EAT . STAY . SHOP . PLAY .
Brooklyn Flea Huge flea market in Williamsburg and Fort Greene . Check website for days / locations .
Thistle & Clover 221 Dekalb Avenue Handpicked clothing from up and coming designers with locally made jewelry .
GOWANUS
Cool new restaurant corridor in Gowanus !
Littleneck ( photo below ) 288 3rd Avenue
Traditional , American seafood spot with killer clam chowder and delicious cocktails .
This cozy , all-day eatery and restaurant is known for its house-baked breads and pastries .
With a daily-changing menu , this unique space has smaller dishes that focus on ingredients and interesting combinations . Each dish is artfully presented and every bite so tasty . In the warmer months , have a drink in the backyard before dinner .
Fun for an afternoon
cocktail on the back patio before crossing the bridge over the Gowanus canal for dinner at one of the above restaurants .
Twig ( photo above ) 287 3rd Avenue
Known for its unique terrariums , this open studio and garden shop has doit-yourself kits , gardening items and cool gifts .
PARK SLOPE
Northern Italian cuisine with classic dishes made with locally sourced ingredients .
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