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.
29 locals recommend
Dock Asian Eatery
22 Wyckoff Ave
29 locals recommend
Amazing Thai food, beautiful place.
Beautiful and delicious Thai food
133 locals recommend
SEA
114 N 6th St
133 locals recommend
Beautiful and delicious Thai food
101 locals recommend
Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt St
101 locals recommend
Delicious and affordable latin food
16 locals recommend
Super Pollo
865 Woodward Ave
16 locals recommend
Delicious and affordable latin food
A local legend, best diner in Ridgewood.
9 locals recommend
Tasty Restaurant
58-02 Myrtle Ave
9 locals recommend
A local legend, best diner in Ridgewood.
Delicious and affordable Dominican food
9 locals recommend
Estrella Del Mar
552 Seneca Ave
9 locals recommend
Delicious and affordable Dominican food
Delicious Venezuelan Street, Food
10 locals recommend
Cachapas y Mas
678 Seneca Ave
10 locals recommend
Delicious Venezuelan Street, Food
Authentic Indian cuisine
31 locals recommend
Nepalese Indian Restaurant
907 Seneca Ave
31 locals recommend
Authentic Indian cuisine
Authentic Italian cuisine
23 locals recommend
Joe's
6611 Forest Ave
23 locals recommend
Authentic Italian cuisine
The best Pizza in Ridgewood.
10 locals recommend
Carlo's Pizza
575 Seneca Ave
10 locals recommend
The best Pizza in Ridgewood.
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
32 locals recommend
Rosas Pizza
62-65 Fresh Pond Rd
32 locals recommend
95 locals recommend
Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue J
95 locals recommend
Empanada City
168 locals recommend
Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff Ave
168 locals recommend
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Phớ Bằng
4107 Kissena Blvd
16 locals recommend
The Lemon Ice King of Corona
52-02 108th St
16 locals recommend
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.
8 locals recommend
Peking BBQ
58-11 Woodside Ave
8 locals recommend
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.
13 locals recommend
Inca Chicken
122 Wyckoff Ave
13 locals recommend
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.
93 locals recommend
ICHIRAN NY Brooklyn
374 Johnson Ave
93 locals recommend
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.
69 locals recommend
Ops
346 Himrod St
69 locals recommend
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.
215 locals recommend
Nowadays
56-06 Cooper Ave
215 locals recommend
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.
32 locals recommend
Ltauha
55-50 Myrtle Ave
32 locals recommend
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.
182 locals recommend
Win Son
159 Graham Ave
182 locals recommend
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.
128 locals recommend
Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving Avenue
128 locals recommend
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.
Kings County Brewers Collective
381 Troutman St
68 locals recommend
located across the street from the Airbnb. Open till 2am.
45 locals recommend
Onderdonk & Sons
566 Onderdonk Ave
45 locals recommend
located across the street from the Airbnb. Open till 2am.
Local Bar / Cafe
8 locals recommend
The Seneca
582 Seneca Ave
8 locals recommend
Local Bar / Cafe
166 locals recommend
The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman Street
166 locals recommend
Great prices
177 locals recommend
The Johnson's
369 Troutman St
177 locals recommend
Great prices
20 locals recommend
Evil Twin Brewing NYC
1616 George St
20 locals recommend
45 locals recommend
Queens Brewery
1539 Covert St.
45 locals recommend
46 locals recommend
Bridge and Tunnel Brewery
15-35 Decatur St
46 locals recommend

Supermarkets & Bodegas

238 locals recommend
Associated Supermarket
238 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Billy's Marketplace
870 Cypress Ave
15 locals recommend
The is an Organic Based supermarket at a reasonable price.
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court St
1296 locals recommend
The is an Organic Based supermarket at a reasonable price.

Getting Around

Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenues Subway Station
92 locals recommend