| photography by andie furber |

New York is my great love - but Brooklyn is my life partner.

I’ve lived in Park Slope for the past five years, and it truly feels like home. It’s a little more spacious, a little more comfortable, and you can actually see the sky.

Whether it’s your first or fiftieth visit to NYC, don’t sleep on Brooklyn. There’s so much here waiting to be discovered.

| photography by andie furber |

We present to you: The Micro City Guide.

Our best recommendations, narrowed down to 1 per category.

Brooklyn can feel intimidating, since it's still revealing its hidden gems to the world. But as a five-year Brooklyn native, I can guarantee you these are my best recommendations.

Hotel | Ace Hotel Brooklyn

Breakfast | L'Appartement 4F
Plus, see our feature on our dear friend & founder of L'Appartement 4F, Ashley Coiffard!

Coffee | Saturn Road

Lunch | Winner

Dinner | Lillo

Drinks | Bar Blondeau

Dessert | Ample Hills Creamery

Museum | Transit Museum

Shop | Books Are Magic

Do | Brooklyn Flea

See | Prospect Park Boathouse

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Andie Furber
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