With a mix of apartment buildings, warehouses, and converted artists lofts, East Williamsburg is part gritty industrial area and part rising creative quarter. Often mis-identified as Bushwick, and sometimes colloquially referred to as Morgantown or Robertasville, East Williamsburg is quickly developing an identity of its own. With plenty of street art, hidden away DIY spaces, historic buildings, tech enterprises, and trendy new shops, East Williamsburg is a place of constant flux, and a happy home for many a self-made creative individual with hustle and heart.
Art gallery with an awesome roof for the best opening parties.
Momo Sushi Shack is a very stylish spot for top-notch sashimi and temaki. The setting is dark and the tables are communal so come ready to be with your fellow humans and bring cash—like many places in this part of town, the don't accept plastic. And as luck would have it, Momo's sister restaurant, Moku Moku, is just next door offering a different menu with a focus on grilled skewers, ramen, and hot pots, all with an eye towards sustainable sources. Moku Moku is izakaya-style, a type of casual Japanese gastropub. Momo and Moku Moku are perfect together—similar atmosphere, different menus—but together, offering the best Japanese cuisine in the hood.
