Hip-Hop Started In the South Bronx
The South Bronx is famous for being the birthplace of hip-hop and graffiti, but there's also an abundance of heartfelt new offerings in the area spearheaded by locals. South Bronx native, celebrated DJ and owner of Sankofa Haus, Michael “DJ Spynfo” Eagen, shows us around the neighborhood of Mott Haven. As Eagen invites us along to explore, he connects with friends to reflect on the neighborhood’s progression from the 1970s to now. Watch to learn more.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Bronx Terminal Market
Located just south of Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Terminal Market is a vibrant mix of modern architecture, diverse shopping and colorful history.
Yankee Stadium
Home to baseball's 27-time champs, the new Yankee Stadium was built in 2009 across the street from its former location.
Opera House Hotel
It's been nearly a century since the Bronx Opera House was a destination for theatergoers. Today, the 60-room Opera House Hotel is notable for being the borough's first boutique hotel.
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Yankee Stadium
Home to baseball's 27-time champs, the new Yankee Stadium was built in 2009 across the street from its former location.
New York Yankees
The Yankees may be the most storied franchise in sports, thanks to its 27 World Series championships and all-time greats like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter.
Bronx Brewery
This independently owned craft brewery serves up small-batch beers that can be sampled in-house at the bar, on the patio in warmer months or in cans to go.
Bronx Central Post Office
The Bronx Central Post Office, which dates back to 1937, is notable for the 13 large murals on its walls.
Eating Tree
Standing in the shadow of Yankee Stadium, this temple to Caribbean cuisine—once profiled on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations—specializes in authentic island grub, like curried goat, jerk chicken and shrimp, oxtail, Jamaican patties, rotis and fried plantains.
La Morada
Oaxacan moles, meatballs stuffed with olives and vegan enchiladas filled with hibiscus slaw set La Morada apart from your average Mexican cantina.
Pregones Theater
The Pregones theater troupe creates and performs original material rooted in Latino/Puerto Rican culture.
Molino Rojo
In the shadow of Yankee Stadium, Spanish restaurant Molino Rojo serves up the antithesis of overpriced stadium food.