Standing for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, DUMBO got it’s name in the 1970s when residents of the then manufacturing district thought a catchy name would attract developers. Home to factories, warehouses and the birthplace of the cardboard box, Dumbo wasn’t considered a bustling neighborhood until the late 1990s, thanks to the development of a strong arts community. Today, over 500 tech and creative companies with more than 10,000 employees occupy a 10 block radius. While what they create has changed over time, this area has always been home to makers, innovators, and dreamers.
Tiny from the outside, but full of life and margaritas on the inside. Gran Electrica promises strong (and spicy) cocktails and authentic chips, salsa and guac. If you can catch them on a warm day, their outdoor patio is killer (the Brooklyn Bridge is right above it), including a lush wall full of ivy.
