Guidebook for Williamsburg
Parks & Nature
Arrive on Saturday 10am - 6pm for SMORGASBURG, an absolute food frenzy. Over 100 food vendors from all over NYC line up along the patio, with views of the Manhattan Skyline, beer garden, live or DJ music, social scene. For locals and tourists alike. (Kent Ave & North 7th Street).
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East River State Park
90 Kent AveArrive on Saturday 10am - 6pm for SMORGASBURG, an absolute food frenzy. Over 100 food vendors from all over NYC line up along the patio, with views of the Manhattan Skyline, beer garden, live or DJ music, social scene. For locals and tourists alike. (Kent Ave & North 7th Street).
Close by - Great for a morning jog, or impromptu picnic, just pull up with a blanket and some snacks and a bottle of wine for a relaxing afternoon under a tree.
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StClose by - Great for a morning jog, or impromptu picnic, just pull up with a blanket and some snacks and a bottle of wine for a relaxing afternoon under a tree.
The park features a children's playground, dog run, volleyball court, bocce court, and a playing field.[4] The volleyball court is partially meant to pay homage to the historical Latino population of Williamsburg, with whom the sport is popular. In a move to shift the burden of upkeep to the private sector, a small restaurant will be opened, offering tacos made of locally raised beef, along with cocktails.[1]
An elevated walkway extends much of the length of the park, resembling the interior of the old refinery. The crane tracks that were used in the original refinery now houses gardens with roughly a hundred different species of plants. All wooden structures and chairs in the park were built using reclaimed wood from the refinery. At the southern end of the park are water jets making an illuminated dancing fountain display, shooting eight feet (2.5m) into the air.[5]
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Domino Park
15 Kent AveThe park features a children's playground, dog run, volleyball court, bocce court, and a playing field.[4] The volleyball court is partially meant to pay homage to the historical Latino population of Williamsburg, with whom the sport is popular. In a move to shift the burden of upkeep to the private sector, a small restaurant will be opened, offering tacos made of locally raised beef, along with cocktails.[1]
An elevated walkway extends much of the length of the park, resembling the interior of the old refinery. The crane tracks that were used in the original refinery now houses gardens with roughly a hundred different species of plants. All wooden structures and chairs in the park were built using reclaimed wood from the refinery. At the southern end of the park are water jets making an illuminated dancing fountain display, shooting eight feet (2.5m) into the air.[5]
Drinks & Nightlife
Located on the 23rd Floor of William Vale Hotel. Pricey ($18 cocktails) but worth it. Drinks are strong, service is fast and the view is to die for. TIP: Best to make a reservation on thier website westlightNYC dotcom or you will wait in line, especially on weekends. Open 4pm.-11pm.
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Westlight
111 N 12th StLocated on the 23rd Floor of William Vale Hotel. Pricey ($18 cocktails) but worth it. Drinks are strong, service is fast and the view is to die for. TIP: Best to make a reservation on thier website westlightNYC dotcom or you will wait in line, especially on weekends. Open 4pm.-11pm.
$ - Local scene, Open Late Bar with large outdoor area and separate performance space. Bar serves canned beer, Beer and Shot combos.
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Union Pool
484 Union Ave$ - Local scene, Open Late Bar with large outdoor area and separate performance space. Bar serves canned beer, Beer and Shot combos.
$$ - HIghly recommended: Honky Tonk bar with live music and dancing.
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Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan Ave$$ - HIghly recommended: Honky Tonk bar with live music and dancing.
$$$ - Rooftop Bar on the 6th Floor of Wythe Hotel, Great view of Manhattan Skyline, Creative Cocktails, Gratuity is included on all checks. Arrive early, line forms outside.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe Ave$$$ - Rooftop Bar on the 6th Floor of Wythe Hotel, Great view of Manhattan Skyline, Creative Cocktails, Gratuity is included on all checks. Arrive early, line forms outside.
A collective of creatives, performers and innovators who live to support artistic expression, performance, nightlife and community. Our home is the House of Yes in Bushwick Brooklyn – our venue and incubation space fueled by passion and designed to inspire.
House of Yes
A collective of creatives, performers and innovators who live to support artistic expression, performance, nightlife and community. Our home is the House of Yes in Bushwick Brooklyn – our venue and incubation space fueled by passion and designed to inspire.
The Brooklyn Mirage is a breathtaking open-air sanctuary in the heart of the Avant Gardner complex. The inner courtyard is a totally immersive space, surrounded by towering walls lined with evergreen plants and a captivating 200 foot LED wall. A singular catwalk connects a network of expansive outdoor environments and rises to surround the venue, offering views of the iconic city skyline and bustling courtyard below. An exciting selection of refreshments, an ever-changing food menu and a stunning sound system complete this elusive summer paradise.
(Early May through October)
Avant Gardner
The Brooklyn Mirage is a breathtaking open-air sanctuary in the heart of the Avant Gardner complex. The inner courtyard is a totally immersive space, surrounded by towering walls lined with evergreen plants and a captivating 200 foot LED wall. A singular catwalk connects a network of expansive outdoor environments and rises to surround the venue, offering views of the iconic city skyline and bustling courtyard below. An exciting selection of refreshments, an ever-changing food menu and a stunning sound system complete this elusive summer paradise.
(Early May through October)
Food Scene
Great little Mexican restaurant. TIP: Ask for a table upstairs, I only sit upstairs.
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Zona Rosa
571 Lorimer StGreat little Mexican restaurant. TIP: Ask for a table upstairs, I only sit upstairs.
If you spend time eating in New York, you’ll begin to collect a list of favorite Chinese restaurants - top spots for different cuisines, for different situations, in different boroughs. We don’t update these mental power rankings often, but then we had several meals at Kings County Imperial in Williamsburg, and it shot to the very top of the list.
This is a modern, incredibly satisfying approach to classic Chinese cooking with excellent takes on everything from dumplings both long and soupy, to spring rolls, to crispy garlic chicken, to mu shu duck. On top of excellent food, Kings County is a fun place to hang out: they make great cocktails and also have a nice outdoor/patio situation for warmer months. Dim sum brunch al fresco? We’re in.
Aside from being an inviting, accommodating, and friendly place to enjoy a meal, complete with cushy, circular red booths and lazy susans, the secret sauce at Kings County Imperial is the soy. The restaurant actually brews its own soy sauce, which is used in all the dishes on the menu. The sauce is sun-fermented in antique porcelain pots that sit in a Chinese field for 6-8 months, which apparently allows the soy to reach maximum flavor. Once it arrives at Kings County, they run it through a nitrogen line at the restaurant to prevent it from oxidizing too fast. It’s on tap at the bar, right next to the beers, and the negronis (also on tap, of course). It’s another example of the little details that add up to a great experience overall.
It’s time to turn the volume up on Kings County. If you are someone who likes Chinese food, dumplings, or an enjoyable dining experience amongst friends, then get to Kings County Imperial immediately.
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Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman AveIf you spend time eating in New York, you’ll begin to collect a list of favorite Chinese restaurants - top spots for different cuisines, for different situations, in different boroughs. We don’t update these mental power rankings often, but then we had several meals at Kings County Imperial in Williamsburg, and it shot to the very top of the list.
This is a modern, incredibly satisfying approach to classic Chinese cooking with excellent takes on everything from dumplings both long and soupy, to spring rolls, to crispy garlic chicken, to mu shu duck. On top of excellent food, Kings County is a fun place to hang out: they make great cocktails and also have a nice outdoor/patio situation for warmer months. Dim sum brunch al fresco? We’re in.
Aside from being an inviting, accommodating, and friendly place to enjoy a meal, complete with cushy, circular red booths and lazy susans, the secret sauce at Kings County Imperial is the soy. The restaurant actually brews its own soy sauce, which is used in all the dishes on the menu. The sauce is sun-fermented in antique porcelain pots that sit in a Chinese field for 6-8 months, which apparently allows the soy to reach maximum flavor. Once it arrives at Kings County, they run it through a nitrogen line at the restaurant to prevent it from oxidizing too fast. It’s on tap at the bar, right next to the beers, and the negronis (also on tap, of course). It’s another example of the little details that add up to a great experience overall.
It’s time to turn the volume up on Kings County. If you are someone who likes Chinese food, dumplings, or an enjoyable dining experience amongst friends, then get to Kings County Imperial immediately.
Pecoraro Latteria [lat-te-rì-a] is the reincarnation of the neighborhood dairy store that once was. Hand-stretched fresh mozzarella cheese, local and imported specialty groceries, an all-day café, and a regional Italian trattoria menu. The Pecoraro family has long been part of the beating heart of Brooklyn and we look forward to continuing to serve our community for years to come.
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Pecoraro Latteria
636 Metropolitan AvePecoraro Latteria [lat-te-rì-a] is the reincarnation of the neighborhood dairy store that once was. Hand-stretched fresh mozzarella cheese, local and imported specialty groceries, an all-day café, and a regional Italian trattoria menu. The Pecoraro family has long been part of the beating heart of Brooklyn and we look forward to continuing to serve our community for years to come.
Getting Around
L Train Subway station located on the corner of Graham Ave and Metropolitan Ave
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Graham Avenue
Graham AvenueL Train Subway station located on the corner of Graham Ave and Metropolitan Ave
L Train Subway Station on corner of Lorimer St and Metropolitan Ave
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Lorimer Street
Lorimer StreetL Train Subway Station on corner of Lorimer St and Metropolitan Ave
Shopping
Secondhand Clothing store across from McCarren Park. Great selection of Secondhand clothes vintage or otherwise in great condition.
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Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StSecondhand Clothing store across from McCarren Park. Great selection of Secondhand clothes vintage or otherwise in great condition.
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd St Supermarket
Stella Dallas Living
281 N 6th StTop of the line vintage thrifting, home goods and clothing