N.Y.C. (B'klyn & Manhattan) "Don't think twice, it's all right" - Williamsburg, Top of the William Vale & views of N.Y.C. at sunset - Nov. 2022

Following a lovely espresso/pastry stop at Sit & Wonder in Prospect Hts., we drove to Williamsburg to return the SUV & to meet for drinks atop the William Vale & have dinner at Le Crocodile.

Sitting & wondering...

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It was the Sabbath & I had to be extra careful in my photo taking amongst these ultra orthodox folks. Taken from the open car window.

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All the business signage was in Yiddish.

As the neighborhood transitioned, basketball was being played.

“Homegrown in Brooklyn, The William Vale Hotel stands out as Williamsburg’s only true luxury hotel. Immerse yourself in our lively and creative culture, indoors and out. Experience the greatest city in the world from our point of view. Since opening in 2016, The William Vale has become a buzzing hub for Brooklyn visitors and locals to connect and recharge… The William Vale is the ideal home base for visitors looking to experience the creative energy that makes our neighborhood so vibrant.”

Huh?

OVERALL MURALS -”We're an award-winning hand painted outdoor advertising company bringing to life large-scale murals that engage the public across the US, from Coast to coast.” This one is at the street level of The William Vale Hotel.

”Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, we are passionate about changing how the world sees art and outdoor advertising."

"For the last 11 years, our in-house team of artists has experimented, grown, and realized our clients' creative visions. Through our work and process, we inspire and excite folks to look away from their phones and admire the painstakingly detailed and colorful designs right in front of them.” His colleagues were having a good laugh about something he had done.

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Williamsburg - SUITSUPPLY - “Upmarket retailer of men's apparel, featuring on-trend suits, separates, footwear & accessories. Men's clothing shop at bottom of Wm. Vale Hotel…to create an environment in which our customers feel that we only have eyes for them. We are there for people who want to be seen.”