Chocobar Cortes
Chocobar Cortes | Photo by Cole Saladino for Thrillist
Chocobar Cortes | Photo by Cole Saladino for Thrillist

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In the upper reaches of New York City, sits the South Bronx, an eclectic and historically rich area made up of four neighborhoods: Concourse, Melrose, Mott Haven, and Port Morris. Known for its combined vibe of nostalgia and new creative inspiration, since the end of the 1950s, the South Bronx has been home to a predominantly Latino and Black community. Today, along with the rest of the borough’s thriving Latino population (which is more than 54%) a tight-knit and expansive Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Mexican enclave continues to reside here.

From culinary excellence to creative innovations, there’s plenty to explore. When hunger strikes, drop by the San Juan-based Chocobar Cortes for an imaginative chocolate-infused selection of dishes like Chocolate Grilled Cheese and a Chocolate Old Fashioned. Additional crowd favorites include Rosa’s at Park for reimagined Latin classics or Empanology at The Bronx Brewery for a raved-about range of handhelds.

For outdoor enthusiasts, try out your green thumb at the volunteer-run community garden called La Finca Del Sur on East 183rd Street. And then follow your alfresco activity with a journey to a range of vibrant art galleries like WALLWORKS NY and small-owned businesses for some retail therapy including clothing/accessories from Perico Limited and handmade furniture by Gomez Design Studio.

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