red hook

Since Zack moved here I've been trying to make a better effort to see more of New York.  Not just my neighborhood, or my borough, but the less explored neighborhoods that have plenty of cool spots that I'm missing out on simply because of laziness.

So one day in December we made the trek out to Red Hook.  Mostly famous for two things: 1. Ikea 2. Devastation from Hurricane Sandy.  While the siren call of cheap Scandinavian furniture has indeed made me visit Red Hook previously, this trip focused on wandering around & getting snacks along the way.  Some of the area is abandoned warehouses, making for a slightly creepy vibe... made much more cool with the amazing street murals decorating the walls.  We saw scenes from The Shining, Frida's recognizable peeking eyes, and a tribute to Mr. Hokusai (among others).  The final destination was the pier, which we made in time for a windy and freezing sunset over Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

Next time I'm coming for Steve's Key Lime pies along the waterfront... in the summer that is :)