Park Slope’s intimate and cozy bar The Sackett is great for conversations over beers and empanadas.

Mugs Alehouse 125 Bedford Ave. (at N. 10th Street) Williamsburg (718) 486-8232 What it is: A bar goers bar that somehow transcends […]

Lola BKLYN 387 Myrtle Ave. (between Vanderbilt and Clermont) Clinton Hill (718) 858-1484 What is it: A North- American-fare-centric sister bistro to […]

Flatbush Farm/Barn 76 St. Mark’s Ave. Prospect Heights (718)622-3276 What is it: A gastronomic tavern and wine bar for the “established palate,” with an […]

Prospect 545 Fifth Ave. (between 14th and 15th Streets) Park Slope (347) 596-6826 What is it: This classy new arrival to South Slope […]

The Castello Plan 1213 Cortelyou Rd. Ditmas Park (718) 856-8888  What is it: The snazzy, woody bar and  restaurant is a pillar of […]

Black Rabbit Bar 91 Greenpoint Ave. (Manhattan Avenue & Franklin Street) Greenpoint 718-349-1595 What is it: An old-world pub with a solid […]

The Bedford 110 Bedford Ave., at N. 11th St. Williamsburg (718) 302-1002 What is it: If you only go into the front […]

Mable’s Smokehouse & Banquet Hall 44 Berry St. (At Wythe) Williamsburg (718) 218-6655 What is it: No-frills beer and Oklahoma-style BBQ joint […]

Hope and Anchor 347 Van Brunt St. Red Hook (718) 237-0276 What is it: An outpost fully stocked with food, fun and […]