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Red Hook Ride with 61 Local
Riding down Columbia St. on our way to Red Hook!
You may not be able to get to Red Hook by train, but you sure can visit this waterfront neighborhood by bike. And that’s just what a whole group of folks did earlier this month. The once forgotten part of Brooklyn is now a hub for artists and artisans alike. We led a parade of bicycles through the quaint cobblestone streets to spend time with some of our favorite Red Hook producers. At Cacao Prieto we got the full story about where their ingredients come from as we nibbled on their velvety dark chocolate. Then at Red Hook Winery we sipped on our samples while we marveled at their brand new winery, barrel room, and tasting room right on the waterfront! Complete with a beautiful view of Lady Liberty.
Come join us for the Red Hook Ride this whole summer, the first Saturday of every month. The next ride is August 4. Tickets are $15 and get you in on an extra special tour and tasting of both Cacao Prieto and Red Hook Winery. Expect good people, bursts of local pride, and the cool breeze in your hair. Spots are limited so sign up to save your place!
Caroline of Cacao Prieto tells the group about how the cacao beans are prepared to make their chocolate. All the beans come from one family farm in the Dominican Republic.
And this is where they make their rum!
The bicycle bunch gathers around to sample dark chocolate and rum, and see all the goodies Cacao Prieto makes with such loving care.
On to Red Hook Winery! Daren provides some social lubrication with a bottle of Riesling in their beautiful new tasting room right on the waterfront!
Into the barrel room we go. This is where many of Red Hook Winery’s wines are aged before they make their way to the bottle and then into your glass.
Kris and Cristina, the leaders of the bike tour pack, enjoy some refreshing wine samples.
Hanging out in the back of Red Hook Winery, enjoying the fresh air and a special view of the bay.
And there she is, the Lady Liberty. What a great way to end a winery tour!
We're a public house located at 61 Bergen St. in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn celebrating locally crafted food and the people who make it. If you're interested in the community, we’ve got your back.
We're a public house located at 61 Bergen St. in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn celebrating locally crafted food and the people who make it. If you're interested in the community, we’ve got your back.
