A fun neighborhood walk that encompasses a 4-6 block perimeter of graffiti street art, featuring…read morefictional characters, music icons, and everyday people. Much of the street art is incredibly detailed, and you can see much of the culture of Brooklyn/Bushwick as you search for hidden gems. Lots of small local businesses and restaurants to check out as well while you walk.

Lovely space and worth it for a visit and to walk around. It's great that the artists are allowed…read moreto tag them selves and have a space where they can express themselves.

I attended the Underground Open Mic tonight to both listen to and perform some original music. This…read moreparticular open mic is a favorite of mine as it is actually where I got my start in the local open mic scene, back in fall of 2022. Located in the basement stage room of Bar Freda, this open mic breaks the mold with their epic lighting, phenomenal sound system, very talented sound guy & engaging hosts. Every Monday, from 8pm about midnight, you can enjoy free performances by incredibly talented musicians and poets from all over the world. Some are local New Yorkers, some are transplants, and others are visitors. Tonight there was a wonderful poet from London, a super talented guitarist and singer from LA, and everything in between. Everyone was phenomenal! The creators, I am Adam-Meagan (aka Not Holden Caulfield) and Colleen (aka Sunbeam Colleen), have really created something very special here. This is such a welcoming open mic with an incredibly receptive and supportive crowd. If someone forgets their lyrics or stumbles in a performance, the audience immediately begins cheering their on, which 99% helps get the performer's moral backup and gets them back into their flow state. If you ever want to experience some phenomenal local arts or even perform yourself, you definitely have to check them out!

Antica Trattoria in Ridgewood is a step up from many of the usual local haunts in terms of romantic…read moreambiance and authentic Italian fare. The staff is pleasant and the food is always fresh and delicious. It's nice for families, but probably better for couples and friends. Today, my husband and I stopped in for dinner after work. I had a glass of rosé, the crab cake, and the spinach and ricotta ravioli. He ordered the peach sangria, fried mozzarella, the chicken cordon bleu, and a side of broccoli rabe. Five outta five, as usual. Highly recommend.

First off great service! They were a little bit busy when we arrived, but we were seated rather…read morequickly. They checked on us often without being overbearing. The ambiance is dimmed lighting & chill. Food was delicious. Portions were perfect. Highly recommended this spot! Two thumbs up!

An ever-changing graffiti/street art landscape, littered with small businesses and an amalgam of…read morerestaurants, from tacos to pizza to mediterranean to ramen and more. It' s gentrified in some areas and the hipsters and cringy palm colored folks can be a little much, but overall, this neighborhood offers a lot, especially as you branch out into the more industrial regions. Very walkable. Easiest to access straight into the Bushwick collective by the L.

So many people keep saying it's an up and coming area, but overall Bushwick is still pretty gritty…read moreand not all that attractive part of town to move into. It is nice to see that's it's an area where small and unique business are popping up, so it's probably a little more affordable for some to follow their dreams here. Good spot for the young and older hipster and artsy crowd to call home. The area itself is an artists haven with some amazing murals and graffiti art on sides of buildings, open air galleries, and cool bars which feature it and have it adorned as part of the decor.

Beautiful venue with a lot of space to have some tastings, a bottle of wine, some snacks or…read morewhatever you want! Since it was my first time here I decided to do a tasting so I could try some of the wine they have. My husband and I got the Seasonal and the Library. I was surprised by the vintage of some of these wines and they still add them to these tastings! Great value for 5 tastings. Staff was nice and the place was gorgeous. I will definitely come back!

Went here for the first time the food was delicious didn't get a chance to take photos of the…read morebefore y the food was so good but I managed. The service was great and very nice and clean establishment. I will definitely come back again. The food was amazing as well as the wine

Rustico Taverna exceeded every expectation. Following a family funeral service, we needed a…read morerestaurant near the cemetery that could graciously accommodate a group of 20 guests, and they did so with warmth, compassion, and impeccable hospitality. The food was truly outstanding--authentic Italian cuisine prepared with care and served in abundant portions. The meal began with a fresh, delicious salad and a wonderful hot antipasto, followed by a generous main course featuring excellent meats and perfectly prepared pasta. The grand finale was an absolutely fantastic tiramisu that everyone raved about. What impressed us most was the way the entire staff handled our gathering with such professionalism, grace, and attentiveness. They made a difficult day much easier by bringing family and friends together to share memories and enjoy a beautiful meal in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. Rustico Taverna is exactly what a great neighborhood Italian restaurant should be: exceptional food, plentiful portions, warm hospitality, and attentive service. We give them our highest recommendation and look forward to returning under happier circumstances.

Rustico Taverna has a nice team of people that always make you feel welcome. The interior is pretty…read more(maybe a little warm, but it was unseasonably balmy this evening). I'm leaving a review because they had a menu revamp, and the salmon special that I ordered tonight was outstanding. Juicy, a nice grill char, so flavorful. Great job!

Took a little jaunt over to Ridgewood to meet some relatives and found this little neighborhood…read moregem. Service is highly rated, there's a swarm of people that are buzzing around to make sure your glasses are filled and food is served up quickly. Meatballs and calamari for apps were really good and the fresh bread before the meal was outstanding. We had a sampling of spaghetti bolognese, chicken Alfredo and clams in white wine sauce. Also don't skip on the house Cabernet. I'm a bit of a wine snob and this was honestly so good. Overall the portions were enough for take home leftovers and we left feeling very full and well cared for. Thanks for a great, just like family experience.

I have been here about ten times. I am always satisfied. The food is consistently good! The red…read moresauce is made fresh daily and it is made with love. The shrimp fra Diavlo is my favorite! The linguine, sauce, nice size shrimp, clams and mussels are put together nicely. I took some home and it was just a delicious a day later! The semolina bread thats served with red peppers and olive oil, are fantastic. And the carafe of house red wine to wash it all down is magnificent! I will continue to support this business!

Before today, my review would've likely been glowing. The artwork in that's been associated with…read morethem in NYC is almost always spectacular and a welcome addition to the city-scape. Unfortunately I found out recently that they're actually quite shady and manipulative. They don't actually create or curate the art in Little Italy - they pretend to support it, plaster it on their social media, and try to profit from it. At the expense of the actual artists that create the art they're showcasing. They've gotten into legal action with artists over marketing rights for the art that they claim to "support", but essentially want to mooch off of and shake down for $$$. A lot of the gorgeous art, such as the Audrey Hepburn picture on Mulberry St, are examples that they claim to be big endorsers of - but have actually fought the artists over, to win sole rights to commercializing posters etc. They've tried to destroy murals & privately commissioned public art without consent or notification to the artists themselves. Again, mostly for the chance to bring in new art and profit from online sales of merchandise / picture rights. And they're more than happy to block/ban/remove you from any of their social media if you even think of leaving a vaguely negative comment (even a politely-worded one). A word to the wise: good, wholesome, community-minded organizations NEVER block or throttle people into silence because they might disagree with them. And they NEVER treat artists like they're disposable sources of income. This organization does not represent Little Italy in the slightest. Be very, very careful if you're ever asked to work with them. Better yet, stay clear of them altogether.

The L. I. S. A. Project NYC…read more I'm not sure about the politics of what's behind this organization. There appears to be some controversy in the Yelp Reviews. I'm just a huge fan of graffiti. I love the color it adds to the city. I love the smile it puts on my face. I like the happy feeling I get inside when I see it. I also like the legal authorization of the activity. For many years it was an offense to express yourself and your artistic talent in this manner. I'm glad Little Italy has embraced this organization and the art they promote. Please Visit Little Italy and keep your eyes open for the murals. They are here, there, and everywhere! I'm posting photos I've taken in the past couple years. I hope you enjoy. I can't wait to return!

I went to the Tastes of Brooklyn event along Franklin Ave. The festival offered ticket sales online…read moreand I appreciated that you could buy tickets without any service fee on top of the ticket price (~$10/taste). Ticket pickup in front of Cent'Anni was easy once I knew where to go, and I found it so helpful that there was a map and list of what each spot was offering. That list was useful in planning what I wanted to try. In the future, I'd recommend that the event hosts try to confirm these listings with participating restaurants a bit closer to the event date, because some of them were inaccurate. One place listed as offering "sliders" served only a single (scrumptious) slider, and another spot listed as offering a "choice of two tacos or a margarita" informed me when I arrived that they weren't offering the margarita after all. I thought the offerings were pretty fair, just wish the list had been a bit more accurate. While I wouldn't recommend Tastes of Brooklyn to someone looking for a "good deal", it wasn't a bad way to share a walk and various foods with a friend while supporting Seeds in the Middle.

I think it was fine, but probably overpriced. Sure, it was for a cause but a lot of the…read moreparticipating vendors were very inconsistent. Some places did food and booze as one stamp, while others made it two separate ones. Some portion sizes were gigantic, while others didn't even give a full slice of pizza. And a few closed up shop early because they were so popular (we ended up with extra tickets that we just spent on half slices of pizza because nothing else was left). The ticket pickup station at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club was also a bit of a hassle. Not the most centrally located, and their ticketing system was a mess. A lot of manual handwritten notes. That said, I appreciated all the businesses that participated (some of which I've never been to before!), but I wish it were better organized.