Walk the tree lined streets of Boerum Hill to chill on a hot day. Duck into a nearby cafe or bar to take a load off. Author Jonathan Lethem, now in L.A., on his hometown turf: http://bit.ly/pBXXHj
Savor: Bourbon wings(tender, meaty, and well seasoned); macaroni & cheese, B.O.B. burger (beef and chorizo-is perfectly cooked).There is a well-chosen selection of microbrews, and the coffee Read more.
Savor: Curry chicken with onion...The menu is standard Chinese-American take-out rooted in Cantonese cuisine, with a few Szechuan, Malaysian and Singaporean dishes Read more.
Fact: The wine list is primarily Northern Italian, the cocktails laced with amari and bitters. There is a vegetable-focused menu of salads and housemade pastas,many incorporating locally grown produce Read more.
Take a break while walking btwn Prospect Heights & Clinton Hill..sit on a park bench under the trees
Actually a triangle, formed by Rogers, Bedford, Dean & Bergen (the 1st two of which intersect at the 3rd)
anthony mackie will bring you red stripes. you'll have too many. but you'll only have yourself to blame.
Taste: Tuna, salmon and yellowtail don; spicy yellowtail crunch; sunomono; oshinko... large bottles of Japanese beer are less than $6 while entrées come with a complimentary carafe of hot sake Read more.
Don't be fooled by its humble coffee shop exterior, Ortine has a great full menu that is carefully crafted from local and seasonal ingredients. Many items include ingredients from the backyard garden.
Sandwiches from heaven, preferably hot & toasted, but good even if not. Basically, it's like if you took Subway and made it be awesome and not sucky.
From a Sixpoint Craft Ales alum comes this cool spot with a great selection of local beers in an awesome space with high ceilings, picnic tables, and a biergarten kind of vibe.
If you're looking to rent bikes, look no further: the staff here are friendly, not to mention super awesome. $20/4hrs or $30/day; just make sure to call ahead if it's a nice day and/or a weekend!
Staff Pick! Richard (Membership): Simple freshly prepared food. The scallops are particularly good, and nice brunch on weekends.
Pro tip: call ahead with your order and pick up. The line (especially on weekends) is not for the faint of heart (or the impatient)
Useful for getting east/west along Dean/Bergen: Crown & Prospect Hts, N Slope, Boerum & Cobble Hill, downtown bk
Taste: Croissants, chocolate eclairs and fruit tarts are on offer at this Prospect Heights patisserie. Also, they have savory items like smoked-duck salad, a mushroom crêpe and a breakfast sandwich Read more.
