ARRIVING FROM JFK
JFK has excellent public transportation and taxi service between the airport and Brooklyn. For more information, visit the JFK website.
ARRIVING FROM LAGUARDIA
We recommend taxis to/from LGA airport since there is no reliable public transportation option between Brooklyn and LGA. For more information, visit the LGA website.
ARRIVING FROM NEWARK / NEW JERSEY
EWR has good public transportation and taxi options available for transit into Brooklyn. For more information, visit the EWR website.
HOTELS
There are rooms available in our blocks at the hotels below. All are within a walk or short car ride of both the wedding and the reception and would be very good options. There are also many other hotel options in the neighborhood at various price points, including a Marriott, Hilton, EVEN and Holiday Inn. We are also happy to recommend hotels or neighborhoods in Manhattan for those out-of-town guests who want to stay on the other side of the river.
NU HOTEL
BOERUM HILL
85 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Rooms in our block start at $179/night
ACE HOTEL
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN
252 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Rooms in our block start at $219/night
1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE
60 Furman St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Rooms in our block start at $499/night
FOOD
OUR BROOKLYN RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS
AlMar
Modern Italian dishes made from the finest local and imported Italian ingredients.
Bar Tabac
A hip Parisian-style neighborhood bistro popular for late-night bites & brunch.
Bourtros
American & Middle Eastern cooking styles meld at this modern spot with old- and new-world wines.
Bricolage
Casual, low-key restaurant with updated Vietnamese fare plus an ambitious drink menu & a back patio.
Café Paulette
French cafe fare & organic wines offered in a charming, cozy interior with red leather banquettes.
Cecconi’s
A modern-day classic Italian restaurant, producing simple, handmade dishes using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Located on the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront, the restaurant and patio feature panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline.
French Louie
Bistro featuring creative French-American meals in a stylish, sleek venue with patio seating.
Gran Electrica
Regional Mexican fare plus mezcal & tequila cocktails in a rustic-chic space with a patio.
Grimaldi’s
Grimaldi's is famous for its coal-burning ovens, which are heated to a temperature of up to 1,200 degrees to deliver a unique smoky-flavored thin crust.
Henry Public
Hip Cobble Hill pub serving grass-fed burgers, salads, sandwiches & sophisticated cocktails.
The HiHi Room
An eclectic mix of comfort foods, from curry to Cincinnati-style spaghetti, served in a cozy space.
James
Seasonal American fare & unique cocktails served in a modern-vintage Brooklyn space.
Juliana’s
Classic & specialty pizza from a coal-fired oven in a modern space by legend Patsy Grimaldi.
Maison Yaki
Classical French cooking meets Japanese flavors at this relaxed yakitori spot with a backyard patio.
Miss Ada
Chef-owned spot for contemporary Israeli & Mediterranean food & cocktails, with backyard seating.
Olmsted
American restaurant by a chef-farmer team growing many ingredients in its backyard garden.
River Café
Landmark DUMBO establishment offering a New American menu & stunning views of Manhattan.
Rucola
Farm-to-table Northern Italian fare is served all day in this compact, lumber-lined space.
Pig Beach
Laid-back outdoor bar & eatery offering trays of pit-smoked BBQ, plus draft beer & cocktails.
Vinegar Hill House
Seasonal New American cooking served in a cozy, salvaged-decor setting with a garden.
Walter’s
Hipster-friendly American eatery in Fort Greene, spun off from the Williamsburg original.
OUR BROOKLYN DELI & BAKERY RECOMMENDATIONS
Almondine Bakery
Renowned bakeshop turning out classic French breads & pastries, plus light cafe fare.
Amy’s Bread
One of NYC's best bakeries, serving handmade artisanal breads, cookies, cakes and pastries.
Mile End
Jewish Delicatessen specializing in traditional specialty foods, including house made Montreal-style smoked meats.
Shelsky’s of Brooklyn
Classic Jewish deli doling out creative smoked fish sandwiches, plus bagels with spreads & knishes.