Southward of New York City, explore a neighborhood that is part of the more populous borough that is filled with many attractions that appeals to many types of tourists, and very comparable to the attractions offered in Manhattan.

Street Art in Brooklyn

In recent decades, the borough of Brooklyn has seen major changes that have made Brooklyn a vastly different New York City borough than what is was in the past. Gone are the days when certain parts of Brooklyn were lined with old warehouses and piers that were empty. The Brooklyn Waterfront is an example of how beautification efforts of a location can completely change to create popular spaces for many occasions/events that appeals to cultural, food and beverage, religious, sports tourists. Brooklyn is home to the famous Barclays Center, an arena to hold various events such as sporting events. Brooklyn is additionally home to Coney Island, in which tourists can discover the iconic amusement parks comparable to the famous Disneyland or Six Flags, and a beach to discover various street performers, and a place for leisure time. Start your exploration at Williamsburg, which offers refined experiences in music performances, galleries, shops and restaurants.

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SATURDAY

1) Butler’s orders (12 PM)- Start off your day at a Williamsburg café accessible via the MTA’s L train line. Butler Café is reviewed by many publications and critics, and for good reason; Ryan Butler, who has been award with a Michelin star, is known to create very tasty and savory meals and treats for the community to enjoy for breakfast and lunchtime. Have a taste of their breakfast empanada (Crafted with scrambled eggs, smoked bacon, arugula, cheddar cheese, all topped with dukkah) for $8.50 USD; pair the empanada with an espresso/macchiato or an iced Americano as an alternative. In addition, consider Butler’s Baking Classes that are held on Thursday nights, to learn how to create the signature dishes for yourself along with baked goodies to take home with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2) Home décor art (1:45PM)- If seeking for house decorations that incorporate art into them, travel to Eskayel, where items such as pillows, carpets, rugs, and wallpapers that is textile-designed, weaved with fine art. This shows the culture of Brooklyn, where art is incorporated onto the streets, buildings, and even in items. The beauty of this store is that even if not planning to purchase anything, the art is very appealing to the eye. Although quite pricey, pick up a Dynasty- Slate Pillow, which includes an invisible zipper, and a 90/10 feather & down insert.

3) Relics of New York (4:30 PM)- Travel to The City Reliquary Museum, although on the outside, does not look similar to the many museums many tourists can tell instantly, the Reliquary Museum is indeed, a non-profit, local community museum. Admission fees are $7 a visit, $5 via student Identification cards. Explore the relics in their collection, each which are tied to the history of New York, in a local setting. Observe the area of Jackie Robinson collection, to commemorate the first professional baseball player in the Major League Baseball who was African-American.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4) Pizza time (7 PM)- New York City is known for having restaurant places that serve top-quality pizza that makes New York unique for tourists who are interested in food. Reservation-friendly, eat out at the Emmy Squared Pizza restaurant for the evening, at a casual setting, nothing too fancy. Begin with their classic “red” pizza ($16), with mozzarella incorporated into the pizza, or experiment with their “The Emmy” ($19) pizza, incorporating not just mozzarella, banana peppers, red onion, ranch, and side sauce. Pair the pizza with the “Okonomi Fries” ($12), topped with kewpie mayo, (smoother, creamer mayonnaise), okonomi barbeque sauce, and bonito flakes.

5) Brooklyn’s Live Music (10 PM) – Jazz music is considered to be a “hip part” of the nightlife of New York City, as jazz music plays a significant part in black history during the Harlem renaissance. Interested in meeting jazz artists? Join artists such as Zac Carson at the Williamsburg Music Center! It is a jazz club that is black-owned and ran by musicians, and is a non-profit club. Admission fee is $10 USD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY

6) New Day, Brunch Time (8 AM)- In an urban area such as New York, coffee is a major part of one’s mornings, and for a good reason- the caffeine in the coffee gives you the energy to get through the day. Head to Clinton Hall for a morning brunch, located adjacent to the Pod Hotel in Brooklyn. Clinton Hall serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, similar to traditional restaurants as Clinton Hall also serves alcoholic beverages. For brunch, order a Down South Frittata ($14), consisting of 3 eggs, crumbled bacon, Swiss cheese, potato hash browns, peppers, onions, buttermilk biscuit, and sausage gravy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7) Comida Mexicana (Mexican Food)(1 PM)- As a cultural tourist, visiting various restaurants with various themes are what makes New York unique; diversity of cultures, meaning new dishes to try originating from other countries. For the afternoon, head over to San Loco, located next to the Pod Hotel, a Tex-Mexican restaurant that provides a Mexican ambience. Arrive at Happy Hour (Noon- 6 PM) to enjoy a Frozen Margarita ($6). Order the chicken “Ballpark Nachos” ($5.25 small, $8.50 large), consisting of tortilla chips with beans, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, jalapēnos for the spiciness, & “mild” sauce for newcomers to Mexican food. In addition, order their signature “Taco Loco” ($5) that is made from a warm flour tortilla spread with pinto beans and is wrapped around a taco of choice, meaning a taco in a tortilla.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8) Art of the Human form (2:30 PM)- Located near the Bedford Avenue Station, take a quick stop at the Figureworks Art Gallery, a small community gallery that showcases modern 20^th century art exploring human form. Observe the artworks such as the Janice Mauro sculpture from the “It’s a Man’s World” series ($3500), and lithographs that includes Noble Aaron’s Undertow ($1,900). Artworks in the gallery are purchasable via PayPal, checks and money orders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9) Records Lot (4:30 PM)- In addition in trying out foods from other cultures, have a listen to the many songs, records, and books from various genres and backgrounds at Rough Trade NYC. Songs, albums are sold as CDs or vinyl with prices ranging from $15-$30 USD. In addition, there are TMA-2 All round preset headphones to sample songs from various discs such as “Tell Me How You Really Feel” by Courtney Barnett. Enjoy the radio that plays song samples while shopping for records, or books! Pick up a former New York Times Bestseller, Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy by Judd Apatow ($14), for readers interested in comedy. Pick up “Louis Armstrong with Gordon Jenkins And His Chorus and Orchestra- Satchmo Style” for $21 USD, Jazz music is very popular in NYC, and Louis Armstrong is considered to be one of, if not, the most influential artists in the Jazz genre. In addition, consider picking up classics like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, and recent vinyl records such as Cardi B’S “Privacy”, Both of which are in the $21 USD price point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10) Sweets & Treats (8 PM)- Conclude your evening after a dinner location of choice at the Martha’s Country Bakery, greeted with pleasant smell of cakes, pies, and other pieces of dessert. Due to being the holidays, order a Hot Chocolate or an Herbal tea for a warm, cozy feeling during the cold weather. Pair it with a choice of sliced cheesecake, with choices that include the famous New York Style cheesecake, or Oreo, Red Velvet, or Marble Cheesecake.

Lodging: Pod Brooklyn Hotel- Pamper yourself at a 4-star hotel that is functional, elegant, and comfortable that is The Pod Hotel via B24, Q59, or B62 buses. Comfort yourself with a quite spacious room, with free Wi-Fi, power stations for gadgets, workspaces for laptops, and other basic amenities such as soap and shampoo. Check in by 3 PM, earlier check-ins is offered, but only when the hotel offers it at specific dates. Spend your stay at their “Work + Play” Lounge, for relaxation, with comfy chairs, and play a game of Jenga. In addition to the Lounge, “The Great Outdoors” is a great option to grab drinks, host private events, and gaze at the skyline of Brooklyn. 2 nights at the Bunk Pod costs $140 USD on average.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To view current events in Williamsburg: https://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/brooklyn/williamsburg

Note: Upon request, Eskayel, Emmy Squared Pizza, and Martha’s Country Bakery declined permission to take photos. 

By: Dennis Guzman

36 Hours in Brooklyn (1)

36 Hours in Brooklyn

 

The views and adventures to take in a growing borough in Brooklyn NY. There are a lot of things to do and explore in this borough, that’s located at around the end of Manhattan as well Queens.

By Enrique Curiel

Dec 11^th, 2018

A night view of Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Photo Credit: Enrique Curiel

There are many different neighborhoods, boroughs, and locations in New York City but one of them that are important is Brooklyn. The reasoning for why it is important is because throughout the years it had grown and change in many aspects that at this point it is unrecognizable because of all the change it gone through. For example, one of the biggest changes has been in Brooklyn Heights in which there were a lot of abandon left to ruin factories, buildings etc. But through time the community came together to make the change and take adventure of this places. This relates to a specific part in tourism which is ecotourism. In which you can take use and advantage of the resources you got and make them be great again. Well Brooklyn those that right here.

36 Hours in Brooklyn, New York

 

Friday

1) 10 a.m. Start of Your Morning with a Workout

Its Friday morning and if you’re an outdoors person and know you can miss the daily workout. One of the places you have to go for its iconic look is go for a run or bike ride at the Brooklyn Bridge. You can go for a walk with your dog and just admire the beauty New York has to offer with an amazing sunrise. This bridge connect two boroughs Manhattan and Brooklyn, you’ll see that after your first run you’ll be in Manhattan so now it’s time to back running to Brooklyn to continue on with your day, why not take a picture.

2) 11 a.m. Breakfast

As you are coming back from your early workout it’s time to enjoy a great cup of coffee at the Brooklyn Roast Company, with friends or family whoever you want to go with. It is located in 25 Jay Street, Brooklyn, this is their first ever location this company has ever made. This company in a way supports Ecotourism because everything they do is for the environment because is where we in. There first ever location was open in an abandoned lot which was a navy yard, they decided to take use of this company and make a better for it. This company stores there coffee beans in cans so they can be reused. When you get your coffee or breakfast here the price ranges from $10-$15.

This is the Brooklyn bridge side view, photo by Enrique Curiel

 

3) 12:30 a.m. Nature amazement

You can go visit the Brooklyn grange in which it’s a rooftop farm in a navy yard. The website states  “Brooklyn Grange is the leading rooftop farming and intensive green roofing business in the US. We operate the world’s largest rooftop soil farms, located on two roofs in New York City, and grow over 50,000 (Brooklyn Grange, 2018). This locations shows how anything is possible as well to portray the you can take something and make bigger and better take a use of it for something amazing in your environment. You can even plan events at this place for any occasion of your choosing you decide if you would like this.

4) 5 p.m. A walk in the park

It has been a pretty long day right about now to start cooling down and relaxing a bit more you can go finish of the day in a walk at the Walt Whitman park. You can have a break catch up with someone and get a snack if you even want to if not you can go back and take a walk at the Brooklyn bridge park where there many things to do. There is whole lot of history behind this place for example this locations are important to Brooklyn based on their war and navy soldiers.

This is the Walt Whitman park, photo by Enrique Curiel

 

5) 7 p.m. Rapping up the long day

After a long day you can go enjoy some food at Jack the Horse Tavern there are many different types of foods. It can go from a steak to chicken and even seafood. Some of the items in the menu are Grilled Octopus, Angus Hanger Steak, Smoked Trout Salad. These are some of many options in the menu at this place the prices can variety from $14 to about $29 depending on what you choose to eat. At the end of the day you should enjoy a good meal and to top it off you can drink a good wine with your friends or whoever you with it.

Saturday

6) 10 a.m. Bright and early

To start of your day right you can go to the botanical garden and have a great view and scenery of the garden and plant and all the beauty it has to offer to you. During the spring when is blooms there are a section called the Japanese cherry blossom to see the beauty and everything you can see. You can take pictures take a walk and enjoy all you can see.

An early view of a side around the Botanical garden. Photo by: Enrique Curiel

7) 11:30 a.m. Animals to see

You can go visit the Prospect Park Zoo. There you can see many attractions and wildlife, many different animals to see spend some time in family and even pet these animals. There are many different attractions like a discovery trail or a barn garden where you can and even pet them. The prices range for kids at about $7 and for adult to $10. You can come here spend some time live outdoors and take in the experience.

8) 2 p.m. An Adventure in the ice

We have reached the ice skating rink at prospect park which you can do and spend your time with you family and friends. Don’t fall but you’ll have a good time and an adventure. The prices for weekdays are about $7.25 and on Weekends/ Holidays is at $10. There are other things you can do here as go to a walk in the park and lose yourself with nature and what it has to offer to you. Or you can take your kids to the Carousel that was first located in in Coney Island in 1912 but then moved to Prospect Park in 1952. Even if you wanted to based in this article it states $375 for up to 60 kids and parents for private party; $175 during public hours. There are a many things to do here. (Prospect Park Carousel, 2018)

The ice skating rink at Prospect Park. Photo by Enrique Curiel

9) 6 p.m. Creepy

After a little fun in the park we can start settling down and got to the greenwood cemetery and learn a bit about the history there is to offer. This location is considered a national land mark of Brooklyn New York. It has a lot of significance to the civil war and world war 1. It is a very important location in Brooklyn anyone can come and learn more and more about the history it can offer. No its not just an old creepy cementary like you think it is. It has a lot of significance.

Sunday

10) 10:30 a.m.  Water and Adventures

Towards the end of the adventure you can finish of by going to the New York Aquarium. There are many things you can see many different attractions, you can go with your kids or yourself to learn and have a good time. Some of the attractions they got are the Aqua theater where you see a show of sealions or the shark hall or even the conservation hall the admission fee are about $25 for children and $30 for adult . After having a good time, you can go have lunch at Nathans and get a hot dog or fries. To finish it off go for a walk in the beach.

Lodging

For lodging In Brooklyn Heights, you can stay at the Sheraton Hotel. In a bedroom the rates start at $156-$300. With any accommodation you want to with great stores surrounding it. This can start of as a suite with a double or single rooms

But if you’re on a budget you can stay at a pod in William burgs Brooklyn the rates start at  $70-$115. They would include all the essentials bed and bathroom you for your stay

Works Cited

Brooklyn Grange. (2018). Retrieved from Brooklyn Grnage : https://www.brooklyngrangefarm.com/about-brooklyn-grange-1/

Prospect Park Carousel. (2018, December ). Retrieved from Time Out: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/attractions/prospect-park-carousel

 

 

36 Hours In Brooklyn

Brooklyn has always been known as the entry point for immigrants, historians, and activist. This borough is a landmark in itself, every corner you turn and every building you enter has a story. What makes Brooklyn so attractive is that within Brooklyn’s history there is endless diversity and rich culture. Although many neighborhoods are commercialized and gentrified Brooklyn’s evolution from small town to big city has allowed tourist from all over the world to experience what this city has to offer. If you look hard enough there’s still preserved buildings and bridges that will give visitors a sense of appreciation and respect for the structures that still stand to this day.

Friday

• 2 p.m. Sheepshead Bay

 Head to the bay that divides Brooklyn’s mainland to Coney Island and take in the captivating scenery of the bay that was named after the striped toothy fish that was once found and eaten in abundance. Pick up some fishing gear at Stella Maris supply shop, hop abroad the docks along Emmons Avenue, and take a peaceful day to go fishing or choose to lift up your spirits and party on a yacht. Cross the bridge and take the perfect Instagram worthy selfie with the beautiful bay behind you. A location friendly for people of all ages, Sheepshead bay is the perfect staycation location for those trying to enjoy a different part of Brooklyn while in their own home country, this neighborhood has endless history and exciting attractions.

• 4 p.m. Pay your Respects

 Take a 15-minute walk, skirting through old buildings and admiring the architecture of this unique neighborhood, come upon New York’s first public Holocaust Memorial Park located at the end of the bay between Emmons Avenue and West end avenue. There you’ll find the external light standing among the granite tombstones dedicated to the victims of the Nazi genocide. “inscribed with the poignant words of Nobel peace prize-winning author Elio Wiesel”. Learn about the roots of the Jewish people who live here and appreciate and respect their history that’s framed this neighborhood to what it is now.

• 5 p.m. Hungry yet?

 One simply cannot understand Brooklyn if they have not had Brooklyn’s famous sandwiches. Head to Brennan & Carr at 3432 Nostrand avenue to indulge on the roast beef sandwiches with a side of fries for only $9.50 have the option to have your sandwich poured with their signature beef broth or clam chowder ($2.60-$2.95). If you’re not feeling the restaurant vibe, go to Roll N Roaster “the not so fast, fast food restaurant” (2901 Emmons avenue) and have a roast beef sandwich in a casual funky 80s setting for $6.45 and fries for $2.95. Enjoy the pride and joy of what makes Brooklyn, Brooklyn and all for a cheap price. Debate over which serves the best sandwiches in one of the most talked about distinctive neighborhoods.

 

• 6:30-10 p.m. Where the fun never ends!! (Seasonal)

Take the B or Q train and get off at Coney Island, let loose and head to the amusement park, a destination filled with entertainment, locals, tourist, and crowded beaches. Enjoy the park during the night with the twinkling lights and go to the booths to win your loved ones a plush toy. Feeling a bit more daring? Buy a Luna pass at Coney Islands Luna park and enjoy the rides for $40 for unlimited adrenaline thrilling rides or for $29 on specifics days enjoy the rides for a lower price. Get on Deno’s Wonder Wheel and the famous Cyclone. Grab a quick bite and try the popular fried dough covered in powdered sugar and try Nathans famous hot dog’s combo meal ($5.79-$6.19) that is beloved and a must buy in any amusement park. “Coney Island was the largest amusement park in the United States between 1880 and World War 2”.

Saturday

• 9 a.m. Jewish-American Food

 Start the morning right and grab breakfast at “hot bagels and bialys” located in 1201 Quentin Rd, locals love this cozy bakery that offers traditional Jewish American Bialys. A Flatbread roll, topped with chopped garlic or onions. Bialys originated from the famous export of bialy stock, which comes from a city in northeastern Poland. Enjoy your bialys with toppings of your choosing (cream cheese, eggs, strawberry jam, bacon, etc.) price ranges from about $2-$6. The Zaire family, owners of this lovely bakery have been around for 35 years providing and giving visitors a delicious breakfast. Chris Zaire’s says “Everything is made fresh, right out the oven, every day—I mean, our bagel is considered one of the best in Brooklyn, same with our sugar-free bialys. Throughout the day we’re only closed between 1 am and 4 am; you can get them in that 21-hour time frame. We make them fresh throughout the day”

• 10:30 a.m. A bit of history with a twist

 Make a quick visit to the historic Lundy’s building, this property was once occupied by a seafood restaurant that was open during the 1930s but now this property is a New York City landmark (1989). The building itself is preserved but inside now is a gourmet food market called Cherry Hill. “The buildings sand-colored stucco and mission tiles are still preserved”. Take in the structure and its architecture and while you’re at it, stop by and get some authentic Jewish products that can’t be found anywhere else in Brooklyn. Brooklyn is a city filled with massive gentrification but it’s amazing to know that here in the southern part of Brooklyn still stands a structure from the 1980s.

• 12 p.m. Spending spree

 Get some shopping done in Sheepsheads Bay small shopping outlet, grab some popular known clothing brands at Macys Backstage. Buy your desired shoes, jeans, and tees right here in the heart of sheepsheads bay for a reduced price. This Slavic neighborhood may seem old but trendy where it counts. Enjoy your evening with the family at yogurt city selling premium frozen yogurt or have a nice cup of coffee at Cats Café. Relax sit and enjoy this divisive neighborhood and what it has to offer.

• 2 p.m. Calamari anyone?

Stop by at Randazzo’s popular clam bar and nourish your stomachs with their various arrangements of seafood. Of course, visitors who come to this neighborhood should sample the flavors of the ocean’s because it’s only fitting to enjoy platters of seafood while near the bay. When in sheepshead bay visitors can “Climb onto a stool at Randazzo’s clam bar (Emmons Avenue) and feast on a plate of raw littleneck or cherrystone clams, or pour their legendary marinara sauce over the fried calamari” (Dishes arraying from $20-$30). Enjoy dishes of your choosing for a great price, in a laid-back atmosphere that is perfect for friends and family who love seafood.

9) 4 p.m. Some culture

Walk a bit and digest your food while you head to the church that has worshiped the neighborhood for more than 150 years. Saint Marks Church current location is 2609 east 19^th street and was originally built in 1931. Take in the ornate stained glass windows and grand marble columns with breathtaking ceiling paintings that make you feel like you’re in a grand European church. Gain knowledge on this Slavic neighborhoods religion and understand their beliefs that shapes and makes this neighborhood so historically significant.

10) 6-9 p.m. Theaters

 End the night admiring Kings theaters exquisite interior, this historical landmark is used for live performances where popular shows like the Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Cirque Dreams Holidaze is held. This theater is located at 1027 Flatbush Ave, take the Q train just a 30-minute ride from the church. This theater was designed by architectural firm of Rapp and Rapp; it was built in 1929 and was renovated in 2013-2014. Want to know more about this theaters history? Book a date and get the opportunity to receive a historical tour and learn about the theater’s architect and its significance. This is the perfect location for friends and family to truly enjoy the art of live performances while learning about the history of this theater.

Lodging

Enjoy your stay in Downtown Brooklyn at The Tillary Hotel located at 85 Flatbush Ave not too far away from Sheepsheads Bay (Q and B line). Stay at this stylish hotel with “modern and industrial aesthesis, end grain wood tile flooring” Take advantage of the hip café and beer garden, room prices ranging from $130-$150 a night for a classic king, queen, and luxury king size beds.

 

 

References

Ellefson, A. (2017, April 04). Brooklyn Staycation: A Day in Sheepshead Bay. Retrieved from https://bklyner.com/brooklyn-staycation-a-day-in-sheepshead-bay-ditmas-park/

 

Rinn, N. (2016, May 31). Brooklyn’s Best In-House Bialys (and Two Manhattan Favorites). Retrieved from http://www.bkmag.com/2016/05/26/brooklyns-best-house-bialys-two-manhattan-favorites/

 

User, S. (n.d.). Home. Retrieved from http://www.stmarkbrooklyn.org/

 

 

Gharbia Bhatti 36 Hours in Brooklyn

36 Hours in Brooklyn

Gentrified. Diverse. Tourist Destination.Williamsburg is Mini Manhattan in Brooklyn.

   View from the Williamsburg Bridge facing Long Island City (left side) and Williamsburg (right side).

    By Nayalynn Martinez

    December 11,2018

Out of  66 neighborhoods in this marvelous city of Brooklyn, a fashionable neighborhood stands out. Williamsburg represents massive change from its industrial power to postindustrial neglect to its current gentrified state. Throughout the years, what makes this special neighborhood catch tourist’s attention, is walking the piers, seeing beautiful scenery, enjoying a night out on its  fast pace sidewalks, many stores next to both local and international stores even stopping by to get a perfect slice of cake at the whole foods market, well known international market with great customer service.

Friday

1)2:30 p.m. Knowledge on food and drinks!

Enjoy your time at a museum, although some museums don’t sound to interesting, this specific museum will leave you with curiosity and full. Museum of food and drink, is located on bayard st not far from the L train at Bedford ave. Mofad provides education on food and drink and how food can bring stranger’s closer and not feel uncomfortable making conversation. There is food samples that get handed out as you go through the museum. It’s a cool way to interact with others that are interested in the same exhibits.

The museum is not an ordinary huge entrance and tall ceilings, this museum is in the middle of a block, very interesting unique layout. Photo credit: Nayalynn Martinez

 

2) 7 p.m. Pies & Thighs

    Classic American dishes such as Chicken and Biscuits, mash potatoes, waffles, pies and plenty more. The owners of the place stated on their webpage, “We took over a beer storage closet and transformed it into a tiny kitchen with six stools,”This restaurant has presented how the lifestyle of eras in the past were living, but in a trendy look to present to customers. You can take the B60, M or J train to Marcy Ave and then walk 8 minutes.

 

3) 10:30 p.m. Late Night View

    A 6-acre public park in which is right by the water has a beautiful view of Manhattan. You can see the williamsburg bridge, where people are walking across into manhattan, which is a great experience but i wouldn’t really recommend it in cold weather. This park was built with old resources that came from the Domino company factory in which some pieces of the factory is still up and holding. There is a mini bridge throughout the park in which was created with old pieces from the factory.  It is open for everyone and even has a children park if you want your kids to enjoy the environment and view of water. You can take the L train to Bedford Ave and get off on Bedford ave and N7th st, SE corner and walk 16 minutes to the park or take the B60 depending where your staying at in the east williamsburg area. Get off on Broadway and Marcy ave and walk 3 minutes to transfer to the B59 on Broadway and Roebling St and then walk less than a minute.

   

    A piece of the Domino Sugar factory, the two cranes help support the bridge which you can walk and end up on one side of the park. Photo Credit: Nayalynn Martinez

 

Saturday

4) 10 a.m. Not your typical bagel  

    What is your ordinary breakfast meal like? How about switch it up a bit and have something that looks very satisfying to look at and capture in a photo. “The bagel that had broke the internet,” a rainbow bagel,  not your typical breakfast but is worth the try to switch up your appetite. These bagels are handmade and freshly done every morning it is very trendy and interesting how cream cheese can be replaced with sprinkled cream cheese. It’s unique and would be great bucket list idea to get done, trying new things can open up many door for those who are willing to take a step into getting out your comfort zone. You can take the L train to Graham ave and get off on the NE corner side and walk less than a minute. Explore after you get the bagels and look at modern and current apartments that are being constructed to transform the community.

Different flavors of cream cheese to pick from (left side) and a rainbow bagel with funfetti cream cheese (right side). Photo Credit: Nayalynn Martinez

 

5) 12 p.m. Bowl & Drink

A 20,000 square foot bowling alley with high tech lanes, loud music and food that’s from Blue ribbon. Throughout the day the alley is opened to everyone any age. At 6:00 pm is when everyone that is younger than 21 has to leave the premises. Brooklyn bowl gets prepared for glow in the dark alleys and a huge event space for dancing, drinking and enjoying a night out with your loved ones. You can take the L train to bedford ave or even take the G train to Nassau ave and walk about 10 minutes.

Entrance to Brooklyn Bowl, in the night there are security guards standing outside making sure people under 21 do not enter the premises.Photo Credit: Nayalynn Martinez

 

6) 2 p.m. Best Doughnuts Ever!

    Delicious doughnuts made from scratch, made with love and care. This famous doughnut shop, Peter Pan is located on Manhattan Ave Brooklyn,NY it brings out the vintage in an old school bakery.  It opens at 4:30 am Monday- Sunday, except saturday which opens at 5:00 am. In the morning Peter Pan usually gets busy because people get there early morning breakfast to start the day off. Homemade/ Handmade pastries are always a good start to a good day and it is only getting more known as to why it is so popular. There are not many old bakeries that still bring back the old school atmosphere, this is a good place to stop by and enjoy a quick doughnut. You can walk to greenpoint avenue from north 7th st, it is a soothing walk. You can also take the B62 5 stops towards LI City Queens Plaza and exit the bus on Manhattan ave and Norman ave and walk less than 1 minute.

7) 4 p.m. Beer Break

      End your night out by stopping at the famous brewery location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Brewery. They are known for the good beer they provide and their service. This environment is more to socialize with one another if not with friends or loved ones. A unique feature is their taste testing room in which people are allowed to stop by and taste some to see what you like. This is very interesting, it allows for intimate conversation about beer and this is why it feels very welcoming to those who stop by daily to grab a couple drinks. You can take the L train to Bedford Ave and exit on Bedford Ave and n 7TH ST, NE corner and  walk about 9 minutes.

8) 8 p.m. Unordinary Soaps

    A  family owned business came up with the idea of having unique soaps that you may find very amazed of how its a soap that you can use when in the shower.The shop is called Soap Cherie, the family came up with making handmade products naturally and containing multiple scents for each soap.  Their main focus is helping take care of the body, selling oils to soaps to bath bombs. You would not regret going to because the sculptured soaps looks so realistic and catches your attention. It’s a trendy fun way to connect with the workers to understand how the soap was made. Take a peek inside and see what you find interesting. This shop is about a 3 minute walk from the bedford train station.

 

Sunday

9) 10 a.m. Sweet Mornings

    Walk into the smell of delicious bakery called Martha’s bakery in which contains desserts, tasty drinks, grab a coffee and a piece of cake to start up your day. There are so many different flavors of cakes, cupcakes, muffins, pastries. You name it, they’ll probably have it. Enjoy the fresh smell of hot coffee being roasted and enjoy your surroundings. It’s a beautiful scenery for people watching.  You can take the L train to Bedford ave and walk towards North 1st st and it is right on the corner.

   

Far view of how Martha’s Bakery appears at the corner of  Bedford ave and N 1st st. Photo Credit: Nayalynn Martinez

 

10) 12:00 p.m. Vintage Clothes

Look around in a very fashionable store called Crossroad Trading which sells clothes that were originally owned by someone else instead of throwing out the used clothes they donate them. The store brings comfort, they have very vintage and trendy pieces of clothes. Some are old school items which makes it more expensive to buy because of its worth. After shopping, your style will blend in with new yorkers and their style.

11) 4:00 p.m Manhattan only 1.38 miles away

    In NYC transportation is accessible in brooklyn. You can walk the Williamsburg Bridge and have a very nice view from left and right of the East river that is also seen in Domino Park. The bridge has train tracks to get to Manhattan and the walking path is connected with the bike path and can also see car passing and driving into manhattan. It is very accessible for those who do not mind the long walk or bike ride, it is a great thing to experience and it can expand your knowledge of what you know about NYC and its bridge by reading nearby engraved facts of the bridge. Definitely recommend to take the stroll on a nice warm spring day than in the fall because it can get pretty cold since its surrounded by water.

Williamsburg Bridge from Manhattan highway entrance, on the left side the red strip is where you can walk back into Brooklyn.Photo Credit: Nayalynn Martinez

 

Lodging

    For lodging near the Williamsburg area, the amount per night is ranging from $65 to $200. On the other side near the Metropolitan avenue area in which is not too far from the Williamsburg ranges from $47 to $95.

    Airbnb are the new trend of accomodations, there are alot of homes to check out that are associated with the Airbnb company. It is a good way to actually live like a new yorker instead of being in a hotel and seeing the luxury of the hotel then what is outside on the streets in the real world of Brooklyn from experiencing in someone else’s home that is verified to rent out for guests like you.

 

For more

 

Parrella, C., & Contray, D. (2018, September 28). NYC Neighborhoods: What to Do in Williamsburg. Retrieved from https://www.nycgo.com/articles/what-to-do-williamsburg-brooklyn

 

Boyer-dry, M., & Rao, T. (2018, May 24). Fun Things to Do in Ridgewood and Williamsburg. Retrieved from

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/24/arts/things-to-do-in-nyc.html

 

 

 

   

   

 

36 Hours in Brooklyn

By Declan Mulligan

Dec. 1st, 2018

As neighborhoods adapt and advance with the current times, the importance of past artifacts and preserving culture relies on everyone within a community to support local businesses and respect the sanctity of one another’s heritage. The borough of Brooklyn has been rapidly experiencing gentrification therefore many neighborhoods have become unrecognizable to the older generations. “Court Street went from desolate and sketchy to thriving.” Now it is a busy, prosperous-looking strip.” (Benzel, 2018) However, some things never change due to the amount of utmost respect they are given, because they are and always will be a part of Brooklyn. Part of this respect includes the never ending amounts of cuisines available throughout this borough of New York City, in which many restaurants and other food establishments have stood the test of time due to their great service and excellent flavors offered. Food is what brings us together, and Brooklyn is filled with it from authentic to trendy options.

Saturday

1) 9 a.m. Breakfast of Champs

The neighborhood of Williamsburg is home to many unique individuals that thrive on the cruelty free and vegan spectrum of cuisine. Champs Diner is an American style diner with a retro atmosphere and strictly vegan menu. A staple on their menu is the “All Vegan Slam”, which substitutes eggs with a tofu scramble and sausage with “soysage” ($13). The earlier you arrive on weekends, the better of a chance you have of beating the brunch crowd. Champs Diner tends to fill occupancy rapidly, and they do not take reservations. The diner is located one street away from the Montrose Ave L train stop.

2) 11:30 a.m. Strolling the Coney Island Boardwalk

The off season in Coney Island is quite peaceful and quiet. With the gentle sounds of small waves crashing along the shoreline, walking down the boardwalk is a serene experience. This is the time of year when you will see the true local people of the area. With a huge Russian population in this area, the Russian language is more frequently spoken than English. A simple stroll along the boardwalk will leave a lasting impression on the mixture of cultures here.

3) 12:30. Nathan’s.

The original Nathan’s Hot Dogs is located in Coney Island, only one block away from the boardwalk. Still standing here since 1916, everybody from the locals, workers on their lunch break, and tourists come to eat here. A classic hot dog with their signature crinkle cut French fries ($9.50 altogether) are savory on the pallet and extremely satisfying for a quick bite to eat. This is a true Brooklyn staple that lives up to its name, serving American fast foods. Take the F train all the way down to its last stop, Stillwell Avenue. Nathan’s will be visible upon exiting the subway.

4) 1 p.m. Cold Ones at Coney Island Brewery.

Conveniently located right next to MCU Park, Coney Island Brewery offers a wide selection of their beers on tap that are brewed on site. Starting off with a draft of their signature Merman NY IPA ($7), this beer is rich in hops and intriguing fruit notes. Another popular beer on draft at the brewery is the Coney Island Lager ($7), which is an excellent choice for both beer connoisseurs and beginners.

5) 2 p.m. Brewery Tour

After some fresh beer at the bar, you can take a tour of the Coney Island Brewery with or without a beer in hand. Seeing the operations of a brewery in action truly show the hard work and dedication that goes into perfecting the craft of craft beer. The tours are free of charge, and are offered three times daily between 2-6 p.m. Tour guides and staff are extremely knowledgeable and informative about the brewery operations so do not hesitate to ask questions.

6) 4 p.m. Russian Bakery in Brighton

Located underneath the elevated train tracks of the B & Q trains, the neighborhood of Brighton Beach is bustling with all walks of life. There is a huge abundance of Russian cuisine to be found in the area, ranging from fine dining to authentic street food. “Today, the culture thrives in its odd shops, food emporiums serving traditional delicacies, and colorful, Russian-speaking characters.” (Robinson & D’Onfro, 2014) The best thing you can do is find the market place with the longest line of locals, which is how you can come across “Taste of Russia” which is a Russian market and bakery located on Brighton Beach Avenue. With a large variety of breads and pastries to choose from, the best deal is the Pirozhki ($4). This puff pastry is stuffed with cabbage, chicken and potatoes. Take the express B train to the last stop, Brighton Beach for access.

7) 7 p.m. Live Indie Music in Williamsburg

The Music Hall of Williamsburg will give you the opportunity to listen to the live sounds of local indie bands and musicians. Prices range from $18-$40 for general admission, with an unlimited supply of cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon ($3). A chance to converse with local Williamsburg hipsters is at its peak at these events, where trends and fashion are abundant. This venue is in close proximity to the Bedford Avenue L train.

8) 9:30 p.m. Oddfellows Ice Cream

Ending the night with freshly made, unique flavors of ice cream at Oddfellows is perfect while in the Williamsburg area. They have new flavors daily, and tend to sell out quickly as they have limited amounts. A scoop of their unique coffee crunch ice cream ($5) has a perfect balance of coffee and ice cream flavor. Plus, they offer vegan ice cream as well for those that are cruelty free or lactose intolerant. This location is a pleasant 10 minute walk from the Bedford Ave L train station.

Sunday

9) 10 a.m. Coffee Time

Coffee is a necessity in New York City, and there is an undeniable importance in the quality of coffee you’re consuming. Head over to Brooklyn Roasting Company, where they roast their fair trade, single origin coffee beans on site. A hot latte ($4.50) will wake anyone up in the morning. Their Ethiopian roast is extremely smooth and flavorful, and whole beans are available for purchase as well. Located in the heart of DUMBO on Jay Street, the York Street F train station is a short walking distance for some of the most exquisite coffee in all of New York City.

10) 11 a.m. Bagels in Park Slope

Bagel Hole in Park Slope makes their bagels on site, thus being constantly hot and fresh. Established in 1985, they offer old fashioned, hand rolled bagels. An everything bagel with cream cheese ($1.75) is a true New York City staple at a great price, and with its crispy outside and soft, doughy inside of warmth your taste buds will be begging for a second bagel. The F train stops just 3 small blocks north of this gem at 7th Ave station.

11) 1 p.m. Owl’s Head Park

Overlooking the Verrazzano Narrows and Staten Island, Owl’s Head Park offers space for leisure such as picnics or a stroll along one of its trails. There are many recreational activities available to partake in here, from basketball courts to a skate park. The skate park here is known as Millennium Skate Park, but the locals know it as Owl’s Head. This is New York City’s first ever skate park, and this concrete creation of walls, bowls and ramps has stood the test of time to this very day. Take the R train to Bay Ridge Avenue station, and head a few blocks west to Owl’s Head.

12) 4 p.m. Italian Dinner

If one is to have a slice of Sicilian pizza, it must be at L&B Spumoni Gardens, located in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst. Their square slice ($2.50) comes in the upside down fashion in which the cheese is beneath the tomato sauce. Established in 1939, this is a true Brooklyn staple that has stood the test of time because it never fails to impress your taste buds. There are three sections of L&B Spumoni Gardens including a pizzeria, Italian restaurant and ice cream parlor. The Shrimp Oregenato over Penne ($23.95) is cooked in a white wine and garlic sauce, and topped with fresh bread crumbs. Pair this with a glass of Chablis ($6.95) for a delightful beverage to compliment the meal. This legendary establishment can be accessed from both the D train (25 Avenue Station) and N train (86 Street Station).

13) 7:30 p.m. A Final Treat

Ten dollars will satisfy you at Arnor Crepes & Bubble Tea in Bensonhurst with a bubble milk tea ($3) and a green tea custard sweet crepe with your choice of fruit ($7). With Asian inspired treats and beverages, this is a great dessert spot for a quick bite to eat. The service is fantastic, and the staff is all friendly. This delicious quick service establishment is only two blocks from the Bay Parkway Station on the N train.

Lodging

Located in the heart of Williamsburg, The Hoxton offers rooms with king sized beds starting at $159 a night, and more spacious rooms for $189. This hotel is conveniently located near the Bedford Avenue L train location, and offers awesome views of the borough of Manhattan.

For those on more of a budget, there are endless Airbnb options in the Williamsburg area and beyond with prices as low as $64 for a private bedroom.

If one has a luxurious desire, the Williamsburg Hotel is a 5-Star hotel with rooms starting at $255. Offering one of a kind views of the NYC skyline with floor to ceiling windows, as well as a rooftop pool.

Works Cited:

Benzel, J. (2018) Living in Brooklyn Heights. 19th Century Streets and 21st Century Changes. New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/23/realestate/living-in-brooklyn-heights-new-york.html

D’Onfro, J, & Robinson, M. (2014). Welcome to ‘Little Odessa’. Inside the Brooklyn Neighborhood That’s a Miniature Version of Russia. Business Insider. Retrieved from https://www.businessinsider.com/tour-new-york-little-russia-brighton-beach-2014-1

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