via Time Out New York

Brooklyn versus Manhattan – the debate goes on.  Every year some media publication tried to re-raise the question of who reigns supreme as the better borough.  This year Time Out New York recently dedicated a whole issue to the topic breaking it down for you by the numbers.  Hey, even  Steve Lewis chimed in on Monday and I’m sad to say,  I think he is already over Brooklyn.  Booooo.

Although to me this is a no brainer – you can’t really compare the two -  Brooklyn has a totally different vibe compared to Manhattan.  Brooklyn is very chill while the City exemplifies why everyone moves here in the first place.   Each borough has is pros and cons…I love living in BK because I can experience the best of both worlds.  Most people who live in the city, never venture out.  I mean, after all, Brooklyn is allllllll the way out there.

So if for some reason you still can’t decide – Manhattan or Brooklyn – here’s some breakage downage for ya.

What you can find in Brooklyn:

• A prime seat the bar on a Saturday night
• Room to dance
• No cover charge
• Five-star dining for the price of a two-star restaurant
• A parking spot
• $1 Beers
• Cheap(er) Rent
• A lot of non-elevator buildings
• Independent retailers and restaurants
• An Ikea and a Target
• Todd P parties
• No lines… for anything
• A vintage bowling alley and arcade
• Lots of beer gardens
• The Yard
• Prospect Park
• The Botanical Gardens
• A $15 cab ride to LGA
• The Brooklyn Flea
• Mini Golf
• Places like The City Reliquary
• $1 ATM Fees
• A Brewery
• Overall low key vibe
• Musicians, artists, and…”hipsters”

What you can find in Manhattan:

• Bottle Service
• Doormen, velvet ropes, and guestlists
• Promoters
• Big name restaurants
• A yellow cab 24/7
• A $40 cocktail
• Better public transportation
• Can you hit 11 for me please?
• H&M, Zara, and Forever 21
• Whole Foods
• The Boom Boom Room
• A line to use the water fountain at the gym
• Hotel bars, lounges, and rooftop pools
• Lots of rooftop bars
• The Frying Pan
• Sheep’s Meadow
• The Cloisters
• A shuttle bus to JFK
• Barney’s Warehouse Sale
• Chelsea Piers
• Tons of museums
• An actual bank
• A Starbucks
• The hustle and bustle which makes New York, well, New York
• Celebrities, socialites, and guys who work in finance

And there you have it….Now what can you find in Queens?

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