A weekend in Brooklyn My perfect weekend exploring my favorite NYC neighborhoods including DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Fort Greene. Secret code: Panoramic Authorstavernatravels
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Day 1

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
Name a more iconic place to stay than with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline from your window at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. This is where you’ll have checked in the night before to kickoff your Brooklyn weekend.
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Butler
Coffee and pastries? Yes please! Butler is just down the road from the hotel and offers a great morning pick me up. I love the matcha lattes :)
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DUMBO Manhattan Bridge View
If you’re looking for the best photo spot in Brooklyn, this is it! I recommend coming here right after breakfast (or even before) to snag a photo before the crowds.
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Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie
Grab a city bike and make your way through all of Brooklyn Bridge Park, down the bike path, and to Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie. I love the chocolate-covered pie on a stick!
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Statue of Liberty
You can enjoy your dessert in the park with a view of the Statue of Liberty in the distance!
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Dry Dock Wine + Spirits
Once you’re rested and refueled, make your way to one of the best natural wine shops in NYC to grab a bottle for your picnic lunch. Ask them if they have any bottles that are already cold.
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Court Street Grocers
The next stop before it’s time to picnic is Court Street Grocers in Carroll Gardens. You really can’t go wrong with any of their sandwiches. Grab one to go and make your way back to the back lane and up to DUMBO.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
Now that you have your wine and sandwich, it’s time to enjoy a beautiful picnic in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Bring a book or frisbee and hang out for a bit.
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Time Out Market New York
Once you’re rested and refreshed after your picnic in the park, head to the rooftop at the Time Out Market for a view (and maybe a drink.)
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Elsa
Take a lovely stroll through Brooklyn Heights for a happy hour cocktail at Elsa. Everything on their menu is delicious and changes seasonally.
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Colonie
Dinner at Colonie is a bit pricier but 100% worth it. Easily the best restaurant in NYC in my opinion. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time at the Pasta Bar. Don’t skip the Shaved Celery Salad and the Sticky Date Cake for dessert.
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Ella Crown Bakehouse
If you still need a sweet treat after dinner, head to Ella Crown Bakehouse down the road for one of their amazing cookies!
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Floyd, NY
Floyd is a staple NYC dive bar for your nightcap. They have a shuffle board which is always a late night hit.
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Day 2

Bittersweet
Kick of your morning with a coffee or tea to-go from Bittersweet in Fort Greene.
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Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Once you have your morning drink, take a stroll through the market for any other snacks. You can usually find some fresh baked goods and fruit.
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Miss Ada
Time for brunch at Miss Ada. A can’t miss restaurant in Brooklyn. Make sure to order the whipped ricotta and at least one of the hummuses. They have a great selection of natural wines as well.
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Fort Greene Park
Us New Yorkers love to hang in the park, so that’s exactly what we’re going to do post brunch. I love to bring a book, but there are also tennis courts if you’re looking to be more active.
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Brooklyn Clay Industries
Time to get creative with a pottery class at Brooklyn Clay Industries. Make sure to book your spot in advance!
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Colonia Verde
Dinner tonight is at Colonia Verde. The menu rotates but everything on it is good. The wine selection is even better. Try to grab a seat outside if possible.
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Wild East Brewing Co.
The next stop on your tour of Brooklyn is a beer from Wild East. It’s fun brewery to kick off your evening. The sometimes have a watermelon sour on tap that is delicious.
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Public Records
The last stop of your night is Public Records for music and dancing (and probably lots of drinking).
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Day 3

Brooklyn Bridge
It’s your final morning of your Brooklyn weekend and you’re already in Dumbo so you might as well get up nice and early and walk the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise. It’s worth it, I promise. You can simply walk to the halfway point and then turn around.
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% Arabica
You’re probably in need of some caffeine after your early morning bridge walk so coffee at Arabica it is!
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Table 87
For your last stop you’re going to take a nice stroll through Brooklyn Heights and make your way to Table 87 for pizza. They have slices available or you can order a full pie to share.
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