This Desirable New York Neighborhood Full Of Trendy Food Is The City's Ultimate Hub For Nightlife

While most travelers head straight to Manhattan for its famous restaurants and vibrant nightlife, an under-the-radar Brooklyn neighborhood deserves just as much clout. Located in northern Brooklyn, Bushwick is a edgy and trendy New York neighborhood known for its incredible arts scene, standout restaurants, and popular bars. If you have a passion for great food, you're bound to be wowed by Bushwick's exceptional eateries, several of which have received a nod in the Michelin Guide. Whether it's a hot spot with lineups down the block or an unsung hole in the wall, Bushwick sets the bar high when it comes to delicious eats. Bushwick's Latino roots are also part of the neighborhood's outstanding restaurant and arts scene. When the evening rolls in, Bushwick's bar scene comes alive with incredible spots serving up expertly-mixed cocktails, great music, and overall immaculate vibes.

If you're up for the challenge of navigating New York City's chaotic subway system (which is actually a lot simpler than it looks), Bushwick is relatively easy to get to from Manhattan. There are many ways to travel between the two boroughs, depending on where you're coming from. It's also just under 8 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens if you're flying into the city and is easily accessible by car. Let's take a closer look at the bars and restaurants making waves in Bushwick.

Bushwick is home to some of the most buzzworthy restaurants in Brooklyn. Whether you're craving something familiar or totally unique, you'll find delicious new discoveries around every corner. The Michelin Guide has taken note of Bushwick's dining scene and has shined the spotlight on several restaurants for their incredible food. Among these is Falansai, famous in Brooklyn and beyond for its inventive Vietnamese-Mexican dishes. Also in the category of Mexican cuisine is Gordo's Cantina, which received praise in the Michelin Guide for its soulful vibe, heaping portions, and mouthwatering flavors. Nearly every nationality is represented in Bushwick's restaurant culture, including irresistible Persian cuisine at Eyval, Taiwanese fusion at Win Son, authentic Italian at Ammazzacaffè, and so much more. If you're still hungry, take your taste buds on a trip to the tropics and head south to Brooklyn's "Little Caribbean," named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world.

Of course, you can't visit Brooklyn without sinking your teeth into a slice of pizza, and no place does it better than Roberta's. Founded in Bushwick, this spot is known for its iconic red door and outrageously good pizza. So good, in fact, that it is now a celebrated national chain with several locations in the U.S.

Another way to immerse yourself in the culture like a local is by sipping on a latte and eavesdropping on conversations at a painfully trendy cafe. For this, we can't think of a better locale than Father Knows Best, a hip Bushwick mainstay that offers the best of both worlds: coffee and comfort food during the day, followed by cocktails, DJ sets, and events at night. It also serves up the best weekend brunch in Brooklyn, according to its website.

If nightlife is what you're after, Bushwick does not disappoint. This neighborhood has been a thriving entertainment district since the wartime era and was once home to one of the city's best vaudeville theaters. Its reputation as an after-dark hot spot lives on today, as the neighborhood is packed with amazing bars and lively venues for a great night out.

Palmetto is undoubtedly one of Bushwick's most beloved bars, serving up exceptional cocktails for wallet-friendly prices in a chic and cozy space that you won't want to leave. Another local favorite is The Three Diamond Door, a laid-back and often packed venue that knows how to party with fun events, karaoke, and DJ sets practically every night of the week; the bar even got an honorable mention in the Brooklyn Guide published by Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop.  Also worthy of your Bushwick bucket list is a Chicago hot dog and a beer at Honore Club, a trendy and busy spot that will make you fall a little bit more in love with this eccentric Brooklyn neighborhood.

For inventive sips, head to Yours Sincerely, where you'll discover the most unique craft cocktails you've ever sipped with the most unusual names you've ever seen. Have you ever ordered an "Administered Dose" or a "Swipe Right" at a bar? At Yours Sincerely's "cocktail laboratory," anything is possible. If you're feeling fancy, pencil yourself in at 53 AD, Bushwick's appointment-only cocktail tasting room, a fun change of pace for a night out with friends.