Brooklyn

Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City’s five boroughs and in the last decade or so has become a hipster paradise. Across the East River from Manhattan, and connected by multiple bridges including the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn is full of popular attractions like the New York Aquarium, Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the popular neighborhoods of Dumbo and Williamsburg. In this large borough, you can find any food you might ever want, and popular cuisine includes Jewish and Puerto Rican dishes.

A photo of the Manhattan Bridge taken at dusk in NYC from Brooklyn.
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Iconic Neighborhoods

Park Slope:


Park Slope is a neighborhood in northwest Brooklyn located on the west side of Prospect Park located just a short walk from the Brooklyn Zoo and Brooklyn Museum. Many historic brownstone houses, popularized in Brooklyn, are within this neighborhood’s residential area. Casual restaurants lie along 5th and 7th Avenue in the community and cater to the residents who are often families or young professionals. Indie stores and bars also fill the streets of this relaxed neighborhood.

Dumbo:

Popular among tourists and New Yorkers alike, Dumbo is one of the most trendy neighborhoods in the city. Converted warehouses are filled with high end and boutique shopping in the community as well as trendy restaurants, cafes, and cocktail lounges. Picturesque for its cobblestone streets, Dumbo is also home to a thriving art scene. Located along the East River, Manhattan is easily accessible by walking across the famed Brooklyn Bridge which affords stunning views of lower Manhattan.  

Brooklyn Cuisine

Hot Dogs

Nothing too fancy or special about this dish. But the simple hot dog is a great option if you’re looking for a quick snack from a street vendor or casual restaurant. Toppings in the Big Apple are traditionally mustard and onions. Get some delicious dogs delivered today from restaurants in Brooklyn such as Papaya Dog or Chelsea Papaya.

New York Style Pizza

New York Style Pizza is characterized by its thin crust and wide slices. Crispy crust is a staple of the dish and often the slices are big enough to be folded in half. Simple ingredients like tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese are all it takes to make a delicious New York Style Pizza. The New York Pizza grew out of the Italian Neapolitan style pizza that immigrants to New York City brought with them to America. This style of Pizza is popular in the Northeast and across the country as well. Get some delivered right now from restaurants like Pizza Secret or Mother Dough Pizza.

Meatball Parm

A twist on the chicken parmesan sandwich, a Meatball Parm is a simple sandwich where meatballs, tomato or marinara sauce, and cheese, like parmesan but sometimes other examples such as provolone or mozzarella are added to a sub roll. Most often, the sandwich is toasted and warmed up. Other ingredients like vegetables can also be added. Get it delivered today from Brooklyn restaurants like Tony's Pizza.