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Perfect Saturday: Bay Ridge

By Courtney Iseman
  • ↑Brooklyn Beet Company (7205 Third Avenue) is a cozy farm-to-table haven tucked away in Bay Ridge. The fresh, hearty dishes here have an Eastern European slant: there’s a “farmer chee
  • ↑Bay Ridge’s hub for trend-conscious shoppers is Lola’s Boutique (8503 Third Avenue), a shop filled with dresses perfect for both parties and the office, as well as statement accessories and everyd
  • ↑Think of Bookmark Shoppe (8415 Third Avenue) as your go-to for no-way-I’m-going-outside winter reading. Browse the concise but well-curated selection of books—including a $1 used book section—an
  • ↑This & That Thrift Shop (7104 Third Avenue) is like the neighborhood’s permanent, indoor flea market. Here, you’ll find an eclectic mix of furniture, clothing, access
  • ↑Handmade on Third (7815 Third Avenue) is just the kind of stop you want to hit while you’re in that holiday gift time crunch. The store is stocked with jewelry, char
  • ↑A neighborhood with a perfect blend of urban and suburban elements, Bay Ridge has plenty of green. One especially pretty patch of nature is Narrows Botanical Garden (Shore Road between Bay Ridge Aven
  • ↑With a delicious full-service café serving up dishes acclaimed by locals and a store up front selling home goods, HoM (8806 Third Avenue) is a must-visit stop on your Bay Ridge journey. Shop a vintage-
  • ↑You can’t leave Bay Ridge without picking up some of the authentic Italian pastries lovingly made in the area, whether you’re craving some sweet in that very moment or just want to take a bit of the neighborhood home. Stop at favorite spot
  • ↑End the day by warming up with some wine at The Owl’s Head (479 74th Street)—a spot that’s been buzzed about since its 2011 opening. There is a wide selection of wine to try and someone always on hand

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