Red Hook is the oasis outside the City that's SO close to the City. An old fishing and shipping neighborhood, Red Hook houses some of the friendliest businesses - and people, in all of the five boroughs, due largely in part to its NYC meets New England vibes. You won't find high-end boutiques or five-star restaurants, but everything combined will make up an all-around five-star experience unlike any other in NYC (and, trust - you'll discover a handful of other gems not on this list, too).
Dustin Yellin moved to New York over a decade ago with a vision, to host artists, visionaries and cultural thought leaders in one place. His vision game to fruition in 2012 after purchasing an abandoned warehouse in Red Hook, which now serves as a multidisciplinary space hosting art galleries, educational programs, artist residencies and parties + events.
