Places in Williamsburg

McCarren Park

McCarren Park is a public park located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. It is bordered by Nassau Avenue, Bayard Street, Lorimer Street and North 12th Street. It is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

The park is a popular destination for recreational softball, volleyball, soccer, handball, and other games. It is also used for sunbathing and dog-walking. In late 2004, the park's track was resurfaced and has been a popular destination for running enthusiasts.

Recommended by Ann Liv Young, Noémie Lafrance

Pâtés et Traditions

Chef-owner Lorenzo Gantonio has plied his wares in European hot spots like Nice, Morocco and Monte Carlo. Now he's set up shop on an unassuming corner in south Williamsburg, and he couldn't be more enthusiastic. After moving stateside in mid-2008, Lorenzo unabashedly "loves New York. I love New York!" and so he decided to open a permanent Gotham home for serving up crepes and light Mediterranean fare.

Recommended by Veronica Vasicka

Peter Luger Steakhouse

Peter Luger Steak House has been serving the finest steaks since 1887. We choose from only the finest USDA PRIME meat available. The selection process is crucial and therefore is done only by members of the family who visit the wholesale markets on a daily basis. It begins with fresh sides of beef that usually come from the Midwest. The section of beef used is called the short loin. Only those cattle graded PRIME by the United States Agriculture Department are even considered. It is then important to examine the color, fat conformation and bones.

Recommended by Peter McGough

Pierogi 2000 Gallery

Pierogi 2000 is an artist run gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn–an area now vital to the larger art community because of its concentration of exciting artists and innovative gallery scene. Pierogi has monthly solo shows that feature the work of emerging and mid-career artists in an eclectic range of media and style.

Recommended by Fred Cray

Tai Thai

Tai Thai is a restaurant on Bedford Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that offers standard Thai food at insanely cheap prices. Loosely described by the Village Voice as one of the better Thai spots in the neighborhood, the most notable aspect of the restaurant is not quite their food but rather their weird choice of decorations and even weirder background music.

Recommended by Ann Liv Young

The Arm Gallery

The Arm is an art gallery, studio, store, workshop and event space located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In addition to hosting art shows and live performances, The Arm offers workshops that are designed to teach beginners the basic principles of letterpress printing on their Vandercook proof press.

Recommended by Tod Seelie

The Boiler Room Space

On March 7, 2009 Pierogi opened the Boiler, a former factory boiler room with 40 foot ceilings. This expansive space serves as an expansion on Pierogi for larger-scale sculptures, painting and installation exhibitions. Additonally, the Boiler serves as a modest-sized performance and event space.

-Frantz Barosy

Recommended by Fred Cray

Trophy Bar

Stay Gold Gallery is pleased to present TROPHY – a unique nightlife destination in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Trophy is presenting the newest musicians and DJ’s from around the world in a warm and welcoming environment featuring delicious drinks and great music.

Trophy offers a selection of 8 beers on draught, a concise wine list, and full liquor collection, with an emphasis on Tequila and Whiskey. The cocktail menu will offer signature drinks such as the Loving Cup, Goblet, Strongman, Bakelite and Runner Up.

Recommended by Veronica Vasicka

Zebulon

Zebulon is a cafe and concert venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn run and staffed by musicians from around the world. There's never a cover and the live music is often on the ethnic side. The place has a somewhat bohemian, old-school, left bank vibe or maybe it's more of a modern day Fez-type joint. Either way, it's a cool spot. Their menu features small plates like paninis, cheeses, pates, sausages and salads.

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