Brooklyn

Traif: “Celebrating Pork, Shellfish, & Globally Inspired Soul Food”

Traif is the Yiddish word for food that does not follow Jewish dietary restrictions and their menu is an exact reflection of that. Bacon, pork, shellfish, and cheese cover this menu from top to bottom just to name a few. This small, neighborhood spot is a local favorite so be sure to make a reservation. ... read more

Maison Premiere, French bistro in the heart of Williamsburg

A charming location in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn; think classic French bistro. It has a warm ambiance, beautiful historic features, and an old pot belly stove with white table-clothed tables encircling a round bar. One side of the bar they are serving up great craft cocktails and absinthe cocktails; the other side of the bar... read more

The Vanderbilt in Brooklyn

Michelin starred Chef Saul Bolton of Saul opened The Vanderbilt in an effort to create a casual atmosphere with great food and to particularly showcase his house-made sausages. The Vanderbilt is a marriage between German beer garden and an American gastropub. They are offering spins on the traditional and beer pairings along with cocktails and seasonal, local,... read more

Talde by Dale Talde

Chef Dale Talde is a native of Chicago born to first-generation Filipino immigrant parents. He is a recent alumnus of Top Chef and has been gaining much notoriety in Brooklyn for his three concepts: Talde, Pork Slope, and Thistle Hill. He is now opening another concept in nearby New Jersey. Talde describes his cuisine as a blending... read more

Zenkichi, Modern Japanese Brasserie

From the outside you would never expect what to find inside. On a corner in Williamsburg completely devoid of windows, the door isn't unlocked until promptly at 6pm. The restaurant occupies 3 floors and the walkways are a slate and rock candle-lit maze through the dark restaurant with tables tucked into nooks and crannies and each with a... read more

Torst & Luksus: Norway meets Brooklyn

The opposite of most "speakeasy" type establishments, the bar, Torst, is the first room you enter at this establishment. Luksus, the Chef's tasting table, is the hidden part. Seating only 20 people per night, the dining room is tucked behind a non-descript door inside the bar. Torst is an ex-pat's answer to bringing a piece... read more

Brunch at The Bedford

The Bedford sits facing Bedford Avenue in the revamped Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. A quaint, unassuming spot the restaurant is actually quite spacious by New York standards. The Bedford serves brunch every day from 11am-4pm and then continues with a happy hour followed by dinner service that goes until 11pm or midnight on weekends. We dined here on three, yes... read more

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