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The 38 Essential Brooklyn Places, Spaces, and Destinations

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One might say that Brooklyn's having a moment, but that's really rather absurd to say about a borough that boasts 2.5 million residents and Marty Markowitz. One thing's clear, however: the cultural life of Brooklyn—as reflected in urban design, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor activity—has never been richer. As such, our editors from Curbed NY, Eater NY, and Racked NY put their heads together to form this, our guide to the 38 most vital places, spaces, and destinations in Brooklyn. The list is sponsored by our friends at Absolut, which are currently honoring the Borough of Kings with a limited edition Absolut Brooklyn. Maybe we missed your favorite spot—perhaps from an under-represented neighborhood—so do let us know via the tipline what else deserves credit. The Brooklyn 38 is a work in progress, as is the borough itself.

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Brooklyn Flea At One Hanson Place

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Coney Island Boardwalk

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Granite Staircase at Pier 1

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Prospect Park

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McCarren Park

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Park Slope Food Cooperative

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Domino Sugar Factory

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Brooklyn Academy of Music

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Epaulet

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Trader Joe's

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Beacon's Closet

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Moon River Chattel

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Bookcourt

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Spoonbill & Sugartown Books

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Staubitz Market

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Fred Flare Store

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A.P.C. Surplus

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Motorino Pizza

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Fette Sau

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Prime Meats

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Roberta's

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Sunny's Bar In Red Hook

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Sixpoint Craft Ales

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Brooklyn Kitchen/The Meat Hook

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La Superior

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Tanoreen

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Peter Luger Steakhouse

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Di Fara Pizzeria

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Brooklyn Bowl

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Feast of the Giglio

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Atlantic Antic

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Bedford Ave & N 7th St

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Brooklyn Flea At One Hanson Place

Coney Island Boardwalk

Granite Staircase at Pier 1

Prospect Park

McCarren Park

Park Slope Food Cooperative

Domino Sugar Factory

Brooklyn Academy of Music

Bird

Epaulet

Trader Joe's

Beacon's Closet

Moon River Chattel

Bookcourt

Spoonbill & Sugartown Books

Staubitz Market

Oak

Fred Flare Store

A.P.C. Surplus

Diner

Motorino Pizza

Fette Sau

Prime Meats

Roberta's

Sunny's Bar In Red Hook

Sixpoint Craft Ales

Brooklyn Kitchen/The Meat Hook

Rye

La Superior

Tanoreen

Peter Luger Steakhouse

Di Fara Pizzeria

Brooklyn Bowl

Rebar

Feast of the Giglio

Darr

Atlantic Antic

Bedford Ave & N 7th St