Frankies Spuntino

Frankies Spuntino opened its doors on September 13, 2004. The building at 457 Court Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn had been an Italian social club, and it was a classic "fixer-upper" when discovered by friends Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli in 2003. The Franks, both chefs and local residents, had a distinct vision for the property. They set out to create a comfortable dining space,...

When to Go: Brunch is served on weekends until 4pm. Also available: wines by the glass and a selection of crostinis and light sandwiches, perfect for a late-night or afternoon snack.

What to Drink: The addition of a freshly pulled shot makes the espresso martini a savory after-dinner drink.

Meat dishes may get a lot of attention in the press these days, but let's not forget that New York City restaurants are also home to some very fine plates of greens. Here, now, is a guide to 13 essential sit-down salads across the city. They range far beyond the usual lettuce and vinaigrette, but most are best eaten while the weather's still warm. So get on it:

CARROLL GARDENS — Reservations will soon be available for the notoriously tough to get into Frankies 457 on the controversial reservation app Resy. No word yet on how much Resy will charge for the tables, but other options on the app have ranged from $10 to $40. [Twitter]

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After announcing last week that he'd host a second Mission Chinese Food pop-up in Manhattan, Danny Bowien finally reveals where it will take place: at Mile End on Bond St. Diners can expect a multi-course prix-fixe format that may or may not be similar to the one served at the four month old pop-up at Frankie's 457, which features signature dishes like kung pao pastrami and bacon and salt cod...

[The Franks sampling some of their own olive oil]
Restaurateurs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli head to Sicily in the latest installment of their Munchie's show, Being Frank. The focus of the trip is to check on the harvest and production of their signature neon green olive oil, but that's just the beginning of the adventures had by this hilarious duo. Other highlights include antipasti...

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