive old-Havana vibe at this circa-1963 spot.
Cool nook selling pies & slices with creative toppings like chicken-&-waffle, oxtail & curry shrimp.
20 locals recommend
Cuts & Slices
93 Howard Ave
20 locals recommend
Cool nook selling pies & slices with creative toppings like chicken-&-waffle, oxtail & curry shrimp.
The Brooklyn-based donut shop is famous for their own take on the "Cronut." Other unique donut offerings include flavors and fillings like Orange Cream Cheese, mango, lemon, banana and apricot.
Caroline's Donuts
The Brooklyn-based donut shop is famous for their own take on the "Cronut." Other unique donut offerings include flavors and fillings like Orange Cream Cheese, mango, lemon, banana and apricot.

Sightseeing

Historic site dedicated to the preservation of Weeksville, a free black community during the 19th century, 17 minute walk
73 locals recommend
Weeksville Heritage Center
158 Buffalo Ave
73 locals recommend
Historic site dedicated to the preservation of Weeksville, a free black community during the 19th century, 17 minute walk
Intimate theater for the performing arts
15 locals recommend
Billie Holiday Theatre
1368 Fulton St
15 locals recommend
Intimate theater for the performing arts
Childhood home of Biggie Smalls
Christopher Wallace childhood home The Notorious B.I.G. / Biggie Smalls / Big Poppa / Frank White
226 Saint James Place
Childhood home of Biggie Smalls
Year round farmer's market, farm and small batch producers, Saturdays only
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush Avenue
206 locals recommend
Year round farmer's market, farm and small batch producers, Saturdays only
Performing arts theater and headquarters of the Rockettes
230 locals recommend
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Ave
230 locals recommend
Performing arts theater and headquarters of the Rockettes
Entertainment hub and with various shops and eateries
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
2037 locals recommend
Entertainment hub and with various shops and eateries
85 acre park on the Brooklyn side of the east river, plenty of eateries, expansive piers and vibrant programming
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St
951 locals recommend
85 acre park on the Brooklyn side of the east river, plenty of eateries, expansive piers and vibrant programming
Elevated linear park and greenway situated on a rail trail
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
2323 locals recommend
Elevated linear park and greenway situated on a rail trail
Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City's second largest and contains an art collection with around 500,000 objects.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City's second largest and contains an art collection with around 500,000 objects.
Flea markets every weekend of the year that feature hundreds of top vendors of furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as a tightly curated selection of jewelry, art, and crafts by local artisans and designers, plus delicious fresh food
6 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea Sundays
80 Pearl St
6 locals recommend
Flea markets every weekend of the year that feature hundreds of top vendors of furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as a tightly curated selection of jewelry, art, and crafts by local artisans and designers, plus delicious fresh food
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave
859 locals recommend
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
Join the fun with this weekly classic competition that sheds light on the careers on a whole new roster of stars
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St
893 locals recommend
Join the fun with this weekly classic competition that sheds light on the careers on a whole new roster of stars
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, one of The New York Public Library’s renowned research libraries, is a world-leading cultural institution devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences.
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd
186 locals recommend
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, one of The New York Public Library’s renowned research libraries, is a world-leading cultural institution devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences.
Rockefeller Center is a large complex consisting of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres between 48th Street and 51st Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller Plaza
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center is a large complex consisting of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres between 48th Street and 51st Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City
WHERE THE FUN NEVER ENDS! Coney Island is home to an aquarium, action-packed rides, restaurants, shops, and more. From roller-coasters to go-karts, to live entertainment, and boardwalk games, beachfront Coney Island has something for everyone!
Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave
WHERE THE FUN NEVER ENDS! Coney Island is home to an aquarium, action-packed rides, restaurants, shops, and more. From roller-coasters to go-karts, to live entertainment, and boardwalk games, beachfront Coney Island has something for everyone!
Get tickets to all the hottest Broadway shows, from long-running fan favorites to the latest award-winning musicals to star-studded plays.
Broadway, New York, NY, USA
Get tickets to all the hottest Broadway shows, from long-running fan favorites to the latest award-winning musicals to star-studded plays.
Experience The New York Botanical Garden, New York's iconic living museum, educational institution, and cultural attraction.
341 locals recommend
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd
341 locals recommend
Experience The New York Botanical Garden, New York's iconic living museum, educational institution, and cultural attraction.

Health and Wellness

Yoga studio
7 locals recommend
Stacked Yoga
405 Nostrand Ave.
7 locals recommend
Yoga studio
Pilates studio We believe Pilates should be accessible to all. Our serene welcoming studio spaces are designed to help you slow down, become more present and feel more connected through breath and movement. We provide a modern, athletic and contemporary Pilates approach, deeply rooted in anatomy and biomechanics. Our variety of intimate classes will help you find strength, balance, proper alignment, and leave you feeling longer, stronger, energized and rejuvenated. Join the Flow!
6 locals recommend
Flow Pilates
690 Jefferson Ave
6 locals recommend
Pilates studio We believe Pilates should be accessible to all. Our serene welcoming studio spaces are designed to help you slow down, become more present and feel more connected through breath and movement. We provide a modern, athletic and contemporary Pilates approach, deeply rooted in anatomy and biomechanics. Our variety of intimate classes will help you find strength, balance, proper alignment, and leave you feeling longer, stronger, energized and rejuvenated. Join the Flow!
Multiple courts for open play
Jackie Robinson Park Tennis Courts
Multiple courts for open play
At Cynergy Spa we invite you to relax the body, soothe and calm the mind. We offer the best in total body care and the promotion of wellness.
Cynergy Spa
1014 Fort Greene Pl
At Cynergy Spa we invite you to relax the body, soothe and calm the mind. We offer the best in total body care and the promotion of wellness.

Neighborhoods

Long known for its intimate jazz clubs, soul food institutions and African-American heritage, Harlem draws a diverse crowd of locals and visitors. Trendy eateries, stylish clubs and hip bars make for an energetic nightlife scene. The area features a mix of 19th-century brownstones and modern high-rises. Its main artery, 125th Street, is home to the iconic Apollo Theater, as well as chain stores and restaurants
The Harlem Pie Man
Long known for its intimate jazz clubs, soul food institutions and African-American heritage, Harlem draws a diverse crowd of locals and visitors. Trendy eateries, stylish clubs and hip bars make for an energetic nightlife scene. The area features a mix of 19th-century brownstones and modern high-rises. Its main artery, 125th Street, is home to the iconic Apollo Theater, as well as chain stores and restaurants
Bed-Stuy, a vibrant neighborhood full of historical importance, has kept its character even with waves of visitors and new residents. It's a place where block parties, murals and the stomping grounds of Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z are still celebrated. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Bedford-Stuyvesant, or Bed-Stuy for short, is a diverse neighborhood that has seen a lot of change over the years. With a mix of historic brownstones and newer developments, Bed-Stuy is home to a vibrant community of families, artists, and entrepreneurs. From the bustling Fulton Street retail corridor to the leafy streets of Stuyvesant Heights, the neighborhood offers plenty of opportunities for culture, food, and entertainment. With easy access to public transportation and a growing number of amenities, Bed-Stuy is a popular destination for both longtime residents and newcomers to the city alike.
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Bed-Stuy, a vibrant neighborhood full of historical importance, has kept its character even with waves of visitors and new residents. It's a place where block parties, murals and the stomping grounds of Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z are still celebrated. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Bedford-Stuyvesant, or Bed-Stuy for short, is a diverse neighborhood that has seen a lot of change over the years. With a mix of historic brownstones and newer developments, Bed-Stuy is home to a vibrant community of families, artists, and entrepreneurs. From the bustling Fulton Street retail corridor to the leafy streets of Stuyvesant Heights, the neighborhood offers plenty of opportunities for culture, food, and entertainment. With easy access to public transportation and a growing number of amenities, Bed-Stuy is a popular destination for both longtime residents and newcomers to the city alike.

Supermarket

Local grocery store. It is well stocked with fresh produce and kitchen necessities. 5 minute walk
84 locals recommend
Halsey Traders Market
587 Halsey St
84 locals recommend
Local grocery store. It is well stocked with fresh produce and kitchen necessities. 5 minute walk