Park Slope to Gowanus: A Local Guide to Living Well
Your local guide to living well - from nourishing bites to natural wine bars. Whether you're resetting after summer travel or just carving out time for yourself, this one's for you.
This neighborhood guide is created in partnership with 655 Union.
655 Union is a boutique collection of luxury residences that blend high-end design with first-class amenities. The 1-2 bedroom residences boast soaring ceilings, an abundance of light, modern finishes, and dazzling skyline views. Explore 655 Union.
The Common
Global flavors, seasonal plates, and cooking classes come together in a space that celebrates good food, community, and slow living.
Ecobay Farms
Microgreens, edible blooms, and fresh-cut herbs are grown sustainably in the neighborhood’s own urban farm. Weekly drops bring vibrant, flavor-packed produce directly to your door.
Albero Dei Gelato
Authentic Italian gelato made with grass-fed milk, local fruits, and seasonal flavors for a taste of Lombardy in Brooklyn.
ROWM Beauty
Clean skincare treatments and holistic facials prioritize long-term skin health through gentle products and intentional techniques.
Wild Park Slope
With a focus on locally sourced ingredients, Wild Park Slope elevates classic Italian fare with a fully gluten-free, organic menu that emphasizes flavor and health harmony.
Anaïs
Serving a curated selection of natural wines and Mediterranean small plates, Anaïs invites guests to linger over frequent tastings, rotating pop-ups, and community-focused evenings that keep the experience fresh and unforgettable.
Terre Pasta
Using simple and unique ingredients to recreate a truly authentic Italian taste, Terre is committed to the value of “Respecting the Earth”, and their team of farmers, cheese makers, fishermen and winegrowers all share this commitment while honoring Italian traditions.
Liberty Farms Organic Farm Store
Organic produce, heritage meats, and biodynamic pantry staples bring the rhythms of upstate farming to the heart of Park Slope.
Lively Brooklyn
Enjoy smoothies, juices, toasts, and bowls, all crafted fresh, making it an easy stop for clean, energizing food any time of day.
Earth & Me
A low-waste lifestyle shop and refill bar offering elevated goods for sustainable living. From homewares to gifts, each piece is carefully curated to simplify, support, and inspire clean living.
Little Honey
Open daily for brunch, lunch, and dinner, Little Honey blends organic stone‑ground breads, house‑baked pastries, and wood‑fired pizzas into a welcoming dining experience rooted in community and craft.
Roots Café
This longtime neighborhood favorite serves coffee, breakfast, and comfort food with a local touch, while doubling as a hub for community care and good conversation.
Brooklyn Granary & Mill
A bakery and café built around fresh-milled whole grains. Enjoy house-baked breads, pastries, sandwiches, and focaccia all made with flour milled on-site.
Liar Liar
Low lighting, natural wine, and seasonal small plates define this effortlessly cool bar built for long nights and good conversation.
Heap‘s Ice Cream
Handmade in small batches, Heap’s offers creative, nostalgic flavors using locally sourced ingredients and plenty of heart.
Purslane Cafe
Purslane Cafe provides healthy, sustainably sourced food and coffee at the iconic Prospect Park Boathouse terrace.
Sky Ice
Thai-inspired ice cream and all-natural savory dishes come together in this cozy spot known for bold flavors, creative scoops, and local charm.
Did we forget any of your favorites? Let us know in the comments below. 👇
This neighborhood guide is free for all readers and was created in partnership with 655 Union.
655 Union is a boutique collection of luxury residences that blend high-end design with first-class amenities. The 1-2 bedroom residences boast soaring ceilings, an abundance of light, modern finishes, and dazzling skyline views.
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