Guidebook for Brooklyn

Chris MG
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

This bistro is a Tour de (South) France for culinary sampling; it is my go-to for classic French Moules et frites, Salade Niçoise, Provencal poisson Ratatouille, and Fig Tarte Tatin crème glacée.
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Fanny
425 Graham Ave
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This bistro is a Tour de (South) France for culinary sampling; it is my go-to for classic French Moules et frites, Salade Niçoise, Provencal poisson Ratatouille, and Fig Tarte Tatin crème glacée.
Local French Bistro emphasizing Marseille cuisine with a Parisian charm. From the wine selection, authentic boulliabaisse, to the classic croque madame, each assiette stays true to fresh ingredients.
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Fada
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Local French Bistro emphasizing Marseille cuisine with a Parisian charm. From the wine selection, authentic boulliabaisse, to the classic croque madame, each assiette stays true to fresh ingredients.
Sister to Marquet Patisserie, a French Country Style Bistro known for its brunch scene. Go here for the childhood favorites: French grilled cheese, goat cheese croissants, berry filled French toast.
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Le Barricou
533 Grand St
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Sister to Marquet Patisserie, a French Country Style Bistro known for its brunch scene. Go here for the childhood favorites: French grilled cheese, goat cheese croissants, berry filled French toast.
Casual crêpe place, Pâtes et Traditions is a French countryside eatery with a Mediterranean proclivity. While known for crêpes, I would not rule out their fettuccini provençale or pâtes/pasta dishes.
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Pates et Traditions
52 Havemeyer St
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Casual crêpe place, Pâtes et Traditions is a French countryside eatery with a Mediterranean proclivity. While known for crêpes, I would not rule out their fettuccini provençale or pâtes/pasta dishes.
Since Sel de Mer closed, I sought a low-key restaurant unafraid of contemporary French dishes with prodigal sauces. 'Fond' is colloquialism for 'stock' and richly found in their rural, deep flavors.
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Le Fond
105 Norman Ave
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Since Sel de Mer closed, I sought a low-key restaurant unafraid of contemporary French dishes with prodigal sauces. 'Fond' is colloquialism for 'stock' and richly found in their rural, deep flavors.
CP is my go-to café/le petite déjeuner place for authentic French style, hand crafted treats. I rarely say 'best' but they're the best French bakery on Manhattan with vegetarian and savory delights.
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Charlotte Patisserie
596 Manhattan Ave
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CP is my go-to café/le petite déjeuner place for authentic French style, hand crafted treats. I rarely say 'best' but they're the best French bakery on Manhattan with vegetarian and savory delights.

Drinks & Nightlife

French-Quarter themed with extensive selection of absinthe, spirits, and oysters; best for a full raw bar impressionistic meal experience - oysters, monkfish, razor clam, cod brandade recommended.
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Maison Premiere
298 Bedford Ave
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French-Quarter themed with extensive selection of absinthe, spirits, and oysters; best for a full raw bar impressionistic meal experience - oysters, monkfish, razor clam, cod brandade recommended.
For a nice cross-cultural bite, Falansai is Français meets Vietnamese cuisine; it is a nice tangent away from authentic French-Viet culinary dishes and more health conscious than traditional dishes.
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Falansai
112 Harrison Pl
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For a nice cross-cultural bite, Falansai is Français meets Vietnamese cuisine; it is a nice tangent away from authentic French-Viet culinary dishes and more health conscious than traditional dishes.