Its quite a trip out there but so very worth it if you wanna have the very special beach-experience! You can go there by car and then take the ferry either to Pines or Cherry Grove (I would prefer Pines!) or you do all by public transportation - there a "getaway tickes" for 36Dollars and the transfer works really smooth - may even be faster than by car!

Best sicilian slices in all of Brooklyn. Tasty creamsicle as well.

The best place to see a dramatic sunset is right by Valentino Pier in my neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn. This was right after a storm. It's wild and brilliant and peaceful all at once.

Consistently superb wlbrg staple. Good for coffee, lunch and lavish dinners.

Cute little French Café with beautiful croissants. Thanks for the reco, Kim!