Emma Straub's Guide to Her "Tiny Village" of Brooklyn

""The restaurant that most feels like an extension of my kitchen, were I a better cook, is Popina. An Italian gem hidden on an otherwise unremarkable stretch of Columbia Street, Popina is always delicious, and the people who run it are so kind to my children, who would eat at Popina every day if we let them.""

""This is not unique to Brooklyn, but the best time to visit any part of New York City is fall or spring, depending on one's allergies. My birthday is in late April, and so perhaps I am biased, but I think autumn or springtime in New York is ideal.""

Emma Straub, a lifelong New Yorker, recounts her journey from the Upper West Side to Brooklyn, where she has established her life and career. Her sixth novel, American Fantasy, is set on a boy band cruise ship, diverging from her usual Brooklyn settings. She emphasizes the charm of her neighborhood, recommending the best times to visit New York City, her favorite local restaurant, Popina, and the Montague Diner for breakfast, which she frequents with her husband.

Read at Vogue