A Love Affair with Dumbo…
How Woody Allen spoke about Manhattan as his town, Dumbo was my spot, my neighborhood. We crossed over the Brooklyn Bridge in early 2010 and made Dumbo our home…We witnessed one of the most dynamic neighborhood transformations in New York history, going from a small stretch of real estate where cabs were skeptical to drop you off to a dining and tourist destination. The move was my catalyst to explore the borough of Brooklyn. As a natural “interviewer”... Read More
Alfredo Miccoli, A layered chef & a dash of beet juice
“A restaurateur can weave a perfect palette for a dining experience, but true chivalry is a forever patron.” -BE Quote I have been a constant at Almar restaurant, located in Dumbo, even before it was named named Almar. But only recently had I met Alfredo Miccoli, the co partner and Executive chef. One night, I was locked out of my apartment and my lemon of a time transformed into an evening of old story telling (a realization that... Read More
Tastemaker: Nadeige Choplet of Choplet Ceramics
I met Nadeige when I was in South Williamsburg recently for my day trip post (see it here!). I quickly realized that I needed to have an extended conversation with her when I learned that there is so much more to her story! Read on to learn about this artist and entrepreneur’s journey from art school in Paris to ceramics studio in Brooklyn – it’s inspiring, to say the least. Image by Costas Picadas How did you first become so... Read More
Bourne Explorer Day Trips: South Williamsburg
We all know Williamsburg has been on the up-and-up for 10+ years now, and while there’s something new to experience nearly every day in that section of Brooklyn, it’s more likely to be a Starbucks or an J. Crew than an off-the-path boutique or cool noodle bar. That’s why I have been exploring in South Williamsburg when I’m looking for that authentic outer borough spirit I came to love when I moved out of Manhattan years ago. I... Read More
Foragers Market – Meet the Butcher
Have you been to Foragers Market in Brooklyn? It’s one of my favorite markets in New York – not only is their selection consistently amazing, fresh, and thoughtful, but the people involved are so knowledgeable and inviting! You can really tell they love what they do and give it their all. I recently had the opportunity to speak with their immensely talented butcher, Greg Brockman, about his involvement with Foragers, his love for food,... Read More
