Photographs by Robyn Lee Watty and Meg 248 Court Street, Brooklyn NY 11201; map); 718-643-0007; wattyandmeg.com Service: The host fellow who's pretty much always manning the front is super nice; the rest of the staff is attentive and friendly,... More
All breakfast/brunch entrees at P.J. Hanley's are $5 on weekends between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. That includes the brioche chocolate French toast, Moons Over My Hanley's (a spoof on the Denny's classic), huevos rancheros, and more. The only thing... More
Photograph by Robyn Lee Monteleone's many cheesecake fans had to go cold turkey when it closed for renovations a few years ago, shortly after I included it in my cheesecake round-up in the Times in 2004. It finally reopened... More
From top left: McClure's pickles; Mast Brothers, head butcher Tom Mylan of Marlow & Sons The New York Times' Oliver Schwaner-Albright chronicles the burgeoning Brooklyn artisanal food scene in today's Dining section. The Serious Eats New York crew and... More
Me & My Egg Roll is the best name I've ever heard for a Chinese take-out. Something about it just feels all warm and snuggly, even if the object of the warm snuggles is a deep fried, fat-soaked roll... More
Photographs by Robyn Lee A "superette" may be a diminutive term for supermarket, involving a few soup cans and cereal boxes squished onto a shelf, but let's be honest, Joe. Your superette is just about the prosciutto balls fried... More
Photograph by Robyn Lee I don't usually crave honeydew melon in liquid form, but it works for bubble tea. After dumplings from Eton in Carroll Gardens, this milky honeydew drink ($3.75) with tapioca balls made a nice dessert. Pretty... More
What is it that makes fondue so inherently romantic? Perhaps it’s that fondue is meant to share between two. Perhaps it’s the slow, methodical process, spearing, and dipping, and swirling, and eating, draws out the meal, inviting conversation and... More
Editor's note: We're back with another report from our happy hour bureau chief Linnea. On tap this week, Abilene in Carroll Gardens. Abilene is not one of those "look at me" bars. In fact, you have to search for this... More
Editor's note: Everyday weekday until Christmas, we'll have a daily hot chocolate report for you. 'Tis the season. Today, One Girl Cookies in Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill nabe. Price: $2.25 for a small (10 ounces), $3.25 for a large to-go cup... More
