Beautiful venue with a lot of space to have some tastings, a bottle of wine, some snacks or…read morewhatever you want! Since it was my first time here I decided to do a tasting so I could try some of the wine they have. My husband and I got the Seasonal and the Library. I was surprised by the vintage of some of these wines and they still add them to these tastings! Great value for 5 tastings. Staff was nice and the place was gorgeous. I will definitely come back!

Such a lovely place! The staff was really friendly and helpful, and they knew so much about the…read moredifferent wines. My friends and I tried all three wine flights, and it was so much fun getting to taste a variety of wines. They also have the option to build your own charcuterie board. Everything we tried was tasty, although I thought the individual items were a little pricey. Overall, we had a great time and really enjoyed the experience!

A Living breathing ever evolving graffiti/street art/ public arts display that culminates with an…read moreannual block party on the streets of Bushwick... centered around troutman and wycoff. Here you can find works from artists from across the world as well as many locals from NY. This year I had the pleasure of attending the 13th annual block party and it was amazing! Featuring acts like static selector, Tony touch, raekwon, fatman scoob, and many more. Also lots of food , crafts, and clothing vendors... and the best part was that it was free to the public! Had an amazing time. The owners mission is to pour back into the community, and he's doing an amazing job of it!

A fun neighborhood walk that encompasses a 4-6 block perimeter of graffiti street art, featuring…read morefictional characters, music icons, and everyday people. Much of the street art is incredibly detailed, and you can see much of the culture of Brooklyn/Bushwick as you search for hidden gems. Lots of small local businesses and restaurants to check out as well while you walk.

I'm fairly confident I could sit along the shores of the East River and stare at the Manhattan…read moreskyline for hours and hours and hours... and hours. Make like Eminem and lose yourself here on a lazy day in the 11211. If pictures are worth 1,000 words, seeing this cityscape with your own two eyes has more alphanumeric characters than any planet in the Twittersphere.

I LOVE this place. There's ample seating to relax with a book, your dog, or your kids. It's also…read moreright next to Smorgasborg and Brooklyn Flea during the weekends. Go in the early morning with breakfast and you'll enjoy the view without crowds.

Been to Freeman Alley a couple of times. Yesterday went and to my surprise there were some…read moregraffiti artists painting. One of them named SoHo took a liking to my nephew and helped him paint & helped my niece paint as ℓℓ. The graffiti alley is constantly changing & is the only place in NYC that it's legal to do graffiti. I love going to all graffiti alleys.

This place is just so cool to take some pics and read what people spray painted. Very creative. I…read morestill love this kind of stuff so glad I was able to take my niece and check it out.

You finally made it to Williamsburg? Now you're cool. That's just what you tell yourself. Keep that…read moreattitude. You'll fit in good here. In all seriousness it's not as bad as it's made to be. It's just so much fun making fun of hipsters. There's actually plenty of fun and interesting people. It's also a big neighborhood and has distinct areas. The south side is the home to one of the largest Hasidic communities in all the world. Lots of old synagogues to look at. There's predictably also lots of bagel places. East is the up and coming area. This includes the area around Sternberg Park. It has a more ethnic population than the north. The north side is what comes to mind when thinking of Williamsburg. A lot of oddball bars, restaurants, and shops here. Bedford stretch from Metropolitan to about 8th is the heart of the community, and where you should go if you want to experience the essence of this. So put on some flannel. Forget your razor. Live it up and let your inner douche out.

This is the only section-Neighborhood of Brooklyn that has Bridge across the East River name after…read morethe Section-Neighborhood (The Williamsburg Bridge) Even the Brooklyn Version of Big Ben The building old clock Tower on Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue , used to be called " Williamsburgh Savings Bank " it even have the words still printed on the building . My mother had a account with that bank back in the 80's & 90'S , that shows you a true Brooklynite I'm not a hipster ( No offesive to the Gentrification people ....lol ) Any how Williamsburg was always knows as a Latino Neighborhood with : Dominican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Mexican & Bodegas-Cornerstone and etc Latino /Hispanic Countries and this neighborhood also Serve Hisadic Jews . This Neighborhood is also serve by MTA transportation: Buses : B44,B46,Q54,39, B48,B43,B60,B62 and etc Buses , And Subway lines: J,M,Z,L,G -Trains . Williamsburg is beautiful area of Brooklyn with plenty of Condos , and Restaurants and bars and high fashion companies : Chanel ,Hermes , Sandro , Brooklyn Denim , J.Crew , L Train Vintage ,and etc shops in Williamsburg and plus you Can ride the G- Train to Fulton street Mall (Downtown Brooklyn) & The RealReal store . And Plus you can catch the B46 bus to Kings Plaza Shopping mall on Flatbush Avenue & Avenue U . And Williamsburg also have Apple Eletronic store , You can also catch the B44 bus in Williamsburg to Sheepshead bay to Brooklyn Plumb beach, Williamsburg also have beautiful views of the skyline of Manhattan and also home to Brooklyn oldest steakhouse "Peter Luger" .Williamsburgh also have vintage boutiques shop like "Domsey" on 431 Broadway (My mother was long time employee there when there was under the Williamsburgh Bridge ) a very cool Vintage shop similar to L Train vintage , Any how enjoy your Williamsburgh Section of Brooklyn Experience with mccarren park (Football/Baseball field /Tennis field/ Track Field and heard there have a Drone park don't know how true is that , and Williamsburgh also close to Woodhull hospitals & Wycoff hospitals !!!!

Can still take them on Sundays this December. Schedules and route on the NY Transit museum website…read more Regular train fare. When we first happened to see the holiday train a few years back, we got on one car, the oldest car which was cool already, but we didn't get to see the other subway cars. This past Sunday, we decided to take the F train from Queens to meet the Holiday Nostalgia train on the F platform at 2nd Ave-Houston St (first stop from downtown). Got there before 2pm. and the train was parked. This was good bec we were able to walk from the last subway car, through a few cars, until we had to stop bec got crowded. The subway cars have different designs so nice to check a few out. Some people were dressed up - some in military attire and in trench coats in the car we were in; didn't know until later that they were there to perform an old military song "Over There". Other passengers as well, and were ok to be photographed. We only took it the Rockefeller area which was our destination for that day but at least we had an interesting ride.

Old subway cars. Some having wicker seats, some without AC, but the SOUND of those grinding motors…read moreaccelerating brings back memories! Old advertising is fun to see again! ... note the position of the conductor standing between these cars!!

If you're part of the Polish diaspora aka Polonia, or remotely interested in WII, you've likely…read moreheard of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. It was a major operation by the Polish underground resistance, led by the Home Army (Armia Krajowa / AK), to liberate Warsaw from Nazi-German occupation. It was the largest military effort taken by any European resistance movement during WII, but despite initial successes, the uprising was eventually defeated after 63 days of fierce fighting, leading to Warsaw's significant destruction, roughly 85% & significant civilian casualties (200,000 or so). Once Soviets seized control of Poland, this historical event wasn't celebrated by the authorities as the AK was loyal to the government-in-exile, and persecutions of those involved in the Uprising were the norm. Fast forward to today, a Warsaw Uprising is widely celebrated, and if you ever find yourself in Warsaw on the 1st of August, you'll experience something called Godzina W (W-Hour), where at 5pm the city comes to a literal standstill, with sirens marking the exact time the Uprising commenced. I get chills just thinking about it... The first rendition of this mural came into existence on the walls of the Warsaw Polish National Home in Greenpoint to mark the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising in 2014. Grzegorz Fryc, vice-president of Pangea Network was the main originator of the idea, and artist Rafał Pisarczyk was the muralist/artist. The mural pictured the Warsaw Mermaid armed with a sword, soldiers of all ages (including children & teenagers), a short description of the Uprising, and the Anchor (Kotwica), an emblem of the Polish resistance. Sadly, over the years, the mural was repeatedly vandalized, and it was quite a challenge to keep restoring it to its former glory. As of 2024, in three same exact spot, a new mural dealing with the same historical event has appeared, through the efforts of Grzegorz Fryc, president of Gram-X Promotions, who also was involved in the original mural alongside the Polish Army Veterans Association of America (SWAP). The Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union (PSFCU) was also a funding source. The mural depict a massive Anchor monument, with a Polish flag draping it at the top, and AK soldiers engaged in an open battle with the Nazi occupant. "Heroes Who Lived Among Us" is painted on the upper right corner, referencing to the fact that many participants of the Uprising had to go into exile, and ended up settling in the USA, including Greenpoint.

my experience at Bamonte's was amazing!! the food, environment and service was 10/10 here. my…read moresister was dairy free and they catered to her preferences and never forgot about it! the bread, chicken parm, eggplant parm and pasta was amazing! the prosciutto and cheese here was of quality too.

We visited Bamonte's for a friend's early birthday dinner, and unfortunately, the experience fell…read morefar below our expectations. I came to New York to celebrate her, so this dinner was supposed to be a special part of that trip. The atmosphere is very cozy and intimate, and initially, everything seemed promising. We were seated near the front, which wasn't our preferred location, but we didn't have a reservation, so that wasn't my main concern. I also appreciated that the bar was showing the Eagles game, and my friends really enjoyed the mussels and the drinks were good! The biggest disappointment was the service and THE FOOD WAS EVEN MORE. We had three servers throughout our visit, and the first two stopped assisting us without a clear handoff or explanation. They seemed irritated by our questions as we tried to understand the menu, including options we had seen online but not in person. We weren't familiar with everything being offered and would have appreciated some patience and guidance. Instead, I felt uncomfortable even trying to choose a meal. And I understand it's like a family based restaurant you know- so I expected the warm feeling of an Italian kitchen. Well NO. Our third server was much more patient and helpful, and I truly appreciated his effort. He orchestrated singing to my friend for her birthday(which they do for all birthdays ) and took a picture of our group, giving us some sweet memories from the evening. Unfortunately, by the time he took over, much of the damage to the experience had already been done. As for the food, I sent back the pasta e fagioli because it contained prosciutto. That could be my bad. Later, after discussing options with our third server, I received a pasta dish in chicken broth that was essentially a soup. It may be a traditional preparation I'm unfamiliar with, but it wasn't what I understood I was ordering or wanted for dinner. I ended up without a satisfying meal, although I did have a French 75. But like I've never seen this dish and like idk. I also asked for chicken scampi, but also was informed that scampi's only for seafood and they refused to make it because culturally not appropriate and I respect that as well but putting that out there as well. So then to get this from going from wanting an authentic pasta dish it just blew my mind. I do appreciate the third server trying to accommodate but like seriously what was this? One friend ordered the lasagna, which I would personally rate around a 6 out of 10. Another settled on spaghetti and meatballs after becoming frustrated with the ordering process. My friend who ordered shrimp scampi hadn't understood that it came with two sides rather than pasta. She ordered pasta separately, but felt it didn't complement the dish well. Not to mention that she asked for spaghetti noodles and they brought penne. I believe . I'm just confused like we didn't feel like we were being heard . Clearer explanations could have helped us make choices we would actually enjoy. It's just crazy because I really expected this to go perfectly and there's such great reviews and it's like what happened here.? If you're considering visiting, I recommend reviewing the menu beforehand to make sure it suits your needs. Be aware that some items we saw online weren't on the menu in person, and there were additional offerings we hadn't seen online. It may also help to call ahead and ask about the current menu and daily specials, although I can't speak to how readily they answer the phone. Our bill came to approximately $400, mostin our group left feeling hungry and dissatisfied. Spending that much on a birthday dinner and leaving so disappointed was incredibly frustrating. Three of us honestly wanted to send our dishes back, but in the spirit of our friends birthday, decided to just eat it up and try to enjoy the night to the best of our ability. I on the other hand on any other night might have caused more of a fuss. I can't speak to why the first two servers treated us that way, and I won't speculate about their intentions. I can only speak to how the service felt: unwelcoming, impatient, and uncomfortable. The space itself was cozy, but the energy of those interactions made it difficult to enjoy being there. I'm grateful to our final server for his patience, the birthday song, and our group photo. Those moments mattered, especially because we were there to celebrate someone special. But even with those bright spots, the overall experience was a 0 out of 10 for me. This reflects our personal visit, and based on that experience, I would not return.

Someone in our group was a fan, so this was on our list as a must visit. Nice visit to just stop by…read moreand take a picture. Quiet neighborhood, respectable people taking photos. Although not Central Perk and not set up as Central Perk, the exterior of the restaurant below was shown in the show and you can dine in here.

When in NY, had to pay homage to one of the most comforting shows on television, F*R*I*E*N*D*S…read more Here's my experience. VIBES: Welcome to Greenwich Village it's a historic neighborhood with nice buildings and cafes. The iconic spot is nestled in a lively corner of NYC with lots of foot traffic (tourists and locals alike), so parking isn't ideal -- I'd suggest subway or ride-share. The place has big energy: you feel like you're in an iconic, storied part of the city, which makes it fun and a little nostalgic thinking about all the episodes and references. I took no longer than like 15 minutes. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. If you're looking for a spot that mixes pop-culture nostalgia, solid fare, and a lively NYC neighborhood vibe -- this one's worth a stop. It leans more "moment experience" than "hidden gem," but its fun factor and overall quality make it memorable. I'll definitely keep it on my list for future visits and maybe bring F*R*I*E*N*D*S (ba-dum-tss) looking for an iconic NYC moment. TIPS: * The area is residential and mixed-use: be respectful, keep noise down if visiting early or late, and avoid blocking entrances.

This unique wearable art clothing store is one of the better uses of abandoned space in the Port…read moreAuthority. It replaced an old Strawberry , a cheap chain clothing store. Cute and convenient, but most of these stores in the PA closed for good during the pandemic and the spaces sat empty, gathering dust. This store has been here for a few years now I think, and I've always loved looking at their new stuff while passing through on my commute. If you are interested in art, creative fashion a la the old EV or old SoHo, or want to support black artists, this is your spot. They have clothing, bags, jewelry, and other random items. Everything is bespoke, and I believe most pieces are one of a kind, or at least limited. It seems like every week or so, the display window changes, and there are new pieces out. Who knew the PABT could be so fashionable? All you FIT people need to get up here if you haven't been already. The store is always looking for new designers and artists. If you're from out of the area, make the trip to dystopian midtown and find this glittering star hidden inside the bus terminal.

it's a great store. I was working for them for a little bit and they're genuine about their…read moreengagement towards sustainability. The closest are made from designers selected every year which ensures 100% original pieces I advise you can go take a look for fun or check out social media