Pants at a Glance
scene: Industrial yet cozy, low key neighborhood spot
sip: Lots of wine, craft cocktails
savor: Any of the fresh, local salads; braided ravioli; sandwiches (lunch), fried chicken (dinner)
sit: With a date for the weeknight bite; with a friend to catch up and carb up for breakfast or lunch
spend: $$
address: 285 Third Avenue; Brooklyn, NY 11215
phone number: 718-576-3360
website: http://www.runnerandstone.com/
Pants at a Glance
scene: Simultaneously light and cozy, with the smells from the wood burning oven filling the room
sip: Cocktails and beers and wine oh my!
savor: Whipped ricotta; burrata pasta, chicken for two
sit: Date-worthy; with a small group for a lovely night out; with your parents to show them Brooklyn isn't so bad
spend: $$$
address: William Vale Hotel, 11 North 12th Street (BROOKLYN)
phone number: (718) 581-5900
website: www.leuca.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Hip retro diner that is not trying too hard
sip: Fun, soda counter inspired cocktails with a kick; BOOZY EGG CREAM; also beer wine, etc
savor: Fried burrata; turkey club; fried chicken; burger
sit: With a group for a night out; with a friend at the bar for drinks and bites after work; by yourself at the bar to cure all that ails you
spend: $$
address: 68 Greenpoint Avenue (BK)
phone number: (347)422-0645
website: hailmarybk.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: The front room is light and airy, and reminds you of the best restaurant you went to in another city
sip: Aperol Spritz; vino
savor: Fritelle; squash;Rigatoni Diavola; Malfadini; Black Bass; Soft Serve
sit: With another couple for sharing; with anyone who will go to Brooklyn
spend: $$
address: 567 Union Avenue (corner of N. 10th and Union)
phone number: (718) 576-3095
website: www.lilianewyork.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Large windows, nice washed wood, Mykonos near Manhattan
sip: There is a quite a large wine list and a unique portioning system
savor: Dips; octopus; branzino; thrice cooked smashed potatoes
sit: With a group for a fun night out-OPA! Or with a friend for a causal night in the hood
spend: $$
address: 470 Driggs Avenue
phone number: 929-250-2312
website: www.mpbrooklyn.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Straight- forward and not fussy; early dinner times will be a lot of parents feeding kids and prime dinner times brings larger groups of BK locals and foodies who know what's up
sip: Seasonal signature cocktails, beer; wine by the quartino ( do it)
savor: The Emmy burger; PIZZA
sit: On a double date or with a group of friends who like eat and share
spend: $$
address: 919 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
phone number: (347) 884- 9588
website: www.pizzalovesemily.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Communal table that faces the open kitchen in a modern setting; A sense of foodie adventure and bonding all around
sip: The paired beverages
savor: The whole menu
sit: With someone who will appreciate the coolness of the whole experience; only groups of up to 6 are allowed, there are only 20 seats in total
spend: $$$$
address: 261 Moore Street (Between White and Bogrart)
phone number: (646) 703-2715
website: www.blancanyc.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Garage door cool; long communal tables with dark walls and not a lot of unnecessary decor; chilling music and hip, attractive servers
sip: Cold cold beer- a special Sapporo actually from Japan is available; sake to me
savor: Pork Betty; fried chicken; hand rolls; gyoza; uni
sit: With anyone you know in Brooklyn; with anyone who wants to try a new sushi experience and have some fun
spend: $
address: 43 Bogart Street, Brooklyn
phone number: (718) 418-6666
website: www.momosushishack.com