An Indie Rocker's Guide to Brooklyn

"My favorite place to see movies. Nice seats, good views, no jackasses." [link]

This former Italian men's club has a "classy old Brooklyn vibe." Plus, "Tasty Metropolitans if you like pink drinks in fragile glasses." [link]

This unmarked Smith Street dive with a killer jukebox is Mr. Berninger's favorite bar outside Prospect Heights. And for those in the market, it's also a "Good place to … find a wife." [link]

This Ditmas Park foodie mecca is known for their seasonal, locally grown ingredients and friendly, neighborhood charm. "The food is amazing and they sometimes play songs … off our Cherry Tree EP, which was written to eat to," says Matt. [link]

This inventive tapas restaurant offers "Great food with a curious décor," which, thanks to iron chandeliers and "sapphic gargoyles and such," exudes medieval goth. [link]

Matt deems the fare at this Prospect Heights eatery better than your normal diner food. He also appreciates its remedial qualities -- "Great for hangovers" -- and says … the owners are uncommonly nice. [link]

Matt enjoys the comforts of this quaint and casual French bistro. While Le Gamin also serves Frenchie standards like amande croissants, croque monsieurs, and moule … frites, the savory and sweet crepes are the way to go. [link]

Swivel-top bar stools and vintage signage recall this neighborhood bar's former life as a mom-and-pop soda fountain. But in its current incarnation, "Soda has lots of … couches and corners to disappear into, a great jukebox and a spacious garden for smokers. They also serve decent perogies, burgers, and chicken wings." [link]

"This is across the street and run by the same people from Aliseo Osteria del Borgo, but it's more casual. They serve amazing pizzas, and you will find spaghetti and … meatballs." Keep it simple with Amorina's traditional pie toppings, like tomato and fresh mozz, or venture into esotery with figs, dried cherries, orange zest, and crème fraiche. (photo) [link]

This Prospect Heights osteria specializes in quality Italian small plates and wine from owner Albano Ballerini's native Marche region. Matt recommends the regional … authenticity ("You won't find spaghetti and meatballs") and reveals his softer side ("The perfect place to take a sweetheart"). [link]