The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club has become the darling of Gowanus. Mark my words: it’ll be one of the hottest neighborhoods in ten years. So what if it’s filled with raw sewage today? New Yorkers see potential where others might see grime. During the Industrial Revolution, it acted as a global hub for trade and transportation. That polluted canal? It’s where the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Brooklyn took place. However, there is something about gritty that New Yorkers take pride in, and if you’re willing to acknowledge, accept and then look past it, you’ll find treasures. This neighborhood is gritty-in fact, it’s home to one of the country’s most polluted waterways, the Gowanus Canal. When I travel, I love visiting places like Gowanus. It’s the kind of place where someone from 2 to 82 will instantly feel welcome. You’ll also find goodies like sandwiches, sundaes, malts and more. This classic soda fountain drink pairs milk and seltzer with Brooklyn’s own Fox’s U-Bet Chocolate syrup. It’s the Brooklyn egg cream that takes it to a new level. Mosaic tile floors, vintage swivel counter stools, and its rich, wooden nail that nostalgic vibe.
Though open just since 2010, this place truly feels like it’s been here forever. That is, until siblings Gia Giasullo and Peter Freeman decided to bring the soda fountain back to the block. Housed in a 1920s apothecary store, what was once a thriving neighborhood pharmacy remained closed for years.
From brand new, trendy eateries to fifth generation bakeries, comic bookstores and board game shops, it boasts a little bit of everything.įor a timeless taste of the borough, head to Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain. You’ll find shops and restaurants along this charming street. At their heart is Court Street, one my favorites. They’re home to incredible historic brownstones and leafy streets. Their Gatehouse tasting room in the 1896 ceremonial entrance to the Navy Yard is open every day.Ĭobble Hill and Carrol Gardens remain two of the most coveted addresses in Brooklyn. Tours and tastings offered Tuesday through Sunday afternoons. Even though they’re less than a decade old, their space in the navy yard’s 118-year-old Paymaster Building gives it a heritage brand vibe. Kings brought distilling back to NYC, focusing on handmade moonshine, bourbon, and other whiskeys. Here’s what’s crazy: it was founded in 2010! That’s directly attributed to urban land economics, essentially meaning that after prohibition, it really didn’t make a lot of sense to devote precious urban space to distilling.
This is New York City’s oldest operating whiskey distillery, and the first since prohibition. One of the most notable has to be Kings County Distillery. The Brooklyn Naval Yard is undergoing a complete renovation, which includes an incredible historical center at Building 92 and many studios and workspaces for over 330 local artisans and entrepreneurs. Until recently, it was off limits to the public. From steam powered ships to iconic battleships like the USS Arizona, this naval hub plays a huge significance in American history. Try her chaat and biryani dishes they’re incredible.įounded in 1801, this part of the city saw the creation of the country’s premier naval ships. She puts her own spin on the dishes and flavors of her homeland, in a way that’s approachable and fun. Vanpackistan, owned and operated by Culinary Institute of America grad and Top Chef contestant Fatima Ali, is another favorite. These crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside confections are rolled into cones and filled with ice cream and whatever toppings your heart desires. Other vendors I adore include Wowfulls, a modern take on authentic 1950’s-style Hong Kong egg waffles. I tried the latter on my last trip, and while the thought of eating a vegan, gelatinous blob that looks exactly like a raindrop was a bit of a headscratcher, I am now a convert! The jelly cake itself doesn’t have a lot of flavor, but it’s beautiful and delicate, and pairs perfectly with syrups and fruit toppings. You’ll find all sorts of offerings, from staples like fresh juices and Chinese dumplings, to more out-there items like spaghetti doughnuts and raindrop cakes. Over 100 vendors serve food from all over the globe. Finished in the late 1800s, this beautiful greenspace draws in locals for jogging, biking, dog walking and, my favorite, eating.Įvery Sunday from April through October, thousands flock to Smorgasburg, the largest weekly open-air food market in America. This 600-acre urban retreat often receives comparison to Central Park-and for good reason.
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