Located in the heart of Rosedale, Panash is a great spot for locals looking for a Manhattan-chic vibe without foraging all the way to the city. This neighborhood treasure curates a unique dining experience with its creative vision of merging Mediterranean, Moroccan, Caribbean, and soul food. And with a light-filled bar, high white ceilings, and […]
Outfitted in colorful upholstered booths and modern lighting, Negril Village was among the first Caribbean restaurants to bring elevated West Indian dining to New York back in 1979. For this reason, the eatery is known and loved in the tri-state area for setting a scene that reminds so many of home with delicious fare and […]
Just a few blocks from the Nostrand Ave 3 and 4 trains, Meme’s Healthy Nibbles is a destination for tasty Black-owned artisanal food. Though the cafe space is unassuming, it is comfortably casual and quaint with a menu personalized with black empowerment messaging and affirmations. Try the I Am Strong Shake or the I am […]
“French Dining, Redefined,” is a slogan that announces the contemporary and re-inventive touch that Le Privé brings to traditional French dining. For one, the owners are Guyanese and Haitian, which is why the food has been described as “Haitian accented French cuisine” with fork-tender meats, rich flavors that mesh easily, and hints of African diasporic […]
Since the 90s, this locally owned independent Ethiopian restaurant has been one of New York’s staples for slowly simmered wetts and rich, butternut squash stew that keep folks coming back for more. Ghenet translates to “Highest Unknown Paradise” and lives up to its name as its flavorful aletcha dishes remain somewhat of a mystery to […]
Bachata playing in a beer garden is an unlikely pairing, which is why this snug yet lively Dominican kitchen hits the spot for us. A rare find uptown, its exposed brick, colorful plating, and tropical murals create the perfect visuals for a reggaeton and bachata filled chillout spot in East Harlem. Santiago’s menu features familiar […]
For those looking for a discreet and cozy meal, go to Peaches Grand, a more elevated extension of Brooklyn’s beloved fried chicken institution, Peaches Hothouse. Situated on Grand Avenue, we love this spot for calm weeknights and good conversations against brick walls, open windows to look out at Brooklyn, and candlelights. The windows add a […]
A West Indian gem, Dunns River has reminded so many of their families’ cooking, but presented in a cool and inviting atmosphere with vintage photos of the reggae greats lining the walls and an open, white-countertopped bar. “Good foods, good friends, good reggae” is a fitting slogan for this eatery which hosts soulful reggae concerts […]
Once known as the Dumpling Shop, the eponymous Dumpling Cove is named for its famous hot and fresh dumplings. Set in a family-friendly, clean reggae atmosphere, this spot only serves the Jamaican classics—bammy, brown stew chicken, curry goat, steamed fish, cornmeal porridge, and of course fresh and flaky yet soft dumplings. With polished wood floors […]
On the quiet side of one of Caribbean Brooklyn’s streets, Lakou Cafe serves Haitian inspired and enhanced American comfort food. Lakou, which means “the courtyard” in Creole, has quickly become a hangout spot for millennial WFH types, pulling melanated folks who cherish good smoothies with authentic Haitian chocolate. Owned by a young black woman, this […]
