For one of the best burgers in the city. Grab a resy at the bar and grab a beer & a burger for a classic (but elevated) Red Hook dinner.
For a New-American food hot spot serving up brunch, lunch & dinner. Bonus! Fort Defiance also has a fun General Store in the front full of B classics, fresh fruit and veg & coffees to-go.
For our favorite BBQ in NYC. Protip: When you’re standing on line, make sure you grab a drink from the bar so that the waiting doesn’t seem too bad. We love the queso mac & cheese, pulled pork, cornbread and pickles and typically take it all to-go for a picnic by the water.
For probably the most iconic Red Hook bite. You’ve seen them in your grocery stores, but nothing beats the real thing of grabbing a mini key lime pie to grab on your way to a walk down the pier. PS - in the summer they do frozen pies dipped in chocolate!
For a shot & a beer and a trip back in time. We love how Sunny’s transports you to the maritime world of Red Hook. Stop by on a Sunday afternoon to catch the folk jam sessions happening in the back room. It’s also super fun to grab a sammie from the Court Street Grocers annex and bring it over to Sunny’s to enjoy with a bevvy.
For the neighborhood's natural wine store. Stop by for a bottle (or two) and bring it to the park to sip on with your Hometown BBQ.
For that afternoon pick-me-up after all of the shopping and food. This is a chill & casual coffee spot to load up on caffeine or sit and sip a latte for a while.
For vintage & handmade home goods curated to perfection. Stop by for a gift for your friend that loves hosting, or for a new blanket to update your linen collection.
For one-of-a-kind wearable pieces. Each pair of pants, sweatshirt, shirt is sewn by hand using textiles that are unique and limited in quantity. This shop is a mystical haven in the middle of Brooklyn.
For a classic, perfectly intentionally tattered record shop that feels like a fixture of the neighborhood. This kooky spot will have a hold on you for hours while you flip through their amazing collection.
For gallery exhibitions, performing art showcases and an interactive arts space in the neighborhood. This artist and scientist-led nonprofit cultural center provides artists, musicians, scientists, technologists, community organizers, and educators the resources and platform they need to expand their practices.
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If it isn’t obvious yet, we love going to Red Hook for amazing food that you can take to-go and bring to the park. We especially love the Louis Valentino Park and Pier where you can get a perfect view of Lady Lib in a tree-shaded picnic spot.
