Brooklyn Roll Call

[Herman Cain]

I say go the game and get of of Dodge as fast as you can. There is only downside in Brooklyn.  There are plenty of great places in Manhattan.

Hey Guys-

'92 Grad and NYC metro area native here that has lived in Brooklyn Heights (about a mile from Barclays) for 12 years.  Here are some recommendations.  Most of these places are not in the immediate vicinity of Barclays but all within a 1.5 mile range....2-3 Subway stops or at most a 10 minute cab ride even in traffic.  Here Goes:

High End
Henry's End or sister place Brooklyn Heights Wine Bar 2 doors down- Brooklyn Heights
Colonie - Brooklyn Heights
Jack the Horse Tavern- Brooklyn Heights
Al Di La Trattoria - Park Slope
Brucie - Cobble Hill

Mid Range
Frankies Spuntino - Carroll Gardens
Lucali (Pizza) - Carroll Gardens
Buttermilk Channel - Carroll Gardens
Pok Pok - Red Hook (A little further than some of the others but worth the trip)
Duck Goose - Gowanus
The Pines- Gowanus

Casual
Wilma Jean- Carroll Gardens
Henry Public - Brooklyn Heights
Pork Slope - Park Slope
Dinosaur BBQ - Park Slope
Fletcher's BBQ - Gowanus
Littleneck - Gowanus

I could go on for a while but these are all good bets or you could just walk along Smith Street. Tons of  Restaurants bars there.  Enjoy the big apple!

In my view go to the game and get out of Dodge as fast as you can. There is a ton of crime in Brooklyn and non of the above are worth the risk of getting shot.  Stick with Manhattan plenty of great places there .

[reinko]

OK ... so how do all the Scoopers in Brooklyn meet?

Do we all wear red bow ties or something?

Blue hoodie,  gold warrior T,  MU hat.   Don't be shy,  just ask,  Reinko?

[Newsdreams]

The future Mrs. Tamu is from long island so we are going. In exchange I get the joy of spending thanksgiving with the future in laws

Yes Sir and yes Mam' will go a long way for you...

[MU82]

Blue hoodie,  gold warrior T,  MU hat.   Don't be shy,  just ask,  Reinko?

I'm gold hoodie, bald head, cute wife.

[PorkysButthole]

Why the hate on Brooklyn MU Fan in NY?   95% of violent crime there occurs in 2 police precincts..... neither of which are anywhere near Barclays or any of the places Disco mentioned.  It's like saying don't go to Chicago because of all the problems there which is ridiculous because everyone knows they're limited to certain areas.  You must not be a NYC area native.   The Bklyn foodie scene has been way ahead of the curve can't mpared to Manhattan for years.  By the way......The Team and MU traveling entourage are staying in Brooklyn.  Disco was just trying to help fellow scoopers from out of town.

[MU82]

Why the hate on Brooklyn MU Fan in NY?   95% of violent crime there occurs in 2 police precincts..... neither of which are anywhere near Barclays or any of the places Disco mentioned.  It's like saying don't go to Chicago because of all the problems there which is ridiculous because everyone knows they're limited to certain areas.  You must not be a NYC area native.   The Bklyn foodie scene has been way ahead of the curve can't mpared to Manhattan for years.  By the way......The Team and MU traveling entourage are staying in Brooklyn.  Disco was just trying to help fellow scoopers from out of town.

Pleased to see this.

I'm staying in Brooklyn and plan to eat/drink in Brooklyn. I've been to NYC dozens of times but have never been to Brooklyn. I plan to enjoy myself to the fullest and learn about a place that will be new to me.

[moomoo]

I say go the game and get of of Dodge as fast as you can. There is only downside in Brooklyn.  There are plenty of great places in Manhattan. In my view go to the game and get out of Dodge as fast as you can. There is a ton of crime in Brooklyn and non of the above are worth the risk of getting shot.  Stick with Manhattan plenty of great places there .

MarquetteNYFan
I disagree with your post. It's a very nice area. And crime stats in the area disprove your assessment.

[4everwarriors]

The future Mrs. Tamu is from long island so we are going. In exchange I get the joy of spending thanksgiving with the future in laws

Meetin' the Fockers, hey?

[MarquetteDano]

Saw McIlvaine today on Broadway near Times Square. Told him we would see him tomorrow at the Barclays Center.

Fire up Marquette!

[reinko]

Before the German beer hall,  hitting up this spot if anyone Warriors want to join us,  should be there around 430ish http://www.stgambrinusbeer.com/

[Herman Cain]

Why the hate on Brooklyn MU Fan in NY?   95% of violent crime there occurs in 2 police precincts..... neither of which are anywhere near Barclays or any of the places Disco mentioned.  It's like saying don't go to Chicago because of all the problems there which is ridiculous because everyone knows they're limited to certain areas.  You must not be a NYC area native.   The Bklyn foodie scene has been way ahead of the curve can't mpared to Manhattan for years.  By the way......The Team and MU traveling entourage are staying in Brooklyn.  Disco was just trying to help fellow scoopers from out of town.

I will be going to one of the games in Brooklyn. Sticking with my logistics methodology though. Getting out as fast as I can. In my view and ,considerable experience ,Brooklyn is a place where everything seems nice , until it isn't . I know it is trendy and hipster now, and so do the crooks. As to the analogy of Chicago, in the bad old days of Cabrini Green a smart person did not venture far west of the Gold Coast . That is what Brooklyn is today. A small colonized area near some very tough areas. Remember , the NYC cops are no longer willing to get out of their squad cars  and only do the minimum in the anti cop environment that exists.

 Manhattan is much more safe and secure.

I hope everyone has a great time and we win both games.

[vogue65]

MarquetteNYFan
I disagree with your post. It's a very nice area. And crime stats in the area disprove your assessment.

I agree, but sometimes you can't take the Wisconsin out of an MU fan.

[keefe]

If you guys are into beer...

[rocky_warrior]

I will be going to one of the games in Brooklyn. Sticking with my logistics methodology though. Getting out as fast as I can. In my view and ,considerable experience ,Brooklyn is a place where everything seems nice , until it isn't . I know it is trendy and hipster now, and so do the crooks. As to the analogy of Chicago, in the bad old days of Cabrini Green a smart person did not venture far west of the Gold Coast . That is what Brooklyn is today. A small colonized area near some very tough areas. Remember , the NYC cops are no longer willing to get out of their squad cars  and only do the minimum in the anti cop environment that exists.

 Manhattan is much more safe and secure.

I hope everyone has a great time and we win both games.

I just spent the evening wandering around Brooklyn, eating, and drinking.  and I felt safer than my days at Marquette (yes, about 2 decades ago).  Either you're living off old memories, or need to get around more.

[PorkysButthole]

Good for you Rocky!  Where did you hang?  Take Disco up on any of those recommendations? 

[Herman Cain]

I just spent the evening wandering around Brooklyn, eating, and drinking.  and I felt safer than my days at Marquette (yes, about a decade ago).  Either you're living off old memories, or need to get around more.

Glad your evening went well.

Your making my point. Modern day Brooklyn seems safe. But then stuff like this happens:
http://nypost.com/2015/09/21/teen-stabbed-cop-maced-in-brawl-outside-barclays-center/

I get around plenty.

Odds are nothing happens but I feel better putting a cautious viewpoint out there for everyone to consider as well.

[rocky_warrior]

Your making my point. Modern day Brooklyn seems safe. But then stuff like this happens:
http://nypost.com/2015/09/21/teen-stabbed-cop-maced-in-brawl-outside-barclays-center/

I get around plenty.

Does't sound like it.  Modern day Manhattan seems safe, and then stuff like this happens...
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/manhattan-barber-shop-worker-fatally-stabbed-chest-cops-article-1.2436118

[rocky_warrior]

Good for you Rocky!  Where did you hang?  Take Disco up on any of those recommendations?

Tried Not Rays and Pacific Standard.  Will try some of his low end suggestions as I'm a hole in the wall kind of guy.

[Herman Cain]

Does't sound like it.  Modern day Manhattan seems safe, and then stuff like this happens...
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/manhattan-barber-shop-worker-fatally-stabbed-chest-cops-article-1.2436118

The incident  in this article happened in Harlem. Which is in Manhattan. I  advise people not to go north of 96th street on the East Side or 125th on the West Side of Manhattan.

[vogue65]

BTW, just for your information, if Brooklyn was not in NYC it would be the 4th largest city in the country.  What?

Therefore, a lot happens in Brooklyn, remember the Brooklyn Dodgers?

[MarquetteDano]

Good for you Rocky!  Where did you hang?  Take Disco up on any of those recommendations?

We are definitely going to "Duck Goose" on Wed night.  Thought "Boomwich" had really good sandwiches on Atlantic just down from Barclays Center.  Also, Zenkichi was really good in Williamsburg.

[Golden Avalanche]

The incident  in this article happened in Harlem. Which is in Manhattan. I  advise people not to go north of 96th street on the East Side or 125th on the West Side of Manhattan.

The more you write, the more it seems you live in the 1983 version of NYC.

[Herman Cain]

The more you write, the more it seems you live in the 1983 version of NYC.

The more things change , the more they stay the same.

I will be at the game tomorrow. Hope it is for the championship.

[WarriorInNYC]

Tried Not Rays and Pacific Standard.  Will try some of his low end suggestions as I'm a hole in the wall kind of guy.

Seriously, check out Purbird near the Barclays Center for some amazing chicken.  I'm thinking about going there tomorrow before the game potentially.

[WarriorPride68]

OK ... so how do all the Scoopers in Brooklyn meet?

Do we all wear red bow ties or something?

Ill be wearing my favorite game day t-shirt