The naked baby dolls piled up in the front window of SEARCH & DESTROY is a good preview for what you’re in for. If you’re looking for something weird, this East Village shop is a good starting point. In addition to vintage clothing with a seriously punk rock lean, they also sell everything from sex toys to Manic Panic hair dye.

Handmade pasta in a former garage.

Fried chicken. Biscuits. Sausage gravy. Artisanal root beer. House-made pickles.

Brooklyn tattoo shop specializing in American traditional style work. Everyone is super nice and cool.

I love playing on these red clay tennis courts. It feels like playing in Europe. I either drive my car and park right next to the courts or bike up River Side Park.