Sightseeing
A great place to stroll and do some people watching. Check out the action on the handball courts, or watch the skaters and bmx bikers do their tricks. A true melting pot of cultures.
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Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueA great place to stroll and do some people watching. Check out the action on the handball courts, or watch the skaters and bmx bikers do their tricks. A true melting pot of cultures.
This is the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New York City. It serves as a museum of bygone times, and is open on Saturdays from 1-5pm. http://www.onderdonkhouse.org
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Greater Ridgewood Historical Society
18-20 Flushing AveThis is the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New York City. It serves as a museum of bygone times, and is open on Saturdays from 1-5pm. http://www.onderdonkhouse.org
Arts & Culture
Performance art venue that hosts cutting edge and innovative performance artists every friday night. This is what Paris in the 1920's must have felt like. http://grace-exhibition-space.com
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840 Broadway
840 BroadwayPerformance art venue that hosts cutting edge and innovative performance artists every friday night. This is what Paris in the 1920's must have felt like. http://grace-exhibition-space.com
Lorimoto Is an art gallery located in what was once a knitting factory. http://www.lorimoto.com/
16-23 Hancock St
16-23 Hancock StreetLorimoto Is an art gallery located in what was once a knitting factory. http://www.lorimoto.com/
The Bushwick Starr is an Obie Award winning not-for-profit theater that presents an annual season of new work in theater, dance, and puppetry. http://www.thebushwickstarr.org/
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The Sampler Bushwick
234 Starr StThe Bushwick Starr is an Obie Award winning not-for-profit theater that presents an annual season of new work in theater, dance, and puppetry. http://www.thebushwickstarr.org/
SARDINE
286 Stanhope StArt gallery.
Everything Else
86 Wyckoff Ave
86 Wyckoff AvenueThe post office in case you need to send a postcard.
Drinks & Nightlife
A large bar with a great outdoor space and expertly crafted cocktails.
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The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman StreetA large bar with a great outdoor space and expertly crafted cocktails.
Cool atmosphere in this Russian themed bar/restaurant. Tasty brunch on the weekends.
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Heavy Woods
50 Wyckoff AveCool atmosphere in this Russian themed bar/restaurant. Tasty brunch on the weekends.
Really great cocktails at this art deco themed bar, and a great back patio to drink them on.
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The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveReally great cocktails at this art deco themed bar, and a great back patio to drink them on.
Also a nice bar on the same street as Pearl's Social.
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Little Beaver
24 St Nicholas AveAlso a nice bar on the same street as Pearl's Social.
Nice bar on a quiet street. Gets pretty crowded on the weekends.
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Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveNice bar on a quiet street. Gets pretty crowded on the weekends.
This is the most just-a-bar bar in Bushwick. That's rare. Cheap beer and unpretentious atmosphere. Great addition to the neighborhood.
226 Wyckoff Ave
Wyckoff AvenueThis is the most just-a-bar bar in Bushwick. That's rare. Cheap beer and unpretentious atmosphere. Great addition to the neighborhood.
Tandem
236 Troutman StreetHip bar run by two artists. Good Sunday morning brunch.
New lounge bar with dance floor, couches, and huge outdoor patio. Great for sipping drinks in the summertime.
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Lot 45 Bushwick
411 Troutman StNew lounge bar with dance floor, couches, and huge outdoor patio. Great for sipping drinks in the summertime.
One of the most popular bars in the neighborhood, 3DD features prosecco on tap, old school elegance, and a large back yard.
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211 Knickerbocker Ave
211 Knickerbocker AvenueOne of the most popular bars in the neighborhood, 3DD features prosecco on tap, old school elegance, and a large back yard.
Food Scene
Best tacos in Bushwick as far as I am concerned. Live music some days. Great outdoor patio to relax and sip margaritas in.
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Mesa Azteca
91 Wyckoff AveBest tacos in Bushwick as far as I am concerned. Live music some days. Great outdoor patio to relax and sip margaritas in.
Tortilla factory + restaurant. This means super fresh tortillas and very tasty food. This place got famous after being featured on a food show.
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Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StTortilla factory + restaurant. This means super fresh tortillas and very tasty food. This place got famous after being featured on a food show.
Fair Weather Bushwick
Quaint coffee shop with food.
Wyckoff Starr Coffee Shop
30 Wyckoff AveGreat local coffee shop.
No frills, authentic and cheap mexican food. They make superb Huevos Rancheros. Places like this are why I love living here. Also try their Molé Poblano (chicken with Molé sauce) which is excellent.
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Guadalajara De Dia 2
566 Seneca AveNo frills, authentic and cheap mexican food. They make superb Huevos Rancheros. Places like this are why I love living here. Also try their Molé Poblano (chicken with Molé sauce) which is excellent.
146 Wyckoff Ave
146 Wyckoff AvenueNew coffee shop that just opened up in 2014. Good coffee and pastries.
My go to coffee shop. They also have a good selection of food and smoothies.
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Barcey's
140 St Nicholas AveMy go to coffee shop. They also have a good selection of food and smoothies.
Really good coal oven pizza, great outdoor space in the back.
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Verde Coal Oven
254 Irving AvenueReally good coal oven pizza, great outdoor space in the back.
Great burgers, brunch and atmosphere at this quaint restaurant.
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Cafe Ghia
24 Irving AvenueGreat burgers, brunch and atmosphere at this quaint restaurant.
Venezuelan arepas and empanadas. Great food, and they have cerveza Polar! Order the Arepa a Pabellon, and make sure to order a cocada: a delicious coconut milkshake that will leave you speechless.
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Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveVenezuelan arepas and empanadas. Great food, and they have cerveza Polar! Order the Arepa a Pabellon, and make sure to order a cocada: a delicious coconut milkshake that will leave you speechless.
Incredibly tasty Peruvian food. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Bushwick. Excellent ceviche, very strong sangria, and amazing steak. If you are a steak lover, order the Tacu Tacu Entraña.
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Chimu Express
180 Irving AveIncredibly tasty Peruvian food. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Bushwick. Excellent ceviche, very strong sangria, and amazing steak. If you are a steak lover, order the Tacu Tacu Entraña.
One of the original hipster outposts in Bushwick, NEK has fantastic food, great bunches, a great bar, and occasional shows/events.
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Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueOne of the original hipster outposts in Bushwick, NEK has fantastic food, great bunches, a great bar, and occasional shows/events.
Quaint neighborhood coffee shop, on the way to Maria Hernandez Park.
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Milk & Pull
181 Irving AveQuaint neighborhood coffee shop, on the way to Maria Hernandez Park.
Tasty northern Indian cuisine at this neighborhood restaurant.
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226 Wilson Ave
226 Wilson AvenueTasty northern Indian cuisine at this neighborhood restaurant.
Bookstore, coffee shop, bar. All the essentials under one roof.
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Molasses Books
770 Hart StBookstore, coffee shop, bar. All the essentials under one roof.
Falansai is a Vietnamese restaurant that serves street food for lunch and home-cooking for dinner.
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Falansai
112 Harrison PlFalansai is a Vietnamese restaurant that serves street food for lunch and home-cooking for dinner.
Great pizza in a cool atmosphere. Less pretentious than Roberta's.
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Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman StGreat pizza in a cool atmosphere. Less pretentious than Roberta's.
Single origin, "pour-over" coffee and pastries at this new coffee shop.
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Strangeways
87 Saint Nicholas AvenueSingle origin, "pour-over" coffee and pastries at this new coffee shop.
The most famous pizzeria in Bushwick. The service here could be better, but it is worth coming here for the scene.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StThe most famous pizzeria in Bushwick. The service here could be better, but it is worth coming here for the scene.
Japanese tapas and sushi featuring extensive vegetarian and vegan options.
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Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StJapanese tapas and sushi featuring extensive vegetarian and vegan options.
Great sandwiches, burgers, and Sunday brunch. Small patio in the back for sunning, drinking and face-stuffing.
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Fritzl's Lunch Box
173 Irving AvenueGreat sandwiches, burgers, and Sunday brunch. Small patio in the back for sunning, drinking and face-stuffing.
I love this place. Cypress Inn is beautifully old-fashioned, with tall ceilings, big windows and feng-shui energy comfortably spread out throughout the corner location. Great sandwiches and coffee.
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17-02 Stanhope St
17-02 Stanhope StreetI love this place. Cypress Inn is beautifully old-fashioned, with tall ceilings, big windows and feng-shui energy comfortably spread out throughout the corner location. Great sandwiches and coffee.
Bushwick's first bagel establishment. Come here for lox and schmear. Have no fear! Boswyck Bagels also serves salads, smoothies, and a variety of other tasty foods.
264 Bleecker St
264 Bleecker StreetBushwick's first bagel establishment. Come here for lox and schmear. Have no fear! Boswyck Bagels also serves salads, smoothies, and a variety of other tasty foods.
This is my favorite Colombian restaurant in the neighborhood. Order the Montanero breakfast special or the Bandeja Paisa.
El Montañero
55-21 Myrtle AveThis is my favorite Colombian restaurant in the neighborhood. Order the Montanero breakfast special or the Bandeja Paisa.
Very cool new restaurant/bar that used to be a gas station. You'll forget you’re in the busiest city in the country and think you've stumbled onto the Appalachian Trail. Try The rootbeer brisket.
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445 Troutman St
445 Troutman StreetVery cool new restaurant/bar that used to be a gas station. You'll forget you’re in the busiest city in the country and think you've stumbled onto the Appalachian Trail. Try The rootbeer brisket.
Central Station has a small, reasonably priced menu stocked with down-to-earth, farm-to-table delectables from Executive Chef Joe Vigorito.
84 Central Ave
84 Central AvenueCentral Station has a small, reasonably priced menu stocked with down-to-earth, farm-to-table delectables from Executive Chef Joe Vigorito.
If you love grilled cheese sandwiches, this is your place. The Wheelhouse offers about a half dozen specialty grilled cheese sandwiches (and the option to build your own). Try the "morning wood."
165 Wilson Ave
165 Wilson AvenueIf you love grilled cheese sandwiches, this is your place. The Wheelhouse offers about a half dozen specialty grilled cheese sandwiches (and the option to build your own). Try the "morning wood."
Essentials
Big supermarket where you can find everything you could possibly need.
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Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveBig supermarket where you can find everything you could possibly need.
Hana Natural
24 Wyckoff AveBig (and expensive) natural food market.
The local liquor and wine shop. Decent selection and prices.
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B&S WINE AND SPIRITS
152 Wyckoff AveThe local liquor and wine shop. Decent selection and prices.
Shopping
A small mall inside of an old textile factory. Lots of artsy stuff to buy here.
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Shops at the Loom
1087 Flushing AveA small mall inside of an old textile factory. Lots of artsy stuff to buy here.