DUMBO was once an industrial neighborhood turned trendy arty hot spot with spectacular views of Manhattan and New York's bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge. It's a combination of old warehouses and interesting shops and restaurants. You can find art galleries and a famous pizzeria called Grimaldi's, as well as Jacques Torres chocolate shop. Psssst Anne Kiefhaber Jacques has your name all over it!
The dive bar of dive bars. Cheese puffs are free, drinks are dangerously close to free.
One of our absolute favorites for a low key italian dinner. Small, so tell them you're coming ahead of time.
This museum is in a decommissioned subway station in downtown Brooklyn has a collection of vintage subway cars dating back to 1907. If you decide to check it out, shoot Wayne Eaton a text. This train expert may like to join you.