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Made in Brooklyn Tours® are award-winning walking tours with a Made in Brooklyn theme. See who's makin' it in Brooklyn!

They blend Brooklyn's distinguished history with visits to creative people and small businesses makin' it here right now. Shop for unique Made in Brooklyn products. Discover the innovators of Brooklyn's Industrial Revolution. Experience how the Digital Revolution has transformed Brooklyn into a creative community with a unique, sustainable lifestyle. And get a proud Brooklynite's perspective on what makes Brooklyn so great.

10/31/2026

I led the first Empire Strikes Brooklyn Tour last week and by all accounts the tour was a hit. I've been leading tours for a long time and know that it will improve over time.

Alas, tours have more in common with Off-Off-Broadway shows. As much as I love Brooklyn, I can't show off every inch of it or cover every second of its history.

If you have a party interested in learning more about Brooklyn's pivotal role in the Revolutionary War, please contact me.

10/23/2026

Margit and Peter went on a drive through of my new tour: The Empire Strikes Brooklyn Tour. The subject of Made in Brooklyn Tours is the Industrial Revolution, but this exceptional tour focuses on a different kind of revolution.

It commemorates the Battle of Brooklyn, the first and largest battle of the American Revolution since the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. The Empire Strikes Brooklyn Tour launches next week. Email [email protected] to arrange one for your group!

PS: Btw, M&P also author the German language guidebook, New York City (CityTrip PLUS) https://www.reise-know-how.de/de/produkte/citytrip-plus/new-york-city-citytrip-plus-68095

10/22/2026

My friends Margit and Peter, authors of the German language City Trip guidebook series, spent a couple of days exploring Brooklyn with me last week. We spent some time in Red Hook,. Sure, it's changed, but Red Hook remains the inspiration for all Made in Brooklyn Tours.

Go here for the 2026 edition of City Trip to New York:
https://www.reise-know-how.de/de/produkte/citytrip/citytrip-new-york-68993

PS: M&P asked me what I learned about b**r. Considering how uncharacteristically enthusiastic they were at Strong Rope Brewery, I learned that they liked theirs a lot! 🙂

10/19/2026

Meet my friend Jeremias, proud owner of Jireh Restaurants. Jireh is an authentic Guatemalan restaurant and panadería (bakery) in Bensonhurst where I frequently go for my huevos rancheros breakfast. I've watched Jireh expand over the years and have witnessed the business thrive miraculously.

Traditional pan dulce (sweet bread) from Guatemala isn't as sweet as other Latin American varieties. They got a little un-traditional with mine this time. So, I ... uh ... ate a turtle for dessert. ;)

10/11/2026

Wolter was the cherry on top at Comic Con. I was on my way to one last panel, when I spotted him. I friggin' love this guy! I've watched a lot of Wolters World on YouTube - his videos are short, yet informative and I can't recommend them enough. His jovial manner is, well, authentic. While A.I. is a concern for many creative people (and rightly so), authenticity kicks its ass every time. Wolter has that in spades.

10/11/2026

New York Comic Con is an opportunity to be in the company of many talented storytellers. The panel discussions were terrific. Kudos to Kevin J. Anderson, KJA, author of Dune novels and graphic novels and Stranger Comics founder, Sebastian A. Jones, creator of Niobe's World of Asunda.

I'm not a Disney adult, but thoroughly appreciated the interview with Imagineer Joe Rohde, lead designer of Animal Kingdom and other attractions at Disney World. Looking forward to reading his new book: Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible.

09/11/2026

Brooklyn remembers . . .

09/09/2026

Throughout the American Revolution from 1776 to 1783, New York City was under British rule. The loyalists seeking refuge here expected the British to "establish New York as a model of just constitutional governance." Instead they lived under martial law for seven long years with restrictions on "bakers, cartmen, ferryboat proprietors, wagoners, tavern owners, soldiers and sailors." Loyalists experienced inflation, shortages of rations and fuel, and the uncertainty of war. They opposed this "unnatural rebellion" and looked forward to reunification.

This neglected period of American and New York history offers lessons that resonate today. Read Unnatural Rebellion: Loyalists in New York City During the Revolution by Ruma Chopra and understand the American Revolution as our first civil war.

https://discover.bklynlibrary.org/item?b=11659671

09/06/2026

"A very fun and informative afternoon of history and what’s new in DUMBO! Great guide and learned a lot from him!" - Stacey on TripAdvisor

08/22/2026

Annual pilgrimage on the Cyclone Roller Coaster at Luna Park NYC in . Check! Bushwick and Tennessee represent!

"You learn a lot of history about the amusements and the parks. Very interesting. Don’t forget to go on the Cyclone!" — Kimberly from Tennessee on TripAdvisor

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8711 18th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11214

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