By Maria Gotay, Chris Heuberger and Katarina Hybenova

Take your significant other/person you’re courting/Bushwickian you met last night on a scenic Bushwick walk. And by scenic, I mean among some of Bushwick’s saddest streets. Jefferson street between Irving and Wycoff is pretty bleak, but together you can conquer the loneliness of this urban wasteland. Count forgotten plastic dime baggies, take pictures of warped tires draped upon bushes, try not to inhale too much car exhaust. You might get suddenly afraid by how loud your footprints sound bouncing between warehouses and have to hold hands! ROMANTIC. *Also recommended* Johnson St East of Varick, Locust Street turning into Lewis Ave.

Thrift stores! What better way to connect with someone than to scavenge through racks of ridiculous clothing. Try on costumes together, pick out things for each other, steal things as a team. Green Village @ 276 Starr Street and Urban Jungle @ 118 Knickerbocker St are just a couple good ones in the hood. Happy shopping!