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.
When you see a place with a line out the door, curiosity will undoubtably hit. Juliana's is a true treasure in DUMBO, and it has the history to prove it. The story goes something like this: The owner sold the Grimaldi name, but then later decided to open Juliana's (named after his mother) right next to the former restaurant he sold, which so happens to now be one of DUMBO's biggest tourist traps. Don't be fooled — skip the Grimaldi's line and get into Juliana's.
