Location: Red Hook
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It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
Restaurants in Brooklyn
1. Raaka Chocolate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
We craft chocolate from bean to bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn. This is our factory! You can stop by any time to try our chocolates, or schedule a formal tour and tasting on our website. We also offer chocolate-making classes almost every Saturday. You'll taste the wide variety of bean flavors across the world, load our stone grinders with your own ingredients and mold your own bars.
2. Pioneer Works
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By runupit - New York City, United States
Janna Levin brings some of the best scientific minds here to discuss the latest developments in genetics, medicine, physics, and robotics. Accessible from Manhattan by ferry with great barbecue just a few blocks away. Free, donations accepted. Science and Art meet here. A great place for a cerebral date.
3. BWAC Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition
4. Atazay
Beautiful art designed and crafted by NYC artists. This pop up art showroom is attached to a glassblowing studio and you may even catch artists blowing glass! You can even book a glass making experience which includes making your own paperweight and flower. The view from the store is stunning as it looks out over the New York Harbor at the Statue of Liberty.
