48 hours in… Brooklyn
WHERE TO STAY
Stay in this meticulously restored 1860s mansion if you like your hotels cute and characterful. Nestled in a tree-lined avenue home to some of the city’s finest brownstone architecture, Akwaaba Mansion is boho Brooklyn perfection. Rooms start at $195 per night, akwaaba.com
WHERE TO GO
It may sound morbid, but Green-Wood Cemetery is a beautiful and surprising Brooklyn destination. The enormous site features countless stunning mausoleums, peaceful wooded areas and two lakes. Guided tours are available.
WHERE TO DRINK
Latin American bar Nights and Weekends at 1 Bedford Ave, Greenpoint is the ideal place to enjoy brunch, washed down with Micheladas (like a Bloody Mary but with lager instead of vodka: far nicer than it sounds). The tacos and cheesebread are great. nightsandweekendsny.com
WHERE TO EAT
Traif – the Yiddish word for “un-kosher” – has been making waves on the New York foodie scene. Specialising in pork and seafood, it offers an experimental take on tapas dishes. traifny.com