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Sawa

This buzzy Beirut-inspired spot serves mouthwatering Lebanese food in a bright and airy space. It's also one of NYC's 19 restaurants that made it onto this year's Michelin Guide.

📍 75 5th Ave.

See on map @sawa_nyc

Nenes Taqueria

BIRRIA. PIZZA. Need we say more? Nenes is also on our list of the best tacos in NYC.

📍 650 Degraw St.

See on map @nenestaqueria

Root Hill Cafe

Fuel yourself for a day of art with their unreal sausage, egg & biscuit breakfast sandwich and an iced lavender latte.

📍 262 4th Ave.

See on map @roothillcafe

Runner & Stone

A one-stop shop for all-things delicious, Runner & Stone has been operating in Gowanus for nearly 15 years as a bakery, restaurant, and bar.

📍 285 3rd Ave.

See on map @runnerandstone

Union Hall

Cozy up with a pint next to one of their bookshelf-lined walls, or hang out on their lively patio if the weather is nice.

📍 702 Union St.

See on map @unionhallny

Honeycomb

Get your music fix at this moody cocktail bar that's also an all-vinyl listening lounge.

📍 74 5th Ave.

See on map @thehoneycomb_bk

Brooklyn Inn

One of the oldest bars in Brooklyn (the building dates back to 1870) - come for the old-world architecture, stay for the pool table and well-mixed cocktails.

📍 148 Hoyt St.

See on map @BrooklynInn

Threes Brewing

Grab a Gowanus Gold Lager or Temporary Identity IPA, all brewed in Brooklyn, and enjoy the aesthetic bar space or backyard patio.

📍 333 Douglass St.

See on map @threesbrewing

Ripped Bodice

The Ripped Bodice

The first romance bookstore in North America (with plenty of pink).

📍 218 5th Ave.

See on map @therippedbodice

Unearth Vintage

With a handwritten note on each item about the piece, you're bound to find second-hand gems from accessories to clothing.

📍 159 Smith St.

See on map @unearth.vintage

Books Are Magic

This sweet bookshop is owned by a renowned Brooklyn author (psst: their merch is adorable).

📍 225 Smith St.

See on map @booksaremagicbk

Exit 9 Gift Emporium

Perfectly-curated gift shop for souvenirs or treating yourself to a little something extra.

📍 127 Smith St.

See on map @shopexit9

Littlefield

Catch everything from comedy shows to Y2K cover bands at this neighborhood performance space.

📍 635 Sackett St.

See on map @littlefieldnyc

Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club

Up for a little friendly competition? Trying your hand at shuffleboard isn't too bad when you have a tropical cocktail in the other. It's also one of our favorite NYC quirky bars.

📍 514 Union St.

See on map @royalpalms