Brooklyn is arguably the best borough that New York City has to offer. Fully equipped with residential areas, nightlife, and fun hidden gems, it's no woner it's NYC's most populated area. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these places will be sure to make on your list of places that you just have to see:
1. L Train Vintage
If you have a distaste for thrifted clothing then you're missing out. L Train Vintage is one of my all-time favorite places to shop. Located at 654 Sackett St., this warehouse-sized store is home to hundreds of unique, cheap items. Whether you're looking for a totally vintage windbreaker or an authentic Harley Davidson T-shirt, you can find either of the two and everything in between. To my parent's dismay, a decent number of my clothing is from here; but come on, where else could someone find adult-sized Winnie the Pooh overalls? Exactly.
2. Roll n Roaster
Every Brooklynite knows the catchy theme song as well as their go-to order by heart. With a menu purely meant for indulging on your favorite deep-fried foods, Roll n Roaster is a popular spot nestled in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Although this spot is know for its roast beef sandwich and cheese fries, it has various other fan favorites such as corn fritters and freshly-squeezed lemonade. Don't forget the tradition that many locals hold near and dear to their hearts: giving the wheel a spin on your birthday to win a prize.
3. Morbid Anatomy Museum
Although the store front blends in with the surrounding stores, it is plain to see that it is quite the opposite. Taxidermy, sculptures and skeletons grace the front windows, giving you a sneak peak of what else there is to see inside. Upstairs is a room full of hand-made replicas of bodies, organs and skeletons, joined by panels of facts and stories about medical mishaps and miracles. The first floor doubles as a coffee spot and gift shop where you can find a nice hot latte and some quirky gifts such as mini taxidermy sculptures and vintage post cards.
4. L&B Pizza
L&B is a Brooklyn favorite since 1939. Here, you can get their Brooklyn-famous square slice and a cup of spumoni. There's always a line here, but it's well worth the wait. You can buy pies by the sheet and spumoni by the pint, which I highly suggest so that you'll have leftovers for the rest of the week!
5. Garfield Place Alley
Squeezed in an alley of Garfield Place are a bunch of giant papier-mâché people. Random, unknown artists have been leaving these 'giants' here for a number of years, and people still have no clue about their origin. Standing outside the alley, peering in, is quite unsettling, especially when you think of what kind of significance they hold. Some Parkslope residents speculate that there are dead bodies hidden inside. What do you think?
