Nia’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Bushwick is both a historically Puerto Rican neighborhood, and is currently at the heart of Brooklyn's indie/artsy culture. Full of beautiful graffiti murals, taco trucks, thrift stores, and music studios, along with restaurants, bars and cafes, Bushwick has much to offer any visitor. It is only a 20-minute train ride to Manhattan via the J/Z line (5 min walk), or the L line (10 min walk), and down the block from lots of magical places like The Love Gallery, L-Train Vintage, Zatar, and Happy Fun Hideaway.
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Bushwick
Bushwick is both a historically Puerto Rican neighborhood, and is currently at the heart of Brooklyn's indie/artsy culture. Full of beautiful graffiti murals, taco trucks, thrift stores, and music studios, along with restaurants, bars and cafes, Bushwick has much to offer any visitor. It is only a 20-minute train ride to Manhattan via the J/Z line (5 min walk), or the L line (10 min walk), and down the block from lots of magical places like The Love Gallery, L-Train Vintage, Zatar, and Happy Fun Hideaway.
thrift store
This is an incredible space to support a Black queer artist, activist, and yes former mayoral candidate, all in the spirit of love! It's a thrift store, gathering and event space, and art gallery all in one. You'll know it by the giant re-purposed school bus in front!
PaperboyPrince.com Love Gallery
1254 Myrtle AvenueThis is an incredible space to support a Black queer artist, activist, and yes former mayoral candidate, all in the spirit of love! It's a thrift store, gathering and event space, and art gallery all in one. You'll know it by the giant re-purposed school bus in front!
This is a NYC favorite thrift store--go, and you'll see why--it's huge and they have EVERYTHING!
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L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveThis is a NYC favorite thrift store--go, and you'll see why--it's huge and they have EVERYTHING!
Food scene
The most delicious, unique cuisine mixing Uruguayan, Italian, and Latin American. Cozy, chic decor, and feels immediately like you are transported outside of the States.
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Tabaré
221 S 1st StThe most delicious, unique cuisine mixing Uruguayan, Italian, and Latin American. Cozy, chic decor, and feels immediately like you are transported outside of the States.
It's so close to the apartment, the food is amazing, and it's also a film/event venue!
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Mao Mao Restaurant
1000 BroadwayIt's so close to the apartment, the food is amazing, and it's also a film/event venue!
The Lebanese food and pastries are fresh and delicious! Free coffee with a pastry, and also a lovely place to sit and work inside or outside.
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Zatar Cafe & Bistro
1201 8th AveThe Lebanese food and pastries are fresh and delicious! Free coffee with a pastry, and also a lovely place to sit and work inside or outside.
Nightlife
If you feel like a joyful and maybe a bit wild night out, come to a local queer divebar where there is always something to see!
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Happyfun Hideaway
1211 Myrtle AveIf you feel like a joyful and maybe a bit wild night out, come to a local queer divebar where there is always something to see!
The different astrology themed drinks at this place got me the first time. Warning--it gets crowded!
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Mood Ring
1260 Myrtle AveThe different astrology themed drinks at this place got me the first time. Warning--it gets crowded!
If you take your martini with a side of aeriel dancing and drag performance, this space is for you. Truly spectacular and not to be missed!
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueIf you take your martini with a side of aeriel dancing and drag performance, this space is for you. Truly spectacular and not to be missed!