Weekend in Williamsburg Brooklyn

Just a short fifteen minute walk or a five minute ride from the Scotch Porter Pop Shop you’ll find Brooklyn Tailors - one of the best independent men’s boutiques and custom suiting shops in Brooklyn. The husband and wife team of Daniel and Brenna Lewis, have grown their following from humble beginnings in their Clinton Hill apartment into a global label. In 2014, GQ Magazine named Brooklyn Tailors “Best New Menswear Designers of the Year”, and they launched a capsule collection with the GAP that October, which quickly sold out. The pair now offer their collection in a number of retailers in the United States and abroad, including Barneys.Checkout their shop for youthful cuts of classic sport coats and dress shirts.

At about this time your caffeine or cocktail (s) from brunch will likely be starting to wear off. If you are in need of a little pick-me-up head to Grade Coffee. It’s the perfect pit stop to refuel. Swing by the green door and grab a shot + something sweet and keep moving.

From Grade Coffee you’ll be just a 3 minute walk to Rough Trade. The store has its roots in 1970s West London. The store remains a unique place partly due to the fact that it has survived through the ups and downs of physical record sales and partly because of just how large of a store it is. The Williamsburg location is the brand’s largest store. Checkout their vinyl collection, take in some live music or have a drink. Whatever you prefer, it’s the perfect way for a music lover to spend an afternoon.

If you are looking for a unique spot to grab some dinner and drinks checkout Cafe Mogador. It’s really no surprise there is typically a wait at this eatery. They turn out some of the most delicious vegetable centric dishes around. Mezze, grilled chicken or lamb skewers, and tagines, you can’t go wrong with anything you order.

After dinner you will be just a 5 minute walk down Wythe Ave. Between the William Vale and the Wythe Hotel the block is certainly getting a reputation for trendy hipster hotels overlooking the Manhattan skyline. There are worse things to get a reputation for. Take advantage of the evening and head to the 22nd floor rooftop bar for drinks overlooking the city. With a view and a terrace like this it really doesn’t matter what you are drinking but the cocktails are pretty solid as well. TIP: If you visit again on a Monday night you can also enjoy the live jazz that they have weekly.