Small business owners Andrew Owens and Benny Polanco started selling empanadas to support not only themselves but nonprofits like Hope for Haiti and the Sunrise Movement.

“This is where I grew up, and now I’m opening up a restaurant serving my own community, my neighbors.”

From House Of Yes to Elsewhere and back again

Here’s at least seven more local spots to find plant-based food

We’ve listed a whole week’s worth of free and affordable events happening in and around the neighborhood.

For the remainder of January, and possibly the rest of winter, Casa Ora is offering free meals to those who say they need them.

A roundup of new food and drink spots in and around Bushwick and Ridgewood, including a new wine bar, a trendy taco shop and the latest outpost of an Atomic Wings joint.

Swing by Reinaldo Salgado Playground to see the photos, catch a game of fútbol and enjoy some empanadas and, if it’s cold, some canelazo.

A World Sake Day pop up at Mika, an evening of songs and stories at Wet Spot, the return of Bare Book Club and more! These are the events happening this week (September 30 – October 6) in and around Bushwick.

Searching for a local poutine fix? Try Ridgewood’s The Acre.

16 Ridgewood Spots Where You Can Eat for $10 Or Less

Goldsounds Bar owners Cenk Eryaman and Chip Su. All Photos by Angela Altus for Bushwick Daily A shiny new venue is open and booking in Bushwick! Gold Sounds Bar has officially opened its doors to the public at 44 Wilson Ave between Melrose and George St, just across from Dear Bushwick. Previously Morgan Town Bar, this spot […]

All Photos by Ali Boin for Bushwick Daily A unique East Williamsburg bar and performance venue called Sunnyvale held its grand opening party this past Saturday. Located at 1031 Grand Street, the name is a nod to the Canadian television show Trailer Park Boys, but it’s not a themed bar. The name came about after hours of debate when […]

Make Maite part of your Bushwick dining hit list.

Valentine’s Day – love it or hate it, it’s HERE, and you’ve got plenty of options throughout the weekend

A new addition to Bushwick’s culinary scene promises residents a charming way to get that confectionary fix

Instagram Takeover – Ariel Churnin – Fall foliage, tree, changing colors Rough winter winds and the lack of sunshine are conducive to start feeling blue. And even Bushwick, an old good friend who was highfiving us all summer is suddenly all grey and cold. But Bushwick, you can’t fool us, there’s so much to appreciate you! Just […]

Wesley Salazar Contributor Lucia Reed Photographer When the three men walk through the door of Palates, they aren’t quite what I had imagined. My previous association with paintball was scrawny high school kids with a knack for destruction, but these members of the Bushwick-borne, internationally known paintball team called the Reservoir Dogs are burly and, of […]

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Recently, this Bushwick Daily tipster saw something tremendously exciting a few blocks from home: one of our all-time favorite street vendors, Tamale Lady is back with her signature tamales and arroz con leche after she was off the sidewalks for the past three seasons