Top 10 Ways to Show Off Brooklyn
By Drew Pisarra, Citysearch Contributor
From the Brooklyn Brewery to the Century 21 Dept Store, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Brooklyn.
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St. Ann's Warehouse
38 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY
Puppet festivals, jazz suites and multimedia productions distinguish this eclectic performing-arts venue. -
Madiba Restaurant
195 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
The only South African eatery in town testifies to Brooklyn's multiculturalism with flavor and occasionally, live entertainment. -
Brooklyn Brewery
79 North 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY
The best place to get a taste of local brews. On Saturdays, you can even see how they're made. -
Kurdish Library and Museum
144 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY
For politically minded visitors, this one-of-a-kind institution provides insight into the culture and history of the Sunni Muslim tribe. -
UrbanGlass
647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Peruse, purchase or create beads, vases and mosaics at America's first and largest public studio for glassblowing and kiln casting. -
Brooklyn Bridge Anchorage
Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Why simply cross the famous bridge when you can go inside? This performance space hosts significant arty attractions. -
Micro Museum
123 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
The displayed work--part installation, part multimedia, mostly weird--isn't easily classifiable, but the experience is definitely innovative. -
D'amico Foods
309 Ct St, Brooklyn, NY
Step back in time and have a great cup of cappuccino at this historic coffeehouse and salumeria.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Strolling under the wisteria-covered bowers is one of the great joys of a New York City spring.
