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- 221 S. 1st St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-387-0563
Desnuda
Village charmer packing South American punch gets more elbow room in Billyburg. Menu is mostly creative spins on traditional ceviches, although bigger joint allows for more variety. Entrées ... read more
- 173 Irving Ave., Bushwick 11237
- 929-210-9531
Fritzl's Lunch Box
Dan Ross-Leutwyler of Fatty 'Cue and Bellwether does a Brooklynese café. Long narrow dining room seats a handful in orange plastic school chairs. Blood sausage tamale and kale salad to start... read more
- 68 Bergen St., Cobble Hill 11201
- 718-488-3906
Jarro
Natural and organic fare in Cobble Hill. Airy space with chandeliers and a long wooden bar. Sunchoke soup and pappardelle with pork ragu, octopus with baby beets. Pintxos (Basque tapas) like truffl... read more
- 615 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint 11222
- 718-389-6034
Tørst
“World’s greatest beer bar” standing by to slake your "tørst." Avant-garde trio of chef, brewer, and importer join forces in Greenpoint. Bespoke brews by luminaries like Je... read more
- 665 Vanderbilt Ave., Prospect Heights 11238
- 718-783-3400
la mujer GALA
Lauded chef Jennifer Cole-Ruiz of Chopped fame brings small plates to Vanderbilt. Intimate space sees mixed-and-matched floral wallpapers and an artfully chipped fireplace. For tapas, it’s cr... read more
- 152 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg 11211
Skinny Dennis
Lucky Dog peeps go honky-tonking on Metropolitan. Retro-basement vibes, with mismatched chairs, pressed-tin walling, wood by the shit-ton. Old beer signs and outlaw-country iconography round out yo... read more
- 345 Smith St., Carroll Gardens 11231
- 347-689-4699
Nightingale 9
Robert Newton of Seersucker and Smith Canteen hits the Carroll Gardens trifecta with a Vietnamese diner. Linoleum floors and salvaged cafeteria tables fit Ho Chi Minh City schoolhouse vibe. Casual ... read more
- 164 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 347-725-4793
Sweet Chick
Chicken ‘n’ waffles meets fine dining. Elevated approach sees fried birds hitting the golden, crisp, and juicy trifecta. Classic waffles joined by bacon and cheddar or rosemary and shro... read more
- 588 Ffith Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-680-2323
Leske's Bakery
Storied Bay Ridge bakery brings black and white cookies, Danish treats to South Slope. Icing and sprinkles abound. Familiar bites like tea biscuits and rugelach joined by Scandi staples kransekake ... read more
- 349 Smith St., Carroll Gardens 11231
- 718-855-5125
Avlee Greek Kitchen
Upscale, order-at-the-counter spot for Carroll Gardens. Exposed vents, chipped-white brick walls, rustic wood tables fill contemporary space devoid of “Greek” kitsch. Caviar, eggplant, ... read more
- 225 N. 8th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-388-3088
Roebling Sporting Club
Bedford crew takes over K & M, makes it friendly for a new breed of Williamsburger. Sports are the focus, filling in one of the nabe’s missing pieces. Like all good rec rooms, boasts wood... read more
- 12 Jefferson St., Bushwick 11206
Bizarre Bar
Not an OMC reference. Takes name from legendary beatnik hangout Café Bizarre, brings bohemian flair to B-wick. Two French filmmakers do cocktails and screenings 9and burlesque!) in space pep... read more
- 1271 Myrtle Ave., Bushwick 11221
- 718-443-1271
Bossa Nova Civic Club
Alums of 285 Kent and Trip House bring tropical vibes and eclectic beats to a linoleum dance floor on Myrtle Avenue. Beach murals and coconuts spruce up your B-Wick staycation. Handful of artful co... read more
- 409 Lincoln Pl., Prospect Heights 11238
- 718-399-2211
Lincoln Station
American comfort food in a rustic Prospect Heights kitchen. Exposed rafters, wood reclaimed from bowling alley lanes, thirty antique chairs. Hamburgers, kale and leek soup, breakfast egg sandwiches... read more
- 930 Fulton St., Clinton Hill 11238
- 718-622-4679
Three Letters
French-inspired comfort food in a Clinton Hill diner. Burgundy leather booths and a checkerboard tile floor make for a refreshing break from Brooklyn’s reclaimed wood fetish. The moules pouti... read more
- 74 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg 11211
Output
Cielo peeps deliver the first proper dance club in Brooklyn. Close by random Williamsburg cross-section of Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn Brewery. Converted warehouse keeps industrial cred, a... read more
- 1420 Cortelyou Rd., Ditmas Park 11226
- 718-282-0697
Brooklyn Industries
Started with messenger bags made from billboard vinyl, now a full-fledged New York institution. Artist-owned and -managed retailer keeps to a Live, Work, Create philosophy. The creative energy se... read more
- 568 Fourth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-452-6079
Country Boys Restaurant
Legendary Red Hook truck brings its Puebla home cooking to a South Slope brick and mortar. Interior is classic third-world luncheonette, with a front counter lit by a neon palm tree. Dining room ha... read more
- 545 Lorimer St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-486-0200
Suzume
Michael Briones, a Momofuku alum, drops Japanese-inspired fare on the ‘Burg. Izakaya-style small plates like wings, roasted potatoes with spicy mayo. Ramen comes with a range of broths, from ... read more
- 176 N. 9th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-302-1499
Qi Thai Grill
Founding chef Pichet Ong crosses over to the savory side and Williamsburg, takes his inspiration from his Bangkok childhood with him. Green jackfruit curry, charcoal-grilled prawns, five-spice... read more
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