Cozy neighborhood spot offers up fresh takes on the classics in Park Slope
On a Tuesday evening, Park Slope eatery Hugo & Sons was bustling.
The cozy spot, carved out of an old butcher’s shop that had been used for years as storage by a neighborhood artist, harks back to decades long passed in its aesthetic, while being very much of the moment, with young families enjoying its array of freshly cooked offerings, from veggie-based appetizers that epitomize easy elegance, to artisanal pizzas, pasta and even a hamburger, plus the kind of gorgeous desserts that are as beautiful to look at as they are flavorful.
In fact, the sense of community is key to the restaurant’s vibe, one that managing owners Rebecca Tory and Andrea Taormina (also the chef) want to stoke. Local artist Maayan Zilberman’s paintings hang on one wall, for instance, and, like Tory and Taormina, the other owners of the restaurant also live in the neighborhood.