Brett, Kristy, and Ryan in front of Berry Park.
In the years that I lived in Manhattan, I pretty much never made it to Brooklyn. And I left just before places like Prospect Park and Williamsburg were starting to get really cool (as far as I know). My brother Brett’s lived in Brooklyn for over a year now and it only took me three visits to New York before I made a point to have a Brooklyn day. Along with my sister Kristy, we took a taxi from the Financial District and cruised up Flatbush Ave. past Prospect Park to swing by his apartment, and then we made our way to Williamsburg.
It was basically an afternoon walking tour of Bedford Ave. and we stopped for rooftop beers and cocktails at Berry Park, which was a really cool spot. I was excited to see “Brooklynny things” in Brooklyn, and my bro was a great guide. Looking at a map of New York right now to write this blog, I realize that I basically had no idea where I was geographically. Nevertheless, I thought Williamsburg was really cute and I could definitely stand to spend some more time there. Here’s a few things we saw along the way.
Before we get started, though, I want to share this Bruno Mars song with you, “Somewhere in Brooklyn.” I love it and it makes me think of my little bro. Of course, his tastes are way too indie to be into a pop song, but whatev.
Kristy and me posing for pix outside BAM on our way to the subway
A Brooklynny apartment building.
We’re not in Wynwood anymore! Welcome to Williamsburg street art.
After a few days in New York, Kristy was convinced that I had to make a comment about every cute dog that I saw. I just wanted to emphasize her point. How cute are these King Charles Spaniels in the mural? OMG!
Excuse me ladies, do you know where we can find some artisanal cheese?
We walked past the Meatball Shop on Bedford, which led to a daylong craving that was eventually sated that evening at the Chelsea location. It was pretty tasty. And guess what? My friend Ted says that Bruno Mars has been spotted there!
Finally! An afternoon beer on the rooftop at Berry Park with the sis and the bro. Thanks for the tour of Brooklyn, Brett. Should we get another round?
As a side note, Bruno Mars is playing in Miami at the American Airlines Arena on Friday, and, well, I’d really like to go. I kind of love him and his songs speak to my soul. So if anyone’s got the hookup on tix, let me know?
