The restaurant serves as a solid go-to spot for those lucky enough to live in or near the gorgeous Victorian manses that populate this neighborhood. With its satisfactory takes on gastropub staples, minus the haughty 'tude, Ox Cart Tavern is best for: a humble Brooklyn date. More

There are a lot of things to love about Mimi's Hummus in Ditmas Park, but their excellent weekday lunch special may be at the top of my list. For just $9, you can get a sizable, seriously delicious pita sandwich and a generous side serving of any of their vegetable salads. More

While I'm not usually one to hop on the subway for brunch, I make an exception for Mimi's Hummus, on Cortelyou Road in Ditmas Park. More

The Farm on Adderley makes a vegetarian eggplant-egg sandwich that we're crazy about, but (no surprise) the bacon-laden version is just as good. More

Don't skim over Farm at Adderly's brunch menu too quickly. Hiding under the "sides" department is the Chocolate Brioche w/Sea Salt & Butter ($3 per slice). Who's not a fan of chocolate, brioche, sea salt, and butter? More

If you can pass up the siren song of butternut-squash bacon oatmeal at The Farm on Adderley, we'd highly recommend you go for the Egg Sandwich ($6), vegetarian-style. More

Editor's note: In "Apps Only," Ben Fishner will be eating his way through New York's appetizer, bar, and lounge menus as your guide to fine dining on a budget. He blogs at Ben Cooks Everything. Sisig, a dish of... More

Mimi's Hummus, in Brooklyn's Ditmas Park, isn't just a perfect neighborhood restaurant. It's one that makes you consider whether you, too, shouldn't be in that neighborhood. (The wine bar next door doesn't hurt, either.) More