The Travel Brats

All Things Hole in the Wall NYC Part 2 (Ft. Veronica)

Episode Summary

In episode 37, The Travel Brats interview the lovely and intelligent Veronica about all things hole in the wall NYC. This part 2 of NYC is all about class, Brooklyn vs. Manhattan, art, jazz, outdoor workout hot spots, and delicious food. Veronica shares her favorite places to hang out, listen to music, and explore with a local twist.

Episode Notes

• Jazz (Both in Manhattan, not Brooklyn) Nublu Classic: https://www.yelp.com/biz/nublu-classic-new-york Live jazz, world music and more are presented at this compact club with its own record label.
• The Django: https://www.thedjangonyc.com Cavelike, Paris-inspired jazz venue and cocktail bar under the Roxy Hotel, with regular live acts.
• Art
  • Minus Space https://www.minusspace.com  is an art gallery located in Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY. It specializes in abstract art and reductive art. 
  • A.I.R. Gallery https://www.airgallery.org is the first all female artists cooperative gallery in the United States. It was founded in 1972 with the objective of providing a professional and permanent exhibition space for womenClover's Fine Art Gallery: http://www.cloversfineart.com/index.html Contemporary art space geared toward artists of Caribbean heritage, with cafe & gift shop.
• Places to Workout/ Healthy Lifestyle
  • The Williamsburg Bridge https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/williamsburg-bridge.shtml
• Brooklyn Bridge Park PIER 2
  • Not only will you be able to workout in peace, but you can also enjoy breathtaking views of the Manhattan Skyline. 
  • Hudson River Park: Water fountains and restrooms along the way make it ideal for distance runs, power walks and cycling. Best of all, you can head a few blocks east when you’re done and grab a bite or a smoothie to enjoy on your way home.
  • Washington Square Park https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/washington-square-park : With the Washington Square Arch on the northern entrance and a large fountain at its center, this park is the perfect backdrop for yoga and meditation. Free yoga classes offered through the parks department are consistent throughout the summer months and the variety of terrain is ideal for a personal training session in the park.
• Food: Hole in wall
• MEXICAN La Taqueria: 572 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-taqueria-new-york
• VENEZULAN: Arepera Guacuco: 44 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 http://www.areperaguacuco.com

• Pizza
• Barboncino Pizza: Eatery serving Neapolitan brick-oven pizzas plus salads, creative cocktails & more.: 781 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 https://www.barboncinopizza.com/
• Japanese
• Japan Village: Bustling indoor market with an array of Japanese food stalls: 934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232 https://japanvillage.com