Dine your way through world cuisines in multicultural Brooklyn.
It’s no secret that New York is a foodie wonderland. With both quality and quantity on its food scene, this city can satisfy the pickiest of eaters. Brooklyn is more spread out than The City (Manhattan), but you can still find plenty of great eats in any Brooklyn neighborhood.
BED-STUY
You can get a great deal on Air BnB’s (I stayed in this historic building) in Bed-Stuy, a neighborhood known for its African American roots, which is quickly gentrifying. Try Zabka Coffee for a light, quick breakfast, or for their left luggage service.
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Photo credit: Jennifer Schooley
Trendy avocado toast, turmeric beverages, and classic bagels are on offer at Zabka.
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Photo credit: Jennifer Schooley
Another great option is brunch at French restaurant L’Antogoniste.
For pizza and drinks head to Saraghina. Other Bed-Stuy restaurants that are on my bucket list for next time are: Nana Ramen, Dough, Eugene & Company, Skal Brooklyn, Lunatico, Trad Room, The Wilky, Palace, Georges-Andre Vintage Cafe, and Doc’s Cake Shop.
Bed-Stuy gallery
BUSHWICK
Bushwick borders Bed-Stuy and is a predominantly Latino neighborhood. Get your lunch on at Cuban cafe Millie’s.
I thoroughly enjoyed my watermelon juice and pressed sandwich, plus this place is sunny, homey, and feels almost like a Cuban garden conservatory.
Top it off with artisan chocolate for desert at Fine & Raw. This place won me over because you can watch them making chocolate right there in the shop, it is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs, and they have a gratitude journal at the register counter!
I am devastated that I did not have a chance to eat pizza at the well renowned Roberta’s.
Other Bushwick restaurants that are on my bucket list for next time are: Desi Grill, Big Boy Deli, and Flowers for All Occasions.
Bushwick gallery
GREENPOINT
Greenpoint feels like the old world still, with fruit stands spilling over onto the sidewalks and traditional Polish influences. It is also starting to gentrify, and there are some “fancy” eateries.
For cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, try Cherry Point. My local friend described it as the kind of place to take a tinder date. I do not disagree. Please try the pickled pig’s feet; it might have been the best food I ate on this trip.
Other Greenpoint restaurants that are on my bucket list for next time are: Milk & Roses, Triangolo Pizzeria, Alameda, Naked Dog, Polish & Slavic Center Cafeteria, Jungle Cafe, Xi’an Famous Foods, and Karczma.
WILLIAMSBURG
Welcome to the most hipster neighborhood. There are tons of cool places to eat here, and I did not have nearly enough time. I started with drinks. Catch a show and sip on a beverage at Union Pool. In the Summer especially, try to catch a free show; I saw a completely free performance by the Sun Ra Arkestra.
For sweets, I can recommend Luckybird, where my friend enjoys baking.
There is also the trendy Milk Bar (another great place for edible souvenirs). Milk Bar is conveniently located next door to the City Reliquary, an absurd little museum featured in Atlas Obscura.
Other Williamsburg restaurants that are on my bucket list for next time are: Cafe Mogador, Zenkichi, Lilia Caffe, Okonomi Yuji Ramen, and Samurai Mama.
Eat the World: Brooklyn, NYC
What about Manhattan? Stay tuned for my next report!
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