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Brooklyn's Best - according to J
Brucie is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

1. Brucie

234 Court St (at Baltic St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 98 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the house-rolled tagliatelle, with crispy brussel sprouts, rich tomato butter and creamy burrata. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

2. Buttermilk Channel

8.9
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Here for brunch: eggs Huntington is delicious, served on fresh, homemade biscuits. Here for dinner: Doug's Pecan Pie Sundae for dessert!

Prime Meats is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

3. Prime Meats

465 Court St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 236 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Mushroom Spatzel. Small is a good side for 1 person. Large could easily be split btw 2 people. For dinner, i suggest the white 1 Bavarian sausage with a small Spatzel. Great cocktails too!

Clover Club is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

4. Clover Club

9.3
210 Smith St (btwn Baltic & Butler St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Boerum Hill · 369 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Killer brunch! Baked eggs with truffles and leeks are delicious. Nice side of greens and perfect type of thick sour bread toast. Can't go wrong. I cleaned the plate.

Le Petit Cafe is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

5. Le Petit Cafe

7.5
502 Court St (Nelson St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Carroll Gardens · 75 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Their iced-coffee is some of the best in the neighborhood. Nice back garden, but i prefer to eat at some of the other neighborhood spots.

Frankies 457 Spuntino is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

6. Frankies 457 Spuntino

9.2
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 237 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Order this exactly: Carafe of the house red wine is good - and cheap! Robiola and Taleggio cheese as an appetizer. Cavatelli with sausage and sage butter for an entree. mmmmmmmm

Char No. 4 is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

7. Char No. 4

196 Smith St (at Baltic St.), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Boerum Hill · 230 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Great spot! Order the bacon and fried cheese curd apps!!! Side of corn bread is very good. Shrimp and grits was good -must like cilantro (?) key lime pie is very strong and flavor quickly gets tired.

Henry Public is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

8. Henry Public

9.0
329 Henry St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · Cobble Hill · 192 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Turkey Sandwich is one of the best I've ever had.

Carroll Park is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

9. Carroll Park

8.9
290 President St (btwn Smith & Court), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Carroll Gardens · 26 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Bring an iced coffee and watch the kids play on the playground or the old men on the bocce court.

Watty & Meg is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

10. Watty & Meg

248 Court St (at Kane St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 70 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Monday night special $10 burger and beer is the best deal in Brooklyn. Burger was so so good. Porticos as an app were excellent - coming from a guy who knows his polish food.

Red Hook Lobster Pound is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

11. Red Hook Lobster Pound

8.9
284 Van Brunt St (btwn Verona St & Visitation Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Red Hook · 171 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: Get your rolls to go and eat them in the backyard of The Ice House (with a beer), down the block.

12. The JakeWalk

282 Smith St (at Sackett), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Carroll Gardens · 90 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Best place to get an old-fashioned cocktail, or just an old-fashioned. Bartenders play amazing music too - like the Harlem Shakes (deep cut!)

Court Street Grocers is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

13. Court Street Grocers

9.3
485 Court St (btwn Nelson and Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · Carroll Gardens · 157 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: not your average breakfast sandwich! Arugula, cheddar, eggs and bacon on ciabatta. $6 well spent, especially if the wait at buttermilk is ridiculous.

Ki Sushi is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

14. Ki Sushi

8.2
122 Smith St (btwn Dean & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 93 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Rock shrimp for app. American dream roll and spicy scallop roll are my favs. Pass on the king crab roll not worth it. Pink lady nothing to write home about.

Nine-D is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

15. Nine-D

462 Court St, New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: My favorite thai food in Carroll Gardens / Cobble Hill. Super reasonably priced. Massaman chicken curry is my staple. Crispy calamari for your app.

P.J. Hanley's is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

16. P.J. Hanley's

449 Court St (at 4th Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Carroll Gardens · 36 tips and reviews

WillMcDWillMcD: Great outside space. Oldest bar in brooklyn Read more.

61 Local is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

17. 61 Local

61 Bergen St (btwn Smith St & Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 239 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Rembrant porter FTMFW

Alma is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

18. Alma

7.5
187 Columbia St (at Degraw St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 130 tips and reviews

WillMcDWillMcD: 2 words. Steak Fajitas. Best thing on the menu

19. Michael and Ping's

437 3rd Ave (btwn 7th & 8th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Gowanus · 27 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: I'm not a General Tso's kind of guy, but this is some of the best I've had in New York. The General himself would be proud.

Buschenschank is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

20. Buschenschank

320 Court St (at Sackett St.), Brooklyn, NY
German Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 104 tips and reviews

JamieJamie: $4 Pretzel. Fantastic

Brooklyn Crab is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

21. Brooklyn Crab

8.1
24 Reed St (btwn Van Brunt & Conover St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Red Hook · 272 tips and reviews
Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

22. Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies

8.9
185 Van Dyke St (at Ferris St), Brooklyn, NY
Pie Shop · Red Hook · 116 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: I don't even like key lime pie - and this is outstanding! Just don't let your baby get first dibs.

Fort Defiance is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

23. Fort Defiance

365 Van Brunt St (at Dikeman St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Red Hook · 194 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Gin fizz is outstanding! Great brunch drink.

Las Americas Deli Grocery is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

24. Las Americas Deli Grocery

6.6
506 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
Deli · Carroll Gardens · 7 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Only place I know that carries my favorite beer. Vanilla Porter by Breckenridge Brewery.

25. Ramna Indian

257 Smith St (Degraw St), Brooklyn, NY
Indian Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 7 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Ordered takeout from Bombay Dreams. The $14.95 special is a good deal. Enough food for 2 meals - leftovers! Chicken Korma (almond cream sauce) is amazing. Wife really liked the Chicken Tikka Masala.

La Slowteria is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

26. La Slowteria

548 Court St (W 9th St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 45 tips and reviews
HBH Gourmet Sandwiches & Smoked Meats is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

27. HBH Gourmet Sandwiches & Smoked Meats

407 Smith St (btwn Luquer St & 5th St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Carroll Gardens · 23 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Philly cheesesteak is unlike any I've ever had. Dare I say it's gourmet steak and cheese? Split a side of Tallegio bacon Mac n cheese! Ho-doggy!

La Slowteria is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

28. La Slowteria

548 Court St (W 9th St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 45 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: This place is incredible. Duck confit in mole sauce basically melts in your mouth. A must order.

Buschenschank is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

29. Buschenschank

320 Court St (at Sackett St.), Brooklyn, NY
German Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 104 tips and reviews

Annie T.Annie Tsai: House-made pretzel with bier cheese all the way. I want to drink this stuff oh man. BIER CHEESE!

Calexico is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

30. Calexico

8.5
122 Union St (btwn Columbia & Hicks St), Brooklyn, NY
Taco Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 89 tips and reviews

Greg T.Greg Trefry: Get the rolled quesadilla. They are positively addictive.

Pompette is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

31. Pompette

550 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 7 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

32. Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

8.8
513 Henry St (at Sackett St), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Carroll Gardens · 192 tips and reviews
Red Hook Ballfield Food Vendors is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

33. Red Hook Ballfield Food Vendors

8.2
Bay St (at Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Red Hook · 59 tips and reviews
The Treats Truck Stop is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

34. The Treats Truck Stop

521 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
Dessert Shop · Carroll Gardens · 21 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Get signature homespun goodies, like peanut butter sandwich cookies, chocolate chip brownies & Rice Krispie treats, plus breakfast (bagels, muffins) & lunch (salads, sammies) in this 30-seat cafe. Read more.

Jalopy Tavern is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

35. Jalopy Tavern

8.7
317 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Carroll Gardens · 28 tips and reviews
Sushi Dojo NYC is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

36. Sushi Dojo NYC

110 1st Ave (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 87 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Want top tier sushi at a great price? Head to Sushi Dojo. Order the 15-piece omakase and hand rolls. They also offers cooked dishes like braised snapper head and soba. Read more.

Fragole is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

37. Fragole

8.2
394 Court St (btwn 1st Pl & Carroll St.), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 49 tips and reviews
Sunny's is one of Brooklyn's Best - according to J.

38. Sunny's

9.4
253 Conover St (at Beard St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Red Hook · 90 tips and reviews