The Evolution of the New York Times Brooklyn Trend Piece
July 19, 2012: All Roads Lead to Wythe Avenue
Summary: Days after their discovery of late night diners, an investigation of bars, hotels, and galleries, some of which are located on Wythe avenue in Brooklyn. Need directions? They’ve got you covered.
Representative quote: “Upstairs, a D.J. who resembled Jesus Christ played dub reggae, and when the sun crept below the jaw-dropping Manhattan skyline, it seemed to activate everyone’s internal Instagram clock. A sea of iPhones shot up to capture the blazing pink hues (#nofilter), as if the singer Grimes had just made a surprise appearance at a Skrillex concert.”
Takeaway: Williamsburg is really getting out of hand these days, but at least now there’s a place for the parents and tourists to stay. Plus, the Times has hipped to the fact that “trés Brooklyn” is a phrase “so twee as to be routinely mocked.” Progress?