Head to Williamsburg one of these summer weekends and get a tour of the Brooklyn Brewery (it’s free1). In the old days, Brooklyn used to have tons of brewery’s, but not so much anymore. Every Saturday and Sunday you can tour the Brooklyn Brewery at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm (minus the 5pm on Sunday’s). Doors open at 12pm and they close at 8pm, so you have the whole day to get there. Before your tour, wait in the bar area where beers are $4 each, or 6 for $20. There are plenty of tables to hang out, and you can ever get lunch delivered!  You’ll find tons of people hanging out, enjoying pizza and beer with their friends. When it’s time for a tour, they’ll call it out and you can go get in line. You’ll see the various equipment they use to brew their beer and learn some fun facts about their history. Their summer ale is out right now, so go and get some on tap!

Brooklyn Brewery

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If you’re looking for a new neighborhood to explore and you’re tired of the city, head to Brooklyn and go to Park Slope! Pretty much every train will take you there, the F, B, Q, M, and the R. Once you’re there, just walk up 5th or 7th Avenue and every restaurant, cafe, or bar you walk into will be amazing. My favorite restaurant is Al Di La, but besides Italian, you’ll find Spanish, Asian, American and everything else that you’re craving. Admire all of the brownstones and enjoy the warm weather in the meantime. Happy Summer!

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SkinnySkinny // Google Map
129 Roebling Street #B
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Just opened in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, SkinnySkinny is the way organic soaps and body products should be made and sold. When you walk into the shop, you’re hit with a great aroma of all different kinds and you know you’ll want to take something home. SkinnySkinny sells various body products and the inventory is kept fresh by the creators so you can always pick up something new. The shop in Brooklyn even offers soap making classes if you want to try making your own product. It’ll cost you $90 for a 3 hour class and you’ll get to take home a batch of soap that you made yourself. Check out the shop online and in Brooklyn as it’s a very original store.

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Soap Making Classes

All of you steak lovers have been to Peter Lugar’s at least once, and if you haven’t, make your reservations now (718-387-7400). Since 1887, Peter Lugar’s has been an all time favorite for those of us who crave an amazing steak once in a while, and based on that fact, the place fills up fast. Make your reservations a few weeks in advance because you won’t be able to get a table on just a moments notice. Not even that, but once you make your reservations and you get there, you might have to wait a little bit to get your table.

All of this waiting is worth it because each steak here is specially selected and goes through an aging process. Go with a group of your friends and family, then order for the table. The steak menu is very simple and goes as follows, “Steak for two,” “Steak for three,” and “Steak for four.”  Everyone shares and  also get a couple of sides, which complement your steak. I recommend the creamed spinach as it’s so smooth, rich and not too creamy. Once you get your steak, each piece is soft and buttery, the first bite is the best. You’ll wonder why you haven’t been coming here for years. Try dipping your steak into Peter Lugar’s special steak sauce, they pride themselves on it and it’s better than the traditional sauce you’d imagine. The bread at Peter Lugar’s is even amazing. They’ll give you a bowl for the table with a variety, each type fresh and soft on the inside. The place is no frills and is upfront about what they stand for, the best steak you’ll ever have. Located right by the Williamsburg Bridge, you won’t miss it.

Peter Lugar’s

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The Perfect Waterfront Ride // Full Details
Mileage: About 32 Miles
Time: 4 Hours
Highlights: Looking @ New Jersey From Battery Park

The Perfect Bike-Friendly Ride // Full Details
Mileage: About 21 Miles
Time: 3 – 4 Hours
Highlights: Fewer Cars, Hungarian Pastries, Belgian-Style Beer

The Perfect Queens Ride // Full Details
Mileage: 19
Time: About 2 Hours
Highlights: Bayside Views In Douglaston & The Modernized Civil War Outpost Fort Totten

The Perfect Brooklyn Ride (TTSNYC Choice) // Full Details
Mileage: About 27 Miles
Time: 3 – 4 Hours
Highlights: Prospect Park’s Grand Army Plaza, Ditmas Park, Manhattan Beach

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