Just about a year ago, on May 25th, Agatha Kulaga and Erin Patinkin opened what has now become a neighborhood staple for Greenpoint. Ovenly, the sweetest little bakery with treats for every taste, is a creative kitchen that explores culinary traditions with an unexpected twist. Agatha and Erin met at Continue reading
Southern-raised, Brooklyn-living, and Vietnam-visiting, Chef Rob Newton brings all three locations into his latest restaurant venture, Nightingale 9 on Smith Street. He’s serving up Vietnamese street food with a Southern twist in a Brooklyn setting… and it’s now one of the best places to grab a bahn mi sandwich in Continue reading
If you’ve ever had Van Leeuwen ice cream from one of their Brooklyn or truck locations, you know that their ice cream flavors are simple, fresh, and clean—using just a few of the best ingredients they can find. So what happens when owners Laura O’Neill, Ben Van Leeuwen, and Pete Continue reading
(Photo courtesy of Phin & Phebes) I found the ice cream that’s going to change your life. I’m talking about woman-owned, Greepoint-based, all-natural ice cream brand Phin & Phebes. They’re taking the sweet treat to the next level with unique flavors like Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Banana Whama (my favorite), Ginger Continue reading
If you’ve heard anything about the restaurant scene at Columbia Street Waterfront, you probably heard about Pok Pok NY, but there’s another hot spot that you should know about: Chió, sitting just a couple doors down. Chió is taking a different approach to Italian food, putting the emphasis on the Continue reading
Dekalb Avenue in Fort Greene is the new drinking destination for cocktail fans. Within just a few blocks, sit restaurants and bars like Roman’s, Dino, Chez Oskar, Madiba, and Cornerstone—with talented bartenders ready to mix something up. And for the entire month of April, you can drink signature cocktails at Continue reading
“Hunter” is not just a name this Cobble Hill restaurant selected for its rustic aesthetic. Hunter is the name of one of the restaurant’s founders’ dog who has been with the restaurant from the beginning–“present at every meeting.” The name is telling of the partners’ (Michael, Fer, and Angelo) love Continue reading
Speedy Romeo sits in an old auto parts store in Clinton Hill with remnants of a garage esthetic (industrial fans and red car-polishing rags) still remaining. Despite the grunge-chic look, the cuisine is clean. It’s kind of a pizza place, kind of a steak house, kind of a seafood joint—it’s Continue reading
They’re best known for their hearty hangover-curing sandwiches like “The Delight,” with corned beef, muenster, coleslaw, pickles, and Thousand Island dressing in between two slices of pumpernickel bread, but Court Street Grocers has expanded their role in the Brooklyn food scene to include new offerings and a new location. After Continue reading
I know I’ve had an amazing meal when I’m still thinking about it days later. And every time I’ve visited Arthur on Smith, I find myself daydreaming about Spanish Octopus, Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi, and Heirloom Carrot Salad for weeks after having enjoyed the dishes. The menu has had some time Continue reading