From its walls covered in pictures and Puerto Rican flags, Toñita's in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn has stood the test of time in NYC.
From its walls covered in pictures and Puerto Rican flags, Toñita's in Williamsburg has stood the test of time.This weekend, Toñita's celebrated 50 years. It’s believed to be the last remaining Caribbean social club in the area."Every Puerto Rican throughout the diaspora and even in Puerto Rico have come here," says Jacqueline Acosta, who grew up in Williamsburg.The owner is Maria Antonia Cay from Juncos, Puerto Rico, but to the community, she’s known as Toñita.
Over the years, it turned into a social club and a place that Latinos can call home.The club has caught the attention of big name artists, including Bad Bunny, who stopped by two years ago. It has also served as the backdrop for Maluma and Madonna’s Rolling Stone shoot.As Williamsburg has changed over the years and been faced with gentrification, Toñita’s social club has remained a fixture. Toñita has been offered millions of dollars to sell the building.
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