July 4th fireworks from DUMBO

There's only one real reason to have a rooftop terrace in Brooklyn and that's to see the magnificent fireworks from here on July 4th. Well, that and the growing vegetables, drinking cocktails and general revelry that comes with it. And although we didn't have our usual blowout party this year, we did watch the fireworks and make all the noises that one is compelled to make when you see controlled pyrotechnics. I have to say, they were bloody good this year with some fancy ones in the inventory; smiley faces, pretzels, the big apple and some stars. Luckily for us we see the two shows at once from our vantage point – one looking over New York City and the Empire State and Chrysler buildings and one over the iconic Brooklyn water tanks. I have to say, I think I prefer the Brooklyn side...