DESIGN CHECKLIST

ROMAN MILISIC, CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF TRAVEL PLATFORM PORTER & SAIL, GIVES US HIS TOP PICKS FOR THE WILLIAMSBURG NEIGHBOURHOOD IN NEW YORK

WESTLIGHT

The best views in Brooklyn are right here at this rooftop bar. Situated on the 22nd floor of the William Vale, you can soak in a breathtaking 360-degree view of New York from the bar, while you enjoy cocktails and light bites. “I came in wearing these impossibly high-waisted trousers and the maître d’ was impressed, which made me want to wear them again,” quips Milisic. westlightnyc.com

LILIA

This highly popular Italian restaurant that’s housed in a former auto-body shop is headed by Missy Robbins, also known as the Obama family’s favourite pasta chef. A dinner here is essential—it’s worth working your itinerary around it. lilianewyork.com

FENG SWAY

Exotic plants in chic, trendy vases spill out of this quirky shop (pictured above) that packs its racks with beautiful vintage threads. “Every store in Greenpoint is now a plant store—no matter what else they do. I love the rise of these shops and how they shift the neighborhood vibe,” says Milisic. fengsway.com

MAISON PREMIERE

Pick between the indoor seating in an old-school tavern, or an outdoor spot in a patio that overlooks a secret garden dripping with ferns—either way, don’t forget to order the seafood too. “They serve oysters from all over the country and I love to game-ify my dinner by deciding which part of the US is the best,” shares Milisic. maisonpremiere.com