"If you’re wondering what kind of grocery store develops a cult following, residents of Bushwick and Bedford–Stuyvesant would be the best people to ask. Culture Trip takes a peek into the beloved and mysterious Mr. Kiwi’s 24-hour grocery store at the intersection of Myrtle Broadway in Brooklyn. Myrtle Broadway marks the border between Bushwick and Bed-Stuy, two of Brooklyn’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods on either side of the above-ground JMZ subway route that connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. The area is known for being the birthplace of The Notorious B.I.G. (on the Bed-Stuy side) and Jay-Z. While the latter’s stage name is derived from the childhood nickname 'Jazzy,' an urban myth claims that the moniker was gleaned from the JZ trains which are so central to local residents. ..."
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