Henry Miller (author of the notoriously banned books Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn) moved into 91 Remsen Street with his second wife, June, in 1924.

This local-food-focused spot has elevated the Brooklyn Heights dining scene; it was born of a community pulling together and donating construction money through Kickstarter.

The Opsrey offers fairly sourced farm-to-table cuisine with sweeping views of Brooklyn Bridge Park and the East River.

Norman Mailer lived at this address briefly with his parents after graduating Harvard in 1943 and shortly before and after serving in WWII.

Though chain coffee and tea emporiums today dominate much of the City's caffeine culture, Two for the Pot, a cozy boutique on the Brooklyn Heights-Cobble Hill border, continues to provide a refreshing dose of mom-and-pop service, convenience and selection after nearly four decades in business.

The original Brooklyn Fatoosh (a second location opened up in Park Slope several years back) stands out among Downtown Brooklyn's multitude of Middle Eastern cuisine options—their pitas are baked fresh throughout the day, and their pita sandwiches, kebab platters and falafels are praised by the restaurant's dedicated local fan base for their massive size, as well as their high quality.

For more than 50 years in Brooklyn Heights, Henry’s End has offered classic staples and neighborhood favorites alongside a seasonally oriented program of specials.

Originally built between 1844 and 1847 by Edgar Bartow, this stunning Brooklyn Heights church is a National Historic Landmark where hundreds congregate every week.

Restored 1950s bar and restaurant in Cobble Hill.