A Festive Guide to Christmas and Holiday Cheer in New York City with Like A Local Tours
New York City at Christmas is a magical experience, with every corner twinkling with festive lights and brimming with holiday spirit. From cozy markets to waterfront wonders, there’s something for everyone. We love to see our favorite spots on our tours all dressed up for the Holidays and hope you will too! Chelsea Market: A…
Sustainability in the City That Never Sleeps: Your Eco-Friendly Guide to NYC
New York City, a global icon of energy and excitement, may not immediately conjure images of eco-conscious travel. Yet, beneath the towering skyscrapers and vibrant street scenes, a green heart beats. As a visitor, embracing sustainable & regenerative practices not only lightens your environmental impact but also unveils a new side of the city that…
Like A Local Tours’ Williamsburg Bites Tour Featured in The Australian!
We are honored to have been able to host Graham Erbacher, writer for Travel + Luxury: The Weekend Australian on our Williamsburg Bites: A Brooklyn Foodie Adventure Food Tour while he was visiting NYC this summer. Graham was a pleasure to have on tour and had some wonderful things to say about his time in…
Top Five FOOD Factoids about Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Williamsburg is a neighborhood of 200,000 inhabitants. A mecca for young creatives for over two decades. Interestingly, the hip Williamsburg scene plays out against a backdrop of old industrial buildings and a long-standing residential community of Hasidism. Williamsburg used to be populated primarily by artists and immigrants, but is now mostly gentrified with spillover from Manhattan. It remains an influential hub for fashion, music, art, food and nightlife. During its earliest days, Williamsburg was known as Bushwick or Bushwick Shore. Local farmers would gather near what is present day Grand Street to market their produce. Eventually a developer named Jonathan Williams acquired land along what is now Metropolitan Avenue, and in 1802 renamed that area Williamsburgh in honor of himself. During the last twenty years, Williamsburg has become home to a new set of “immigrants.” First, artists moved in…
5 Things to Do in Brooklyn this October
October in New York is a sight to behold. The weather cools off, the leaves start to change, and the city is alive with events. Looking for ideas for how to spend your time this October? We’ve got you covered with this list of 5 things to do in Brooklyn this October (and a bonus…
Things to do in Brooklyn in September
This September, there’s no shortage of things to do in Brooklyn. From outdoor markets and festivals, to special performances and tours, there’s something for everyone. Start off the month with a stroll through Boerum Hill’s favorite summer hangout spots or head over to Brooklyn Bridge Park for some fun for the whole family! Labor Day…
Sustainable Brooklyn Food & Fashion Tour- Book now!
Introducing our Sustainable Brooklyn Food & Fashion Tour It’s no secret that the fashion industry is a major polluter. And it’s also no surprise that we at Like A Local Tours want to do our part in helping the planet. That’s why we created our Sustainable Brooklyn Food & Fashion Tour, which focuses on local…
Boss Babes Series #2: She’s A Baking Boss Babe!
March is Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day is March 8. We are proud to present a series of articles about some serious NYC and Brooklyn boss babes both past and present! Enjoy! The old saying went ‘behind every great man is an even greater woman’. Well we may have gotten to know Christina…
Interview with a Local: TJ Provenzano, Managing Partner, Mayanoki Sustainable Sushi & General Manager, Rooftop Reds
Hi TJ. Great to reconnect with you! It was such a bummer when Brooklyn Oenology closed the tasting room. But it sounds like you’ve got a lot going on so I am going to jump right in. The Village Voice recently referred to you as a “beverage maven” – can you tell us a little…