Food Scene
Great service, French food, chic patio, $1 oyster happy hours almost all day, every day, and $20 bottomless brunch drinks on the weekends.
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Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker AveGreat service, French food, chic patio, $1 oyster happy hours almost all day, every day, and $20 bottomless brunch drinks on the weekends.
The best bagels are in NYC - ask anyone in the city and you'll get in trouble if you think differently. But the best bagels in NYC are at Knickerbocker Bagel. Be prepared for standing on the lines that starts half a block away, as the wait is well worth it.
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Knickerbocker Bagel
367 Knickerbocker AveThe best bagels are in NYC - ask anyone in the city and you'll get in trouble if you think differently. But the best bagels in NYC are at Knickerbocker Bagel. Be prepared for standing on the lines that starts half a block away, as the wait is well worth it.
Forget the world-famous yet overhyped and overprized Roberta's pizza. Bushwick's own Union Pizza Works is run by Italians, who offer not only a better, more authentic pizza, but also amazing pasta specials, great cocktails, and a proper Italian service - all at very reasonable prices. Cash only, with ATM outside.
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Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman StForget the world-famous yet overhyped and overprized Roberta's pizza. Bushwick's own Union Pizza Works is run by Italians, who offer not only a better, more authentic pizza, but also amazing pasta specials, great cocktails, and a proper Italian service - all at very reasonable prices. Cash only, with ATM outside.
Drinks & Nightlife
Multiroom concert venue/club with huge rooftop overseeing Manhattan skyline.
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Elsewhere
599 Johnson AveMultiroom concert venue/club with huge rooftop overseeing Manhattan skyline.
Probably the best outdoor music venue you will have been. Founded by Citifox label, hosts top electronic music starts each weekend. The castle-like structure allows to climb up the walls and oversee both the venue, as well as stunning Manhattan skyline. Converts into indoor space for winters.
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The Brooklyn Mirage
140 Stewart AveProbably the best outdoor music venue you will have been. Founded by Citifox label, hosts top electronic music starts each weekend. The castle-like structure allows to climb up the walls and oversee both the venue, as well as stunning Manhattan skyline. Converts into indoor space for winters.
Getting Around
L-train subway station:
- 20-25 minutes away from Union Square
- 15 minutes away from Williamsburg's Bedford Ave
Wyckoff Ave & Jefferson St
L-train subway station:
- 20-25 minutes away from Union Square
- 15 minutes away from Williamsburg's Bedford Ave
Myrtle Ave & Hart St
M-train subway stop, 25-30 minutes away from Lower East Side & SoHo.