Why Red Hook is My Favorite NYC Neighborhood
Red Hook in Brooklyn is one of New York’s hidden gems. Situated in the southern part of Brooklyn, it has many charming urban elements
Hip Brooklyn Makers at 2025 Renegade Craft Show
Organized twice a year in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Renegade Craft Show is one of the best ways to discover interesting, new, and innovative local
A Lovely Walk in Brooklyn
Sunday is the perfect day to go out and explore a neighborhood less familiar. This time, with camera in hand and an open mind,
Hygge-Friendly Shop/Cafe Opens in Greenpoint
Greenpoint has been setting a mark in new and interesting concept store openings for the past few years. One of my recent favorites is Teak;
In Greenpoint, a New Record Shop Sets High Standards
Founded in 2008 by Mike Sniper, Captured Tracks is an independent record label based in Brooklyn. A new record store outpost by the brand
At Bushwick Open Studios 2023, Art is Rain or Shine
Despite heavy rains in New York City, the yearly Bushwick Open Studios event, running Friday to Sunday (September 22—24), was in full swing. Hundreds
A Warm Day in Brooklyn
Every season, I like to take a stroll down from North Brooklyn to Dumbo and beyond — a long stretch one can walk for
A Sunday Stroll in Brooklyn
Brooklyn is always a good idea when it comes to taking a long weekend walk. That’s exactly what I did last Sunday, setting off
Experience Japanese Culture at the New Hip Space in Greenpoint
House Brooklyn marks the American outpost of an acclaimed Tokyo restaurant of the same name, from Chef Yuji Tani. House is known for its
Classic Car Show Under the Bridge in Williamsburg
On a sunny Saturday, old school car lovers and owners gathered under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway by Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to share their
Curated Record Shop of World Music in Park Slope
On a hot afternoon in Park Slope, I stopped by at Psychic Records, a tiny record shop filled with an eclectic mix of music
At Brooklyn Record Exchange in Bushwick, Thousands of Rare Records
Tucked away from any major intersection in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Record Exchange, is a great destination for used vinyl lovers. I was particularly amazed at
I Spent a Sunday Walking in Bushwick
On a breezy Summer Sunday I took a stroll down from East Williamsburg in Brooklyn and through Bushwick. Thanks for reading! Make sure to
In Brooklyn, a Celebration of Spring
On the first full warm day of spring, it’s been my tradition for the past few years to take a long walk through the
A Quaint Flea Market Made of Shipping Containers in Bushwick
Along Broadway, between Belvedere and Locust Streets, a series of shipping containers make a tiny quaint flea markets featuring used bookstore, a record shop,
New Record Shop Opens in Industry City
I love record stores the same way I love bookshops. For me, a perfect Sunday might as well include a few hours or meditative
A 6-Hour Walk Through Brooklyn Along the East River
On the first day of Spring with clear, sunny skies and temperatures soaring at 80 degrees I asked myself: “How good of a walker
Inside a Vintage Story at Thea Grant in Dumbo
Thea Grant started as a vintage jewelry boutique in a quaint building in Dumbo. They have since offered hand-engraved minimal pieces and created a