Food, Wine & Nightlife in Brooklyn

Located right next to Prospect Park, the 52-acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of New York's loveliest green spaces. Explore the garden's thousands of plant species, elegant water features, and other highlights, and save yourself any trouble by booking your tickets before you travel. In addition to your admission, entry also includes a three-course, gourmet meal at the Yellow Magnolia Caf e: choose between weekday lunch or weekend brunch menus.

Take a bite out of New York City's hippest borough on this half-day Brooklyn food and culture tour. From traditional ethnic eateries to culinary hotspots that spark national dining trends, your guide will show you where to eat like a local. Snack on kielbasa and pierogis in the Polish enclave of Greenpoint, satisfy your sweet tooth in DUMBO and get a taste of farm-to-fork freshness in trendy Williamsburg.

Take a bus tour through Brooklyn and visit some of its most delicious chocolate shops. Sample treats at The Chocolate Room, Jacque Torres Chocolates, Lilac Chocolates, and Raaka Chocolate as you learn about the history of chocolate and how it's made. Watch multimedia presentations aboard the bus to enhance your experience and finish the tour at Valentino Pier to snap some photos of the Statue of Liberty.

New York was the country's brewing capital in the 19th century, and today it's experiencing a new craft beer renaissance. Get to know more about the city's beer culture past and present on this delicious tasting tour. Meet your guide at McSorley's Old Ale House in the East Village, one of the city's oldest beer bars, and then continue to Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg. The final stop is a trendy, contemporary beer bar in Bushwick.

Taste your way through one of Brooklyn's hippest neighborhoods: DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). On afternoon gourmet food tour, your guide ensures you skip lines at popular eateries and see unmarked points of interest that visitors often miss, from historical landmarks to filming locations. All food tastings - and views of the Manhattan skyline - are included.

Renowned for its dynamic atmosphere and its lively food scene, Williamsburg is an essential neighborhood to visit during your next trip to New York City. Explore its highlights, and do plenty of tasting, on a small-group walking tour. Stroll down Bedford Avenue, browse a local flea market, and enjoy a beer at Brooklyn Brewery. You'll also dine on barbecue, attend a fiery hot sauce tasting, and much more. As you go, admire the neighborhood's vibrant street art and its stellar views of the New York skyline.