New York C
EAT . STAY . SHOP . PLAY .
Shelton Smith
Shelton , who works in real estate , grew up in Charlotte , North Carolina , and has lived in New York for more than a decade . She spends her free time focusing on friends and family , contemporary art and travel .
BROOKLYN Many Manhattanites and out-of-towners are crossing the Bridge to explore and experience NYC ’ s most populous borough . Few realize that if Brooklyn were its own city , it would be the country ’ s fourth largest . From the tried and true spots to the myriad of new spots that seem to be opening every day , Brooklyn has something for everyone . Most restaurants have small , daily-changing menus with the finest ingredients from local farms — but most don ’ t take reservations so be early or prepared to wait . This is part of the laid back and casual vibe . Many of the stores are filled with primarily Brooklyn made goods . The culture , the food , the shops , the arts , Brooklyn is about quality , creativity , pride and being local . Be prepared ; after one visit you ’ ll be hooked on all that Brooklyn has to offer .
BOERUM HILL
Rucola 190 Dean Street Cozy , Northern italian fare with a seasonal , ever-changing menu . Try one of the housemade pasta dishes .
Put something on the juke-box and play a game of pool at this old-style , famous bar .
Cool industrial-chic vintage furnishings store with many unusual and unique items .
118 PEACHY