Here are my favourite places to go - and if you take the L subway train to Bedford Avenue, you can walk to all of them within twenty minutes.
1. Space Ninety 8 Gorbals Rooftop Bar, 98 N 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11249.
Why it's so good: This rooftop bar is opened this April, and is nestled on top of a unique retail concept by Urban Outfitters (naturally). The atmosphere is chilled, the decor is so UO (there's more super-cool distressed wood than you can shake a stick at), and the view of the sunset going down behind Brooklyn bridge is just perfect.
2. Rosarito Fish Shack, 168 Wythe Ave, New York, NY 11211
Why it's so good: Rustic, tasty, seafood. It's reasonably priced and the atmosphere is always buzzing. The fish tacos are good, but the mussels with chorizo are off the chain (that's American-speak for good). Plus they serve the best margaritas to have ever passed my lips.
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| Mussels with chorizo. YES. |
3. Artists and Fleas Market, 70 N 7th St, New York, NY 11249
Why it's so good: A cute mix of artist and designers selling their own original work, jewellery makers, and vintage stalls. I had to physically remove myself before I spent all my wages on kooky golden rings that spelt out alcoholic spirits and fast food produce.
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| A ring that says gin. I love gin! <3 |
3. The Ides at Wythe Hotel, 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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| The taxis are green in Bk. Say whaaaat. |
Why it's so good: This hotel is the dream, and the rooftop bar is just the right level of classy-cool. It's genuinely one of my favourite places in New York City.
This view + a few champagne cocktails = winning at life.
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| Williamsburg. Great for hipsters, not so great for bikes. |
