New York Times Picks - East Flatbush

Everyone’s getting all psyched up for the West Indian Day Parade on Eastern Parkway in Bklyn. Maybe a little to excited because someone from the New York Times ventured all the way into my hood, East Flatbush to check out the Caribbean cuisine. Read more here and be sure to check out some of the restaurants if you haven't already.

Culpepper’s, 1082 Nostrand Avenue at Lincoln Road; (718) 940-4122.

Peppa’s Jerk Chicken, 738 Flatbush Avenue between Woodruff and Parkside Avenues.

Ali’s Roti Shop, 589 Flatbush Avenue between Midwood Street and Rutland Road; (718) 462-1730.

Gloria’s, 1148 Nostrand Avenue between Midwood Street and Rutland Road; (718) 493-2183.

Errol’s Bakery and Catering, 661 Flatbush Avenue at Hawthorne Street; (718) 469-6078.

Allan’s Bakery, 1109 Nostrand Avenue between Maple and Midwood Streets; (718) 774-7892.

La Déesse, 1696 Nostrand Avenue at Cortelyou Road; (718) 282-5525.

De Island, 1199 Nostrand Avenue between Fenimore and Hawthorne Streets; (718) 415-6811..

Sybil’s Bakery and Restaurant, 2210 Church Street between Flatbush and Bedford Avenues; (718) 469-9049.

Vincie Bakery, 1729 Nostrand Avenue between Cortelyou and Clarendon Roads.

De Bamboo Express, 772 Flatbush Avenue between Clarkson Avenue and Lenox Road; (718) 469-0117.

Flatbush-Caton Market, 814 Flatbush Avenue at Caton Avenue; (718) 941-1425.