Alva's NYC favorites
Parks & Nature
Running trails, skating rink, lake, tennis courts, leaf peeping in the fall. It's all just 3 blocks from my place.
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פארק פרוספקט
Running trails, skating rink, lake, tennis courts, leaf peeping in the fall. It's all just 3 blocks from my place.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveJacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdBeach getaway, with great pop-up eating options.
Rockaway Beach
Another cool beach accessible by Subway
Great for people watching, amusement park rides, lively atmosphere vibe.
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Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
Great for people watching, amusement park rides, lively atmosphere vibe.
Smaller beach in the heart of Little Odessa and on the B-Q subway line.
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ברייטון ביץ'
Smaller beach in the heart of Little Odessa and on the B-Q subway line.
Entertainment & Activities
The restored Kings Theatre is the perfect venue for live show from some of your favorite rock n' roll artists and pop stars.
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תיאטרון קינגס
1027 Flatbush AveThe restored Kings Theatre is the perfect venue for live show from some of your favorite rock n' roll artists and pop stars.
Arts & Culture
מוזיאון ברוקלין
200 Eastern PkwyMmuseumm
4 Cortlandt Alley an offbeat stop in Chinatown
Look out for the Warm-Up Series with DJs and installations every Saturday in the summer.
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveLook out for the Warm-Up Series with DJs and installations every Saturday in the summer.
My Neighborhood favorites
Risbo
701 Flatbush AveGood food and drinks.
Fun, cool vibe. Can get noisy.
Cafe Tibet
1510 Cortelyou RdCheap, hearty eats. CASH ONLY
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdA bar and flower shop! What more do you need?
The Castello Plan
1213 Cortelyou RdCute bar/restaurant with great cocktails and mellow vibe.
Bar Chord
1008 Cortelyou RdLocal bar with free live music every night.
Erv's
2122 Beekman PlCute coffee shop and bar.
Greenlight Bookstore (Flatbush Avenue)
632 Flatbush AveAwesome little bookstore in the 'hood.
D.Vino Wine & Spirits
188 Parkside AveGreat selection of wines.
DRINK PLG Wine & Spirits
492 Flatbush AveLovely wine shop in the neighborhood.
Hinterlands Bar
739 Church AvenueCute little dive-y bar not far from my apartment.
Great selection of produce - and you don't need to be a member to buy food there.
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Flatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdGreat selection of produce - and you don't need to be a member to buy food there.
Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveLots of good health food options
Parkside
705 Flatbush AveGreat sit-down pizza joint with cocktails, and live music on Tuesdays.
Honey Badger
67 Fenimore StGourmet dining a short walk a way.
Mom and pop shops, caribbean food and drinks, colorful neighborhood vibe.
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Flatbush Avenue
Flatbush AvenueMom and pop shops, caribbean food and drinks, colorful neighborhood vibe.
Food scene
Hunger Pang
1021 Church Avehearty Asian food
Der Pioneer
737 Church AveAmazing pastries, and low-key brunch spot.
LARK
1007 Church AveCute cafe about 10 minutes away
Taiyaki NYC
119 Baxter StGreat ice cream shop in Chinatown
Amazingly flavorful Asian food - one of many locations around the city
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Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayAmazingly flavorful Asian food - one of many locations around the city
Miriam
79 5th AveMiddle Eastern food - great for Brunch in Park Slope
Brooklyn brunch spot popular on the weekends with young, fashionable, professional African-Americans. Often has long lines, so prepare to wait.
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Woodland
572 Flatbush AveBrooklyn brunch spot popular on the weekends with young, fashionable, professional African-Americans. Often has long lines, so prepare to wait.