A chill, all day cafe and bar, Greenpoint's Achilles Heel has a real neighborhood feeling, offers delicious small plates, and an ambitious coffee program with selections from different roasters. Read more.
Surprisingly for the no-man's land of 4th Ave, a really really well made capuccino.
Dave Talde's (the eponymous owner of Talde) new whiskey and beer bar, with 25 beers on tap and a menu of drunk food: burgers, fried chicken, shrimp po' boys, chili con carne. Read more.
The Lechon Asado is some of the best slow roasted pork I've ever tasted, served with avocados topped w/ lime juice and chili powder, two eggs, beans, and toast.
$3 drafts (excellent selection) on Magic Monday nights - very legit. Food is pretty good.
Nordic-influences and a six-course, daily changing tasting menu for $65. "Curated beverage" (Old World-centric wines, traditionally brewed beers, earthy ciders, classic spirits) list Read more.
Ask for one of their most exotic cheeses - the Gjetost. The dark brown color reveals a soft goat milk cheese with caramelized sugar. It is sweet and salty and unlike anything else!
Try the Loco Moco Burger! Smothered in gravy and topped with an egg and your choice of spam rice, this dish is so good, you may need to remember to breathe while eating it.
