BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
Williamsburg’s skyrocketing rents have
With its proximity to Manhattan, expan-
driven a lot of the demographic to
sive New York Harbor views and magnifi-
Bushwick. Explore this vibrant community,
cent Victorian-era brownstones, it’s no
and you’ll see why Vogue deemed it one of
wonder that notables from Walt Whitman
the top 15 coolest neighborhoods in the
to Truman Capote have called Brooklyn
world. Stroll around Bushwick’s Troutman
Heights home. First stop is the Prom-
Street and St. Nicolas Avenue for the
enade, a boardwalk overlooking the
outdoor art gallery, Bushwick Collec-
Statue of Liberty and Downtown Manhat-
tive, with bright murals covering every
tan. Enjoy a flight of beers, dinner, brunch
wall and roll-up garage door in sight.
or lunch at the functioning brewery/
Shoppers interested in vintage wear
restaurant, Circa Brewing Co. (141
should explore Urban Jungle (120
Lawrence St., 718.858.0055). Men will find
Knickerbocker Ave., 718.381.85110), with
sophisticated clothing at Goose Bar-
endless racks of $5 flannel shirts. Bush-
nacle (91 Atlantic Ave., 718.855.2694). At
wick’s SHOPS at the Loom (1087
Colonie (127 Atlantic Ave., 718.855.7500),
Flushing Ave., 718.417.1616) has a skate-
have a first-class dinner in a space with a
board shop, espresso bar and tattoo shop.
lush vertical garden wall. Those interest-
Your trip to Bushwick should include
ed in trains love the NYC Transit
Roberta’s (261 Moore St., 718.417.1118)
Museum (Boerum Pl., 718.694.1600).
for its famous pizza. For down-home
Learn about the city’s subway system and
Southern eats, its Montana’s Trail
climb aboard vintage cars from the early
House (445 Troutman St., 917.966.1666).
1900s, festooned with period advertising.
Bottom: The Promenade in Brooklyn Heights. Below: The popular paparizza pizza from Roberta’s.
PHOTOS: BROOKLYN HEIGHTS PROMENADE, ISTOCK; ROBERTA’S PAPARIZZA PIZZA, DEIDRE SCHOO
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