holland623 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hey dudes, Me and the wife are going to find ourselves in Brooklyn for a few days the first of April. looking for some tips on anything we should try and check out. I saw Menzingers are playing Brooklyn Bowl one of the nights, she was interested in Bastille at Barclays other than that, not sure... any record stores worth stopping in? tasty restaurants worth a stop? hidden gems or activities off the beaten path? we'll also probably venture to the city one or two days. thanks, in advance for any info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, kcblackrob said: Hey dudes, Me and the wife are going to find ourselves in Brooklyn for a few days the first of April. looking for some tips on anything we should try and check out. I saw Menzingers are playing Brooklyn Bowl one of the nights, she was interested in Bastille at Barclays other than that, not sure... any record stores worth stopping in? tasty restaurants worth a stop? hidden gems or activities off the beaten path? we'll also probably venture to the city one or two days. thanks, in advance for any info! Too many things to do to list out. Brooklyn Bowl is fun for some fake bowling (the pins are on strings) and great brews. I haven't seen a show there but if I remember correctly it's super tiny and the stage is in the back corner... I can imagine it will be PACKED if there is a show going on. The best record store in NYC closed last year, other music, but there are plenty of decent ones in the city. I would recommend Rough Trade in Brooklyn. prices are a tad high but it's the best source for UK music if you're into that, it's also in a cool neighborhood and right along the water if the weather is nice and the shop is a bust you can take a nice stroll. I won't even touch restaurants or hidden activities. Yelp your way to victory, my friend. There are too many options that are really great to limit it. holland623 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhall04 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Hit up the Charleston on Bedford. Five or six dollars nabs you a pizza, shot, and cheap beer! At least, they used to. Been several months since I've visited my brother. Edit: It's a personal pan pizza (cheese) but you can get additional topping. Great cheap snack and drink. Edited March 17, 2017 by ajhall04 holland623 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) ACTUALLY. If you're thinking about doing Rough Trade on a Saturday after April 1st - I'd highly recommend it. it's a block off of the water and post April 1 on Saturdays, Smorgasburg will be back : https://www.smorgasburg.com/saturday-williamsburg/ Bunch of tents all selling foodstuffs and things from local restaurants//foodtrucks//etc. Great food. View of the water. It's a huge draw for getting my girl to go to Rough Trade with me, FWIW. Edited March 17, 2017 by rooks holland623 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTCHA Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Go to Human Head in Brooklyn. It's the best record store in NYC. It's just a few blocks walk off the Montrose L train stop. Rough Trade is a waste of time, imo. Mostly new overpriced garbage. Academy is pretty solid and worth checking out too. holland623 and radiatorhums 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holland623 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 thanks for the advice, so far folks! Academy and Rough Trade were on my list. Smorgasburg looks rad! I'm fur sure putting that on the itinerary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenanigans Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I don't know what you listen to but Rough Trade was a total miss for me. Almost nonexistent used selection. Hit up @themeconspiracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cephcarn4 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) I would certainly check out Saint Vitus in Greenpoint either for a show or just a drink. also if you want a cool museum I recommend the Tenement Museum Food Spots I'd day : Screamers Pizza (BK) - Amazing Vegan Pizza L&B Spumoni Gardens (BK) - Amazing Non Vegan Pizza - A MUST! Xian Famous Foods (BK//NYC) - Northern Chinese Spot - Several Locations Dirt Candy (NYC) - AMAZING Vegan Food - Very hard to get into but beyond amazing Talde (BK) - Asian Fusion Taverna Kyclades (Astoria) - Best Seafood In the world Edited March 18, 2017 by cephcarn4 holland623 and radiatorhums 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 There are a bunch of recommendations here as well: http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/97256-vc-nyc-new-york-city/ holland623 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetwaves Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Greenpoint/Williamsburg: Record Grouch (986 Manhattan Ave.), Co-Op 87 (87 Guernsey St.) and Captured Tracks (195 Calyer St.) and Academy (85 Oak St.). You could also go to Earwax (N. 9th) in Williamsburg but I never find anything there. After record shopping you should get some pizza at Paulie G's (Greenpoint Ave.). Then hit up Lake Street (Manhattan Ave.) for some drinks. If it's Mexican that you're craving---head to the south side of Williamsburg for tasty treats at La Superior (Berry St.). Do yourself a favor and order a Paloma to wash everything down. www.ohmyrockness.com for shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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