Joralemon Street’s famous River Deli gets its daily cleaning before the dinner rush comes in. The restaurant offers a variety of classic Italian dishes and prides itself on being an affordable option, despite being in Brooklyn Heights.
Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Heights is the entry way to the newest addition of Brooklyn Bridge Park.
An employee of the River Deli prepares for the dinner rush. The restaurant is a short distance from Borough Hall station on the 2,3,4 and 5 lines.
At the intersection of Furman Street and Joralemon Street, passerby can catch a glimpse of the Brooklyn Bridge before entering the Pier Park.
Two boys enjoy a cool treat on a uncharacteristically hot September day courtesy of Ample Hills Creamery, an ice cream stand of a local chain known for its gourmet housemade ice cream.
Pier 5, off of Joralemon Street, is a turf soccer field where clubs go to practice and pick up games are played. Players not only get the perk of playing essentially on water, but they also get a grand view of Manhattan’s skyline.
A woman sits by the Hudson and glimpes at her phone on one of the many benches that line the perimeter of the field.
An ideal running spot: The perimeter of the Pier includes a 30-foot wide promenade that offers magnificent views of lower Manhattan, Governors Island, and the New York Harbor.
Brooklyn Bridge Pier 5 consists of synthetic-turf sports fields, a picnic area, playgrounds, a fishing station & a scenic promenade.
A professor teaches his student how to measure scale in drawing. Holding an outstretched pencil helps the artist asses the scale and proportion of an object, in this case it’s the skyscrapers of Manhattan.
Two young girls anxiously await their turn to take the soccer field.
The promenade is nothing less than breathtaking. Visitors and locals can get an excellent view of lower Manhattan, free of charge.
