Slices of brisket, legs of lamb, pigs’ tails, and ribs make up the vast and meaty menu at this Williamsburg BBQ haven.
A leading force in the New Nordic food trend, Aska offers an adventurous tasting menu in its seven-table restaurant, complete with a pig’s blood cracker and other delightfully inventive combinations.
Egg’s Southern-style cooking begets lines out the door come Sunday brunch, and it's no secret why: brioche french toast and freshly baked biscuits keep breakfast lovers coming back for more.
Fried chicken & waffles are just the tip of the iceburg at Brooklyn Star. Be adventurous and go for the fried pig tails with tater tots - you won't be disappointed.
The reasonably-priced steakhouse serves cheeses, beef cuts, and seafood to a hip clientele.
The menu at the Williamsburg outpost reads like a "greatest hits" of Asian Fusion BBQ featuring dishes like pig's head with spring onion salad and beek brisket with rhubarb kimchee.
It's probably the best known steakhouse in New York, and that's because Luger's keeps it simple.
This casual beer bar has an amazing selection of brews, a shuffleboard table, and even allows dogs indoors.
Karaoke, skeeball, and free pizza keep the neighbors happy at the Alligator Lounge, right off the Lorimer Street subway stop.
Live music, DJ nights, and comedy shows fill up the back room of The Gutter, a hybrid bowling alley and bar that's open until 4am every day of the week.
Listen to the latest and greatest indie soundtrack or live music as you check out backyard views of the BQE at Union Pool.
Turkey's Nest Tavern is a classic dive bar where both kickball players and bikers alike enjoy styrofoam cups full of margaritas.
The beer hall has a come-one-come-all, communal atmosphere. Wash down your heavy schnitzels and blintzes with a hearty glass of the best beers that Belgium and Germany have to offer.
The giant warehouse features booths from Brooklyn-based vendors who sell one-of-a-kind, handmade goods. Clothing, shoes, jewelry, and artwork are all up for grabs.
Find obscure items of jewelry at whimsical Verameat. Look for peculiar designs like a dinosaur eating a chicken leg ring, a spinal cord turned into a bracelet, tiny wrenches fastened into earrings.
A popular store for dainty stacking rings, quirky home furnishings, and recognizable tote bags, Catbird is a tiny slice of the Brooklyn aesthetic you know and love.
Shop for casual men’s and women’s clothing and accessories at this welcoming boutique on Graham Avenue.
Find vintage records for amazing prices at the beloved vinyl shop on North Sixth Street.
Step aboard a ferry to Manhattan or gobble down snacks from Smorgasburg at the East River State Park, which offers unbeatable views of Manhattan.
Bushwick Inlet Park features a football and baseball stadium for the athletically inclined.
Just a few blocks from the water, this playground is popular among local children and parents looking for a fun after-school hangout.
Take yoga, ab-core, boxing, spin, or pilates classes at the popular yet understated gym on North Ninth Street.
Get trained in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting at this no-nonsense gym.
The hair salon may look like a high-end bar with its leather chairs and sepia-colored portraits, but don't be fooled. Expertly cut hairstyles are the name of the game at High Horse Salon.
Traditional English barbershop techniques meets modern cuts and styles at Tommy Guns’ Brooklyn location.
Christina Tosi’s bakery is known for its “crack pies” and “compost cookies” and while those are exquisite, it’s the offbeat flavors of frozen yogurt that set it apart from other sweet eateries.
Hundreds of food vendors set up shop near the East River State Park come warmer months. Folks come from all over the city to enjoy the food fair’s artisan creations.
Coffee at Blue Bottle takes five minutes to brew, but it coffee lovers know it’s well worth the wait.
Take tours of the legendary Brooklyn Brewery, which makes its beer right on site in Williamsburg.
Sample delicate and rare cheeses, jams, and artisan treats from the experts on Bedford Avenue.
Reggae, rock, jazz, rap, and pop acts grace the stage of Brooklyn Bowl, where bowling comes second to music.
Run by Bowery Presents, the Music Hall of Williamsburg attracts big name alternative acts like Japandroids and Lil B.
Catch new indie films or old classics, which are often paired with meals themed to the screenings.
The Brooklyn outpost of the national music venue chain often books out-of-the-box acts that the crowd always enjoys.
A South Williamsburg staple since 2006, Glasslands is a converted warehouse where partiers enjoy live music and a photobooth.
The back-to-the-basics BBQ joint from Dan Delaney brings a touch Texan authenticity to brisket-fiends all over the city.
This Grand Street bistro and raw bar offers high-class cocktails in an elegant dining room decorated in black-and-white photographs and dark wood booths.
Affordable drinks, live bands, and groove-conscious DJ's draw an eclectic twentysomething crowd of North Brooklynites to The Woods.
Heart-shaped charms with R-rated slogans has made this eclectic shop famous across New York City.
The beloved park in between Greenpoint and Williamsburg is known for its kickball leagues, public pool, and summer movie screenings.
Deep in East Williamsburg, Sternberg Park features large grassy areas, handball courts, and nearby benches.
Personal trainers are Soma’s specialty, but classes and weight rooms are open to all.
This home goods shop has all the tools to make your kitchen Martha Stewart-approved, and cooking classes to make sure you actually know how to use them.
With over 99 whiskeys in stock, this shop is a candy store for dark liquor enthusiasts.
