{"id":1852,"date":"2015-02-20T17:27:55","date_gmt":"2015-02-20T16:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/?p=1852"},"modified":"2018-04-18T10:22:16","modified_gmt":"2018-04-18T09:22:16","slug":"travel-tips-new-york-williamsburg-americas-hippest-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/index.php\/2015\/02\/travel-tips-new-york-williamsburg-americas-hippest-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel tips New York: Williamsburg &#8211; America&#8217;s Hippest Neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Williamsburg is the epicenter of Brooklyn and the most happening neighborhood in New York City. Once largely industrial with modest housing for immigrants, it is now a mix of renovated luxury loft buildings, art galleries, shops and eateries, all geared toward the artistic, music-loving stylish hipsters that now populate the local streets.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/BrooklynBowling.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1854 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/BrooklynBowling.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>Brooklyn Bowl <\/strong><br \/>\nAn unusual venue: half bowling alley and half concert venue. Bowl, have dinner and see a concert all at the same time. Food is prepared by one of Brooklyn\u2019s leading names in restaurants. Concerts are sometimes sold out, so buy tickets in advance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ShopVintage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1855 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ShopVintage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>Shop Vintage <\/strong><br \/>\nIf you love vintage clothing and shoes, Williamsburg has a lot to offer in different price ranges. Don\u2019t miss the huge and popular Beacon\u2019s Closet. For designer labels visit Fille de Joie, Malins and Amarcord, among others!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/MastBrothersChocolate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1856 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/MastBrothersChocolate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>Mast Brothers Chocolate <\/strong><br \/>\nOwned by two brothers, this award winning chocolate shop features a storefront and factory where the chocolate is made. Various flavors are wrapped in their own individually handmade paper designed by family and friends. You can also take a tour of the factory!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/BlackAndWhiteGallery.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1857 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/BlackAndWhiteGallery.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>Black and White Gallery <\/strong><br \/>\nAn art and project space that features the work of emerging artists and those advanced in their careers. They have another space in Chelsea, but this location is specifically designed for installations. The typical style is aggressive and avant-garde. Free of charge!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/RailwayDinner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1859 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/RailwayDinner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>Eat at Diner<\/strong><br \/>\nHave lunch or dinner inside a genuine 1950\u2019s railcar. The food is a healthy and delicious version of neo-Americana, and the intimate, retro ambiance is unique!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For information about\u00a0New York\u00a0and studying at LSI , contact us at <a href=\"mailto:nyc@lsi.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LSI New York<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Williamsburg is the epicenter of Brooklyn and the most happening neighborhood in New York City. 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