Ripe Kitchen & Bar

Ripe Kitchen & Bar RIPE (rahyp) adj. - having arrived at the highest point of development or excellence, as to be ready for reaping, gathering or eating).
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The original intention was simply to have a neighborhood bar with a limited menu of just amazingly seasoned Jerk Chicken, smoked over some “real” charcoal on our massive grill, and some super fresh Fried or Steamed Snapper - like we all used to eat on Sundays at the beach in Kingston, Jamaica where we grew up, sipping on potent cocktails. We began that way, but as word got out, our customers beg

ged for more menu items and pleaded for full dinner service. We recognized that there was a void in the neighborhood for such a venue so we foolishly filled it, and now, 7 years later, we are still up to our necks running a “real” restaurant (er, neighborhood joint)


We delight in challenging traditional business methods and passionately believe that business can be fun. We enjoy a sense of being different, because unlike most businesses, we esteem Ripe as a continuous “work in progress” with a “purpose beyond profits”. We continuously strive to present the Art, Literature, Music, and Food of our Caribbean culture in new and interesting ways. Management is deeply committed to social responsibility, so at the drop of a hat, with drink specials flowing, we make friends and dancers of everyone - neighbors, dignitaries, tourists and staff members alike - into the wee, wee (did we say wee ?) hours of the morning. Ripe will compromise on almost anything but not our core ideology, our aesthetics or our sense of curiosity.

The Bass from the sound systems are getting readyto vibrate through the pavement of Eastern Parkwayand the air is alread...
09/03/2026

The Bass from the sound systems are getting ready
to vibrate through the pavement of Eastern Parkway
and the air is already smelling like jerk chicken, sweat,
and pure anticipation.
The pan-yards are blaring out loud as the bands beat out the final touches on the sweet sounds of competition.

It hits you all at once:
tonight kicks off the legendary Brooklyn Caribbean Carnival weekend.

Let’s be honest.
This summer went by in the blink of an eye, and you probably didn’t do half the things you promised yourself you would back in June. Your weekends vanished into a
blur of errands, screen time, and “we should catch up soon” texts that never happened.
And seriously, enough already with the back-to-school crap.
Let the kids figure it out! They can go online and get
half that stuff cheaper anyway, saving you from hours of wandering like a zombie through endless,
non-existent inventory in the big-box stores.

This is the unofficial final act of the season.
The good weather and good times are
almost behind us, and it is time to chill and enjoy the weekend for what it’s worth.
This is your absolute last chance to rescue your summer from being totally forgettable. You could spend
tonight scrolling on the couch, or you could be here—
clutching a cold, vibrant Sorrel Mojito, feeling the rhythm of the season, and dancing under the
tutelage of Ripe’s Accomplished Imbibing & Good Times Instructors.

The Society for Social Drinking, Carousing, Wining
and Wotless behaviour will also be hosting a
weekend long meeting here.
All are welcome to join, membership dues are
being accepted at the bar.

Summer is officially clearing its throat to leave, but the
party isn’t over until we say it is.
Grab a drink,
get down here tonight, and make the last weekend of
the season the one you actually remember.

�Come celebrate Carnival Weekend with
�pure revelry!
Stay thirsty, my friends.

RESERVE NOW

914-665-7689

We love seeing the happy especially when it features a little bit of the old and the new! 📷:LyndaLee
09/01/2026

We love seeing the happy especially when it features a little bit of the old and the new! 📷:LyndaLee

Introducing the Basil Smash! Another of our grown and sexy weekend specials. Try one while they’re still available.
08/29/2026

Introducing the Basil Smash! Another of our grown and sexy weekend specials. Try one while they’re still available.

They’re baaaaack! In addition to our Sorrel Mojitos, Ripe’s Guava Jerk Ribs are available as this weekend’s special. Wha...
08/28/2026

They’re baaaaack! In addition to our Sorrel Mojitos, Ripe’s Guava Jerk Ribs are available as this weekend’s special. What better way to feel like you’re in the islands than with a taste of the islands…before it’s back to school and yuh free paypa bun! IYKYK Raspec’

Did you know? There’s a dedicated catering line for all the usual Ripe hits and nuff, nuff more. 914 207 6030 Our comple...
08/26/2026

Did you know? There’s a dedicated catering line for all the usual Ripe hits and nuff, nuff more. 914 207 6030 Our complete catering menu is on our website. Have the party at your house or the office!

Summer nights are slowly getting cooler…spend the rest of them with us - it’s always hot and happening in here.
08/17/2026

Summer nights are slowly getting cooler…spend the rest of them with us - it’s always hot and happening in here.

Today is Jamaica’s Independence Day…but if you look at a map of flavor, there is a 400-year-oldcrime scene we need to ta...
08/06/2026

Today is Jamaica’s Independence Day…

but if you look at a map of flavor, there is a 400-year-old
crime scene we need to talk about.

For centuries, Mexico has been calling their favorite crimson hibiscus flower drink Agua de Jamaica.

Meanwhile, the people of Jamaica—the actual island—
simply call it Sorrel.

It is the most delicious case of international identity theft in culinary history, and tonight, we are executing a sting operation to take the name back.

We are kicking it up a notch.
We took those authentic, real-deal deep crimson island
flowers—brewed real Yard style
(yes i know everyone has their own version, as do we)
to be heavily spiced, tart,
and sweet—then completely weaponized it for
Ripe’s balmy Thursday night
Independence Day celebrations!

Meet the
“Adult Jamaica Drink.”
We locked that childhood classic flavor down with
a heavy pour of authentic island fire, turning a refreshing daytime staple into a serious nigh-time adult beverage.

No agave. No tequila. No compromises.
Just pure history, reclaiming its identity
one high-proof sip at a time.

Mexicans call it Jamaica.

Jamaicans call it Sorrel.

You will call it the best thing you’ve tasted all week!

TONIGHT’S SPECIAL:

Buy your first “Adult Jamaica Drink,” and
your second one is HALF OFF if you can correctly
pronounce hibiscus in Spanish (Flor de Jamaica)
to your bartender without twisting your tongue.
You better practice rolling that “R” before you show up!

Come celebrate Independence Day with pure history.
Stay thirsty, my friends.

Good people. Delicious food. Fun times. There’s nothing better than a summer lyme with us here at Ripe. Come through! ...
07/30/2026

Good people. Delicious food. Fun times. There’s nothing better than a summer lyme with us here at Ripe. Come through!

THE GREAT THIRD‑PLACE RUMBLEThe Coalition of AthleticInebriates & Degenerates(AKA-the usual suspects)will be holding the...
07/17/2026

THE GREAT THIRD‑PLACE RUMBLE

The Coalition of Athletic
Inebriates & Degenerates
(AKA-the usual suspects)
will be holding their meeting on
Saturday July 18th,
2026 at 5pm

All are welcome to participate after the initial
pre-game consumption ceremonies have
commenced at the bar.
Promptly at game time, they open the floor to all
game-only related imbibing & commentary, including
but not limited to the rum‑powered referee arguments, and general FOOTball related bacchanalia

Look — third place isn’t exactly legendary.
Nobody’s carving statues over this match.
But that’s exactly why it is going to be
ridiculous in the best way.
Because at Ripe, the game is just the excuse.

The real show?

Bar‑Only Specials all night.

THE ARSENAL WILL INCLUDE:

Spicy Jersey Fries
Mango‑Habanero Wings
The Jerk Steak that already
won our unofficial
Culinary World Cup
Ripe Rum Punch
Red Stripe
FRESH Squeezed Margaritas
Flash‑grilled Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken Quesadillas
Codfish Spring Rolls
Stuffed Ripe Plantains
Jerk Wings
Fried Red Snapper
Because if you’re watching a match that barely
matters, you deserve cocktails & grub that
absolutely do.
This isn’t about trophies.
It’s about noise, nonsense, food, friends,
and full‑volume trash talk.
Show up. Stir the pot. Claim your title.
Third place is about to get louder
than First place.
see you at the bar on Saturday!

Address

151 W Sandford Boulevard
Mount Vernon, NY
10550

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 4pm - 12am

Telephone

+19146657689

Website

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