Guidebook for Bronx
Arts & Culture
BronxArtSpace
700 E 140th StArt gallery run by friends
Contemporary art museum, just up the Grand Concourse. They are doing an art exchange with Cuba! Take the BX1 bus to get there from 138th St/3rd Ave. Open Thursday - Sunday, free admission.
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Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand ConcourseContemporary art museum, just up the Grand Concourse. They are doing an art exchange with Cuba! Take the BX1 bus to get there from 138th St/3rd Ave. Open Thursday - Sunday, free admission.
Check this theater out for original, Puerto Rican political plays and musicals - many in Spanish.
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Pregones/PRTT
575 Walton AveCheck this theater out for original, Puerto Rican political plays and musicals - many in Spanish.
Mott Haven Library
321 E 140th StLandmark New York Public Library
Small, new exhibition and screening space for local and international documentary photographers and journalists.
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Bronx Documentary Center
614 Courtlandt AveSmall, new exhibition and screening space for local and international documentary photographers and journalists.
Very special community center in a former bakery, hosting ICP at the Point and Cirque du Soleil. Recently collaborated with Michel Gondry, who created the film "The We and I".
THE POINT Community Development Corporation
940 Garrison AveVery special community center in a former bakery, hosting ICP at the Point and Cirque du Soleil. Recently collaborated with Michel Gondry, who created the film "The We and I".
Essentials
Giant 24 hour grocery, 1 stop away on 6 train at 125th Street. They have _everything_.
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Pathmark
160 E 125th StGiant 24 hour grocery, 1 stop away on 6 train at 125th Street. They have _everything_.
Pioneer Supermarkets
380 Malcolm X BlvdAn okay supermarket in neighborhood.
Western Beef Supermarket
301 Morris AveNewly remodeled, groceries on a budget.
333 E 138th St
333 East 138th StreetGood anytime and late night deli (sandwiches, snacks, etc). Next to Dunkin Donuts.
Everything Else
1930s WPA era post office with browning Ben Shahn murals inside. The fastest post office in the city, you can also mail international packages here.
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United States Postal Service
90 Vermilyea Ave1930s WPA era post office with browning Ben Shahn murals inside. The fastest post office in the city, you can also mail international packages here.
401 E 140th St
401 East 140th StreetDo it yourself or drop off your laundry. Open early until 7pm.
347 E 138th St
347 East 138th StreetFriendly, honest service
Small shop selling prescriptions, over the counter medications, and basic toiletries - shampoo, other personal care items. Open during daytime hours, not open on Sunday.
2604 3rd Ave
2604 Third AvenueSmall shop selling prescriptions, over the counter medications, and basic toiletries - shampoo, other personal care items. Open during daytime hours, not open on Sunday.
Food Scene
They have donuts and coffee all of the day and all of the night. Right next to the subway stop, convenient on your way home and on your way out if no time to cook.
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Dunkin'
1571 York AveThey have donuts and coffee all of the day and all of the night. Right next to the subway stop, convenient on your way home and on your way out if no time to cook.
Really great homemade Oaxacan food at a family restaurant. Eat in or take out.
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La Morada
308 Willis AveReally great homemade Oaxacan food at a family restaurant. Eat in or take out.
Sushi!! Surprisingly very good, prepped by Japanese chef, as good or better as I've had in the East Village over the years. They also do a little fusion - thai and masala etc. Eat in or take out.
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Ceetay
129 Alexander AveSushi!! Surprisingly very good, prepped by Japanese chef, as good or better as I've had in the East Village over the years. They also do a little fusion - thai and masala etc. Eat in or take out.
Giovanni's
579 Grand ConcourseGreat pizza, fast delivery
2535a 3rd Ave
2535 Third AvenueAfrican food to stay or take out. Open late. Yummy fish, chicken, couscous, rice, etc
Angies Cafe & Pizza
2559 3rd Ave.Quick food for on the run. Lunchtimes best
Santa Clarita
237 Willis AveMexican restaurant, beer served.
339 E 138th St
339 East 138th StreetAuthentic NYC style Dominican/Puerto Rican style food.
516 Courtlandt Ave
516 Courtlandt AvenueAuthentic Ecuadorian food. Lunchtime best. I hear they have ceviche.
Chung Ching
262 Alexander AveTake out Chinese
355 E 149th St
Great, very busy breakfast place, quintessential quick NY. Salad bar for lunch.
Cheerful, Caribbean American diner with great daily lunch specials and Dominican specialties like platanos and fried cheese for breakfast
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Cafe Royal
195 Nassau AveCheerful, Caribbean American diner with great daily lunch specials and Dominican specialties like platanos and fried cheese for breakfast
1 Bruckner Blvd
1 Bruckner BoulevardThis used to be the famed Bruckner Bar & Grill but has changed names.
Drinks & Nightlife
American style classy restaurant with a hopping happy hour in an interesting part of Mott Haven, definitely go check it out.
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The Clock Bar
112 Lincoln AveAmerican style classy restaurant with a hopping happy hour in an interesting part of Mott Haven, definitely go check it out.
Sightseeing
Community Garden, they have chickens and a variety of folks growing vegetables plus a lot more going on.
Brook Park
494 E 141st StCommunity Garden, they have chickens and a variety of folks growing vegetables plus a lot more going on.