Peppa’s in Prospect Lefferts Gardens is a counter-service Caribbean spot about a block from the park.

Sally Roots does affordable Caribbean/American food in a Bushwick space where you’ll want to hang out.

Jacob Restaurant is a buffet in Harlem where you can fill a styrofoam container with some very solid soul food, Caribbean food, or spaghetti.

Kingston is a casual Jamaican restaurant on 116th Street in Harlem with a fun bar and really good jerk chicken.

Sally’s is a Caribbean spot in Bed-Stuy where you should get dinner or drinks someone who’s cooler than you.

Mo’s Original is an affordable ramen spot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens with smoked jerk meats that will make you wish you had a smoker of your own.

Harry’s Daughter is a Caribbean spot in Jersey City where you should get brunch or dinner with a group.

Gloria’s is our favorite spot to get Trinidadian food in the city.

Ital Kitchen is a vegan spot in Crown Heights where you can pretend you're vacationing in the French West Indies.

Trinidad Golden Place is a cash-only Trinidadian bakery in Crown Heights that makes incredible pastries, massive roti, and Chinese-American dishes.

Tamra Teahouse is a casual cafe in Crown Heights that makes very good Asian and African mashup dishes.

Malecon is a Dominican spot in Washington Heights that specializes in rotisserie chicken.

Las’ Lap is a cocktail bar on the Lower East Side with tropical decor, good music, and a few tables where you can eat a full dinner.

MCG Grand Cafe is a small Caribbean restaurant in Prospect Lefferts Gardens that serves some good seafood, and works for takeout and delivery.

De Hot Pot is a cash-only Trinidadian spot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens where you can get a great meal for less than $10.

The Food Sermon is a counter-service spot in Crown Heights that serves really good Caribbean-influenced rice bowls.