Jamaican Takeout on Fulton Street, Then a Bed-Stuy Cocktail
Jerk chicken and oxtail piled high at a Fulton Street counter, then a short walk to a warm Marcus Garvey lounge.
📍 Fulton Street to Marcus Garvey
🍗 Plates to Go at Original Ricky's
Start at 1503 Fulton Street, where Original Ricky's Jamaican American Restaurant runs a no-frills takeout counter known for piling plates high with Jamaican staples like jerk chicken and oxtail. Treat it as a grab-and-go stop rather than a sit-down dinner. The counter is open daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, which gives plenty of room to time the meal around the evening ahead.
🍸 Settle In at Confessions Bar
A short walk north, Confessions Bar at 333 Marcus Garvey Boulevard opens at 4:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday and at 3:00 PM on Sunday. The Bed-Stuy cocktail lounge pairs elegant decor with exceptionally warm hospitality, and weekends bring lively DJ sets. Friday and Saturday run until 2:00 AM, while Tuesday through Thursday close at midnight.
🔗 How the Pairing Works
Ricky's covers the meal and Confessions covers the evening. Pick up plates on Fulton Street first, then walk up to Marcus Garvey Boulevard for a round in a warm, elegantly styled lounge. Ricky's stays open until 11:00 PM, which leaves time to circle back for a late plate. Confessions stays closed on Mondays, which leaves Tuesday through Sunday for this pairing.
