The Thrillist Taco Knockout is going down at Villain in Williamsburg! 10 restaurants are competing for the championship belt in total taco domination.
Try some tots which come in base flavors of sea salt & cracked pepper, spicy Cajun, Crab Spice, and Bacon Spice. Read more.
Australian coffee done drip-style + egg and cheese w/ "espresso-lacquered bacon." Your morning routine is now set. Read more.
Features modern touches like seven huge LCDs, and a DJ booth siding an elevated stripper pole (though whether your pole's elevated depends on who's on it). Read more.
This renowned Southern foodery is bringing you killer dishes like Dr. Pepper Ribs and bacon-wrapped trout. Bonus: Check out their Last Supper w/ Willie Nelson as Jesus; a definite high holiday. Read more.
Stop over at this industrial barn-steezed "roadhouse" for a plate of "Grandma Mable's" secret recipe Pulled Pork and wash it down with the hard-to-find OG Beer, Coors Original Banquet. Read more.
A great way to start the day: Coffee, a bacon-wrapped chili/ slaw/ jalapeno Spicy Redneck, and a solid game of Galaga at this BK spot. Read more.
This soul food spot stuffs your face with Dixie fare including Carolina-style pulled pork, crispy catfish, and the famed bacon/egg/cheese "insane burger". Read more.
This is the project and childhood home of rapper Jay-Z! Also see BET's list of 25 Influential Hip Hop Samples: http://bet.us/BHM
If you’re headed to the Barclay’s Center, know you’re in good hands. The members of FDNY Engine 219/Ladder 105 would be the first to respond if there was an emergency at the arena.
Did you know? This 1889 city-owned bridge is one of the oldest in the five boroughs.
Did you know? The Moore Street Market is one of Brooklyn’s oldest markets. Established in 1945, it now offers events such as cooking classes, shopping, and seminars for small businesses.
One of Brooklyn’s premier economic engines since 1801, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is now home to BLDG 92, a fascinating exhibition space and visitor’s center that pays tribute to the Yard’s history.
Dishes include the grilled Chiang Mai sausage with chili paste, the charcoal-grilled hen and the clay pot-baked white prawns. If you go on a weekend, or when the weather is nice, be prepared to wait.
The 1873 Italianate structure is the earliest known concrete building in NYC. Once part of a 5-acre factory complex that manufactured the product from which it was made: Beton Coignet.
Bartel-Pritchard Square Greenmarket: Located on Prospect Park West at 15th Street, Brooklyn. inside the entrance of Prospect Park. Open Wednesdays, 5/1/13 - 11/27/13 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal first opened in April 2006 and has won numerous accolades, including “Cruise Terminal of the Year” by Princess Cruise Lines and “Best New Homeport” by PortHole Magazine.
Northwest corner of Prospect Park Open Saturdays Year Round 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The streets around Grand Army Plaza form the largest and busiest traffic circle in Brooklyn.
Want a great view of the Statue of Liberty without having to get on a boat? The Louis Valentino Jr. Park has one of the best views you can get!
Sweeping skyline views and waterfront tranquility draw visitors to this Red Hook retreat all year long, while free kayaking and outdoor films make it a bona fide summer hotspot.
This cemetery opened in 1838 and has approximately 600,000 graves spread out over 478 acres. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006.
Did you know? The Loew’s Kings Theatre opened in 1929 as Loew’s flagship theater, with a French Renaissance style architecture inspired by the Palace of Versailles and the Paris Opera House.
Brooklyn Army Terminal was most heavily trafficked during WWII, when over three million troops and 37 million tons of military supplies passed through the facility.
The Wonder Wheel has been in operation since 1920 & was designated a NYC Landmark in 1989. It is 150 ft tall, holds 160 passengers with 8 stationary cars & 16 cars that slide along serpentine tracks.
The Cyclone was originally built in 1927. The coaster uses a chain to pull the train to the top of the 1st plunge, it then runs on its own momentum reaching up to 68 mph through 9 drops and 6 curves.
Coney Island was explored by Henry Hudson in 1609; he landed on Manhattan the next day.
Luna Park takes its name from the original Luna Park, which operated at Coney Island from 1903 to 1946.
Want a souvenir photo? At Sheepshead Bay station, check out the large replica of a vintage postcard that you can stick your head through and take a picture similar to old boardwalk props.
Scream Zone features the first new roller coasters in Coney Island since 1927, with the Soarin' Eagle and the Steeplechase.
This joyride hasn’t operated since 1964, but it’s one of Brooklyn’s most recognizable landmarks. Originally built for the 1939 World’s Fair, it simulated a parachute-guided leap for 40 cents.
More than 330 species of birds call this 9,000-acre preserve home, and convenient subway access makes it an easy visitor destination.
The brisket is tender and pleasantly moist, with a thick black crust around the edges. If you play your cards right, you can have a monster feast here for about $35 per person. [Eater 38 Member]
This critically-acclaimed Williamsburg restaurant serves modern American fare. Although some of chef Justin Hilbert's creations might look avant-garde, all of his dishes pack a lot of flavor.
"Foodie heaven! 100+ vendors with diff. cuisines trying to feed you within a block radius. Bring an appetite, do tapas-style tastings, and relax with a view of the Manhattan skyline in the background"
This entire space was designed by a sculptor & is full of hidden stories. Find out more with the scavenger hunt: http://on.nyc.gov/11eeWJy
The new park is located on the site of a former WNYC radio station and ferry terminal, and is the first new, significant open space on the Greenpoint waterfront.
The island's name stems from British colonial times when the colonial assembly reserved the island for the exclusive use of New York's royal governors.
After completion in 1903, the Williamsburg Bridge set the record for the longest suspension bridge. The record was broken in 1924 when the Bear Mountain Bridge was completed.
