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Zona de Cuba featured on Urbanoire
Filled with passion and fire, Zona de Cuba is a Bronx rooftop restaurant serving a menu of first-class Cuban cuisine. We loved the croquetes, seafood paella, mofongo, and pan-seared chicken breast, especially because they all came with the essential accoutrements–platanos maduros or fritos, savory black beans, yuca, and more.
The Top 50 New York City Rooftop Bars
According to the US News and World Report, New York is the fourth most diverse city in the United States. This spectacular diversity has forged a unique culinary culture all its own, many of it staged on some of the most stunning rooftops in the world.
The Best NYC Rooftop Bars for Golden Hour Hangs
The craving for chilled cocktails, a solid dose of vitamin D, and immaculate views is a bonafide guarantee this time of year—and lucky for us, NYC’s rooftop bar scene thrives during the summer.
On top of exploring the city’s fun weekend activities and checking out cool art exhibits and clubs, sipping on a drink during golden hour at a sky-high watering hole right now is something we’re willing to make a priority.
13 Sun-Soaked Rooftops for Eating and Drinking in NYC
Outdoor dining setups have considerably leveled up over the last year of the pandemic, from cordoned-off sidewalk stools to full-blown outdoor dining rooms. But for the few months of spring and summer that are unofficially known as rooftop season in New York, some of the best outdoor seats are found atop breweries, bars, and restaurants. Here are 13 of our favorite shaded spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
Where to Explore Cuban Culture in NYC
Grab a drink at the Bronx’s Zona de Cuba (558 Grand Concourse), its colorful, plant-filled rooftop outdoor patio offering views of the city skyline. Lounge on plush rainbow seats while sipping a mojito criollo or glass of sangria, or enjoy brunch, lunch, or dinner underneath the twinkling stringed lights and shaded umbrellas. The space is just as airy and lush inside too, bedecked with sparkling chandeliers and filled with plants set against a black-and-white-tiled floor. There’s live music and dancing too.