IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
West Indian Day Parade Photo Essay
For a century, this festive event has brought together NYC’s extensive Caribbean community.
Cultural Institutions in Prospect Heights and Crown Heights
Move from Prospect Park to Brooklyn Botanic Garden to museums for a culture-filled tour of borough highlights.
Black-Owned Crown Heights Itinerary
Explore Black-owned restaurants, shops and cultural spots in this lively neighborhood.
BROWSE ALL CROWN HEIGHTS
Puerto Viejo
Inside this Dominican bistro in Crown Heights, you are greeted with the mouth-watering aroma of delicious Dominican cuisine, and the atmosphere transports you to an old port in La Hispaniola.
Chavela's
Crown Heights locals can tuck into homestyle Mexican grub at this bright, 60-seat cantina.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
The museum has fun, educational exhibits on world cultures, history, science and nature.
Sweet Brooklyn Bar
Sweet Brooklyn Bar is a friendly, lively place in Crown Heights for drinks and Southern comfort food.
Jewish Children's Museum
Interactive displays, which range from a giant challah for climbing to a miniature version of a kosher supermarket, introduce kids to Jewish history and the cultural practices of today.
