Editor’s Note: Now and then we'll spotlight one of our amazing Google Places reviewers. Both so you guys can start to get to know one another and so we can pull together and share our favorite local places. This week we introduce you to Candace Williams of Brooklyn.
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Since arriving in the city three years ago, Candace hasn’t stopped moving. Even her daily commute takes her from Brooklyn all the way to the Bronx where she teaches. She chose New York because of its ability “to support insomniacs who can't drive,” and is constantly jumping on mass transit to explore every borough. We managed to catch her for a few minutes and hear about her desire to learn and discover new things.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I wear out my MoMA and BAM memberships. I mix it up between opera, experimental dance and theater performances (I love Movement Research), and the free summer arts scene. You can also find me at bespoke bars talking to the bartenders about their craft. At home, I love to cook with my community supported agriculture (CSA), host coffee cuppings, and experiment with new cocktails. I love learning new things and often take classes at Trade School and Skillshare, go to meetups, and check out bookstore events.
Do you have any secret talents?
I can teach people how to tie bow ties on crowded rush-hour trains.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I wear out my MoMA and BAM memberships. I mix it up between opera, experimental dance and theater performances (I love Movement Research), and the free summer arts scene. You can also find me at bespoke bars talking to the bartenders about their craft. At home, I love to cook with my community supported agriculture (CSA), host coffee cuppings, and experiment with new cocktails. I love learning new things and often take classes at Trade School and Skillshare, go to meetups, and check out bookstore events.
Do you have any secret talents?
I can teach people how to tie bow ties on crowded rush-hour trains.
Care to share an ultimate insider tip for your city?
Go to the beach during the summer. My favorite beach is at (the west side of) Jacob Riis Park. It's a good idea to check out as many of the beaches as you can and troll private ones until you find your spot.
What’s your favorite Google event you’ve been to and why?
Midnight Brunch! I met cool people and had some of the best caipirinhas I've ever tasted. Oh, and the passion fruit mousse was to die for.
What would your superpower be?
I've always wanted to be able to freeze time like Zach Morris on Saved By the Bell.
If you could see any celebrity’s reviews on Places, who would you choose?
Marcel the Shell.
What's your ultimate guilty pleasure?
I'm not guilty about pleasure. New York suits me.
Touché. Where are some of your favorite local spots?
Outpost - I'm a regular at this place. They probably have the best coffee house atmosphere I've experienced in New York. You'll find me at the bar chatting up baristas and other regulars, sipping a beer (new taps!) and reading comic books for hours on end.
The Randolph at Broome - This is one of my go to bars. The happy hour is OUT OF CONTROL (half off until 8 pm!), their house bourbon is Four Roses, the drinks are mixed well, it's a cute coffee shop during the day....I could go on and on. My favorite drinks are the Old Roman and the Manhattan.
Metropolitan Opera Associates - Here's my Met tradition: I buy family circle weekday tickets for $25 and arrive about 40 minutes early. After the trek to the seventh floor, I order house champagne and an overpriced treat from the bar and eat on the balcony area that overlooks the restaurant and lower floors. Opera glasses are necessary at this point to people-watch effectively (and believe me, you'll want to people-watch). This place introduced me to Richard Wagner and Philip Glass.
Brooklyn Academy of Music - This is one of my favorite places in the world. BAM gives a diverse audience amazing access to thought-provoking art. For tickets cheaper than spending a night at a bar, I've seen performances and films that have changed how I think about the world. I became an opera, film, and theater-lover at BAM. I re-up my membership every year.
Bed-Vyne Wine - This place is more than a wine store - it helps our community thrive. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the wine selection is well-curated and they deliver. Where this store goes above and beyond is their community presence. Every month or so, they partner with local businesses to host affordable tastings, pairing dinners and other events. I've met a lot of locals at these events and found new stores to frequent. They remember my face (and my tastes) and give me a cute tote bag when I need to carry wine to a party. Go here!
Posted by Topher Ziobro, New York City community coordinator
I'm not guilty about pleasure. New York suits me.
Touché. Where are some of your favorite local spots?
Outpost - I'm a regular at this place. They probably have the best coffee house atmosphere I've experienced in New York. You'll find me at the bar chatting up baristas and other regulars, sipping a beer (new taps!) and reading comic books for hours on end.
The Randolph at Broome - This is one of my go to bars. The happy hour is OUT OF CONTROL (half off until 8 pm!), their house bourbon is Four Roses, the drinks are mixed well, it's a cute coffee shop during the day....I could go on and on. My favorite drinks are the Old Roman and the Manhattan.
Metropolitan Opera Associates - Here's my Met tradition: I buy family circle weekday tickets for $25 and arrive about 40 minutes early. After the trek to the seventh floor, I order house champagne and an overpriced treat from the bar and eat on the balcony area that overlooks the restaurant and lower floors. Opera glasses are necessary at this point to people-watch effectively (and believe me, you'll want to people-watch). This place introduced me to Richard Wagner and Philip Glass.
Brooklyn Academy of Music - This is one of my favorite places in the world. BAM gives a diverse audience amazing access to thought-provoking art. For tickets cheaper than spending a night at a bar, I've seen performances and films that have changed how I think about the world. I became an opera, film, and theater-lover at BAM. I re-up my membership every year.
Bed-Vyne Wine - This place is more than a wine store - it helps our community thrive. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the wine selection is well-curated and they deliver. Where this store goes above and beyond is their community presence. Every month or so, they partner with local businesses to host affordable tastings, pairing dinners and other events. I've met a lot of locals at these events and found new stores to frequent. They remember my face (and my tastes) and give me a cute tote bag when I need to carry wine to a party. Go here!
Posted by Topher Ziobro, New York City community coordinator
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