I know, I know, every year some anxious blogger or journalists calls on New Yorkers to head to Brighton for the experience and 97% of us just ignore it. Well, given the new economic climate, we should all be in "tighten our belt" mode, and thus rather than spending your paycheck on a weekend in the Hamptons, pack your iPod and a few cold ones and jump on the B or Q train (www.hopstop.com) to Brighton Beach for the day. Although it may not be the ideal getaway for posh New Yorkers, those of you on the more adventurous side will enjoy the experience and you might just learn a thing or two. There is plenty to do on the beach including the usual people watching, swimming, and tanning, but there will also always be a game of beach volleyball in play (be careful, its pretty serious out here...just don't touch the net).To avoid the hectic beach traffic walk down the boardwalk to to Brighton 15, that is, away from Coney Island. Usually this part of the beach is less busy and cleaner than the spots located just off the subway stops. Or, you can get off the Q train at Ocean Parkway and head straight to the beach from there. Just in case you find yourself wondering the famous grids of Brooklyn with no beach in sight, don't be afraid to ask "gdye pliazh?" (where is the beach in Russian).
Before heading back home, we suggest replenishing yourself with one of the homemade tandoori samsas for $2.50 at Adolat Cafe on Brighton 4th Street between Brighton Beach Ave and the boardwalk. Samsa is a traditional Uzbek appetizer, and is essentially a homemade hotpocket with lamb, onions, and some secret spices. Nevertheless, for the price you cannot find a better deal.
See you out there!
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