NYC Essentials

Brian
NYC Essentials

Food

Below are some of my top recommended dining establishments in the Ridgewood, Bushwick, and greater New York City area, based on personal experience and local acclaim.
Amazing Thai food, beautiful place.
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Dock Asian Eatery
22 Wyckoff Ave
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Amazing Thai food, beautiful place.
Beautiful and delicious Thai food
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SEA
114 N 6th St
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Beautiful and delicious Thai food
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Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt St
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Delicious and affordable latin food
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Super Pollo
865 Woodward Ave
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Delicious and affordable latin food
A local legend, best diner in Ridgewood.
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Tasty Restaurant
58-02 Myrtle Ave
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A local legend, best diner in Ridgewood.
Delicious and affordable Dominican food
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Estrella Del Mar
552 Seneca Ave
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Delicious and affordable Dominican food
Delicious Venezuelan Street, Food
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Cachapas y Mas
678 Seneca Ave
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Delicious Venezuelan Street, Food
Authentic Indian cuisine
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Nepalese Indian Restaurant
907 Seneca Ave
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Authentic Indian cuisine
Authentic Italian cuisine
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Joe's
6611 Forest Ave
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Authentic Italian cuisine
The best Pizza in Ridgewood.
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Carlo's Pizza
575 Seneca Ave
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The best Pizza in Ridgewood.
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
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Rosas Pizza
62-65 Fresh Pond Rd
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Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue J
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Empanada City
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Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff Ave
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Phớ Bằng
4107 Kissena Blvd
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The Lemon Ice King of Corona
52-02 108th St
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La Casita Mexicana is a Mexican restaurant located in Ridgewood, NY. They offer a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. They also have a bar with a selection of margaritas and other cocktails. The atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, with friendly service.
La Casita Mexicana
La Casita Mexicana is a Mexican restaurant located in Ridgewood, NY. They offer a variety of traditional Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more. They also have a bar with a selection of margaritas and other cocktails. The atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, with friendly service.
Burger City is a restaurant located in Ridgewood, NY, that specializes in burgers. They offer a variety of burger options, including beef, turkey, and veggie, as well as hot dogs, salads, and sides. Customers can choose from a selection of toppings, sauces, and buns to customize their burgers. Burger City also has a variety of milkshakes and desserts.
Burger City
Burger City is a restaurant located in Ridgewood, NY, that specializes in burgers. They offer a variety of burger options, including beef, turkey, and veggie, as well as hot dogs, salads, and sides. Customers can choose from a selection of toppings, sauces, and buns to customize their burgers. Burger City also has a variety of milkshakes and desserts.
East Coast Burgers is a fast-food restaurant located in Ridgewood, NY. They specialize in serving burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Their menu features a variety of burgers, including classic cheeseburgers, bacon cheeseburgers, and veggie burgers. They also offer chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and sides such as onion rings and mozzarella sticks. East Coast Burgers uses fresh ingredients and cooks everything to order. They are known for their friendly service and affordable prices.
ECB
East Coast Burgers is a fast-food restaurant located in Ridgewood, NY. They specialize in serving burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Their menu features a variety of burgers, including classic cheeseburgers, bacon cheeseburgers, and veggie burgers. They also offer chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and sides such as onion rings and mozzarella sticks. East Coast Burgers uses fresh ingredients and cooks everything to order. They are known for their friendly service and affordable prices.
eking BBQ is a Chinese restaurant located in Flushing, Queens, that specializes in roasted meats, such as duck, chicken, and pork, cooked in traditional Chinese style. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere and offers dine-in, take-out, and delivery options. Customers rave about their juicy, crispy-skinned roasted meats, flavorful sauces, and generous portions. Peking BBQ is also known for its affordable prices and friendly service.
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Peking BBQ
58-11 Woodside Ave
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eking BBQ is a Chinese restaurant located in Flushing, Queens, that specializes in roasted meats, such as duck, chicken, and pork, cooked in traditional Chinese style. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere and offers dine-in, take-out, and delivery options. Customers rave about their juicy, crispy-skinned roasted meats, flavorful sauces, and generous portions. Peking BBQ is also known for its affordable prices and friendly service.
nca Chicken is a Peruvian restaurant located in Brooklyn, New York, that serves rotisserie-style chicken along with other traditional Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado, and empanadas. The restaurant uses authentic Peruvian spices and techniques to create their dishes. Inca Chicken offers both takeout and delivery options, and their menu features a variety of family-style meal options as well as individual entrees.
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Inca Chicken
122 Wyckoff Ave
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nca Chicken is a Peruvian restaurant located in Brooklyn, New York, that serves rotisserie-style chicken along with other traditional Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado, and empanadas. The restaurant uses authentic Peruvian spices and techniques to create their dishes. Inca Chicken offers both takeout and delivery options, and their menu features a variety of family-style meal options as well as individual entrees.
Mom's Kitchen & Bar is a cozy American restaurant located in Brooklyn. They offer a variety of comfort foods, such as mac and cheese, burgers, fried chicken, and sandwiches, as well as vegetarian options like roasted vegetable bowls and quinoa salads. They also have a full bar with a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with a friendly staff and a laid-back vibe.
Mom's Kitchen & Bar
Mom's Kitchen & Bar is a cozy American restaurant located in Brooklyn. They offer a variety of comfort foods, such as mac and cheese, burgers, fried chicken, and sandwiches, as well as vegetarian options like roasted vegetable bowls and quinoa salads. They also have a full bar with a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with a friendly staff and a laid-back vibe.
Taqueria Al Pastor is a casual Mexican eatery located in the heart of Brooklyn. It specializes in authentic street-style tacos, especially Al Pastor tacos made with marinated pork cooked on a spit. The menu also includes other traditional Mexican dishes such as burritos, quesadillas, and tortas. The restaurant's atmosphere is laid-back and unpretentious, with simple decor and friendly service. Overall, Taqueria Al Pastor is a great spot to grab a quick and satisfying bite of delicious Mexican cuisine.
Taqueria Al Pastor
Taqueria Al Pastor is a casual Mexican eatery located in the heart of Brooklyn. It specializes in authentic street-style tacos, especially Al Pastor tacos made with marinated pork cooked on a spit. The menu also includes other traditional Mexican dishes such as burritos, quesadillas, and tortas. The restaurant's atmosphere is laid-back and unpretentious, with simple decor and friendly service. Overall, Taqueria Al Pastor is a great spot to grab a quick and satisfying bite of delicious Mexican cuisine.
ICHIRAN is a popular ramen chain from Japan that has a location in Brooklyn, New York. They are known for their tonkotsu ramen, which features a rich and flavorful broth made from pork bones that have been simmered for hours. Customers can customize their ramen by selecting the level of spiciness, richness, and amount of garlic in their broth, as well as additional toppings like chashu pork and mushrooms. The restaurant also offers private dining booths for a unique and personalized dining experience.
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ICHIRAN NY Brooklyn
374 Johnson Ave
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ICHIRAN is a popular ramen chain from Japan that has a location in Brooklyn, New York. They are known for their tonkotsu ramen, which features a rich and flavorful broth made from pork bones that have been simmered for hours. Customers can customize their ramen by selecting the level of spiciness, richness, and amount of garlic in their broth, as well as additional toppings like chashu pork and mushrooms. The restaurant also offers private dining booths for a unique and personalized dining experience.
Fedoroff's Roast Pork is a new Williamsburg sandwich shop that serves classic South Philly sandwiches, including a signature Philly Italian Roast Pork Sandwich, as well as a Classic Italian Hoagie and a forthcoming "Sunday Gravy" option. The shop has no seats, only counters for leaning, and offers Herr's chips as a side option. The sandwiches cost $12 and can be part of a combo with chips and soda for $14.
Fedoroff's Roast Pork
Fedoroff's Roast Pork is a new Williamsburg sandwich shop that serves classic South Philly sandwiches, including a signature Philly Italian Roast Pork Sandwich, as well as a Classic Italian Hoagie and a forthcoming "Sunday Gravy" option. The shop has no seats, only counters for leaning, and offers Herr's chips as a side option. The sandwiches cost $12 and can be part of a combo with chips and soda for $14.
This cozy pizzeria in Bushwick is known for its delicious Neapolitan-style pies, natural wines, and warm ambiance.
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Ops
346 Himrod St
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This cozy pizzeria in Bushwick is known for its delicious Neapolitan-style pies, natural wines, and warm ambiance.
This large outdoor venue in Ridgewood offers delicious BBQ, a full bar, and plenty of space to hang out with friends.
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Nowadays
56-06 Cooper Ave
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This large outdoor venue in Ridgewood offers delicious BBQ, a full bar, and plenty of space to hang out with friends.
This hidden gem in Ridgewood serves up delicious Mexican cuisine, including tacos, burritos, and ceviche.
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Ltauha
55-50 Myrtle Ave
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This hidden gem in Ridgewood serves up delicious Mexican cuisine, including tacos, burritos, and ceviche.
A popular Taiwanese-American restaurant in East Williamsburg, Win Son is known for its inventive dishes, such as the famous beef noodle soup.
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Win Son
159 Graham Ave
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A popular Taiwanese-American restaurant in East Williamsburg, Win Son is known for its inventive dishes, such as the famous beef noodle soup.
With locations in both Ridgewood and Bushwick, Lucy's Vietnamese Kitchen offers delicious and authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including banh mi sandwiches, pho soup, and more.
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Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving Avenue
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With locations in both Ridgewood and Bushwick, Lucy's Vietnamese Kitchen offers delicious and authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including banh mi sandwiches, pho soup, and more.

Bars and Breweries

My favorite local Bars in the Ridgewood & Bushwick area.
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Kings County Brewers Collective
381 Troutman St
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located across the street from the Airbnb. Open till 2am.
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Onderdonk & Sons
566 Onderdonk Ave
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located across the street from the Airbnb. Open till 2am.
Local Bar / Cafe
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The Seneca
582 Seneca Ave
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Local Bar / Cafe
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The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman Street
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Great prices
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The Johnson's
369 Troutman St
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Great prices
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Evil Twin Brewing NYC
1616 George St
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Queens Brewery
1539 Covert St.
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Bridge and Tunnel Brewery
15-35 Decatur St
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Supermarkets & Bodegas

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Associated Supermarket
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Billy's Marketplace
870 Cypress Ave
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The is an Organic Based supermarket at a reasonable price.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court St
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The is an Organic Based supermarket at a reasonable price.

Getting Around

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Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenues Subway Station
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