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all things in my favorite hood... Williamsburg! shhh! don't tell anyone.

 1. Peachfrog

136 N 10th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-3224

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side

3.0 star rating
  7/17/2010

sometimes you'll luck out, sometimes you'll never find what you're looking for. isn't that life, though?

Peachfrog may not have things that fit or is really my style, but every now and then when i visit... i end up finding the cutest accessories…More »

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 2. The Woods

48 S 4th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 782-4955

Categories: Bars, Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - South Side

4.0 star rating
  7/17/2010

good for groups? yes.
lots of bathroom stalls? yes.
back patio? yes.
taco truck? yes.
can you bring outside food? yes.
cheap drinks and specials? HAIL YES.

it's a little annoying getting here from the train... but once you're here... you don't want to…More »

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 3. Saint's Alp Teahouse

164 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-3888

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Taiwanese

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side

4.0 star rating
  7/17/2010

broke? thirsty? hungry? wanting to people (hipster) watch?

every time i've come here- i like it more. the service is great, the selection are plentiful and the noodle/rice bowls are cheap and even cheaper during lunchtime. this may not be the best…More »

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 4. The Meat Hook

100 Frost St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 349-5033

Category: Meat Shops

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side

4.0 star rating
  7/17/2010

i don't usually cook a lot of meat. however, upon arriving at The Meat Hook- i get curious of all the rare cuts and sausages that are available here. the butchers are very helpful when you ask them questions about what to get.

their shelves are…More »

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 5. Bozu

296 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 384-7770

Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - South Side

5.0 star rating
  7/18/2010

Bozu is one of those special places where you get excited for.

i think many reviewers have nailed it with their explanations. i cannot add anything more to their assessments. but... i just have to exclaim the following:

the Tofu Salad is what's…More »

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 6. Food Bazaar

21 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

4.0 star rating
  7/18/2010

bazaaro bazaaro.
Food Bazaar is bazaaro!

this is where i do all my guh-ro-so-ri (grocery) shopping. why the FOB talk? well, this joint is owned by Koreans. they keep this place up to date and efficient. they sell instant coffee by the check out stands…More »

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 7. Cafe Los Arcos

255 A Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 381-2550

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

3.0 star rating
  7/18/2010

best Mexican in the hood? no.
convenient from the subway? YES.
grilled corn? oh yeah.
burritos? yes... but it's just OK.
lunch specials? uh huh! it's a great deal!

a few steps from the Montrose L stop- Cafe Los Arcos is a great place to stop in for…More »

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 8. Bahia Restaurant & Cafe

690 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 218-6081

Category: Latin American

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

5.0 star rating
  7/18/2010

"a pupu what?"
PUPUSA!
"what the hillbilly hell is that?!?!"

i came here many moons ago with a huge group of hungover friends. Rob L. was boasting about this place to us after everyone was craving pupusas after the Red Hook Ballfields. the pupusas come…More »

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 9. New Mexico Place Restaurant

189 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 302-4573

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2011

what do you do when a place is so good... but their delivery dispatch person is SO DAMNED RUDE?!?! almost makes you want to never order from them again, right? wrong. you simply wince at every ring.. until someone picks up and you only HOPE it's a…More »

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 10. The Garden Grill

318 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 384-8668

Categories: Diners, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2011

this is THAT diner where i order from every week... sometimes 2-3x's a week. i call this: obsession. perhaps it's just laziness.

i'm exhausted after work; i want a burger and a bowl of chili. this is where i get my fix. there are tons of healthy food…More »

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 11. Sami Q Mini Mart

146 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-5172

Category: Convenience Stores

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

3.0 star rating
  Update - 1/18/2012

a lot of beers and sodas in this joint. all the cheap Arizona Teas for .99, too! the shelves are old and there are many uncommon brands housed in here... BUT: the fact that the owner calls me his "habibi" (my love in Arabic) and is extremely sweet to…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    1/22/2011

    it's your standard bodega with usual fixins.  their drinks selections aren't half bad as some of the… Read more »

 12. Note Thai

279 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 381-2889

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

1.0 star rating
  1/22/2011

everything here tastes like plastic and ginger. from the soups to the stir fried whatchamacallits- it all seems to be over loaded with ginger (which is never pleasant to bite into!!) and lacks other traditional Thai flavors.

i have given Note Thai…More »

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 13. Nam Nam

109B Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-9200

Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

5.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

oh, thank the lord!!!
is it real? is it a mirage?! YES... it's bubble tea in my muthaf*ckin hood!!!

honestly, i was weary living in East Williamsburg without a place to get my boba fix. besides the Saint Alps Teahouse on Bedford... that's just too far…More »

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 14. Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant

103 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-2200

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

3.0 star rating
  1/17/2012 First to Review

out of all the Chinese joints on my street, Happy Garden is my go-to. it's your typical "american chinese take out"... but there are a few things about this place that i find enjoyable at any GCS (ghetto chinese spot):

- iced tea in a soup container…More »

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 15. Graham Laundromat - CLOSED

123 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 963-2536

Category: Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

it's not all flossy and glamorous in here. however, there's a cute charm to this place. the old machines, the one arcade game, toy claw machine and really grungy aesthetics makes this place make you feel like you're living in brooklyn circa 1975. i…More »

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 16. Stella Di Sicilia Bakery

217 Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 417-1849

Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

5.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

fresh baked bread, cookies and pastries. this is my one stop shop for holiday desserts! everything here is fresh and delicious. the counter people are always sweet and helpful. the smell of bread wafting out into the street of Montrose every…More »

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 17. Cup

221 Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

5.0 star rating
  1/19/2012

wah wah wah! it's so pricey and I can't afford it... so I'll just buy street cart or bodega coffee. OooOoook! then do that.

honestly, people- if you're complaining about prices for a coffee shop that's conveniently located by the L train, in HIPSTER…More »

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 18. Warma Café

442 Lorimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 963-2003

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Restaurants

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

4.0 star rating
  3/4/2012

you got the munches and you're too lazy to walk outside for chips. no, you want something a little bit for filling but not over stuff yourself with an entree. Warma Cafe is your answer!

the empanadas are my go-to. the Pizza one is my favorite.…More »

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 19. Pollo

108 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-1033

Category: Latin American

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

3.0 star rating
  3/4/2012

service is horrible, they never answer their phone and they force you to sit down and eat when you want to order take out.

the food isn't spectacular, but it's abundant and hits the spot. anything with Chicharron involved is a must-order. the "pollo"…More »

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 20. Boulevard Cafe

253 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 381-2442

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2012

i actually don't know why i don't come here more often. i DO live like 3 blocks away. their sandwiches are awesome and coffee is one of the "better" choices around this hood. bodega/bakery coffee isn't disgusting, but it's nice to have a higher…More »

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 21. 1 or 8

66 S 2nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 384-2152

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - South Side

5.0 star rating
  4/13/2012

you live in WIlliamsburg? this has to be the prime choice to really impress your family, friends or special someone. this is def. a stupid idea for a FIRST date. why? you'll see.

walking into the restaurant with NO reservation, we were able to score…More »

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 22. Supercore

305 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-1629

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - South Side

4.0 star rating
  4/19/2012

i miss my Okasan every time i walk by or dine here. it smells of curry and coffee in here. you can simply plug in your laptop, chill at a booth and hang out with yourself or friends for hours without someone bothering you. sounds like home.

the music…More »

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 23. The Drink

228 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-8463

Category: Bars

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

3.0 star rating
  4/19/2012

you know- it was awesome when it first opened last year... when no one really knew about it and you were able to DRINK there without getting slammed into the wall by crowds of people or had to scream over the noise/music to talk to your friends. it's…More »

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 24. Bushwick Pita Palace

243 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 456-9114

Categories: Middle Eastern, Mexican

Neighbourhood: East Williamsburg

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2012

i've had reasonably EVERYTHING on this menu.
from the kebabs to the Mexican food and cheeseburgers... ask me and i'll tell you everything. i first came here when it used to be called El Loco Burrito.

you're going to be grossed out- but i seriously…More »

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Location

Brooklyn, NY

Yelping Since

May 2006

Things I Love

korean food, japanese food, vietnamese food, xiao long bao, sandwiches, pickles, whiskey, scotch, comics, video games, make up, beauty, fashion, photography, BROOKLYN, food, t.v., books, my bf & my friends

Find Me In

east village & k-town

My Hometown

seattle, WA- biaaaaaaa!

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When I'm Not Yelping...

i'm a BOSS. i run sh*t.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

i'm FABULOUS! i'm open-minded,  perceptive, opinionated and tasteful.

My Second Favourite Website

http://fab.com and http://ebay.com

The Last Great Book I Read

digital fortress- dan brown, derailed- james siegel & every sophie kinsella book

My First Concert

bush concert

My Favourite Movie

old boy, audition, ichi the killer, snatch, lock stock & 2 smoking barells

My Last Meal On Earth

Pho, Ssam Gyup Ssal (korean bacon w/ lettuce), Budae Jjigae (army stew)

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

i like to: torture/ whip /bond /bite /punish people. am i sick?

Most Recent Discovery

i spend too much cheddar on frou frou material possessions. but i can't help it.

Current Crush

my bf.                                                   not YOU; is him. Z.