Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC but feeling Manhattan-fatigue, look no farther than Cobble Hill. Cobble Hill is one of Brooklyn’s oldest neighborhoods, originally settled by the Dutch in the 1600s, and taking its name from the cobblestones that used to cover its streets. Unfortunately for pedestrians, those cobblestones are no longer there. Fortunately for motorists, those cobblestones are no longer there. (Spend an afternoon driving around Red Hook to understand what I mean.) […read more]

 

 

 

How to Get There

We recommend taking the F train from one of its many Manhattan stops – no transfer required if you can catch it at one of these places. For more F train locations, consult the MTA Subway Map. […read more]

 

 

 

 

 

Where to Eat

If you’re feeling adventurous, try what’s arguably Brooklyn’s best Sushi restaurant (among stiff competitors), Ki Sushi. On the other end of the spectrum, both geographically and stylistically, is one of Brooklyn’s best New American (yelp’s phrase for “chef-driven, artisanal”) restaurants, Buttermilk Channel. In between is an eclectic mix of shops that includes everything from family-owned-generations-old salami shops to upstart cheese shops, and plenty of craft and fashion. […read more]

 

 

 

Where to Drink

Bar Great Harry is where James Joyce would hang if he were alive and a Brooklyner. It’s hands-down the best beer bar in a ‘nabe not known for its beer bars, but it holds its own even by Manhattan standards.

Wine bars are the feature – if you’re into low-key try the Black Mountain, which has a great wine list and impressive – if thin – food menu. When it’s time to pull out all the stops, head for the source: Buttermilk Channel.

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