Bushwick Guidebook
Food scene
Great volcanes, tacos, burritos. One of the best Mexican joints around. Prices went up a LOT recently, but still worth trying.
33 locals recommend
Taqueria Izucar
1503 Myrtle AveGreat volcanes, tacos, burritos. One of the best Mexican joints around. Prices went up a LOT recently, but still worth trying.
Little Mo
1158 Myrtle AveDecent modern Vietnamese. Phở Đuôi Bò on weekends is great.
Peter's Crunchy Red Tacos
2 Wyckoff AvenueVery good birria.
Queen
247 Starr StreetVery nice modern Middle Eastern. Great falafels for vegans.
Bushwick Bakery
127 Central AveDecent baguettes and some desserts and sandwiches.
Knickerbocker Bagel
367 Knickerbocker AveSolid bagels.
Not as good as Al Pastor, not in the same league really, but can't beat the price. And very nearby.
Itzel's Taqueria Deli
853 Wyckoff AvenueNot as good as Al Pastor, not in the same league really, but can't beat the price. And very nearby.
Grilled!
264 Suydam StreetVegan fast food. Haven't been, but all the vegans are raving about this place.
Neighborhoods
Traditionally, or at least in recent times, Bushwick has been a working class Hispanic neighborhood. Nowadays, it got gentrified somewhat; it is now at a fine point of healthy mix of old-timers and new transplants. New transplants are mostly young professionals, artists, musicians, foodies, fashionistas, skaters, anarchists, etc etc.
Due to the mix, the hood is rich in culture. You can start with Mexican tamales bought from a lady with a shopping cart and coolers near the subway entrance, have lunch at one of the numerous coffee shops, check the galleries and shops in the afternoon, have semi-classy French dinner, and finish off with a loud post-punk show.
223 locals recommend
Bushwick
Traditionally, or at least in recent times, Bushwick has been a working class Hispanic neighborhood. Nowadays, it got gentrified somewhat; it is now at a fine point of healthy mix of old-timers and new transplants. New transplants are mostly young professionals, artists, musicians, foodies, fashionistas, skaters, anarchists, etc etc.
Due to the mix, the hood is rich in culture. You can start with Mexican tamales bought from a lady with a shopping cart and coolers near the subway entrance, have lunch at one of the numerous coffee shops, check the galleries and shops in the afternoon, have semi-classy French dinner, and finish off with a loud post-punk show.
City/town information
New York doesn't need any introductions. If you're here, you know why.
Depending on your interests, most likely we'll have a good recommendation for you, be it museum, restaurant, park, beach, or anything else that tickles your fancy.
64 locals recommend
New York
New York doesn't need any introductions. If you're here, you know why.
Depending on your interests, most likely we'll have a good recommendation for you, be it museum, restaurant, park, beach, or anything else that tickles your fancy.
Music and Art
If you need to dance. Floor is small, beats are on a dark side, usually. Free before 11, but varies depending on lineup.
339 locals recommend
Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveIf you need to dance. Floor is small, beats are on a dark side, usually. Free before 11, but varies depending on lineup.
If you need to dance to lighter/more diverse than Bossa (across the street) beats. $10 cover. Small floor.
74 locals recommend
Mood Ring
1260 Myrtle AveIf you need to dance to lighter/more diverse than Bossa (across the street) beats. $10 cover. Small floor.
Market Hotel
1140 Myrtle AvenueNearest live music venue, check the listings (e.g. on ohmyrockness)