Welcome to my side of the town. Here is a list of my favorite restaurants and activities to do while you enjoy your stay here in Brooklyn, NY.
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Hotels
Restaurants
Dessert
Brewery & Happy Hour
Activities
Hotels
Stay at one of our beautiful hotels in Brooklyn.
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Restaurants
These are the top ten restaurants in my side of the town.
THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Brooklyn (Updated March 2025)
Have lunch in one of the first restaurants that open underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. The first best coal brick oven pizza in Dumbo Brooklyn.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
The original owner of Grimaldi‘s and his partner opened Juliana‘s Pizza. The second best coal fired oven pizza in Dumbo Brooklyn.
Juliana's Pizza - Brooklyn
Hungry at 3AM? This is a 24/7 diner in Brooklyn. All American diner that have an excellent menu. I love their burger selection.
Kellogg's Diner
Exclusive fine dining restaurant on the water underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. Reservation required.
The River Cafe
Bring your date to a luxurious dining and poolside with a view of the iconic skyline, underneath the stars. Reservations required.
Harriet's Rooftop
I have a Peruvian heritage background and I’m always looking for amazing Peruvian food. My experience here was divine. The food and the drinks were exquisite. Reservations required.
Llama Inn
Dessert
This restaurant is very famous and it’s in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. This is not just a place to get the best dessert in town but, it’s also a diner. Once in the blue moon, I would go there and eat breakfast and buy a slice of their famous chee...
Brooklyn - Junior's Cheesecake
They make fresh ice cream every day. It is so yummy and so creamy that you have to go there during the summertime and just enjoy a cup.
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
I love their specialty items. They have milkshakes, brownie sundae and ice cream sandwiches.
Sugar Hill Creamery
They are known for their iconic fish cone and their red bean filling.
Taiyaki NYC - Williamsburg
Brewery & Happy Hour
The brewery family is dedicated to spread great beer around the world.
Brooklyn Brewery
This place is a brewery taproom in Bushwick. The taproom as interesting flavors that you won’t find anywhere else. The deals is Monday -Thursday from 4pm -7pm selective beers are $6.
KCBC
Activities
From Coney Island to the Brooklyn Bridge. You will be overwhelmed.
THE 10 BEST Fun Things to Do in Brooklyn (Updated 2025)
The bridge connects from Dumbo Brooklyn to lower Manhattan area. It’s a safe bridge to walk with your friends and family. Plus, you have a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline.
Brooklyn Bridge
I go there every summer with a friend and we have a very good time at the park. Fun rides, good food and beverages.
Luna Park in Coney Island
They have a show, museum, gift shop, a liquor bar and an arcade room for the whole family to enjoy.
Coney Island Circus Sideshow
Experience under the sea creatures. There’s also fun activities to choose from for the whole family.
New York Aquarium
This place is not just a bowling alley. You can bowl, watch a concert, eat and have a drink. Bring your friends, relax, and have fun.
Brooklyn Bowl
Feeling stressed out? Axe throwing is a great group activity. So bring your friends and have fun. Reservations required.
Bury the Hatchet Brooklyn - Axe Throwing
The museum is beautiful for the whole family. It has a beautiful collection of art, gift shop, dining and group tours.
Brooklyn Museum
The Yard has a food hall, programs, and group tours. The installations at, Building 92, is a permanent exhibition of the “Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present and Future” storyline.
Brooklyn Navy Yard: Homepage
I always go to the botanical gardens every year to go see the cherry blossoms trees. 🌸
