Atlantic Avenue, and the surrounding side streets, has some wonderful boutiques and restaurants. There are a number of antique stores, clothing boutiques, stores selling mid-century furniture, fragrances and gift items.
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Great stores include:
Sterling Place, at 363 Atlantic Ave., between Hoyt and Bond. They feature beautiful home decor, gifts, accessories, art and furniture.
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Boerum Hill Shopping GRDN for the Urban Gardener at 103 Hoyt St.
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Area restaurants include:
Blue Bottle Coffee: CA based Blue Bottle has a small store with great coffee at 85 Dean St.
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The Little Sweet Café, at 77 Hoyt St, is also a fun spot for coffee, crepes, cakes and pastries.
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Bien Cuit: A small French bakery with lovely pastries and cookies. I went to Blue Bottle and then headed to Bien Cuit to find a snack to go with my latte. 120 Smith Street. In early 2020, Zachary Golper was named a Semifinalist for the 2020 James Beard Award for Outstanding Baker!
French Louie: This is a small, charming French Bistro at 320 Atlantic Avenue. They serve lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends.
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To stay and explore Boerum Hill and other neighborhoods in Brooklyn, one good option is the Aloft Hotel. It is located downtown at 216 Duffield St.
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