Parkchester (6)

A ten minute walk north from the station, through the Bronx’s version of Stuytown and Peter Cooper Village, brings you NYC’s most popping Dominican restaurant. But you can also enjoy the weird sculptural fountain within The Bronx Unionport Parkchester Park off this stop, or the Marshalls and Macy’s nestled within the historical housing complexes, or a really banging streetwear shop.

The City’s Best Dominican Restaurant

It’s Ajo y Oregano. Or, try The Vegan Factory a few minutes’ walk west, which is another slapping Dominican spot, but, you know, vegan.

Parkchester Housing History

Look up before it’s gone, to see if any terracotta sculptures remain on the historic Parkchester houses. The sociologically-minded may also enjoy this article about what Parkchester was made for (the middle class), versus what it’s becoming.

Bronx Streetwear

Stussy is stuffy, and Supreme is a corporation - if you want real streetwear, go to The Culture’s Gallery on Westchester Ave. The owner Jose is usually hanging out, and he also carries his son’s clothing brand, which is all about mental health.

Worth the 10-minute walk north of the station. Peep the classic Parkchester housing above.

The Macy’s, embedded within the historic Parkchester Houses

The Culture Gallery

The Bronx Unionport Parkchester Park