Maxwell Foxman: Only open on Fridays but you get amazing samples and the smoked fish is so cheap. Great for tourists and regulars alike.
Urban Oyster: This is one of the largest producers of smoked fish in the US, and you can find many of their products in stores. But for real deals, stop in Fridays, 8am-1pm, when they open up for retail sales.
BuzzFeed: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, the Greenpoint warehouse that supplies Russ & Daughters is open to the public. Pro-tip: There are no bagels, so BYOB.
Baldy Rakhra: It's an amazing place for great homestyle BBQ and the bar is great for drinks! Check out their story: www.fair.st/mabfilm Read more.
Kimmie Ohh: Get the brisket, borracho beans, creamy mac&cheese & cornbread!
Thrillist: Stop over at this industrial barn-steezed "roadhouse" for a plate of "Grandma Mable's" secret recipe Pulled Pork and wash it down with the hard-to-find OG Beer, Coors Original Banquet. Read more.
5. Brooklyn Fare
8.7
200 Schermerhorn St (at Hoyt St), Brooklyn, NY
Grocery Store · Boerum Hill · 81 tips and reviews
Gregory Tomlinson: awesome market, great selection of fish and meet. if they don't have something you want, just ask and they'll find it or order it
The New York Times: Turn off your device and let the evening wash over you like a dream. Don’t return to the grid until afterward. Pinky swear on that. Read more.
KP: Everyone should shop here. Excellent food, good product selection, and great prices.
Judy Luo: solid neighborhood Italian spot. good service, quick delivery. my favorites are the margherita pizza, insalata caprese, tilapia francese, and meatballs!
Foodspotting: Try the Margharita Pizza
Ally Millar: The grandma pie is delicious (tho any of their pies are a treat)
8. Franklin Park
8.6
618 Saint Johns Pl (btwn Classon & Franklin Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Crown Heights · 171 tips and reviews
Kelsey: This is my favorite place to go out with friends in Crown Heights. Has 2 different bars and a large outdoor patio to cater to everyone's needs. Also has games, a photo booth, music, and food.
BrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Jillian (Editorial): This place has all the elements that make a bar great: large patio, well-sized dance floor, and weekly trivia.
BrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Will (Membership): This beer garden is perfect year-round. Franklin Park's staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the rotating selection of mostly-local brews.