RESTAURANTS
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BEST AFRICAN
BUNNA CAFÉ
1084 Flushing Avenue
(347) 295-2227 – www.bunnaethiopia.net
Bunna Cafe knows that coff ee is everything in
Ethiopia. Not only does it drive the economy,
but it drives everyday life. Ethiopians drink
coff ee multiple times a day, be it as an espresso,
cortado, or through the traditional coff ee
ceremony — the intricate, intimate process of
making coff ee from raw bean to brew while
bringing people together in conversation and
celebration as the process develops. They
perform the coff ee ceremony regularly at our
events, and they serve Bunna for free to their
guests. Bunna Cafe serve vegan Ethiopian food:
hearty, wholesome, nutritious, and packed with
fl avor. Full of vitamins, healthy fats, veggie
proteins, and fi ber, their food adds creative
twists to vegan recipes that have been refi ned
and cultivated over many centuries. They serve
traditional Ethiopian alcohol. They also create
our own specialty cocktails.
BEST ALL-DAY
BREAKFAST
PURE BISTRO
88 5th Ave.
(718) 622-5314 – www.press195.com
Pure Bistro in Park Slope is the quintessential
bistro. The “bistro” fi rst emerged in the 1800s
as an eatery accessible to the working man and
woman. The cooking was simple but fl avorful,
the portions generous, and the wine abundant.
Customers and waiters often knew each other
by fi rst-names. Pure Bistro captures the essence
of the bistro with a healthier, more honest
position to its fare. They Provide a healthy twist
on casual American fare with options including
organic, hormone-free, antibiotic grass-fed
beef, free-range chicken, and organic eggs.
The modern industrial dining areas provide
an atmosphere for varied experiences: from
enjoying a family dinner to hosting a lunch
meeting, or taking a mid-day coff ee break
alongside someone studying with a refreshing
smoothie or juice. This Park Slope bistro is a
Brooklyn lifestyle.
BEST APPETIZERS
TANOREEN
7523 3rd Ave.
(718) 748-5600 – www.tanoreen.com
When you’re looking for the best way to start
a great meal, head to Tanoreen in Bay Ridge
for the best appetizers in Brooklyn! Following
years of frequent dinner parties & teaching
friends how to cook, chef Rawia decided to
open a restaurant to share a simple idea:
Cooking delicious Palestinian & Middle Eastern
food as she does for family & friends, but with
her unique twists. Tanoreen’s cookery style was
born fi rst & foremost as a form of expression
inspired by her mom and then infl uenced by
her time traveling abroad & living in the New
York. In 1998 Tanoreen opened as a ten table,
storefront in Brooklyn, & has since taken
on a partner (Jumana, aka ‘The Daughter’),
expanded to a larger location.
BEST ASIAN CUISINE/
ASIAN FUSION
RESTAURANT
FUSHIMI
9316 4th Ave.
(718) 833-7788
Fushimi fuses traditional Japanese food with
inventive French inspired nouvelle cuisines
topped with talented chefs with years of
industry experience; making Fushimi’s dishes
extremely exquisite to the taste buds; the
cream of the crop. Fushimi boast not only
of impeccable food,superior service, trendy
ambiance and opulent decor; add burgeoning
nightlife making Fushimi Staten Island, Bay
Ridge and the newly opened Williamsburg a
must-eat! Highly recommended by the Zagat
Survey & Michelin Guide, it is no surprise
Fushimi has a loyal fan base that keeps growing
and growing. The Bay Ridge location serves the
neighborhood with pride and off ers a terrifi c
version of Fushimi’s Asian cuisine. There’s no
more convenient place to go for some of the
best food in the city of New York.
BEST ATMOSPHERE
RIVER CAFÉ
1 Water St.
(718) 522-5200
The River Café opened in June of 1977 in
a forgotten and abandoned neighborhood
by the Brooklyn docks – desolate except
for trucks waiting to enter the piers. It soon
emerged as the forefront for the arrival of
Classic American cuisine on the East Coast,
searching out the fi nest and purest ingredients
in every aspect (and boasting a view like no
other in the borough). The now-landmarked,
newly renovated eatery — which overlooks
the Brooklyn Bridge — off ers a New American
menu with stunning views of Manhattan, all at
an aff ordable price. Couple all of that with its
stellar staff and pre-made photo ops and it’s
easy to see why the River Café takes the cake
when it comes to best wedding rehearsal dinner
spot in Brooklyn.
BEST BARBECUE
DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE
604 Union St.
(347) 429-7030 – www.dinosaurbarbque.com
Get Dinosaur’s famous barbecue in Brooklyn!
Built in 1941, 604 Union St. housed a motor
freight company and later the Perfect Steel
Rule Die Corp. before becoming the Brooklyn
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Before the construction
of the current building, the site was home to
F. Donovan’s Sons Co. Inc. Contractors and
Truckmen. We’ve been feeding Brooklyn
delicious BBQ since June 2013. They have
live music every Friday & Saturday at 10 pm.
Book a table ahead with them and skip the
wait! They love their Dino Dogs! Make sure to
bring your four-legged friends to join you for
dinner at any of our outdoor seating areas. They
provide water bowls and lots of good smells and
DogSpots. AKA a smart sidewalk sanctuary,
providing your dog a safe and cozy home away
from home while you briefl y go somewhere they
aren’t allowed. You can even swag out your pup
with their bandanas.
BEST BREAKFAST
TOM’S DINER
782 Washington Ave.
(718) 636-9738
Tom’s Diner is a family owned and operated
since 1936, serving breakfast & lunch that’s
particularly popular on weekends. Tom’s Diner
off ers that classic, untouchable experience of
the New York City diner, available in Prospect
Heights — where they serve breakfast all day
— or their Coney Island location, which has
incredible views of fi reworks in the summer.
Their breakfast specials are guaranteed to
start your day with a full stomach. Their eggs
are an absolute knockout. There’s a wide
array of meats available too, from bacon to
Virginia Ham to even ribeye steaks. A number
of succulent sandwiches are on order as well.
There’s nothing like stepping into an old
fashioned diner in Brooklyn, and Tom’s really
scratches that itch as it delights your taste buds.
BEST BRUNCH
BUTTERMILK CHANNEL
524 Court St.
(718) 852-8490 - www.buttermilkchannelnyc.com
This quaint eatery off ers a hearty American
comfort-food menu & a popular weekend
brunch. Buttermilk Channel is a true Brooklyn
Neighborhood Hang serving some of the best
fried chicken in town. You can have an amazing
dinner and incredible evening or just brunch.
The service is as warm and friendly as the
ambiance. The room is really lovely at night
and fi lled up with a great mix of people–and
even though it gets pretty busy, the acoustics
are really good so you’ll never had trouble
hearing friends. The food and drinks are over
the top good. A unique treasure available to the
community in Brooklyn, Buttermilk Channel
will entertain your taste buds with chicken so
good, it’ll make you forget about all the chain
fried chicken you’ve ever eaten.
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