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Dining Guide: Brooklyn
The Theatergoer’s Guide to Dining in Brooklyn
Al Di La Trattoria
248 Fifth Ave. • 718.783.4565 • www.aldilatrattoria.com
“Fantastic,” savory cooking at relatively gentle prices explains why this oh-so-popular Park Slope Venetian is always packed. (Zagat)
Alchemy
56 5th Ave. • 718.636-4385 • www.alchemybrooklyn.com
Alchemy is a pub-style restaurant on the north end of 5th Ave. in Park Slope with a small, creative menu, seasonal specials and outstanding selection of beer, wine and cocktails. We provide a warm, welcome atmosphere where you can enjoy anything from a relaxed pint to a four course meal.
Aqualis Grill
733 Fulton St. • 718-797-3494
Aqualis Grill is a Mediterranean-inspired seafood restaurant that serves a variety of seafood starters and main courses. In addition, Aqualis offers a Prix-Fixe menu that includes a three-course meal with wine for only $25 between 5:00 and 7:30 pm. Closed Monday.
Armando’s
143 Montague Street • 718-624-7167
Armando’s has been a fixture on Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights since 1936, once frequented by the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Norman Mailer and the Brooklyn Dodgers. After a brief hiatus, Armando’s is back with a whole new look still serving classic Italian fare in a cozy, neighborhood atmosphere. Complement your meal with a selection from our full bar including affordable wines, domestic and imported beers, and a specialty cocktail list.
Bonnie’s Grill
278 Fifth Ave. • 718.369.9527
This Park Slope treasure is a favorite for chicken wings, catfish burgers, beef-on-weck, pulled pork, microbrews, hot sauces, and sports games. Tasty vegetarian dishes are also available. Come enjoy the best burger in town in a fun, friendly atmosphere. (Citysearch)
Flatbush Farm
76-78 St. Marks Ave. • 718.622.3276 • www.flatbushfarm.com
Born from the desire to forge a pleasant and friendly dining establishment with fresh, locally grown produce, Flatbush Farm features an eclectic selection of ales, wines, and spirits. An endeavor of wonderful simplicity: eat heartily, drink merrily. Lo, now is come our joyfullest feast!
iCi
246 Dekalb Ave. • 718.789.2778
iCi has the open-all-day, everyman appeal of Balthazar, the streamlined style of Bouley. (New York Magazine). The menu changes with the seasons, using exclusively fresh, naturally grown ingredients of the highest quality from the local farms and markets.
Junior’s
386 Flatbush Ave. Ext. • 718.852.5257 • www.juniorscheesecake.com
World famous restaurant for over 55 years. Voted No. 1 “The Best Cheesecake in N.Y.” Overstuffed deli sandwiches, skyscraper desserts, blintzes, broiled steaks & fish, 10 oz. steakburgers and more. Open daily; breakfast, lunch & dinner until 12:30 am; 2 am on weekends.
Olea
171 Lafayette Ave. • 718.643.7003 • www.oleabrooklyn.com
A short walk from BAM, this stylish and relaxed restaurant is on one of Fort Greene’s most beautiful blocks. The menu features Tapas, a raw bar and Mediterranean tastes from Italy, Greece, France, Spain and Morocco. Sangrias, an interesting, affordable wine and beer list and friendly, professional service have made this a neighborhood favorite. Open seven days. All major credit cards accepted.
Pequeña
86 S. Portland Ave. • 718.643.0000
This local Fort Greene spot respects the simple things, like getting chicken tortilla soup, salads, tacos and enchiladas just steps from home. It also respects that a fresh lime margarita, offered frozen, on the rocks, salted, or flavored with fresh fruit, could just make your night.
Scopello
63 Lafayette Ave. • 718.852.1100 • www.scopello.net
“Coral walls, a lengthy bar and high ceilings lend an appropriately Mediterranean feel to complement the stellar Sicilian pickings…if you’re catching a show at BAM, make this your first stop.” (Time Out New York) “A welcome answer to the question: where to eat near BAM.” (New York Magazine)
Stonehome Wine Bar
87 Lafayette Ave. • 718.624.9443 • www.stonehomewinebar.com
This beautifully designed wine bar and restaurant with an extensive wine list was voted one of the five best in NYC by Time Out and is located only two blocks from BAM.
Thomas Beisl
25 Lafayette Ave. • 718.222.5800
If you can pronounce the names, the Œwunderbar authentic Viennese dishes at chef Thomas Ferlesch’s charming Fort Greene Austrian are worth traveling for; its comfortable bistro feel recalls a homely corner of old Europe, and the location and personable service are both perfect for a BAM night. Thomas Beisl looks, feels and tastes like Europe where the menu’s “exciting,” the ambiance “comforting” and the prices “reasonable” (Zagat).