The William Vale.
Memorial Day weekend is finally upon us, and we’re heading for the hills– or, more likely, the beach. While we’re away till Tuesday, here’s a rundown of all the fun options at your disposal this weekend. Whatever you do, don’t just sit around, get takeout, and watch Twin Peaks. Do you really think it’s going to be better than Twin Peaks burlesque?
- Take the new ferry service out to the Rockaways.
- Grab a San Francisco-style burrito at the newly opened Super Burrito in Rockaway Beach.
- Scarf a clam roll at Rockaway Clam Bar, now open at the Riis Park Beach Bazaar.
- Down some lobster rolls at Hester Street Fair’s Lobster and Beer fest.
- Hit the new pool at the William Vale hotel, while trying Wylie Dufresne’s donuts.
- Snag some free hot dogs in Coney Island or 99-cent burgers in Bushwick.
- Check out the new murals and food vendors at the Coney Art Walls.
- Aim for a high score at Coney Island Museum’s new pinball wing.
- Take in the view (and a DJ set by Holy Ghost!) at Good Room’s new rooftop party.
- Find out whether Output’s redecorated rooftop really does look like an “enchanted forest.”
- Hit the Mister Sunday party at recently reopened Nowadays, without having to worry about work the next day.
- Eat something weird, like a churro taco waffle or fried-chicken donut sandwich.
- Watch a rooftop film.
- Get ice cream drunk.
- Pull up a sidewalk table at a bar that stocks 1,000 spirits.
- Catch the Pixies at new Williamsburg venue Brooklyn Steel.
- Book a yurt upstate or a tiny house on the beach.
- Take in some local comedy and performance.
- Wolf down a breakfast pizza at Alamo Drafthouse’s new brunch.
- Pound a beer at the Seaport’s new Garden Bar.
- Sip a frozen cocktail at Smorgasburg’s new garden restaurant.