Char No. 4 is not exactly a barbecue joint, but chef Matt Greco brings some legit barbecue bona fides as well as serious classic cooking technique cred to its kitchen.
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"The macchiato at Cafe Pedlar in Brooklyn could make me a regular." [Photographs: Allison Hemler] Grabbing a cup of coffee can be as routine as brushing one's teeth—and like most of us will only go for Aquafresh or Crest, say,...
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In "Raising the Bar," author of Bionic Bites Tia Kim will check out the grub at a different New York watering hole each week. Generic hamburgers can get a little boring—especially in the summer, when every weekend someone else has...
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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,...
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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...
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Editor's note: Is it Friday yet? Linnea Covington is back with another happy hour report. Braving the snow on a cold Monday night, I happily entered the warmth of The Brazen Head in Brooklyn. Not too many people lingered around—a...
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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...
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It's rarely an easy feat to pick and choose among desserts at Brooklyn's Sweet Melissa. With a dessert case oozing picturesque possibilities of Sour Cherry Clafoutis, Sweet Almond Bread Pudding, and Banana Cream Pie, I've oft found myself hovering...
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