My friend and I decided to take a day off from work. While we're local to the NYC area, we wanted to explore Red Hook, an area of Brooklyn that wasn't well known to us. A quick search pointed to Dom's "Made in Brooklyn Tours."
Dom is enthusiastic, native to Brooklyn, and a virtual fountain of knowledge! He is well-known within the community and his affiliations provided us access to the movers and shakers that are the backbone of Brooklyn's "maker" revolution - the very amazing people who produce artisanal food, beverages, products and textiles. Dom's passionate story-telling painted a great backdrop for each neighborhood we visited.
Once our tour was complete, we had uncovered the hidden treasures of Red Hook's vibrant past and learned so much about the active community driving Red Hook's future. Each of these were elements of the area that a casual visitor to Red Hook would not know without the benefit of a guide like Dom.
If you're in the Brooklyn area, as a tourist or even as a local, I highly recommend Made in Brooklyn Tours. Dom provides an amazing experience that will leave you appreciating the wonderful communities in Brooklyn.