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The Williamsburg, Brooklyn Restaurant Guide

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Black Betty

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CUISINE: Mediterranean
ADDRESS: 366 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211
at Havemeyer St.
PHONE: 718.599.0243
HOURS: Daily, 6pm-4am
CARDS: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
BOOZE: Full Bar
HAPPY HOUR: Daily, 6:30pm-9pm; $3 margaritas and Brooklyn lagers, $5 mojitos
AVERAGE ENTREE: $10
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SUBWAY: L Train to Lorimer or Bedford
DIRECTIONS: Walk beneath the BQE on Metropolitan Avenue for about 2 1/2 blocks. Black Betty will be on your left, just before Havemeyer Street.
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes
PAPER MAG SAYS: "Though Black Betty doesn't look like much from the outside, once you're inside you feel transported to a dive bar in Casablanca. Pumpkin-colored walls and eclectic appointments like an I Dream of Jeannie horseshoe-shaped couch and tapestries add to the cozy environment. The vibe is carried to fruition by an adjacent restaurant that prepares 'nouvelle Middle Eastern' fare. Black Betty attracts all walks of life, making it the perfect spot to soak up booze and Brooklyn-by-way-of-Marrakech bohemia alike."

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* Falafel Chula

CUISINE: Middle Eastern
ADDRESS: 436 Union Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11211
(Between Devoe Street and Metropolitan Ave.)
PHONE: 718.387.0303
HOURS: Mon-Sat 12pm-12am
CARDS: Cash Only
BOOZE: None
AVERAGE ENTREE:
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SUBWAY: L at Lorimer St; G at Metropolitan Ave
MAP: Click Here
DELIVERY: Yes
EXTRAS: Outdoor dining
WE SAY: The owner of Taco Chula has taken over the storefront and garden formerly known as Uncle Mina. Though not as upscale as its taco counterpart, if frequent dining is an indication of a good eating joint, this one may be our current #1. For the past week we've ordered take out from Falafel Chula almost every night. The reasons: a). They’re inexpensive and quick for a working girl like myself who doesn’t always feel like cooking. b). Their Middle Eastern food is fresh and we can tell they change the oil in the fryer frequently. c). The staff is so nice that it’s like our falafel sandwich is not only wrapped in pita, but packaged with love. Love from a waitstaff is pretty hard to find these days, especially in snarky Williamsburg, so we’re going to take all we can get. We have been having a difficult time moving beyond the Deluxe Falafel sandwich. The roasted eggplant and freshly fried green falafel is some of the best we’ve had in the city. We’ll let you know how the other menu items are when we grow tired of this sandwich. But we suspect it’s going to be a while.
- Amy Brown

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Lokal

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CUISINE: Mediterranean Bistro
ADDRESS: 905 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY 11222
nr. Nassau Ave
PHONE: 718.384.6777
HOURS: Mon-Thu, 5pm-11pm; Fri, 5pm-midnight; Sat, 11am-4pm and 5pm-midnight; Sun, 11am-11pm
CARDS: MasterCard, Visa
BOOZE: Full Bar
PRICES: $9-$19
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BRUNCH: Weekends
SUBWAY: G at Nassau Ave.; L at Bedford Ave
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DELIVERY: S. 3rd St. to Greenpoint Ave., Franklin St. to McGuinness Ave.
WEBSITE: http://lokalbistro.com
NY MAG SAYS: The sophomore eatery from the owner of Williamsburg’s factory-turned-restaurant My Moon, has quietly opened to the public. The menu skews to the north Mediterranean: Greek, Italian, Spanish, but like My Moon, mostly Turkish -- grilled pizzas, meatball casserole, cheese plates, and several meze. Owner Bener Bilgin has joined with his front-of-the-house manager and another Turkish restaurant friend to open the 70-seat spot across the street from McCarren Park. Though designed by the same artist who gave My Moon its airy, performance-space feel, this smaller location has a more intimate look. Several tall glass-top bar tables are inlaid with stones and sea shells, and there’s a glassed-in kitchen. Plus, Bilgin claims to own the only restaurant in the city that serves Turkey’s Efes Pilsner on tap

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Mykonos

Greek/Mediterranean
253 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: 718.302.3006
HOURS: 12pm-12am 7 days
AVERAGE ENTREE: $12
SUBWAY: L to Bedford or Lorimer
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FREE DELIVERY (no minimum)

My Moon

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CUISINE: Mediterranean, Turkish
ADDRESS: 184 N. 10th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211
near Driggs Ave.
PHONE: 718.599.7007
FAX: 718.599.7006
HOURS: Mon-Thu, 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 5pm-2am; Sun, 10am-11pm
CARDS: All major
BOOZE: Full bar
PRICES: $7-$18
BRUNCH: Weekends
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SUBWAY: L Train to Bedford
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DELIVERY: No
EXTRAS: Large outdoor dining area
WEBSITE: www.mymoonnyc.com
NEW YORK MAG SAYS: With its smattering of tapas, meze, and kebabs, My Moon's menu leans on Mediterranean cuisine with a Turkish slant. But the food's not the draw at this festive, 250-seat neighborhood haunt, where architecture takes pride of place. Set in a converted factory, My Moon retains the original space's sky-high ceilings and exposed-wood beams, then tucks its booths into authentic boilers that solidify its organic, industrial chic. Aside from a few contrived embellishments, like indoor trees, trickling fountains, and whirring Casablanca ceiling fans, it works. The restaurant also lends its exposed-brick walls to rotating art exhibits. Late night, the party moves into an adjacent D.J.-outfitted lounge adjacent to the main room. In season, the spacious, outdoor dining deck is quite an enticement all its own. Extras: Turkish pastrami and Mediterranean kebabs spiff up traditional breakfast and brunch fare at My Moon, which also rents its lounge for gatherings of up to 40. Recommended Dishes: Grilled octopus, $9; coban salata, $7

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* Oasis

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161 North 7 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
PHONE: (718) 218-7607
SUBWAY: L to Bedford
HOURS: Daily, 11am-3am
CARDS: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
BOOZE: none
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A very authentic falafel and humus counter joint conveniently located at the top of the subway stairs. Bring an appetite and a breath mint -- the food is as good as it is garlicky.

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