Say hello to old-world charm — this Brooklyn neighborhood has it in spades. Due to its large Italian-American population, there’s no shortage of specialty bakeries, restaurants, grocery stores, and even a couple of secretive Italian social clubs. Get a feel for the area’s past by scoping out historical churches like St. Paul’s Episcopal and St. Mary Star of the Sea.
Carroll Gardens
brooklyn
COFFEE SHOPS
1. Smith Canteen
2. East One Coffee Roasters
3. Henry’s Local
FITNESS
4. Body Elite Fitness
5. CKO of Carroll Gardens
DINING + BARS
6. Lucali
7. Frankies 457
ENTERTAINMENT
8. Brooklyn Social
9. Gowanus Yacht Club