Williamsburg, Bushwick, and Beyond
Food scene
SEY COFFEE
18 Grattan StCute. Great coffee.
Sweet Lebanese-American-Mexican spot walking distance from the loft. Call them and order ahead and walk to pick up dinner for a night when you don't feel like going out. They have some limited outdoor seating, but this place works great for takeout. I get the chicken kabob plate (includes salad and hummus), a side of the garlic sauce and an order of the french fries. Tasty!
Semkeh
53 Morgan AvenueSweet Lebanese-American-Mexican spot walking distance from the loft. Call them and order ahead and walk to pick up dinner for a night when you don't feel like going out. They have some limited outdoor seating, but this place works great for takeout. I get the chicken kabob plate (includes salad and hummus), a side of the garlic sauce and an order of the french fries. Tasty!
There are 2 Win Son locations - the restaurant and the bakery. I hit the bakery for their smash burger and a red rice or millet mochi donut.
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Win Son
159 Graham AveThere are 2 Win Son locations - the restaurant and the bakery. I hit the bakery for their smash burger and a red rice or millet mochi donut.
So famous you might have to try it. Pies are small and pricey, so maybe go just for the experience and pizza to share and then get a hearty meal somewhere else.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StSo famous you might have to try it. Pies are small and pricey, so maybe go just for the experience and pizza to share and then get a hearty meal somewhere else.
Yia Yia's Taverna
1035 Flushing AveFamily-owned spot with great Greek atmosphere and food.
This bar was cool before the neighborhood was cool. Great for a cocktail or a beer and a burger. Bonus points for being run by a guy from my hometown.
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The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveThis bar was cool before the neighborhood was cool. Great for a cocktail or a beer and a burger. Bonus points for being run by a guy from my hometown.
Serious ramen spot. So serious you can dine alone in a booth.
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ICHIRAN NY Brooklyn
374 Johnson AveSerious ramen spot. So serious you can dine alone in a booth.
Take the L train toward Manhattan to the Union Square stop and be transported to my home state of Texas. Order the classic queso and fajitas - (beef and chicken) and a margarita (or a Diet Coke) and you can thank me later. There’s also an Upper East Side location if you’re up that way.
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Javelina
119 E 18th StTake the L train toward Manhattan to the Union Square stop and be transported to my home state of Texas. Order the classic queso and fajitas - (beef and chicken) and a margarita (or a Diet Coke) and you can thank me later. There’s also an Upper East Side location if you’re up that way.
As a Texan, my recommendations are basically Burgers, BBQ, and Tex-Mex. So, here’s my BBQ recommendation! I get the chopped beef sandwich with the cornbread - extra butter please.
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Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
44 Berry StAs a Texan, my recommendations are basically Burgers, BBQ, and Tex-Mex. So, here’s my BBQ recommendation! I get the chopped beef sandwich with the cornbread - extra butter please.
Martha’s is a dessert and coffee shop. Surprisingly large interior space and they have two bathrooms! All of the desserts will put you into a sugar coma - so just think about the rest of your day when deciding between coffee or cake (or both).
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Martha's Country Bakery
263 Bedford AveMartha’s is a dessert and coffee shop. Surprisingly large interior space and they have two bathrooms! All of the desserts will put you into a sugar coma - so just think about the rest of your day when deciding between coffee or cake (or both).
Shopping
Williamsburg vintage shopping at its finest. Packed to the gills with vintage tees, dyed Levis, army surplus, and questionably expensive jewelry. Vintage in NYC isn’t cheap. Curated vintage is extravagant. Go check it out!
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10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StWilliamsburg vintage shopping at its finest. Packed to the gills with vintage tees, dyed Levis, army surplus, and questionably expensive jewelry. Vintage in NYC isn’t cheap. Curated vintage is extravagant. Go check it out!
You never know what you’ll find in here. It’s close to the loft and the subway so pop in and see what you find!
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Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StYou never know what you’ll find in here. It’s close to the loft and the subway so pop in and see what you find!
Things to Do
World-class art gallery showcasing modern artists. 11am-6pm (Closed Mondays)
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C L E A R I N G
260 Johnson AveWorld-class art gallery showcasing modern artists. 11am-6pm (Closed Mondays)
Family park right near the loft. Usually not crowded. Great for some outdoor time.
Justice Gilbert Ramirez Park
62 White StFamily park right near the loft. Usually not crowded. Great for some outdoor time.
Legendary venue featuring literally anything for when you want to experience only-in-NYC moments.
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueLegendary venue featuring literally anything for when you want to experience only-in-NYC moments.
Epicenter of Bushwick cool. Outdoor space for live music, bar, with food. Mister Sunday parties are great during the summer. Check them out on Instagram for what’s going on. IG: nowadaysnyc
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Nowadays
56-06 Cooper AveEpicenter of Bushwick cool. Outdoor space for live music, bar, with food. Mister Sunday parties are great during the summer. Check them out on Instagram for what’s going on. IG: nowadaysnyc
Health / Wellness
Donation based yoga near the loft. Teachers range in style. Check the website for schedule. Roll the dice and take a class!
Baby Cobra Yoga
47 Thames StreetDonation based yoga near the loft. Teachers range in style. Check the website for schedule. Roll the dice and take a class!
Massage and wellness spa in Chelsea. Take the L-train to 6th ave and stroll 10 blocks up 6th ave through Chelsea shopping and get yourself a massage. Call ahead to book or you can try and walk in. Decent prices for Manhattan and good service. Open till 10pm!
chelsea wellness
133 West 25th StreetMassage and wellness spa in Chelsea. Take the L-train to 6th ave and stroll 10 blocks up 6th ave through Chelsea shopping and get yourself a massage. Call ahead to book or you can try and walk in. Decent prices for Manhattan and good service. Open till 10pm!
Epic climbing gym that also has a real gym and co-working spaces.
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VITAL Climbing Gym - Brooklyn
221 N 14th StEpic climbing gym that also has a real gym and co-working spaces.
Neighborhoods
Take the L-train to Bedford Avenue and you’re in the center of famed Williamsburg. Vintage shops, cute eateries, fantastic people watching. When you’ve had enough, walk to the water and take some fantastic Manhattan skyline photos.
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Williamsburg
Take the L-train to Bedford Avenue and you’re in the center of famed Williamsburg. Vintage shops, cute eateries, fantastic people watching. When you’ve had enough, walk to the water and take some fantastic Manhattan skyline photos.
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Verkehrsmittel
Take the Morgan L-train
The Morgan L train stop is your best bet for access to the rest of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Trains arrive frequently and you have numerous transfer options. Use Google, Apple Maps or City Mapper for transit directions.