Probably my favorite park in NYC, in part because of the skyline views but mostly because of the Michael Van Valkenburgh design.
If the Carrots with Grilled Mussels & Lime are on the menu, order them right away. Seriously, they might even be better than the pizza (which, incidentally, is among the best ever).
Berg'n rocks. Tons of beer (and other drinks), tons of food options, tons of space, and tons of style.
Barcade is the bomb! Drink craft beers, eat some tater tots, and play arcade games. Dig Dug is an underdog but it might be my favorite.
Pretty sure this is the epicenter of the 'Williamsburg cool kid' scene. Coffee shop by day, lounge and club by night, awesome all the time.
The patio is the perfect place to enjoy some barbecue and craft beer on a warm afternoon. The meat is a bit spicy, but that's a good thing in my book.
Maybe a scene but also a solid place to chill and get drunk and eat tacos and be outside or also inside, y'know, whatever.
It feels like you've stepped onto a Wes Anderson set. Don't feel like paying for a shuffleboard court? Check out life-size Jenga!
Drink an IPA (they have so much craft beer) and eat Hillbilly Nachos (they're the ultimate gourmet stoner food fantasy) and listen to some loud rock 'n' roll.
Tacos: al pastor, carnitas, and chorizo. Do those. Thirsty? Margarita (with fresh juice) on the rocks.
Use all of the hot sauces. All of them. Order two tacos; I prefer crispy fish & barbacoa but it's literally impossible to go wrong.
The fried chicken thighs are SO good. Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside. Oh, and the beer. Yeah, that's good too.
Skee ball is great, but it'll swallow your quarters; better off using cash. And be careful with the darts!
The quirkiest new way to buy liquor. Come in, pick a bottle, mix something yourself (or let the bartender do it for free), pay by the gram. Fun for a stop on a group date.
Super cozy spot that's as intimate as it is spacious. Safe bet when you have friends visiting who want a taste of Brooklyn without getting too weird.
