Bushwick Neighborhood Guide

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Bushwick Neighborhood Guide

Food Scene

Artichoke stands on the site once occupied by Bushwick stalwarts “Northeast Kingdom,” whose corner sign still juts out as a reminder of when this part of town was just getting started. For those who don’t know the titular Artichoke slice, it’s a feat of gustatory bravado — spinach artichoke dip with plenty of mozzarella slathered on an enormous crust. This is hardly the only Artichoke Pizza location in the city, if your concern is in the commute, but it’s worth a stop if you are exploring the area
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th St
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Artichoke stands on the site once occupied by Bushwick stalwarts “Northeast Kingdom,” whose corner sign still juts out as a reminder of when this part of town was just getting started. For those who don’t know the titular Artichoke slice, it’s a feat of gustatory bravado — spinach artichoke dip with plenty of mozzarella slathered on an enormous crust. This is hardly the only Artichoke Pizza location in the city, if your concern is in the commute, but it’s worth a stop if you are exploring the area
I doubt there is a better seafood date spot off this L train stop, so head to the bar at Sea Wolf around happy hour to score some oysters on the half shell. The menu changes seasonally to keep things exciting. Don’t like seafood? I can attest that the chicken and waffles is enough of a brunch to bring in-the-know sailors onshore.
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Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff Ave
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I doubt there is a better seafood date spot off this L train stop, so head to the bar at Sea Wolf around happy hour to score some oysters on the half shell. The menu changes seasonally to keep things exciting. Don’t like seafood? I can attest that the chicken and waffles is enough of a brunch to bring in-the-know sailors onshore.
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Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker Ave
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Sushi & Noodles
274 Troutman St
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Fast Food Chicken Chain
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
1052 Flushing Ave
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Fast Food Chicken Chain
There are plenty of spots to sit and eat, but opportunities to grab something on the go are fewer than expected. Fortunately, this place serves “the best falafel you’ve ever had in your life,” along with a sweeping menu of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean grub: Shaksuka, sabich, labneh, and baklava for dessert (or lunch, no judgement here). But fear the spicy sauce.
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Queen of Falafel
247 Wyckoff Ave
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There are plenty of spots to sit and eat, but opportunities to grab something on the go are fewer than expected. Fortunately, this place serves “the best falafel you’ve ever had in your life,” along with a sweeping menu of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean grub: Shaksuka, sabich, labneh, and baklava for dessert (or lunch, no judgement here). But fear the spicy sauce.
At the far corner of Troutman and Irving sits areperia Guacuco. If you’ve ever wandered into a street fair in New York City, then you’ve undoubtedly walked past an arepa stand, selling disks of cornmeal holding a gooey slab of mass-produced mozzarella. Do not presume that this demonstrates the dish best; the arepa is Venezuelan street food that can be served with pride and care, as the kitchen at Guacuco offers until 10:30pm each night — juicy chunks of braised pork, a range of cheeses that you probably never knew about, or perhaps flaky white fish and garlicky tomato sauce is more up your alley. Order two and sit and watch the people walk by.
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Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving Ave
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At the far corner of Troutman and Irving sits areperia Guacuco. If you’ve ever wandered into a street fair in New York City, then you’ve undoubtedly walked past an arepa stand, selling disks of cornmeal holding a gooey slab of mass-produced mozzarella. Do not presume that this demonstrates the dish best; the arepa is Venezuelan street food that can be served with pride and care, as the kitchen at Guacuco offers until 10:30pm each night — juicy chunks of braised pork, a range of cheeses that you probably never knew about, or perhaps flaky white fish and garlicky tomato sauce is more up your alley. Order two and sit and watch the people walk by.
Poutine, eh? A proud Canadian bar in Bushwick offers a vision of a romanced Quebecois nightlife in a boldly Canadian atmosphere (even the wood accents are Canadian Maple), and features an impressive variety of poutines aboot various themes, ranging from the NAFTA poutine — nachos on top of tater tots — to Chicken Tikka.
UpNorth
17 Wyckoff Ave
Poutine, eh? A proud Canadian bar in Bushwick offers a vision of a romanced Quebecois nightlife in a boldly Canadian atmosphere (even the wood accents are Canadian Maple), and features an impressive variety of poutines aboot various themes, ranging from the NAFTA poutine — nachos on top of tater tots — to Chicken Tikka.

Drinks & Nightlife

From Business Insider: What's it's like to party at Brooklyn’s wildest club — with all-night dance parties, gravity-defying performances, and crazy costumes. https://www.businessinsider.com/whats-its-like-to-party-at-house-of-yes-brooklyns-wildest-club-2017-11
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff Avenue
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From Business Insider: What's it's like to party at Brooklyn’s wildest club — with all-night dance parties, gravity-defying performances, and crazy costumes. https://www.businessinsider.com/whats-its-like-to-party-at-house-of-yes-brooklyns-wildest-club-2017-11
In a city full of bars that try to make coffeeshops of themselves in the daytime, the Cobra Club makes no missteps in repurposing itself into an espresso bar by day. Liquor bottles are still set up in the back, felt letter boards boast the usual draft selection for distributors around here, and all the Edison light bulbs are turned up to full. But the place is quiet, and people with both coffees and beers sit with their computers at the bar — a portrait of the modern freelance professional at work. I wasn’t there to see anyone showing up for the yoga classes in the venue in the back, and I don’t expect to see anyone at the pool table or Big Buck Hunter this early in the day, but I’m sure I’d be proven wrong if I sit here long enough.
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The Cobra Club
6 Wyckoff Ave
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In a city full of bars that try to make coffeeshops of themselves in the daytime, the Cobra Club makes no missteps in repurposing itself into an espresso bar by day. Liquor bottles are still set up in the back, felt letter boards boast the usual draft selection for distributors around here, and all the Edison light bulbs are turned up to full. But the place is quiet, and people with both coffees and beers sit with their computers at the bar — a portrait of the modern freelance professional at work. I wasn’t there to see anyone showing up for the yoga classes in the venue in the back, and I don’t expect to see anyone at the pool table or Big Buck Hunter this early in the day, but I’m sure I’d be proven wrong if I sit here long enough.
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The Johnson's
369 Troutman St
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Mad Tropical
236 Troutman St
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Less than a year old, this beer garden is already a new hot spot right off the train.
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Wyckoff Beer Garden
33 Wyckoff Ave
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Less than a year old, this beer garden is already a new hot spot right off the train.
The Theater with “XIV” above the door houses “Company XIV,” a troupe dedicated to the decadence of the sun king’s heyday. You can typically catch a show Thursday through Sunday evenings (and more around the holidays). And make no mistake, these are SHOWS: singing, dancing, variety, circus, opera, ballet, burlesque, comedy, camp, and cabaret all in a single, sexy evening.
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Théâtre XIV - The Home of Company XIV
383 Troutman St
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The Theater with “XIV” above the door houses “Company XIV,” a troupe dedicated to the decadence of the sun king’s heyday. You can typically catch a show Thursday through Sunday evenings (and more around the holidays). And make no mistake, these are SHOWS: singing, dancing, variety, circus, opera, ballet, burlesque, comedy, camp, and cabaret all in a single, sexy evening.
World famous and guaranteed fun. Lines often go around the block, but everyone is welcome to the revelry. Featuring everything from burlesque aerialists to Juneteenth block parties and everything in between.
House of Yes
World famous and guaranteed fun. Lines often go around the block, but everyone is welcome to the revelry. Featuring everything from burlesque aerialists to Juneteenth block parties and everything in between.

Arts & Culture

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The Sampler Bushwick
234 Starr St
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Parks & Nature

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Prospect Park
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Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker Avenue
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Local Honey is a full-service salon that embraces the neighborhood aesthetic — the wall art even reflects the services they offer. They take pride in their attention to detail, from the perfect brow shape to the artfully painted nail. Local Honey even offers extra services for bridal parties and events, if you want to make a day of it (with champagne!). Side note, Nooklyn Stories has written previously about the owner, entrepreneur Kate Quintard, if you need even more reasons to check it out.
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Local Honey
1546 Wilson Ave
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Local Honey is a full-service salon that embraces the neighborhood aesthetic — the wall art even reflects the services they offer. They take pride in their attention to detail, from the perfect brow shape to the artfully painted nail. Local Honey even offers extra services for bridal parties and events, if you want to make a day of it (with champagne!). Side note, Nooklyn Stories has written previously about the owner, entrepreneur Kate Quintard, if you need even more reasons to check it out.
Maxwell's is a boutique hair salon in Bushwick offering gorgeous hair coloring, men's and women's long and short haircuts, highlights. It has a 4.7/5 rating on Yelp
Maxwell's For Hair
274 Troutman St
Maxwell's is a boutique hair salon in Bushwick offering gorgeous hair coloring, men's and women's long and short haircuts, highlights. It has a 4.7/5 rating on Yelp

Gym/Yoga

Daya Yoga has been in its current space for the past four years after moving from nearby Ridgewood. With the move has come its commitment to creating a holistic community — a center for yoga “beyond the mat.” They have over 70 classes a week, a full spectrum of intensives and workshops, and even access to retreats and organized expeditions outside the studio and into nearby parks.
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Daya Yoga Studio
149 Irving Avenue
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Daya Yoga has been in its current space for the past four years after moving from nearby Ridgewood. With the move has come its commitment to creating a holistic community — a center for yoga “beyond the mat.” They have over 70 classes a week, a full spectrum of intensives and workshops, and even access to retreats and organized expeditions outside the studio and into nearby parks.
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Blink Fitness
250 Utica Ave
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