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Bites in the Borough: The Brooklyn Edition
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items Think of this list as a passport...but edible. Brooklyn’s food scene is a global love letter—and these are the spots that serve it up best and I personally love!
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Pasta 🍝 + Comfort Staples
Cocktails🍸, Vibes and Catch-up
Latin & Caribbean Heat
Asian Fusion 🍜
Pasta 🍝 + Comfort Staples
Modern takes on French and Italian classics that feel indulgent without the pretension.
A casual go-to for handmade pasta that hits—and yes, you can bring the flavor home. They also sell fresh noodles and sauces for your next cozy night in.
Forma Pasta
Evelina blends modern Italian cooking with a relaxed, polished atmosphere. A go-to for seafood lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike, it’s ideal for casual night out in Fort Greene.
Evelina
This spot delivers on both atmosphere and depth of flavor. The aged Gruyère burger with caramelized onions was unexpectedly standout, and the roast chicken was rich, tender, and full of flavor. A polished take on French comfort done right.
Le Crocodile
Cozy, creative, and full of flavor—Risbo nails global comfort food with Brooklyn charm. Get the rotisserie, sip some wine, and lounge out on the garden patio.
Risbo
From the sculpted interiors to the smoky branzino, Oxomoco is an experience. Every detail feels intentional—from the rich guac and charred corn to the dreamy lighting and that frozen margarita moment. Come for the food, stay for the ambiance that lin...
Oxomoco
Cocktails🍸, Vibes and Catch-up
Places with strong drinks, good energy, and great for meeting friends or pre-dinner hangs.
Not all brunches are created equal. Ainslie serves up real ones—especially the pizza and vibes. Definitely book ahead!
Ainslie
Pizza? A must. Truffle fries? Non-negotiable. Branzino? Chef’s kiss. Even the Brussels sprouts deserve a standing ovation. Fandi Mata understood the assignment.
Fandi Mata
Latin & Caribbean Heat
Comforting, colorful, and packed with sazón — these kitchens deliver on nostalgia and flavor.
Great vibes, even better tacos. Bogota Latin Bistro serves up Colombian flavor with strong drinks to match.
Bogota Latin Bistro
HAAM (Healthy As A Motha) brings Dominican and Trinidadian flavors to the vegan table with bold, satisfying dishes that hit all the right notes. Chef-owner Yesenia Ramdass curates a menu that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. Must-tries include Yuh...
HAAM Caribbean Plant Cuisine
From the vibrant facade to the bold Puerto Rican flavors, Kiosk 787 brings Old San Juan to Brooklyn. Get the steak and shrimp mofongo—you’ll taste the love in every bite.
Kiosko 787
Oxtail so tender it practically clocks out on its own. Afro-Caribbean flavors that hit every time—Mango Bay is that spot.
Mango Bay
Asian Fusion 🍜
From Taiwanese fusion to Thai heat and Bengali-Chinese mashups — these spots know how to bring the umami.
Not your average Thai spot. The pork cheeks and zabb wings are wild flavor bombs—and if you’re into seafood, don’t skip the coconut crab curry or crab fried rice. Rich, tasty, unforgettable.
Fish Cheeks Brooklyn
If comfort had a flavor, it’d be the classic ramen at Danbo—extra egg and chashu mandatory. Slurp responsibly.
Ramen DANBO Park Slope
Bengali-Chinese fusion: A must-visit for bold, unexpected flavor pairings. The char siu is unforgettable, but don’t sleep on the duck fat fried rice or wok-seared string beans. Pro tip: book ahead.
The Monkey King
Win Son is a heavy hitter—start with the scallion pancakes, then slide over to the bakery across the street for Fan Tuan and millet mochi donuts.
Win Son