Land to Sea

Nestled in Williamsburg's vibrant Graham Avenue, Land to Sea reimagines the Brooklyn coffee shop experience through a lens of cultural heritage and creative community-building. This Asian American women-owned café and creative space blends Chinese-inspired offerings with a commitment to uplifting local POC artists and makers[1][5].

A Culinary Ode to Immigrant Roots

Co-founders Emily Shum (a Brooklyn native) and Eva Zhou (who relocated from Atlanta) met at FIT before channeling their fashion backgrounds into food and community curation. Their menu features:

• Traditional Chinese pastries alongside specialty coffee drinks
• Natural wine selections that transition the space into an evening bar[2][4]
• Seasonal specials like Lunar New Year-themed treats honoring their families' immigration stories[5]

The airy, plant-filled space doubles as an event hub hosting:

Pro Tip: Visit during off-peak hours to appreciate the rotating art installations by emerging BIPOC creators displayed alongside shelves of independently made ceramics and zines[1][5].

With its $35 craft workshops and $5-12 menu items, Land to Sea maintains accessibility while offering an antidote to Brooklyn's generic "third wave" coffee scene[2][5]. As Zhou notes, every element serves their mission to create "space where culture and community come first"[5].