Welcome to the Neighborhood.
Frame 283 is situated in the idyllic Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, just west of Bedford-Stuyvesant. A myriad of coffee shops, restaurants, and other community fixtures line the mostly residential streets. The neighborhood borders the newly renovated Brooklyn Navy Yard to the north, Prospect Heights to the south, and Fort Greene to the west.
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Fan-Fan Doughnuts
Fan-Fan is the sophomore shop from Fany Gerson, fried sweets legend and founder of the popular Dough doughnut brand. Here, find a rotating cast of flavors such as Mexican Cinnamon sugar and yuzu meringue, plus pecan sticky buns.
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Brooklyn Kolache Co.
Texas-style kolaches are hard to come by in New York, but Brooklyn Kolache Co. serves up many kinds of the doughy pastry, both savory and sweet, like sausage, jalapeño, and cheese and PB & J.
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Clementine
Vegan and gluten-free muffins, cupcakes, and the like are complemented by salads and sandwiches at lunch, coffee all day, and plenty of tables to work and chat both inside and out.
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Greenberg's Bagels
The neighborhood bagel shop slings old-school New York-style bagels and breakfast sandwiches plus BLTs, tuna salad, and other takes on Jewish deli classics.
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Pilar Cuban Bakery
Empanadas, tres leches cake, Cubano sandwiches, and guava crumb bars are some of what you can find at this Cuban bakery.
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Playground Coffee
A hip community center and coffee shop with an annex in the back that sells books, zines, and merchandise from POC artists.
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Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
A quirky café specializing in healthy, seasonal fare, baked goods, and coffee drinks—including a mean matcha latte.
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The Mixtape Shop
This contemporary shop, which doubles as a coffee shop with killer tunes, sells an array of House, Techno, Funk & Soul, Disco, Jazz, and Electronic records.
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Chilo’s
At the back of this vibey dive bar there’s a food truck slinging carnitas, nopales, and huitlacoche tacos ‘til late-night, plus egg, cheese and avocado-filled wonders on weekends.
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Do or Dive
This kitschy dive is dog-friendly and easy on the wallet. Many types of cold beer on tap plus a wood-paneled outdoor space add to the appeal.
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Dynaco
Dimly lit Dynaco is an intimate hangout great for a date at the bar or a group hang in the back, where a fireplace roars in the wintertime.
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Izzy Rose
Izzy Rose is the sister bar of Clementine Bakery, serving frozen and signature cocktails, draft beers, glasses of wine, and vegan empanadas with a breezy backyard to boot.
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Speedy Romeo
Located just around the corner from 283 Frame, Speedy Romeo is a St. Louis-style food-wired pizzeria open for lunch and dinner every day, plus brunch on the weekends.
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For All Things Good
At For All Things Good, house-made masa serves as the foundation for tetelas, memelas, quesadillas, and tlyauditas, plus tacos for dinner. Pro-tip: pick up a stack of freshly made tortillas to go.
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Calaca
Come for the tacos and tostadas, stay for one more mezcalita. Calaca dishes excellent Mexican fare and delicious cocktails.
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Fancy Nancy
The neighborhood’s best burger can be found at Fancy Nancy. Other hits include deviled eggs and double-cooked duck wings at this cozy and friendly eatery.
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Locanda Vini e Olii
Transport yourself to Tuscany with a meal at Locanda Vini e Olii, which is housed in a converted old pharmacy and excels in rustic pastas, Negronis, and one of the city’s sneaky best steaks.
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The Fly
Rotisserie chicken is what The Fly is known for, and with a side of the restaurant’s signature white sauce, you can’t go wrong. Add to that a concise menu of sides, plus a solid wine list and affordable drinks, and you have a neighborhood staple.
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Fort Greene Farmers Market
The Saturday farmers market in neighboring Fort Greene is abundant with produce, fresh bread, and community chatter. Come early, before the cream of the crop sells out, and be sure to bring cash.
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Pratt Institute Sculpture Park
A neighborhood gem and one of the city’s largest sculpture gardens, the park weaves throughout the art school’s 25-acre campus and features works from both well-known and emerging artists.
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Underwood Park
Underwood Park is a favorite hangout for Clinton Hill toddlers complete with a jungle gym, swingset, and multiple slides.
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YMCA
The local gym features all of your basic workout equipment, plus a swimming pool, basketball court, classes for adults, and programs for kids.
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Greene Hill Food Co-Op
Clinton Hill’s answer to the Park Slope Food Co-Op is smaller but still mighty. Members work shifts and get rewarded in groceries at this not-for-profit cooperative.
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Guevara's
Buy vegan staples ranging from baking ingredients to healthy snacks, pick out a plant or two to take home, or enjoy a coffee and a sandwich on-site. Guevara’s is built for the vegan lifestyle, by the Mekelburg’s team.
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Hart’s
Known for their daily changing menu, stellar lamb burger, saucy clam toast, and warm vibes, Hart’s is currently operating as a gourmet grocery store where you can shop for restaurant-quality cuts of meat and fish plus prepared stews and dips, vinegars and fresh bread, and more.
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Mekelburg’s
A gourmet grocery with a cheese counter, the world’s best babka, and a beer bar-meets-sandwich shop in the back.
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The Food Emporium
All of your basic food shopping can be done here, from produce to dairy, meat, pantry staples, and snacks.
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Radicle Wine
Sandwiched in between 283 Frame and Speedy Romeo is your one-stop-shop for no intervention wines and mezcal, amongst a tight curation of other spirits. A colorful aesthetic and an emphasis on music and community make Radicle the perfect local shop.
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Atlas Wine Merchants
Atlas features all-natural wines from all across the globe. Ask the super-friendly staff for a recommendation and show up for wine tastings on Friday evenings.
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Bouchon
Organic, biodynamic, and other natural farming practices are emphasized in Bouchon’s selection, which features both New and Old World wines, with attention on France and Italy.