Northern Italian comfort fare is the focus at this cozy, eclectically decorated trattoria.
Wildly popular thin crust pies, pasta, and salumi plates have kept this local eatery buzzing -- and recently moved into a larger space.
Schezuan, Korean, and American flavors collide on brightly hued faux China plates at Top Chef Dale Talde's Seventh Avenue restaurant and cocktail bar.
The farmer-owned restaurant is known (and loved) for seasonal, straightforward gourmet fare -- much of which is grown on the founders’ upstate farm.
Dale Talde’s second Park Slope eatery specializes in all things meat, from pulled pork sandwiches to fried chicken and fish plates.
A constantly-updated sandwich board menu, impressive wine list, and understated-upscale atmosphere keeps local foodies coming back for more.
Locals sing its praises for the bottomless mimosa brunches and traditional fish, pasta, and crostini plates.
The American-style restaurant pairs creative takes on local fare (from venison tartare and Riesling-braised rabbit) and complements with old favorites like potato wedges and chicken liver toast.
The lively beer bar and patio is equally beloved by families, happy hour seeker, and those looking to grab a pre-game drink before hitting nearby venue Barclays Center.
Named for a Parisian district known for beatnik creatives and culture, you’ll find a packed dance floor and critically acclaimed live music acts ranging from experimental jazz to European R&B.
The mood-lit cocktail bar’s drink and late night food menu are brimming with local ingredients, from housemade spicy pickles to cocktail herbs picked from the back-of-house vertical garden.
A backyard patio, 90s rock posters, and fully functional (and free) vintage popcorn machine are among the local tap room’s most beloved quirks.
Walk through a narrow walkway and enter an old garage to get to Mission Dolores. Inside you’ll find a gorgeous glass ceilings and a pinball machine.
Left coast sports fans champion the California and Oregon microbrew menu, San Francisco-crafted ice cream sandwiches, and a back-of-house game viewing den.
Bocce ball courts, wall-to-ceiling bookshelves and fireplaces, and an underground music and comedy venue make Union Hall a destination favorite.
Open wifi, live music acts, and a coffee-house-meets-wine-bar vibe are among the reasons that laptop toting freelancers all happy hour seekers continue to pack the couches here.
Artisanal sandwiches and charcuterie plates are the perfect compliment to weekly beer tastings, gift baskets, and limited edition local brews.
The Park Slope bookstore specializes in a mix of popular titles and events catering to readers of all ages.
This tiny boutique is known for a smartly edited mix of artful gifts, from sleek, locally designed ceramics to greeting cards.
New York designer Swati Argade’s Park Slope boutique specializes in ethical fashion from globally-focused designers Susan Woo, Love is Mighty, and the more.
Shop the Fifth Avenue boutique’s eclectic mix of coasters, neckties, and tabletop decor from gleaming silver knick-knacks to vintage-inspired tea cups.
The bustling plaza adjacent to Brooklyn’s Arc de Triomphe and the Brooklyn Public Library plays home to green markets, food truck rallies, and more.
Brooklyn’s answer to Central Park serves as both a tourist destination and local sport, picnic, and festival venue for outdoor-loving locals.
The picturesque, historic landmark is as popular for its carriage rides and sculpture viewings as public picnic spaces and tours.
Drop-in guests and fitness enthusiasts enjoy a range of boulder and ropes courses and frequent community events, from family fitness days to off-site field trips.
Despite it’s technically-in-Gowanus locale, Crossfit’s bootcamp-style endurance classes and communal vibe draw fitness buffs from across the borough.
Join beginner through expert-level dance classes and lectures from renowned professionals, dance professors, and working professionals.
Housed inside a pre-war bank space, the newly renovated equipment and class space offers everything from private training sessions to flexibility and spin classes.
The all-inclusive, family-friendly gym offers traditional fitness classes, body part-focused workshops, a newly renovated sauna, and more.
An indoor running track and affordable memberships are among the crowd-pleasing perks at the community fitness center.
Indulge in hatha, vinyasa, and Pilates classes or take things to the next level with prenatal and parent-baby classes designed for two.
The exposed brick salon specializes in style, cut, color, and hair removal services for a multicultural clientele.
In-the-know beauty enthusiasts of all hair types swear by Meura’s masterful cut and Kerastase product-based conditioning and color services.
Owner Angela Taormino’s focus on individual beauty services result in custom treatments and blowouts that clients cross boroughs for.
The bi-level spa’s head-to-toe service menu (which ranges from ear candling to botanical-based stimulation treatments) caters to hair, body, mind, and more.
Treat yourself to chocolate snacks -- from bonbons and brownies to vino and fondue -- at the tasting room and baked goods catering kitchen.
The gourmet shop offers rare sweets, and locally roasted coffee, and takeaway gourmet from charcuterie to seasoned Greek olives.
Ladybird Bakery is a Park Slope institution that serves fresh breads and sweets daily, from a dozen-plus muffin flavors to custom birthday cakes for kids of all ages.
The farmers market favorite’s official brick-and-mortar outpost turns out aged cheeses, hand-churned butters, and herbed pasta.
The specialty food shop serves as both a specialty gourmet shop and takeaway alternative to nearby sister pizza shop, Franny’s.
True to the name, the chefs at Gather source healthy and fresh takeaway, tableside, and delivered dishes from morning pastries to marinated salads and roast chicken.
The French-Hungarian wine bar and coffee shop features cult-loved Blue Bottle Coffee and a rotating menu of artisanal sandwiches, quiches, and salads.
The full-service baking school whips up speciality and seasonal pastries, custom icing flavors, wedding cakes, and public baking classes.
Members and guests revel in a maze of reflecting pools and winding walking trails, public gardening classes, and scenic event spaces that are open to all.
Established and themed exhibits rotate throughout the year; the public amphitheater entrance makes for a popular people-watching and lunch hour gathering spot.
Take in (or take part in) programs focused on stylings from chamber music and classical instruments to jazz appreciation and music therapy.
Celebrity writer and education advocate Dave Eggers’ costume shop houses a kids-centric center with a non-profit fiction and comic book writing program and after-school tutoring sessions.
Readers of all ages and interests frequent the majestic book archive known for impressive art deco architecture, a casual sandwich cafe, and sunny, street front public plaza.
In addition to the formidable shelf stock, the bookstore hosts lecture series, signings, and new talent nights featuring aspiring indie publishers and artists.
