632 Manhattan Ave
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
(718) 383-0885
By Mary Yeung &
Photos by Bess Adler
In a part of town where everything is called Brooklyn this and Brooklyn that, it takes a lot of chutzpah to name a bar/restaurant Manhattan Inn. If the two ladies who opened it didn’t have a lot of Brooklyn street cred, I’d be worried. [...]
374 Graham Avenue
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
(718) 387-4181
By Mary Yeung &
Photos by Bess Adler
When it comes to seafood, Americans have got it just right, a little bit of butter, a dash of salt and pepper and a splash of wine. There is no need to mess with heavy-duty spices, cheeses, or tomato sauce. If the fish is [...]
378 Metropolitan Ave
(718) 387-4777
Tues-Sun 8am-8pm
Mon closed
By Mary Yeung & Photos by Eric Ryan Anderson
I’m a fan of chef Caroline Fidanza’s cooking. When she was working at Marlow & Sons, I would saunter over just to check out all the wonderful new dishes that would appear on the menu. Her sandwiches and baked goods [...]
1015 Manhattan Ave
(718) 569-0077
Mon-Thurs 8am-10pm /
Fri-Sat to 11pm/12am
Mon night closed
www.cafecitobogota.com
By Mary Yeung & Photos by Eric Ryan Anderson
Greenpoint doesn’t have many Latino restaurants, but a few good ones can be found on the downhill stretch of Manhattan Avenue heading toward Long Island City. Cafecito Bogotá, opened by brothers Oscar and Freddie Varela, has [...]
302 Metropolitan Ave
(718) 218-7878
Sun-Thurs 6 pm-1am
Fri-Sat 6pm-2am
Mon closed
www.suirenbrooklyn.com
By Mary Yeung & Photos by Eric Ryan Anderson
Just a few years ago, Spanish tapas bars were all the rage. Today it’s izakayas, the Japanese version of tapas bars. Izakayas are where ambitious chefs can showcase their creativity and where adventurous diners can sample [...]