Amy’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Greenpoint is awesome! It's a diverse neighborhood that has a mix of old-world Polish markets and plenty of hipster bars. The restaurants are plenty, everything from vegan to steak houses are found within a couple of blocks. Franklin St is filled with trendy bars and boutiques, while Manhattan Ave is the older NYC vibe with meat markets, produce stands and variety shops. There's something for everyone here.
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Greenpoint
Greenpoint is awesome! It's a diverse neighborhood that has a mix of old-world Polish markets and plenty of hipster bars. The restaurants are plenty, everything from vegan to steak houses are found within a couple of blocks. Franklin St is filled with trendy bars and boutiques, while Manhattan Ave is the older NYC vibe with meat markets, produce stands and variety shops. There's something for everyone here.
Food scene
Most of these recommendations are in Greenpoint but a few at the end are in Manhattan.
Cafe around the corner. Everything here is delicious! The lavender hot chocolate is a special treat in winter.
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Maman
239 Centre StCafe around the corner. Everything here is delicious! The lavender hot chocolate is a special treat in winter.
New restaurant across the street. Comfortable vibe and good food. I like to order a bunch of the sides and veggie dishes.
Sereneco
113 Franklin StreetNew restaurant across the street. Comfortable vibe and good food. I like to order a bunch of the sides and veggie dishes.
Karczma
136 Greenpoint AveMichelin starred Polish restaurant that's actually affordable!
Taqueria Ramirez
94 Franklin StreetNew taco joint a couple blocks away that’s open late.
Littleneck Outpost
128 Franklin StGood for breakfast.
Chez Ma Tante
90 Calyer StExcellent Greenpoint restaurant with a comfortable vibe.
Glasserie
95 Commercial StA delicious Mediterranean spot in Greenpoint.
Nura
A tasty Indian-ish restaurant in Greenpoint with a nice vibe and creative menu.
This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in NYC. It's located in the East Village, which is a few short stops on the subway.
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Sobaya
229 E 9th StThis is my favorite Japanese restaurant in NYC. It's located in the East Village, which is a few short stops on the subway.
A hidden gem on the Lower East Side. Make a reservation, it gets busy.
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Freemans
Freeman AlleyA hidden gem on the Lower East Side. Make a reservation, it gets busy.
Shopping
If you eat at Sobaya, this is down the street. A wonderful Japanese market with fun foods and beauty supplies. Great for fun souvenirs!
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Sunrise Mart
494 Broome StIf you eat at Sobaya, this is down the street. A wonderful Japanese market with fun foods and beauty supplies. Great for fun souvenirs!
Market On Kent
921 Manhattan AveNearby organic grocery store
New grocery store that opened in January 2023. Better prices than the other options in the neighborhood.
Jubilee Marketplace (Supermarket)
New grocery store that opened in January 2023. Better prices than the other options in the neighborhood.
This market is across the street. They have good sandwiches to order to go, fun snacks, and organic personal care products.
Azure Gourmet
113 Franklin StThis market is across the street. They have good sandwiches to order to go, fun snacks, and organic personal care products.
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StGreat vintage shop in the neighborhood
Personal care
Laundry, pharmacy
Fun way to do laundry! There’s a bar with pin ball machines in the back.
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Sunshine Laundromat
860 Manhattan AveFun way to do laundry! There’s a bar with pin ball machines in the back.
Omm Pharmacy LLC
942 Manhattan AveAlternative to the CVS chain pharmacy
CVS
Nearby pharmacy
Sightseeing
This is my favorite spot in the neighborhood. I love to grab a coffee or tea and hang out in the park. Great spot for taking photos and a nap!
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Parque Transmitter
Greenpoint AvenueThis is my favorite spot in the neighborhood. I love to grab a coffee or tea and hang out in the park. Great spot for taking photos and a nap!
Hop on the ferry at India Street and the waterfront and head to 34th street and connect to points uptown, or head down to Wall Street making stops in Williamsburg and DUMBO along the way. It’s the best way to get around.
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East River Ferry
Hop on the ferry at India Street and the waterfront and head to 34th street and connect to points uptown, or head down to Wall Street making stops in Williamsburg and DUMBO along the way. It’s the best way to get around.
Conselho para os viajantes
Transporte
Subways are the best way to get around.
We are located on the Greenpoint Ave stop on the G line.
To get to Times Square - Take the G two stops to Court Square, transfer to the 7 train towards Manhattan to 42nd Street. Approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic and how long you have to wait for the trains.
To get to Union Square - Take the G two stops to Metropolitan/Lorimer, transfer to the L train towards Manhattan to Union Sq.
Approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic and how long you have to wait for the trains.
Transporte
Getting a taxi from the airport
If you're taking a yellow cab, tell the driver you are going to Greenpoint in Brooklyn. Exit Greenpoint Ave off the LIE (495). We are on Franklin Street between Greenpoint Ave and Kent Street, near the waterfront.