Dept of Culture

All 34 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Best Black-owned or Latinx-owned small businesses? 2 pts
“The chef cooks his childhood Nigerian recipes, interacts directly with dinner guests, communal seating, very intimate / family-style vibes.”
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in:Going to Dept of Culture2 pts
“Cancel it if possible. I rarely feel like I got ripped off but I did when I went here. Food was good but small portions for only 4 courses and they all were cold when they set them down.”
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in:One splurge meal as a single diner in nyc - where are you going?6 pts
“Dept of Culture. Nigerian, family style, solo chef, very small place, great host & great stories.”
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in:Dept of Culture Reservations3 pts
“For what it’s worth, it was a great experience and I would recommend!”
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in:Visiting NYC- Looking for hyper specific recs3 pts
replying to u/make_thick_in_warm: You should for sure check out [Dept. of Culture](https://www.deptofculturebk.com) in BedStuy, incredible Nigerian tasting menu
“but definitely worth going to if you feel like going to a special spot!”
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in:Dept of Culture Reservations1 pts
“the hype didn't match the experience for me. As someone who has actually been to quite a few countries in West Africa, the dishes were just a tad above average.”
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in:Best Spots off the G Train1 pts
“dinner party off the fulton stop and dept of culture off the bedford stop are more upscale/prix fixe with rotating menus but really fun experiences”
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in:Uncommon/underrated ethnic representations in the food scene in NYC?1 pts
“Senegalese- Dept of Culture (more expensive)”
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postNYC Soup Checklist128 pts
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in:What are some restaurants that are genuinely doing something unique, and doing it well?42 pts
“Dept. of Culture is also definitely something to check out if you're looking for unique.”
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in:Just got back from UK and am now in desperate need of finding two things locally. a) clotted cream. b) Nigerian food.18 pts
“For Nigerian Food, you have to check out: Dept of Culture and Radio Kwara in Brooklyn. You won’t be disappointed.”
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in:Has the service from a restaurant turned you off completely from it?5 pts
“the worst man bun wearing hipster whose horrible behavior ensured I will never return to the restaurant”
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in:Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi5 pts
replying to u/Broad-Winner-7964: I was fighting to get a table there.. 🥺kind of relieved that I didn’t. I think there aren’t many black chefs with such a strong reputation as Kwame. If you know a great black chef fine dining restaurant that doesn’t cost a liver, please let me know.
“Dept. of Culture and Radio Kwara are legit.”
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in:Visiting NYC- Looking for hyper specific recs5 pts
“incredible Nigerian tasting menu”
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in:Going to Dept of Culture4 pts
“basically just sit there and enjoy it.”
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in:Best Nigerian food in NYC?4 pts
“[Department of Culture](https://www.deptofculturebk.com/) and [Radio Kwara](https://www.radiokwarabk.com/) in Bed-Stuy are both very good.”
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in:ISO: Recc for a celebratory but not stuffy or overly serious dinner in BK4 pts
“Dept. of Culture”
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in:Similar restaurants to Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi2 pts
“Dept of Culture, Teranga and Cafe Rue Dix might work if you’re looking for African cuisine”
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in:Radio Kwara - A Not Review2 pts
“So much love for Radio Kwara and Dept. of Culture (same chef). Fun to see elevated Nigerian food.”
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in:What Brooklyn restaurant “wow’d” you recently?2 pts
replying to u/AwarenessDesigner902: Radio Kwara. West African cuisine. Great atmosphere, super warm and welcoming staff. I still think about the food there.
“Such good food and was a cool and memorable experience”
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in:I want Dinner with an Experience any recommendations2 pts
“Dept of culture”
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in:I need recommendations for my trip to NYC later this month2 pts
“Dept of Culture - Nigerian tasting menu (byob)”
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in:NYC dinner recommendations1 pts
“Department of culture.”
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in:Dept of Culture Reservations1 pts
“Great spot, great chef.”
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in:Favorite dinner spots in/around Bed Stuy? 1 pts
“Dept of culture”
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in:Most fun dinner spots in nyc???1 pts
“Had a great time at Dept of Culture”
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in:West African restaurant?1 pts
“Joloff, Dept. of Culture”
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in:Looking for West African recs1 pts
“Department of Culture in Bedstuy”
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in:Rate these NYC "Must-Try" Food Recommendations 1 pts
“Check out Radio Kwara and Dept of Culture for excellent Nigerian food”
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in:Michelin Star Private Dining 1 pts
“It’s not Michelin star but sure if you can get a private booking at dept of culture!!”
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in:James Beard Award Semi-finalists1 pts
“Dept of culture is incredible”
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in:What’s the spiciest god damn dish in NYC? Make me regret asking this.1 pts
“Department of culture”
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in:If you could only pick ONE restaurant in NYC, what would it be?1 pts
“The food is fantastic and innovative. You can feel the love that goes into the food and the craft! Also just great dining experiences overall-for all of the above.”
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in:Communal dining experience?1 pts
“Dept of Culture”
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