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Asian Culture in Sunset Park
While many flock to Manhattan’s Chinatown searching for the best dumplings and dim sum, a true contender lies in Brooklyn. Home to one of the largest East Asian communities in the borough, Sunset Park is a lesser-known gem full of history and great food. Many Chinese families began settling in the area during a 1980s immigration boom, turning it into the vibrant, family-oriented community it is today. Eighth Avenue, in particular, is a lively destination. Once a quiet stretch of land, it has become a symphony of fresh fruit vendors, herbal tea shops, seafood markets and rice noodle carts. Start your trip on 41st Street and head south—you’ll catch a great view of the Verrazzano bridge—and come extra hungry.
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Fei Long Market
This food court offers nine different stalls of Chinese cuisine, all with wildly different snacks for sale—from the titular items served at Two Meats Over Rice, to the hand-rolled dumplings of Shanghai Dumpling House, to the stir-fry of LaoMa MaLaTang, which allows diners to pick their choice of raw items and watch them fried up before their eyes.
Ricos Tacos
This no-frills taco shack's humble appearance belies its top-notch menu, which is full of moist and flavorful traditional tacos—stuffed with your choice of meats, from beef to tripe, carnitas or al pastor—as well as burritos, enchiladas and tamales.
Ba Xuyên
The banh mi is itself an art form; its balance of sweet, briny carrots and savory meat, fish or chicken a study in delicious contrasts.
Five Boroughs Brewing Co.
Sample quality craft brews at an industrial Sunset Park taproom.
The Green-Wood Cemetery
The cemetery marks the final resting place of Jean Michel Basquiat and Boss Tweed, among others.
Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Sunset Park
Whether you arrive by train, plane or car, the eco-friendly Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Sunset Park hotel offers guests the chance to enjoy greater New York City with convenience and affordability.
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