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La Superior
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295 Berry St.
La Superior has street cred for pioneering the Cal-Mex taco trend in New York City back in 2008. It's a cool dive thanks to its Williamsburg environs, cheap prices, strong margaritas and tasty tacos variously filled with carne asada (grilled skirt steak), cochinita pibil (slow-cooked pork in banana leaves) and lengua (beef tongue). The torta ahogada (served at dinner) has been hailed as one of the best sandwiches in New York City, a Guadalajara classic of pork confit and refried beans stuffed in sourdough and drowned in mild tomato sauce and a dash of hot árbol. Ezquites—corn kernels laced with epazote (a leafy herb), cheese, lime and Mexican mayo—fresh-made guacamole and samplers of housemade salsa with chips also make it a superior place to get your Mexican fix.
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Nowadays
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56-06 Cooper Avenue
This indoor-outdoor dance club and bar is located on the border of Bushwick and Ridgewood. Known for its daytime summer dance parties, the venue has a 5,000-square-foot indoor warehouse space that is home to parties and dancing year-round.
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Domino Park
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River Street
Part of the ongoing redevelopment of the Domino Sugar Refinery site, Domino Park spreads along the waterfront just north of the Williamsburg Bridge. An elevated walkway offers views of the surrounding area and across the river to Manhattan. Two water features help you cool off, good if the kids have been running around in the factory-inspired playground. There's also a taco stand from Danny Meyer, courts for sand volleyball and bocce and some well-placed reminders that this was once a giant industrial production plant.
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Hearts Wine & Spirits
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1207 Broadway
This small liquor store specializes in natural wines and artisanal spirits. Featuring approachable prices and an excellent selection—take a look at their Instagram for a sample of their offerings—Hearts is a welcome addition to Bushwick.