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Must-visit Food in Brooklyn

Must-visit Food in Brooklyn

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Created by daniel harvey • Updated On: August 16, 2011

Some of my usual food haunts in and around Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Park Slope and Coney Island.

Canaille Bistro is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

1. Canaille Bistro

78 5th Ave (St. Marks), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · North Slope · 6 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: Philippe and Marie are stellar hosts. Everything on the menu is delicious too. Snag the lobster rolls if they're on the specials.

Bogota Latin Bistro is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

2. Bogota Latin Bistro

8.9
141 5th Ave (at St. Johns Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Colombian Restaurant · North Slope · 249 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: If you happen to come across the coca-cola pollo on the specials then order it!

Peperoncino is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

3. Peperoncino

72 5th Ave (St Marks), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 29 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: Be sure to try the cocktails. The mojitos are great.

The Smoke Joint is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

4. The Smoke Joint

87 S Elliott Pl (btwn Lafayette Ave & Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Fort Greene · 215 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: If you ask them nicely (and tip enough) they'll deliver just outside their radius.

Madiba Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

5. Madiba Restaurant

195 Dekalb Ave (btwn Carlton Ave. & Adelphi St.), Brooklyn, NY
African Restaurant · Fort Greene · 150 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: Be sure to try the whiskey milkshakes.

Alchemy Restaurant & Bar is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

6. Alchemy Restaurant & Bar

7.5
56 5th Ave (btwn Bergen St. & St. Marks Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · North Slope · 110 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: Stand out burgers. Be sure to give 'em a go.

Sheep Station is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

7. Sheep Station

149 4th Ave (at Douglass St), Brooklyn, NY
Australian Restaurant · North Slope · 75 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: Try the grilled chook.

Cody's Ale House Grill is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

8. Cody's Ale House Grill

154 Court St (Dean St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 29 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: Love the simple, straight forward atmosphere. Cody's is owned and operated by a former cop. He's a great guy.

City Sub is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

9. City Sub

450 Bergen St (at 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · North Slope · 55 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: Best sandwiches in the city. Get there early to make sure they don't run out of bread.

Bark Hot Dogs is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

10. Bark Hot Dogs

474 Bergen St (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · North Slope · 195 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: Try the bark dog. And the chilli cheese dog.

New China Wok is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

11. New China Wok

57 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Restaurant · North Slope · 4 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: General Tso's and sweet and sour chicken are solid. As our the egg rolls.

Nathan's Famous is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

12. Nathan's Famous

8.0
1310 Surf Ave (at Stillwell Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Coney Island · 360 tips and reviews

daniel h.daniel harvey: Get your history on. This is the home of the original frank.

Denny's Delight is one of Must-visit Food in Brooklyn.

13. Denny's Delight

1212 Surf Ave (W 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Coney Island · 1 tip

daniel h.daniel harvey: If you find yourself out in Coney Island then swing by Denny's for a Slush Puppy.