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NYC Restaurant Week is back for the Summer

July 17, 2024
The list of local spots includes old favorites and exciting newcomers while highlighting a wide range of cuisines. Williamsburg participants include Kru, Nami Nori, Terasa North Ninth, Francie, Leuca, Recette, Mable’s Smokehouse, Antica Pesa, Kokomo…

The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now

July 15,2024
Why we love it? As we wrote at the time, Kokomo’s wood-fired flatbreads, slow braised oxtail and chicken and waffles are all bonafide comfort foods. The restaurant interior’s warm tones and florid design further set the mood…
Can’t wait to come back again soon!
July  11,2024
This is absolutely one of the best spots in NYC for late night fun in the city! They have late night hours with live music, DJ, bottle service, cocktail trees, and amazing Caribbean food! It’s definitely one of the best…

@Kokomonyc is the place to be for late night fun

July 1,2024
Tropical vibes and the BEST rum punch! For bottle service, a special menu and DJs- check out their Good Juice Thursdays from 4:00PM- 11:00PM . Also check out Koko Hour: 5pm-7pm and 9pm-10pm for 2 for 1 cocktails, food specials and DJs.
Christina shared Kokomo
stories at the event!

June 28,2024

Your Caribbean Escape in the Heart of NYC This Summer 2024
June 25, 2024
Kokomo restaurant, located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, entrepreneurs and New York City natives Ria Grahame and Kevol Graham (partners in both life and business). Kokomo will definitely transport you to the Caribbean …

Darnell shared Kokomo stories at the event!

June 28,2024

Blake Bosch shared Kokomo stories at the event!

June 28,2024

Nic Uff shared Kokomo stories at the event!

June 28,2024

The Best Rum, Tropical and Tiki Bars in NYC
June 25, 2024
Located in Williamsburg, Kokomo offers a stunning selection of rum cocktails and sophisticated Caribbean eats. It has a welcoming ambiance, and the drinks even come with immersive experiences.

These Flavorful Foods Highlight the Best of the Caribbean

June 8 ,2024
From its initial debut during the height of the pandemic, Kokomo remains one of the most elevated Caribbean dining experiences in all of NYC…

These Flavorful Foods Highlight the Best of the Caribbean
June 8, 2024
Ria and Kevol Graham, the husband and wife hospitality duo, aimed to encapsulate the vibrant essence of the Caribbean within Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood using inspiration…

10 Black-Owned Restaurants To Visit In Brooklyn

May 28, 2024

10 Black-Owned Restaurants To Visit In Brooklyn

May 23, 2024

You Can Eat Live & Wander At Kokomo Brooklyn’s Hotspot

May 22, 2024

Flavor Behavior featured Kokomo in a post!

May 10,2024

Flavor Behavior featured Kokomo in a post!

May 10,2024

Laura featured Kokomo in a static pos!

May 8,2024

19 Delicious Black-Owned Brooklyn Restaurants

April 25, 2024
Kokomo is a beautiful restaurant with food as good as its aesthetics. The restaurant has become a neighborhood staple thanks to its unique flatbread offerings and packed block parties…

Give Mom A Memorable Dining Experience This Mother’s Day
Apr 16, 2024
Take mom on a Caribbean vacation for the senses! Kokomo restaurant in Williamsburg crafts the perfect opportunity to show that special woman in your life how much you care…
Governor  Hochul wants to-go coctails to be permanent in New York

February 16 ,2024
Originally introduced as a remedy for struggling restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, the law turned out to be a lifeline for establishments facing financial hardship. Kevol Graham of Caribbean restaurant Kokomo says that the law…

Eatup! NYC with MArcus Samuelsson and Bevy Smith

February 4, 2024
Marcus Samuelsson and Bevy Smith visit some of their favorite Black-owned businesses and restaurants.

Check Out These BK Spots For Restaurant Week                                            

Jaunary 17, 2024 
There are over 60 Brooklyn options for diners during Restaurant Week.  NYC Restaurant Week kicked off Tuesday with 64 Brooklyn joints  …

Brooklyn restaurant offering custom mocktails to support Dry January

January 16,2024
“Dry January” might mean giving up alcohol but, it doesn’t have to mean giving up fun, freshly shaken drinks. Kokomo Carribean Restaurant …

The 10 Best Caribbean Spots in NYC, According to Our Editors         

January 10, 2024
Craving a Cuban sandwich? Or is succulent jerk chicken on your mind? Maybe it’s rice and peas, or roast pork. Whatever island  …

The 10 Best Caribbean Spots in NYC, According to Our Editors

January 10,2024
This Williamsburg spot is influenced by various Caribbean nations, and its menu proves it. Offering dinner, drinks and brunch, Kokomo is slinging classics like jerk chicken and modern meals like sweet plantain pancakes alike…

The 10 Best Caribbean Spots in NYC, According to Our Editors

January 10, 2024
Craving a Cuban sandwich? Or is succulent jerk chicken on your mind? Maybe it’s rice and peas, or roast pork. Whatever island delicacy you’re in the mood for, there are plenty of places around the city to get your fix…

These are the 62 Brooklyn Restaurants Participating in Restaurant Week 2024

January 9, 2024
We’ll take any scrap of good news we can during these bleak winter months. For example, NYC Restaurant Week is back …

The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now                                              

January 8, 2024
Including dazzling newcomers and familiar favorites.Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task …

31 Most Romantic Restaurant in NYC right now                                         

December 21, 2023 
New York City is one of the most romantic cities in the world, hands down. Here’s where to go for a date night with that special someone!

Cooking with Kadri Hajdaraj

October 13, 2023
Chef Kadri Hajdaraj, of Kokomo NYC and Oxkale NYC, joined Cheddar News in studio to showcase some of his favorite Caribbean cuisines…

Kokomo Founders Kevol and Ria Graham Discuss Creating a Caribbean -Inspired Hot Spot in Brroooklyn 

September 4, 2023 
Ria and Kevol Graham are a match made in culinary heaven!  The couple met through their careers in hospitality fell in love while traveling the Caribbean, later …

Why these eye-catching COVID-era NYC dining sheds deserve to stay                                  

April 8, 2023
Long since the time when COVID-19 killed 800 New York City residents in a day,  monuments to the pandemic’s hellish early months stand proudly, or stubbornly…

Recipe  for success: How a couple brought carribbean fare                                                                                                  

February 20, 2023 
Kevol and Ria Graham share their remarkable journey of opening their Caribbean inspired restaurant  four months…

With Her Restaurant Kokomo She Brought caribbean Desing to Brooklyn                                                                      

January 27, 2023 
When Ria Graham set out to create Kokomo with her husband Kevol their mission was to transport guests to the Caribbean without …

The economy , funding, and 3 other small-business challengs entrepreneurs will  face in 2023, according to foundes 

January 25, 2023 
Whether you’re starting or scaling a business in 2023, this year is poised to challenge both new and veteran entrepreneurs …

Restaurant Review : Kokomo

January 14, 2022 
On paper, Kokomo is a Caribbean spot in Williamsburg where you can get pastas, flatbreads, and more topped with things like jerk chicken and oxtail …