Some friends and I attended a galentine event here and had an amazing time. This was my first time…read moreat this venue and I was pleasantly surprised. They have food and dessert vendors on the first floor and rooftop area on the 5th floor. There were dj's on both floors. We chilled on the rooftop area where there were tons of seating. They have a large dining area to sit and eat and drink. They had chairs and couches to chill and enjoy NYC water and Skyviews. The DJ (DJ Stretch) on the rooftop was amazing and played a lot of old school music from different genres. The venue was packed on Valentines day (2025). There was also an amazing violinist, (Judithviolinist on IG). This is definitely a place to check out and get your grub on or just sit and chill. There's tons of seats available picnic style or lounge/ sofa seating.

If you're with a group that has a hard time choosing what to try then time out might be what you're…read morelooking for. They have a variety of different options and all ca be preferred directly from table via QR codes. Our group ordered smash burgers, quesadillas and a Reuben. We were also able to order beers directly to us. The burgers and quesadilla and chips came out almost immediately but the Reuben took for-ev-er. To the point that all our other food was gone and we had to go check on if the order actually went through. It did...they were just sloooooow. Upside, it was tasty. This spot also has a great rooftop area with excellent views of the bridge. On nicer nights it would be a great place to hang out. If your headed over the bridge for a night, this place is worth checking out as it's also right nearby the instagram-able views!

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!

'Industry City is a 6-million-square-foot business and innovation hub in Brooklyn's Sunset Park,…read moretransformed from the historic Bush Terminal into a dynamic campus for manufacturing, tech, and creative industries, alongside a popular destination for dining, shopping, and special events.' I have been a huge fan of IC since Morlene, several years ago became Brooklyn Elite CM, highlighted it. Back then IC had a few shops, restaurants and some events. Today, IC has exploded for a variety of reasons. Let's take a closer look shall we? A. Dining/AKA Food Hall When I first started patronizing this huge space, there was Japanese Village, Sunrise Mart, Sahadi's, Colson Patisserie, End's Meat. Now, there is an eclectic variety of the most wonderful eateries. Here are a few Fawn faves: 1. Burger Joint: my newest obsession. The impossible burger is out of this world. Don't let the name fool you; these burgers put the Capital G in gourmet. Is it possible for an impossible burger to be heavenly? Yup! 2. Table 87: put that frozen Table 87 pizza back in the freezer, leave grocery and proceed to Table 87 in IC. The pizza is fresh and the dough is flying..The mushroom slices are out of this world! 3. Japan Village: I still have to dine inside but the California Roll to go is always fresh and delicious. Sunrise Mart inside JV carries the most delicious frozen treats, pocki, earthenware, fresh fish and more! 4 .Sahadi's: Breakfast Saj Sandwich is a Fawn Fave that consists of Eggs, Grilled Halloumi, Harissa Aioli, Greens, Arugula salad.. scrumptious! Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 11-3. 5. Taco Mix: taqueria serving scrumptious tacos, I love the street tacos. B. Shopping: Here's a few Fawn faves: West Elm outlet was the big draw for me when I started patronizing IC. The rugs and home decor have been schlepped from IC to Bay Ridge time and time again! The service is outstanding and WE was so popular it left Building 2 and relocated to s bigger beautiful space. Brooklyn Candle: attended an Elite Event this past winter and the variety of candles and scents are amazing! I purchased the Brooklyn and Maui scented candles and they smell out of this world. Daiso Daiso offers a one-stop-shop experience with over 100,000 products ranging from Japanese-inspired home decor to stationery and food. The offerings are plentiful and the service is very friendly. C. Special Events: IC has a monthly calendar that features a wide range of events to attend. From pub crawls, karaoke, pottery and crafts, you can find a plethora of activities and events to participate. Sahadi's in the past would host mini live concerts in their Al fresco dining area. As you can see, Industry City offers something for everyone! Industry City 220 36th Street Take R to 36th, 5 minute walj

Awful vibes. My phone went out of service almost immediately upon entering and the way it's set up,…read moreyou can't get to the feet conveniently & I ended up missing my ride home. I guess this is a food court only for the people who work there.

Whenever I come to Steiner Studios, I pop into this food hall. There's a pizza joint, Latin place,…read moretransmitter brewing, Russ and daughters, and a few other good spots. Prices aren't too bad for the Navy pier, and most restaurants have some kind of special. if you are going through the food hall to get to the New York City ferry, there is an electronic gate system that you would need to pass through so check with security upfront first. Last time I was here it was for a beer festival in the parking lot behind the building. To get here you can take the subway to York or Marcy and then there are buses to the front doors, but I usually walk from the subway. The bathrooms are clean, the environment is modern and it has good vibes.

This food hall has options for every foodie! There's also a Trader Joe's right there, so if you…read moreneed to enhance your selection in any way, you can just go there. The description of "diverse global cuisines" is extremely accurate. I was there on a Sunday; it was crowded but the lines weren't too long and we were able to find seating. They have tables for small or larger parties. One scary moment was when the police were looking for someone. I was startled when I walked out of the ladies room and they almost ran into me because they were on the hunt for someone. I hope they caught the person and I hope everyone is safe. There's a pretty heavy police presence in the area (or maybe it was the day I was there).

We had a show at the Brooklyn Paramount and needed a spot to have dinner before the show. Doors…read moreopen for VIP at 5:30PM so it had to be an early / fast dinner. I don't spend a lot of time in Brooklyn, so I actually had no idea that the Dekalb Market Hall was a thing until I started zooming in/out on Google Maps. This sounded like the best idea for our group of 4 - we could all get whatever we wanted to eat without having to compromise on one cuisine! Jokes on us, 3/4 of us ended up getting food at Hainan Jones. I had a grilled chicken bowl from Wiki Wiki and we also had boba from Tea Makers. Everything at Hainan Jones was great. The bowl at Wiki Wiki was really good. The boba was just fine. You really can't go wrong with Dekalb Market Hall, there are literally so many options. When we were leaving, we realized there was an entire whole section that we had not even realized was there! A plus is that there are bathrooms inside so you can use it before you leave.

My first time ever was back when they were still in the food court. The congee was amazing, and…read moretheir roast pork and roast duck were legit so good. Ever since they moved to the new storefront though, every visit has just gotten worse. The spot itself is small but busy, enough that takeout orders are flying out. There's a self serve dine in area in the back, but it's unkept. I'm not in this area as often anymore, so it's even more disappointing when the experience doesn't feel worth the trip. The congee is still good, texture and flavor, but the whole experience a little sour now. My partner and I agree we'd rather spend our money at our usual spot instead. I get the usual service vibe for a local Chinese spot like this, but this time they unfairly charged me $25 for an appetizer that was literally just bits and ends. The service was rough, it felt like they were forcing pieces on us and couldn't care less. They didn't give us spoons for our congee, and they forgot our fried crueller. When I asked for it, they gave me attitude instead of just owning it. At this point, after enough tries here, I'm good.

My go to spot for roast meats and congee! Tasty food at great prices. It's no frills, so don't…read moreexpect great service. There are a few tables if you want to dine in, but it's pretty bare bones. I usually just grab takeout.

Japan village is a fun spot to visit for free. Foodcourt offers many options from onigiri and sushi…read moreto ramen and udon to donburi and okonomiyaki. There are also few sitdown restaurants and Japanese market. Upper floor has few shops which are cool - especially manga, as well as, small arcade, tea ceremony and origami. It's a fun way to kill few hours or immerse oneself in Japanese culture. Food is good and fresh. Prices are a bit on the high side and it can get crowded - so may be tough to find a table during lunch rush or when rainy and outdoor tables unavailable. Overall highly recommend for anyone who loves Japanese food or culture. Kids who enjoy anime, manga, or just silliness of Japanese variety stores will have a blast

We wanted to see Brooklyn's answer to Japan food/culture. Decent small food court and stocked…read moreJapanese grocery store. Also a Daiso here too for fun, cheap merch. This food court/shopping mall looked a little tired overall, and needs a refresh but if you need a Japanese food fix, this will do. It was a little confusing to find. Outside there was no visible signage. We took a stab at it and luckily found it. There's not a lot of retail options with a few artisan boutiques here which is a shame. There's so much opportunity to add some pizazz. Seems like a popular place with the younger crowd.

Great experience at this location. Ordered on app, got notifications of when it was ready. Went in…read morewhen I got the text it was ready and it was on the shelf, ready for pickup! So easy. I ordered yasas, Alanaza, Fred's meat&. Bread. Everything was good. Alanza was a bit overpriced, small servings. Other places I ordered from had good portion size. The menu confuses me a little because I know the green w indicates I can order it at the location to be picked up...but what about the non green w mean? There are a lot of options and it's kind of mind blowing how many there are. I was concerned how will the get all my orders correct but they did. Ambiance not so good. Outside was a sea of DoorDash as well as inside. Order was warm and correct . Keep up the good work!

Ordered from here 3 times already - food always arrives fresh and hot. Its nice to be able to order…read morefor different palates from 1 place. Conveniently located on 5th Ave, you have a dine in options as well.

This for me is the jewel of Sunset Park. If you walk in here, you can pick up some good…read moreentertainment. There is a nice boutique electronic store in the back, Cell phone repair and dealer, and gold shop. The only thing missing is a food shop. If this mall had a food court or a bakery, the entertainment business would absolutely kill. The location is great, coming from Queens, I can hop on the N two blocks away and not venture north into the seafood markets. The location is situated right before the street fair like market where the crowd dissipates or disperses.

I suppose you could call this a mall…read more Not in the sense that Kings Plaza or The Manhattan Mall are malls, but it is a long room with a couple different purveyors lining tables on the sides (and a dark, ominous area in the back that I'm assuming is where murder happens). You could also call it good, if you're into purchasing dollar DVDs after you stuff your face with dim sum. And that's all I have to say about that.

Globe trotting in the Big apple is and cannot be complete without going to a wi e festival. There…read moremany types of wines for sampling as well as other spirits for those of who enjoy a good bourbon. Several food tents we're there to provide sustenance after consuming the various types of Veno. This was another venue where patience was golden....the event was well attended as such sometimes lines formed at different stations. Many of the items presented for tasting were reasonably prices and are available in our home area.

We haven't been to City Point Brooklyn in such a long time and it was a nice visit. They have…read moreTrader Joe's, Target, Van Leeuwen, a cookie shop, various eateries and small shops. 4 floors. When you want 1-2 hours to stroll through a mall, this is a pretty nice shop. They even have a movie theater upstairs...

As a Flatbush native elder millennial I grew up going to Kings Plaza and it's a very weird thing to…read moredescribe to people who aren't familiar with its quirks. If you're expecting a huge mall with like in the burbs you're very likely to be disappointed. Kings Plaza has always had the DNA of a hood mall, and while it's never quite been an Albee Square in its heyday situation (iykyk), it's not super high end. It had its hidden gems though most have gone downhill (the Cookie House fell off as soon as they moved from the og kiosk to the actual store). Brick and mortar retail is struggling and this place is a great example. In recent years they have tried to get more upmarket and bring in better retailers, reflecting the rapidly gentrifying nature of Brooklyn as a whole. A series of renovations have made it more open and airy and it's looking way better than the dark and claustrophobic labyrinth it once was. But that hood DNA is still in it. Primark as an anchor is just a British version of Burlington Coat Factory if I'm honest. Sometimes you can find good stuff in there, but it's like treasure hunting, and like most big chain stores in this mall, it's a bit chaotic and understaffed compared to other locations. Selection is an issue at times with stores here because they're usually smaller than other locations. Like the Sephora is limited compared to its other Brooklyn stores. If you're trying to get popular staple brands you're probably fine, but more niche products or lines you're probably SOL. Similarly the Ulta location while very welcome is smaller and lacks variety of bigger ones. Even the Target is one of the smaller footprint stores and you're honestly better off hopping on the B41 bus outside and heading to the one at the Junction. The rowdy teen problem is very real though, and it's been an issue here for as long as I can remember. I worked summer jobs at Sears back when it was still the big anchor 30 years ago and remember a wilding incident where a huge bunch of teens came in stealing and running out. Closing the movie theater solved a lot of the issues (though I do miss ratchet talking at the screen lol) but not all of them, and TikTok makes it easier for bad actors to organize this type of foolishness. I do feel for kids because they really lack third spaces to hang out safely, like we haf as 90s teens. But they were doing this crap even back then. Security tries but like I said it's been decades of this type of behavior. And it's honestly what is holding Kings Plaza back, sadly. I have a lot of childhood nostalgia for this mall and I want it to be great but it keeps popping up in the local news for all the wrong reasons. Contrasting with the huge Albee Square to CityPoint transformation is crazy. But Marine Park and southern Brooklyn in general is just never going to gentrify the way Downtown Brooklyn did because it's too far from Manhattan and this area is a transit desert despite the mall being a major bus hub. Taken for what it is, it's a decent place to do pickups of online orders or browse for very basic things if you have patience. Just avoid it like the plague during after school hours.

Kings Plaza was the shopping mall of my childhood. I remember it was always an adventure to get…read morethere and after an afternoon of shopping (usually for back to school outfits) was rewarded with a stop over the cookie shop. The chocolate chip cookies I had at Kings Plaza remain the best chocolate chip cookies I ever experienced. The aroma of the chocolatey goodness wafted through the mall and by the time I got my little hands on the cookies, they disappeared in no time. They were decent sized cookies from what I remember, soft and with a ton of melty, gooey semi-sweet milk chocolate chunks distributed evenly throughout the whole cookie. If that cookie stand still exists, I would be more than happy to go out of my way and revisit Kings Plaza.