Madiba Restaurant, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Grab dinner at a funkyCheers-type South African restaurant that celebrates Nelson Mandela. This is one of the top hip spots—and I don’t ordinarily like using the wordhip. —Jason Lampkin
As told to Linda Dyett. Photo by David Land. See all ofJason...
Brooklyn Flea, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
by Jason Lampkin
“This weekend flea market is off the hook. You’ll see a lot of Brooklyn-made items and rare 12-inch records. Its winter location is the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank, with chandeliers, marble floors, and high ceilings that...
Academy Restaurant, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
by Jason Lampkin
“Want to run into film industry heads? Have breakfast or lunch at this neighborhood diner. Locals meet up and network from booth to booth. The challah French toast—my first experience with any bread other than Wonder Bread—is...
The Smoke Joint, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
by Jason Lampkin
“Here’s a barbecue spot that draws a diverse crowd. It’s run by two visionaries (one black, one white, I’m pleased to say) and staffed by locals. Order the beef short ribs, spicy French fries, and Boylan’s sodas.” 87 S. Elliott...
Greenlight Bookstore, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
by Jason Lampkin, As Told To Linda Dyett
“At this independent bookstore, sunlight streams onto industrial tables covered by books. They’ve got a range of titles about New York, Fort Greene, and photography.” 686 Fulton St., at S. Portland Ave.,...
Frank’s Cocktail Lounge, Fort Greene, Brooklyn
by Jason Lampkin
“Frank’s is the real deal—the kind of old-school New York bar found only in period films. On Friday nights, there’s a dance party upstairs with live house music.” 660 Fulton St., between S. Elliott Pl. & Lafayette Ave., (718)...
