36 Hours on the Brooklyn Water front

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When you think of New York City, you think of the crazy hustle and bustle. Sure, it is a nice getaway, but if you’re looking for something slightly more mellow, head down to Brooklyn, NY. The Brooklyn Water front offers a variety of locations with tons of things you can do there that will catch your eye… and satisfy your taste buds.

Friday

  1. The start of your journey | 11 a.m

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. First stop at the XO Creperie that’s located on Emmons avenue. This is the place to go to indulge yourself with the finest crepes. If it’s sweet that your craving, go for the Nutella crepes with strawberries ($16). If it’s something savory, go ahead and order the Eggs Benedict with Lox in Creamy Cheese Sauce ($11). Whatever the choice of food, you get to enjoy the nice summer breeze on the balcony overlooking the canal with swans that swim gracefully.

Photography credits to ACMB Photography

Photography credits to ACMB Photography

2. Coney Island | 12:30 p.m

Coney Island offers an ideal summer getaway from the nuttiness left back at home. Visit Coney Island that stretches nearly 3 miles of sandy beaches, clear blue skies, sound of clashing waves, and sea salt aroma in the air. There you can feel the warm sand in between your toes, sit near the ocean, and have an oasis of serenity. Take a nice long stroll on the beach or the boardwalk with your friends and family… The best part of it is it’s free!

Coney Island Boardwalk, Day to Night. Photo © Stephen Wilkes.

Coney Island Boardwalk, Day to Night. Photo © Stephen Wilkes.

3. Nathan’s Famous| 3:00 p.m

Coming to Coney Island and not trying Nathan’s is like going to Arizona and forgetting to stop at the Grand Canyon. It is just a fast food joint you might say, yes, but it is the original Nathan’s that Brooklyn carries. Go on and try the world’s famous beef chili cheese dog ($4.79) and wash it down with a refreshing old fashioned lemonade ($2.59). Happen to be near by Nathan’s on July 4th? Perfect! There you will enjoy watching their annual hot dog eating contest. That will be a memory you certainly will not forget.

4. Fun Times|5:30 p.m

Coney Island not only carries the original Nathan’s. It also holds a landmark that everyone knows about when they think of Coney Island. Start your fun adventure with Coney Island’s famous roller coaster, The Cyclone. This coaster in fact sounds like it is loose and falling apart, but people gravitate to that and find their thrill even more heightened.  Crazy right? After riding the Cyclone, head inside Luna park (free entry) and extract the kid that is hiding inside you. Enjoy the rides until your stomach can bear no more. If you had enough of all the spinning and twirling, walk down to the beach where they show free movies from a giant 40 foot inflatable screen. Lay down the beach towel and get that popcorn ready!

Saturday

5. Gone Fishin’| 7:00 a.m

Come aboard the Marilyn Jean IV charter for a memorable fishing excursion. Located just off pier 6 on Emmons avenue. The charter departs from the pier and takes you along a peaceful, but yet exciting trip past Brooklyn’s famous Coney Island, Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Manhattan NY Skyline, and the Statue of Liberty while enjoying the essence of fishing. The fish that are caught, may be taken home; The crew can fillet the fish upon request. The trip is a total of 5 hours ($25) and guarantees a lifetime experience, so reservations are strongly recommended. Food is served and equipment is included on the trip.

6. Food On Foot Tours| 2:20 p.m

What is so great about NYC is that the city offers you a wide range of things to do. If you have a strong passion for food, Food On Foot Tours is what you can’t miss out on. This food tour covers Brooklyn’s waterfront neighborhoods. Groups meet at the Pennsylvania station to start their food journey. The tour will take you to 4 different locations, so make sure you have a metro card handy. All destinations are a surprise and you’ll never know what you’ll have on your plate until you arrive to your location. Food on Foot Tours are usually 3 to 5 hours long, so wear something comfortable.

Sunday

7. Lettuce Turnip the Beet | 9:00 a.m

Floyd Bennett Field offers a variety of activities, but there is one that has been proven to help you live longer. Intrigued yet? Welcome to Floyd Bennett Gardens Association. For just 50 dollars a year and 8 hours of community service, you are free to plot until you drop! Growing your own produce will save you a heck of a lot of money, so what do you have to lose?

Credit: Irina Kupershteyn

Credit: Irina Kupershteyn

8. Foodie’s Paradise |3:00 pm

Got hungry after all that gardening? Head down to Smorgasburg, every food enthusiast’s heaven. You will find a wide range of food and beverages there, so make sure you come with an empty stomach and a full wallet of cash. You will experience different cuisines the vendors have to offer you. Try the Ramen Burger ($10), you wont regret it! Smorgasburg might seem a bit overwhelming, but in the long run, the experience you will get from it is grand. Not to mention, you will be eating your food with a great view of the NYC skyline.

9. Sleep Tight| Lodging

Nothing is better than coming home from a long day and just flopping right down to your king sized bed. Although Comfort inn isn’t the most luxuries of the hotels, I didn’t want this adventure to be only about where you are staying. Comfort inn is located in the Sheepshead Bay area on Emmons Avenue, and is a walking distance from XO Creperies. Comfort inn is right on the beach, so you will have a nice view of the ocean. It offers a complimentary hot breakfast and a guaranteed comfortable stay. The nightly rate is $169.99 and offers amenities.

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References:

1. Home – XO Creperie. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://www.xocreperie.com/

2. Tourist Information. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://www.coneyisland.com/tourist-information

3. Nathan’s Famous. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://www.nathansfamous.com/

4. Homepage – Luna Park in Coney Island. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://lunaparknyc.com/

5. Brooklyn New York Fishing Boat Sheepshead Bay Party Charter – Marilyn Jean IV. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://www.mj2fishing.com/

6. See and taste New York like a New Yorker! (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://foodonfoottours.com/

7. The Floyd Bennett Gardens Association, Inc. | FBGA. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://fbga.net/

8. Smorgasburg | A Brooklyn Flea Food Market. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://www.smorgasburg.com/

9. Comfort Inn Hotel in Brooklyn, NY – Book Your Stay Today! (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-brooklyn-new_york-NY275

 

 

New York City, a place known as the city that never sleeps, the home of various cultures, and the place where you can just be you. Yes, of course NYC offers all that, but if you want to step outside the box and stay in a more quiet relaxing area make sure you visit The Brooklyn Bride Water, experience an amazing weekend doing things you wouldn’t never imagine to do in NYC

June 13, 2014 Friday

1) King Lear- Brooklyn Bridge Park | 6:00 pm

Ever been intrigued by Shakespeare? If so step out of the box and enjoy the afternoon watching the phrases and sentences come to life, performed by theater 2020. If you’re not interested then just sit and enjoy an amazing sunset, painting the sky and hiding timidly behind the manhattan skyscrapers directly across the still Waters dividing the boroughs carefully. You may enjoy and get a different point of view of what Shakespeare’s writing were about. This is Shakespeare like you’ve never seen it before.

2) Racco’s Taco and Tequila Bar | 8:30 pm

After an amazing live performance, hunger might join the night. Before going back to the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott stop at the corner of the hotel at a restaurant named Rocco’s tacos. A four star restaurant and bar, rated by yelp. An amazing restaurant when it comes to meals that focus on culture and flavor. Racco’s taco is a well know traditional taco spot that with make you want to reorder and then food home with you.  Their out of this world traditional Mexican food will make you become a fan of the Mexican food customs. Great service is found here, a large relaxing space, and of course various alcoholic beverages. Mexican oriented as well as others.

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June 14, 2014 Saturday

3) Kayaking |8:00 am

Have you ever wanted to take of Row Beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, well who doesn’t? The Brooklyn bridge boathouse will make your dreams come true. Pier number 2 will make this happen, no experience necessary and best of all this activity is free. Enjoy a great time entering a premises that is prohibited most of the times, feel free, wiggle your fingers as you touch the water and then paddle yourself near the center of the river breath the cool air, let this once in a life time moment take over you. If you are given the chance to enjoy it, then do give it your best, race the other kayak’s around you, but  make sure is you want participate arrive early and ready for the action, lines get really long. who would want to miss a chance to Glide along the waters of the Brooklyn Bridge without a cost, you won’t regret it.

4) Walking towards the brunch | 11:00 am

After that amazing experience it will definitely get you tired. Since you just finished being on  water, why not complete the marvelous time by enjoy an energizing brunch that will remind you of the kayaking moments you were just in. Luke’s lobster is a small restaurant only 12 minutes from Pier 2. While you walk to your destination make sure to take in every single detail these sky scrapers, it’s fascinating the way these buildings caress the unreachable point of the sky, its intimidating yet inspiring. one you arrive to Luke’s Lobster remember once you purchase your food, eat it outdoors near the river. This will make you feel as if you’re in the beautiful state of Maine

5) Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm | 12:30 pm

The weather is nice and warm, the sun is up and you don’t mind getting down and dirty. Then why not visit the Brooklyn Navy Yard rooftop garden? You will experience the hands-on work farmers do in order to maintain their crops delicious and healthy, but just wait! Make sure to bring your camera because the view from where you stand is 100% breath taking. You will not forget it, even if you tried. Remember how the buildings looked while you were cruising passed them on your way to Luke’s Lobster, well front this point you will no longer be intimidated, but get filled of courage while looking down at these, what are now small buildings resembling lego pieces from a far.

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 6) Go back to the Hotel| 4:30 pm

Relax, get cleaned up, and take the time to enjoy and feel the peace. Dress up and look your best, prepare yourself for a romantic evening with a view that will leave you speechless. It’s your last night so make it unforgettable.

7) River cafe | 7:00 pm

You have just arrived at the River CafĂ©. Sit, relax and take the time to enjoy the people or person you’re with. The area around you and the food being served are just a plus of where you are sitting. The River CafĂ© offers a fascinating old-world Manhattan fine dining experience. This will make your evening a very special one. This Cafe well set the mood for its significant meaning to the Brooklyn bridge, as well as its romantic and delicate atmosphere. Once you enter this restaurant you will come out more in love with Brooklyn as well as the significant other with you.

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8) A romantic walk | 10:00 pm

It’s late, the weather is nice and warm,yet not too warm, perfect to relax and take pictures. Walk from where you are (pier 1) to the other end of the pier. The setting around you is what will make you want to come back and enjoy another time here in NYC. The light of each of the windows from every building drawing gracefully upon the water, followed by the sweet moon shining down on you are you hook hands with your significant other, of just talk and connect with a friend. after these wonderful 36 hours you may go back home, or even to another destination, but you will never be able to forget about your 36 hours in the amazing Brooklyn water front.

* If you do decided to visit this amazing location, you will not regret it*

#1/3 – http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events

#2 – http://www.roccostacos.com

#4 – http://lukeslobster.com

#5 – http://brooklyngrangefarm.com

#6 – http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycbk-new-york-marriott-at-the-brooklyn-bridge/

#7 – http://therivercafe.com

References

“Events.” Brooklyn Bridge Park. Web. <http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events/2014/06>.

“Brooklyn Grange.” (All About) Brooklyn Grange. Web. <http://brooklyngrangefarm.com>.

“Luke’s (info).” Luke’s. Web. <http://lukeslobster.com>.

“Location Name.” Racco’s Taco, Brookly Bridge Marriott,. Web. <https://www.google.com>.

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In the OpenLab Spotlight

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HMGT faculty and students are in the OpenLab spotlight once again. I am happy to share with you that Prof. Krondl’s Culinary Tourism class is being showcased for all the college community to see. https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/. His course was chosen because of the attention his senior students are dedicating to documenting their NYC food experiences in a way that we can all benefit from. You can see the student’s work here: https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/culinarytourism2014/.

What makes the spotlight of his work even more significant is that the spotlight is rarely dedicated to our part-time colleagues. Congratulations Prof. Krondl and thank you for leading our students in such a creative and informative fashion.

Make sure to congratulate him with a message or in person.