Food Lovers’ Praise for the previous edition “Packed, district by district, with detailed listings, maps, and descriptions [This] book offers plenty to discover, including temporary markets, events, and pop-up and underground restaurants.”—New York Times inside you’ll find • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top Brooklyn chefs • The borough’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom Sherri Eisenberg has been a travel and food writer for 15 years She has held positions as an editor at Condé Nast Publications’ Brides, Travel Holiday, and Travel + Leisure She has also writ® ten about travel and food—from New York pizza to Quebec’s foie gras and Maryland’s crabs— for some of the country’s other leading publications Her work has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Budget Travel, the Boston Globe, and the Baltimore Sun Cover series design by Diana Nuhn Front cover image of Bark Hot Dogs © Michael Harlan Turkell Back cover image licensed by Shutterstock.com ® The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings Food Lovers’ guide to With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the borough’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, this second edition of Food Lovers’ Guide to Brooklyn is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor t o Brooklyn Brooklyn In Food Lovers’ Guide to Brooklyn, seasoned food writer Sherri Eisenberg shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate Brooklyn’s culinary treasures A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide Brooklyn has long been a food lover’s mecca, and yet the last few years have seen unprecedented growth in the food scene here It has gone from living in Manhattan’s shadow to being a culinary destination in its own right g u i d e 2nd Edition Globe Pequot Press Guilford, Connecticut GlobePequot.com Sherri Eisenberg Food Lovers’ G u i d e t o Brooklyn FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 6/25/12 9:39 AM Help Us Keep This Guide Up to Date We would love to hear from you concerning your experiences with this guide and how you feel it could be improved and kept up to date Please send your comments and suggestions to: editorial@GlobePequot.com Thanks for your input, and happy travels! FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 6/25/12 9:39 AM Food Lovers’ Series Food Lovers’ G u i d e t o Brooklyn The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings 2nd Edition Sherri Eisenberg ® FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 6/25/12 9:39 AM ® Copyright © 2012 Morris Book Publishing, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted in writing from the publisher Requests for permission should be addressed to Globe Pequot Press, Attn: Rights and Permissions Department, PO Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437 Editor: Amy Lyons Project Editor: Lynn Zelem Layout Artist: Mary Ballachino Text Design: Sheryl Kober Illustrations by Jill Butler with additional art by Carleen Moira Powell and MaryAnn Dubé Maps: Design Maps Inc © Morris Book Publishing, LLC ISBN 978-0-7627-8074-7 Printed in the United States of America 10 All the information in this guidebook is subject to change We recommend that you call ahead to obtain current information before traveling FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 6/25/12 1:09 PM To all the food entrepreneurs of Brooklyn, who inspire me every day FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 6/25/12 9:39 AM Contents Introduction, How to Use This Book, Restaurant Price Key, Getting Around, Keeping Up with Food News, The Best of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights & Dumbo, 11 Foodie Faves, 14 Landmarks, 20 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 24 Food Events, 32 FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 6/25/12 9:39 AM Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook, 37 Foodie Faves, 39 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 60 Food Events, 79 Downtown, Fort Greene & Clinton Hill, 83 Foodie Faves, 84 Landmarks, 93 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 95 Park Slope, Prospect Heights & Gowanus, 101 Foodie Faves, 103 Landmarks, 119 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 119 Contents FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd vii 6/25/12 9:39 AM Williamsburg & Greenpoint, 135 Foodie Faves, 137 Landmarks, 157 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 159 Sunset Park & Borough Park, 181 Foodie Faves, 182 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 193 Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights & Bensonhurst, 201 Foodie Faves, 202 Landmarks, 209 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 211 Food Events, 223 viii Contents FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 6/25/12 9:39 AM Midwood, Prospect–Lefferts Gardens & Flatbush, 225 Foodie Faves, 227 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 234 Food Events, 242 Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Bushwick & Crown Heights, 245 Foodie Faves, 246 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 249 Food Events, 253 Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay, Flatlands & Mill Basin, 255 Foodie Faves, 257 Landmarks, 264 Specialty Stores, Markets & Producers, 270 Food Events, 276 Contents FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd ix 6/25/12 9:39 AM Iris Cafe, 27 Stumptown, 77 Tazza, 30 Corned Beef & Pastrami David’s Brisket House, 246 Jay and Lloyd’s Kosher Deli, 258 Mill Basin Kosher Deli, 260 Blue Marble, 62 Brooklyn Bowl, 140 Fort Defiance, 47 Henry Public, 49 Hinsch, 215 Junior’s Cheesecake, 93 Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop, 171 Teresa’s Restaurant, 18 Dim Sum Chance Asian Bistro & Bar, 44 East Harbor Seafood Palace, 184 Pacificana, 188 Doughnuts Panaderia El Hornito, 197 Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop, 171 Fried Chicken Blue Ribbon Brooklyn, 105 Brooklyn Bowl, 140 Buttermilk Channel, 42 Egg, 147 Mitchell’s Soul Food, 113 Pies ‘n Thighs, 153 Hot Dogs Dumplings Eton, 46 Family Dumpling, 194 The Good Fork, 48 Rickshaw Dumpling Truck, 29 Egg Creams Anopoli Ice Cream Parlor, 211 Bark Hot Dogs, 104 Crif Dogs, 143 Nathan’s Famous Frankfurters, 266 Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Gelato Anopoli Ice Cream Parlor, 211 Bklyn Larder, 121 326 Appendix Introduction B FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 326 6/25/12 9:39 AM Blue Marble, 62 Brooklyn Farmacy, 40 Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, 25, 163 Colson Patisserie, 122 Culture, 123 Hinsch, 215 Jacques Torres Chocolates & Ice Cream Shop, 28 Piattini, 207 Saltie, 155 Trois Pommes Patisserie, 132 Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, 178 Villabate Alba Pasticceria and Bakery, 221 Jerk Chicken Christie’s Jamaican Patties, 122 The Islands, 127 Peppa’s Jerk, 241 Kielbasa (house-smoked) Polam International, 171 Sikorski Meat Market, 174 West Nassau Meat Market, 178 Lox (house-smoked) Acme Smoked Fish, 159 Shelsky’s Smoked Fish, 74 Mozzarella (house-made) Anthony & Son Panini Shoppe, 160 Caputo Fine Foods, 63 Lioni Latticini, 215 Russo Mozzarella and Pasta, 130 Pasta (fresh) Caputo Fine Foods, 63 Fairway Market, 67 Papa Pasquale, 218 Pastosa Ravioli, 219 Queen Ann Ravioli & Macaroni Company, 220 Russo Mozzarella and Pasta, 130 Savino’s Quality Pasta, 173 Patties Christie’s Jamaican Patties, 122 Jamaican Pride Bakery, 238 Little Miss Muffin, 128 Pizza Di Fara, 229 Introduction Appendix B FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 327 327 6/25/12 9:39 AM Forcella, 149 Franny’s Pizza, 110 Graziella’s, 86 Grimaldi’s Pizza, 20 Ignazio’s Pizza, 16 L & B Spumoni Gardens, 266 Lucali, 54 Roberta’s, 247 Sam’s Italian Cuisine, 58 Saraghina, 248 Totonno’s, 269 Meatball Shop, The, 153 Papa Pasquale, 218 Roll-n-Roaster, 269 Saltie, 155 Schnitzi’s, 233 Smith Canteen, 75 Van Horn Sandwich Shop, 60 Sandwiches Spices, Nuts, Dried Fruit Bierkraft, 120 Bklyn Larder, 121 Bocca Lupo, 40 Brennan & Carr, 264 Building on Bond, 41 Defonte’s of Brooklyn, 66 Fort Defiance, 47 Sahadi’s Specialty & Fine Foods, 29 Vintage Food Corporation, 274 Seafood Markets Red Hook Lobster Pound, 73 Sea Breeze Fish Market, 221 Wine Red Hook Winery, 74 328 Appendix Introduction B FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 328 6/25/12 9:39 AM Appendix C: Food Events Chinese New Year, 186 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, 276 March/April August/September Dine-in Brooklyn, 34 Feast of Santa Rosalia, 223 May September Norwegian Constitution Day, 224 Our Lady of Lebanon Lebanese Food Festival, 35 West Indian–American Day Carnival, 242 January/February October June Atlantic Antic, 32 Greek Festival, 80 StinkFest, 80 November July Danish Seamen’s Church Christmas Fair, 34 Bastille Day on Smith Street, 79 International African Arts Fair, 253 Introduction FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 329 329 6/25/12 9:39 AM Index A Abistro, 84 Acme Smoked Fish, 159 Al di La Trattoria, 103 Alimentos Saludables, 182 Aliotta Pastry Shop, 270 Allswell, 137 Almondine, 24 Al Safa, 202 Anella, 137 Anopoli Ice Cream Parlor, 211 Anthony & Son Panini Shoppe, 160 Applewood, 104 Areo, 203 Atlantic Antic, 32 Atlantic Chip Shop, 14 Aurora Ristorante, 137 B Baci & Abbracci, 138 Bagel Hole, 119 Baked, 60 Balady Foods, 212 Bamonte’s, 157 Banana Leaf, 183 B & A Pork Store, 211 Bark Hot Dogs, 10, 104 Basia’s Place, 138 Bastille Day on Smith Street, 79 Ba Xuyen, 9, 183 Bay Ridge Bakery, 213 Bedford Cheese Shop, 160 Bedouin Tent, 39 Betto, 139 Betty Bakery, 61 Bien Cuit, 10, 62 Bierkraft, 120 Bklyn Larder, 121 Black Mountain Wine House, 39 blogs about food, Blue Apron Fine Foods, 121 Blue Marble, 62 Blue Ribbon Brooklyn, 9, 105 Bocca Lupo, 40 Borough Hall Green Market, 24 Boston Jerk City, 227 330 Introduction FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 330 6/25/12 9:39 AM Brennan & Carr, 264 Breuckelen Distilling, 193 Brook Farm General Store, 161 BrooklynBased.com, Brooklyn Bowl, 10, 140 Brooklyn Brewery, 162 Brooklyn Bridge Park, 31 Brooklyn Farmacy, 40 Brooklyn Fish Camp, 106 Brooklyn Flea market, 97, 176 BrooklynHeightsBlog.com, Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, 25, 163 Brooklyn Ice House, 41 Brooklyn Kitchen, 163 Brooklyn landmarks, Old, 268 BrooklynPaper.com, Brooklyn-style pizza, 23 Brouwerij Lane, 164 Brownstoner.com, Building on Bond, 41 burgers, 98 Buttermilk Channel, 42 C Cafe de La Esquina, 141 Cafe Glechik, 257 Cafe Grumpy, 165 Cafe Kashkar, 257 Cafe Pedlar, 63 Cafe Relax, 141 Cake Man Raven Confectionary, 95 Caputo Fine Foods, 63 Caputo’s Bakery, 64 Caracas Arepa Bar, 141 Cariño, 142 Chance Asian Bistro & Bar, 44 Char No 4, 45 Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, 45 Chinese New Year, 186 Choice Market, 96 Chow.com, Christie’s Jamaican Patties, 122 Christina’s, 143 CobbleHillBlog.com, Cobblestone Foods, 64 Colonie, 14 Colson Patisserie, 122 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), 43 Convivium Osteria, 107 cookbooks, 81 cooking competitions, 161 Cook’s Companion, A, 26 Introduction Index FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 331 331 6/25/12 9:39 AM Cortelyou Greenmarket, 234 Court Pastry Shop, 65 Crif Dogs, 143 Culpepper’s, 228 Culture: An American Yogurt Company, 123 D Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop, 26 D’Amico Food, 65 Danish Seamen’s Church Christmas Fair, 34 David’s Brisket House, 246 D Coluccio & Sons, 194 Defonte’s of Brooklyn, 10, 66 Dekalb Market, 94 Di Fara, 229 Dine-in Brooklyn, 34 Diner, 143 Dram Shop, 108 Dressler, 144 Dumont, 145 Dumont Burger, 147 E Eagle Provisions, 123 East Harbor Seafood Palace, 10, 184 Eater.com, Egg, 147 egg creams, 212 Egg Custard King Cafe, 194 El Almacén, 148 Elia, 204 Emily’s Pork Store, 165 Eton, 46 Etsy.com, 53 Exquisite Delight, 235 F Faicco’s Pork Store, 214 Fairway Market, 67 Family Dumpling, 194 Farm on Adderley, The, 230 Fatoosh Pizza & BBQ, 15 Feast of Santa Rosalia, 223 Fei Long Market, 195 Ferdinando’s Focacceria, 46 Fette Sau, 9, 149 First Oasis, 205 Flatbush Farm, 109 flea markets, online, 53 Fleisher’s Park Slope, 124 332 Index Introduction FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 332 6/25/12 9:39 AM F Monteleone’s Cafe, 66 Food Heaven, 270 food trucks, 33 Foodzie.com, 53 Foragers Market, 27 Forcella, 149 Fort Defiance, 47 Fort Greene Park Farmers’ Market, 96 Fortunato Brothers Pasticceria, 166 Four & Twenty Blackbirds, 109 Frankies 457 Spuntino, 47 Frank & Sal Prime Meats, 214 Franny’s Pizza, 110 FreshDirect.com, 251 G Gargiulo’s, 264 Gastronom Arkadia, 271 Geido, 112 General Greene, The, 85 Georgian Bread, 10, 271 G Esposito & Sons Pork Store, 68 Gimme! Coffee, 166 Gold Label International Foods, 272 Good Fork, The, 48 Gorilla Coffee, 125 Grab Specialty Foods, 125 Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, 126 Grand Sichuan House, 205 Graziella’s, 86 Greek Festival, 80 Greene Grape Provisions, 99 Grimaldi’s Pizza, 10, 20 Grocery, The, 49 Güllüoglu, 237 H Habana Outpost, 86 Hand Pull Noodles, 206 Henry Public, 49 Henry’s End, 15 Hibino, 50 Hinsch, 215 Home/Made, 50 Hong Kong Supermarket, 195 Hope & Anchor, 51 I Ici, 87 Ignazio’s Pizza, 16 Il Passatore, 246 Introduction Index FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 333 333 6/25/12 9:39 AM Immaculee II Bakery, 237 International African Arts Fair, 253 Iris Cafe, 27 Isa, 150 Islands, The, 127 J Jack the Horse Tavern, 16 Jacques Torres Chocolates & Ice Cream Shop, 28 Jamaican Pride Bakery, 238 James, 112 Jay and Lloyd’s Kosher Deli, 258 Joe’s of Avenue U, 259 JoMart Chocolates, 238 Joya, 52 Junior’s Cheesecake, 10, 93 K Karam, 206 Kevin’s, 52 Kings County Distillery, 167 Ki Sushi, 54 kosher traditions, 236 Krolewskie Jadlo, 150 Kung Fu Tea, 196 L La Brioche Cafe, 272 Ladybird Bakery, 128 La Guera Restaurant, 185 Landi’s Pork Store, 272 Lan Zhou Handpull Noodle, 185 La Superior, 151 L & B Spumoni Gardens, 266 Le Banquet, 231 Lioni Latticini, 215 Little Cupcake Bakeshop, 216 Little Miss Muffin, 128 Lord’s Bakery at the Junction, 239 Los Paisanos Meat Market, 68 Lucali, 54 Lucky Eight, 187 Lunetta, 55 Luz, 88 M Mable’s Smokehouse, 152 Manhattan Special, 167 Mansoura Pastries, 239 Marco Polo Ristorante & Enoteca, 56 Margaret Palca Bakes, 69 Marlow & Daughters, 168 334 Index Introduction FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 334 6/25/12 9:39 AM Marlow & Sons, 152 Mast Brothers Chocolate, 169 Mazzola Bakery, 69 McCarren Park Green Market, 169 McClure’s Pickles, 249 Meatball Shop, The, 153 Menupages.com, Metro Cafe, 187 M & I International Foods, 273 Mile End, 56 Mill Basin Kosher Deli, 260 Mimi’s Hummus, 231 Miriam, 113 Mitchell’s Soul Food, 113 Momofuku Milk Bar Brooklyn, 170 Mona Lisa Bakery, 216 MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority), N Napoli Bakery, 170 Nathan’s Famous Frankfurters, 10, 266 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, 276 New Corner, 209 New Public Meat Market, 196 New Soldiers, 232 No 7, 89 NonaBrooklyn.com, Noodle Pudding, 17 Noodle Station, 188 Nordic Delicacies, 217 North Carolina Country Store, 250 Norwegian Constitution Day, 224 Nunu Chocolates, 70 Nymag.com, O Ocean Wine & Liquor, 274 Olea, 90 One Girl Cookies, 72 OnlytheBlogKnowsBrooklyn.com, Orchard, The, 240 Ostrovitsky’s Bakery, 241 Our Lady of Lebanon Lebanese Food Festival, 35 P Pacificana, 188 Palo Santo, 114 Panaderia El Hornito, 197 Paneantico Bakery Cafe, 218 Papa Pasquale, 218 Introduction Index FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 335 335 6/25/12 9:39 AM Park Slope Farmers’ Market, 129 Park Slope Food Co-op, 111 Pastosa Ravioli, 219 Peppa’s Jerk, 10, 241 Peter Luger Steak House, 158 Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop, 10, 171 Petite Crevette, 57 Piattini, 207 Piazza Mercato, 220 Pies ‘n Thighs, 153 Pirosmani, 260 Plaza #2 Xochimilco Grocery Store, 197 Polam International, 171 Polish-Slavic Center Cafeteria, 154 Pomegranate, 242 Prime Meats, 58 Prospect Park foraging tours, 129 Purple Yam, 232 Q Queen Ann Ravioli & Macaroni Company, 220 Queen Ristorante, 21 R Randazzo’s Clam Bar, 267 Reben Luncheonette, 172 Red Hook Ball Fields food vendors, 70 Red Hook Farmers’ Market at Added Value Farm, 72 Red Hook Lobster Pound, 73 Red Hook Winery, 74 Rickshaw Dumpling Truck, 29 Ricos Tacos, 10, 189 River Cafe, The, 22 River Deli, 17 Roberta’s, 10, 247 Rocco’s Italian Cafeteria, 190 Roll-n-Roaster, 269 Rooftop Farms, 173 Rose Water, 115 Royal Crown Paneantico, 220 Russian supper clubs, 262 Russo Mozzarella and Pasta, 130 S Sahadi’s Specialty & Fine Foods, 29 Sahara, 261 Saltie, 155 Sam’s Italian Cuisine, 58 336 Index Introduction FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 336 6/25/12 9:39 AM Saraghina, 248 Saul, 59 Savino’s Quality Pasta, 173 Schick’s, 198 Schnitzi’s, 233 Sea Breeze Fish Market, 221 Seamlessweb.com, Seersucker, 59 SeriousEats.com, Shake Shack, 91 Shelsky’s Smoked Fish, 74 Sikorski Meat Market, 174 Sixpoint Craft Ales, 75 67 Burger, 91 Slodycze Wedel, 174 Smith Canteen, 75 Smoke Joint, 92 Smorgasburg, 176 Spuyten Duyvil Grocery, 175 Staubitz Market, 76 Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies, 76 StinkFest, 80 Stinky Bklyn, 77 Stone Park Cafe, 115 Stumptown Coffee Roasters, 10, 77 Sunburnt Calf, The, 116 Superfine, 18 Super Pollo Latino, 190 Sweet Deliverance, 252 Sweet Melissa Patisserie, 131 Syrena Bakery, 177 T Taco Santana, 155 Tacos Matamoros, 191 Tacos Xochimilco, 191 Tanoreen, 208 Taro Sushi, 117 Tarzian West, 131 Tatiana Restaurant, 263 Tazza, 30 T Baar, 198 Ted & Honey, 78 Teresa’s Restaurant, 18 Thanh Da, 192 Three Guys from Brooklyn, 199 Tommaso, 210 Tom’s Restaurant, 119 Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos, 248 Totonno’s, 269 Treats Truck, The, 132 Trinidad Ali Roti Shop, 234 Introduction Index FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 337 337 6/25/12 9:39 AM Tripoli, 19 Trois Pommes Patisserie, 132 Tulcingo Restaurant, 192 Tuscany Grill, 208 Two Two Burger Bar, 59 Two for the Pot, 32 U Umi Nom, 93 Union Market, 78 Urban Rustic, 177 V Vanderbilt, The, 117 Van Horn Sandwich Shop, 60 Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream, 178 Villabate Alba Pasticceria & Bakery, 10, 221 Vinegar Hill House, 19 Vintage Food Corporation, 274 W Wafels and Dinges Truck, 133 websites about food, West Indian–American Day Carnival, 242 West Nassau Meat Market, 178 Whisk, 179 Williams Candy, 275 Y Yemen Cafe, 20 Your Baker, 222 Yun Nan Flavour Snack, 193 Z Zenkichi, 156 Zuzu Ramen, 118 338 Index Introduction FL_Brooklyn2e_CS55_4pp.indd 338 6/25/12 9:39 AM Food Lovers’ Praise for the previous edition “Packed, district by district, with detailed listings, maps, and descriptions [This] book offers plenty to discover, including temporary markets, events, and pop-up and underground restaurants.”—New York Times inside you’ll find • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top Brooklyn chefs • The borough’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom Sherri Eisenberg has been a travel and food writer for 15 years She has held positions as an editor at Condé Nast Publications’ Brides, Travel Holiday, and Travel + Leisure She has also writ® ten about travel and food—from New York pizza to Quebec’s foie gras and Maryland’s crabs— for some of the country’s other leading publications Her work has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Budget Travel, the Boston Globe, and the Baltimore Sun Cover series design by Diana Nuhn Front cover image of Bark Hot Dogs © Michael Harlan Turkell Back cover image licensed by Shutterstock.com ® The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings Food Lovers’ guide to With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the borough’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, this second edition of Food Lovers’ Guide to Brooklyn is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor t o Brooklyn Brooklyn In Food Lovers’ Guide to Brooklyn, seasoned food writer Sherri Eisenberg shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate Brooklyn’s culinary treasures A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide Brooklyn has long been a food lover’s mecca, and yet the last few years have seen unprecedented growth in the food scene here It has gone from living in Manhattan’s shadow to being a culinary destination in its own right g u i d e 2nd Edition Globe Pequot Press Guilford, Connecticut GlobePequot.com Sherri Eisenberg Food Lovers’ Praise for the previous edition “Packed, district by district, with detailed listings, maps, and descriptions [This] book offers plenty to discover, including temporary markets, events, and pop-up and underground restaurants.”—New York Times inside you’ll find • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top Brooklyn chefs • The borough’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom Sherri Eisenberg has been a travel and food writer for 15 years She has held positions as an editor at Condé Nast Publications’ Brides, Travel Holiday, and Travel + Leisure She has also writ® ten about travel and food—from New York pizza to Quebec’s foie gras and Maryland’s crabs— for some of the country’s other leading publications Her work has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Budget Travel, the Boston Globe, and the Baltimore Sun Cover series design by Diana Nuhn Front cover image of Bark Hot Dogs © Michael Harlan Turkell Back cover image licensed by Shutterstock.com ® The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings Food Lovers’ guide to With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the borough’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, this second edition of Food Lovers’ Guide to Brooklyn is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor t o Brooklyn Brooklyn In Food Lovers’ Guide to Brooklyn, seasoned food writer Sherri Eisenberg shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate Brooklyn’s culinary treasures A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide Brooklyn has long been a food lover’s mecca, and yet the last few years have seen unprecedented growth in the food scene here It has gone from living in Manhattan’s shadow to being a culinary destination in its own right g u i d e 2nd Edition Globe Pequot Press Guilford, Connecticut GlobePequot.com Sherri Eisenberg ... the 14.8 million annual visitors (many of whom are tourists walking across the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time), to the Manhattanites who are curious as to what all the buzz is about, to the. .. for local bands From brunch to 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