Check out this brand new vegetarian restaurant which includes items like cacio e pepe, shiitake mushrooms, and wood-roasted broccoli rabe with cheese and Calabrian chiles. Healthy and delicious. Read more.
Really cool interior. Margaritas were too sweet. El Plato don is fucking killer. One of my favorite places in the neighborhood.
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Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. (That phonebooth thing? Pretty cool, right?) Ask the bartender to suggest a drink. It'll be excellent.
Ricotta Pancakes for Brunch. Send someone early to put your name in because no matter the time, day, weather there's always a wait.
The Thai Basil Gimlet—with gin, pineapple gum syrup and lime—will undoubtedly provide relief on muggy nights to come. So too will the Grapefruit Sbagliato, Bricolage’s riff on the negroni. Read more.
Bar Tabac has hands-down the best brunch, as well as the best late night or afternoon snacks, in our neighborhood. -Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York City
Standout cocktails include the Mr. Howell ($9), with single-malt scotch, aged rum, lime juice, and maple syrup. Try it with a grilled cheese sandwich, which stacks up with the best in Brooklyn. Read more.
Here's what happens when hipster chefs get it right. Market-driven goodness and go-to pizzas. Check out the Heritage Radio Network, which broadcasts from the dining room on Sundays. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Intimate and charming space. To avoid waiting an hour or longer for a table, call earlier in the afternoon to get your party at the top of the waiting list.
Eastern European vegetarian lunch counter. Go for breakfast hash browns, egg and cheese sandwiches on challah, and plenty of Old World charm.
Wayyyy better than Vegetarian Dim Sum House. Better service. Better food. Better atmosphere. This is my go to dim sum place in NYC.
Everything. Incredibly delicious and the sweetest, best staff of any restaurant I've been to. Seriously.
the Luzzo's BK Pizza belongs in the pizza hall of fame. the truffle/umami oil drizzled on top is insane.
Lucali still serves some of the city's finest pizzas, and the dining room is a real beauty. [Eater 38 Member]
Terrific brunch. Delicious & reasonably priced - the biscuits are a must. Great espresso, too.
If a garden could grow a fresh, delicious cocktail, it'd be the "Cool Hand Cuke". Unique, tasty & a perfect drink to sip as you wait for a table (they don't take reservations, but the wait was fun).
Go to Vinegar Hill House and be happy that you stayed in Brooklyn. They will be nice to you even if you are the only person in the place not wearing plaid. Also, there is a fireplace.
Some of the freshest, most delicious food near City Hall. Try the homemade tofu or tuna tataki salads, Midori juice and one of the unusual macarons - like goma or matcha.
Best sit-down pizza in the East Village (and probably Manhattan). An ambitious eater can down a whole pie, so get a couple different ones for your table.
A great place to have in the neighborhood. Delicious brunch & dinner. Drink menu: well-planned. Space: cozy & casual w/perfect design details. Outdoor movies in the back yard!
Walk through the flowershop and make your way to the bar where they host special “tasting” events, as well as music, comedy and offbeat performances.
Get the roast beef, FRIED eggplant & mozz sandwich and eat it at the nearby park, heaven. Read more.
Put your name in 2 hrs before you feel even the slightest hint of hunger. Drink at one of the many nearby bars. Return just as your stomach feels like it's eating itself. Try...anything. It's all good
If you can find the elbow room in this always-lively joint, you won't be disappointed with the abundance of whiskey and perfectly-balanced cocktails.
With extremely unique vibes, the bar’s 250 plus specialty drinks are divided into categories like Health, Stress Relievers and Pain Killers. Read more.
Great vibe, incredibly chill. All of the drinks are too easy to drink. That's the best compliment I can give.
This place has old school cocktails, nightly jazz, and the dark mood-lighting only associated with a 1920s speakeasy.
Step 1: Get the cacio e pepe frittelle as a starter. Step 2: Celebrate your incredible life choices.
Staff Pick! Jenny (Exhibitions): Old-fashioned cocktails in a cozy space with an amazing copper bar. Great spot for a mid-winter drink.
At St. Mazie, an easy-to-miss door across from the bar opens onto a staircase that descends to the cellar where you’ll feel transported back to the 1880s. Read more.
Delicious Chinese bakery at great prices.I like the pineapple buns and custard buns. They make awesome custom birthday fruit cakes, too!
A solid mini-chain devoted to kati rolls, the Indian version of a burrito. Vegetarian fillings are our favorites.
The cavatelli pasta alone is worth the trip, but, then, so is the rest of the food and scene here, which is quintessentially Aging Hipster in the best possible way. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This place is cool. The lighting and skylights give it an inviting, natural feel. Go to the back room where you can drink coffee in natural light. I'm glad they're in the neighborhood.
Sunset Park is one of the highest points in Brooklyn. Make sure you check out the view as you sled downhill! Read more.
If you want any chance at doing something else with your afternoon or evening, get there about a half hour before it opens. Order a whole pie; it's not worth the trip to get it by the slice. Read more.
Hip and discerning wine and beer selections, along with a knowledge staff makes this cramped yet cozy local joint a must-visit if in Bay Ridge.
Make reservations or go early. This is Middle Eastern food mecca. Definitely start with the hummus and tabbouleh followed by a delicious half chicken. Order lots of appetizers.
check the calendar for Sunday brunch and snag a spot. $50 for incredible buffet, bottomless drinks, and live music.
Honestly priced small-plate establishment. Gratuity free. Comfortable dining yet intimate date spot. Best scallops on this side of the canal. Recommend the pappardelle!
Step 1: Sit at the downstairs bar (get there early to avoid a crowd). Step 2: Order a cocktail & pasta. Step 3: Repeat step 2.
same owners as henry's local in carroll gardens. excellent coffee drinks while the café space is a stripped down take on old-europe. a good spot for meetings as well as for writing sessions.
One of the best spots in the city for a beautiful and delicate cup of tea. They have mastered the Taiwanese tea and the pastries are one of the cities most hidden secrets.
Fresh and exciting without being stuffy or pretentious. Everything is well considered from the space to the plates and napkins. Get ALL the snacks, the carrot crepe, the scallops, and pork collar.
A subterranean speakeasy for a secret rendezvous. Ring the doorbell by the gold sign to gain entry and order the Tiffany cocktail, designed especially for Tiffany by Raines Law bartenders.
At this intimate bar tucked inside the Iroquois Hotel you can sip wine or beer, but we suggest trying the carefully-made, retro-style cocktails.
After 30 years—during which time John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Bill Evans grooved here—this basement club still hosts the crème de la crème of mainstream jazz talent. Doors open at 8pm.
Best comedy club in NYC. Every time I've gone a big name shows up to surprise the crowd with a set (like Louis CK, Damon Wayans &Colin Quinn). Always a fun time.
A dark, underground sake cave with cool bartenders. Get the Hakkaisan Honjozo neat - pricey, but you certainly won't regret it. If you get the munchies, go for salmon or mentaiko chazuke.
Delicious pastries and froyo but the classic matcha and matcha latte is what you come here for.
The Bitches say: A-. This brunch newcomer is a welcome addition to the healthy cafe scene. Great for a breakfast meeting or a quick weekday brunch. Read more.
ask for the two special salsas (one cashew--really!--and one spicy). don't miss the margaritas.
The 16 stuffed-arepa choices wander pretty far afield. Classics include reina pepiada and pabellon. But you can also get the Frida Khalo, which gives a twist with its avocado and shredded cheese. Read more.
chicken parm, platter-style, with the extra cheese and pasta is my new favorite over a sandwich
You’ll want some smoked eggplant, hummus and a carrot-puree pizza before the chicken under a brick. If this be healthy eating, eat on! Read more.
The salad bowls are a superior tasting, healthy, quick lunch or dinner choice. The portions are ample and are a great value. Imagine a Mediterranean version of chipotle and that's Cava Grille!
Wonderfully tasty place with great selection in a surprisingly spacious location. Pizza and steak are great, as are desserts
I've always wanted someone to put shakshuka -- poached egg with spiced tomatoes, tahini, and cilantro -- into a pita to save me the effort of all that dipping. Taboonette has that breakfast sandwich.
The new restaurant from the Charlie Bird crew features pizzas cooked in wood-fired Stefano Ferraro ovens. The menu features a classic Margherita, and a clam pie. Read more.
The basement canteen at this temple makes New York's best dosas and some excellent homestyle south Indian food. All vegetarian, all very cheap.
The Buvette chef's take on rustic Italian small plates with rustic West Village decor. Equally tasty, great value ($90 dinner for two with wine), and the perfect date spot. Crostini are all great.
Must try: the incredibly rich hot chocolate with fat, house-made marshmallows and the moist “melted” chocolate-chip cookies.
In the morning, a casual cafe offering light breakfast dishes. In the middle of the day, an Italian delicatessen. And at night, a bustling bar and dining room serving a menu of rustic Italian fare.
The ice cream flavors here range from classic (vanilla, chocolate) to Asian-inspired (red bean, black sesame and lychee).
Romantic, romantic, romantic. The garden in the back is perfect for sharing wine, a cheese plate, dessert, and longing looks.
Like beer? The Bonnefont Garden at The Cloisters grows hops. Take a garden highlights tour May–October at 1:00 p.m. (Kamomi, Design)
Wings run $10 for 8, the tater tots ($3) are a solid accoutrement to a $5 beer-and-whiskey shot deal, or you can opt for the white cheddar mac & cheese ($10) and shell out for an Old Fashioned ($9). Read more.
This place is underrated. The kale cupcakes (eggs baked in kale in muffin tins) are my go-to for brunch. Go easy on the spicy sauce, which is great but will pack a wallop. Great, green cocktails too!
The breezy spot boasts some great views. Tap wines produced by their in-house winery are served alongside a curated list of the venue's favorite global wineries. They're also serving beer and spirits. Read more.
Hang out in the amazingly large backyard and you'll feel like you're in Brooklyn. Heat lamps and a fun crowd.
