1. SlapBack
8.2
490 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Boutique · Williamsburg · 4 tips and reviews
SlapBack Brooklyn: SlapBack offers authentic quality Rockabilly, Vintage Repro, Tiki and Classic Pin Up style clothing and accessories for women of all sizes. This store truly caters to the ‘retro community.
Aarthi D.: Super cute dresses by designers I've seen featured on ModCloth. Sizing is similar to that site as well. Larges are probably in line with Target. Try on first!
Katie Eytch: Not my style in terms of clothing or accessories but a cute selection of vintage porn.
3. Kai D.
8.1
230 Grand St (Driggs Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Men's Store · Williamsburg · 7 tips and reviews
James: Great mix of posters, clothing, and accessories curated by Kai himself.
Ali F.: Supersoft tees with original slogans as well as really gorgeous, rugged menswear and other great items. Loving the tee I picked out!
Kevin O'Neill: Men everywhere need to have Kai D on their rotation for gear and clothing. Unique brand full of options that you will not find anywhere else.
Biscuits and Gravy: Way pricey but way delicious. Really cool condiments and kitchen accessories too. Killer magazine collection.
Anna Brown: Nice little grocery store with specialty items. It's on the expensive side but it's not a place you do a weeks worth of shopping. The bread is amazing as are the veggies. I love the kalamata olives!!
Serious Eats: Fresh mozzarella from the Bronx, cheese from upstate, produce and chocolate from Brooklyn, home goods from the South, and more—there's quite a bit tucked into this specialty shop.
7. Artists & Fleas
8.1
70 N 7th St (btwn Wythe & Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Williamsburg · 65 tips and reviews
Bravo: Open only on the weekends, this artists' collaborative is a great lace to discover new designers or vintage duds, jewelry, accessories and even delicious munchies! -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
Stephanie T: Go straight to the Brooklyn Tacos stand-their Mexican food is authentic and SO GOOD!
ELSA AND ME: We've been at Artists & Fleas a few times with the ELSA dress and the mix of local independent designers, vintage and beau crafts is awesome. Def one of those places to check out as tourist, and NYer.
11. Fellow Barber
9.2
101 N 8th St (btwn Wythe Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Hair Salon · Williamsburg · 39 tips and reviews
Joe Gruchacz: I'm 100% indoctrinated into a ritual of hair/beard trims here. Eileen is my go-to but Scottish Chris is also great. The eucalyptus face towel is just the cherry on your sundae of awesomeness.
Michael Pakalik: Alexia cut my hair and wow. Its looks amazing. A true experience. Nice hot towel, neck massage and a great haircut. What more could a guy ask for? :)
Michael 🍷 Elmgreen: Chris from Glasgow is the man. Go here before word gets out and the place is crushed under the weight of a thousand hipsters.
13. Reynard
80 Wythe Ave (N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 160 tips and reviews
Jacqueline Lombard: The Manhattan view suites are decorated superbly. The furniture and accessories are fab, the beds are super comfy, and its quiet! Of course, the best part is the sick view of the Manhattan skyline...
julia t: Great mixed greens (shaved radish! Slightly sweet vinaigrette!), tasty lobster toast with crisp but fluffy toast, salty and creamy scrambled eggs. Loved the service, kid-friendly.
The New Yorker: At Reynards, "you don't feel like part of a parody, you just feel lucky to be there." Ariel Levy reviews Reynards: http://nyr.kr/NZLFAZ (9/24/12)
14. Peter's Since 1969
168 Bedford Ave (btwn 7th St & 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 101 tips and reviews
Heather Faherty: Their sangria makes for a good brunch accessory.
Phil Buckler: Amazing rotisserie chicken. Get the half chicken, mash and spinach. So so good
Cheapism: Big appetite for lunch? Go here for large, affordable servings of hearty comfort food. Rotisserie chicken, 2 sides, soup & bread for <$8. Read more.
15. Spuyten Duyvil
8.5
359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews
Of a Kind: This local spot is a favorite of accessories designer Jaclyn Mayer and installation artist Orly Genger. The two have teamed up to create a line of rope jewelry that are too great to pass up. Read more.
Karri Wells: best garden!
Esquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. We highly recommend the house cask ale, but there's no finer beer bar in the city, so really, you can't go wrong.