Things To Do
American Cheez
Katy says: Our favorite bar. Go Birds.
The Binc
Katy says: Cocktail bar not too far from the Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Katy says: The place where we got engaged!
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Katy says: the crown jewel of Dumbo with lots to do. Walk through the Piers, snag a lobster roll or some ice cream, get some oysters on the Pilot ship, catch a ferry up and down the East River, or soak up some sun at the park underneath the Brooklyn Bridge.
Brooklyn Museum
Katy says: always has interesting exhibits, often centered around dance, fashion, and modern art.
Em Vietnamese Bistro
Katy says: The butter clams are to die for (Mark agrees).
Gair
Katy says: the spinach artichoke dip is some of the best we've had, solid cocktails too.
Gold Star Beer Counter
Katy says: If you end up by the Botanic Gardens or Brooklyn Museum, stop by here for a good beer and some vinyl.
Kings County Distillery
Katy says: The oldest whiskey distillery in NYC, and it's in a miniature castle!
Kinjo
Katy says: the caviar otoro and leek aka ebi are some of the best omakase around, and the cocktail lounge has great views of the Manhattan Bridge.
Little Egg
Katy: We went here the morning we got engaged, the egg katsu is perfection
Jules
Katy: No-reservations pizza
Lucky Rabbit Noodles
Katy says: the buffalo rice is the best.
Popina
Katy says: Fun Italian food with a beautiful backyard - Mark loves the hot chicken milanese.
Prospect Park
Katy says: We basically live here, it's our favorite place in Brooklyn.
Strong Rope Brewery Red Hook
Katy says: a bit of a hike from Dumbo, but it's Mark's favorite place to have a beer in NYC and has great views of the Statue of Liberty.