One might say that Brooklyn's having a moment, but that's really rather absurd to say about a borough that boasts 2.5 million residents and Marty Markowitz. One thing's clear, however: the cultural life of Brooklyn—as reflected in urban design, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor activity—has never been richer. As such, our editors from Curbed NY, Eater NY, and Racked NY put their heads together to form this, our guide to the 38 most vital places, spaces, and destinations in Brooklyn. The list is sponsored by our friends at Absolut, which are currently honoring the Borough of Kings with a limited edition Absolut Brooklyn. Maybe we missed your favorite spot—perhaps from an under-represented neighborhood—so do let us know via the tipline what else deserves credit. The Brooklyn 38 is a work in progress, as is the borough itself.
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The 38 Essential Brooklyn Places, Spaces, and Destinations
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1. Brooklyn Flea At One Hanson Place
1 Hanson Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11243
Brooklyn, NY 11243
2. Coney Island Boardwalk
3. Granite Staircase at Pier 1
1 Main St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 802-0603
4. Prospect Park
450 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn, NY 11225
5. McCarren Park
(718) 599-0440
6. Park Slope Food Cooperative
782 Union St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Brooklyn, NY 11215
7. Domino Sugar Factory
316 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
8. Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11243
Brooklyn, NY 11243
9. Bird
203 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
10. Epaulet
231 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Brooklyn, NY 11231
11. Trader Joe's
130 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
12. Beacon's Closet
88 N 11th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
13. Moon River Chattel
62 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
14. Bookcourt
163 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
15. Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
16. Staubitz Market
222 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
17. Oak
208 N 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
18. Fred Flare Store
131 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Brooklyn, NY 11222
19. A.P.C. Surplus
33 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
20. Diner
85 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-3077
21. Motorino Pizza
319 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
22. Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
23. Prime Meats
24. Roberta's
25. Sunny's Bar In Red Hook
253 Conover St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Brooklyn, NY 11231
26. Sixpoint Craft Ales
40 Van Dyke St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Brooklyn, NY 11231
27. Brooklyn Kitchen/The Meat Hook
100 Frost St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
28. Rye
247 S 1st St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
29. La Superior
295 Berry St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
30. Tanoreen
7523 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-5600
31. Peter Luger Steakhouse
178 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
32. Di Fara Pizzeria
1424 Avenue J
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Brooklyn, NY 11230
33. Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
34. Rebar
147 Front St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
35. Feast of the Giglio
275 N 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 278-1495
36. Darr
369 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Brooklyn, NY 11217
37. Atlantic Antic
494 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Brooklyn, NY 11217
38. Bedford Ave & N 7th St
Bedford Ave & N 7th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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