For lovers of HBO’s hit show The Sopranos, you might recognise this place – the simmering setting for multiple on-screen meals (and one murder). And while not mafia members, fellow Italian-Americans like Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio, and Robert De Niro have dined here over the years. Bamonte’s is, in short, East Williamsburg’s canon. Expect wood‑panel walls, chandeliers, velvet drapery, and tuxedoed servers. The bar has phone booths, a cigarette machine, and walls filled with decades of photographs and sports memorabilia. As for the food, think classic and hearty: chicken parm, penne alla vodka, baked clams oreganata, veal chops, the works.   

The Penny is a relaxed, design-forward hideaway with a joyful air. Just beyond the edges of McCarren Park in neighbouring Greenpoint, this poppy lifestyle hotel blends vintage-inspired interiors with a distinctly local spirit. Walls double as a gallery for emerging Brooklyn artists, the rooftop terrace serves up sweeping views alongside natural wine and neighbourhood energy, and there’s a partnership with a local dog rescue. Some rooms are more compact than others, so consider the Supreme Queens for a touch more square footage.  

We love stopping by this boutique vintage fashion store for unique pieces of bygone eras. It is a place we love returning to time and time again for new collections of the best finds.

Mo’s General does something between a Detroit and a grandma style (square shaped and plushy) with quaint outdoor seating, and wonderful cocktails (the frozen painkiller is really killer).