September 16, 2005
New York Times gets jiggy in Brooklyn for 36 hours
 The New York Times' "36 Hours" feature, which normally examines the key things to do in a weekend away in some semi-quaint U.S. location, today looks no further than across the East River, to the city's largest borough. Its reasoning:
Thriving a century ago, Brooklyn fell off the map around the time the Dodgers went Hollywood. Now it's back. Over the last decade or so, a new generation of immigrants in search of affordable rents have brought youthful energy to the patchwork of distinctive neighborhoods. The guide basically sticks to where to eat, shop and drink, taking in none of the traditional sights except a little lounging, (probably hungover?,) in Prospect Park and on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Even a trip to the Brooklyn Museum makes the itinerary only for the First Saturdays dance party.
The New York Times picks:
Williamsburg Galleries
Pierogi - 177 North Ninth Street, 718-599-2144
Schroeder Romero - 173A North Third Street, 718-486-8992
31Grand - 31 Grand Street - 718-388-2858
Also see Williamsburg Gallery Association.
Food
SEA Restaurant - 114 North Sixth Street, 718-384-8850
Chez Oskar - 211 DeKalb Avenue, 718-852-6250
Applewood - 501 11th Street, 718-768-2044
Cousin John's Cafe & Bakery - 70 Seventh Avenue, 718-622-7333
Clubs
Pete's Candy Store - 709 Lorimer Street, 718-302-3770
Triple Crown - 108 Bedford Avenue, 718-388-8883
Southpaw - 125 Fifth Avenue, 718-230-0236
Brooklyn Social - 335 Smith Street, 718-858-7758
Shop
halcyon the shop - 57 Pearl Street, 718-260-9299
Jacques Torres Chocolate - 66 Water Street, 718-875-9772
CB I Hate Perfume - 93 Wythe Avenue, 718-384-6890
Neighborhoodies - 234 Atlantic Avenue, 718-797-2267
Hotels
Marriott - 333 Adams Street, 718-246-7000
Union Street B & B - 405 Union Street, 718-852-8406
Bed and Breakfast on the Park - 113 Prospect Park West, 718-499-6115
Car Services (never assume you'll find a taxi in Brooklyn)
Northside Car Service in Williamsburg - 718-387-2222
Myrtle Avenue Car Service in Fort Greene - 718-230-8100
Court Express in Carroll Gardens - 718-237-8888
Legends Limo and Car Service in Park Slope - 718-788-1234
Earlier: $83 million pledged toward Coney redevelopment
Restored Brooklyn Historical Society short on cash
Hilton, Sheraton considering downtown Brooklyn
New bus tour hits Brooklyn's pizza emporiums
Underground Railroad in more Brooklyn basements?
New Brooklyn luxury hotel slotted for Smith Street
Brooklyn as a hip (or gentrified) tourist wonderland
Holiday Inn Express under construction at Gowanus
The 50-cent short beer still exists in Brooklyn
Peter Luger's hamburger takes a beating in NY Times
Where the kids go to rock: Brooklyn
Cruise ships to dock in Brooklyn later this year
September 16, 2005 07:25 AM in Drinkology, Foodology, Hotelology, Out of Manhattan, Shopology
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