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March 06, 2005

* Bahía

CUISINE: Salvadoran
ADDRESS: 690 Grand Street, Brooklyn NY 11211 (near Graham Ave.)
PHONE: 718.218.9592, 718.218.6081
HOURS: Daily, lunch and dinner - open until 10pm
CARDS: all major
BOOZE: Beer and Wine Only
ENTREES: $12-$18
MENU: Click Here
SUBWAY: L Train to Graham or Grand
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes
WEBSITE: www.bahia-restaurant.com
WE SAY: Our favorite under-the-radar restaurant Bahía was featured on the Food Network recently and we were delighted to see them finally get some props. If you haven't tasted their pupusas yet, run out now and try them. (Pupusa are yummy corn pancakes filled with cheese, pork, etc). Their cerviche is also always fresh and delicious. Never had Salvadoran food? Do yourself a favor and try Bahía before everyone else discovers it. The atmosphere is bland, but the food is amazing.
Note - the pasta dishes are ok, but are mainly included to please the heavily italian neighboorhood. Stick to the Salvadoran food.

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* Barosa

CUISINE: Italian, Brick Oven Pizza
ADDRESS: 312 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11211
PHONE: 718.218.8135
CARDS: All Major
BOOZE: Full bar
ENTREES: $10-$20
MENU: Click Here
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Take-out only

* The Blue Stove

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CUISINE: Bakery, Cakes, Pies, Treats, Coffee
ADDRESS: 415 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (between Withers St & Jackson St)
PHONE: (718) 766-7419
CARDS: Cash Only
BOOZE: None
SUBWAY: L to Graham
MAP: Click Here

Boneshakers

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CUISINE: Vegetarian, sandwiches, salads/ coffeeshop
ADDRESS: 134 Kingsland Avenue
PHONE: 718.963.0656
HOURS: 7am-10pm M-F | 9am-9pm Sat & Sun
CARDS: Cash only
BOOZE: None
AVERAGE ENTREE: $8
MENU: Click Here
WEBSITE: Click Here
SUBWAY: G to Nassau, L to Graham
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes, $10 minimum
NY MAG SAYS: Vegans and bike enthusiasts gather for organic tea and soy burgers at this spirited Brooklyn coffeehouse, the first eatery for Brad Baker, owner of the Lower East Side cult bicycle shop Trackstar. The earth-toned room has fifteen-foot ceilings, warm brown walls, and small, square stained-pine café tables; exposed wiring, a booming indie soundtrack, and custom wall-mounted fixed-gear and racing bicycles perfectly fit the East Williamsburg location. The menu offers vegan plates with a few vegetarian exceptions—all named for famous riders and cycling trivia. These include oversize faux egg-and-cheese sandwiches, tempeh-bacon burgers, and simple salads. The quirky community atmosphere is arguably better than the food, which relies heavily on soy meat substitutes rather than inventive vegetable-and-grain combinations. All sandwiches are made with freshly baked bread from Manhattan’s Balthazar, though the thick organic pesto and spicy aioli that dresses the Peleton (provolone, sprouts, lettuce and tomato) and the Magnus (soy patty and sprouts on toasted rosemary focaccia) are more bland than bold. Even so, Boneshakers is a cheerful place to sit and talk shop over mugs of socially conscious Gimme! coffee and homemade tea-infused cupcakes.

Cafe Capri

Italian Coffee Shop
427 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(between Graham Ave. and Withers St.)
Map: Click Here
[L Train to Graham Avenue]

This long-standing barista boasts the neighborhood's finest iced coffee (even at $4 a pop it's a steal) as well as a cannoli that would make an Italian mama blush. The interior, dripping with seasonal Easter bunny cut-outs or fruit-striped candy canes, is warm and inviting and the counter is always loaded with fresh baked sweets wrapped in cellophane. You might catch the occasional shag hanging about, but there are only four tables to lounge around in and the extended family takes up two of them. Plus, owner's Joe and Sarah nixed their smoking section last year, cutting its hipster lingering down by almost 50%. Don't worry about losing out on all the fun by asking for it to go-Joe weaves a great two-minute story chock full of neighborhood lore.

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Carmine's

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CUISINE: Pizza, Italian
ADDRESS: 358 Graham Avenue - Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: (718) 782-9659
DELIVERY: Yes
MAP: Click Here
SUBWAY: L to Graham
WEBSITE: www.carminespizzeria.com
MENU: Click Here [pdf]

* Cheers

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CUISINE: Thai
ADDRESS: 612 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn NY 11211
PHONE: 718.599.4311
AVERAGE ENTREE: $8
CARDS: Visa/MC/AmEx
BOOZE: Beer only
DELIVERY: Yes
MAP: Click Here
SUBWAY: L Train to Lorimer or Graham
MENU: Click Here
WEBSITE: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: Yes
WE SAY: If you want to take out-of-towners to a restaurant and show them what a cool neighborhood you live in, take them to Planet Thai. If you want great Thai food, go to Cheers. Worthy of it's name, Cheers' classically tasteful interior of dark wood and navy blue booths is the most comfortable and low-key Thai restaurant among many around town, and in the summer months, the garden at cheers is nothing short of a dream.

The menu is short and simple with all of the classic Thai dishes done very well. Pad Thai, summer rolls, and curries are exceptional and the famous Thai hot and sour soup, tomyum goong, is second to none. For four straight Sundays, I went to cheers and had the pineapple shrimp curry served in a clay pot and loved it every time. Averaging about $8 per entree, Cheers is a pleasure that can be afforded again and again; and they deliver.

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Cono O'Pescatore

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CUISINE: Old School Italian and Seafood
ADDRESS: 301 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.388.0168
CARDS: All Major
DELIVERY: No
DELIVERY: Yes
OUTSIDE DINING: No
BRUNCH: No
MAP: Click Here
SUBWAY: Graham Stop on L train
MENU: Click Here
WEBSITE: www.conoandsons.com
VILLAGE VOICE SAYS: "Located on the eastern verge of Williamsburg, this Italian old-timer showcases seafood, veal, and pasta in abundant portions, although less predictable choices abound: a cold appetizer special one evening featured delicious zucchini-blossom pancakes, buffalo mozzarella, and breaded and fried cauliflower that was light, not sodden. Other favorites include potato gnocchi in a delicate meat sauce, and stracciatella, a rich Roman soup with masses of spinach and scrambled eggs. For a bargain, get one of the 25 subs offered at the carryout window."

Destefano's Steakhouse

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CUISINE: Steakhouse
ADDRESS: 89 Conselyea Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.384.2836
CARDS: All major
HOURS: Tue-Sun 5pm-10pm
BOOZE: Full bar
SUBWAY: L at Lorimer or Graham, G at Metropolitan Ave
MAP: Click Here
MENU: Click Here
CITY SEARCH SAYS: Williamsburg hipsters aren't really prime contenders for steakhouse dining, but DeStefano's courts more of an old-school neighborhood crowd anyway. Family photos line the walls, a fireplace heats up cold winter nights, and the tin ceiling already looks worn in. The real cred, however, comes from owner Joey DeStefano: He's lived in the neighborhood for years, and the restaurant is located in his mother's former house. Steaks as thick as the last Harry Potter book arrive on hot plates, Luger-style. Dry-aged porterhouse has a pleasantly salty char but isn't pink enough in the center, while filet mignon gets a moisture boost from a side of Tuscan beans simmered with sausage. And though cottage style fries are too dry and broccoli rabe too soggy, other non-beef options, like the chipotle-spice crab cakes and delicate pistachio-crusted lamb shops, impress. And the fluffy ricotta cheesecake gives another Brooklyn institution, Junior's, a real run for its money. Though steaks make an admirable stand, lamb chops and cheesecake are the surprise menu champs. Sides let down their meaty main attractions, especially the dry-as-a-bone fries. The mostly Italian wine list offers something for every budget ($30 to more than $100).

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East Met West

Chinese
752 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 11211 (At Graham Ave)
PHONE:: 718-218-7777
CARDS: None
HOURS: Mon-Thu: 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm; Sun: 11:30am-11pm
MAP: Click Here
SUBWAY: L Train to Graham
MENU: Click Here
FREE DELIVERY

Fanny

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American Nouveau
425 Graham Avenue, Williamsburg Brooklyn 11211
(between Frost and Withers Sts)
PHONE: 718.389.2060
CARDS: Cash Only
AVERAGE ENTREE: $12
BOOZE: Beer & Wine
DIRECTIONS: L to Graham Avenue
MAP: Click Here
HOURS: Sun-Thurs 11-11; Fri & Sat 11-12
MENU: Click Here

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Fortunato Brothers

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Old School Italian Bakery
289 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.387.2281
HOURS: Sun-Thu 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-12am
CARDS: Cash Only
SUBWAY: L at Graham Ave or Lorimer
MAP: Click Here
CITY SEARCH SAYS: The shiny black tables and chairs in this bare bones cafe are perpetually packed with teen couples, old paisanos from the 'hood and ice cream afficianados diving into some of the city's best housemade gelato. Flavors range from standards to hard-to-find Italian options, like tiramisu, hazelnut and zuppa inglese. Other temptations include spumoni, tortoni, cannoli, cookies (try the pinoli), tarts and fluffy white cakes to order.


Frost

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Seafood/Pasta
193 Frost Street, Brooklyn NY 11211
PHONE: 718.389.3347
AVERAGE ENTREE: $15
HOURS: Tue-Sun, noon-10:30pm; Mon, closed
CARDS: All Major
BOOZE: Full bar
MAP: Click Here
SUBWAY: L train to Graham Avenue
MENU: Click Here
WEBSITE: Click Here
WE SAY: Puts the "old" in old school Italian food.

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Garden Grill

Diner food
318 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn,
PHONE: (718) 384-8668 or (718) 384-8691
HOURS: Sun-Thu 6a-9p, Fri and Sat 6a-10p
MAP: Click Here
Website/Menu: Click Here
WE SAY: Forget Kellogg's diner, Garden Grill is the place to go for old school diner satisfaction. One of the treasures of the Graham Avenue stop for anyone who appreciates a good irony-free diner. Cash only with free delivery.

Grand Morelos Diner & Bakery

Spanish/Bakery/Diner Food
727 Grand Street, Brooklyn New York 11211
PHONE: 718.218.9441
HOURS: OPEN 24 HOURS!
MAP: Click Here
MENU: Click Here
WE SAY: Great cheap tacos (provided you aren't a vegetarian).

* Hachi

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CUISINE: sushi, pan-asian
ADDRESS: 631 Grand Street, between Leonard & Manhattan
Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211
PHONE: 718.218.9888 or 9887
HOURS: Mon-Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-12am
CARDS: cash only
BOOZE: full bar
MENU: click here
SUBWAY: L train to Lorimer, Grand or Graham
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes

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* Il Passatore

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CUISINE: Italian
ADDRESS: 14 Bushwick Avenue (between Metropolitan ave & Devoe st)
PHONE: 718.963.3100
HOURS: 7 days 12pm to 10pm
CARDS: Cash Only
BOOZE: Yes (wine list)
ENTREES: $10-$15
MENU: Click Here
SUBWAY: L to Graham or Grand
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes
WEBSITE: Click Here


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L.A. Burrito and L.A. Burrito II

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(formerly El Loco Burrito and El Loco Burrito II)
CUISINE: Flavorless Mexican
BEDFORD AVE. ADDRESS (Loco II): 287 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11211
(L Train to Bedford)
GRAHAM AVE. ADDRESS (Loco I):: 345 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11211
(L Train to Graham)
BEDFORD AVE. PHONE: 718.782.7728
GRAHAM AVE. PHONE: 718.388.8215 or 718.388.8219
BEDFORD AVE. MAP: Click Here
GRAHAM AVE. MAP: Click Here
BEDFORD AVE. HOURS: Sun-Thurs 11AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-12AM
GRAHAM AVE. HOURS: Sun-Thurs 11AM-10PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-11PM
CARDS: Visa/Mastercard
BOOZE: No
MENU: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes
WE SAY: Cliché Haight-Ashbury decorations adorn this bland burrito joint. Absolutely no attention is paid to food quality and preparation. These guys just wanna make a buck and apparently have no interest in pleasing the palate. A good place to go when you you are in a hurry, only have 5 bucks, and could give a damn about what you eat.

La Locanda

432 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: 718.349.7800
Map: Click Here
Menu: Click Here
[L Train to Graham Avenue]

A tasty, cheap, hipster free Italian joint.

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La Piazzetta

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Pizza/Italian
442 Graham Avenue, Brookly, NY 11211
PHONE: (718) 349-1627
CARDS: All Major
HOURS: Mon-Sun 11am-11pm
SUBWAY: L to Graham
MAP: Click Here
MENU: Click Here
WEBSITE: Click Here

Latin Cuisine

Mexican
804 Grand Street, Brooklyn NY 11211
Free Delivery
PHONE: 718.302.6146 or 718.302.6119
CARDS: All Major
HOURS: 11am-10pm 7 days
MENU: Click Here
SUBWAY: L to Grand
MAP: Click Here

Lazy Catfish

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Southern Comfort Food
593 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 1121
PHONE: 718.599.9055
CARDS: All Major
DELIVERY: Yes
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 3:30pm-4am; Sat-Sun, 3:30pm-11pm
SUBWAY: G, L at Metropolitan Ave.-Lorimer St
MAP: Click Here
HOURS: Open 7 Days; 3pm-2am
MENU: Click Here
Take-out Available
Delivery Available

Lily Thai

Thai Food
615 Grand Street, Brooklyn NY 11211
(between Lorimer and Leonard)
PHONE: 718.218.7534 or 718.218.7522
CARDS: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
BOOZE: Beer & Wine
PRICES: $7.50-$16
SUBWAY: G, L at Metropolitan Ave.-Lorimer St.
MAP: Click Here
HOURS: Sun-Thurs 11:30am - 10:30pm; Sat and Fri: 11:30am-11:30pm
MENU: Click Here
FREE DELIVERY

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M Noodle Shop

CUISINE: Asian, Dim Sum, and Noodles
ADDRESS: 549 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
(between Union Ave & Lorimer St)
PHONE: 718.384.8008
HOURS: Mon.-Sun. 12 p.m.-6 a.m.
BOOZE: none
CARDS: All major
MENU: Click Here
SUBWAY: Metropolitan Ave-Lorimer St (G, L)
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes
METROMIX SAYS: Long before Williamsburg became too — wait for it! — hip for its own good, M Shanghai Bistro was already serving wonderfully elevated Chinese food to a nabe in desperate need of Chinese grub beyond greasy stir-fried takeout. Now, they've opened this opened late-night noodle bar a few blocks down, offering a variety of noodle bowls ($7-$8), pan-fried noodle dishes ($7-$8) and appetizers ($4-$6). Six noodles are available—spinach, pulled, wonton, etc.—which can be mix-matched in dishes like sliced pork belly soup (the broths that take up to 24 hours to prep) or crispy double-pan-fried noodles with meat or veggies. The place's counter-style seating can squeeze in about 26, and a patio area out back is in the works come warmer months. The clincher: They're also open until 6 a.m. Munchies!



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Magda International Cafe

Mexican & American
454 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211-1415
(Cross Street: Richardson Street)
PHONE: 718.389.7497
CARDS: Visa & Mastercard
SUBWAY: L to Graham
BOOZE: Beer & Wine
MAP: Click Here
MENU: Click Here
HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-11:30pm
FREE DELIVERY after 4pm, Sat & Sun

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* Mesa Coyoacan

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CUISINE: Mexican
ADDRESS: 372 Graham Avenue
PHONE: 718-782-8171
CARDS: All Major
BOOZE: beer & wine
AVERAGE ENTREE: $13
BRUNCH: Yes
WEBSITE: Click Here
MENU: click here
SUBWAY: L Train to Graham
MAP: Click Here
WE SAY: a traditional Mexican restaurant from chef Ivan Garcia, original menu designer for Barrio Chino and most recently chef de cuisine at Mercadito. There’s nothing avant-garde about the menu, most of which will seem familiar at first glance--his “grandma’s recipes,” as Garcia put it, down to house-made tortillas--albeit with modern touches such as Berkshire pork in the carnitas tacos and grass fed beef for the carne asada. Look for tacos (3 for $9), a sampling of ceviches, sopas, and tamales, as well as entrees, including enchiladas de mole, pork-and-fruit-stuffed poblanos topped with walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds, and spiced lamb in chile ancho, chile guajillo, and avocado leaves steamed in a banana leaf, none over $15. Those price points and the warm interior (Chino-style wood tables for up to 14; salvaged 1940s wallpaper; and actual family photos hovering over the dining space like a glowering abuelita) you can expect Coyoacan to finally turn the former Pampa Grill space in Graham Ave’s “Fish Tank” building into the destination those architects clearly meant it to be.

* Mojito Loco

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Latin Fusion
102 Meserole Street
PHONE: 718.963.2960
AVERAGE ENTREE: $12
CARDS: Visa/MC
DIRECTIONS: L Train to Montrose, Graham, or Grand Street
MAP: Click Here
MENU/WEB: Click Here
HAPPY HOUR: buy one drink, get one free 5-8pm
FREE DELIVERY
WE SAY: This Latin Fusion restaurant just off the Graham Avenue stop of the L opened in February 2006. The delicious cerviche, the pulled pork, and the quesadillas are impeccable The quinoa & beans side is exquisite too. Plus, they have buy 1 get 1 free drink specials until 8pm. Mojito Loco offers free delivery until 11pm.

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* Motorino

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CUISINE: Brick Oven Pizza
ADDRESS: 319 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.599.8899
CARDS: All Major
AVERAGE ENTREE: pizzas are $9-16
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 10am-midnight; Sat-Sun, 11am-midnight
BOOZE: Full bar
SUBWAY: L to Graham Ave
MAP: Click Here
MENU: Click Here
WEB: www.motorinopizza.com
DELIVERY: Yes
NY MAG SAYS: Williamsburg pie man, Mathieu Palombino, was born in Belgium, speaks French, and has cooked at Bouley, Cello, and most recently BLT Fish, where he ran the kitchen and earned a Michelin star. But don’t hold that against him. Deep down, Palombino has always felt he was put on this earth to answer a higher calling. That calling, he has determined in this advanced stage in his career, is to flip dough, ladle sauce, and turn pizza around the oven’s hot spot. “I always believed in pizza,” says the chef. ”Pizza for me is not just a snack. It’s a magnificent thing.” It should be noted that magnificence, according to Palombino, doesn’t only reveal itself in classic permutations like the Margherita and the Marinara. Thus, Motorino’s wood-fired brick oven will also accommodate such freewheeling pies as the Gorgonzola-speck-and-cippolini-onion and the iconoclastic mussels and mozzarella. And, in the current Otto-inspired pizzeria-plus fashion, Motorino augments its carb-centric menu with salads, antipasti, cheese, salumi, and -- equipment arrival pending -- gelati

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Nori's Sushi & Cafe

CUISINE: Sushi/Japanese
ADDRESS: 354 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.302.5159
SUBWAY: L train to Graham
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Sometimes

Oak Wine Bar & Cafe

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CUISINE: American traditional, nuevo American
ADDRESS: 361 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11211
(at Conseylea Street)
CARDS: Visa and MasterCard
PHONE: 718-387-1245
HOURS: Open Monday to Friday
7:30am - 10pm, Lunch & Dinner
Saturday 9am - 10 pm, Brunch & Dinner
Sunday 9am - 4pm, Brunch only
SUBWAY: L Train to Graham
DIRECTIONS: Take L Train to Graham stop (3rd stop in Brooklyn). Walk from Metropolitan 1 1/2 blocks North on Graham past Conselya
MAP: Click Here
BOOZE: Beer and Wine
MENU: Click Here
WEBSITE: http://www.oakwinebar.com
ZAGAT SAYS: 'Best of Brooklyn 2008': Located in Brooklyn's trendy Williamsburg, Oak Wine Bar & Café offers an intimate setting where rustic and fine food come together. Seasonal menus prepared daily using locally made and fresh market ingredients with an emphasis on Romance fare.

Pagoda Thai Restaurant

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Pagoda Thai Restaurant
CUISINE: Thai
ADDRESS: 333 Graham Ave. Brooklyn NY 11211
(at Metropolitan)
PHONE: 718.388.8445 / 8446
HOURS: Sun–Thurs: 12pm–11pm
Fri–Sat: 12pm–12am
CARDS: Visa/Mastercard
BOOZE: BYOB
AVERAGE ENTREE: $11
MENU: Click Here
WEB: http://pagodathaifood.com
SUBWAY: L Train to Graham
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes, $10 min
NBC NY SAYS: Last summer, 333 Graham Avenue was a bustling storefront for OTB regulars, placing horse bets just steps from the Graham Avenue L stop and just a few blocks off of the BQE. But following the city's refusal to provide an essential "infusion of cash" last fall, a number of OTB's around the city began to shut their doors, including this one. But then, after months of construction between an 8-foot tall wooden fence, 333 Graham Avenue emerged as Pagoda Thai, a trendy-looking restaurant in a trendy corner of North Brooklyn. Each night of the store's opening week saw packed tables and a steady stream of delivery bags leaving its doors. And, despite popular Thai restaurants Sea and Tai Thai already calling the 'Burg home, Pagoda is located just far enough away from the center of things that they might be able to claim this part of East Williamsburg as their own. While Tai Thai might look like competition to the average take out enthusiast, a copyright by "TaiThai NYC" is listed on Pagoda's webpage, leading us to easily assume that Pagoda and the Williamsburg staple Tai Thai are sisters. As for the food, I was impressed. Pagoda offers a delightful blend of Thai and asian-influenced dishes, ranging from the staples like Spring Rolls and Fried Dumplings, to the more eccentric Curry dishes and specialties like the Pagoda Chicken Barbeque. Once inside, the decor allows you to forget the money lost, punches thrown and the smoke-soaked walls that once kept 333 pulsing.

Phoebe's Cafe

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CUISINE: Coffeshop, bagels, muffins, vegetarian fare
LOCATION: 323 Graham Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211
(btw. Lorimer and Leonard St.)
PHONE: 718.599.3218
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9pm-8pm
MENU: Click Here
DELIVERY: No
OUTDOOR DINING: Yes
CARDS: Visa/MasterCard
MAP: Click Here
SUBWAY: L Train to Graham Avenue
CITY SEARCH SAYS: This unadorned cafe has the feel of a college-town coffeehouse, liberally sprinkled with beards, bangs and butch haircuts. Fans line up for takeout pastries, bagels and self-serve coffee, and sit down to lunches of steamed eggs, hummus platters and BLTs with "fakin' bacon." While the Pixies blast over the speakers, resilient freelancers stay tuned into their laptops. The backyard provides a relaxing alternative, with wood-planked walls, climbing vines and umbrella-topped tables. Cappuccino, chai and caramel lattes are complemented by a small selection of beer and wine.

* The Richardson

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CUISINE: It's mainly a cocktail lounge, but small dishes are available
ADDRESS: 451 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
(at Richardson Street, beside the BQE)
PHONE: 718.389.0839
HOURS: 12pm-4am
CARDS: All Major
SUBWAY: L Train to Graham
MAP: Click Here
WEBSITE: http://therichardsonnyc.com
CITY SEARCH SAYS: Despite the fact that it's located right under the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a long mahogany bar, wainscot wood paneling, wooden slat blinds, sconce lighting, old-fashioned cash registers, gold brocade wallpaper, and a soundtrack of mostly pre-1969 American classics provide a romantic backdrop. It's a pleasant alternative to the otherwise uber-cool Williamsburg bar scene. The $9 specialty cocktails, served up by friendly mixologists, are reasonably priced and extremely tasty. High-back bar stools make for a more comfortable drinking experience. The Richardson has a great selection of wines, liquors and frothy German and American beers on tap. Although the marble-painted stucco columns that separate the long angular bar are designed to create a more intimate vibe, the space still feels a bit too large. Grilled sandwiches and other light fare is served between the hours of 1pm and 2am daily.

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Sal's Pizzeria

Pizza/Italian
ADDRESS: 544 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn NY 11211
PHONE: 718.388.6838
SUBWAY: Lorimer Stop on the L
MAP: Click Here
MENU: Click Here
FREE DELIVERY

* Sel de Mer

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CUISINE: Seafood - Mediterranean, American
ADDRESS: 374 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.387.4181
HOURS: Mon-Thu, 4pm-midnight; Fri-Sun 11am-4pm and 4pm-midnight
CARDS: Cash Only
BOOZE: Coming Soon
BRUNCH: yes, weekends only
DELIVERY: None, take-out only
AVERAGE ENTREE: $15
MENU: Click Here
SUBWAY: L Train to Graham
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: None
NY MAG SAYS: Think of the menu at Sel de Mer, a new seafood-focused restaurant in the old Najeeb’s space, as “a Mediterranean–meets–Long Island kind of thing,” says chef-owner Jeff Slagg: whole roasted dorade and three moules-frites preparations, but also steamers, fish-cake sliders, and fish and chips. That goes double for the new bar. “I wanted it to look like an old dock,” says Slagg, who did a stint at Oceana and more recently ran the kitchen at Sweetwater. “I’m just really into the water.” With its curtained façade, simple décor, and affordable menu, Sel de Mer reminds us of another cash-only Brooklyn seafood bistro: the original La Bouillabaisse during its Atlantic Avenue heyday. Like that crowd-pleasing spot, Sel de Mer is without wine and beer, for now. But that temporary drawback only helps keep tabs low for meals showcasing generous portions of fresh, imaginatively prepared seafood, like a recent halibut special served over coconut-milk-creamed spinach with crispy potatoes ($14), and a curried grouper ($15) that chef-owner Jeff Slagg dreamed up on a stroll down East 6th Street. There are three versions of moules-frites, and a selection of whole fish of the day. But the best deal might be the pair of so-called fish-cake sliders: two hefty hake burgers on toasted English muffins, served with a mound of cole slaw and the expectation that you’ll need a doggy bag ($12).

Tony's Pizza

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CUISINE: Pizza
ADDRESS: 355 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.384.TONY (8669)
HOURS: Sunday - Thursday: 10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00am
CARDS: All Major Credit Cards Accepted
BOOZE: No
MENU: Click Here
SUBWAY: L Train to Graham Ave.
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Free Delivery (Minimum $10.00 - No Coupons)
WEBSITE: Click Here

* Wombat

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Australian, American Traditional
613 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(Btwn Leonard & Lorimer St )
PHONE: 718-218-7077
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