Interview with a Local: Nic Cowles, Tasting Room Manager of Van Brunt Stillhouse

One of the best things about Brooklyn is the craft maker movement. Several of our tours are built around experiencing this phenomenon which not only is an opportunity to learn about these dynamic businesses, but a chance to meet and interact with the people who built them. One of those places is Van Brunt Stillhouse which we visit on our Red Hook Tour. We had a chance to chat with Nic Cowles who is the Tasting Room Manager of Van Brunt Stillhouse…

Finally! Smorgasburg is back. Here’s what to eat at this Brooklyn Foodie Mecca!

We always know summer is around the corner when our beloved Smorgasburg is back in business. Located on the Williamsburg Brooklyn waterfront (the views of NYC are fabulous as is the food), this is one of our favorite Saturday activities. After our Flatiron Food Tour and Williamsburg Brooklyn Food Tour of course. 

“Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting 20,000-30,000 people to Brooklyn each weekend to eat from 100 local vendors

The Daily Telegraph: Brooklyn, New York City: What to eat, shop and see in hipster central

September 7, 2016 by Kristie Kellahan // In Brooklyn, they go hard. Take it from Jay-Z, you don’t want to miss out on BK. Five boroughs make up New York City, and Brooklyn is one of them. First-time visitors might think Manhattan is all there is, as it’s home to famous landmarks including Times Square, Central Park, Wall Street and the Empire State Building.

But skip Brooklyn and you’ll be missing out on the excitement of late-night live music, food markets, shops stuffed with vintage threads and some of the best pizza in the world. …

The 10 Most Exotic Treats in NYC

Congrats to Odd Fellows Ice Cream, Momofuku Milk Bar and The Bagel Store – they were all named in this article! AND, we are proud to say that those are the only three treats representing the great borough of Brooklyn AND all three are stops on our Williamsburg Brooklyn Food Tour! Take a Brooklyn tour …

Blogger Brooklyn Travel Addict loves our Sunday Funday!

April 11, 2015 We were so pleased to have the Brooklyn Travel Addict join our Sunday Funday Brooklyn Tour. Here is what she had to say: Like a Local Tours has chosen to highlight this “real life” side of NYC with specialized tours in various neighborhoods in the city. Curious to see what they considered …

Like A Local Tours selected as an official tour host for NYC & Co travel summit!

We were so happy to host a special Williamsburg Bites Foodie Tour for reps from various NYC Tourism offices around the world! Our group was like a walking United Nations with guests from Japan, India, Korea, Australia, China and New Zealand! Be sure to check out one of our Brooklyn Tours on your next visit …

The Best Brunch in Williamsburg Brooklyn

We are frequently asked for our favorite brunch spot in Williamsburg. Why? Well because people brunch before our SUNDAY FUNDAY Williamsburg Brooklyn tour of course!  So we decided to share our list: El Almacen – the atmospherics are amazing. so quaint. so chic. and the fact that it’s argentine and run by argentines doesn’t hurt. Rosarito Fish Shack …

Enjoy a special New York Food Tour for Valentine’s Day

Get out of the house (or apartment) and explore with our Flatiron Tour or Williamsburg Brooklyn Tours! It also makes a wonderful Valentine’s Day activity or gift. We are also available for private and customized tours, pretty much 24-7, so email us with your tour idea and we’ll plan it for you! hipster@likealocaltours.com.  

Like A Local Featured in Wanderable!

Wanderable enjoyed our Sunday Funday Brooklyn Tour and we are now featured on their website and in this article: Cool As A Cucumber: Indulging in the Refined Tastes of Williamsburg, Brooklyn – Ahhh, Williamsburg: the world capital of rooftop gardens, abstract geometric tattoos, and artisanal espresso drinks. There are many neighborhoods all over the planet …

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