Food
The latest in food and dining in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Grange scales back rooftop farming as workers push for contract
Brooklyn Grange is scaling back farming at its Sunset Park rooftop as union workers continue a two-year fight for a contract.
Danny Mena: A life dedicated to sharing the flavors of Mexico
Chefs representing participating restaurants at Bowl of 'Zole gather for a group photo. Photo by Mariana Pelaez
Sunset Park teens cultivate skills on a rooftop farm
Sunset Park teens spent six weeks farming at Brooklyn Grange while learning about environmental justice, urban ecology and workers’ rights.
Yafa Cafe closes for month-long renovation
Yafa Cafe closes Aug. 17 for a 4–6 week renovation, with plans for more seating, a dinner menu and later hours.
Fourth Avenue fixture keeps South Asian staples close
Patel Grocery has served Sunset Park since 1983, adapting to demographic shifts, delivery demand and rising import costs.
Free food distribution expected to resume at CPC
GrowNYC is replacing Farmstand with Food For Families as CPC prepares to resume free-food distribution in Sunset Park.
Neighbors rally for Venezuela after earthquakes
Liebre Café raised $5,054 for Fundación Juan Pablo Dos Santos to support prosthetic care for people hurt in Venezuela’s June earthquakes.
From restaurant worker to brand builder in Sunset Park
Mr. Pot reopens on Eighth Avenue after a seven-month fire-related closure and works to rebuild its staff, customers and momentum.
Brooklyn Grange’s sliding-scale CSA returns to Sunset Park
Brooklyn Grange’s sliding-scale Harvest Share CSA brings rooftop-grown produce to Sunset Park while neighbors help subsidize affordable shares.
Revived community garden faces an uncertain future
Sunset Park residents revived Finntown Garden, but NYC Parks says the produce plot should become a horticultural pollinator garden.
Latin Flavors brings music, food and community to BAT
Latin Flavors and Culture brought music, food, dance, local vendors and families to the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront.
Social media dining trend reveals a deeper local tradition
Three Sunset Park shops show how Fuzhou fish balls carry regional flavor, family history and immigrant roots on Eighth Avenue.
New shop welcomes customers despite lingering challenges
After more than three years of delays, 2 Guys Bagels opens at Fourth Avenue and 25th Street despite lingering challenges.
Molly Tea dispute leaves Brooklyn shop operating under question marks
An Eighth Avenue bubble tea shop is operating as “? Tea” after a court order in a dispute involving Molly Tea.
Slightly Sooty Salad: Pine is a friend of mine
Green pine cones, sugar and patience turn into a sticky syrup for lemonade, drinks and more.
Brooklyn Grange farmworkers rally over stalled contract talks
Brooklyn Grange workers rallied over stalled contract talks after unionizing as New York City’s first urban farm union.
A local dream becomes a neighborhood deli-grocery
La Tienda, a new deli-grocery on Fourth Avenue, is building a following with tortas, local roots and a goal of serving the neighborhood.
Ernesto Gutiérrez, the secret sauce behind Gravesend Pizza
The co-owner and head pizza maker at Gravesend Pizza says faith, family, and “extra love” shape every pie he makes.
Rooftop peanut-eating contest turns snacks into sculpture material
A Sunset Park peanut-eating contest crowned a winner and gathered 2.5 pounds of shells for artist Carolina Chou’s biomaterial sculptures.
Food truck owners organize amid enforcement and lower sales
Food truck owners on Fifth Avenue say complaints, enforcement and ICE activity have cut sales and pushed them to organize in Sunset Park.
Sisters behind local shop say falling sales and rising fears make it hard for business to survive
Flores Spot says ICE activity and fear in the neighborhood have cut customer traffic and made it harder for the Third Avenue shop to survive.
A baker’s quest for the joy of baking
At Moonrise Bakehouse in Sunset Park, Cynthia Lamb built a tiny bakery around whole grains, Finnish flavors, and the joy of making bread.
Sooty Salad Sets Sail
A family trip through Kerala and beyond brings unexpected foraging, from wood sorrel to wild passion fruit, plus close encounters with flying foxes.
Valentine’s Day date ideas in Sunset Park
Valentine’s Day in Sunset Park: cocktails or Guinness, hotpot, tacos, and park walks with Lower Manhattan views.
Sunset Park shops stock up on red couplets, prints, and zodiac décor
Sunset Park’s Eighth Avenue is gearing up for the 2026 Year of the Horse, with shops selling New Year décor and restaurants taking early orders for pen cai and
Defrosting last summer’s tart gifts
At Floyd Bennett Field, autumn olive berries turn a fall forage into a sweet-tart winter treat, from freezer to fruit leather.
Vitajte u nás! Baba’s Pierogies comes home
Baba’s Pierogies is opening on Sixth Avenue in Sunset Park, bringing Slovak family tradition and classic and inventive pierogies back home.
Family-run kitchen puts a lighter spin on Latin favorites
Savo, a new Sunset Park restaurant led by Chef Hugo Zumba, offers lighter Latin favorites in a family-run dining room.
Immigrant couple’s 22-year bakery journey in Sunset Park
At Tung Sum Bakery in Sunset Park, a Hong Kong immigrant couple has served buns and coffee for 22 years. Now they are planning retirement.
After Christmas, local bakeries brace for Día de Reyes
In Sunset Park, bakeries prep for Día de Reyes with rosca traditions, rising prices and customers watching their budgets.
Slightly Sooty Salad: Tracking elusive persimmon thumbprint
A Greenwood Cemetery persimmon haul becomes puree, persimmon butter, and thumbprint cookies, plus a reflection on wayfinding and song.
God’s Love We Deliver opens distribution center in Sunset Park
God’s Love We Deliver expands to Liberty BKLYN in Sunset Park, adding a 30,000-square-foot distribution hub to deliver tailored meals across NYC.
Red tape and mounting bills keep bagel shop storefront dark
A would-be bagel shop at Fourth Avenue and 25th Street sits dark as gas permitting confusion and a lease dispute pile up costs.
City League makes coffee and lasting connections
City League Coffee roasts at the Whale in Sunset Park and pours on 4th Avenue, using coffee, family and futsal to bring neighbors together.
A Slightly Sooty Salad: Foraging is even better with friends
A neighbor shares how a simple moment in Sunset Park led to family foraging adventures and homemade hawthorn jelly.
New coffee shop brings Afghan-born owner’s craftsmanship to Fifth Avenue
Afghan-born engineer Iqbal and his wife expand their Ditmas Park bakery business to Sunset Park with Starz Coffee, serving fresh pastries, sandwiches, and coffe
Street vendors find community support, but face tough city regulations
A look at Sunset Park’s vibrant street vending scene, the challenges created by city rules, and the strong community support for local vendors.
A Slightly Sooty Salad:Toasted Acorn Stardust Crust
A home cook turns inspiration from Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower into a cozy fall experiment: acorn milk and an acorn crust galette.
Nutrition Class offered at Mixteca through November
Spanish-language class at Mixteca teaches parents how to prepare healthy, affordable meals and earn a Cornell certificate.
Family, art, and cachitos in Sunset Park: Six years of Liebre Café
A warm portrait of Café Liebre in Sunset Park at its six-year mark—family-run by Patricia and Hermann Mejía, fueled by cachitos, local art, and a room full of r
Freshness and customer service rule at King of Fish
Sunset Park’s King of Fish redefines coastal Mexican cuisine with fresh seafood, warm service, and community spirit.
The power of the mighty oak acorn
A guide to foraging and processing acorns for flour — plus a reflection on scavenging everyday energy from the overlooked debris of city life.
Fuzhou restaurant marks ten years, serving up a taste of home
Meishilin Fish Ball on Sunset Park’s Eighth Avenue celebrates 10 years. Owner Lin Zheng shares his journey from hardship to hometown flavors.
Mental health and financial independence meet at Mixteca’s 25th anniversary
Sobremesa members curated a botana corner at Mixteca’s 25th anniversary, blending mental health support with catering and future business plans.
Cemetery offers tart reward for foragers who know what to look for
A Sunset Park family turns foraged chokeberries into lemonade and syrup, finding tart, antioxidant-rich rewards in an overlooked city fruit.
GrowNYC’s free food distribution program comes to an end, raising fears of worsening food insecurity
GrowNYC ends free food distribution in Sunset Park, leaving seniors and low-income families worried about losing fresh produce access.
Eighth Ave slot machines raise safety concerns
Slot machines in 8th Ave shops worry Sunset Park residents, who fear hidden gambling could spark crime and harm the community’s image.
Fresh food for all: GrowNYC connects farms to neighbors
GrowNYC’s Sunset Park Greenmarket links local farms to neighbors, offering fresh food, fall produce, and broad access through SNAP and more.
María’s Bistro Mexicano celebrates 19 years in Sunset Park
After 19 years on Fifth Avenue, María’s Bistro reflects the changing face of Sunset Park—and what stays the same.
New charter school partners with food bank to hand out fruits and vegetables
Launch Charter opens a new high school in Sunset Park, blending hands-on learning with community outreach and a unique outdoor-based curriculum.
Local Entrepreneur Brews Dreams into Reality at Sole Cafe
Sole Café brings specialty coffee, pastries, and community spirit to Sunset Park, blending old‑school roots with a fresh neighborhood vibe.
Highly anticipated pizzeria lives up to the hype
Rob's of Brooklyn opens in Sunset Park, offering fresh New York-style pizza and glowing reviews
Sunset Park offers free food for the picking
Discover the joy of urban foraging in Sunset Park, exploring wild edible plants, connecting with nature, and sharing memorable experiences with family.
Tamaleros Fuel Our Days and Their Dreams
Tamaleros in Sunset Park serve up tradition and entrepreneurship, bringing authentic tamales to morning commuters while building their own dreams.