Named for a small tidal strait between Brooklyn and Governors Island, Buttermilk Channel does American bistro fare peppered by familiar bar snacks and a family favorite kid's menu.
524 Court Street
(718) 852-8490
Limited seating and a busy walk-up window for Montreal-style Jewish deli food at Mile End Delicatessen. Don't leave without sampling Canada's perennial staple, poutine, or French fries with gravy.
97A Hoyt Street
(718) 852-7510
An early entry into the world of Brooklyn's New Cooking, Saul is still as charming and intimate as ever with reliable contemporary fare that's seasonally attuned.
140 Smith Street
(718) 935-9844
Get your handmade farm fresh ice cream at Blue Marble in two size scoops (called "marbles") and thick old fashion shakes made with real milk.
195 Court Street
(718) 858-0408
With more than a century under its Brooklyn belt, Caputo's Bake Shop continues to turn out old- school Italian pastries and breads, including specialties like the thick olive loaf and their famous lard bread, studded with chucks of salami, provolone cheese and cracked black pepper.
329 Court Street
(718) 875-6871
Middle Eastern savory standards and specialties like "pitza" made with fresh baked pita at the welcoming Bedouin Tent.
405 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 852-5555
Flavorful Middle Eastern vegan and vegetarian plates at the small, family run Waterfalls Café.
144 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 488-8886
Char 4 is a sleek whiskey bar inspired by bourbon right down to its rich wood, honeyed lighting, and polished Southern menu.
196 Smith Street
(718) 643-2106
Antique woody décor with Edison-era lighting, Henry Public is a tasteful saloon with a small but robust menu that riffs on all the taproom classics.
329 Henry Street
(718) 852-8630
Warm and family friendly, Chestnut makes an eco-conscious commitment with many reclaimed touches and a menu that champions the small farmer.
271 Smith Street
(718) 243-0049
Full plate glass windows make Bocca Lupa a light, relaxing stop for top-notch pastas and imaginative panini like the "P.L.T." (pancetta, arugula, roasted tomato, lemon aïoli) on grilled ciabatta.
391 Henry Street
(718) 243-2522
Spicy curries and noodles travel out of the bustling exposed kitchen at a rapid pace to Joya's loyal crowd. Get a table in the back garden when you can.
215 Court Street
(718) 222-3484
Neighborhood favorite Frankies Spuntino 457 is a tiny cozy spot with a fresh approach to Italian fare from top quality antipasti and small plates to cured and roasted meats and finely made rustic pastas.
457 Court Street
(718) 403-0033
Salvaged furnishings and a daily blackboard of eclectic American food with a special nod to the south at Watty & Meg.
248 Court Street
(718) 643-0007
Rustic French fare like croque monsieur and endive jambon at the atmospheric Robin de Bois (aka Sherwood café).
195 Smith Street
(718) 596-1609
More than a bar, The Jake Walk has a unique cocktail menu, many superior wines offered by the glass and a big interest in cheese and charcuterie that they're willing to share.
282 Smith Street
(718) 599-029
Hitting all the right décor notes, Café Pedlar has a distinctly Brooklyn look, with Stumptown coffee, sweets and fanciful savory breads like blood orange and olive or stout cake.
210 Court Street
(718) 855-7129
Seersucker turns on its considerable southern charm with classic country cooking, an all American wine and beer list and Counter Culture coffee from North Carolina.
329 Smith Street
(718) 422-0444
Play indoor bocce ball and get your bourbon on at Floyd, a new-old bar and rentable party space.
131 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 858-5810
The industrial-era is on display at City Foundry were 20th century furniture shares space with scientific artifacts.
365 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 923-1786
Expect classic American style emphasizing razor-sharp tailoring in the exclusive in-house brands, special editions and collaborative projects at Epaulet where covetable accessories include footwear like super fun Melissa flats for women and Mark McNairy chukka boots for men.
231 Smith Street
(718) 522-3800
Darr's found objects and curious furnishings with a Victorian edge make an intriguing collection, even for Brooklyn.
369 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 797-9733
At the neighboring Hollander + Laxer, the owners of Darr turn their artful eye towards retro Americana as high fashion for men, supported by uncommon accessories.
358 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 797-9190
Under the influence of India, Layala offers luxuries for home and body including fine bedding and towels in a myriad of colors and textures as well as antique Indian fine jewelry and modern pieces inspired by the country's traditional craftsmanship.
86 Hoyt Street
(718) 222-1933
Urban gardeners rely on GRDN for stylish hardware supplies and pick from a varying assortment of trees, plants and flowers by the stem.
103 Hoyt Street
(718) 797-3628
The timeless modern fashion with minimal lines and a neutral color palate standing alongside superb accessories like handmade Guidi Shoes are what make Eva Gentry (formerly "Butter") an international destination. A few doors away, the same owners let fashion run wilder at their irresistibly interesting consignment shop.
389 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 260-9033
Rugged utility fashion, home goods and relic accessories, all built to last at Smith + Butler.
225 Smith Street
(718) 855-4295
Handpicked high quality options for an elegant green life at Greenhouse Eco-Friendly Living.
375 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 422-8631
What always adds up to Steven Alan's winning formula: reworked timeless fashion for men and women plus tempting apothecary collections and casually elegant accessories.
349 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 852-3257
Beyond their inventory of beautiful textiles, La Casita Yarn Shop offers knitters a home away from home with classes for all levels (even children), a cozy fireplace and small café.
253 Smith Street
(718) 963-0369
Stock up on fun novelties and functional goods all designed to make life a little bit better at Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store.
365 State Street
(718) 522-9848
Specializing in careful repair and quality upholstery, Boerum Hill Restoration is also a dependable source for vintage office furniture like stackable barrister bookcases.
375 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 986-6885
Cool kids take their parents to Acorn Toy Shop for art-centric, handcrafted playthings and adorable natural fiber clothing.
323 Atlantic Avenue
(718) 522.3760
Under the discerning eye of a former Barney's buyer, Soula Shoes makes comfort look good for the whole family with foot friendly fashion lines like Camper and John Fluevog and cool sneakers from Golin and Puma Black Station.
185 Smith Street
(718) 834-8423
Dear Fieldbinder, brings together trend driven pieces from a mixed bag of designers with fashion. Forward yet approachable accessories including local made jewelry. Also known for their great sales.
198 Smith Street
(718) 852-3620
Created by local merchants and neighbors in 1975, The Hoyt Street Community Garden may only be 25' X 50' but it is one of the oldest community gardens in New York and it is still maintained by a team of local volunteers, the Green Team.
Corner of Hoyt Street and Atlantic Avenue
The BoCoCa Art Festival is an annual 10-day long event designed to showcase the multi-disciplinary works of emerging music, theater, visual and performing artists in galleries as well as unconventional neighborhood venues like bars, restaurants, and vacant storefronts.
For information: www.bococaartsfestival.com
Voted down as a supermarket location by community action groups in the 60's, Cobble Hill Park (locals often call it "Verandah Park" after Verandah Place, one of its bordering streets) is a small trapezoidal park with a European feel. The 1989 reconstruction that utilized 19th century materials like cast iron, blue stone as well as herringbone patterned sidewalks won the Art Commission's Annual Award for Excellence in Design, and the Parks Council's first Philip Winslow Award for Public Projects.
Congress Street at Clinton Street
Now the Sovereign Bank, this early 20's Italian Renaissance style building was designed by McKenzie, Voorhees & Gmelin (responsible for some of New York's most famous structures including the Brooklyn Municipal Building). A plaque to the right of the entrance marks the site of the hill from which George Washington surveyed the Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776.
130 Court Street (Southwest corner of Atlantic Avenue)
