The window-walled Front Street eatery serves fittingly fresh Northern Italian dishes, from octopus small plates and various crostini to braised rabbit and champagne cocktails.
Sip mezcal and tequila cocktails, tuck into spicy small plates, and take in the Dia de los Muertos-themed decor and back garden, all by the owners’ travels abroad and the Mexican street food scene.
A mediterranean-influenced menu meets a slightly retro interior, free-to-all pool table, and beloved burgers and brunch.
Patty melts, seasonal soups, and the occasional foie gras hot dog delight lunch hour adventurers on the hunt for novel options on the cheap.
It often takes a single turn through the terra cotta archways, live music stage, and semi-affiliated nextdoor pizza joint to turn quirk-loving locals into regulars.
Owner Josh Cohen has a reputation for generous pours, twice-weekly tastings, and a focus on organic and biodynamic varietals.
The Plymouth Street toy, comic, and book shop is as respected for its gift and graphic novel spread as it’s ahead-of-the-curve, in-store soundtrack.
Part well-stocked record shop, part listening den -- this elecronic and modern music-focused boutique also features live DJS and listening sessions at least once a week.
Industrious owner Brittanae Yvonne initially stocked only her own stylish cast-offs, but high demand led to the current expert mix of affordable vintage- and global-inspired goods, too.
Pop-colored home goods like tea kettles and media racks are the perfect counterpoint to the shop’s in-house line of futuristic-looking, sustainable stainless steel and vegan leather clutches.
The rapidly expanding riverfront park space boasts gorgeous sunset views, colorful playground equipment, and weekly movie screenings in a cozy outdoor amphitheater.
A nearby public boat dock and seasonal outposts of popular eateries like Brooklyn Bridge Wine Bar and Blue Marble Ice Cream are among the reasons young families love making a day of this scenic pier.
Even the most seasoned Manhattan Bridge commuters will vouch for its awe-factor. The oversized carnival ride doubles as a feel-like-a-kid-again landmark and a truly unique Brooklyn draw.
Pull-up bars, kettlebell weights, and boot camps are the workout franchise’s communal-friendly alternative to parking it (and working out solo) at a typical gym.
The legendary mini-chain has trained heavyweight and champions and Hollywood actors alike. Thankfully, they welcome anyone looking for a serious workout with open arms.
Sweat to a personally targeted and prescribed series of circuit, pilates, and cardio training before indulging in on-site acupuncture and massage sessions.
The retro-style hair studio prides itself on vintage-quality shaves, meticulous shoe shines, and the occasional cocktail while you wait.
Browse the legendary chocolate maker’s decadent gift shop and a street-facing sweets factory under one sweet-smelling roof.
Get your fix of yesteryear-era sweets, custom-flavored confections, and gift baskets at the glass-jarred boutique and private events space.
Hit the caah-only pier-front factory for a look behind the scenes of one of New York’s most beloved ice cream brands, or take a handpacked pint or oversize banana split home for yourself.
The award-winning bakery specializing in all things Euro and delicious, from small batch macarons to fresh coffee paired with chocolate croissants.
Come summer weekends, the Brooklyn Flea’s Dumbo outpost teams with the best food purveyors and snack makers in the borough.
Dumbo’s sole 24/7 grocer is a go-to for daily household staples and hot and cold bar bistro snacks and dishes.
Beautifully plated cookies, breakfast dishes and coffee, plus a well-edited wine and beer menu are among the reasons to make a day of the chic bakery and coffee cafe.
The online indie design marketplace’s central Dumbo headquarters offer a head-turning roster of crafting classes, virtual workshops and tech lectures, and open-to-the-public office tours.
From top shelf titles to celebrity speakers from Questlove to David Sedaris, the amphitheater-shaped venue is arguably the most buzzed-about bookshop in Brooklyn.
The cavernous warehouse space and performance stage is as unassuming it is influential among the borough’s theater crowd.
