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Brooklyn - My Favorite Place
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Jordana Herman
I live, work and raise kids in Brooklyn. These are my favorite places.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
My children love this area and it grows with them as they grow.
Slide Mountain
Looking for fresh and season in the neighborhood, this is excellent
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket
Take a walk or run over the Brooklyn Bridge on a regular basis. You'll always be inspired.
How to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
Arrive as early as possible, but this water feature is the most magical playground I've ever seen.
Water Lab
If you are looking for a great beach, every beach in Rincon is the best.
A Week in Rincon, Puerto Rico
Great concessions, lots of parking, lots of beach, you can even take the bus.
Jacob Riis Park - Gateway National Recreation Area (U.S. ...
Every time is a good time to go to Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The cherry blossoms and Lightscape are true winners.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
This is a true hidden gem. Early in the morning and later in the evening dogs are allowed off-leash to splash in the water. Every dog looks happy.
Prospect Park Dog Beach
Restaurants
My Brooklyn pizza aficionados (meaning my kids!) swear by this place!
Giardini Pizza
No place better. Don't even try to tell me there is.
Peter Luger Steak House
Sophisticated and hip, but my kids love it too.
Sociale
I was so surprised at how good this sushi delivery is!
Mura Sushi
A tiny little place with excellent quality.
Hibino
Spicy and authentic.
SHAN 山川
Dim sum is excellent and the dumpling making class is so fun!
Nin Hao
Authentic, fresh and delicious!
Untable
Don't dismiss this place! Really good.
Thaism
I love this place! I'm obsessed with the al pastor tacos.
Purépecha
Book early! It's so hard to get in!
Cafe Spaghetti
This tiny little bistro is consistently excellent.
BIGTINY
Other Food & Drinks
This is a coffee shop and art gallery. You'll always be surprised!
The Scion Project
Wonderful wine list and warm ambiance!
Black Mountain Wine House
Want something a little different? This ice cream features Indian inspired flavors. It's amazing.
Malai
Always fresh and wonderful service.
Fish Tales Gourmet Seafood Market
Arts & Entertainment
Cute and local. You can even have birthday parties here.
Cobble Hill Cinemas
Always a party!
Brooklyn Bowl
