Fun selection of mid century and post modern furniture and design objects.

A good flat white is hard to find but this is one place in NYC that has coffee that tastes like it does back in New Zealand.

Chavela's makes delicious authentic Mexican food and its around the corner from my house, so I come here a lot. They make a mean margarita, and you can't beat their happy hour prices. $2 tacos? Yes, please. The decor is bright and lively, and the bar is made of beautiful Mexican tiles.

Home of Casa Bosques chocolates, to purchase directly at the studio.  By appointment only. 

An institution in Carroll Gardens that never lets you down. Don’t miss the prunes dessert or the wine bar, Franks, next door.