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DUMBO

REDHOOK

BROOKLYNHEIGHTS

CARROLL GARDENS

MANHATTAN

GREENWAY CONNECTION

EAT & DRINK

01 Baked359 Van Brunt StreetM-F 7a–7p, Sa/Su 8a–7p(718) 222-0345Full Service bakery serving cakes, cupcakes, coffee. Free Wi-Fibakednyc.com

02 Bomba Billiards & Bar250 Van Brunt St.W/Th 5:30p–11pF/Sa 5:30p–4aSu 2p–11pRed Hook’s best billiard hall. Drink specials.(718) 222-8333

03 BotanicaCOMING SOON200 Conover St. W–Fri 6p to 11pSa/Su 12p to 12a(347) 225-0148Craft cocktails & small plates. 04 Brooklyn Crab Shack24 Reed St.W-F 11:30a–10p, Sa 10a–11p, Su 10a–10p(718) 643-2722Authentic seafood.Bocce, cornhole and eighteen holes of miniature golf. Free shuttle from the Carroll St F/G station.brooklyncrab.com

05 The Brooklyn Ice House318 Van Brunt StreetDaily, noon–4a(718) 222-1865Laid back bar with over 60 beers. Delicious and well priced pull pork sandwiches & BBQ. Garden in back.

06 Cacao Prieto218 Connover St.Tues-Fri 11a-6pSat&Sun 11a-7p(347) 225-0130Bean to bar chocolate, distillery and tasting room.cacaoprieto.com

07 Court Street Grocers116A Sullivan Street

08 Defonte’s Sandwich Shop379 Columbia StreetM-Sa 6a-4p(718) 855-6982Serving the neighborhood for over 87 years.

09 Fort Defiance365 Van Brunt StreetM, W-Su 8a-midnight(347) 453-6672Friendly café-bar serv-ing seasonal food, great coffee & cocktails.fortdefiancebrooklyn.com

10 The Good Fork391 Van Brunt StreetT-Sa 5:30p-10:30p, Su 5:30p-10:00pBrunch, Sa/Su 10a-3p(718) 643-6636Eclectic menu, husband & wife team, garden setting.goodfork.com

11 home/made Open for Brunch & back to full operation soon293 Van Brunt StreetM-F 8am-4pm Coffee/pastry & Lunch;Sa/Su 10a–4p Brunch;W–Sun 5p–11p DinnerCozy couch or romantic garden, home/made offers a farmer’s market driven menu to make any date delight-fully delicious. Catering available in our garden or off premises as well. homemadebrooklyn.com

12 Hope & Anchor347 Van Brunt StreetSu 9a-11p, M-Th 11a-11p, F 11:30-1a, Sa 9a-1a(718) 237-0276Comfortable neighbor-hood diner & bar. Karaoke Thurs–Sat. Jazz on Wed.hopeandanchordiner.com

13 Kevin’s277A Van Brunt Street COMING SOON Th- Fri 6p-11p, Sa 10a-3p & 6p-11p, Su 10a-4p(718) 596-8335Fresh & fairly priced seafood, a popular brunch, delectable dinner. mooreparties.com

14 Latin Food CartsLocated between Clinton & Court Sts. Red Hook Ball FieldsOpen April to OctoberSat&Sun 9a-9pAuthentic, cheap Latin American food. A Red Hook experience not to be missed. ‘09 & ‘11 Vendy Award WInnerredhookfoodvendors.com

15 Mark’s Pizza326 Van Brunt StreetDaily 10a–10p(718) 624-0690Neighborhood pizzeria with pizza, calzones, wings & subs.

16 Red Hook Bait & Tackle320 Van Brunt StreetWeekdays 3p-4a, Weekends 1p-4aMaritime/Lodge themed bar, cheap happy hours. The most beers on tap in Red Hook and live music regularly.redhookbaitandtackle.com

17 Red Hook Lobster Pound284 Van Brunt StreetT/W/Thu 12p-7p, Fri/Sa12p-9p, Su 12p-7p(646) 326-7650Handpicked Maine lobsters. Lobster rolls, chowder, whoopee pies. redhooklobsterpound.com

18 Rocky Sullivan’s of Red Hook34 Van Dyke StreetDaily from noon – late(718) 246-8050Irish bar with rooftop deck and performance space. Check website for current list of events including: live music, readings, pub quiz, tin whistle classes, rooftop films and more. Brick oven pizza & bar menu/brunch.rockysullivans.com

19 Steve’s Key Lime Pies204 Van Dyke Street @ Pier 11Sa/Su 10a-6p. Weekday hours vary.(718) 858-5333Pick up a whole pie

or a “swingle”, heaven on a stick.stevesauthentic.com

20 Sunny’sCOMING SOON253 Conover Street W/F/Sa 8p-4a(718) 625-8211Legendary bar, since 1890. Live music, art exhibitions, and po-etry/book readings.sunnysredhook.com

21 Van Brunt Stillhouse6 Bay Street(718) 852-6405Call for info on toursHand crafted, Small batch, Artisanal spiritsvanbruntstillhouse.com

ARTS & CULTURE

22 The Fatato Gallery19 Delevan Street, #2M(914) 787-0789Working studio & art gallery. Call for hours.apfatato.com

23 Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)COMING SOON499 Van Brunt Street Sa/Su 1p-5p(718) 596-2507Brooklyn’s largest artist-run organization located in a 25,000 square foot gallery is in a Civil War-era warehouse.bwac.org

24 The Intercourse159 Pioneer St.Call for schedule.(718) 596-3000A new center dedi-cated to the creation, display and discussion of art and ideas theintercourse.org

25 Gallery Brooklyn351 Van Brunt St.opening hours(347) 460 – 4063Unique, new exhibition space.gallerybrooklyn.com

26 Gallery Small NYCOMING SOON416 Van Brunt StreetTh-Su 11p-6p(347) 782-3729Represents artists whose work in some way describes The City.smallnewyork.com

27 Kentler International Drawing Space353 Van Brunt StreetTh-Su 12-5p(718) 875-2098Exhibit & archive for contemporary draw-ings & works on paper.kentlergallery.org

28 Look North Gallery275 Conover Street, Suite 4E (Fairway Bldg)Call for Schedule.(347) 721-3995Carefully selected range of Inuit sculptures & prints.looknorthny.com

29 Manos de Mexicanos204 Van Dyke, Pier 41Sa/Su 11-6 and by appointment.347-763-2712Gallery of fine museum quality Mexican folkmanosdemexicanos.com

30 Pier GlassCOMING SOON499 Van Brunt St, #2A Call for hours(718) 237-2073Glass blowing studio with retail shop.

31 Waterfront Museum290 Conover St, Pier 44Th 4p-8p & Sa 1p-5p(718) 624-4719Educational & cultural programs aboard a 1914 Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.waterfrontmuseum.org

SHOPS

32 botta de vino357 Van Brunt StreetM-Th 11a-9p, Fri/Sat 10a-11p, Sun 12p-6pWine boutique & tast-ing room. Sculpture garden showcasing the work of Anthony Cuonzo.bottadevino.net

33 Brooklyn Slate305 Van Brunt StreetCOMING SOON

34 Foxy & Winston392 Van Brunt StreetW-Su 12p-6p or by appointment(718) 928-4855Cheery eco friendly, hand printed paper goods, textiles, gifts for all ages. Custom letterpress printing available.foxyandwinston.com

35 Dry Dock Wine & SpiritsNew temporary address: 370 Van Brunt StreetM-Th 12p-9p, F/Sa 10a-11p, Su 12p-8p(718) 852-3625Offering outstanding value and high quality from smaller vintners, producers and import-ers from around the world. Wine & spirits tasting weekly.drydocknyc.com

36 Erie Basin388 Van Brunt StreetW-Sa 12p-6p or by appointment.(718) 554-6147Wide range of fine antiques & jewelry from the 19th and 20th centuries.eriebasin.com

37 Metal & Thread398 Van Brunt StreetTh-Su 12p-6p & by appointment(718) 414-9651Unique, one of a kind & handmade pieces.metalthread.com

38 Saipua147 Van Dyke StreetSa-Su 12-6 & by appointment(718) 624-2929Homemade soaps, candles, an array of flowers for passerby, weddings, special events.saipua.com

39 Fairway Supermarket480-500 Van Brunt StDaily 8a-10p(718) 694-6868Housed in a pre-Civil War warehouse with

harbor views & outdoor café.fairwaymarket.com

GARDEN & HOME

40 Added Value – Red Hook Farmer’s MarketCorner of Columbia & BeardOpen June to Oct, Sat 10a-4p(718) 855-5531Regional fruit and vegetable vendors and pasture-raised poultry and eggs. Profits from sale of produce are cycled back into the program to support stipends for youth participants.added-value.org/ the-farmers-market

41 Chelsea Garden Center444 Van Brunt StreetM-Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p(718) 875-2100Full-service garden center & landscaping services.chelseagardencenter.com

42 Ikea1 Beard StreetDaily 10a-9pFree shuttle to subway stations and ferry to lower Manhattan.Plenty of bicycle parking.ikea.com

BICYCLE GEAR

43 Dog Days Cyclery115 Van Brunt St.Mon 10a-8p, Tues-Sat 10a-6pSun 10a-4p(347) 799-2739Sales/service oriented.dogdaycyclery.com

44 Papillionaire Bicycles390 Van Brunt Street(718) 965-0787papillionaire.com

45 Red Hook Criterium/Gage+DeSoto70 Van DykeFriday + Saturday 12-7pm(646)244-9304Cycling books, apparel, merchandise, rare bikes, and race office of the Red Hook Criteriumgagedesoto.comredhookcrit.com

RECREATION

46 Cora Dance201 Richards St. (Buzzer 15)(718) 858-2520Full range of pay-what-you-can classes for youth and adults; see website for class schedules.coradance.org

47 Red Hook BoatersValentino PierEvery Sunday afternoon 1p-5p, May 27th to October 7th.Every Thursday evening 6p-8p, June 7th to August 23rd.Offers free kayaking and canoeing. Rain 30 min. prior to start time cancels all events. redhookboaters.com

48 Red Hook PoolCorner or Bay & Henry StsOutdoor, Olympic Size.Open from late June through Labor Day.(718) 722-3211

49 Red Hook Yoga WorkshopPeriodic classes, workshops and teacher trainings by Sarah Willis. See website for schedule.sarahwillis.com

SERVICES

50 Chase Bank79 Hamilton AvenueM-F 8:30a-6p, Sa 9a-3p

51 Nate’s Pharmacy376 Van Brunt StreetM-F 9a-7p, Sa 10:30-6p(718) 797-0200Friendly, independent local pharmacy. Free delivery.

52 Realty Collective351 Van Brunt St.(347) 460 – 4063Full service real estate brokerage firm.realtycollective.com

53 Red Hook Post Office615 Clinton StreetM-F 8a-5p, Sa 8a-1p(718) 624-7756

54 Sovereign Bank498 Columbia StreetM-Th 9a-5p, F 9a-7p, Sa 9a-1p

CAR SERVICES

Eastern Car Service (718) 499-6227

Arecibo (718) 783-6465

Columbia Street Car Service (718) 834-6868

Red Hook is unlike anywhere else. Surrounded by water on three sides, Red Hook is isolated from the rest of Brooklyn, giving the whole neighborhood its laid back yet active feel that locals and visitors have come to love.

There are many distinct shops, restaurants and

art spaces that call Red Hook home. Everything

from odd knick-knacks, offbeat clothing and

authentic antiques are all right here in the

neighborhood. Even the food, from the delicious

cookies from Baked to the famous dumplings

at the Good Fork, is stamped with that

one-of-a-kind vibe you will find throughout the

neighborhood. You can’t beat the view in—or

from—Red Hook. The community is a mix of

green spaces, waterfront views, and industrial

architecture. Cavart Glass (76 Van Dyke Street),

for example, is the only landmarked industrial

building to still house an industrial use today.

For the only place to catch a full frontal view of

the Statue of Liberty in the city, just head down

to Valentino Pier, or take advantage of the green

spaces provided by Fairway and Ikea to relax,

take in the views, and watch the tugs go by.

HISTORY

Red Hook was settled by the Dutch in 1636, and fast became one of the most important trading and transportation nodes in NYC. The most active Port on the Eastern Seaboard from the 1850’s through the mid-20th century, Red Hook boasted tens of thousands of industrial and maritime related jobs. Containerization and globalization reduced port activity and manufacturing in Red Hook, which led to a long period of economic decline. In the last decade, Red Hook’s working waterfront has made a comeback. Today, Red Hook is home to businesses that provide integral infrastructure, construction, and transportation services for the NYC consumer market. Red Hook is also home to small niche food and creative manufacturing firms, such as Six Point, Stumptown Coffee, and Red Hook Winery.

In October 2012, Red Hook was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. Red Hook is in the process of rebuilding, with many shops and eateries already open. To learn more about the rebuilding process, visit restoreredhook.org.

Red Hook’s diverse waterfront parks, industrial architecture and unique street art make it the ideal place to explore by bike. Once here, there are plenty of places along Van Brunt St. to park, in addition to ample bike parking at Ikea and Fairway. It is easily accessible with its connections to Manhattan by ferry or via the Brooklyn Bridge. You can also take the ferry from Governors Island to Pier 6, and jump onto the Brooklyn Greenway for a short 2-mile ride to the Hook. For an interactive map including bike paths and routes, visit brooklyngreenway.org. Don’t have a bike? Visit citibikenyc.com to find a bike-share station near you, or visit your local bike shop and inquire about rentals.

SUBWAY/BUS Take the A C or F to Jay Street/MetroTech, then take the B61 bus to Red Hook. Or, take the R 2 3 4 or 5 train to Borough Hall. Exit the station on Court Street and walk two blocks south to the intersection of Schermerhorn Street. Catch the B57 bus to Red Hook at IKEA Terminal.

CAR Brooklyn Bridge to 1st exit. BQE to Atlantic Ave exit. Make a left onto Columbia St.

WATER TAXI For schedules, visit www.NYwatertaxi.com

BICYCLE Easily accessible via Brooklyn Greenway from York Street in DUMBO to Van Brunt Street.

CYCLISTS IN THE HOOK

HOW TO GET HERE

Shine NYC ArtArt & Architecture Tourshinenycart.comLimited to [email protected]

LOCAL TOURS

Made in RED HOOK TourMeet at IKEA Brooklyn (NY Water Taxi Landing) 1 Beard StreetCost: $35(917) 747-1911 or email [email protected]

Design: Instance Design, Brooklyn. http://work.forinstance.org Typeset in Gotham and Miller Text. Printed by Rolling Press, an environmentally-friendly printing company in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Printed June 2012. Visit www.sbdic.org for more information.

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Cover photo by Thomas Rupolo. Images of Red Hook available at http://amzn.to/KDtpva

EVENTS

MARCH 30, 2013Red Hook Criterium Brooklyn Cruise TerminalUnsactioned bike/running race held at nightredhookcrit.com

JUNERed Hook FestValentino PierAnnual 2-day festival produced by Dance Theatre Etceteraredhookfest.com

Red Hook PrideDay-long celebration organized by the Red Hook LGBTQ Allianceredhookpride.org

JULY TO SEPTEMBERRed Hook Flicks Valentino PierMovies start at around 8:30predhookflicks.com

NOVEMBERHarvest Festival Enjoy delicious local foods, explore the Red Hook Community farm, and learn about sustainabilityadded-value.org

For more information on local happenings visit redhooked.org