Riccardo Massetti of Cremini’s Kitchen & Bar on Court Street says it best, “With the arrival of winter and the removal of outdoor patios.
Council Speaker Julie Menin and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have both backed legislation to restore year-round roadway dining and lower fees.
While Bay Ridge braced for the potential impact of this past weekend’s snowstorm, shopkeepers and restaurateurs “on the avenue” were preparing to welcome patrons, snow
It’s family style at Lombardo’s of Bay Ridge, but we’re not talking about the portions. For owner Manny Lombardo, a Bensonhurst native, it’s all about
Bay Ridge has a new high end and historic pizzeria. This past November, Patsy’s Pizzeria opened its doors to the neighborhood much to the delight of
Ridgeites know what many other Brooklynites are unaware of — chock full of top-notch eateries, the borough’s culinary capital is right here, not in Williamsburg,
The mantra at Bay Ridge’s brand new Baya Bowls is a simple one: get a meal that can do both. And the health food spot
They say soup is good for the soul, but, here in New York, it’s pretty much good for the entire winter season. If you can’t get warm enough with the
Pinto in Brooklyn Heights gives the concept of the farm-to-table restaurant a reboot, serving up elegant Thai food made from produce purchased at New York’s beloved farmer’s markets. Chef/Owner Yo
Williamsburg is not short of fine dining. But a relatively new restaurant has locals excited over its robust, unique and tasty American diner menu. The Regal Diner & Cocktail Bar,
Pan-Latin food is in the spotlight at one of Bay Ridge’s newest eateries. Salud Restaurant, which had its soft opening on Third Avenue late last year, features impeccably prepared cuisine
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it’s only fitting that you find yourself eating, drinking and being merry at one of the borough’s many Irish-influenced watering holes that
BY MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK & ANNA SPIVAK It’s the best of both worlds at Cocoa Grinder’s new Third Avenue location, and the proof is on the plate. “We believe in the
Another Lunar New Year is upon us. Why not celebrate it with a meal at one of the borough’s many Asian-inspired eateries? From Asian-fusion to classic Chinese fare, Southern Brooklyn
If there’s ever an occasion to indulge in dessert, it’s Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, Brooklyn’s myriad of bakeries and candy-makers are more than prepared to satisfy any sweet tooth or sugar
The recipe for romance is a venerable one, coined in the Middle Ages in Persia by poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam – “A jug of wine, a loaf of bread
California extra virgin olive oils and the foods made with them are showcased at a sleek little olive oil bar/eatery that has been at home on Smith Street for the
Comfort food with an Italian spin is the star at Paesano, which opened on November 4 in Dyker Heights. With a menu highlighting panini, burgers, salads, an array of breakfast
Dense and delectable, Darn Donuts’ freshly baked doughnuts take the American favorite into the culinary stratosphere. Having sampled a selection of the brand new store’s plump and personable offerings, I
The ethnic diversity of Bensonhurst is well reflected in its diversity of restaurants. From traditional Italian eateries, pizza places, sandwich shops and pasticerrie to a myriad of restaurants offering Asian
There’s still a month till Labor Day – more than enough time to enjoy some of the numerous outdoor dining spots along Third Avenue, where you can catch a breeze
BY MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK & HELEN KLEIN [email protected] Cue the latest eating establishment to open on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge – the long-awaited Pig Guy, which has been dishing out
BY ANNA SPIVAK & MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK In Bay Ridge, dumplings aren’t just for dinner. Third Avenue mainstay Kathy’s Dumplings draws crowds of locals—and their not-so-local friends—at all hours of the
BY MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK & HELEN KLEIN As much an entertainment venue as a dining establishment, Arirang holds a unique place in the culinary landscape of Bay Ridge. The hibachi restaurant
Tucked into a cozy corner storefront on Classon Avenue, the fixings of an all-American eatery with a modern twist provide a powerhouse of rustic ambiance and undeniable farm-to-table freshness at
Dig in! Ridge food fest coming soon It’s time for local food-lovers to mark their calendars – the Taste of the Ridge is just around the corner, and, as residents
BY MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK & ANNA SPIVAK No slim pickin’s in the Slope! Over 40 of Park Slope’s most mouth-watering eateries were on hand at the Grand Prospect Hall on Wednesday,
DINING OUT: GIACOMO’S BY MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK & ANNA SPIVAK It’s all in the family at Giacomo’s Wood Fired Pizza and Trattoria, according to Giacomo Santangelo, who grew up a part
A neighborhood staple since 1991, New Ruan’s Chinese Restaurant in Bensonhurst proves through its every dish, not to mention its superior service, why the family-owned eatery is a success. On
BY ANNA SPIVAK AND HELEN KLEIN The crisp, clear flavors of southern Italy are on the menu at Campania, a slightly more than one-year-old eatery that already claims lines out
The salad bar alone has dozens of options at Soho Café & Grill, open in Bay Ridge since November 28. The eatery, which does a large take-out and delivery business,
Buon Gusto! It seems there are Italian restaurants on every corner, in some parts of Brooklyn, yet many of them deliver what is ultimately more an American experience than an
Eating should be fun, and no place knows that better than Planet Wings, which expanded its orbit from Staten Island to embrace Bay Ridge last year. “We have four stores
Gorgeous loaves of traditional Italian bread are the stars at Kings Highway Bakery, an institution in Gravesend for close to three decades. But, at this jewel box of a store,
Cozy and inviting, Park Slope’s Santa Fe Grill is a neighborhood staple that has perfected its recipe for success – serve well-prepared food made from the freshest of ingredients and
From the moment you enter Bella Gioia, one thing is clear – this is not your ordinary Italian restaurant. Rather, the eight-month-old eatery, nestled on Fourth Avenue in Park Slope