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Top 10 Things To Do And See In Bushwick, New York

Mural art in Bushwick, Brooklyn | © Christian Mueller/Shutterstock
Mural art in Bushwick, Brooklyn | © Christian Mueller/Shutterstock
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Rachel Gould
Art & Design Editor9 February 2017

The neighborhood of Bushwick in New York is experiencing stark and rapid change, with a burgeoning aesthetic war between local tradition and an emerging professional presence. We take a closer look at this up-and-coming cultural neighborhood, with a comprehensive list of 10 things to do and see in Bushwick.

The Bushwick Collective

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Walking through many parts of Bushwick involves enduring the maelstrom of dust kicked up by the neighborhood’s steel factories. Inspired by Bushwick’s industrial roots, steel company owner Joe Ficalora founded The Bushwick Collective. A vast outdoor art gallery, The Bushwick Collective celebrates and promotes the practice of graffiti with large-scale pieces of street art on display.
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Saint Nicholas Avenue, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn New York, 11237, USA
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Roberta's

Pizzeria, Restaurant, Bakery, Italian, $$$
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Covered in hip-hop-influenced graffiti is Roberta’s, a popular local Italian-inspired dining establishment in Bushwick. Don’t let the exterior deter you – urban decay becomes haughty elegance as you enter this surprisingly chic restaurant. Business casual attire seems status quo, and patrons are seated by bohemian yet professional hosts. The pizza is served in pies rather than by the slice, with additional meal options like coffee-roasted beets or cabbage and sea lettuce salad. Roberta’s is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, with weekend brunch and takeout available until midnight.

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261 Moore Street, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn New York, 11206, USA
+17184171118
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Better Than Jam

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If you’re looking for cool clothes from local designers and artists, look no further. Better Than Jam is home to all kinds of handmade products, from daring clothing to eye-catching accessories, as well as a wide-range of jewelry. To sweeten the deal, their goods are made locally by some of the finest NYC ‘crafters’.
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10 Grattan Street, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn New York, 11206, USA
+19293337552
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Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos

Restaurant, Mexican, $$$
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This local Mexican joint offers a menu of tacos, taquitos, and tortas in an intimate setting. Tortilleria Mexicana is a taco stand located inside what looks like a rather rundown factory space, but the fare compensates for the aesthetic. Walk in, write down your name and your order, and enjoy.
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271 Starr Street, Bushwick, Brooklyn New York, New York, 11237, USA
+17184563422
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Little Skips

Cafe, Pub Grub, American
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A local artisan cafe, Little Skips is the place for vibrant conversation and freshly brewed cappuccinos featuring ornate foam art. The menu offers a wide selection, from matcha tea lattes to vegan chais with almond milk. An underground selection of hip-hop blares out of the speakers while friendly baristas chat with customers.
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941 Willoughby Avenue, Bushwick, Brooklyn New York, 11221, USA
+17184840980
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Gallery Hop

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While the Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea is New York City’s best-known gallery district, Bushwick is home to several emerging galleries that are certainly worth exploring. These largely artist-run spaces exhibit local and contemporary work in an otherwise unexpected setting. Not sure where to start? Check out Momenta Art – an artist-run, non-profit organization that aims to foster the dialogue between art and society.
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56 Bogart Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11206, USA
+17182188058
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