Maachew Bentley Trippin in New York

Travel guide to New York, USA by Maachew Bentley
Maachew Bentley

Maachew Bentley Trippin in New York

DJ and photographer, Maachew Bentley
Maachew Bentley

DJ, photographer, member of Queen's rap collective World's Fair and all round bonafide genie; Maachew Bentley epitomises what it means to be Trippin! Always showing us the best spots, he drops his favourite gems in his hometown, New York City.

H0L0

1090 Wyckoff AvenueQueens, NY 11385United States of America

Enough fog machines to sin continuously for 48 hours.

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169 BAR

169 East BroadwayNew York, NY 10002United States of America

5$ for a beer and tequila shot during Happy Hour - ideal for a cheap drink in Chinatown to start your evening.

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House of Yes

2 Wyckoff AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11237United States of America

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+1 646 838 4937

Ummmmm, if you’re invited there, and looking for some wild memories, just go. I’ll leave the rest up to you.

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Baby's All Right

146 BroadwayBrooklyn, NY 11211United States of America

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+1 718 599 5800

Another restaurant mainstay with a pretty big club room in the back, with two parties usually going on. Prolly get a free drink if you ask when Elvis Guesthouse II is coming (if you know you know).

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Elsewhere

599 Johnson AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11237United States of America

Relatively new venue with three rooms, much like the infamous Output sans all the rules. Personal favorite, haven’t really swung a miss since I’ve been going, but do go there on a weekend.

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Mr. Fong's

40 Market StreetNew York, NY 10002United States of America

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+1 646 964 4540

Late night dive bar in Chinatown, where the writers go, hit or miss really just a destination for the late night chill, music played on vinyl only.

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Trans-Pecos

16-11 Weirfield StreetQueens, NY 11385United States of America

Summer vibe for the rave, day time for the outdoor backyard breather.

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The Lot Radio

17 Nassau AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11222United States of America

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+1 347 292 7749

A plot of land on the cusp of GreenPoint / Williamsburg. The Lot has become a home for every artist and local pit stop passerby. Music is playing live from 12 - midnight in a cargo trailer much like your local NTS or Balamii booth, equipped with hammocks, fire pit and outdoor cafe.

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Moma PS1 Contemporary Art Center

Queens, NY 11101United States of America

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+1 718 784 2084

As far as I’m concerned, they have the best programming schedule all year long. From book fairs, to immersive installations, to full day raves every Saturday during the Summer. You can’t really lose going here on an off day or when there’s a line round the block.

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