Flatbush on Food: A Culinary Journey
Evolving culinary culture of Brooklyn through the lens of Flatbush, from its Italian and Jewish roots to its current Caribbean and diverse influences. Discover the shift in demographics and the array of delicious eateries that define this vibrant neighborhood. Join Chris and John on an edible adventure through Flatbush, tasting the rich flavors that make this community unique.
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Flatbush on Food A look into the changing culinary culture of Brooklyn { John Cleary & Christian Dibari
We underestimate the power of food. It serves as an accurate taste to the hundreds of cultures which exist in the boundaries of the Boroughs. So why Brooklyn? The strength of culture, despite its changing populous, makes it an ideal lens to visualize the food that is eaten within it. That, and the Pizza s great. Brooklyn, as a Borough
Circa 1900-1975 Defined as the area between Avenue H to the South, Prospect Park South to the North, Coney Island Avenue to the West, and New York Avenue to the East Main Cultural Presence: -Italian -Orthodox Jewish Flatbush Avenue Then:
In the late 1970s and early 1980s the demographic make up of Flatbush changed drastically. While still remaining mainly working class, the ethnic backgrounds of Flatbush residents switched from Jewish and Italian American, to mainly Caribbean. The culture imprint of prior inhabitants remains. A Changing Community
Defined as the area between Avenue H to the South, Prospect Park South to the North, Coney Island Avenue to the West, and New York Avenue to the East Main Cultural Presence: -Haitian -Caribbean -Jewish -Poor College Student Flatbush Avenue Now:
Pizza: - Luigi s Pizza, Uncle Vic s, Rocco s Caribbean: - Faye & Kings, Maggie s Chinese Take-Out: - Wong s, Peking, City Restaurant Miscellaneous: - Ovi s Place, Rockin Robin s Restaurants of Flatbush
Hot Dogs Halal Sausage Knishes Waffles *Although not classified as restaurants, these establishments are visited by Sanitation inspectors often, and follow strict religious standards to keep Halal or Kosher Coffee The Food Cart
Chris and Johns Edible Adventure Through Flatbush
Uncle Vics Pizza, opened in 2011, is Latin American owned. Latin American immigration to Brooklyn and New York has Increased since the second half of the 20th Century. This fact Makes the pizza of a completely different style than traditional Italian Brooklyn. Pizza Cont.
Creole, Haitian, and Jamaican cuisine, culture, and religion are very present in Midwood Brooklyn Caribbean
In the words of Conan: The best thing about New York is that you can make a phone call and have Hot Chinese food at you door in 20. Asian-American Immigrants have Americanized Chinese food, and Reinvented take-out and have been very successful. Chinese Take-Out
These Misc. restaurants appeal to the various Demographics of Brooklyn, and offer cheap Food for Students of the nearby Brooklyn College Miscellaneous
Impact of Cultural Movement/Migration on Brooklyn s Culture and Food Williamsburg Pizza/Italian Food
The Beauty of Brooklyn, Flatbush especially, is that everything is available within its borders. Food serves as a cultural fingerprint of Brooklyn s past. As you indulge in the food of Flatbush, you re indulging in its history as well. In Conclusion
