hungry?

Labels: brooklyn, williamsburg

I told you it's always an adventure! Last night while out with friends, we met two original Williamsburg folk who just happen to make their own wine - right here in Brooklyn. So of course I asked... and away we went. In a small yard house with a lower cellar, the grapes come to life. We cracked a jug and shared stories of Brooklyn. Smile. thank you!

Labels: brooklyn, williamsburg, wine

Am I just noticing all the flags or are there are lot more flags flying these days?

Labels: flag, williamsburg

Livin' in the City

Labels: brooklyn, williamsburg

Inside of La Marqueta you mostly find food but in the far corner there are two small barber shops and a beauty salon. There is something beautiful about barber shops, especially these small independent spaces that have held on over the years. Daniel Reyes, who is in the first 2 photographs, has been in his space for 27 years and in the neighborhood for over 45.

(I just heard that they won a new 5 year lease so La Marqueta will live on!)

Labels: saturday, williamsburg

Another Saturday on the bike getting lost in the city. No matter what wrong turn you take you will always discover a part you shouldn't miss. Today I found myself on Graham Avenue and Moore Street, a latin quarter on the edge of Williamsburg. I passed by the "live pollo" deciding to go into La Marqueta first. Images from inside will come soon, but first, the pollo.

Labels: bike, saturday, williamsburg

"excuse me ma'am... you can't be here"





An incredible fog is over the city right now. There is something about fog that I just have to get out there and shoot. Very seldom will you find me up and moving at 7am but fog changes fast. I tried to get near where I took this photo but the waterfront in Williamsburg is locked down. When I took that photograph in 1999, the waterfront was a decrepit mess full of crumbling buildings and crack viles, but it was wonderful. Anyone could get there to take in the view. Now, with the construction of 7 hi rise buildings, the waterfront is no longer ours - besides the small park - but that was locked up at 7am.

Labels: brooklyn, fog, williamsburg