Bushwick’s Finest
We Love Food
Cypress Inn Cafe
17-02 Stanhope StMorning coffee and light bites before you get the day started
The best Ramen in NYC. If you’re into great ramen and a bowl without too many toppings, this spot is great and authentic. They make their own noodles in house as well.
93 locals recommend
ICHIRAN NY Brooklyn
374 Johnson AveThe best Ramen in NYC. If you’re into great ramen and a bowl without too many toppings, this spot is great and authentic. They make their own noodles in house as well.
A fantastic European deli with amazing meats! Try the hazelnut salami here. Featured in Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservation”
13 locals recommend
Ridgewood Pork Store
516 Seneca AveA fantastic European deli with amazing meats! Try the hazelnut salami here. Featured in Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservation”
Naples style wood fired oven pizza. Family friendly and amazing food
170 locals recommend
Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman StNaples style wood fired oven pizza. Family friendly and amazing food
Faro
436 Jefferson StMichelin star Bushwick standout. Home-made pasta Americana style.
Some of the best Al Pastor tacos hands down. Try the Horchata as well!
33 locals recommend
Taqueria Izucar
1503 Myrtle AveSome of the best Al Pastor tacos hands down. Try the Horchata as well!
Klom Klorm
181 Wyckoff AveAuthentic Thai cuisine. One of our favorites in the neighborhood
One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. The seafood tower is relatively cheap and amazing
168 locals recommend
Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff AveOne of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. The seafood tower is relatively cheap and amazing
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StLate night pizza, $5 slices, amazingly unique
Forrest Point
970 Flushing AveGreat brunch, solid vibes!
The best NYC style Chinese take-out spot in the hood. Cash only and they don’t deliver. The fried chicken wings over fried rice doesn’t disappoint neither does the chicken egg foo young with gravy.
Lee Garden
121 Wyckoff AvenueThe best NYC style Chinese take-out spot in the hood. Cash only and they don’t deliver. The fried chicken wings over fried rice doesn’t disappoint neither does the chicken egg foo young with gravy.
Roberta's
261 Moore StLegendary Pizza, even the Clinton’s shut down the block to eat here.
Fast Quality Italian food. It doesn’t serve Pizza but it’s pastas and sandwiches are amazing. All home made
13 locals recommend
Carmenta’s
50 Starr StFast Quality Italian food. It doesn’t serve Pizza but it’s pastas and sandwiches are amazing. All home made
You know how Asian restaurants that do 2 or more cuisines are usually terrible? This one isn’t and each cuisine is a brainchild of separate chefs.
29 locals recommend
Dock Asian Eatery
22 Wyckoff AveYou know how Asian restaurants that do 2 or more cuisines are usually terrible? This one isn’t and each cuisine is a brainchild of separate chefs.
Desi Grill
46 Wyckoff AveSolid Indian fare
The Turk's Inn
234 Starr StGreat Mediterranean spot, try the baklava next door!
Open till 5 am. Great for hot and cold sandwiches and beverages. Conveniently and safely located across Wyckoff Heights Hospital.
Marinello's Gourment Deli
114 Wyckoff AveOpen till 5 am. Great for hot and cold sandwiches and beverages. Conveniently and safely located across Wyckoff Heights Hospital.
Bushniwa
250 Varet StReally great sushi, not cheap on the pockets.
Sakura IV
64-19 Myrtle AveSolid sushi delivery spot. Great bento boxes.
Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker AveFrench fare with $1 Oyster happy hour.
Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StA taqueria in a tortilla factory!
Super Pollo
865 Woodward AvePeruvian sit down or take out restaurant. Don’t miss the green sauce
Colombian bakery and breakfast spot. The pan de bono is amazing and they sell chunks of pork and empanadas. Walking distance from the DeKalb Ave. L train stop.
Calibella Bakery & Piqueteadero
164 Wyckoff AvenueColombian bakery and breakfast spot. The pan de bono is amazing and they sell chunks of pork and empanadas. Walking distance from the DeKalb Ave. L train stop.
El Dorado
54-55 Myrtle AvenueDominican restaurant open for sit-down or delivery. Open late
The tostada salad is amazing and unique. Tacos and Mexican fare. My friends come far and wide and order this for delivery religiously.
Fresh Taco
1701 Putnam AvenueThe tostada salad is amazing and unique. Tacos and Mexican fare. My friends come far and wide and order this for delivery religiously.
Spanish seafood restaurant. Right across from Ridgewood Pork Store
9 locals recommend
Estrella Del Mar
552 Seneca AveSpanish seafood restaurant. Right across from Ridgewood Pork Store
Authentic Mexican restaurant. Live band, margaritas, and superb guacamole.
46 locals recommend
Mesa Azteca
91 Wyckoff AveAuthentic Mexican restaurant. Live band, margaritas, and superb guacamole.
Argentinian cuisine and empanadas. It’s walls are decorated by homo-erotic art. The food definitely is amazing
94 locals recommend
Maite
159 Central AveArgentinian cuisine and empanadas. It’s walls are decorated by homo-erotic art. The food definitely is amazing
Spring rolls and Pho. Don’t forget the Banh-Mi sandwiches here. They are absolutely essential.
128 locals recommend
Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving AvenueSpring rolls and Pho. Don’t forget the Banh-Mi sandwiches here. They are absolutely essential.
Thrifting
Find some rare and vintage threads right off the L train
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveSelect Vintage
191 Wilson AveGreat alternative to L Train vintage.
Venture to Williamsburg to expand your thriftiness adventure
92 locals recommend
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StVenture to Williamsburg to expand your thriftiness adventure
Parks & Recreation
Sometimes you just need some of that nature in life and take a break from the urban jungle.
Street parking is free but we also have a Public parking lot minutes away from the apartment. You can book ahead if you wish. https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/garage/18_70_troutman_st/11385/new_york_city/?arriving=202205161800&leaving=202205162000&referrer=apple
18-70 Troutman St
1870 Troutman StreetStreet parking is free but we also have a Public parking lot minutes away from the apartment. You can book ahead if you wish. https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/garage/18_70_troutman_st/11385/new_york_city/?arriving=202205161800&leaving=202205162000&referrer=apple
MetroRock Brooklyn
321 Starr StMountain climbing in the middle of Bushwick
The largest park in the area that is conveniently located close to bars and restaurants
356 locals recommend
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueThe largest park in the area that is conveniently located close to bars and restaurants
Starr Playground
209 Onderdonk AveAvailable Basketball courts, Tennis Courts, and a Handball courts for use
Child friendly neighborhood park located 4 blocks away. Complete with basketball courts and kids playground equipment.
25 locals recommend
Grover Cleveland Playground
Grandview AvenueChild friendly neighborhood park located 4 blocks away. Complete with basketball courts and kids playground equipment.
The closest Golf Course in the area. Great bike trails as well.
17 locals recommend
Forest Park Golf Course
101 Forest Park DrThe closest Golf Course in the area. Great bike trails as well.
Domino Park
15 Kent AveThe former sugar factory grounds renovated to an urban playground
Walk across the bridge from Manhattan, hang out under the bridge and ride the carousel.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StWalk across the bridge from Manhattan, hang out under the bridge and ride the carousel.
Groceries & Supplies
The closest super market in the area. Stocked with beers, deli meats, and bread.
Associated Supermarket
Live Music, Nightlife, & Bars
With plenty of options, you’ll never get bored of this neighborhood. The greatest hits are all below. Always a fun time.
They have a food truck, a large enough area to dance, and some damn good DJs!!
108 locals recommend
Lot 45 Bushwick
411 Troutman StThey have a food truck, a large enough area to dance, and some damn good DJs!!
One of the newer live music venues. The acoustics in this place is amazing.
41 locals recommend
Brooklyn Mac
173 Montrose AveOne of the newer live music venues. The acoustics in this place is amazing.
Proper club in Bushwick. Right next to the late night pizza spot Artichoke
552 locals recommend
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueProper club in Bushwick. Right next to the late night pizza spot Artichoke
Indoor/Outdoor performance venue and EDM venue. Always a great time with a ton of people
11 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Mirage
140 Stewart AvenueIndoor/Outdoor performance venue and EDM venue. Always a great time with a ton of people
Super large event/concert venue! Cardi B did a New Years set here a couple years ago.
34 locals recommend
Knockdown Center
52-19 Flushing AveSuper large event/concert venue! Cardi B did a New Years set here a couple years ago.
Yours Sincerely
41 Wilson AvenueNeighborhood bar, always a fun time.
The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman StreetAnother regular haunt of ours during our bar hopping tenure
Neighborhoods
Very quiet and mostly residential neighborhood. If you cross Cypress avenue, you are in face in Ridgewood, Queens. From living here, the residents are mostly Eastern European with Polish delis and restaurants sprinkled around the neighborhood.
15 locals recommend
Ridgewood
Very quiet and mostly residential neighborhood. If you cross Cypress avenue, you are in face in Ridgewood, Queens. From living here, the residents are mostly Eastern European with Polish delis and restaurants sprinkled around the neighborhood.
The trendiest neighborhood in NYC. The nightlife and bar scene is amazing and a burgeoning street art scene attracts plenty of locals and tourists looking for instagram worthy content. Many of these local attractions are of walking distance in a 6-8 block radius.
223 locals recommend
Bushwick
The trendiest neighborhood in NYC. The nightlife and bar scene is amazing and a burgeoning street art scene attracts plenty of locals and tourists looking for instagram worthy content. Many of these local attractions are of walking distance in a 6-8 block radius.
The Hipster Mecca of America. This is where it all started and with soaring rents and commercialization, Bushwick welcomes the spillover and has helped create a cooler, creative haven for artists and creatives.
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
The Hipster Mecca of America. This is where it all started and with soaring rents and commercialization, Bushwick welcomes the spillover and has helped create a cooler, creative haven for artists and creatives.
City advice
Getting around
Getting on the L Train
The fastest way to get to New York City is via the L subway train. We are 7 stops away from Williamsburg which is a ton more restaurants and shops. 11 stops to Union Square which is a major subway artery that can get you to different parts of the city. Please keep in mind, one side goes to Manhattan only and the other to Brooklyn. Pay attention to the signs and enter the right side. You can use your apple phone with Apple Pay to conveniently pay for a ride. Modern technology in motion!
Getting around
Uber, Lyft, and Fenix!
Want a cheaper alternative, call a local cab and schedule a ride. If you are paying by credit card, please specify when you book. 718.821.2121