Enrique’s Bushwick Guide
Food
Favorite restaurant in Bushwick, and probably New York. Burrata and the pork shoulder pasta can't be missed.
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Otis
18 Harrison PlFavorite restaurant in Bushwick, and probably New York. Burrata and the pork shoulder pasta can't be missed.
Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveExcellent Ethiopian vegan
Yia Yia's Taverna
1035 Flushing AveDelicious Mediterranean, friendly staff, cute patio
Foster Sundry
215 Knickerbocker AveLocal butcher / cheese shop. The La Tur cheese is great.
Pick up or deliver incredible sandwiches and pastas from this Italian shop. Rigatoni with vodka sauce is prime.
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Carmenta’s
50 Starr StPick up or deliver incredible sandwiches and pastas from this Italian shop. Rigatoni with vodka sauce is prime.
Tong
321 Starr StreetMichelin-star Thai in a modern, industrial space.
Delicious Venezuelan food, get the arepas + pulled pork platter
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Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveDelicious Venezuelan food, get the arepas + pulled pork platter
Warehouse-chic spot with communal tables, creative Vietnamese/French dishes & wine.
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Falansai
112 Harrison PlWarehouse-chic spot with communal tables, creative Vietnamese/French dishes & wine.
Casual, fun spot for delicious tacos and even better Margaritas. I love the nachos.
EL SANTO TAQUERIA BROOKLYN
1053 Flushing AveCasual, fun spot for delicious tacos and even better Margaritas. I love the nachos.
Tabaré Bushwick
Yummy Uruguayan steakhouse in dim-lit setting
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
Yummy spot to grab a quick slice.
ICHIRAN NY Brooklyn
374 Johnson AveDelicious Ramen - NY outpost of a Japanese chain
Roberta's
261 Moore StBushwick pizza institution
Drinks
Great date spot for cocktails in a beautiful, low lit setting
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The Ten Bells Brooklyn
65 Irving AvenueGreat date spot for cocktails in a beautiful, low lit setting
Beautiful space for drinks and small plates. Indie movie theater in the back.
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Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart StBeautiful space for drinks and small plates. Indie movie theater in the back.
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueVery fun club for late night dancing
Palmetto
309 Knickerbocker AvenueTasty cocktails in a cool, upscale setting
Kings County Brewers Collective
381 Troutman StBushwick local brewery and taproom
The Three Diamond Door
211 Knickerbocker AveNo frills bar, cozy leather booths, backyard patio
Younger crowd, 70s vibe, cheap beers, pool tables on the second floor
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Carmelo’s
1544 Dekalb AveYounger crowd, 70s vibe, cheap beers, pool tables on the second floor
The Keep
205 Cypress AveQuirky bar with live jazz on Wednesdays
Cherry on Top
Natural wine bar with a great little rooftop and tasty tapas.
Shopping
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb Avehuge thrift shop
Friends NYC
56 Bogart StCute shop with quirky gifts, vintage clothes
Vinyl Fantasy
194 Knickerbocker AveSmall, quirky gift shop, clothes, vinyls, comic books
Other People's Clothes
333 Troutman StreetVintage selections in a spacious, airy venue
Beacon's Closet
Vintage clothes
Coffee
Nook
45 Irving AvenueSEY COFFEE
18 Grattan StVariety Coffee Roasters
Sightseeing
The area of graffiti art in Bushwick is located on Troutman St, Starr St, and Jefferson St, between Irving Avenue and Cypress Avenue
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The Bushwick Collective
427 Troutman StThe area of graffiti art in Bushwick is located on Troutman St, Starr St, and Jefferson St, between Irving Avenue and Cypress Avenue
Music
Massive venue featuring several spaces (including a roof terrace) for live music & DJ nights.
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Elsewhere
599 Johnson AveMassive venue featuring several spaces (including a roof terrace) for live music & DJ nights.
Brooklyn Made
Vibrant live music destination in the heart of Bushwick.
Brooklyn Steel
319 Frost St1800-capacity music venue in East Williamsburg
Ornithology Jazz Club
Intimate, vibrant club playing jazz every night
BASEMENT NY
52-19 Flushing AveLate night techno venue
TV Eye
1647 Weirfield StOne of a kind live music venue, bar, restaurant, gallery, garden, etc.