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Ample Hills CreamerySee Ample Hills Creamery Video ($$)
(1635 ratings)

623 Vanderbilt Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(347) 240-3926
www.amplehills.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ice Cream"
  • "It Came From Gowanus" Ice Cream
    chocolate ice cream w/ salted chocolate w/ chunks of hazelnut crack cookies & brownies; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1635 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); opened in 2011; flavors vary daily (need to call to see what is available); multiple locations
Brooklyn KolacheSee Brooklyn Kolache Video ($)
(380 ratings)

520 Dekalb Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 398-1111
www.brooklynkolacheco.com
  • Chili Dog Kolache
    kolache (Czech pastry) stuffed w/ all-beef hot dog & chili; call to check for availability
4.5 out of 5
380 ratings
mom & pop bakeshop & coffeehouse that serves up over 20 varieties of sweet & savory handmade Texas style kolaches (Czech pastry) from scratch
Cooks & Captains [CLOSED] ($$$)
(94 ratings)

254 5th Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(347) 721-3801
  • Oxtail
    seasoned w/ spices, gochujang & miso then oven roasted; braised in stock, veggies, herbs & red wine; looks good
4.5 out of 5
94 ratings
[CLOSED]; est 2017; farm-to-table food w/ global influences
DefontesSee Defontes Video ($$)
(449 ratings)

379 Columbia St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 625-8052
defontesofbrooklyn.com
  • Roast Beef, Egg Plant & Mozzerella Sandwich
    top seller; sub sandwich doused w/ "natural gravy" (au jus); looks good
  • Steak Pizzaiola
    sub sandwich of pounded beef chuck seared & cooked in "gravy" (tomato sauce) & topped w/ homemade mozzerella cheese; looks good
4.5 out of 5
449 ratings
est. 1922; old school deli w/ long lines; location also in NYC (Gramercy)
Dough [CLOSED] ($)
(1722 ratings)

448 Lafayette Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(347) 533-7544
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "New York"
  • Cafe Au Lait Donut
    glazed w/ caramel & coffee; topped w/ streusel (crumb topping of butter, flour & sugar); looks good
4.5 out of 5
1722 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010
Fish TalesSee Fish Tales Video ($$$)
(113 ratings)

191A Court St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 246-1346
www.fishtalesonline.com
  • Manhattan Fish Chowder
    sweet & hearty tomato base w/ fresh cod fillet, potato & celery
4.5 out of 5
113 ratings
Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; since 1996; get fresh fish every morning (at 2am!)
Michael's of BrooklynSee Michael's of Brooklyn Video ($$$)
(419 ratings)

2929 Ave R Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 998-7851
michaelsofbrooklyn.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Italian"
  • Veal Smash Job
    veal chop smashed thin on the bone, lightly fried, topped w/ house made Filetto di Pomodoro sauce & fresh handmade mozzarella
4.5 out of 5
419 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Italian); since 1964; three-generation family owned
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop ($)
(1633 ratings)

727 Manhattan Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 389-3676
www.peterpandonuts.com
  • Apple Crumb Donut
    homemade diced apple pie filling, topped w/ streusel crumbs; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1633 ratings
est. 1953; family-owned & operated bakery known for pastries, donuts, shakes & egg creams
Popina ($$)
(96 ratings)

127 Columbia St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-1901
www.popinanyc.com
  • Pappardelle Pasta
    pappardelle, beef bolognese, parmesan; looks good
4.5 out of 5
96 ratings
opened in 2017; Italian cuisine w/ a Southern comfort food influence
Treats Truck [CLOSED]See Treats Truck Video ($)
(241 ratings)

521 Court St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(212) 691-5226
  • Dessert Nachos
    various triangle-shaped homemade cookies, rice crispy squares, brownies topped w/ hot fudge & whipped cream served in a nachos tray
4.5 out of 5
241 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2007; "I love treats. I love them. A lot. I believe in treats. I believe in those little moments in the middle of an ordinary day when you treat yourself or a friend to a cookie." (from its website); check website for up-to-date location
Atlantic ChipShop [CLOSED] ($$)
(525 ratings)

129 Atlantic Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 855-7775
  • Deep Fried Twinkie
  • Deep Fried Mac and Cheese
  • Deep Fried Pizza
  • Deep Fried Candy Bars
    Reeces or Snickers
  • Fish & Chip Butty
    typical British sandwich w/ fried fish, mushy peas fritters, garlic mayo, fries & onion gravy; not necessarily on menu
4.0 out of 5
525 ratings
[CLOSED]; #30 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); deep-fries everything on menu; you can bring your own food to deep fry
BakedSee Baked Video ($$)
(526 ratings)

359 Van Brunt St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-0345
bakednyc.com
  • Sweet and Salty Brownies
    almost flourless, dark & rich; chocolate brownie w/ salty caramel lava middle filling; "(this will) ruin you for brownies for the rest of your life"-Claire Robinson; looks good
  • Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
    banana cream pie topped w/ peanut butter frosting
4.0 out of 5
526 ratings
Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe] ; opened in 2005 by two "dessert archaeologists - digging and researching and eating their way through the regional desserts of America" (from its website)
Bakery La Brioche CafeSee Bakery La Brioche Cafe Video ($)
(45 ratings)

1073 Brighton Beach Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 934-0731
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced"
  • Smetannik (Sour Cream Cake)
    multi-layer cake; you can choose the size of your slice (pay by weight); looks good
4.0 out of 5
45 ratings
Best Pizza ($)
(738 ratings)

33 Havemeyer St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 599-2210
www.best.piz.za.com/#menu...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • White & Veggie Pies
    large slice is under $4
4.0 out of 5
738 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats); opened in 2010
Brennan & CarrSee Brennan & Carr Video ($)
(806 ratings)

3432 Nostrand Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 769-1254
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Brooklyn"
  • Gargiulo burger
    ask for double-dip in broth; looks good
  • Hot Beef Sandwich
    one of Adam's favorites (double-dipped in broth); looks good
4.0 out of 5
806 ratings
Bunker [CLOSED]See Bunker Video ($$)
(745 ratings)

99 Scott Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 386-4282
  • Banh Xeo
    crispy Vietnamese crepe w/ shrimp, bacon, egg, bean sprout, lettuce; "that is wicked good!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Suon Nuong Xa
    grilled lemongrass heritage pork loin, organic fried egg, rice; "that really is w/o question one of the best pork chops I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
745 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2013; specialize in Vietnamese street food; moved from original location in Ridgewood, NY
Butter & Scotch [CLOSED]See Butter & Scotch Video ($$)
(528 ratings)

818 Franklin Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(347) 350-8899
  • Bourbon Ginger Pecan Pie
    all-butter crust, "lots of" ginger, organic Texan pecans; served w/ a shot of bourbon
4.0 out of 5
528 ratings
[CLOSED]; "bar & bakery of your dreams" (from its website)
Buttermilk Channel ($$)
(2050 ratings)

524 Court St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 852-8490
buttermilkchannelnyc.com
  • Banana Pudding
    w/ salted caramel popcorn & rum whipped cream; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2050 ratings
opened in 2008; American bistro w/ regional ingredients, local fish, plus brunch, vegetarian & cocktail menus
Clover ClubSee Clover Club Video ($$)
(868 ratings)

210 Smith St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 855-7939
www.cloverclubny.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
  • Gin Blossom
4.0 out of 5
868 ratings
Di Fara PizzaSee Di Fara Pizza Video ($$)
(4006 ratings)

1424 Ave J Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-1367
www.difara.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good"
  • Pizza with Mushroom & Garlic
    "best pizza on the planet"-Sunny Anderson; looks good
4.0 out of 5
4006 ratings
opened in 1965; cash only
Emily ($$)
(660 ratings)

919 Fulton St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(347) 844-9588
pizzalovesemily.com
  • Emmy Burger
    Fleisher's grass fed dry aged beef, Tom Cat pretzel bun, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, Grafton cheddar, cornichon & fries; limited availability for dinner; looks good
  • S'mores Calzone
    s'mores baked inside pizza dough
  • Quinn Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ mozzarella, havarti, pecorino, ricotta; looks good
4.0 out of 5
660 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); specialize in pizza but serves one of the best burgers in town; run by husband-and-wife team
Ferdinando's ($$)
(223 ratings)

151 Union St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 855-1545
  • Vastedda (Spleen Sandwich)
    boiled, dried and aged for 10 days, sliced into small pieces, sauteed in pork lard and served on Sicilian-style bun and topped w/ ricotta & pecorino romano cheese; "one of the best things I've ever eaten"-Scott Conant
  • Sausage Parmesan
    baked in oven, sliced & cooked in tomato sauce; served on homemade roll, as a hero or on a plate; looks good
4.0 out of 5
223 ratings
est. 1904; iconic Italian eatery
Four & Twenty BlackbirdsSee Four & Twenty Blackbirds Video ($$)
(776 ratings)

439 3rd Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2917
birdsblack.com
  • Salted Caramel Apple Pie
    salted caramel is put into apple pie mixture; looks good
4.0 out of 5
776 ratings
renovated to restore the original tin walls and wood floor
Graziella'sSee Graziella's Video ($$)
(509 ratings)

232 Vanderbilt Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 789-5663
www.graziellasmenu.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza"
  • Arugula & Parmesan Pizza
    crispy thin crust; cheese pizza once baked in wood-burning oven is then covered w/ baby arugula and topped w/ shredded parmigiano reggiano and extra virgin olive oil drizzle
4.0 out of 5
509 ratings
opened in 2004; pizzas made w/ Italian flour and tomatoes and baked in a 100% wood-burning brick oven; rooftop patio available from May through September
Hometown Bar-B-Que ($$)
(1052 ratings)

454 Van Brunt St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(347) 294-4644
www.hometownbarbque.com
  • Lamb Belly Banh Mi
    smoked pulled lamb belly w/ hot & sweet sauce, pickled Daikon & carrot, cilantro on baguette; looks good
  • Chinese Sticky Ribs
    smoked pork ribs lathered w/ Asian sauce & grilled; looks good
  • Beef Ribs
    smoked for 9-10 hrs; Aaron recommends side of potato salad; looks good
  • Korean Sticky Ribs
    babyback ribs, smoked in white oak & then deep-fried; topped w/ chopped cashew & scallions; looks good
  • Lamb Belly
    smoked for 8-10 hrs on white oak; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1052 ratings
opened in 2013; first-come-first-serve walk-up counter-service bar-b-que hall until BBQ is sold out; live music on weekend nights
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