Jessica’s guidebook
Eats/ drinks/ coffee bars
Hey Guys,
Welcome to Chic and Cozy! I hope this little list can help you navigate some places to go during your stay!
Enjoy!
Communitea
11-18 46th RdSalads, coffee, sandwiches.
Indie LIC
43 Crescent StGreat for light snacks, salads, sandwiches, coffee, etc
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveBurgers!
John Brown Smokehouse
27-20 40th AvenueBBQ
Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill
4-40 44th DrWaterfront drinks and food
LIC Landing
52-10 Center BlvdWaterfront drinks and food
Casa Enrique
5-48 49th AveMexican
Hibino LIC
10-70 Jackson AveJapanese
SHI
4720 Center BlvdSushi and Chinese
Woodbines
47-10 Vernon BlvdAmerican fare- Burgers, brunch, drinks
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StWaffles and fried chicken
Café Henri
10-10 50th AveFrench inspired brunch
Cyclo
5-51 47th AveVietnamese food
Tuk Tuk
49-06 Vernon BlvdThai food
Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen
47-23 Vernon BlvdPizza with outdoor patio
Manducatis Rustica V.I.G Gelateria/Pizzeria
46-35 Vernon BlvdOld style Italian food
Agra Taj Mahal Restaurant
1005 Manhattan AveIndian restaurant in Greenpoint, BKLYN.
Court Square Diner
45-30 23rd StDiner with everything
Vernon Grille
48-20 Vernon BlvdGreek food
Maiella
4610 Center BlvdWaterfront Italian dining
Jora
47-46 11th StPeruvian cuisine
Juliette
135 N 5th StFrench Restaurant and bar with rooftop in Williamsburg.
Cafe Colette
79 Berry StBrunch spot and lunch in Williamsburg.
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveAmerican brunch/ lunch/dinner in Greenpoint.
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AvePizza in Greenpoint!
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveMoroccan in Williamsburg.
Lobster Joint
1073 Manhattan AveSeafood in Greenpoint.
Mu Ramen
1209 Jackson AveRamen
Roberta's
261 Moore StPizza and outdoor space in Bushwick.
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayClassic steakhouse in Williamsburg.
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveSeafood in Williamsburg.
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StVegan and vegetarian options located in Williamsburg.
Great, local, for to-go salads at lunchtime and dinner. There are also a few tables to eat there as well.
Pantry Market Eatery
24-20 Jackson AveGreat, local, for to-go salads at lunchtime and dinner. There are also a few tables to eat there as well.
Amazing shop to buy smoked salmon. Only open to the public on Friday mornings!
11 locals recommend
Acme Smoked Fish Corporation
30 Gem StAmazing shop to buy smoked salmon. Only open to the public on Friday mornings!
Top Quality
10-29 44th RdMexican with an great backyard and bar! Beautifully lit.
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th St
JACX & CO.
28-17 Jackson AvenueAwesome food hall and workspace!
Starbucks
405-409 Union AveBars and breweries
BLVD Wine Bar
4720 Center BlvdWaterfront wine bar with food
Big aLICe Brewing
8-08 43rd RdBrewery
The Gutter Bar LIC
10-22 46th AvenueBowling and bar
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveWeekend food and flea market 2 miles away in Williamsburg.
Rooftop and Asian fusion restaurant and bar with 59th street and NYC Skyline views.
18 locals recommend
The Penthouse
8-08 Queens Plaza SRooftop and Asian fusion restaurant and bar with 59th street and NYC Skyline views.
LIC Beer Project
39-28 23rd StLocal brewery about a mile away.
Woodbines
47-10 Vernon BlvdAmerican fare
Rockaway Brewing Company
46-01 5th StSmall brewery
LIC Bar
45-58 Vernon BlvdIndoor and outdoor space with occasional live music
Waterfront bar with some food options. Fun for weekend pre-game day drinking and views of NYC skyline
19 locals recommend
Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill
4-40 44th DrWaterfront bar with some food options. Fun for weekend pre-game day drinking and views of NYC skyline
Union Pool
484 Union AveBar/ dancing/ live music/ outdoor seating in Williamsburg.
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveBar with games in Greenpoint\ Williamsburg.
Roberta's
261 Moore StGreat warm weather spot for drinks in Bushwick.
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovie theater and cocktails in Williamsburg.
Westlight
111 N 12th StFun cocktail bar for sunset drinks
Fitness studios
Largest indoor rock climbing facility in the Northeast. You can get a day pass and rent a harness and climbing shoes for an additional fee. Located directly across the street and is a perfect rainy or cold day/ night activity.
38 locals recommend
The Cliffs at LIC
11-11 44th DrLargest indoor rock climbing facility in the Northeast. You can get a day pass and rent a harness and climbing shoes for an additional fee. Located directly across the street and is a perfect rainy or cold day/ night activity.
Orangetheory Fitness
248 Flatbush AvePlanet Fitness
329 Wyckoff AveAffordable gym for weekly or monthly passes
barre3
44-16 23rd StreetPIlates studio 3 blocks away.
Museums and art studios
Contemporary art museum affiliated with MoMA. Look into summer concert series on weekends with DJ’s and drinks.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveContemporary art museum affiliated with MoMA. Look into summer concert series on weekends with DJ’s and drinks.
World class art studio offering weekly classes, weekend workshops and drop in figure drawing nights.
Grand Central Atelier
15-19 Decatur StreetWorld class art studio offering weekly classes, weekend workshops and drop in figure drawing nights.
BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center
10-34 44th DrJust a few doors down, take a pottery class!
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadMuseum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveUS Open and Mets Games
US Open for tennis, directly off the 7 train and 20 minutes away
43 locals recommend
Arthur Ashe Stadium
US Open for tennis, directly off the 7 train and 20 minutes away
Citi Field
41 Seaver WayMets games right off the 7 train!
Getting around
Court Square-23 St Station
E/M / 7 and G trains
Avis Car Rental
225 E 43rd StEnterprise Rent-A-Car
266 McGuinness BlvdRent a car for day trips.
Take a train ride upstate. The 7 train goes directly there... no transfers!
781 locals recommend
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StTake a train ride upstate. The 7 train goes directly there... no transfers!
Take the bus to Woodbury common outlets for the day.
45 locals recommend
Port Authority Bus Terminal station
625 8th AveTake the bus to Woodbury common outlets for the day.
Head out to Long Island and go to the beach for the day or Hamptons! The E train goes directly there... no transfers.
356 locals recommend
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th StHead out to Long Island and go to the beach for the day or Hamptons! The E train goes directly there... no transfers.
Revel Transit
68 3rd StDockless cooter shares around LIC and BKLYN.
Citi Bike
Bike share available in LIC, BKLYN and Manhattan.
Supermarkets
Key Food Supermarkets
1769 2nd AveCheapest options around
Foodcellar & Co.
43-18 Crescent StPrepared and organic food selections. A bit pricey.
Trader Joe's
715 River RdBest place to get everything and just 3 blocks away!