I went to Industry City for a work retreat and I was honestly surprised by how much there is to do…read morein one place. After lunch I spent about an hour strolling around and it felt like I could have stayed even longer. There are so many restaurants and stores that you can wander without any plan and still find something interesting. The whole space has this open creative energy that feels very Brooklyn. You see families, people working on laptops, groups hanging out, and visitors just exploring. The courtyards are really nice to walk through and the art installations give the place a fun personality. It feels like a mix of food hall, shopping area, and outdoor hangout spot all in one. There are great food options, coffee spots, and little shops that make it easy to spend time there without rushing. It is the kind of place where you can grab lunch, walk around, sit outside for a bit, and still feel like you have more to see. I left thinking I need to come back on a weekend when I can take my time. It is a really enjoyable spot in Brooklyn and perfect for a relaxed afternoon.

Industrial City is such a cool spot to walk around in Brooklyn. The whole place has this artsy,…read morewarehouse vibe with lots of food options, small shops, and outdoor space to hang. It's perfect if you just want to wander, try a few different bites, and chill for a bit. This is the second time I come to visit for the hot sauce expo. I got lucky with parking right under the train station. It was Sunday, so it was free! Next time I'll definitely give myself even more time to explore, because I want to visit every shop!

I forgot how huge this museum is. Wonderfully designed…read moreexhibits spaced out enough so that you can actually appreciate each piece Very helpful staff

I used to love it here for years, but it's gotten too popular and lost the charm it had for me…read more The popularity is great for the museum itself. It's experienced an undeniable glow up. People I could never get to step a toe in a museum now beg me to come with them to see some trendy exhibit they heard about. Marketing has improved immensely. They've expanded their reach beyond geeks and schoolchildren to a wide variety of people, and that's good. It keeps the museum alive. It's just no longer one of my favorite places personally. What I miss the most are the old First Saturdays that no one knew about. I'd look forward to them all month like a child looks forward to Christmas. It felt like Brooklyn's best kept secret. Now you have to preregister to get sardined. I'm not much of a noisy crowd person, so I end up leaving early the rare occasion I attempt to go. I do enjoy the salsa parties. Those are fun. Staff can be rude as all else. I've never personally had an issue, but I've seen some uncalled for behavior towards other patrons, especially if they give touristy vibes. The littlest thing can set someone off. It's completely uncalled for.

Before today, my review would've likely been glowing. The artwork in that's been associated with…read morethem in NYC is almost always spectacular and a welcome addition to the city-scape. Unfortunately I found out recently that they're actually quite shady and manipulative. They don't actually create or curate the art in Little Italy - they pretend to support it, plaster it on their social media, and try to profit from it. At the expense of the actual artists that create the art they're showcasing. They've gotten into legal action with artists over marketing rights for the art that they claim to "support", but essentially want to mooch off of and shake down for $$$. A lot of the gorgeous art, such as the Audrey Hepburn picture on Mulberry St, are examples that they claim to be big endorsers of - but have actually fought the artists over, to win sole rights to commercializing posters etc. They've tried to destroy murals & privately commissioned public art without consent or notification to the artists themselves. Again, mostly for the chance to bring in new art and profit from online sales of merchandise / picture rights. And they're more than happy to block/ban/remove you from any of their social media if you even think of leaving a vaguely negative comment (even a politely-worded one). A word to the wise: good, wholesome, community-minded organizations NEVER block or throttle people into silence because they might disagree with them. And they NEVER treat artists like they're disposable sources of income. This organization does not represent Little Italy in the slightest. Be very, very careful if you're ever asked to work with them. Better yet, stay clear of them altogether.

The L. I. S. A. Project NYC…read more I'm not sure about the politics of what's behind this organization. There appears to be some controversy in the Yelp Reviews. I'm just a huge fan of graffiti. I love the color it adds to the city. I love the smile it puts on my face. I like the happy feeling I get inside when I see it. I also like the legal authorization of the activity. For many years it was an offense to express yourself and your artistic talent in this manner. I'm glad Little Italy has embraced this organization and the art they promote. Please Visit Little Italy and keep your eyes open for the murals. They are here, there, and everywhere! I'm posting photos I've taken in the past couple years. I hope you enjoy. I can't wait to return!

I don't go to this spot often but it's definitely a neighborhood haven for folks who live or…read morefrequent this area. Everyone's super chill and the bartenders are kind and attentive. I had a tequila gimlet and it was so tasty. The perfect amount of sweet, tart and tequila kick. I actually came here before maybe once or twice and hadn't been for a while. Then I gotta invited to this spot for the date from hell lol. The man showed up super late and had the audacity to have an attitude with me for being upset. Trust I never saw that man again, paid for all of my own drinks, even though I had been invited out and he downed his drink so fast so he could 'leave me first' that it was thee most pathetic and immature sorry sight I ever did see, from a grown man. The bartenders were so kind about it and even said waiting 45 minutes for anyone was a no-no and that his behavior was unacceptable! I agree. I'd definitely go back in the future. I like the big backyard area with all the tables. Good for large groups. But it was also really nice for a lone drink at the bar'. Cause baby, that's what I had!

Great cocktails as well as seasonal selections. Really great ambiance. They also have a cute…read morebackyard with a lot of seating. Trivia and other events during the week. Bar tenders/staff are also very friendly.

Somehow, it was much smaller than I expected, but it's fun that it exists. I would not go out of my…read moreway to see it, but it is a pleasant sight inside a shopping center.

When I found out there was a one-ton statue of Captain America in Brooklyn (in front of a…read moreBedBath&Beyond, no less) I was so intrigued that I went out of my way to see it. The statue is simply fabulous. And well worth the trip out. Brooklyn-based sculptor Dave Cortes was approached by Marvel to make the statue in honor of Captain America's 75th anniversary in 2016. For such a heavy object, it's been around quite a bit: San Diego Comic-Con, then to various locations in Brooklyn, like Barclays Center and Prospect Park. Cortes did a phenomenal job!

Had a great time experiencing the Prohibition Production Swing Dancing Series. Was my first time at…read morea swing dance event and at the urbane arts club. Everyone was wonderful and their was a lesson for beginners

Once you have lived here a few years, the established, obvious bars and clubs blur together in your…read morememory and you crave more unique and singular experiences. The Urbane Arts Club is exactly the kind of creative, interesting project motivated by personal passion and singular artistic vision that keeps this city so vibrant. It is housed in a beautiful mansion that remains true to its history as an arts club, with strange and wonderful details, nooks and crannies. Whether you rent it for an event, participate in a reading or come for a party, it won't be an experience you forget soon.

Happened to come across this while in Brooklyn with my mate, he and I loved the store. The…read moremerchandise was authentic by many African artist and designers from all regions, if we (I) could have shipped the entire store here back to Bermuda I would have, we do not have a store like Bayaal. The customer service was personable, he was very knowledgeable, cheerful and funny made our visit very joyful. I wish the owner continued success and I/we will be back.

Bayaal is a unique shop featuring all kinds of cool gifts and houseware items from Senegal and the…read moreregion. It is truly amazing how they can offer so much diversity and options in such a relatively small space (and still keep it so easy to browse)! I've stopped by Bayaal a couple times and always find something I want/need. The owner and her staff are super friendly and there's no pressure to by (from them, but from yourself yeah you'll feel the desire to buy something for sure!)

This library is located in park slope section of Brooklyn its very modern and I love the modest art…read morework architect its has that wooden frame inside and i love it ,there have the Hewlett Packard ( HP) computers ( similar to : Apple, Acer, Dell, Gateway, Lenovo, Panasanoic, Samsung Toshiba ,-Computers company's ) .It's very cool laid back here in this library its similar to the other Brooklyn public library i go to on Grand army plaza & Flatbush avenue ( Main branch),(Flatbush branch) on Linden Blvd & Flatbush avenue or (Crown Heights branch ) on New York Avenue & East New York avenue . Very convivent by the mta transportation: Subway: F,G-Train. 7street train station or R-train.9 street train station. Bus: B67,B69

This library is definitely on the smaller side compared to others I've visited. It has a few large…read moretables for working, which is nice in theory--but the limited space makes it feel a bit cramped. You're seated pretty close to others, and it can get distracting. I've avoided using the public computers because, well... let's just say the ambiance isn't ideal--between loud coughing fits and the occasional old man fully snoring, it's not exactly the vibe for focused work. There's a children's section immediately to the right of the entrance with tables, a rug, and a few computers for the little ones. It's thoughtfully set up, but again--space is the issue. Everything feels tight and crowded, which is surprising (and honestly disappointing) given how large and family-heavy the Park Slope neighborhood is. It works in a pinch, but it's not the kind of library you linger in for long.

Came in on demo day and saw a couple rings and what I think a Christmas angel be made. So cool, I…read morewould love to come back for a class

I loved the class until I discovered that when we began using the blowpipes it was expected that we…read moreshare them without sanitizing them between uses. Imagine blowing hard on a pipe with 10 other people also knowing those same pipes were used by previous people doing the same thing. The topic of cleaning the mouthpieces was never even brought up. Soooo if you're ok sharing a mouthpiece with strangers go for it! Otherwise beware.