Julianne & Zachary
Things To Do In Brooklyn
Black Seed Bagels
Black Seed Bagels is on the ground floor of the Ace Hotel, and makes Montreal style, wood-fired bagels.
LaBagel Delight @ Fort Greene
LaBagel Delight in Fort Greene is a typical neighborhood bagel shop with less frills than the appetizing counters on this list.
Smith Street Bagels
Smith Street Bagels is another classic neighborhood bagel spot, but this one’s open 24/7.
Russ & Daughters Brooklyn
Russ & Daughters has an outpost in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which is worth a trip for those looking to get adventurous with their smoked fish. In addition to their fabulous bagels & shmear, they offer everything from caviar to chocolate babka. Expect a line.
Shelsky's Of Brooklyn Appetizing and Delicatessen
Shelsky’s offers a full appetizing menu in their Cobble Hill store. Despite opening in 2011, this feels–and tastes–like a classic NYC appetizing that’s been around forever.
Devocio
Devoción serves carefully and ethically sourced Columbian coffee. It’s a great place for coffee geeks to stock up on beans.
WHITE NOISE COFFEE CO.
White Noise is a great place to stop in if you enjoy your coffee with a side of a e s t h e t i c s .
Hungry Ghost
Hungry Ghost Coffee has a number of locations in the area and serves an excellent menu of hot and cold coffee drinks (made with Stumptown coffee), plus a limited assortment of coffee shop baked goods.
Mia's Brooklyn Bakery
Mia’s Brooklyn Bakery is the place to go if you’re looking for something a little sweeter with your coffee. They specialize in cakes, but their selection of baked goods is extensive.
Roman's
Our catering is provided by Marlow Events. Their group has several acclaimed restaurants around Brooklyn, of which Roman’s is closest to the hotels. If you find yourself in Williamsburg, be sure to stop by Marlow & Sons, Diner, or their butcher shop, Marlow & Daughters. If you're farther up in Greenpoint, stop by their gastropub, Achilles Heel.
Pasticceria Monteleone BK
Our desserts will be provided by Pasticceria Monteleone in Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill.
Grand Army
Grand Army is a sneaky good cocktail spot around the corner from the hotels. Stop in for low key vibes, high quality drinks, an outstanding raw bar, and a surprisingly funky bathroom.
Evelina
Evelina is a solid neighborhood Italian spot. Go for brunch if you’re in the mood for some bacon egg and cheese pasta, a.k.a. carbonara.
Saraghina Caffè
This luxe cafe serves an chic Italian menu of cocktails, focaccias, pastas, and all sorts of stuzzichini (snacks). Solid brunch option with lots of bistro-style indoor and outdoor seating.
Walter's
Walter’s is a friendly neighborhood spot in Fort Greene that serves simple yet well executed classics. Pop in for a low key, high quality brunch, lunch, snacks, or dinner.
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
The Fort Greene Park Greenmarket sets up at the southeast corner of Fort Greene Park every Saturday year-round. Vendors come from all over the NY area and sell a wide array of produce, and locally made arts & crafts.
A Taste of Katz's
Katz’s Delicatessen has an outpost in the DeKalb Marketplace, so you won’t have to trek across the bridge to "have what she’s having."
Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
The original Junior’s, of cheesecake fame, is right in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn.
Gage & Tollner
Gage & Tollner is a legendary NYC restaurant that has been serving oysters and steak since 1879. After closing in 2004 and being slated to reopen right at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, they’re finally back in business. Step into this time machine to return to the glory days of the upscale New York City chophouse.
Ample Hills Creamery Prospect Heights
Ample Hills makes some really great ice cream. We don’t know how else to sell you on the place–it’s ice cream and it’s great. They have another location in Red Hook (see below).
The Cliffs at Gowanus
The Cliffs at Gowanus is a large indoor bouldering and rock climbing gym. If the weather cooperates, check out their location under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum is a world class contemporary art museum. You can see their current exhibitions listed on their website.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is always a great place to see cool plants, even past the season’s peak. Their plants in bloom page shows what’s currently blooming.
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club has full-sized shuffleboard courts available on a walk-in basis, and has a full service bar.
Union Hall
This bar is a cozy, laid-back study with two full bocce courts inside and a comedy/karaoke club in the basement.
The Red Hook Winery
The Red Hook Winery is one of our favorite spots, not least because of the time we’ve spent there while Vince worked there. They source grapes from all over Long Island and New York State, which allows them to create a vast array of wines without the limitations of geography. Their pier also provides one of the best views of the Statue of Liberty you can get without stepping on a boat.
Strong Rope Red Hook
Strong Rope Brewery is an up and coming brewery that makes use of New York State agricultural products in its inventive takes on classic craft beer styles.
Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie
Steve’s Key Lime Pie. Either you are or you aren’t a key lime pie person. If you are, Steve makes some of the best.
Hometown Bar-B-Que
There are a lot of barbecue places in New York, and out-of-towners are still (understandably) skeptical. Hometown Bar-B-Que makes arguably the strongest case for New York as a barbecue destination, offering an inventive mix of regional specialties.
Sunny's
Sunny’s is one of our favorite bars in Brooklyn. Cozy, retro, with a great backyard, it feels like you’re hanging out in your quirky great-uncle's living room.
Red Hook Tavern
Red Hook Tavern serves classic American pub food in elevated digs. Their burger is a contender for best in the city, and Vince saw David Byrne there one time.