brooklyn holiday shopping guide
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Holiday Shopping Guide
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‘Tis the season to #shoplocal, and what better place to do so than Brooklyn, New York. From unique boutiques, to family-owned bak-eries, to Brooklyn-Made products, things to do, and more, we’ve got it all here. With the Explore Brooklyn Holiday Shopping Guide, you will be sure to find something for everyone on your list.
This guide is brought to you by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Explore Brooklyn. We hope you enjoy this guide and that your loved ones cherish their gifts. Check out each listing for specially featured holiday items, store hours, websites, and most importantly, DISCOUNT CODES! Look out for the Brooklyn-Made logo for amazing gifts made right here in Brooklyn..
HAPPY SHOPPING!
Visit ExploreBK.com to learn more about these shops and the neighborhoods where they are located.
Facebook.com/ExploreBKTwitter/Instagram: @explorebrooklyn @brooklynchamber#explorebk #shop #bkmade #shoplocal
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Shop by neighborhood... Bay Ridge....................................................................................5 Bedford-Stuyvesant............................5 Bensonhurst.....................................................................5 Brooklyn Heights............................................6 Bushwick.......................................................................................7 Canarsie.............................................................................................7 Carroll Gardens.....................................................8 Crown Heights........................................................8 Ditmas Park........................................................................9 Downtown Brooklyn.......................9 DUMBO..............................................................................................10 East New York......................................................10 Flatbush................................................................................................11 Fort Greene......................................................................11 Gowanus..........................................................................................11 Greenpoint............................................................................12 Marine Park........................................................................13 Park Slope..............................................................................13 Prospect Heights............................................14 Red Hook......................................................................14-15 Sunset Park..........................................................15-17 Williamsburg..........................................................18-19 Windsor Terrace..........................................19 Things To Do........................................20-21
Bed-Stuy
Spoonable718-974-0653
Spoonable makes decadent all-natural confectionery sauces. All handmade. Never any preservatives. Spoon up our caramel and butterscotch sauces this holiday.
Where to buy: By Brooklyn, Greene Provisions, Mekelburgs, Dean & Deluca, West Elm Market
Online: spoonablellc.com, mouth.com,withlovefrombrooklyn.com
Discount Code: [online only] “chamberguide” for 15% off
Bay Ridge Bakery 7805 5th avenue 718-238-0014
A high quality bakery/patisserie providing a unique experience of European and American cakes and pastries for the past 43 years. From cookies to pies and from pastries to high end wedding cakes, they are a one-stop shop for all your dessert needs.
9am-9pm, 7 days a week
Online: http://www.bayridgebakery.com/
Bay Ridge
Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance Professional Center for the Arts 1237 Fulton Street 11216 718-935-9700
Cumbe offers fun dance classes and cultural programming for adults and children from West Africa, the Caribbean, Brazil, and more! You can also book their artists to make your event special.
Dance classes and cultural events:Mon.-Fri., 6pm-9pm Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 2pm-8pm
Adult Dance Classes Intro Offer: 3 Class Card for $24 5 Class Card- $71 10 Class Card-$135
Brooklyn Bread Company292 Kings Highway. 718-998-0141
This is a family-owned wholesale/retail bakery. They have been serving the community for 30 years. Italian breads, cookies and pastries are their main products.
Gift Ideas: Holiday gift box one of our traditional crumb cakes two of our hand painted all butter, sugar cookies beautifully packaged... $15.00
Mon.-Sat., 6:30am-7pm; Sun., 6:30am-5pm
Can be ordered for shipping or purchased at our retail location at 292 King’s Highway.
Bensonhurst
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Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont 718-222-4111
Brooklyn Historical Society is a museum, research library and giftshop dedicated to preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn’s history. Giftshop: Everyday, 12:00-5:00pm
Museum: Wed.-Sun., 12pm-5pmLibrary: Wed.-Sat., 1pm-5pm
Brooklyn Heights
C&L Fine Gifts +Fiorentino Jewelers8124 18th Avenue 718-259-4288
C&L Fine Gifts is a company specializing in a variety of home decor gifts and accessories, from dinnerware to elegant stemware, to decorative vases and accessories. We are also a leading supplier of party favors and party favor accessories. We are authorized retailers of Lenox, Versace Lladro, ‘Rosenthal, among other leading brand names.
Mon.-Sat. 9:30am-6pm; Sun. 11:00am-6pm
Online: http://www.candlfinegift.com/
Discount: 20% off when you present this guide in-store
Sahadi’s187 Atlantic Ave. 718-624-4550
Specialty food store featuring a large selection of bulk nuts, fruits, olives & coffee. Prepared foods, cheese and tons of gift baskets.
Mon.-Sat. 9:00-7:00Closed Sunday
Online: www.sahadis.com
Villabate-Alba Pasticceria & Bakery7001 18th Avenue 718-331-8430
Only at Villabate-Alba can you find the greatest selection of authentic Sicilian Specialties. Rated top dessert shop in 2015 Zagat.
Mon.-Sat. 7am - 9pm Sun. 7am - 8pmHoliday hours: 7am - 5 pm
Online: http://villabate.com/
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Remains Lighting 71 Belvidere Street 212-675-8051
Remains Lighting has evolved from an off-the-beaten-path antique resource to a world-class maker of artisan made-to-order lighting fixtures and restored vintage lighting. Remains’ designs and manufactures its fixtures from raw material to finished goods in its LEED-gold certified Bushwick facility.
Remains Lighting offers an exclusive selec-tion of lighting, mirrors, and restored antiques, manufactured using environmentally friendly processes. The collection includes original designs as well as collaborations with visionary designers, such as Tony Duquette, Robert AM Stern, and Commune Design
Mon. -Fri., 9am-6pm
The flagship showroom is located in Manhattan, at 130 W 28th Street
Online: www.remains.com
M.Spring Hardware 66 Knickerbocker Ave. #3. 415-624-5147
M.Spring Hardware produces handmade furniture and hardware from premium materials using jewelry techniques. Distinctive hardware provides a striking accent to elevate a space’s style and design..
Where to buy: Maker’s Workshop - available by appointment
Online: http://www.mspringhardware.com/
Brooklyn Seltzer Boys 855 E 92nd Street 718-649-0800
Delivering Triple Filtered Seltzer Water, in origi-nal antique glass siphon seltzer bottles, directly to your door! Services available:- Home Delivery Subscription- Egg Cream Booth for your next party/event or tour our facility
Mon.-Fri., 7am-4pm
Discount Code: “chamberguide” for 10% off
Canarsie
Bushwick
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Remedies Herb Shop 453 Court St 718-643-4372.
Remedies Herb Shop aims to provide the highest quality loose, organic herbs and spices, essential oils, flower essences and tinctures, along with hand-crafted, locally made skin care and home care.
Tues-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, 12-5pm
Online: http://remediesherbshop.com/
Discount Code: holiday10
Barbara Campbell NYC976 Bergen Street 718-783-2751
Barbara Campbell NYC is a Brooklyn boutique, studio for fashion forward handcrafted womens jewelry and accessories. Featuring talented fashion designer Barbara Campbell’s made in brooklyn line of handmade jewelry, accessories, artisanal clothing and beauty products, we cater exclusively to seekers of local, unique and quality.
Mon-Fri., 12-7pm; Sun., 2-5pm
Online: www.barbaracampbellnyc.com
Discount Code: “chamberguide” for 10% off
Crown Heights
Desbiens Design Research646-725-4521
fahz - It’s your face in a vase! We will create a beautiful custom 3D-printed vase from your profile photos.
Online: www.fahzface.com
Discount Code: 10% off purchase through 1/1/16!
By Brooklyn 261 Smith St. 718-643-0606
Your final destination for the best Brooklyn made gifts including t-shirts, chocolate, candles, soaps, housewares, jewelry, tote bags and more!
Mon-Wed: 11:00am-7:00 pmThu-Sat: 11:00am-8:00 pm Sun: 11:00am-7:00 pm Check our website for extended holiday hours
Online: www.bybrooklyn.com
Carroll Gardens
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Lady J +1 679 Classon Avenue 718-783-0011
Holiday shoppers rejoice! Tis’ the season to give the gift of Made in Brooklyn! For four years running, Indie artisan boutique Lady J +1 always has you covered for all of your gift-giving needs. Starting with our award-winning, in-house-made adornment: Lady J Jewelry Designs, exclusively carried at our retail location and our webstore, ladyjjewelry.com. Wed-Sat 12-7pm; Sun. 12-6pm by appointment Monday and Tuesday
Online: ladyjjewelry.com
Reclaimed Home 945-947 Carroll Street 917-652-4325
Manufacturing a product locally
Repurposed and vintage items for the home. Functional works art by local craftspeople.
Gift ideas: one of a kind hand crafted gifts from scrap pieces and found objects
Online: http://reclaimedhome.com/
Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm; or by appointment
Brooklyn ARTery 1021 Cortelyou Rd 347-425-7770
Brooklyn ARTery gift shop features handmade merchandise; unique jewelry, home decor, body products, toys, games, accessories & artisanale food and more.
We have DIY classes on Governors Island, and frequent shop events like wine and chocolate tastings and body product demos..
Tues.-Sun., 11am-8pm
Online: www.brooklynartery.com.
Discount Code: Chamberguide for 10%
Ditmas Park
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Think Fabricate 718-797-1041
Think Fabricate thoughtfully designs and artfully fabricates furniture, lighting, and custom proj-ects. Our signature media cabinetry, bath cabi-netry, and Brooklyn Classic furniture designs are emblematic of our modern, functional design philosophy and our appreciation of craftsman-ship and materials.
Gift ideas: The Wall*nut Medicine Cabinet XL, the WORK n PLAY, the LIFT-- A medicine cabinet, a media cabinet, and a coffee table that transforms into a work station.
Call to schedule an appointment.
Downtown Brooklyn
TKTS (Theatre Development Fund)1 MetroTech Plaza 212-912-9649
TKTS Downtown Brooklyn provides same day discount tickets for evening performances of Broadway and Off Broadway shows and next-day matinee tickets (ie Wednesday matinee tickets sold on Tuesday, Saturday matinee tickets sold on Friday, etc). TKTS Gift Certifi-cates available.
Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm Online: http://bit.ly/1k72dI8
Jacques Torres Chocolate66 Water Street 718-875-1269
Jacques Torres Chocolate is committed to creating fresh, authentic and handmade artisan chocolates for all to experience and en-joy.
Mon.-Sat., 9am-8pm Sun., 10am-6pm
Online: www.mrchocolate.com
DUMBO
powerHouse Arena
37 Main St. 718-666-3049
The POWERHOUSE ARENA - a laboratory for creative thought. Home to world-renowned art book publisher POWERHOUSE BOOKS, the Arena is a gallery, boutique, book store, performance, and events space.
Mon.-Fri., 10am-7pm Sat.-Sun., 11am-7pm
Online: https://www.powerhousearena.com/
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Legion Lighting 221 Glenmore Ave. 718-498-1770
Manufacturing a product locally
Legion Lighting is a third generation Brooklyn based light fixture manufacturer using the latest technology in our manufacturing and in our products.
7am-4pm
Online: http://www.legionlighting.com/
East New York
Fort GreeneUrbanGlass|ware647 Fulton St. 718-625-3685
UrbanGlass|ware offers a variety of unique gifts, many of which are handmade by artists in UrbanGlass’ Brooklyn studios.
Wed. & Thurs., 12-6pmFri. & Sat.: 12-7pmSun.: 12-6pm
Online: https://www.urbanglass.org/
FlatbushcaribBEING 347-850-0475
Manufacturing a product locally
CARIBBEING is a boutique lifestyle + event brand based in Brooklyn, NY. Our goal is to create unique + unconventional experiences for those who crave authenticity + cultural relevance.
Gift Ideas: Caribpolitan Tea Towel, I AM/YO SOY CARIBBEING Signature Sacs
Where to buy: Holiday Pop-Up Thursday - Saturday 12-6pm; the Brooklyn Museum
Online: iamcaribbeing.com
Phil Gautreau Wood Design119 8th Street, Studio 208 347-461-1744
Contemporary wood furnishings and acces-sories specializing in hand-turned wood vessels, and multi-wood serving boards made from locally-sourced reclaimed wood.
Gift Ideas: Hand-turned wood bowls and vases. Multi-wood serving boards with matching wood cheese knife/spreader.
Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm
Online: www.philgautreau.net
Discount Code: “chamberguide” for 15% off
Gowanus
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Greenpoint Trading Company718-349-0949
Founders and locals Kimmee & Evan Hoffman began creating new blends by taking typical seasonings and updating them to make them their own. “Brooklyn is all about reinvention. Why not reinvent the way we use spices?” Kimmee explains. The flavors are all intentionally reminiscent of the couple’s experiences and there is a homegrown, personal touch to all of their products, from the flavors themselves to the actual design.
Gift Ideas: Mulling Spice, Brine Bath, Poultry & Stuffing Seasoning, Coffee Rub & Pickling Spice.
Online. www.greenpointtrading.co Discount Code: “CHAMBERGUIDE” FOR 15% OFF
Eir NYC917-922-8837
Eir [air] is an organic body care line for men and women with active lifestyles.
Gift Ideas: Holiday Luxury Kit, Yoga Class Kit, Winter Sports Kit
Online: www.eirnyc.com
Discount Code: “freeship” for free shipping
GreenpointCafe Grumpy 193 Meserole Ave 718-349-7623 (Greenpoint)383 7th Ave 718-499-4404 (Park Slope)
Independently owned and operated coffee shop and in-house coffee roastery. Six locations around NYC, including two in Brooklyn.
Gift Ideas: coffee beans, mug & coffee combo in signature jute bag
Mon.-Fri., 7am-7:30pm Sat. & Sun., 7:30am-7:30pm
Online: www.cafegrumpy.com
Mention the guide and receive a small brewed coffee on the house.
HUSSAR METALS
95 Commercial St #4 347-335-9944
High-end metal fabrication
Gift Ideas: Kitchen Knives
Mon.-Fri., 9am-6pm
Where to buy: By Brooklyn
Online: http://hussarmetals.com/
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Marine ParkJoMart Chocolates 2917 Avenue R 718-375-1277
Since 1946, Jomart specializes in hand crafted chocolates for the pleasure and enjoyment of families throughout Brooklyn and beyond. Owned by Michael Rogak, a son of a son of a candymaker, JoMart strives to create the finest chocolates to please the eye as well as the pal-ate. We feature a complete line of seasonal and non-seasonal selections and also offer chocolate workshops and classes.
Mon.-Sat., 9-6:30; Sundays 10am-4pm (until Christmas)
Gift Ideas: Assorted Chocolates Chocolate Bars Seasonal Chocolate Novelties Corporate Gifts
Online: http://www.jomartchocolates.com/
Discount Code: “chamberguide” for 10% off
Lost Dog 718-951-2456
Modern, affordable and surprisingly clever home decor made by independent artists.
Online: www.ilostmydog.com
Discount Code: “brooklyn” for 10% off
Cracked Candy 646-543-1405
Natural, sugarfree candy that is good for teeth. Made from trees instead of sugar, it is vegan and safe for diabetics.
Gift Ideas: Cracked Candy - Lemon Ice, Pep-permint Ice, Cinnamon, and Mellow Orange
Where to buy: By Brooklyn, Wholefoods, Sahadi, Brooklyn Larder, Brooklyn Fare, Court St Grocers, Foragers DUMBO, Shelskys, and Green Grape
Online: www.crackedcandy.com
Park Slope
Ground Floor Gallery 343 5th Street 646-801-3338
Ground Floor Gallery connects local, emerg-ing artists to new art buyers in Brooklyn and beyond.
Thursday & Friday 2 - 6pm Saturday 12 - 6pm Sunday 11am - 5pm
Discount Code: #newcollectorbk for 10% off
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Prospect HeightsBrooklyn Flavors 820 Washington Avenue 718-854-7486
Brooklyn Flavors is a handmade natural skin care company that captures the flavor of some Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Gift Ideas: Natural Facial Care line, Lavender Oatmeal Facial Beauty Bar, Facial Toner and Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer
Tues.-Sat., 11am-7pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
Online: http://www.brooklynflavors.com/Discount Code: “BKCHGDE” for 10% Off
Lucia Pearl Jewelry 640 Dean Street 401-742-3160
Lucia Pearl Jewelry is smart, elegant, versatile, and completely handmade in Brooklyn.
Online: www.etsy.com/shop/LuciaPearlJewelry
Discount Code: “CHAMBERGUIDE” for 10% off purchase
Red HookCasa Kids 106 Ferris St. 718-694-0272
Children’s furniture, bunk beds, loft beds, desks and storage solutions customized for your home. Come visit our Red Hook showroom!
Gift Ideas: Beds, desks, chairs, shelves
Purchase by appointment: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5.30pmSat., 10:30am-4pm
Online: www.casakids.com
Raaka Chocolate Inc 64 Seabring Street. 855-255-3354
At Raaka, they make virgin chocolate from unroasted cacao beans. Their unique low temperature process preserves each region’s natural, wild flavors, bringing you closer to the bean.
Gift Ideas: non-GMO, kosher and vegan, bean to bar chocolate.: Bourbon Cask Aged choco-late bar Vanilla Rooibos chocolate bar Pink Sea Salt chocolate bar, and more
Take tours and chocolate making classes Friday-Sunday!
Purchase all their chocolate at factory price at retail space: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 12-6
Online: www.raakachocolate.com
Discount Code: raaka10 for 10% off online14
UHURU Design 185 Van Dyke. 630-347-1904
Uhuru is a multi-disciplinary design firm based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Founded in 2004, Uhuru began as a high-end custom furniture design and build company with a focus on timeless, sustainable design. Today Uhuru has established itself as as one of America’s most innovative design firms and an icon of Brooklyn.
Office/workship is open Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm.
Online: http://uhurudesign.com/
Discount Code: “chamberguide” for 10% off purchase
Whipped Pastry Boutique37 Richards Street 718-858-8088
Artisinal, Gluten Free wholesale bakery, individual orders available by phone or internet. Dairy free and vegan options available.
Gift Ideas: Decorated holiday ornament cookies Nougatine Bowls filled with Buttercrunch Pecan, Pumpklin or Apple Pies
Mon.-Sat., 9am-4pm
Online: www.whippedpastryboutique.com
Discount Code: chamberguide for 10% off
Sunset Parkalexandra ferguson 718-788-7768
alexandra ferguson designs and manufacturers pillows, makeup cases, tote bags and table linens featuring fun, sassy phrases.
Online: www.alexandraferguson.com
Discount Code: “CHAMBERGUIDE” for 10% off
Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur917-597-1084
Made with more than 200 lbs. of fresh ginger per batch, no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Barrow’s Intense is gluten free and Kosher certified.
Online: barrowsintense.com/enjoybuy/
In addition, people can purchase online at Drink-UpNY or Caskers or Liquor Barn.)
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Gauge nyc 718-965-0055
Handmade jewelry and home accessories in metal with strong, modern sensibility. Special-izing in monogram letters and numbers and custom wire word sculptures.
Online: https://www.etsy.com/shop/gaugenyc?ref=hdr_shop_menu Discount Code: “THANKYOU10”
Brooklyn Butcher Blocks347-946-2540
At Brooklyn Butcher Blocks, we make wooden products that are user friendly with subtle and thoughtful elements of design.
Gift Ideas: 12x18x2 End grain cutting Board Brick and Mortar Cutting Board iBlock
Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm; appointments also available
Online: brooklynbutcherblocks.com
Discount Code: freeshipping
Granola Lab 917-539-6438
Our small-batch, big-flavor granola is fresh and all-natural. At Granola Lab, we’re inventing a better breakfast!
Manufacturing: 14 oz. granola packs: Activation Energy, Cranberry Cashew Compound, El-emental Formula, Get Gingersnapping, Mediter-ranean Mix. Gift crate with 3 packs of granola.
Where to buy: Sahadi’s, Whole Foods Brooklyn, By Brooklyn, Union Market, Eastern District, etc.
Online: GranolaLab.com local
Discount Code: chamber15 for 15% off online purchase
Industry City Distillery 33 35th St., Suite 6A 718-305-6951
Industry City Distillery is a unique, technologically advanced, sustainable urban distillery producing NYC’s only local vodka.
A distillery that makes all its products on-site, with a tasting room open Fridays and Saturdays for cocktails, and distillery tours on Saturday afternoons.
Gift Ideas: Industry Standard Vodka & Technical Reserve
Where to buy: Technical Reserve is available at the distillery, and Industry Standard Vodka can be purchased in stores all around NYC. The nearest liquor store that carries us is On The Rocks, at 33rd St. and 4th Ave.
Fri.-Sat., 4am-10pmTours Saturday at 3pm
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Tumbador Chocolate 718-788-0200
Premium chocolate and confections creator, specializing in private label and custom, high-end product.
Gift Ideas: PB&J chocolate bar, Graham Cracker cookie spread, Our Favorite Things gift set
Daily, 7:30am-7:30pm
Online: www.tumbadorchocolate.com
Discount Code: CHAMBER
Maria Castelli 658-040-538
Architect-designed leather handbags made by hand in Brooklyn in the tradition of European craftsmanship using materials of the highest quality.
Gift Ideas: Our collection of fine leathers and fur handbags.
Where to buy: studio or at the WantedDesign store, both at Industry City. (By appointment only)
Online: www.MariaCastelli.com
Discount Code: “chamberguide” for 10% off
Li-Lac Chocolates 68 35th Street Floor 1, Unit 18 212-924-2280
Li-Lac Chocolates is Manhattan’s oldest choco-late house - a New York tradition since 1923, now in Brooklyn!
Making old-world artisan chocolate in small batches using original recipes, time-honored techniques, and quality ingredients. The selection of fresh chocolate - more than 140 items - is one of the largest selections of fresh gourmet chocolate in America. Every delicious item is made by hand, locally in New York City, and guaranteed for freshness. Chocolate gift boxes and holiday items available.
Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-05:30pm Sat., 10am-5pm
Online: http://www.li-lacchocolates.com/
urbangreen furniture 718-567-0777
Urbangreen handcrafts and retails eco friendly wood furniture with safe, low VOC finishes.
Gift Idea: Storage Beds
Mon.-Saturday., 9am-5pm
Online: urbangreenfurniture.com
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Salt of the Earth Bakery646-330-5089
Artisanal baked goods company dedicated to reimagining and perfecting classic treats with a salty-sweet twist.
Gift Ideas: Cookie Variety Pack Brownie Variety Pack The Whole Shebang
Online Only: www.saltoftheearthbakery.com
Discount Code: “chamberguide2015” for 10% off
FATTY SUNDAYS
Manufacturing a productlocally
Fatty Sundays makes gourmet, fun-flavored chocolate covered pretzel rods and bites. The perfect sweet+salty snack or gift! Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm
Gift ideas: Chocolate covered pretzel rods and pretzel bites. We also have gluten free options and DIY kits.
Where to buy: Union Square Holiday Market, Dean+Deluca, By Brooklyn, Foragers, Hand-some Dans, Davey’s Ice Cream, Sugar Shop
Online: www.fattysundays.com
Discount Code: BKCHAMBER10 - use code on our website for 10% off online orders through 12/31/15.
Brooklyn Winery 213 North 8th Street 347-763-1506
Manufacturing a product locally
Brooklyn Winery is an urban winery producing premium small batch wines in the heart of Wil-liamsburg.
Offering tours and tastings, a Wine Bar with an extensive menu, and full functioning winery.
Gift Idea: Wine of the Month Club - Monthly wine subscription program delivering Brooklyn Winery wine right to your doorstep. Explore our wines and learn about the fascinating history of our urban winery.
Check our website for updated hours.
Online: http://bkwinery.com/hours
Williamsburg
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Scosha 64 Grand St 718-387-4618
Hand-crafted jewelry atelier that makes men’s and women’s jewelry that can range from casual to fine.
Mon-Fri: 10am to 7pm Sat: 12pm to 7pm Sun: 12pm to 6pm
Online: http://www.scosha.com/
Discount Code: chamberguide
Wax Rax48 Prospect Park SW 718-499-0321
Wax Rax designs and builds premier vinyl record storage units and accessories. For the record, Wax Rax is the best. Gift Ideas: 45A vinyl 45rpm adapter RC-2 vinyl LP cart
Studio visit by appointment only Online: www.waxrax.com
Discount Code: WXRX10%
Windsor Terrace
Joray Fruit Rolls1258 Prospect Avenue 718-871-6300
Fourth generation, family-owned and operated, manufacturer of the original Joray Fruit Roll. Hand made from dried fruit.
Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm
Gift Ideas: Joray Fruit Rolls 9 Flavors
Online: http://www.joraycandy.com/
Black Bear Brooklyn 469 16th Street 917-715-5889
Superbly curated vintage/modern and hand-made clothing with an assortment of artisan jewelry, accessories, handmade gifts, cards and unique antique items. Also featured in Fodor’s Brooklyn.
7 days, 12pm-8pm
Online: www.blackbearbrooklyn.com/
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The Levys’ Unique New York!462 Marlborough Rd. 718-930-4768
NY’s First Family
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MOVIES, TV & CELEBRITIESNY has been the location for thousands of movies
from the birth of cinema to today’s hottest new re-leases. Our 3 – 4 hr tour visits locations for 27 Dresses,
Big Daddy, Enchanted, Home Alone 2, A Night at the Museum, Spiderman 1-3, I Am Legend, The Devil Wears Prada, National Treasure, Hitch, Ghostbusters, Madagascar, The Avengers, American Hustle, Sein-feld, Gossip Girl, Sex & the City, Law & Order, The
Apprentice, Friends and more.
Members of:
JEWISH HERITAGEA 2-3 hour walk through the Lower East Side. Visit historic synagogues & learn about the immigrants, gangsters &
radicals that forged the culture of the Jewish people.
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NEW YORK CITY HIGHLIGHTSOur most popular tour. 3-6 hours, including Central Park & Strawberry Fields, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Canal Street, Chinatown & Little Italy, the Brooklyn Bridge, St Paul’s Chapel, Trinity Church, Wall St & the Financial District, the Charging Bull sculpture, Battery Park, the World Trade Center Site & 9/11 Memorial. Can be
done on foot & subway or by private vehicle.
LOWER MANHATTAN & The World Trade Center Site
This 2-3 hour tour explores NY’s history starting with Dutch New Amsterdam, British control of NY, a flashpoint for the American Revolution, the creation of Wall St & America’s financial capital and NYC as the city that made Modern America. Visit Battery Park, Lower Broad-way, the 9/11 Memorial, FDNY 10House and St Paul’s
Chapel at the rebuilt World Trade Center.
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NY’s First Family of Tour Guides provides creative, personalized and private tours of Brooklyn!
9am-9pm, 7 days a week.
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Discount Code: “chamberguide” for 20% off a private tour!
Things To DoBAM 30 Lafayette Avenue. 718-646-4100
BAM is a multi-arts center located in Fort Greene. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audi-ences, and ideas, engaging both global and local communities
Events include Mark Morris Dance Group in The Hard Nut (Dec 12-20); Star Wars; free music at BAMcafé, and more.
12pm-12am
Complete schedule online: BAM.org
Dancewave45 Fourth Avenue 7185224696
Dancewave brings together a diverse com-munity of people through dance education and performance. We believe that dance provides a forum for a meaningful, positive exchange between people of all backgrounds and cul-tures.
Gift Ideas: Gift Certificates, Class Cards, Merchandise
10am-6pm (Office Hours)
Online: www.dancewave.org
Like A Local Tours 917-417-0378
Join Like A Local Tours to explore neighborhoods through food. Highly curated and stylish, with insider access, we are made for locals and tourists alike!
Gift Ideas: an experiential gift of a gourmet food, history and street art tour through tickets and gift certificates
7 days a week, 9am-5pm
Online: www.likealocaltours.com. Discount Code: LAL10
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Urban Oyster Tours 154 Grand St. 347-618-8687
Urban Oyster Tours gives food and beverage themed tours of Brooklyn and NYC, both public and private tours.
7 days/week, 9am-5pm
Online: urbanoyster.com
Discount Code: “bkholiday15” for 10% off a tour or gift certificate
Theatre for a New Audience 262 Ashland Place 212-229-2819
Theatre for a New Audience develops and vitalizes the performance and study of Shake-speare and classic drama.
Mon.-Fri., 1pm-6pm
Gift Ideas: Subscription Packages, Single Tickets
Online: http://www.tfana.org/
Discount Code: ”CHAMBER” to receive $59 tickets to PERICLES (full price, $85)
Mark Morris Dance Group3 Lafayette Avenue. 718-624-8400
The internationally renowned Mark Morris Dance Group is revered for its musicality, tech-nical sophistication, humor, inclusiveness, and sense of community.
The Hard Nut returns to BAM: December 12, 7:30pm December 13, 1:00pm, 6:00pm December 16, 7:30pm December 17, 7:30pm December 18, 7:30pm December 19, 2:00pm, 7:30pm December 20, 1:00pm
Where to buy: BAM box office: Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue Mon.-Sat., noon to 6pm
Online:http://mmdg.org/bam-hard-nut http://www.bam.org/dance/2015/the-hard-nut
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