One of the important things about being a stay at home mom is taking time for yourself and doing things that fires your soul. Going to the workshop I shared with you guys was a way to take care of myself and to take a break of my regular day to day routine.
On my last day in Brooklyn I had the morning free and took advantage of being on my own and doing anything I wanted. It was my last chance before heading home! I had this image of me on the Brooklyn Bridge taking the most amazing and artistic black and white photos, but I spent an hour looking for the bloody path to walk on the bridge. I was walking in circles watching the time I had left tick away.
Finally I found the path and when I got on the bridge I took out my DSLR and the battery was dead. I didn't have a chance to walk all the way across and just felt dejected and went back to my hotel to get a new battery and to check out and store my bags. I was on a mission to leave Brooklyn on a high note so I took out my Williamsburg bucket list and was a woman on a mission.
Next on my list to visit was Mast Brothers and I had no problems finding chocolate. Duh...
Mast Brothers Chocolate
Okay when I walked in at Mast Brothers I felt right at home. It had a minimalist rustic vibe that reminded me so much of Japan. The funny thing was at 10am in the morning it was just me and about 10 Japanese tourists in the shop.
On occasion they have more than chocolate bars available. On the day that I went they had the most massive chocolate chip cookies the size of your head. They were amazing.
Mast Brooklyn
111 N. 3RD STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11249
p. +1 718 388-2644
Open Daily
9a - 8p
Factory Tours
Public tours available every day. Reservations can be made online.
M-F 4pm
Van Leewen Ice Cream
Next stop was ice cream. Van Leewen has the best vegan matcha ice cream hands down. I didn't have breakfast yet, but I had to have some ice cream. It was so creamy and the matcha flavor comes through so well too.
204 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Tel. (929) 337-6907
HOURS
Monday through Friday 7am - Midnight
Saturday & Sunday 9am - Midnight
Bulletin
I have been walking past Bulletin for a couple of days but didn't have a chance to walk in. Something was telling me I had to walk in and I am glad I did. It's a meca of women empowerment messaging. I got lost in the store going round and round making sure I didn't miss anything. They do have an online store, if you can't make it there in person.
145 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
On Wythe and N 7th, a few blocks from the Bedford L
Monday through Saturday: 11AM - 8PM
Sunday: 11AM to 7PM
Reynard at the Wythe Hotel
My last stop was Reynard. It was just 3 blocks away from my hotel to get my bags and I could not, not go back for a second time. They have the most amazing and moist gluten free muffins and the other food is to die for. At this point of my walk all I've had was ice cream and chocolate milk and was desperate for a meal. When the food came I immediately scoffed it down and didn't take any photos. I do have this cocktail to look at fondly when I remember Reynard.
It's safe to say I left Brooklyn on a high note and I can't wait to go back. I told my husband if we had to move to New York Williamsburg is where I would start looking to live first.
80 Wythe Ave.
B'fast Mon-Fri 7-11, Sat & Sun 7-10
Lunch Mon-Fri 11-3
Brunch Sat & Sun 10-4
Dinner Sun-Thu 6-11, Fri & Sat 6-12
Other notable spots
Get the Five Leaves Burger which is their take on the Aussie Milkbar Burgers
Get the Avocado Toast with Egg. It's an Instagrammer's dream restaurant.
Michelle - Hold the Moo says
I love this! Thank you soooo much. New York is on my bucket list and I defs want to visit Mast Brothers.
Carla says
I'm LOVING these, Rezel! I'm staying with a friend in Williamsburg in November, will be sure to check these out 😉
Amelie says
Thanks for these great addresses! I'm planning a trip to NY with my husband next Spring so these will come in handy!
Carmen says
Oh my gosh, I have so been there with my camera! Such a bummer, lol. It looks like you had a great time, though! 🙂
April says
When I was a kid, I used to spend every weekend at my cousins place in Brooklyn. I grew up in NJ and Brooklyn was pretty close. I love it there. I will have to bookmark! Thanks for sharing!
Armelle Dee says
I love it, and new York is awesome, can't wait to go back in couple weeks. Thank for sharing this
Tara says
I have been there with my camera too. These photos look so beautiful! I will definitely need to check out Mast Brothers next time I visit New York.
Choochoo-ca-chew says
I really love your photos! That place looks awesome. Maybe I'll get a chance to go there some day <3
Catherine Brown says
I've never been in this neck of the woods. I have to say Mast Brothers looks so type A sterile black and white... would need to seriously resist the urge to put something askew! That cookie looks pretty darn good though! 😉
Cynthia says
Would love to visit Bulletin and get some of those trophies! Great spots, they all have this clean vibe that I love! I've never been to the US but NY would be my first stop!
Lauren says
Thanks for the great tips! And your photos are beautiful!
Constance Smith says
I've never had any desire to visit the New York area, but I do believe that the chocolate shop you shared may just make me pause for a moment. Oh my!
Maman de sara says
Ahhh I miss Brooklyn, NY! I lived there for a couple of years. I miss walking in NY this Fall season, thanks for sharing!